Orcs

Orcs are believed to be descended from Giants affected by the touch of Fiends, with height close to humans. Their skin ranges between desaturated green, blue, and purple hues. Orcs have pronounced tusks, and sharp ears similar to wolves. They have an innate magic to them, able to enhance the adrenaline in their blood during moments of need.

The care and decoration of their tusks is an important aspect of Orc culture in the newer generations. They often poke holes into their tusks to aid in musical performances or intimidating whistles, or cover them partly in metallic plates to show off their wealth.

The appearance of Orcs was an attempt by the Fiends to expand their forces into the Material Plane, with the help of corrupted human generals that felt their life without meaning after the war. The Fiends hoped to abuse the weak state of most societies after the Draconic Wars.

Orcs were seen as a threat in the past; however, with the recent appearance of an unified Orc kingdom up north, near the influence of the giant empires and the territories of Gaia's druids, a great percentage of the established kingdoms have slowly started to change their perspective on Orcs that moved on to follow their new leadership.