Orc

The Orcs are a humanoid race native to the island of Thiva off the southeastern coast of Delos.

Appearance
Orcs typically stand around six and a half feet in height and have the muscle mass of well-built humans. They have green skin, pointed ears shorter than those of elves, and two horns on their heads.

History
Orcs hail from the island of Thiva off the eastern coast of Delos. For most of their history, Orc society has been divided between several warring clans. During the Ancient Era, the High elven empire took entire clans of Orcs and sold them as slaves to work in the mines and other industries. After the High elven empire fell, the Orcs that remained in Delos journeyed west and established their own nations separate from Thiva.

Culture
The Orcs of Thiva are a highly matriarchal people, with women holding positions of power due to their greater strength than males. In the past, orcish clan leaders were decided through intense physical combat.

While the Orcs of Delos still value physical strength, their society is more egalitarian than those of their island-bound brethren. Famous for their seafaring lifestyle and crafts, Delosian Orcs are some of the most renowned sailors in all of Tane.

Religion
Unlike most races, which worship anthropomorphic gods, Orcs tend to worship aspects of nature, such as the Ocean, the Sky, the Wind, the Earth, and the Stars.