![]() ![]() Kingdom of Many-Arrows Ī subset of orcs belonging to a state first formed a century ago by the legendary Obould Many-Arrows differed from the majority of their kin in cultural attitudes. However, of all the orcish homelands, Many-Arrows probably stood out the most as the only civilized orc nation built along the same lines as its human and elven neighbors. They were also at least partially responsible for the Trollwars. The orcs in the Sword Mountains were responsible for several conflicts with Waterdeep, including the Orcfastings War, and an onslaught caused by the Black Claw. Gray orcs were commonly found to the east, near the portal from which they emerged in High Imaskar. Marauding bands of mountain orcs were most commonly found in mountain ranges in the northern parts of the world, particularly around Faerûn. Orcs were found in many parts of Toril, though some areas had a higher concentration than others. This changed somewhat in the years preceding and immediately after the Spellplague, when a horde of mountain orcs under the command of King Obould Many-Arrows unified into a single kingdom, one that was remarkably civilized. They had been a threat to the civilized cultures of Toril, particularly Faerûn, for as long as any could remember. Orcs managed ironwork on their own, as well as stonework, though their tools were often inferior to those of more disciplined races. Most orcs didn't build cities of their own, instead relying on those left behind by others and improving their fortifications or operating out of small camps and dens, often in natural caves. Orcs also prized the possession of slaves, though relatively few owned them. Male orcs prided themselves on their number of wives and sons, as well as their scars from battle and rituals. Male orcs dominated most orcish societies and females were usually, at best, prized possessions and little better than livestock at worst. Most were bodyguards or lower-ranking chiefs within the tribal structure. Orc bloodragers were champions of their tribe, who used primal strength and ferocity to overcome their enemies. Įyes of Gruumsh were orcs specially tied to the one-eyed god and offered sacrifices, read omens and advised tribes on Gruumsh's will. Bands within these alliances might wander far from their homelands, but continued to greet those orcs who belonging to the same tribal network as kin. Most orcs were part of a confederation of tribes, loosely held together by a despotic chieftain. This belief was spurred in part by Gruumsh and his pantheon, which taught that all races were inferior to the orcs. Most orcs approached life with the belief that to survive, one had to subjugate potential enemies and control as many resources as possible, which put them naturally at odds with other races as well as each other. Traditional orcish culture was extremely warlike and when not at war they were usually planning for it. Some exceptions to this profile did exist, however, such as the famed King Obould. ![]() However, in spite of this, many orcs were excellent at getting results, since they were creatures of action, not thought. Easily offended and impatient, orcs generally preferred violent solutions and rarely considered multiple ways of approaching a problem. Orcs had poor temperaments and were given to anger more easily than some races. While not strictly subraces, the result of a human and orc breeding was known as a half-orc while the offspring of a half-fiend and orc was a tanarukk. Generally split into two groups, black (trained as scouts) and red (trained as elite shock troops) Boogins The result of mountain orcs breeding with quaggoths. Neo-orogs Magical hybrids of gray orcs, orogs, and other creatures. Ondontis A pacifist cousin of the orc with a fey nature. Ogrillons The result of orcs breeding with ogres. Orogs A breed of orcs descended from mountain orcs who live mostly in the Underdark, though in recent years they have been returning to the surface in large numbers and taking over Mountain orc tribes, using their abilities to bully their 'lessers' and plan raids. Gray orcs A less bestial and more civilized subrace of orcs brought to Faerûn during the Orcgate Wars through one of many Imaskari portals. Subraces and Related Races Mountain orcs The most common orc subrace, as well as the first historically accounted for, mountain orcs could be found throughout most of Faerûn, which they travel through along mountain ranges descended from the Spine of the World in the far north. Orcs were roughly the same size as humans and similar humanoids, though usually typically larger. They also had wolf-like ears that were pointed on the ends. Orcs of all kinds usually had stooped builds, grayish skin, and coarse black hair, with low foreheads, reddish eyes, and faces of porcine appearance that featured large lower canines similar to a boar's tusks. While they differed greatly, orcs shared certain physical qualities. ![]()
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