Orc
The orcs are the youngest sapient species recorded in Merhendiv. They appeared six hundred years ago, settling into the diverse swamps of Merhendiv. They are a tribal species, very attached to their peers and proud of their legacy.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The orcs are huge humanoid beasts, about as tall as an elf with proportions close to one of a dwarf. Their imposing musculature, for beasts of this size, makes them quite frightening.
They also have tusks on their lower jaws, rising slightly out of their mouths. Their pointy ears are similar to those of elves.
Civilization and Culture
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Due to the fractured nature of the orc people, it is hard to record their traditions and customs. One that seems to be common to all, however, is a rite of passage to adulthood. When an orc reaches a certain age, it must leave its tribe and travel until it has acquired something he deems worthy of bringing back.
Anything can be accepted by the tribe, be it knowledge, fighting exploits proving a warrior's worth, even just tales of the orc's travels. The orc who takes on the journey is the only one who can deem whatever he comes accross worthy or not. The rest of the tribe will accept it anyway, and assign him with a role accordingly.
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