Orc

Orcs are Fairy's third Fey species. They are honorable and speak often of strength,and loyalty. Old Orchish language contained 27 different meanings for strength. Often, human interpretation of Orc culture remains focused on physical but that is an oversimplification of Orc Culture.

Strength is many things to Orcs. While some particular strengths are indeed prized over others, it can appear through Orcs in many forms. Strength of will, physical strength, strength to make difficult decisions, etc. It is said that Faerie made Orcs to be the defenders of Fae.

Strength can also be that of lived experience and wisdom, as Orcs often have leaders who are gifted with strong Faith or (Post-Mystfall) Psychic power, These Orcs tend to remain within the Mysts to be the face of their species in the Seasonal Courts.

Looking like an Orc
Orcs are recognized by their green or greyish skin, and tusks. These tusks can come in the form of enlarged bottom teeth, or these tusks can come out from the face like an elephant. Orcs traditionally wear lots of armour, and their clothes tend to be practical without much detail or embellishment.

Orcish Names
Hard consonant sounds or verbs, try to keep it short. Many do not have last names.

Some examples of Orc names would be Crusher, Tharg, Grom.

Birth and Childhood
Orc childhood is very relaxed, parents allow children to play with metal weapons, get dirty and socialize with each other. Orcs expect great responsibility from their offspring, and allow them fun and freedom while they are young. Children are often homeschooled or taught in a very community focused and hands-on approach. Roughhousing is encouraged, as are tests of skill. Children often will attend gladiatorial-style combat matches for entertainment.

Typically, children will begin learning practical skills and trades, as these endeavours Orcs feel benefit the community as a whole. Smithing, Medicine, and Combat training is for everyone regardless of background.

Love and Marriage
Orcs have few qualms around the structure or number of people within a marriage, but the title and ceremony of marriage is important to most Orcs. They will speak of their partners with pride, their title of "Spouse" just as decorative as a military title. Orcish parents often want the best for their children, which can come across as judgmental or controlling.

Work and Play
Orcs take a role of responsibility among the Fey. This extends to their forays into the Material Plane. They are commonly drawn to roles as community leaders, lawkeepers, and to positions of order or bureaucracy. They are natural leaders, with a strong sense of right and wrong.

Orcs have a reputation among humans as being good mercenaries and soldiers, but diminishing them to this is narrow-sighted. Their strength comes from their commitment to their ideals and from their resolve to see things through.

Traditionally, Orcs tended to fill out the majority of the Fae Army alongside Elves. With Dragon's retreat, they find themselves in more varied roles.

Crime and Punishment
Right and Wrong as concepts are important to Orcish society. Corruption, bullying, exploitation, etc. are treated as severely or more severely than murder. Communities choose individuals to become 'Judges', who will hand down verdicts and punishments on a case to case basis. This is a highly respected role in the community that comes with a lot of inherent trust.

Death and Burial
Funerals are ceremonies where the actions of the deceased are told as stories of honour worth celebrating. It is common for orcs to be so dedicated to a cause or idea that they will die for them. The body is present for visitation while stories are shared, and burned after the ceremony.