Half Ogre (Olog-Hai)
long ago there were orcs who worshipped strength so much, that they would mate with the horrid looking species, ogres. years later, the Olog hai (which is literally Orcish for ogre kin) are hulking brutes that generally have simple loves in life. booze, fights, and Fornication.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Mai, Bula, Shar, Aga, Mag.
Masculine names
Bruz, Hakon, Mork, Kruk, Gork.
Family names
family names are generally just the first names of their parents (For example, Mork Son of Kruk)
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Common
Orcish
Giant
Culture and cultural heritage
they keep very close to the old orcish traditions, even fighting feral orcs.
Shared customary codes and values
traditionally, Olog hai believe the strongest rule, but they take it to the extreme. the chief is the only one allowed to have children, and one of his sons will kill him in combat to lead the tribe. and then the cycle continues.
Average technological level
similar to feral orcs
Common Etiquette rules
don't fight people weaker than you, this is seen as you being wasteful of your strength, and stupid.
Common Dress code
They usually just wear loincloths, and sometimes females will wear hide tops, though not always.
Art & Architecture
none.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
like all Orc kin, they wait for Sau-ruu-ka, orcish for 'Call to Armageddon'. whether feral or civilized, when Sauruuka is called for, the olog hai will follow whoever calls it.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Olog Hai are raised from birth for one thing, and one thing only: combat.
Coming of Age Rites
when an Olog Hai reaches the age where it can swing a weapon, they fight members of the tribe until they either die, or win.
Funerary and Memorial customs
when an Olog hai dies in combat, they are given a funeral pyre and burnt to ashes.
Common Taboos
incest and necrophilia are bad. as is retreat unless absolutely necessary. and if you leave the tribe, you are never to come back.
Historical figures
Maaka Bruz: one of the Maaka of Dahzhugahn, bruz is seen as an oddity among Ologs. A cheerful, well spoken Olog with a very shocking tactical wit.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
both sexes like 'em big.. very big.
Gender Ideals
gender matters little, everyone fights for the good of their tribe traditionally.
Courtship Ideals
there are none really.
Relationship Ideals
traditionally, the Olog-hai don't form true relationships, they just mate with whoever they want.
Encompassed species
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