Orc

The Orcs dwell outside the reach of the Dragon Empire, north of the great Dwarven Halls and west of the Empress's Forests. These peoples know the wrath of the Orcish tribes and their dreadful blades, they loathe and fear them. Their origins are lost to time; some whisper they were slaves of Giants or Dragons, some curse of Demons or creatures twisted by dark magic. In these savage lands, all in the tribe, from the time they can speak, swear fealty to their Warchief and from the time they can walk, learn to bear the jagged blade of a bloodwarrior.

Yet in the lands of the Empire, more distant from these hordes, the Orcish race commands a grudging respect. Their outcasts serve as mercenaries and traders. Here, they are said to have the strength of Dwarves, wedded to the size of Men and the endurance of Elves and a loyalty uncommon to most races; provided it is earnt.