Ogresh

The populous races of Etharis all have stories about the ogresh, although few have seen them in person. Stories often describe them as solitary wise people who serve as fonts of informatoin and advice for nearby communities. Adventure tales abound where the protagonist receives consul from an ogresh before setting off on their quest. Though others describe royal advisors with a distinctive set of wide features. Regardless of the veracity of such tales, the ogresh exist across the continent, viewed as something of an exotic oddity. In truth, the scarcity of the race is a result of their particular biology. Young ogresh mature slowly, and during their extended youth, which may last decades, they are driven by a deep wanderlust to search for a suitable area to settle, consisting of ample natural resources, a local population of sentient creatures, and a lack of other ogresh nearby. Once they settle, they enter the second stage of their life which is marked by a drastically increased appetite and a mostly sedentary lifestyle. More than a single ogresh could easily deplete the surplus of a small village, so they must seek pastures away from their own kind as a biological necessity. Given their reliance on other species, it comes as no surprise that the Ogresh are masters of social interaction. Each individual is born with an inherent ability to read body language and vocal cues helpful in discerning the attitude of others. Indeed the vast stores of knowledge often attributed to the Ogresh is a reflection of their uncanny ability to glean information about an individual through subtle clues. Even a casual conversation could end up revealing far more than one would intend, and the ogresh are smart enough to capitalise on such information.
Things to Note:

• Ogresh are solitary creatures with regard to their own kind, but depend on other people to bring them food and manipulate them into doing so. They are often viewed as something exotic and slightly odd, but prophetic and wise enough to keep around at the expense of extra food.
• They can be found all over Etharis, from small villages to capital cities. In fact whilst Ogresh in capital cities are rare, it is the only place you may find multiple, and they are often coerced by someone who desires their talents to settle there.