Lord_Asmodeus
2007-12-12, 11:17 PM
I was thinking about the orcs from the many universes and this is what I came up with for a new orcish subrace
The orcs are known to themselves as the Gilgrom Orcs, from the Dark lands of Gilgrom, but are more commonly known as "toad orcs" or "frog orcs" for their smaller toadish appearance. It is actually unclear as to whether the Gilgrom are even fullblood orcs at all and not a goblinoid subtype, but they insist upon their orcish nature and most are not so enclined to care enough to refute their claims. Gilgrom orcs are shorter than average, roughly standing up to 5'6-5'8 on average, they have pale gray skin and are often thick, with large necks and throats, which give them the title "toad orcs", they are wrinkly and have pointed ears, somewhat like a dog or a cats, and small beady eyes that can vary greatly in color, their hair, when they have it, is usually black, but can be darker shades of brown or of a reddish tinge. Toad Orcs have clawed hands and feet, and their arms are somewhat longer than normal, giving them an apelike and simple appearance, their faces tend to large and wrinkly, with large pointed fangs, and tusks jutting up from their bottom lips, that can be up to or over a foot long, when given proper time to age. their feet are prehensile in a limited way, and can grasp simple objects (like stones or sticks). Gilgrom is a harsh land which is comprised of a large, dark and foreboding forest, a large mountain range in which most Gilgrom orcs live, and outside the mountain range a barren and bleak landscape leading up to the Dark Forest. The forest is highly populated by werewolves, worgs, and other evil unnatural and magical beasts. like many orcs, Gilgrom orcs have been known to work with worgs, often using them as mounts, but some hostilities still remain from back when the worgs tried to kill, and eat, a large gathering of Gilgrom tribes.
Gilgrom orcs worship Giktok, a god of war, anger, and self-preservation. domains associated with Giktok are war, hatred, and fear. His favored weapon is the Pike because of its range and its ability to keep the wielder at a safe distance. Ceremonies to Giktok usually involve sacrificing an animal and shouting praises and asking for victory in their next battle, however sometimes Worgs and other such intelligent creatures are sacrificed. Giktok is Neutral Evil(changed from Chaotic Evil). Giktok's titles are The Toad King, and the Great Pike. His symbol is a demonic toad with a pike gripped in its hand. He lives in the Abyss in his and his brothers realm the Gray Barrens.
Gilgrom orcs, though they enjoy battle as much as most orcs, also suffer from a powerful sense of selfishness and self-preservation, and often prefer to merely raid small towns and waylay merchants than to engage in large scale conflicts, as such usually yield high casualties. Gilgrom orcs are not inherently cowards, but usually just prefer to be left alone. Most Gilgrom orcs are generally either chaotic evil or chaotic neutral, and are occasionally neutral or lawful evil, or true neutral or lawful neutral, but very rarely are they good, though it has been known to happen.
thats all I have so far, what do you think?
p.s. if you're thinking I got the idea from the LOTR animated 80's movies you're semi right, they were one source of inspiration, largely for the appearance if nothing else.
The orcs are known to themselves as the Gilgrom Orcs, from the Dark lands of Gilgrom, but are more commonly known as "toad orcs" or "frog orcs" for their smaller toadish appearance. It is actually unclear as to whether the Gilgrom are even fullblood orcs at all and not a goblinoid subtype, but they insist upon their orcish nature and most are not so enclined to care enough to refute their claims. Gilgrom orcs are shorter than average, roughly standing up to 5'6-5'8 on average, they have pale gray skin and are often thick, with large necks and throats, which give them the title "toad orcs", they are wrinkly and have pointed ears, somewhat like a dog or a cats, and small beady eyes that can vary greatly in color, their hair, when they have it, is usually black, but can be darker shades of brown or of a reddish tinge. Toad Orcs have clawed hands and feet, and their arms are somewhat longer than normal, giving them an apelike and simple appearance, their faces tend to large and wrinkly, with large pointed fangs, and tusks jutting up from their bottom lips, that can be up to or over a foot long, when given proper time to age. their feet are prehensile in a limited way, and can grasp simple objects (like stones or sticks). Gilgrom is a harsh land which is comprised of a large, dark and foreboding forest, a large mountain range in which most Gilgrom orcs live, and outside the mountain range a barren and bleak landscape leading up to the Dark Forest. The forest is highly populated by werewolves, worgs, and other evil unnatural and magical beasts. like many orcs, Gilgrom orcs have been known to work with worgs, often using them as mounts, but some hostilities still remain from back when the worgs tried to kill, and eat, a large gathering of Gilgrom tribes.
Gilgrom orcs worship Giktok, a god of war, anger, and self-preservation. domains associated with Giktok are war, hatred, and fear. His favored weapon is the Pike because of its range and its ability to keep the wielder at a safe distance. Ceremonies to Giktok usually involve sacrificing an animal and shouting praises and asking for victory in their next battle, however sometimes Worgs and other such intelligent creatures are sacrificed. Giktok is Neutral Evil(changed from Chaotic Evil). Giktok's titles are The Toad King, and the Great Pike. His symbol is a demonic toad with a pike gripped in its hand. He lives in the Abyss in his and his brothers realm the Gray Barrens.
Gilgrom orcs, though they enjoy battle as much as most orcs, also suffer from a powerful sense of selfishness and self-preservation, and often prefer to merely raid small towns and waylay merchants than to engage in large scale conflicts, as such usually yield high casualties. Gilgrom orcs are not inherently cowards, but usually just prefer to be left alone. Most Gilgrom orcs are generally either chaotic evil or chaotic neutral, and are occasionally neutral or lawful evil, or true neutral or lawful neutral, but very rarely are they good, though it has been known to happen.
thats all I have so far, what do you think?
p.s. if you're thinking I got the idea from the LOTR animated 80's movies you're semi right, they were one source of inspiration, largely for the appearance if nothing else.