Orc

Arriving on at Tevian in a peculiar fashion, Orcs are the product of the mating of an Elf and a Hobgoblin. These lumbering brutes seem to lack the intelligence of Elves and are freed from the natural cruelty of Hobgoblins. In return, however, they are cursed with burning rage and great strength. They are closely related to both Half-Orcs and Trow. In recent years, Orcs have begun to worship the god Thurnac who has begun to challenge Selvanac.

Description
Orcs live between the societies of Hobgoblins and Elves, outcasts to both. Their origins are typically of poor circumstances, although they have been known to be born within loving families. Orcs are capable of reproducing among themselves or other humanoid races, reproducing with other humanoid races will typically produce a Half-Orc.

Orcs typically possess grey, green, or olive skin tones and dark hair colours. They are especially muscular and sometimes possess tusk-like protrusions. Their facial features are a mixture of Elven and Hobgoblin features with broad noses and flattened faces.

History
Orcs have existed since the Arrival in some numbers with them spreading out from Ireok over a period of thousands of years. Over the years, they have been known to serve as mercenaries, typically taking on the mantle of brutish barbarians.

Gods Plague
During the Gods Plague, Orcs were split between the opposing sides as many joined Tiamat at the behest of Selvanac. Others still allied themselves with the Elven Gods in combating Thelhem.

Dragons Bane
With their small numbers across Rosh, Orcs participated little in the Dragons Bane. Scattered Orc mercenaries did, however, participate in the conflict. They were marked typically as brave or foolish as they faced numerically superior forces and often emerged unscathed.

Goblin Rising
During the Goblin Rising, Orcs joined as mercenaries on both sides of the conflict, earning respect among both sides for their ferocity in combat. Others were simply caught up in the raging war as non-combatants or rogue agents and bandits.

Society
Orcish society, which includes Half-Orcs, is a mixture of the tribal and civil qualities of Goblinoid and Elven society. However, a truly Orcish kingdom has never existed. In place of their own kingdom, Orcs typically find themselves as members of other societies or Orcish Clans. These Clans are not necessarily familial in origin, instead, they are built from mutual respect and shared hardships. They are typically led by experienced Orcs or Half-Orcs who are typically elected by the Clan or self-appointed.