The Orcish Peoples

The Orcs



Singular: Orc
Plural: Orcs
Pronunciation: Or - K - s
Life span: 100-350 years
Location: Northern Feudal States (Vurstaria, New Capua, and the very tip of Anumias)
Strengths: Combat, darkness
Weaknesses: Water, ice, light


History It is speculated whether the Orcs lived in Ryerdae before the New Temperians or even the Ayleids themselves. Most believe that they are actually the darker side to the Ayleid that lives on to this day. All that is know, is that they are a fairly ancient race, and have always caused strife and havoc wherever they go. In the first age, around RFA 460, The First Orc Menace broke out for about ten years.

During the ten years of the war, the Orcs had systematically attacked every Feudal State of the Empire, including the great Imperial City itself. They used siege machines and they had great numbers, many time much greater than the defending force itself. Scientists of each Feudal State had done tests on Orcs, those who were captured or dead, and discovered that they had the capacity to employ battle strategy, just as complex as any other of the races. And, oddly enough, they did not have nearly the same mental capacity for anything other than warring and killing.

Thus, the Orcs became known as nothing but wandering killing machines. If they were to be joined under one banner, it would truly be devastating for the entire land. After the Oracles Mandate disappeared, it seems that the Orcs have begun to attack much much more on the Feudal States, burning down small towns and villages, and if they had the right numbers, attacking Feudal Capitals too. How long would the other races be able to hold against this menace?


Appearance Orcs are very gruff looking, and tend to have very dull skin colors, those being green, grey, and sometimes brown. Their eyes are many time red or totally white. Their sizes differ to species of Orc, some are short, others can grow to be larger than a full gown man (4 ft - 7 ft). Most are quite muscle bound, due to their constant warring on others, and their natural physical abilities.


Personality Most have the personality of a crazed man. Demented, evil, and foul. They hate every race but their own, and show it by slaughtering any other who gets in their path. They spare no one, even the young from their chaos, and are rather fond of torture.


Beliefs Orcs have no belief, unless the very idea of murder is one.


Culture The Orcish culture has always been, and shall always be that of war. They kick anyone who is not fit out of the tribe, or merely kill them. Orcish culture also calls that they are able to eat ANY meat on the land... ANY. The Orcish culture also does not permit war against other Orc clans, as they hold a firm belief that killing another of their kin brings very bad luck to ones clan.


Relationship with other races Their exists no relationship but hate and war between the other races and Orcs.


Famous figures/icons

.Agrak Gro-Malak (Great Warrior of the first age)

.Ulgak Burz- Krash (Baron of a Tribe of Orcs)

.Kurz Mro- Malhag (Current Tribe leader)



The Military


Most used Arms

• Barbed Pike / Spear (line infantry / cavalry)
  
• Flail / Morning Star (Mid-line infantry)
  
• Iron Broadsword (All units)
  
• Iron Mace (Heavy Infantry)
  
• War Hammer (Heavy Infantry / Officers)
  
• Barbed Scimitar (Officers)
  
• Heavy Axe (Shock Troops)
  
• Black Oak Short Bow (Archers / Infantry)
  
• Red barbed arrow (Archers / Infantry)

Most used Armor

• Worn Leather Armor (Infantry Grunts)
  
• Rough Leather Armor (Line Infantry)
  
• Hard Leather Armor (Front Line Infantry)
  
• Spiked Iron Coil Armor (Mid-line Infantry)
  
• Iron Scale Armor (Heavy Infantry)
  
• Spiked Steel Plate Armor (Officers)