Orc (lore)

The result of Elven dealings with devilish powers. They have been twisted and mangled into brutish warlike creatures. Though they are less intelligent than most other sentient races, they still understand concepts of civilization and technology. Their human given name, Orc, comes from Rome the first human civilization to encounter them. Literally meaning demon.

Although they are incredibly hardy creatures they appear to be completely magically inept.

Orc itself is somewhat of a catch all term, as orcs come in many forms. The three main categories are as follows:
 * Orcus: The largest type, possessing a hunched posture, flat faces, and comically large jaws and teeth. Their origin is unknown, examinations have shown that they possess no genders or reproductive organs. Though they appear to have a high place in Orc society they are only seen in small numbers. They are incredibly strong and resilient while simultaneously being the dumbest.
 * Orcling: The smallest type, stout creatures with grotesque features and proportions they are rarely seen outside of Orc encampments and always in groups. Like the Orcus their origins are unknown as they possess no visible genders. Though they are much weaker than other orcs they appear to be more intelligent, albeit barely.
 * Orc: The most commonly seen type, humanoid, generally resembling larger elves with green skin, tusks, and much more muscle mass. The direct descendants of the original twisted elves.

Hybrid species:
 * Half-Orc: Crossed with a Human, they are generally detested by the rest of humanity and simply are not strong enough to make it far in Orc society.
 * High-Orc: Crossed with an Elf, they suffer a similar fate; being hated by the elves and not strong enough for the Orcs.