Half-Orc
Basic Information
Anatomy
Humanoid
Biological Traits
Half-Orcs are an ever incresingly common sight in the world since the fallout of the Green War. No matter if they are living in cities or born in the tribes of the savage orcs, they can be found roughly everywhere. This is primarily thanks to the blessed fertility given to them by the orc god Repetnuk and their heroic figure of history. Regardless, Half-Orcs retain many of their orcish traits including increased height and strength, though these are less pronounced compared to their orc herritage. They still retain the same increased consitution as their parent, but curiously have been known to be able to challenge their strength more "precisesly" compared to their cousins. It should be noted that orc reproduction with other races only sometimes results in half-orcs, as sometimes their is an equal chance of them being almost full orc blooded. The reasons for this are unkown.
Genetics and Reproduction
Half-Orcs reproduce sexually, but have a slower gestation period than their Orc heritage, lasting about 8 months.
Growth Rate & Stages
Half-Orcs reach maturity around 14 years of age.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Most have jutting jaws, slooping forehead, and smaller but still prnounced tusks. However depending on the parentage and time, some traits go away over time. IN some cases, some half-orcs look almost identical to a human, but with a green tinted skin.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Due to the birth rate and fertility of orcs, Half-Orcs can be found roughly everywhere.
Average Intelligence
Like orcs, many stereotype half-orcs as being dim-witted but this is not the case. Though there is no significant diffrence, it has been observed that half-orcs tend to be more cunning than full blooded orcs. However yes it is true that half-orcs tend to be short-tempered and boisterous.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Half-Orcs possess the low light vision of their orc parentage.
Civilization and Culture
Major Organizations
While Half-Orcs tend to live amongst other communities, there is a reported group of traveling warrior nomads known as the Sons of Crom, who seek to emmulate the ways of their progenitor hero.
Gender Ideals
Typically adopt the gender ideals of the society they live in
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Most tend to still learn orcish, though pick up on local languages quickly.
History
Well it is true that largely, half-orcs (sometimes called half-tusks) have no home of their own, they do have a history. Their history is born of an epic tale of old ancient days of a warrior and a hero. It is said long ago, after the first wars orcs and elves waged against each other, a lone orc warrior would wander out of his clan. He was outcast and banished for refusing to listen to the chieftan, and so he wandered with his great blade and rugged armor. It is then that he saw a painting of an elven woman so beautiful it awakened the first spark of true love in his war ridden heart. He desired to meet her, to speak to her, to ask for her hand, but their peoples were at odds now after the first wars. So it was he embarked on a journey, declaring himself Crom the Mighty. Crom would travel across the entire continenet of nilush and even to Iadith to find the love of his life. he would best drakes, griffons, armies of jealous orcs and xenophobic elves. He would send written letters out in the vain hope they would find his lady love. He even swore to reject his gods, and reject all gods that might stand against him and his love.
Eventually he found his lady love, locked away in a elven tower on Iadith, being forced to marry a well off elf noble that was known for his twisted ways and vile heart behind closed doors. So it was that Crom would shout litanies of hate, and rage for his lover afar being forced to endure such pain. He slaughtered the armies and flattenend the door. This maiden elf, named Eilvaris cushi, had managed to read some of Croms letters, and did not expect him to be an orc. However, she was still pleased and touched by his dedication, as he escaped with her in tow. All the while during this fight, the old orc gods were cursing and raging at Crom and Ellivaris. Though they escaped, their love coult not be as the orc gods made sure that he could never sire children with his lover. He was enraged as the gods threatened him and his love with more and more curses, and so would resolve on one final action. He would lay with his love one last time, and then traveled near the largest volcano in Nilush. There he would shout out so loud that it was heard across the world as he challenged the orc god father Goarus. Goarus was enraged that he was challenged and came flying down with thunderous storms.
The battle that took place was said to last for months, with all the gods of old watching with intrest as a mortal fought a god from sheer rage and skill alone. It is said that though Crom was eventually defeated, he had mortally wounded Goarus so badly, that his blood spilled out and gave rise to a new orcish god: The god of Half Orcs Repetnuk. Repetnuk would cast his spells before Goarus could turn his rage upon him, and so it was that though her love was killed, Ellivaris would concieve children from their last night together. It is said hundreds of half orcs were born from this, and to this day Repetnuk is a minor but permenant part of the orcish pantheon. Crom is and forever has been enshrined as the Tiller of Men, The God FIghter, and the Father of All Half-Orcs. He is not a god, he is something greater: he is a mortal man.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Half-Orcs have always had a strange place in society, not being fully accepted nor being fully hated in most communities. Most Orcs tend to look down on them for being "weaker" than them, and most other communities have bad opinions on orcs in general. However after the War of Green, opinion shifts and wanes with time. Nowadays though there is still lingering prejudice or suspicion, most people have come to accept half-orcs in their daily life.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Lifespan
90 years, though like orcs they live violent lives
Average Height
5 feet and 9 inches to 6 feet and 4 inches
Average Physique
Like orcs, were typically slightly stronger and more well built than humans.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Tend to lean twoard slightly paler tones of grey or green.
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