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Orcs

Garthang Orcs

History

There are many Orc Breeds in Calradia, but Garthang Orcs are the most deadly. They are large, as tall as a man, and in every other way an equal to a man. Orcs have always lived deep within the land of Calradia, hiding in the shadow, awaiting a master. Garthang Orcs originated from the high mountains of Garthang, where no man dare go. They laid wait in their caverns for many years until the return of the King of Molor, which they have always swore loyalty too. They kept hidden from the Rhodok Tribes as the Dark Lord ordered, but when the time came, they launched an assault with the army they built onto Jelkala and the surrounding lands. They took arms in the Siege of Jelkala and the Battle of the Jarklend Valley.

Description

Garthang Orcs are described by many as the Orc equal of a man. They are the most warlike and strong of their kind, and are completely loyal to the Dark King, unlike many others. They are equipped with similar type of armour as the Uruks, and are organized with same armours and not ill-equipped.

Tolfth Orcs

History

Tolfth Orcs originated from the Northern Rhodok River, they built an underground Empire and once claimed it to be a Kingdom, for this the Dark King ordered their kind to be rendered extinct, but before the Garthang Orc s who were the Dark Lords army before his defeat from the free people of Calradia, the Tolfth Orcs surrendered and for their disloyalty, they pledged themselves to the Dark King for all their days of existence. But they yet show signs of disloyalty as they serve regretfully.

Description

Tolfth Orcs are shorter and weaker, they take up a lot of Molor’s army for their people being numerous and easily replaced. They are used as Orc fodder and are less soldiers and more shields for the stronger Uruks and Garthang Orcs. They hate themselves and their masters, whom they serve out of fear. They are equipped with light armour and weapons. They were present for the Battle of Morse Valley and with it, the first defeat of the Dark King.

Malak Orcs

History

Malak Orcs are the oldest Orcs of Calradia. They dwelt deep in the Garthang Moutains on the west side. They are close cousins with Garthang orcs, and are suspected to have been made with human DNA to create the Garthang Orcs. Although they live in the Garthang Mountains, they live inside the mountain, whereas Garthang Orcs live on top of the mountains. They pledged themselves along with the Garthang Orcs, but are not as fiercely loyal. They were present for the Battle of Morse Valley, and the first defeat of the Dark King.

Description

Malak Orcs are, unlike their close relatives, the Garthang Orcs, are short and more like Tolfth Orcs. They are rarely called into service and are more used as defensive troops, but have also been known to raid Rhodok Tribe villages. They are quick and are sometimes used to flank enemy troops. They are ill-equipped with light armour and weapons.

Harrtek Orcs

History

Harrtek Orcs lives in the Harrtek Hills in the east of the mountains. They were once fiercely loyal to the Dark King, but at the battle of Morse Valley, they were overcome with fear, and abandoned the Dark Kings army. For this, the Dark King has labelled them as traitors, and has driven them from their homes with his Uruk Armies. They now wander the remnants of their home, nearly extinct.

Description

Harrtek Orcs are much like Tolfth Orcs, they are short and weak. They are very ill equipped and are scattered. Not much else is known about them.