Orcs are a race of humanoids known for their rough facial features and brutality in battle. They stand roughly as tall as Humans, their hair is typically dark and unkempt, and their skin tone is a greenish hue. Orcs are not thought to be very intelligent beings, but are well-respected and feared in battle by both allies and enemies.
Society[]
Orcs believe that they are the supreme race. They have little, if any, respect for other races. Pride, wealth, and territory are highly valued, and Orcs believe the best way to obtain these things is through war and battle. Orc society is harsh. Its members are forced to endure many types of pain, suffering, and deprivation on a daily basis in order to make them stronger. Status is based solely on one's rank within the military, which is usually based on strength and stamina. When not at war, Orcs often fight amongst each other for lack of any other way to express their aggression.
Combat[]
Orcs take particular pleasure in the brutality of war and hand-to-hand combat. They have refined the art of war to a degree beyond that of any other race and are able to deal with almost any situation through some means of force, be it by combat or assassination. Since not every Orc is cut out for infantry, much less cavalry and the elite ranks, ranks of archers and shamans are plentiful, although they are rarely ever called upon except when tactically needed. Orcs consider the use of magic in battle cowardly, and one of the only reasons an Orc will ever run from battle is if the enemy is utilizing magic heavily.
Units[]
Level 1[]
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Orc Archer | Orcish archers are about average in their skills, but can improve to be quite deadly. Most Orcs do not choose to be archers because it is commonly held to be cowardly, and so only clans in disgrace are forced to kill at great distances. |
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Orc Swordsman | Orcs, in general, are quite lazy and unmotivated. About the only thing that they can be convinced to do is fight. Fighting comes naturally to Orcs, and it is considered the utmost honor to swing a sword. Orcish warriors are renowned for their brute strength. They make especially tough foes for the average warrior. |
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Battering Ram | The battering ram is a standard piece of equipment for almost every civilized race. It is also often a necessary one for conquest and expansion. Made of sturdy wood construction, a ram can withstand a fair amount of damage. |
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Kobold | Kobolds are small, sinewy, reptilian beings who inhabit the underground caverns. The most notable characteristic of these creatures is their large round eyes which emit a soft amber glow. Similar in size to the Goblins, Kobolds are even more primitive and savage. Kobolds live cooperatively with Orcs, obtaining shelter, food and protection from the great garbage mounds found within all Orc settlements. In return Kobolds devour any toxic substances and refuse which might harm the Orcs. Kobolds salvage old, lost weapons from the garbage, which they foul with poisons. Their small size and ability to see clearly in the dark makes Kobolds effective underground scouts. |
Level 2[]
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Orc Shaman | Orc Shamans rule the tribe by meting out honor upon the bravest and most barbaric tribesmen. They determine who will be punished in the clan by becoming archers and who will have the honor of swinging "chopping blades". They are of the few who can actually motivate Orcs to refrain from laziness long enough to work or go to war. They may withhold healing to any soldier they view has not suffered enough for honor. Since they are the givers of honor, it is not seen as cowardly that they wield magic bolts at a distance. Orc Shaman can also dispel magic, rebuke the undead and their gaze can penetrate the darkest shadows. |
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Orc Heavy Cavalry | The Orcish heavy cavalry are some of the most fearsome and intimidating mounted warriors known. Even more so than their infantrymen, Orcish cavalry are known for their brutality and strength in combat. |
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Catapult | Catapults are fairly simple but expensive devices widely used by most races. They utilize leverage and the flexibility of the wooden arm to hurl boulders over a great distance. Made of sturdy wood, catapults can sustain a fair amount of damage before rendered useless. Their size and weight also make them very slow to transport. |
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Shredder Bolt | The Shredder Bolt, like the ballista, functions similarly to a crossbow. The Shredder Bolt is an Orcish modification of the standard ballista, which is primarily deployed at long ranges against other units. A dark enchantment placed on each javelin amplifies the lethalness of the Shredder Bolt. Because of their heavy wooden construction, they are slow to move from place to place and not near as sturdy as most siege machines. |
Level 3[]
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Orc Warlord | Orc warlords are usually of an elite class of Orcs. These Orcs are typically stronger than others and are trained from childhood in the art of war and hand to hand combat. If Orcs were not so inherently lazy, it has been suggested that perhaps all Orcs could be as powerful as the Warlord. Thankfully for the world's sake, Orcs show no sign of becoming motivated anytime soon. Once deemed ready for battle by their masters, Warlords are given a heavy suit of armor and sent to decimate the enemy's ranks. With their huge two-handed swords, they can take on any opponent in a melee and execute a number of maneuvers to defeat their foes. Even when severely outnumbered, Orc warlords can execute the round attack, swinging their great blade in a wide arc in an attempt to cut down many opponents in a single swing. |
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Doom Bat | The Doom Bat is a particularly odious form of giant bat. They feed upon savagery and are adept at hiding in underground caverns. Their horrible shriek induces fear and panic in those who hear it. Doom Bats strike their prey with a deadly venomous bite. Some beings have been able to capitalize on these creatures' slight degree of intelligence and train them to fight in combat. Orc Shamans use them as spies and messengers, and it is thought they are possessed by the most honored Orc dead, given one last chance to wreak havoc before they retire from the world. Their ability to fly and navigate in the dark makes the Doom Bat an excellent scout. |
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Orc Assassin | The Orcish assassins are some of the best trained Orcs alive, but they live in secret and not a part of normal Orc society. They come from families hopelessly disgraced and without honor, not afraid to use the subtle arts of concealment, to accomplish their means. As brute strength and savage fighting tactics come naturally to Orcs, assassins are carefully trained in the art of stealth and agility and the use of poison. In addition, the assassin can easily climb city walls to infiltrate and conquer unguarded towns. Among Orc warriors, the ultimate insult is to be called an "Assassin," though they are quick to hold their tongue when one is present. Many an Orc warrior has disappeared after making disparaging remarks about the cowardly ways of the Orc Assassin. |
Level 4[]
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Red Dragon | Of all Dragonkind the Red Dragon is the most devious. Unquestionably powerful among dragons, and a thing of legend, Red Dragons live to pour chaos upon the world. Orcs regard the Red Dragon as a god. They build entire cities around their lair, which amuses the dragon and provides no end of free entertainment. Red Dragons are notoriously greedy and demand absurd tributes for their services. At diverse times, when it suits their fancy, Red Dragons will fly out and burn down the countryside with its searing breath. Such attacks are usually accompanied by a mob of adoring Orcs which take the Dragon's movements as an Omen that the time to conquer has arrived. |