Orc
Overview
The Orcs are the most prolific of Humanoids in Atlantis.The Orc tribes have several foothold positions at the edge of Atlantean Kingdoms and have made large in roads into the Dwarven Kingdom through extensive warrens and complexes of tunnels. Recently the Orcs have become even more aggressive towards enemies of their nations.Name Origins
The Orc species is said to be named after the God that created them - Orcus - the Underworld form of Hades. However any Orc hearing this will attack the speaker instantly - all Orcs dislike the Gods. The name was originally linked to Demonic Forces, but was corrupted to be used as a reference to those who had rejected all Gods. The species is also said to have leant its name to the Ziggurat that they built in defiance of all Gods - the Ziggurat of Ur.There are several Orc Tribes that have grown very strong in the past few decades. The known ones include:
Vile Rune
The Vile Rune use dark Rune magics to forge their weaponry and appease Hades through extensive sacrifice which makes them unique among Orcish Bands - most ignore the Gods.Bloody Head
Death Moon
Broken Bone
Evil Eye
Leprous Hand
Rotting Eye
Dripping Blade
Broken Moon
Blood Moon
Basic Information
Anatomy
The Orcs are a humanoid race with extensive musculature. Their appearance was first described by Ludovico Ariosto, according the Chronic Anachronism found in the Atlantean Library, in a poem entitled Orlando furioso, from 1516, the hero, Rogero deals with a boar-headed (pig eyes and tusked mandible) Orc.
Scientific Name
Homo orcus turpificatus
Origin/Ancestry
Condemned Corpses
Conservation Status
This species is highly prolific, being able to breed successfully with almost any bipedal form.
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