Orc
Orcs are a varied and diverse race in Ghemjana. The are strong and hardy and thus are found in all areas and climates throughout Ghemjana.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Orcs are a very muscular humanoid creature, with longer arms and denser anatomy and bone structure.
Behaviour
Orcs tend to be an aggressive group, with strength and endurance highly valued in an individual. While intelligence is not as highly valued in a leader, it is nonetheless respected and encouraged for its usefulness to the tribe. The myth of the big, dumb orc was actually started by several war tribes hoping to lure their enemies into underestimating them. And they did.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Orcs tend to organize into tribal groups, with a shaman advising a chief on all matters. The sex of either of these parties is irrelevant, so long as they successfully provide for the safety and wellness of the tribe.
Warriors are prized in Orc society and have greater standing above all others, but right below the warriors are the healers and wise elders.
Children are highly valued and protected, and any pregnant female is afforded many luxuries to ease her gestation period.
Facial characteristics
Orcs are a tusked race, with the older orcs sometimes having such large tusks that they curl around and pierce the skull.
Average Intelligence
Orcs are quite average when it comes to intelligence, though they can be deceptively cunning in tactics and short term memory.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Orcs have keen vision and dark vision, giving them better site in dim light. While not traditionally magical in the arcane fields, many orcs hold the ability to channel primal magic and shamanic practice is highly respected.
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
The Enduring Horde is a major tribe in Hestoria and make up a large portion of the Dark Federation's military power.
The Red Tusk tribe in Northern Cumberland are a nomad tribe that rides and breeds beasts of burden and are known to ride wargs, bears and wolly rhinos.
Origin/Ancestry
Goblinoid
Lifespan
60 years
Average Height
5'5" to 6'2"
Average Weight
190 lbs to 250 lbs
Average Physique
Orcs are muscular forces of nature, with lean mass, and lots of it.
Geographic Distribution
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