Orsai
Orc, Ogres, Trolls, Goblins all make up the Orsai species. The Long Tooths are some of the original inhabitants of Thera and have spread far and wide. With unique cultures branching off from the Crawlers in Zafarra to the Barbacks In Danaila.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
- Orcs and Trolls have tusk reaching up just above the upper lip.
- Goblins tusk barely grow past the bottom lip.
- Ogres tusk grow so long they can can wrap around their heads.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The Orsai originated in Ashenia, but have spread across Thera. The Orcs live to the west and Goblins to the east in the Daggerback Mountains. The Trolls live south east and the Ogres and further south.
The Orsai know the world as divided by 3 sections. The Land of Dragons, which stretches from Zaffara to Danaila and everything in between, also known as Central Thera. The Land of Wyverns is western Thera and the Land of Wyrms is the sprawling continent to the east.
The Orsai know the world as divided by 3 sections. The Land of Dragons, which stretches from Zaffara to Danaila and everything in between, also known as Central Thera. The Land of Wyverns is western Thera and the Land of Wyrms is the sprawling continent to the east.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They can tell if a twister or cyclone is headed toward them from at 50 miles out without seeing it.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
All Orsai last names stem from colors. Honoring the Dragons that helped them evolve. The first groups all chose to be associated with a certain color. So the Sandstone blood line and Barkbreaker bloodline both descend from the original brown group. Because both of their names are related to the color brown. Even though one group is an Orc family and another a Troll family.
First names can be broken into 2 or 3 parts.
Traditional first born males names start with Tro, Con, Ker, Nam and Dhu.
Common 2nd male names can be the ending or transition. Transitional names are fu, fa, fer, gy and og.
Common 3rd part names for males end the name. Common 3rd names for males dam, ga, ra, lo and loc.
Traditional first born females start with Sil, Aha, Yee, Oma and Ile.
Common Females names ususally end on the 2nd part. 2rd names for females are may, sie, ko, lula and vu.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
History
Orsai evolved from a small group of wild Wylderbacks with a curious streak. This group broke ranks when they saw a few dragons fly by and followed suit. They followed the Dragons for days before the Dragons finally stopped. The Wylderbacks were spent trying to keep up and were too tired to move. The Dragons took off and came back with food and water. Sowing the seeds for the guidance the Dragons would provide for thousands of years. In time this group of Wylderbacks lost their wings, and began hunting on foot. They stop chasing and started hunting using tools. Their grunts became unified into a language. The nests they built gained walls and roofs. Finally the Orsai emerged.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
The Orsai have always had a good relationship with the elves and fairies. Their are a lot that dislike them, but their are some races in the circle that don't have to much cause to hate them.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Origin/Ancestry
Orsai
Lifespan
130 years
Average Height
--Orcs - 6 ft
--Trolls - 4'9 - 5'2
--Goblins - 5'5 - 5'8
--Ogres - 6'5
Average Weight
--Orc - 220 lbs
--Trolls - 190 lbs
--Goblins - 175 lbs
--Ogres - 280 lbs
Average Physique
- Orcs are wide bodied like dwarves but taller than men.
- Trolls are heavy set and grow hair at tremendous rates.
- Goblins have slim bodies.
- Ogres are very muscular and are taller than the others.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Orsai have light green, pale, dark red and snow white skin. Very few have been seen with a black skin tone.
- Trolls have more a predilection towards white skin tones more than others.
- Ogres tend to have the redder skin tones more in their bloodline.
- Orcs tend to have more of the light green tones and the Goblins have more of the pale palette; but both have more of those two skin tones than the others. Orcs are the only Orsai seen with the black skin, and amongst Orcs thats only one bloodline known to pass it along.