Orc
Motivated by their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, their gods will call them home. Orcs and half-orcs do feel a certain pull toward violence and anger. But the simple truth is that there is no curse of ruin. No supernatural power drives orcs to kill. Rather, they are simply enjoy the thrill of the hunt to the extreme, the violent impulses that corrupt all mortal beings.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Orcs are burly raiders with prominent lower canines that resemble tusks. Their build is almost always far more muscular than fatty. Even the women follow this unwritten rule. They do resemble humans as a basis, however they differ by their facial structure, specifically the jaw. Typically the tusks are on the lower jaw, however they can be seen from the upper lip as well. Because of this their mouths are engineered slightly different than a humans. Full examinations have yet to be done without causing offense to the orc in question.
Genetics and Reproduction
Orcs reproduce sexually, with the same male and female organs one would find on a human.
Growth Rate & Stages
Orcs reach adulthood at age 16 and live up to 80 years. They mature slightly faster than humans, but around 60, should they reach that age, will rapidly decline unless other measures are taken.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Orcs primarily are carnivores, and their diet is mostly meat related. It's been said that you cannot find better dried meats than you'd find from an orc tribe.
Behaviour
It is extremely personal to an orc should they ask for help. Any challenge, no matter how small, is seen as winning a battle and could thus be celebrated. Personal victories are shared and celebrated as thought the whole clan took part. To ask for help is to show vulnerability to another that could be perceived as a weakness, something very taboo. This isn't to say that asking for help is always seen as a bad thing, but one that should be taken under heavy consideration.
Should a child ask for help, it is expected. Even for a young adult it is considered most likely that they will have questions, especially so if they're parental guides were not hands on as a youth. However, if a grown adult, or even an elder were to ask for help, it is seen as a grave and serious issue that must be considered with great care.
Should a child ask for help, it is expected. Even for a young adult it is considered most likely that they will have questions, especially so if they're parental guides were not hands on as a youth. However, if a grown adult, or even an elder were to ask for help, it is seen as a grave and serious issue that must be considered with great care.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Orc tribes have a chief or chiefess that is considered to be the strongest of the tribe. They will consult with those older to try and make the best decisions for the tribe, which is different than asking for help. Often the mate of the chief will be considered the 2nd in command. If there is no mate then it is the next best fighter, often the loser of a challenge for position that did the best .
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They have dark vision, and can see very well at night. They have a certain primal perception not seen in many other races. They are able to detect many things that others would simply pass off on. They are exceptional hunters, and surprisingly good trackers as well.
Civilization and Culture
Courtship Ideals
Ideally you should see orcs mating with those that could add to or match their prowess in battle. This can be physically or mentally. Don't ever overlook an orc that doesn't look built like a tank, they can be surprisingly versatile. Often the most interesting courting fights are between those you'd least expect.
If an orc is planning to choose a mate, there will be many discussions between the two, and eventually brought before the chief as well to initiate the courting fight to signify a relationship is serious. The outcome of the first fight is trivial, in all actuallity. But the mating fight matters most. This fight should take quite some time to come to a head, and the winner isn't so much what matters as how they fight was fought.
If an orc is planning to choose a mate, there will be many discussions between the two, and eventually brought before the chief as well to initiate the courting fight to signify a relationship is serious. The outcome of the first fight is trivial, in all actuallity. But the mating fight matters most. This fight should take quite some time to come to a head, and the winner isn't so much what matters as how they fight was fought.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
It is customary that when one should fall in battle, the members of the tribe will cover the dead with pieces of their own clothes. It is said to that to cover the dead will keep their soul on the material plane a little longer to observe their funeral rights, and afterwards is when they will remove the cloth from the body.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
It is very common that orcs will mate outside of their race, however they will not typically go towards elves or half-elves, or tieflings.
Lifespan
80
Average Height
Orcs stand easily 8 feet tall and corded with powerful muscles.
Average Weight
280lbs
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Orcs often have a green or purple complection.
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