Orc
Basic Information
Anatomy
Humanoid. Two legs, two arms, a head, a torso
Genetics and Reproduction
They reproduce similar to Humans, but invoke a blood ritual before having sex. Getstation period is 7 months.
Growth Rate & Stages
They grow fast. They are young adults 10 years after birth. Old age is 40.
Ecology and Habitats
Plains
Dietary Needs and Habits
Ominvore.
They hunt game animals for meat, forage for berries, nuts, and roots. Each tribe also has a dedicated area for farming grains.
Biological Cycle
Since they grow quickly, they age quickly as well. While they are a hearty race, they don't handle high and low tempeture very well.
Behaviour
Aggressive and tempermental (leaning toward the angry side of the scale).
They train for battle, placing great emphasis on being warriors (gender makes no difference).
Additional Information
Social Structure
Each tribe has a Chief. Below him/her are advisors, who may or may not still be of fighting age (all depends on how distinguished they proved themselves). Warriors are broken down into smaller unis with a leader (squads) given orders by the Chief or an advisor.
They are warriors from the age of 10 to the age of 40. If they reach the age of 40, they spend the last decade of their lives as farmers and teachers of the young (training them to be warriors).
Facial characteristics
Two bone tusks protrud from the lower lip. Face is wider than a Human's. Eye shape is elongated and eye color is black.
Average Intelligence
Their intelligence is on par with Humans, giving them the ability to strategize when they don't let their tempers get in the way.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Eye sight is heightened beyond what a Human is capable of seeing. Ears are larger and more senstive.
Civilization and Culture
Average Technological Level
Medieval Technology (15th century equivalent)
Major Language Groups and Dialects
History
Orcs were born in The Night Lands and have never left them, despite knowing about the portal to the Human realm.
They've had to fight for survival and this has led to the tribes fighitng amongst each other as well as them fight with the Elf race. They have focused a majority of their attention on being warriors.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
At war with the Elf race.
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
Homo Brutalis Orcida
Lifespan
50 years
Average Height
6' or taller
Average Weight
250 lbs.
Average Physique
Muscular, large
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Red skin. Many will have tattoos. All have battle scars.
Mohawk of silver hair.
Geographic Distribution
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