Fickle is the heart of Ananke. Spurned again by Phrixus, in a fit of rage
she swore to see his beloved Elves hunted and slaughtered to the brink of
exitinction, their lands torched and pillaged, their people tortured. From
the swirling void of darkness, her hatred took form, coalescing into a
mockery of the ethereal Elves. Bowing in subservience to her ruthless
might, the first Orc, a primieval, vicious, cunning brute, took spear and
axe in hand, and swore fealty to Ananke. Her rage seething, she ordered
Skoheukh the First to begin his war against Phrixus, his beloved Elves, and
all else that would stand in her way. Instinctively knowing to question
meant death, Skoheukh obeyed the mighty Ananke, and left First City, the
bloodlust consuming his soul, driving him, and all his offspring forever
after, towards world domination, no matter the cost.
The Orc is a cruel, primitive creature thriving on the destruction and
suffering of others. The acquisition of territory and slaves is a driving
force only one step below killing Elves and mating. Orcish society is
surprisingly rigid, every member of the clan knows his exact place. In a
society where the bloodlust of battle is all consuming, there is no place
for the weak or timid, they seldom survive into adolesence. Orcs have a
fair degree of cunning, but seldom employ it in battle, relying on sheer
force of numbers and a ruthless, unbridled, lust for carnage. This does
not mean they are opposed to a good ambush however. Just as the Elves are
known for their ethereal beauty, the Orc is known for its monstrous
countenance. Because Orcs regularly crossbreed with other races, there are
few characteristics distinct to the race, however most Orcs possess
pronounced canines, a porcine snout, sloped forehead, and a stooped
posture. The Orc's flesh is a mottled, grey-green tone, and is covered
with a coarse, dark hair due in large part to their frequently mixed
heritage.
Night vision: Excellent
Special Limb Information: None
Primary Language: Tangetto
