Orog
Orcs
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  • Passive Abilities:
  • Bully
    2000 gp

  • Free Abilities:
  • Aggressive

You see the Orog, towering and muscular, snarling at the cowering orcs. He snatches their food with a greedy hand, his thick, scarred skin rippling as he forces them to submit before retreating underground.

Orogs are orcs blessed with a surprisingly keen intellect that ordinary orcs believe is a gift from the orc goddess Luthic. Like Luthic, orogs prefer to live underground, although the scarcity of food often brings them to the surface to hunt. Orcs respect an orog's strength and cunning, and a lone orog might command an orc war band.

Stronger and Smarter.

An orog uses its strength to bully other orcs and its intelligence to surprise enemies on the battlefield. Many an overconfident elf, human, or dwarf commander has watched a "simple" orc warlord execute a clever maneuver to outflank and destroy an opposing force, not realizing the orc is an orog.

When encountered in great numbers, orogs form their own detachments within much larger orc hordes, and they are always at the forefront of any attack, relying on their superior strength and tactical insight to overcome anything that stands in their way.

Few orc tribes actively seek out orogs to bolster their ranks. The orogs' superiority makes them ideal leaders, and thus deadly rivals to orc war chiefs, who must be wary of orog treachery.

Detached Killers.

Wanting nothing more than to hack their enemies to pieces, orogs are a terrifying presence on the battlefield. They form no attachments, even to their parents and siblings, and have no concept of love or dedication. They worship the orc pantheon of gods-Gruumsh and Luthic foremost-because they believe that the gods have strength beyond reason, and physical might is all they respect.

Servants of Darkness.

Mistrusted by orcs, some orogs form independent mercenary war bands that sell themselves to the highest bidder. As long as they are rewarded, orog mercenaries gladly serve as elite warriors and shock troops for evil wizards, depraved giants, and other villains.

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Orcs
Creature Sub Type

Orcs are a formidable and fearsome race, born of darkness and twisted by malevolent forces.

Orcs: The Twisted Elven Warriors:
Orcs in your world were once graceful and noble elves, a thriving and wise race. However, their history took a dark turn as they fell victim to ancient and malevolent forces. Twisted, tortured, and corrupted, the elves were transformed into unrecognizable beings, stripped of their former beauty and wisdom. Legends recount that these dark forces of evil can only twist and destroy what the forces of good have created, resulting in the birth of the orcs.

Relentless Army of Hatred:
Orcs exist for a singular purpose: to serve as an unyielding and relentless army of warriors. Bred and forged by the very essence of hatred and destruction, they are a race that embraces chaos and conquest as their way of life. The dark magic that gave birth to orcs instilled in them a deep-seated hatred, and their culture revolves around waging war, seeking to dominate and destroy.

Uncompromising and Unyielding:
Orcs are primarily purebred males, created from a sinister amalgamation of slime and shadowy magic. These warriors are renowned for their fearsome combat abilities, possessing a deadly precision that can cut down even the most formidable foes. Orc champions are nearly impossible to kill, displaying a supernatural level of tenacity and toughness that allows them to withstand the most dire circumstances. Their unwavering determination to conquer, combined with their resistance to control or manipulation, makes them formidable adversaries.

Martial Prowess and Fearsome Appearance:
In appearance, orcs are often depicted as brutish humanoids, standing about six to seven feet tall on average. They possess muscular frames, with rough, greenish skin, prominent brows, and sharp fangs. Their broad shoulders and thick limbs make them fearsome in combat, and their combat attire often includes large, heavy weapons like axes and maces. While their reputation as warriors precedes them, orcs are also known for their ability to craft formidable weapons and develop cunning battle tactics.

Society of Conquest:
Orcs live in a society deeply rooted in war and conquest. They are organized into warbands, each led by a powerful chieftain. These warbands constantly vie for dominance, seeking to expand their territories and subject other races to their will. Orcish strongholds are fortified and menacing, with towering walls and an ever-present sense of battle readiness.

In your adventures, encounters with orcs can be harrowing and intense. Players might find themselves embroiled in epic battles, negotiating uneasy truces, or attempting to break the relentless cycle of hatred that fuels the orcish race. The presence of orcs in your game world adds an element of darkness, resilience, and the ever-present threat of war, making them a formidable and memorable aspect of your campaign.

  • Special Senses:
  • Nightsight: +60

  • Free Abilities:
  • Aggressive

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