Orc
Knowledge Level:
5 - Common knowledge, anyone who has seen something of Heimr knows this. General
Orcs, created by Ratish, are a race of brutal warriors. They care about strength, honour and fighting.
Physical appearance
Orcs in general tend to be slightly larger and heavier built when compared to humans. Because of their constant physical training and exercise, they tend to be very muscular, both the males and females. They have a leathery skin in a veriety of green tints. Their faces are similar to those of humans, but like the rest of their build it tends to be somewhat more heavy built, making them look more dangerous and angry. Orcs have two large tusks protruding from their lower jaw, which they use for anything, from eating to fighting to sex. Their hair tends to be long, in dark, earthy colours. Male orcs often feature facial hair.
Culture
The Orc culture revolves around combat and honour. Everything that needs to be decided between two Orcs is decided by a ritual combat, the rules for which are set very strict and are held to very rigidly. To break these rules would mean great dishonour, a shame no Orc would want to live with. Contrary to popular Midgardian and Asgardian belief, these combats are rarely to the death, most Orcs even frown upon fights to the death. Killing the other would mean one less honourable Orc who can fight dishonourable Asgardians or other creatures. Most of the times, there are other penalties involved when losing a fight, or better rewards for the winner. The penalties are comparable to the stakes involved - to ask anything more would be very dishonourable and might even mean the winner is declared the loser.