Lord Zee
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Lewascan2Some bits about orc culture, while we're on topic: Since they were descended from humans, orcs have all the same tendencies humans do. For one, orcs tend to be a highly religious lot, with beliefs ranging from worshiping the bloodthirsty Molgoth and his pantheon to faith in the Holy Mother. Unlike humans, however, with their capacity for nigh-limitless strength, one's place in society is determined by physical power and battle prowess. It's not that there aren't an assortment of brainy orcs, but they're looked down upon and seen as rather wimpy compared to practicing warriors. Incidentally, it's for this reason that farmers are high on the totem pole - having to till the clay earth with naught but their bare hands (and defend it from looters) has made them incredibly strong. A farmer who works hard enough to feed more than just himself is an orc to be respected.
As a rule of thumb, in orc society, Might Makes Right, and trial by combat is thus a popular method of resolving disputes. Additionally, any orc sentenced to a non-combat punishment may, at any time, invoke a Rite of Blood to force a duel to the death against the judge. Orcs rarely take advantage of it, since the judge got his place for a reason and is usually a difficult opponent, but sometimes death is preferable to the punishment, and a couple orcs in history even managed to survive the rite.
Since food is difficult to grow in most orc countries and orc appetites are ravenous, many have turned to cannibalism to solve their energy needs. Unfortunately, this trend is catching on, and already whole regions have devolved into gruesome, chaotic clan brawls. Since humans reproduce like rabbits (comparatively speaking), they're a popular target for those living close to human settlements.
As a rule of thumb, in orc society, Might Makes Right, and trial by combat is thus a popular method of resolving disputes. Additionally, any orc sentenced to a non-combat punishment may, at any time, invoke a Rite of Blood to force a duel to the death against the judge. Orcs rarely take advantage of it, since the judge got his place for a reason and is usually a difficult opponent, but sometimes death is preferable to the punishment, and a couple orcs in history even managed to survive the rite.
Since food is difficult to grow in most orc countries and orc appetites are ravenous, many have turned to cannibalism to solve their energy needs. Unfortunately, this trend is catching on, and already whole regions have devolved into gruesome, chaotic clan brawls. Since humans reproduce like rabbits (comparatively speaking), they're a popular target for those living close to human settlements.