Orcs

The visitors from across the sea, spiritual warriors that plead themselves to the Loa's of the lands they serve.

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

Orc's reproduce all year round and are also able to reproduce with Humans, Half-Elves and Half-Orcs, all but the later producing Half-Orcs, the gestation period depends on the mothers species with it being 9 months for a Human or Half-Elven mothers but only 5 months if the mother is Half-Orc or Orc. If the mother is Orc or Half-Orc the average amount of babies is two, otherwise it is one

Growth Rate & Stages

Orcs reach adulthood at the age of 12 but are not seen as mentally adult until they are 14.

Ecology and Habitats

The Orc's prefer warm dense jungles, caves and varm savannas.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Orc's have a very protein heavy based diet and hunt for there food, they can sustain themselves on vegetables, crops and also fruits if needed but not as effectively as meat and fish.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Hearing

Orc's hearing is nothing special but they are able to pick up sound within the normal ranges.

Smell

Orcs sense of smell is somewhat sensitive and they are know to be able to notice smells from further away than most other races. But it is not enough to track people with. They have a natural dislike for the smell of citrus.

Sight

They posses a dark vision that expands out to 60 ft allowing them to see in darkness as if it was dim light, but everything is in shades of gray.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

A Orc's name will change during it's life time. Before it becomes a mother or father the orc wont be given a name but will take on either the fathers name or the mothers name but adding "Maz" for son or "Zit" for daughter in front of that name to represent being there mother or fathers child. Once the Orc have children of it's own it will be allowed to grant itself a name it fills fitting.
It is not uncommon for siblings to have the same name and in those cases a nickname is given to each one. These nicknames are small and always ends with "ar" and starts with a simple syllable like Ak, Ov, Sa, Tu, Va, Ho, Ku and Fu. These nicknames are not seen as real names and will tell most Orc's and Half-orcs that the individual is still not a adult.

Major Organizations

Clan Markosh
Clan Spidlak
Clan Guruban

Gender Ideals

Male

Males are expected to protect the family, to hunt and to bring honor to the clan. Males are not expected to deal with what is know as "pure magic" this refers to the type of magic that Wizards, Druids, Clerics, Bards and Sorceresses deal with. Males are instruments meant for war and conquering and they better fit themselves dealing with the physicals and material threats the clan face.

Female

Females are expected to nourish and mentor the young while serving the clan the best they can. Females are usually the spiritual leaders and high mages of the clan, and almost all female orcs know a little bit of magic. Females are instruments meant for the soul and body, they should care for the need of the spiritual, magical and otherworldly threats of the clans.

Relationship Ideals

Marriage with a single partner in Orc's communities are uncommon but poly based marriages are also uncommon. Orc relationships are fleeting and in the moment, never requiring loyalty from either part and will only continue as long as both sides wants to. When a child is born it is customary to give the child away to be raised by the mothers mom, if that is not possible it will be given to a aunt of the mother or the mother of the father if that is the closest female relative.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Orc

Human

Dwarf

Genetic Descendants

• Half-Orcs

Lifespan

60 years

Average Height

6'2'' - 7'1''.

Average Weight

175 lbs - 265 lbs