Orcs

Orcs are a race of Goblinkin native to the southern reaches of the world. They are naturally taller and broader than most other species, giving them a reputation of brutish, violent warriors. In truth, very few Orcs are such savages, most choosing to pursue lives of peace and labor. The country of the Orcs is highly advanced, their culture producing some of the greatest works of art and literature across the known world. Many Orcs choose to worship Egali, Godess of Justice, as Warrior-Monks in the Monastic Order which governs the Southern Nation.

While they are generally peaceful they can use their strength in battle quite effectively. Orcish warriors have traditionally practiced many forms of martial arts and different battle strategies, and their tactics in battle is unmatched. Orcish strategists have defended their homelands for millenia and made up the bulk of the force which defended Durn from the Elven invaders.

Biology.
Orcs are similar in body structure to Men and Elves, though they are easily differentiated. The skin of an Orc is not restricted to the brown hues of Humans and Elves, often ranging from a sickly green to a sallow red or even a dark, ocean blue. Their stature is great, as the males tend to have broad shoulders and strong arms, dextrous and unmatched in close combat. Ironically, their hands are preferabbly used to flip the pages of books. The females can be just as thin as any human woman, but they gain muscle and bulk swiftly, and most Orcmaids can be mistooken for male by another sentient species, should the observer not know how to tell them apart.

Orckin, or Orc children, have boar-like tusks growing from their lower jaw alongside regular teeth. As the child develops, the natural need for these toothy weapons decreases, culminating in a tusk-tearing, in which the tusks are removed by any means they possibly can.

Culture.

Orcs might look like fiendish brutes, but in truth, are peaceful scholars. Most Orcs' lives are dedicated to accumulating and storing knowledge. Orcish cities are often filled with scrolls and personal libraries, ripe for the reading. This does not mean they don't use their muscles - Orcs win most of their wars through cunning strategy. Organized and disciplined, they can lead their forces through the greatest endeavors, as long as they have at least a little time to plan their next move.