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These two related races are divided in countless small barbaric tribes who fight each other nearly all the time. They only stop fighting each other to fight another foe instead, like the kingdoms of men or the realms of Dwarves. On these rare occasions they often manage to vanquish whole armies and to raze or conquer large cities. | These two related races are divided in countless small barbaric tribes who fight each other nearly all the time. They only stop fighting each other to fight another foe instead, like the kingdoms of men or the realms of Dwarves. On these rare occasions they often manage to vanquish whole armies and to raze or conquer large cities. | ||
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| + | Orcs and Goblins live in countless tribes. There are many tribes which will include only Goblins or only Orcs, but most will include both of them. In these mixed tribes the Orcs will dominate their smaller and weaker cousins. | ||
| + | The even smaller [[Snotling]]s are always present and largely treated as pets or occasionally as pests, depending upon the capricious mood of the tribal leader. | ||
| − | + | ==A closer look== | |
| − | A closer look will reveal that these two large races contain several subgroups. Most of | + | A closer look will reveal that these two large races contain several subgroups. Most of these distinctions are of cultural nature. |
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| + | ====Orcs==== | ||
| + | Almost all Orcs are huge, brutal creatures. On average they stand taller than a [[human|man]], and are more muscular and heavyset. They are vicious and tough, with an abundance of brute force and very little brain power. An Orc loves nothing more than a good fight, and if there is nothing else on offer, this includes fighting with other Orcs. Their preferred weapon is a [[Choppa]], a crude but dangerous weapon. They are large, blunt objects a human would struggle to lift one-handed, let alone fight with, and an Orc will wield one with savage strength. | ||
*Tribes of "common" [[Orc]]s are the majority. They know how to forge crude but efficient weapons of steel and also use armour. This knowledge was taught to them by the [[Chaos Dwarves]]. | *Tribes of "common" [[Orc]]s are the majority. They know how to forge crude but efficient weapons of steel and also use armour. This knowledge was taught to them by the [[Chaos Dwarves]]. | ||
*Tribes of [[Savage Orc]]s look down upon the use of armour and mostly use weapons made of rock, wood, and bone. They believe in their magical tattoos which protect from somewhat. Other Orcs find this quite intriguing. | *Tribes of [[Savage Orc]]s look down upon the use of armour and mostly use weapons made of rock, wood, and bone. They believe in their magical tattoos which protect from somewhat. Other Orcs find this quite intriguing. | ||
| − | *Tribes of [[Black Orc]]s are quite rare in the Old World. This is fortunate as Black Orks are even larger, stronger, and better fighters than common Orcs. Orcs tend to lack in discipline but Black Orcs excel in this chapter, making them very dangerous foes. Individual Black Orcs sometimes become leaders of tribes of common Orcs crushing all opposition. | + | *Tribes of [[Black Orc]]s are quite rare in the Old World. This is fortunate as Black Orks are even larger, stronger, and better fighters than common Orcs. Orcs normally tend to lack in discipline but Black Orcs excel in this chapter, making them very dangerous foes. Individual Black Orcs sometimes become leaders of tribes of common Orcs crushing all opposition. |
| + | ====Goblins==== | ||
| + | Goblins are a lot smaller and weaker than Orcs. However they are a lot smarter and quite cunning. On the whole they are a rather cowardly lot and like to attack with a huge advantage of numbers. | ||
*[[Goblin]]s | *[[Goblin]]s | ||
*[[Forest Goblin]]s live in large forests. | *[[Forest Goblin]]s live in large forests. | ||
| − | *Many [[Night Goblin]] tribes live in caves and as a result dislike to walk in the sun. To protect | + | *Many [[Night Goblin]] tribes live in caves and as a result dislike to walk in the sun. To protect themselves from the sun they use black clothing, usually capes. As the Dwarves are their more determined foes the Night Goblins hate them. |
*[[Gnoblar]]s | *[[Gnoblar]]s | ||
*[[Hobgoblin]]s | *[[Hobgoblin]]s | ||
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| − | + | *[[Troll]]s are frequently employed in large Greenskin armies. | |
| − | + | *[[Giants]] are often seen in Orc and Goblin armies, despite not being Orcs, as even the thickest Orc realises the value of something "'Uge and 'itty'". | |
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==History of the Orcs and Goblins== | ==History of the Orcs and Goblins== | ||
Orc and Goblin History as recorded is not much more than the rise and fall of the great tribes and their attacks on the Men, Elves and Dwarfs of the old world. As such it is a fragmented account of many bloody battles, and little else of note. | Orc and Goblin History as recorded is not much more than the rise and fall of the great tribes and their attacks on the Men, Elves and Dwarfs of the old world. As such it is a fragmented account of many bloody battles, and little else of note. | ||
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==Orc and Goblin Army List== | ==Orc and Goblin Army List== | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 28 November 2008
Greenskins is a common collective description for the forces of the Orcs and Goblins. While the Orcs are strong, brutish, and savage warriors the Goblins are not to be underestimated; while certainly smaller their minds are cunning and full of guile.
These two related races are divided in countless small barbaric tribes who fight each other nearly all the time. They only stop fighting each other to fight another foe instead, like the kingdoms of men or the realms of Dwarves. On these rare occasions they often manage to vanquish whole armies and to raze or conquer large cities.
Contents
Society
Orcs and Goblins live in countless tribes. There are many tribes which will include only Goblins or only Orcs, but most will include both of them. In these mixed tribes the Orcs will dominate their smaller and weaker cousins.
The even smaller Snotlings are always present and largely treated as pets or occasionally as pests, depending upon the capricious mood of the tribal leader.
A closer look
A closer look will reveal that these two large races contain several subgroups. Most of these distinctions are of cultural nature.
Orcs
Almost all Orcs are huge, brutal creatures. On average they stand taller than a man, and are more muscular and heavyset. They are vicious and tough, with an abundance of brute force and very little brain power. An Orc loves nothing more than a good fight, and if there is nothing else on offer, this includes fighting with other Orcs. Their preferred weapon is a Choppa, a crude but dangerous weapon. They are large, blunt objects a human would struggle to lift one-handed, let alone fight with, and an Orc will wield one with savage strength.
- Tribes of "common" Orcs are the majority. They know how to forge crude but efficient weapons of steel and also use armour. This knowledge was taught to them by the Chaos Dwarves.
- Tribes of Savage Orcs look down upon the use of armour and mostly use weapons made of rock, wood, and bone. They believe in their magical tattoos which protect from somewhat. Other Orcs find this quite intriguing.
- Tribes of Black Orcs are quite rare in the Old World. This is fortunate as Black Orks are even larger, stronger, and better fighters than common Orcs. Orcs normally tend to lack in discipline but Black Orcs excel in this chapter, making them very dangerous foes. Individual Black Orcs sometimes become leaders of tribes of common Orcs crushing all opposition.
Goblins
Goblins are a lot smaller and weaker than Orcs. However they are a lot smarter and quite cunning. On the whole they are a rather cowardly lot and like to attack with a huge advantage of numbers.
- Goblins
- Forest Goblins live in large forests.
- Many Night Goblin tribes live in caves and as a result dislike to walk in the sun. To protect themselves from the sun they use black clothing, usually capes. As the Dwarves are their more determined foes the Night Goblins hate them.
- Gnoblars
- Hobgoblins
- Snotlings are the smaller, but no less demented cousins of the Orc and Goblin races. They are commonly used as crew for especially dangerous contraptions, as well as ammunition and entertainment for their larger relatives.
Common allies
- Trolls are frequently employed in large Greenskin armies.
- Giants are often seen in Orc and Goblin armies, despite not being Orcs, as even the thickest Orc realises the value of something "'Uge and 'itty'".
History of the Orcs and Goblins
Orc and Goblin History as recorded is not much more than the rise and fall of the great tribes and their attacks on the Men, Elves and Dwarfs of the old world. As such it is a fragmented account of many bloody battles, and little else of note.
Orc and Goblin Army List
The Orc and Goblin army list is made up of a wide variety of species, including, as the name suggests, Orcs and Goblins, as well as Trolls, Giants, Snotlings and various viscious pieces of basic artillery. They are analysed in the Orc and Goblin Army List.
Orc and Goblin Quotes
All quotes made by any members of the Orcs and Goblins: Orc and Goblin Quotes.
