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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

2026-01-16T09:44:14Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

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	* The [[Thule]] rule the wastelands north of Wintermark and Varushka. They are cautious and meticulous planners with a reputation for greed. They make extensive use of magic on and off the battlefield and often attack sites of power in the Empire.		* The [[Thule]] rule the wastelands north of Wintermark and Varushka. They are cautious and meticulous planners with a reputation for greed. They make extensive use of magic on and off the battlefield and often attack sites of power in the Empire.

	* The [[Grendel]] are strongest on Attar, the great island south of the bay of Catazar. They have raided the nations on the shores of the bay in the past; although their individual vessels are no match for the superior [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[corsair\|corsairs]], their [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]] are a dire threat that the Empire struggles to match.		* The [[Grendel]] are strongest on Attar, the great island south of the bay of Catazar. They have raided the nations on the shores of the bay in the past; although their individual vessels are no match for the superior [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] [[corsair\|corsairs]], their [[navy\|navies]] are a dire threat that the Empire struggles to match.

	==Suppliers==		==Suppliers==

Twiggy at 01:00, 18 July 2025

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	==Lines of the Orcs==		==Lines of the Orcs==
	* The [[Imperial Orcs]] live in the Empire, where they form the newest of the ten nations. They are disciplined, loyal and ~~civilized~~ people very much at odds with the barbarians who surround them.		* The [[Imperial Orcs]] live in the Empire, where they form the newest of the ten nations. They are disciplined, loyal and civilised people very much at odds with the barbarians who surround them.

	*The [[Jotun]] control the lands west of [[Wintermark]] and the [[The Marches\|Marches]]. A warrior-society with strong traditions of personal and tribal honour, and codes of behaviour in battle. They are known to enjoy warring with the Empire and engage in regular raids into Imperial territory.		*The [[Jotun]] control the lands west of [[Wintermark]] and the [[The Marches\|Marches]]. A warrior-society with strong traditions of personal and tribal honour, and codes of behaviour in battle. They are known to enjoy warring with the Empire and engage in regular raids into Imperial territory.

Twiggy at 13:55, 13 July 2025

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	Orcs seek group identity; they want to belong to something, to be a part of a group that provides them with an identity and provides them with allies on whom they can rely utterly. These groups are usually close-knit and always fiercely loyal to each other, regardless of size. Most orcs are comfortable with this affinity and enjoy being part of a larger group, even while they maintain some sense of personal identity.		Orcs seek group identity; they want to belong to something, to be a part of a group that provides them with an identity and provides them with allies on whom they can rely utterly. These groups are usually close-knit and always fiercely loyal to each other, regardless of size. Most orcs are comfortable with this affinity and enjoy being part of a larger group, even while they maintain some sense of personal identity.

	When orcs of the same group are together, even in small numbers, they gain confidence and mental and physical strength from each other. Orcs become more confident and more boisterous in the company of other members of their group. Without this support, they lose their natural assurance, and tend to become quiet, withdrawn and sullen. The more isolated the orc feels, the more they lose their confidence in ~~themself~~ and their abilities.		When orcs of the same group are together, even in small numbers, they gain confidence and mental and physical strength from each other. Orcs become more confident and more boisterous in the company of other members of their group. Without this support, they lose their natural assurance, and tend to become quiet, withdrawn and sullen. The more isolated the orc feels, the more they lose their confidence in themselves and their abilities.

	Most orcs feel an instinctive loyalty towards their group that overrides fear or personal well-being. They put the best interests of the group first and make whatever sacrifices are necessary to do that. They want to be part of a group that expects this degree of solidarity, with clear rules that lays out what behaviour is expected. Betrayal of the group is a unforgivable crime in the eyes of any orc, but their loyalty to their group also tends to underpin a fierce support for the rule of law and order.		Most orcs feel an instinctive loyalty towards their group that overrides fear or personal well-being. They put the best interests of the group first and make whatever sacrifices are necessary to do that. They want to be part of a group that expects this degree of solidarity, with clear rules that lays out what behaviour is expected. Betrayal of the group is a unforgivable crime in the eyes of any orc, but their loyalty to their group also tends to underpin a fierce support for the rule of law and order.

Matt: /* Rules FAQ */

2024-05-19T13:49:40Z

Rules FAQ

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	==Rules <sup>[[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#Orc\|FAQ]]</sup>==		==Rules <sup>[[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#Orc\|FAQ]]</sup>==
	*'''Orcs cannot use liao:''' An orc that consumes [[liao]] feels dizzy and unwell, and often throws up shortly afterwards. They ~~cannot learn or use any [[religious skills]], nor~~ receive a vision from [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. They cannot be affected by [[dedication]], nor does [[Religious_skills#Excommunication\|Excommunication]] have any effect on them.They can be affected by [[aura\|auras]], including those created through [[anointing]], [[hallow]], and [[consecration]]. They can also be subject to an [[exorcism]], have their spirits marked through [[testimony]] or be perceived by [[insight]].		*'''Orcs cannot use liao:''' An orc that consumes [[liao]] feels dizzy and unwell, and often throws up shortly afterwards. They do not receive a vision from [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]].

			* '''Orcs cannot learn use Virtue skills:''' They cannot learn or use any [[religious skills]]. They cannot be affected by [[dedication]], nor does [[Religious_skills#Excommunication\|Excommunication]] have any effect on them. They can be affected by [[aura\|auras]], including those created through [[anointing]], [[hallow]], and [[consecration]]. They can also be subject to an [[exorcism]], have their spirits marked through [[testimony]] or be perceived by [[insight]].

	* '''Orcs hear voices:''' Orcs hear the voices of their [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestors]] when they are in a heightened state, especially when fighting, angry or afraid. Some orcs hear their ancestors more often, and they are called [[shamans]].		* '''Orcs hear voices:''' Orcs hear the voices of their [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestors]] when they are in a heightened state, especially when fighting, angry or afraid. Some orcs hear their ancestors more often, and they are called [[shamans]].

Rafferty at 12:54, 11 April 2024

2024-04-11T12:54:29Z

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Orcs Marching.jpg\|align=left\|width=650}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Orcs Marching.jpg\|align=left\|width=650}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==

Rafferty at 16:03, 8 April 2024

2024-04-08T16:03:18Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Orcs are a tough physical people who are forceful and loyal. Their heavy bones and thick skin makes them well disposed to physical confrontation, and they derive a visceral enjoyment from conflict and physical competition. Orcs are as intelligent as humans, but they tend to prize simple resilient solutions to problems and disdain needless complexity.		Orcs are a tough physical people who are forceful and loyal. Their heavy bones and thick skin makes them well disposed to physical confrontation, and they derive a visceral enjoyment from conflict and physical competition. Orcs are as intelligent as humans, but they tend to prize simple resilient solutions to problems and disdain needless complexity.

			There are only two options for player character orcs in the Empire. Most orcs are members of the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] nation, and while the details on this brief are applicable to all orcs, they are written with the Imperial Orcs in mind. Following the city of [[Spiral#Apulian\|Apulian]] joining [[the League]], it is also possible to create an orc player character in that nation whose origin lies among its former [[Grendel]] citizens.

	Orcs are most comfortable in groups with other orcs; they derive strength and reassurance by being surrounded by other members of the same legion or nation. When alone orcs tend to become anxious and lose much of their confidence and certainty. Orcs prefer their groups to adopt simple clear laws that are strongly enforced.		Orcs are most comfortable in groups with other orcs; they derive strength and reassurance by being surrounded by other members of the same legion or nation. When alone orcs tend to become anxious and lose much of their confidence and certainty. Orcs prefer their groups to adopt simple clear laws that are strongly enforced.
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	The most important inspiration for orcs is the close physical camaraderie of soldiers. Marines and any mythical band of soldiers are a great basis for any group of orcs. Pvt. J. Vasquez and the other marines from Aliens, the squaddies from Dog Soldiers or the Vikings in 13th Warrior. Imperial Orcs find the discipline and order of the professional soldier appealing - the Ghurkas are a great inspiration for an orc legion.		The most important inspiration for orcs is the close physical camaraderie of soldiers. Marines and any mythical band of soldiers are a great basis for any group of orcs. Pvt. J. Vasquez and the other marines from Aliens, the squaddies from Dog Soldiers or the Vikings in 13th Warrior. Imperial Orcs find the discipline and order of the professional soldier appealing - the Ghurkas are a great inspiration for an orc legion.

	There are only two options for player character orcs in the Empire. Most orcs are members of the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] nation, and while the details on this brief are applicable to all orcs, they are written with the Imperial Orcs in mind. Following the city of [[Spiral#Apulian\|Apulian]] joining [[the League]], it is also possible to create an orc player character in that nation whose origin lies among its former [[Grendel]] citizens.

	==What orcs are not==		==What orcs are not==

Rafferty: Update to allow League orcs

2024-04-08T16:01:33Z

Update to allow League orcs

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	The most important inspiration for orcs is the close physical camaraderie of soldiers. Marines and any mythical band of soldiers are a great basis for any group of orcs. Pvt. J. Vasquez and the other marines from Aliens, the squaddies from Dog Soldiers or the Vikings in 13th Warrior. Imperial Orcs find the discipline and order of the professional soldier appealing - the Ghurkas are a great inspiration for an orc legion.		The most important inspiration for orcs is the close physical camaraderie of soldiers. Marines and any mythical band of soldiers are a great basis for any group of orcs. Pvt. J. Vasquez and the other marines from Aliens, the squaddies from Dog Soldiers or the Vikings in 13th Warrior. Imperial Orcs find the discipline and order of the professional soldier appealing - the Ghurkas are a great inspiration for an orc legion.

	~~The~~ only orcs in the Empire ~~available to use as player characters~~ are members of the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] nation~~. While~~ the details on this brief are applicable to all orcs, they are written with the Imperial Orcs in mind.		There are only two options for player character orcs in the Empire. Most orcs are members of the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] nation, and while the details on this brief are applicable to all orcs, they are written with the Imperial Orcs in mind. Following the city of [[Spiral#Apulian\|Apulian]] joining [[the League]], it is also possible to create an orc player character in that nation whose origin lies among its former [[Grendel]] citizens.

	==What orcs are not==		==What orcs are not==

Hailmur: /* Phys-rep */

2024-03-07T14:09:03Z

Phys-rep

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	It is not possible to achieve the required level of representation with a small prosthetic that covers just the eyes and temple or make-up alone, so please do not attempt this. Make-up is appropriate for all visible areas of skin that are not covered by clothing or prosthetics.		It is not possible to achieve the required level of representation with a small prosthetic that covers just the eyes and temple or make-up alone, so please do not attempt this. Make-up is appropriate for all visible areas of skin that are not covered by clothing or prosthetics.

	Players who ~~wish to create a non-human character~~ using just make-up should look at the options for [[lineage]].		Players who are interested in creative looks using just make-up should look at the options available for humans with [[lineage]].
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	====Skin colour====		====Skin colour====

Hailmur at 13:22, 30 January 2024

2024-01-30T13:22:44Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Orcs are a tough physical people who are forceful and loyal. Their heavy bones and thick skin makes them well disposed to physical confrontation, and they derive a visceral enjoyment from conflict and physical competition. Orcs are as intelligent as humans, but they tend to prize simple resilient solutions to problems and disdain needless complexity.		Orcs are a tough physical people who are forceful and loyal. Their heavy bones and thick skin makes them well disposed to physical confrontation, and they derive a visceral enjoyment from conflict and physical competition. Orcs are as intelligent as humans, but they tend to prize simple resilient solutions to problems and disdain needless complexity.

RichardRaynor: /* Rules FAQ */ assembly membership correction

2023-01-26T14:45:51Z

Rules FAQ: assembly membership correction

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	==Rules <sup>[[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#Orc\|FAQ]]</sup>==		==Rules <sup>[[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#Orc\|FAQ]]</sup>==
	*'''Orcs cannot use liao:''' An orc that consumes [[liao]] feels dizzy and unwell, and often throws up shortly afterwards. They cannot learn or use any [[religious skills]], nor receive a vision from [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. They can be affected by [[aura\|auras]], including those created through [[anointing]], [[hallow]], and [[consecration]]. They can also be subject to an [[exorcism]], have their spirits marked through [[testimony]] or perceived by [[insight]]. They cannot be affected by [[dedication]] (which means an orc priest cannot join a [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|virtue assembly]] other than the Assembly of the Way), nor does [[Religious_skills#Excommunication\|Excommunication]] have any effect on them.		*'''Orcs cannot use liao:''' An orc that consumes [[liao]] feels dizzy and unwell, and often throws up shortly afterwards. They cannot learn or use any [[religious skills]], nor receive a vision from [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. They cannot be affected by [[dedication]], nor does [[Religious_skills#Excommunication\|Excommunication]] have any effect on them.They can be affected by [[aura\|auras]], including those created through [[anointing]], [[hallow]], and [[consecration]]. They can also be subject to an [[exorcism]], have their spirits marked through [[testimony]] or be perceived by [[insight]].

	* '''Orcs hear voices:''' Orcs hear the voices of their [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestors]] when they are in a heightened state, especially when fighting, angry or afraid. Some orcs hear their ancestors more often, and they are called [[shamans]].		* '''Orcs hear voices:''' Orcs hear the voices of their [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestors]] when they are in a heightened state, especially when fighting, angry or afraid. Some orcs hear their ancestors more often, and they are called [[shamans]].

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	==Rules <sup>[[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#Orc\|FAQ]]</sup>==		==Rules <sup>[[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#Orc\|FAQ]]</sup>==
	*'''Orcs cannot use liao:''' An orc that consumes [[liao]] feels dizzy and unwell, and often throws up shortly afterwards. They ~~cannot learn or use any [[religious skills]], nor~~ receive a vision from [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. They cannot be affected by [[dedication]], nor does [[Religious_skills#Excommunication\|Excommunication]] have any effect on them.They can be affected by [[aura\|auras]], including those created through [[anointing]], [[hallow]], and [[consecration]]. They can also be subject to an [[exorcism]], have their spirits marked through [[testimony]] or be perceived by [[insight]].		*'''Orcs cannot use liao:''' An orc that consumes [[liao]] feels dizzy and unwell, and often throws up shortly afterwards. They do not receive a vision from [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]].

			* '''Orcs cannot learn use Virtue skills:''' They cannot learn or use any [[religious skills]]. They cannot be affected by [[dedication]], nor does [[Religious_skills#Excommunication\|Excommunication]] have any effect on them. They can be affected by [[aura\|auras]], including those created through [[anointing]], [[hallow]], and [[consecration]]. They can also be subject to an [[exorcism]], have their spirits marked through [[testimony]] or be perceived by [[insight]].

	* '''Orcs hear voices:''' Orcs hear the voices of their [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestors]] when they are in a heightened state, especially when fighting, angry or afraid. Some orcs hear their ancestors more often, and they are called [[shamans]].		* '''Orcs hear voices:''' Orcs hear the voices of their [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestors]] when they are in a heightened state, especially when fighting, angry or afraid. Some orcs hear their ancestors more often, and they are called [[shamans]].

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	==Rules <sup>[[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#Orc\|FAQ]]</sup>==		==Rules <sup>[[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#Orc\|FAQ]]</sup>==
	*'''Orcs cannot use liao:''' An orc that consumes [[liao]] feels dizzy and unwell, and often throws up shortly afterwards. They cannot learn or use any [[religious skills]], nor receive a vision from [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. They can be affected by [[aura\|auras]], including those created through [[anointing]], [[hallow]], and [[consecration]]. They can also be subject to an [[exorcism]], have their spirits marked through [[testimony]] or perceived by [[insight]]. They cannot be affected by [[dedication]] (which means an orc priest cannot join a [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Virtue_Assemblies\|virtue assembly]] other than the Assembly of the Way), nor does [[Religious_skills#Excommunication\|Excommunication]] have any effect on them.		*'''Orcs cannot use liao:''' An orc that consumes [[liao]] feels dizzy and unwell, and often throws up shortly afterwards. They cannot learn or use any [[religious skills]], nor receive a vision from [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]]. They cannot be affected by [[dedication]], nor does [[Religious_skills#Excommunication\|Excommunication]] have any effect on them.They can be affected by [[aura\|auras]], including those created through [[anointing]], [[hallow]], and [[consecration]]. They can also be subject to an [[exorcism]], have their spirits marked through [[testimony]] or be perceived by [[insight]].

	* '''Orcs hear voices:''' Orcs hear the voices of their [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestors]] when they are in a heightened state, especially when fighting, angry or afraid. Some orcs hear their ancestors more often, and they are called [[shamans]].		* '''Orcs hear voices:''' Orcs hear the voices of their [[Imperial_Orcs_religious_beliefs#Imperial_Orc_ancestors\|ancestors]] when they are in a heightened state, especially when fighting, angry or afraid. Some orcs hear their ancestors more often, and they are called [[shamans]].