Description
When the world was still being shaped by the 12 Fragments (Deities), many of the races created were place in nearby lands. Some speculating that this decision was taken because the rest of the world was still being formed, others claim it was an experiment to see how races would interact with each other. Regardless of the reasoning, soon after, things were not going well. One race was made with very aggressive and violent behaviors. As soon as they got used to the life of this world, they turned against the other races, attempting to enslave, kill and pillage everything. They were naturally strong and durable, reckless and aggressive. Often they refused to communicate back when talked to, instead they offered a guttural sound as a reply. That reply meant something to them, but nothing to the rest of the races. Later it was found that this reply was the equivalent "you're not strong enough to be worthy of talking to you". The name of their race came from that reply, as it sounded like "ohrgh" and was simplified to "orc". Seeing all the destruction and death orcs had caused to their creations, the other fragments forced Zeriax to place them in an isolated land for the time being, as it was unfair to have his orcs kill their children when the world was not ready yet. With the orcs killing indiscriminately, even races created by other evil gods, Zeriax was outnumbered in this debate and had to comply. Orcs were moved into a barren and underdeveloped part of the world, which had no name. It was later known as the Savage Lands, taking its name of the savage orcs roaming on it.
Orcs have similar basic anatomy with humans with few very notable differences. They are naturally broader, more muscular with large hands and feet. They feature green or brown hued skin, tusks protruding from their lips and point ears.
Origins
Zeriax created the Orc race and is said that they are his main source of divinity in this world, both from prayers in his name but also the death they cause.
Genetics
Orcs have a natural tendency towards evil alignments, but switch freely in the law vs chaos axis. Although some manage to a change a bit towards good, every orc feels the call to destruction from within. Resisting those urges becomes a torment that only very few have managed to endure.
Lifespan
Average lifespan of an Orc is 50 years. Few make it to old age.
Homeland
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Reputation
Orcs are known as the opposite of everything civilized societies represent. Orc raiders have visited almost every nation, leaving scars that cannot be forgotten.
Alive/Extinct
No extinction event has taken place.
Orc Traits
As an orc, you have the following racial traits.
Ability Scores: Increase your Strength by 1.
Creature Type: You are a Humanoid.
Size: You are Medium.
Speed: Your walking speed is 30 feet.
Adrenaline Rush: You can take the Dash action as a Bonus Action. When you do so, you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to your Proficiency Bonus.
You can use this trait a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Short or Long Rest.
Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.
Relentless Endurance: When you are reduced to 0 Hit Points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 Hit Point instead. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest.
Languages: Your character can speak, read and write (writing requires INT score 6 or higher) Goblin and one other language of your choice that you and your DM agree is appropriate for your character's backstory. A list of languages and their regions can be found in Languages