TheThan
2006-01-14, 06:22 PM
Well since I have received nothing but praise with all of my variant base races. I thought I would get to work on another one (not to mention I thought all this stuff up in the shower this morning!). so now I present to you my variant half orcs. As always any questions comments, advise, praise, or rebukes you have will be appreciated. If you havent seen them feel free to check out:
The Phantom Elves (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=gaming;action=display;num=1136933364 )
Attack of the Gnomes (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=gaming;action=display;num=1131439784 )
Revenge of the Dwarves (http://www.giantitp.com/cgibin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=gaming;action=display;num=1132009423 ;start=)
Now lets get to it.
A new Half-Orc
Orcs
Long ago a cabal of insane wizards sought to improve upon many of the existing races. While most of their experiments ended in macabre failures. They did have a few amazing successes. One of which is the creation of the Half-Orcs.
These wizards magically crossed humans and orcs to create half-orcs. These beings came out with phenomenal strength, but lacked in mental capacity. The wizards saw them as being excellent slave material. The cabal soon pressed their creations into service in building towers, dungeons and other such structures.
One particular half orc showed to be significantly more intelligent than the others. One of the wizards found him and took him as a “pet” and began teaching him, eventually this half orc learned how to read and dived into old stories about powerful magicians and honorable heroes. Eventually this orc came to realize the truth of his enslavement and lead a revolt against their masters. They succeeded in overthrowing their oppressors and made their escape into the wilderness. The leader of the rebellion took with him some of the old books in his former master’s library.
Using the knowledge they gleaned from the texts they were able to form their own civilization.
Personality
Many half-orcs come across as dull and sullen. This is partly to do with their past as slaves. But also because their lower intelligence makes them feel out of place among others not of their kind.
But many more come off as loud and unruly. Which is either an attempt to hid their social awkwardness, or a basic misunderstanding of the situation.
Half orcs favor the outdoors; they tend to use outdoor analogies and outdoor symbolism in their normal speech. Through extended contact with rangers they tend to fancy themselves as great hunters and warriors. They have no qualms with boasting and often exaggerate their exploits.
Half-Orcs are fiercely independent and truly enjoy the freedom they have. Their social awkwardness has given them a reputation as rude and insular.
They are often viewed in a negative light by most beings. Most people from more civilized areas see Half-Orcs as abominations and treat them with fear and hatred. While people who live near half orc villages realized this is not the case.
They despise slavery in all its forms and are known to attack and even murder slave owners.
Physical description
Tall and broad, half orcs are the fantastic physical specimens. They have thick corded muscles and fit physiques. They are well known for their formidable strength and pride themselves on it.
Most half orcs have olive skin, though lighter and darker shades are not uncommon. A few orcs have a strong green tint to their skin.
They have a strongly pronounced jaw-line and a pair of small fangs that produce out of their lower jaw. They possess dark and beady eyes and usually have large flat noses. They wear their greasy hair long, and in a variety of styles. Women tend to decorate their hair with beads.
They usually wear tanned hide, skins and furs as clothing. They fashion leggings for the men and simple dresses for women. Though the more adventurous women wear leggings either under their dresses or they fashion some kind of appropriate top. They prefer home made moccasins over just about any other kind of footwear. Most men go shirtless unless the weather is too cold for it.
A Half-Orc’s life span is about as long as a human life span. They reach maturity at about the same time as humans do. Half orcs are fully capable of breeding with other half orcs. It is possible but unlikely that a half orc can propagate with orcs and humans. They tend dislike the wild and barbaric nature of full orcs and are shunned in many human lands.
Alignment
half orcs love personal freedom, hence they tend toward chaos. But their hatred of slavery and inequality brings them into a good alignment.
Relations
Half-Orcs get along well with gnomes; this is due to the similarities in their society. They are shunned in many human lands. As always dwarves seek to make profit off of them. While elves distrust them due to their orc heritage, they are still willing to work with them.
Half orc lands
Half-Orcs tend to dislike the wild and barbaric nature of full orcs and are shunned in many human lands.
Thus they have chosen to make their home in the wild. Their villages can be found in just about every environment, though they prefer heavily wooded areas with that have an abundance of game. Their villages are small and number less than 100 adults. All half-orc villages have a loose alliance with each other. Warriors from separate villages will join forces to defeat powerful threats. They enjoy a strong hunter/gatherer lifestyle, though that doesn’t make them primitive. They have skilled artisans and craftsmen. Half-orc basket weave is considered artwork by discerning collectors.
Religion
Early on Half-Orcs have had extended contact with druids. As a result Half orcs began worshiping the nature god(s). Over time and the influence of the Great Books, spirit worship began merging into their religion. Their society has now meshed the two together to form and interesting religion, one in which they worship the spirits of their half-orc ancestors and the nature god.
Language
Half orcs speak their own language, Grush, a mishmash of common, elven,, goblin and sylvan. They are also taught how to read and write in common as well as how to speak it. They have the vocal capacity to learn other languages. Grush is not a written language. They pass their stories and history down through oral tradition.
Names
Adventures
Half orc racial traits
+2 wisdom, -2 Intelligence
Animal Affinity: half orcs enjoy nature, as a result they naturally work well with animals. they recieve the animal affinity feat free at 1st level.
Base land speed 30 feet
+2 racial bonus to climb, survival, and swim checks, Half-Orcs favor the outdoors and have a natural talent for outdoor activities.
Extraordinary recuperation a half orc regenerates lost hit points at twice the normal rate, this effect is only applied to natural healing and recovering naturally from ability loss. Half orcs naturally recover quickly from wounds.
Heritage For all effects related to race, a half-orc is considered both an orc and a human. Favored class: Ranger
The Phantom Elves (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=gaming;action=display;num=1136933364 )
Attack of the Gnomes (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=gaming;action=display;num=1131439784 )
Revenge of the Dwarves (http://www.giantitp.com/cgibin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=gaming;action=display;num=1132009423 ;start=)
Now lets get to it.
A new Half-Orc
Orcs
Long ago a cabal of insane wizards sought to improve upon many of the existing races. While most of their experiments ended in macabre failures. They did have a few amazing successes. One of which is the creation of the Half-Orcs.
These wizards magically crossed humans and orcs to create half-orcs. These beings came out with phenomenal strength, but lacked in mental capacity. The wizards saw them as being excellent slave material. The cabal soon pressed their creations into service in building towers, dungeons and other such structures.
One particular half orc showed to be significantly more intelligent than the others. One of the wizards found him and took him as a “pet” and began teaching him, eventually this half orc learned how to read and dived into old stories about powerful magicians and honorable heroes. Eventually this orc came to realize the truth of his enslavement and lead a revolt against their masters. They succeeded in overthrowing their oppressors and made their escape into the wilderness. The leader of the rebellion took with him some of the old books in his former master’s library.
Using the knowledge they gleaned from the texts they were able to form their own civilization.
Personality
Many half-orcs come across as dull and sullen. This is partly to do with their past as slaves. But also because their lower intelligence makes them feel out of place among others not of their kind.
But many more come off as loud and unruly. Which is either an attempt to hid their social awkwardness, or a basic misunderstanding of the situation.
Half orcs favor the outdoors; they tend to use outdoor analogies and outdoor symbolism in their normal speech. Through extended contact with rangers they tend to fancy themselves as great hunters and warriors. They have no qualms with boasting and often exaggerate their exploits.
Half-Orcs are fiercely independent and truly enjoy the freedom they have. Their social awkwardness has given them a reputation as rude and insular.
They are often viewed in a negative light by most beings. Most people from more civilized areas see Half-Orcs as abominations and treat them with fear and hatred. While people who live near half orc villages realized this is not the case.
They despise slavery in all its forms and are known to attack and even murder slave owners.
Physical description
Tall and broad, half orcs are the fantastic physical specimens. They have thick corded muscles and fit physiques. They are well known for their formidable strength and pride themselves on it.
Most half orcs have olive skin, though lighter and darker shades are not uncommon. A few orcs have a strong green tint to their skin.
They have a strongly pronounced jaw-line and a pair of small fangs that produce out of their lower jaw. They possess dark and beady eyes and usually have large flat noses. They wear their greasy hair long, and in a variety of styles. Women tend to decorate their hair with beads.
They usually wear tanned hide, skins and furs as clothing. They fashion leggings for the men and simple dresses for women. Though the more adventurous women wear leggings either under their dresses or they fashion some kind of appropriate top. They prefer home made moccasins over just about any other kind of footwear. Most men go shirtless unless the weather is too cold for it.
A Half-Orc’s life span is about as long as a human life span. They reach maturity at about the same time as humans do. Half orcs are fully capable of breeding with other half orcs. It is possible but unlikely that a half orc can propagate with orcs and humans. They tend dislike the wild and barbaric nature of full orcs and are shunned in many human lands.
Alignment
half orcs love personal freedom, hence they tend toward chaos. But their hatred of slavery and inequality brings them into a good alignment.
Relations
Half-Orcs get along well with gnomes; this is due to the similarities in their society. They are shunned in many human lands. As always dwarves seek to make profit off of them. While elves distrust them due to their orc heritage, they are still willing to work with them.
Half orc lands
Half-Orcs tend to dislike the wild and barbaric nature of full orcs and are shunned in many human lands.
Thus they have chosen to make their home in the wild. Their villages can be found in just about every environment, though they prefer heavily wooded areas with that have an abundance of game. Their villages are small and number less than 100 adults. All half-orc villages have a loose alliance with each other. Warriors from separate villages will join forces to defeat powerful threats. They enjoy a strong hunter/gatherer lifestyle, though that doesn’t make them primitive. They have skilled artisans and craftsmen. Half-orc basket weave is considered artwork by discerning collectors.
Religion
Early on Half-Orcs have had extended contact with druids. As a result Half orcs began worshiping the nature god(s). Over time and the influence of the Great Books, spirit worship began merging into their religion. Their society has now meshed the two together to form and interesting religion, one in which they worship the spirits of their half-orc ancestors and the nature god.
Language
Half orcs speak their own language, Grush, a mishmash of common, elven,, goblin and sylvan. They are also taught how to read and write in common as well as how to speak it. They have the vocal capacity to learn other languages. Grush is not a written language. They pass their stories and history down through oral tradition.
Names
Adventures
Half orc racial traits
+2 wisdom, -2 Intelligence
Animal Affinity: half orcs enjoy nature, as a result they naturally work well with animals. they recieve the animal affinity feat free at 1st level.
Base land speed 30 feet
+2 racial bonus to climb, survival, and swim checks, Half-Orcs favor the outdoors and have a natural talent for outdoor activities.
Extraordinary recuperation a half orc regenerates lost hit points at twice the normal rate, this effect is only applied to natural healing and recovering naturally from ability loss. Half orcs naturally recover quickly from wounds.
Heritage For all effects related to race, a half-orc is considered both an orc and a human. Favored class: Ranger