Orc

Hailing from the wild steppes of Tarkir's interior, the orcs are a fearless people. The orcs of Tarkir originated from the ancient Mardu Horde, and were presumably the clan's original founders. Strong and intimidating, the orcs thrive on the battlefield. In accordance with their dragonlord's battle tactics, the orcs of clan Kologhan practice mounted combat to be part of devastating raids and blitzes.

Civilization and Culture

Historical Figures

Zurgo Bellstriker

Shaman of the Great Hunt by Ryan Alexandar Lee

Geographic Distribution

• Windsteppes

Related Organizations

• Abzan Houses
• Blood-Chins
• Clan Kolaghan
• Mardu Horde
• Speakers of the Foul Tongue
• Temur Frontier

Planeshift Tarkir

Orc

Many of Tarkir's orcs live in clan Kologhan, and their number actually reaches humans' one. Orcs of Tarkir originated from the ancient Mardu Horde, and were presumably the clan's original founders. Some orcs can be found within the ranks of clan Atarka, but most of them still thrive under their home clan, and fit well with its values. Strong and intimidating, the orcs thrive on the battlefield. In accordance with Kologhan battle tactics, the orcs of clan Kologhan practice mounted combat to be part of devastating raids and blitzes.

Blood-Chin Fanatic by David Palumbo

ability score increase: Choose one of: (a) Choose any +2; choose any other +1 (b) Choose any +1; choose any other +1; choose any other +1

age: Orcs mature a little faster than humans, reaching adulthood around age 14. They age noticeably faster and rarely live longer than 75 years.

Size: Medium

speed: 30 ft

Languages: Common

race features:
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Imposing Presence. You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.
Relentless Endurance. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can't use this feature again until you finish a long rest.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.