Half-Orcs

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Half-orcs

Being the smallest portion of Markshire’s diverse culture has had little impact on how these individuals flourish in today’s society. Half-orcs do not have a culture of their own per se. They borrow from nearly all the other races but mostly resemble the human cultures. Over time some half-orcs have gathered with the Pellytes to form the Zairat society.

The Barbarian Tribes of the West:

Half-orcs are represented most heavily in the Barbarian Tribes of the Great Plains and are held in esteem as proud warriors. The Barbarian Tribes look upon the birth of a half-orc as a trial, a ritual of survival. The child is raised as parentless and is never told who its parent really was. Most women immediately divest themselves of these children and regard them with the same eyes as the tribe. The tribes all consider these children to be an adopted son or daughter. From the moment they can walk they begin a life of training and service to the tribe. Few are more fiercely loyal to the defense of their tribe.

Upon reaching the age of induction the half-orc travels with his other brethren to hunt the plains. Returning with a solo catch indicates their acceptance as an adult.

Other Half-orcs:

The remaining half-orcs of the kingdom are raised as normal children subject to the tolerance of the other races. Since most of Markshire is a trial of survival the sturdy half-orcs have a head start on other races.


Many Half-Orcs have risen among the population to become heroes of the realm. Among them include:

• Vruruk Krain
  
• Grunder