Post by Lucien Lachance on Oct 22, 2008 0:52:01 GMT -5
Orsimer
Illustration of a typical Orc male.Orcs, also called Orsimer or "Pariah Folk" in ancient times, are sophisticated barbarian beast peoples of the Wrothgarian Mountains, Dragontail Mountains, and Orsinium, also known as the "City of the Pariah." They are noted for their unshakable courage in war and their unflinching endurance of hardships. In the past, Orcs have been widely feared and hated by the other nations and races of Tamriel, but they have slowly won acceptance in the Empire, in particular for their distinguished service in the Emperor's Legions. Orc armorers are prized for their craftsmanship, and Orc warriors in heavy armor are among the finest front-line troops in the Empire, and are fearsome when using their berserker rage. Most Imperial citizens regard the Orc society as rough and cruel, but there is much to admire in their fierce tribal loyalties and generous equality of rank and respect among the sexes.
The Hero of Daggerfall reported Gortwog gro-Nagorm united his people by establishing an autonomous enclave, and forced the Emperor Uriel Septim VII to recognize Orsinium as an equal of the other lesser kingdoms (such as Daggerfall or Sentinel).
Their religion centers around the worship of the Daedric Prince who governs outcasts, Malacath. The Orcs were supposedly created when the Daedric Prince Boethiah assumed the form of Aldmer God Trinimac, transforming him into Malacath and the Orsimer into Orcs. Some stories even say Boethiah ate Trinimac.
Male
+10 Willpower and Endurance
+5 Strength
-10 Intelligence, Speed, and Personality
-5 Agility
Female
+10 Endurance
+5 Strength and Willpower
-15 Personality
-10 Speed
-5 Agility
Skills
+10 Armorer, Block, Blunt, and Heavy Armor
+5 Hand to Hand
Gameplay
Orcs make excellent warriors who excel in combat with Blunt weapons in Heavy Armor. They are prized for their craftsmanship and armorer skill. Their daily power, Berserk, can be useful in tight situations against difficult enemies, but should be used with care. The reduced agility makes it easy for enemies to stagger you.
Orc names always follow a strict format, being that they have a main name, and a gender prefix preceding a last name. For example, Burz gro-Kash, or Shingro gra-Gubbug. (gro = male, gra = female)
Despite there being Orcish armor, there isn't Orcish weaponry.
Enemy Orcs are primarily encountered as Marauders (including Marauder Warlords), clad in heavy armor and wielding long blades. Among the vampires, the Crusaders and Warriors are Orcs, including Crusader Vampire Matriarchs and Patriarchs.