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Orcs
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.
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Available classes:
-Hunter
-Rogue
-Warrior
-Shaman
-Warlock
Start Location: Durotar
Affiliation: Horde
Mount: Wolves
Expanded Information
History
Long ago the Orcish race was a peaceful shamanistic culture, comprised of proud and courageous hunters, all of which merely struggled to survive in their cruel world of Draenor. That is, until the demons known as the Burning Legion corrupted them, turning them into a bloodthirsty, vicious race of conquerors.
Gul'dan, the mightiest of the Orc warlocks struck a deal with Medivh, a powerful human wizard, using strange magical trances in which they could speak, though they were worlds apart.
Promising the Orcs an entire world to conquer, as well as the location of an ancient tomb where the Demonlord Sargeras was buried, Medivh opened the Dark Portal to Gul'dan and his chieftain, Blackhand. For five long years, the Orcs ransacked the lands of Azeroth, driving the humans across the Great Sea. Seeking further conflict, they built ships of war and sailed to Lordaeron where they met their downfall.
Defeated, the remaining Orcs on Azeroth fled to the Dark Portal or went into hiding. Despite the Alliances attempt to destroy the portal, the rift between the two worlds remained. Meanwhile, Ner'zhul, a powerful Orcish Shaman, rallied the remaining Orcish clans in Draenor under his banner. Opening a smaller portal, Ner'zhul sent forth his legions to acquire powerful arcane artifacts needed to power the opening of more of the smaller portals to not only Azeroth, but other worlds as well.
Despite heavy opposition from the Alliance, Ner'zhul succeeds in opening gateways to several other worlds. However, he discovers that the energy of the smaller portals is beginning to rip Draenor apart. Knowing that no one could control the power threatening their world, Ner'zhul escapes through one of his portals. Alliance forces in Draenor realize that if they do not seal the rift to Azeroth, that it too, could be destroyed. At the last moment, the rift was sealed and it's speculated that they escaped through a portal to an unknown destination, never to be seen again.
Despite heavy opposition from the Alliance, Ner'zhul succeeds in opening gateways to several other worlds. However, he discovers that the energy of the smaller portals is beginning to rip Draenor apart. Knowing that no one could control the power threatening their world, Ner'zhul escapes through one of his portals. Alliance forces in Draenor realize that if they do not seal the rift to Azeroth, that it too, could be destroyed. At the last moment, the rift was sealed and it's speculated that they escaped through a portal to an unknown destination, never to be seen again.
As times change, and war comes once again to Azeroth in the form of demons called the Burning Legion, can the Orcs relive their past and ally themselves with the Alliance to defeat this new threat? What shall become of this proud race? Only time shall tell.
Characteristics
Orcs are known to the humans as a brutish race of green-skinned, muscular, and dull-witted warriors. However, before their corruption by the Burning Legion, they were a noble, shamanistic race with intelligence to match their strength.
Lifestyles
Originally, Orcs are from the red world of Draenor and prefer the somewhat muggy climate there. However, when Medivh opened the Dark Portal and lured them through to Azeroth, they were forced to adapt. Orcs will live just about anywhere they can establish a camp.
The Orcish race seems to be reverting back to its shamanistic ways through the leadership of Thrall, their new Chieftain. Their peaceful and ancient lifestyle is returning as they are at last wearing off the effects of the Burning Legions corruption.
Technology
The Orcs have the ability to craft crude or advanced weapons, depending on the skill of the blacksmith behind the hammer. A common Orcish building is made with stone, wood, or straw and mud. Their allies, the Goblins, create and operate flying zeppelins, which the Orcs have used in the past for scouting missions.
Art of War
Unlike humans, Orcs prefer an offensive stance in battle. They'll often build up massive amounts of forces and attack their intended target, concentrating very little on defending their own base camps. Like most races, the Orcs are fierce fighters.
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