Orcs
Big green muscles decorated with intricate tattoos that distract from impressive tusks
Basic Information
Anatomy
Orcs are large humanoids that accumulate a lot of fat or muscle. They have two tusks giving them all underbites, these tusks vary in size for individuals.Orcs have small pointed ears. The skin of the Orcish race is tough and comes in shades of green, it also tends to have markings which are large patches with no real uniform shape.
Genetics and Reproduction
Orcs reproduce via sexual reproduction. All 3 sexes are required: one creates the egg, one fertilizes the egg and one carries the fertilised egg. The gestation period is 440 days and Orcs give birth to a litter that averages at 5 offspring.
Growth Rate & Stages
Orcs reach maturity at 14 and are considered adults at this point.
Ecology and Habitats
Many Orcs grow up in coastal areas and have been on boats so are accustoemd to sea legs. The orcish lands very from cold snaps and extreme humidity, but its never dry.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Orcs eat a lot of fish as they have spent years honing their fishing skills. the rest of their diet is composed of fruits found in the jungles and a few dairy products from the few farms they keep.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Two tusksprotruding from the lower jaw. Pointed ears. Flat noses.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Orcs are capable of seeing in the dark.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Orcs find family and close relations important so family names and clan names carry weight. Many will introduce themselves with their family name before their given name. Orcs don't have gendered given names.
Major Organizations
Ankord is the homeland of the orcish people.
Beauty Ideals
The beauty ideals of Orcs focus on strength and abundance. Physical strength and sheer size are attractive. Large tusks are favoured. Tattoos and lots of them are appealing as they are a sign of pain tolerance as well as being visually pleasing. Orcs favour hair that is clean but does not interfere with manual tasks, braids and short styles are preferred. Orcs do not tends to have much body hair so its not overly appealing amongst their people.
Gender Ideals
Orcs have three sexes and three genders associated with them, Though many peoples sexes and genders don't always allign. The Orcs noticed they reflected their creators in this way and named them accordingly.
Sollarians: Feminine reflecting The Light Mother
Stellarians: Masculine reflecting The Guiding Light
Lunarian: Neither masculine or feminine reflecting The Seeker
Outside of procreation these genders don't have expected roles, they are considered equal. Orcs will present their gender identity primarily through tattoos, usually having ones reflecting their associated celestial body, because of the distress this has caused transgender orcs who discover themselves later in life many orcs now opt for temporary body paint in their younger years.
Sollarians: Feminine reflecting The Light Mother
Stellarians: Masculine reflecting The Guiding Light
Lunarian: Neither masculine or feminine reflecting The Seeker
Outside of procreation these genders don't have expected roles, they are considered equal. Orcs will present their gender identity primarily through tattoos, usually having ones reflecting their associated celestial body, because of the distress this has caused transgender orcs who discover themselves later in life many orcs now opt for temporary body paint in their younger years.
Courtship Ideals
Orcs are all about support. They will express their desire by supporting the ones they care about, and courtship often begins with helping your interest with tasks, and easing any burden they may be experiencing. Orcs also take pride in their lovers and like to mark each other with love bites, both simple ones and permanent ones signifying a permanent bond.
Relationship Ideals
The ideal relationship to an orc is two or more partners that can provide for you and sustain a large family. Orcs are of the opinion the more the merrier, so often relationships will involve several people all committed to each other. The more parental figures the easier raising kids is.
Orcs that form relationships outside of their race are the rare few that are okay with only having one partner and fewer children, but many will still have multiple partners and have as many children as they can.
Orcs that form relationships outside of their race are the rare few that are okay with only having one partner and fewer children, but many will still have multiple partners and have as many children as they can.
Common Dress Code
In Orc culture the only dress code they have is that your groin be covered. Most Orc fashion favours freedom of movement and protection over aesthetics. However many orcs will paint or weave their clothes with intricate designs many of which are a form of storytelling.
Common Myths and Legends
The Malestrom gifted the orcs with their skill for sailing and navigating the seas.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Orcs being a family oriented species try their best to get alone with all the other species of Ferocia, but some flaws are hard to overlook.
The Halflings have been their friendly neighbours for as long as both sides can remember, however many Orcs are still fearful of the dark magics practiced by the tiny people.
The Elves have always been unsettling to Orcs, their long lifespans incomprehensible and their fae nature making them incredibly alien.
The Dragonborn make Orcs uncomfortable with their controlling way of life and intense desire to spread their religion and philosophy
The Plane Touched are a chaotic unknown and that is frigtening to many Orcs, many of these people know no sense of family or togetherness and that is upsetting to the orcish way of life.
Dwarves aren't seen by Orcs often, but they are rumoured to spend all their time up north studying the universe and seeking knowledge which is fascinating to many Orcs.
The Halflings have been their friendly neighbours for as long as both sides can remember, however many Orcs are still fearful of the dark magics practiced by the tiny people.
The Elves have always been unsettling to Orcs, their long lifespans incomprehensible and their fae nature making them incredibly alien.
The Dragonborn make Orcs uncomfortable with their controlling way of life and intense desire to spread their religion and philosophy
The Plane Touched are a chaotic unknown and that is frigtening to many Orcs, many of these people know no sense of family or togetherness and that is upsetting to the orcish way of life.
Dwarves aren't seen by Orcs often, but they are rumoured to spend all their time up north studying the universe and seeking knowledge which is fascinating to many Orcs.
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