Orcs
Orcs are a humanoid species that reside almost entirely in Bysia, and form the bulk of the United Confederacy's tribes. These tribes are notable for their rather colorful cultures, frequently emphasizing pride in discipline and hardiness. Tests of mental fortitude are common coming of age rituals for orc youth, further reinforcing instincts for boldness and creativity and discouraging the bellicose blundering that saw the orcs nearly tear themselves apart in earlier periods of history. Despite this tempering, the members of the United Confederacy are understandably regarded as militant expansionists never to be shown even a hint of weakness, though the last few chiefs have avoided outright war with the Confederacy's neighbors.
In combat, orc warriors are characterized by aggressive maneuver warfare, epitomized by their mobile infantry, both horse-mounted and motorized, and an honor code that is both universally and quite strictly enforced by senior Confederates against other sapients. While their tribal nature would suggest a disorganized manner of battle, many orcs are accomplished veterans, and as such even unblooded orc units are capable of competently performing the same formations of "civilized" armies. Combining this tactical flexibility with deeply ingrained loyalty to their elders, orcs make for a terrifying presence on the battlefield, difficult to rout and difficult to kill in individual combat.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Humanoid in shape. Typically more muscular and wider in their body proportions.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
On par with humans in most aspects, noted tendency to develop short sightedness earlier than in humans.
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
Lifespan
40 - 70 years
Average Height
1.8 - 2 m
