WoW RaceNotes: Orcs

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Introduction: The savage, green-skinned Orcs are one of the most prolific races of Azeroth. They are commonly believed to be brutal and mindless, possessing no humanity or empathy for other races. Born on the hellish world of Draenor, the Orcs were brought into the kingdom of Stormwind through the dimensional gateway known as the Dark Portal and forced to wage war on the Humans.

Although few are aware of their history, the Orcs once cultivated a noble, Shamanistic society on the world of Draenor. Tragically, the proud Orc clans were corrupted by the Burning Legion and used as pawns in the Legion’s invasion of Azeroth. The Orcs managed to rebel, however, and they were ultimately able to help turn the tide against their demon masters.

Led by the young Warchief, Thrall, the Orcs have reclaimed their strength and honor. Now, the Orcs stand ready to fight not for the sake of conquest, but for their right to survive in their adopted world.

Orc Information:

Affiliation: Horde
http://www.wowwiki.com/Horde

Leader: Warchief Thrall
http://www.wowwiki.com/Thrall

Capitol: Orgrimmar
http://www.wowwiki.com/Orgrimmar

Main Language: Orcish
http://www.wowwiki.com/Orcish_(language)

IC RP “Speak”: “English”, from broken crude to (sometimes rough) proper.

Main faith/Philosophy: Shamanism
http://www.wowwiki.com/Shamanism_and_Nature_Worship

Allies: Tauren, Undead*, Trolls, Blood Elves*
*some weariness – varies from orc to orc

Racial Enemy: Burning Legion (Also shaky truce – enemies with Alliance forces)

Basic Height, Weight & Age:
Male Height: 6′8″-8′6″
Female Height: 6′2″-8′

Male Weight: 226-652 lb.
Female Weight: 186-612 lb.

Adulthood: 20 years.
Middle Age: 40 years.
Old: 65 years.
Venerable: 80 years.
Life Expectancy: 82-100 years.

Note: Blood is blackish-red.

OOC Culture Reference: Think a much friendlier Klingon base culture, with a shamanistic background.

Additional RP Links:
http://www.wowwiki.com/Orc
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/races/orcs.html
http://lore.dramatis-personae.com/worldofwarcraft/wowrace/orc.php
http://www.blizzplanet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=461
http://www.wowinsider.com/2008/08/24/all-the-worlds-a-stage-so-you-want-to-be-an-orc/
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/story.html
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/chapter1.html
http://www.answers.com/topic/orc-warcraft

http://www.wowinsider.com/2007/02/19/know-your-lore-grom-hellscream/

http://www.wowwiki.com/Grom_Hellscream

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Note: Please note that the only official sources of lore information are the ones coming directly from Blizzard, or officially endorsed by the company. Everything else for the most is player created and not 100% accurate.