Though it was often considered a myth, that an Orc and an Elf could manage to breed the rare cases were referred to as those, Blessed by Luthic. Though they share blood of two wildly different cultures, they have traveled in tribes of their own, clans on neither side of an ancient blood feud. Because of this they are often treated with disdain by both sides, much like traditional Half-Orcs and Half-Elves, but in this case, even more so. Holding the general appearance of Elves and Orcs, their height and strength set them apart from their cousin half-breeds.

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Halflings are affable and cheerful people who cherish the bonds of family and friendship, as well as the comforts of hearth and home while harboring few dreams of gold or glory.  Even adventurers among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity that come from their love of discovering new things. Though, they can display remarkable ferocity when their loved ones are threatened.  Happily sharing what they have even in lean times, Halflings are adept at fitting into a community of humans, dwarves, or elves with ease as they make themselves valuable and welcome.

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Whether united under the leadership of a mighty warlock or having fought to a standstill after years of conflict, orc and human tribes sometimes form alliances, joining forces into a larger horde to the terror of civilized lands nearby. When these alliances are sealed by marriages, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud chiefs of orc tribes, their human blood giving them an edge over their full-blooded orc rivals. Some venture into the world to prove their worth among humans and other more civilized races. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for their mighty deeds and notoriety for their barbaric customs and savage fury.

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In the reckonings of most worlds, humans are the youngest of the common races, late to arrive on the world scene, and short-lived in comparison to dwarves, elves, and dragons. Perhaps it is because of their shorter lives that they strive to achieve as much as they can in the years they are given. Or maybe they feel they have something to prove to the elder races, and that’s why they build their mighty empires on the foundation of conquest and trade. Whatever drives them, humans are the innovators, the achievers, and the pioneers of the worlds.

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Traditional orcish culture is extremely warlike, and when not at war the race is usually still planning for it. Most orcs approach life with the belief that to survive, one has to subjugate potential enemies and control as many resources as possible.  This puts them naturally at odds with other races, as well as each other. The belief is spurred in part by Gruumsh and his pantheon, which teaches that all races are inferior to the orcs. ‘Eyes of Gruumsh’ are orcs who are especially tied to the one-eyed god, and offer sacrifices, read omens, and advise tribes through Gruumsh’s will.

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Orogs are a large, uncommon race of orcs who lived and thrived in the Underdark. They were known as weaponsmiths and for their fighting prowess. Orogs looked similar to regular mountain orcs, with large necks, tusks and snouts. However, orogs were slightly taller than other orc subraces, with larger ears and huge pale eyes. Female orogs tended to be smaller than their male counterparts.

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