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Orcy The Green Wonder 06-17-03, 09:44 PM	Hello everyone, Orcy has reopened this wonderful foundation for business. We here at the Half-Orc foundation would like everyone to know of our love for Half-Orcs. They can make great characters of any class, despite what many others may think. Come my brothers! Join Orcy and yell out a cry of battle! HOOAH! 0000000001 elf killer 32 0000000002 Orcy The Green Wonder 0000000003 vassalich 0000000004 TashaR 0000000005 Orcan-man 0000000006 quark12000 0000000007 Gatewayii 0000000008 Ouroboros 0000000009 Dave1001 0000000010 Orc_Fodder 0000000011 OrigamiCommando 0000000012 Laup Steelhart 0000000013 Fang_Turnskull 0000000014 Elliot Quincy Fancypants III 0000000015 Hobbit_Slasher 0000000016 ShadeWalkeR 0000000017 Korhend 0000000018 Nazzokk 0000000019 blob .2 0000000020 BLARGH 0000000021 Ax'Orl 0000000022 Orguth the Brawler 0000000023 Nupp, Half Orc Druid/ The Cuddly Beholder 0000000024 Jamma 0000000025 Slithe 0000000026 Artimus 0000000027 texaskron 0000000028 Sarzyn 0000000029 ShoshuroKaigen 0000000030 grendle 0000000031 Krunk The Smasher 0000000032 Blackswordsman 0000000032 KaosKlerik 0000000033 Frostbite_Ravenheart 0000000034 Cultjake 0000000035 Orcish Fury 0000000036 Vargr BoarTusk 0000000037 Kronk 0000000038 TheJester from Winchester 0000000039 Dorian Quinn 0000000040 Yipwyg the Mighty 0000000041 Nivend 0000000042 Krishlik 0000000043 Silmarien Aldalome 0000000044 Irv 0000000045 Le-vantae 0000000046 turalisj 0000000047 Rednaxela 0000000048 Twystid
DeepwoodElvenArcher 06-17-03, 09:52 PM	It's good to see you again Orcy. I was wondering if my half-orc ally would be making the switch.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-17-03, 09:58 PM	But of course, nothing keeps orcy down, you should know that by now. Come back sometime during the week, Orcy should have a story finished of some of his earlier adventures.
The Cuddly Beholder 06-17-03, 10:10 PM	Hey, this is Nupp... for some reason I couldn't reactivate my account, so I just made a new name... like it? anyway, I'm still in, just saying hey again.
Kevmann 06-17-03, 10:48 PM	I am all for empowering half-orcs, of course, I don't know if I realy qulaify to become part of a foundation for them or not.
texaskron 06-18-03, 03:15 AM	Oh, go ahead and put me on there... I guess a couple half-orc barbarians from Neverwinter Nights & a half-orc Paladin of Tyr counts. :)
Ouroboros 06-18-03, 05:30 AM	I am back to so i better restart the Dwarf Foundation then:b:
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-18-03, 07:18 AM	texaskron you are member #0000000027, Orcy welcomes you to the foundation. Kevmann, you do not have to be part of the foundation if you do not wish to be, you may contribute to the foundation even if you are not a member. Though Orcy enjoys knowing who his half-orc brothers are.
texaskron 06-18-03, 10:42 AM	Cool. This may have been started earlier but do any of ya'll use half-orc variants?
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-18-03, 10:57 AM	Personally Orcy doesn't use any variants, he likes the "challenge" of having a character with considerable negatives. Though any half-orc rps great, if the player does rp at all that is. I may be making one for my current game, which is a sci-fi fantasy mix type thing. The players werent to sure about it at first, but they love it already, and the second game is l;ater today. 12 to 12... whew, Orcy better go get some rest and all that considering its already 11.
DeepwoodElvenArcher 06-18-03, 11:33 AM	(walks into foundation and orcs growl at him) It's okay, it's okay guys, I'm just here to ask Orcy a question. Hey Orcy, are you in favor of reopening the all-races Foundation?
Riggoras_44 06-18-03, 05:48 PM	Does liking fanatically the Orcs from Warcraft III qualify as a plus or as a minus if I want to enter this foundation? I liked the previous post, it was complete with a story and a PrC dedicated to the Half-Orcs. The Green Wonder makes me wonder :p, though. Isn't their final ability unbalanced? What if 10 Green Wonders partied together? Wouldn't the inherent damage from that ability (can't recall the name) allow them to deal 100d6 dmg?:eek: That sure is a ton of dice to roll!
texaskron 06-18-03, 05:51 PM	The orcs from Warcraft 3 rule, I happen to like the trolls, too. The d20 Warcraft rules come out soon, don't they?
The Final Dream 06-18-03, 05:56 PM	I'd like to open a line of discussion. Specifically, what does it mean to be a Half-orc? Not merely in terms of strength, but in terms of character. What is the archetype of a Half-Orc, anyway? Can a half breed truly be accepted? Even more, do Half-Orcs want to be accepted? After all, most Half-Orcs are thugs or savage warriors, murdering and killing to make a living. It's an interesting thought.[FONT=courier new]
Riggoras_44 06-18-03, 06:15 PM	I think the archetype of "Orcs are murderers" that you mention isn't but the tip of the iceberg. You don't see but what you want to, but correct me if I'm wrong: Nearly all of this game's core spins around killing and savagery, not just the Half-Orcs. As fair and pure as you may depict your Elven/Paladin character in RP flavor, he's not a better person than the other murderer next door, como to think about it. Do I have a problem with it? Not for the most. The history of mankind has always proven that violence is one heck of a diversion and entertainment for us. But that's not my point. My point is that your point just became roadkill, Final Dream :angel:. Face that Half Orcs are as good as any of them flower-smellers come!
Dave1001 06-18-03, 07:42 PM	HOOAH! I am here! I celebrate the orcness in all walks of life! hooray for half-orcs!
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-19-03, 08:15 AM	The question about the Green Wonder is a little wrong. It depends on the characters actual level for the damage roll. So if you managed to find ten green wonders, yes they would deal a LOT of damage. However they do not deal damage based on the number of Half-Orcs around them. You would have to be about level 16 or 17 before you would gain this ability however based on the requirements for the PrC. If you wish Orcy will repost the PrC here for all of you. The newest version modified on the PrC board on the old boards. DeepwoodElvenArcher, Orcy would have to say yes to that, however only do so if you believe you have something that can keep the topic alive. For example, Orcy suggests making it a place for discussion of multi-racial groups for one thing. It could also be a place to share stories about any of the races. Think about things along these lines, and Orcy says, yes restart the foundation. In Orcy's opinion being a half-orc means many things. While on one hand you are the indomitable force that wades into combat and takes on all comers. On the other hand, half-orcs can be peaceful and strong in other areas just like any human. Half-Orcs clerics, wizards, and sorcerers are still existant, even if other believe its a bad idea to create a character like these. So, what does it mean to be a Half-Orc? Well, it all depends on who you ask. And finally before Orcy passes out from typing so much, Welcome back dave, and all other Half-Orc foundation members.
Artimus 06-19-03, 05:04 PM	Orcy, what domains do you think you'd have as a deity? And, what's your alignment? My guess: Alignment Domains, Orc, Strength, War The Orc Domain is from FRCS. You gain the smite power and get some pretty cool spells that really fit your image. I'm working on a Priest of Orcy at the moment.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-19-03, 06:01 PM	Those domains look good, Orcy himself is actually Chaotic Good. Orcys given name is actually Kabel Von Drache. He lead an army known as the Knights Von Drache at one point in his career. They were from many assorted races but you could adapt it to be orcish instead. If you want any other information just ask.
zollex5 06-20-03, 12:51 AM	Orcy, I come with a question! How do you get those smilies into the .txt format? Thanks in advance.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-20-03, 08:07 AM	On the site you have the smiley hosted at, choose to rename it. Change the .jpg to a .txt on the tail end that should put it into .txt.
zollex5 06-20-03, 02:00 PM	Thank you. Green and wonderous you are!
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-20-03, 02:22 PM	Orcy is sad that he has yet to see elf-killer on the new boards. Come on back budday! Well, staying on topic now, Orcy would like to give you all information. Green and Wondrous information. Orcy now has his PrC The Green Wonder, linked here (http://lostsoulsx.topcities.com/greenwonder.htm) so you may acess it much faster than if you would have to go through the boards. Have fun with this.
DeepwoodElvenArcher 06-20-03, 08:04 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder But of course, nothing keeps orcy down, you should know that by now. Come back sometime during the week, Orcy should have a story finished of some of his earlier adventures. Say, are you going to pot those adventures, Orcy? I'm rather curious to hear about the amazing exploits of one so green and wonderous... :)
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-20-03, 08:20 PM	Orcy will post the story when he finishes, however he hasnt been able to get to it as much as he had hoped. You see, Orcy's back has been bothering him lately, rather sharp pain kinda things, so he hasnt been able to do much at some times. However, Orcy will get working on that so you may read of him. Keep in mind however that these are written about the time after Orcy's last adventure, so they do not involve the actual campaign he was in.
Kevmann 06-20-03, 11:10 PM	Hail great half orcs. I am kevmann, and are here on behalf of the human foundation. We wish peace and alliance with you, you are half humanity, and are worthy of our respect and trust. Will you not join with us and bring half-orcs into a new era of prosperity?
grimclaw 06-21-03, 02:03 AM	must that usurper kevmann be everywhere? hey,orcy just wondering around checking things out,i've been gone a couple of weeks and was caught by suprise when i saw all these changes. anyway,on to business.i am going to be posting a half elf diety over on the half elf foundation sometime this weekend if i can find the time and was wondering if anyone would be interested if i was to post a half orc got here(not steriotypical)if so i'll work on it during the week and post it next weekend(if im home then) thanks for your time. :angel:
DeepwoodElvenArcher 06-21-03, 09:56 AM	Originally posted by Kevmann Hail great half orcs. I am kevmann, and are here on behalf of the human foundation. We wish peace and alliance with you, you are half humanity, and are worthy of our respect and trust. Will you not join with us and bring half-orcs into a new era of prosperity? Watch your tonuge human... The steward-who-waits-for-the-half-orc-king-elfkiller of this foundation is one Orcy the Green Wonder. You were known to this one so green and so wonderous upon a time, and I do not think he will ally with you so easily....
Shadow Adept 06-21-03, 11:04 AM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Good. Orcys given name is actually Kabel Von Drache. :rofl: I guess you don't know what that name means if you translate it from german? Btw do orcs qualify or are only half-orcs allowed?
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-21-03, 01:33 PM	Who says Orcy doesnt know what it means when translated? Anyway, Orcy would have to say yes, an Orc could join the foundation if he wished, after all they are our brothers and sisters. Sure Grimclaw, go ahead and post it if you wish. Orcy will be happy to see it. Now, for Kevmann. Orcy will not ally with you humans, he does not like the way you seem to operate. Your corruption runs deep human, and Orcy will not allow it to seep into this foundation. Orcy believes the others will agree with him on this. We do not need one such as yourself, Kevmann, as an ally.
Kevmann 06-21-03, 01:38 PM	Fine, go ahead, ally yourselves with your orc allies, but you have become hostile to our foundation, and shall be treated as such!
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-21-03, 01:45 PM	You believe a human will scare Orcy? Then you do not know what you speak of. Orcy has nothing against humans, he has nothing against any race. However, you, and your foundation are a disgrace. A disgrace to humans and people from all areas and races. Orcy will stand against whatever you may throw, for Green and Wondrous I am. HOOAH!
DeepwoodElvenArcher 06-21-03, 05:12 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder You believe a human will scare Orcy? Then you do not know what you speak of. Orcy has nothing against humans, he has nothing against any race. However, you, and your foundation are a disgrace. A disgrace to humans and people from all areas and races. Orcy will stand against whatever you may throw, for Green and Wondrous I am. HOOAH! ...that was beautiful....I think I'm going to frame it on my wall... You tell him, Orcy!
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-21-03, 06:01 PM	Have you seen this my brothers? Kevmann has declared us enemies of the human foundation. He says we are hostile toward them. When did we take any hostile actions toward their foundation? Orcy calls upon you, his brothers, to stand against this human foundation. This does not mean he wishes you to flame them, that is the last thing Orcy wants to happen. But know this, we shall be unified, and no human shall survive our combined might should he try to insult our names.
Artimus 06-21-03, 06:24 PM	Thundarr, High Priest of Orcy shall stand against this injustice! They think that because we come out with a -2 total to stats that they can accuse us of something and get away with us. Rise up fellow orcs and half-orcs. May he who is great and wonderous lead us to victory over these pathetic humans! We shall defeat them not with axes, flames, and bloodshed(That is plan B...) but by proving that we are a mature yet powerful group! Our foundation shall arise as the most powerful! Come my brothers! -Thundarr, High Priest of the Green and Wonderous One Fighter2/Priest8/Priest of Orcy10
ShoshuroKaigen 06-21-03, 09:19 PM	The grim Bale-Eye shall join you oh so Green and Wondrous Orcy! Let us unite under the elf-killer and defend our name from the humans! "Do not meet the gaze of the shaman with the evil eye!". I will humbly join, Bale-Eye, Half-Orc Druid 8/Hexer 5
grendle 06-21-03, 09:35 PM	I would like to join the half orc foundation if you do not care. It would be an honor!:bow: :angel:
Sarzyn 06-21-03, 10:02 PM	Could I be 28?
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-21-03, 10:36 PM	0000000028 Sarzyn (on request) 0000000029 ShoshuroKaigen 0000000030 grendle Orcy welcomes you all, he is glad to see our ranks grow even more. He is proud of his brothers, standing up for our half-orc name but not needed to result to violence. Of course, there may come the time we must take to battle, and then my brothers, then the lands will tremble in fear. HOOAH!
Artimus 06-21-03, 10:40 PM	I said we should outnumber them first, proving our awesomeness, sir Orcy. Chopping off their heads comes if the first plan doesn't work. EDIT: They have 7 members. Hmmm....... I wonder if that says anything...
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-21-03, 10:50 PM	Orcy appreciates your enthusiastic view on the matter Atrimus. We shall not shed blood unless need be, we shall not go to war unless we must. Our allies are great, if they are threatened we shall defend them. Even if that means we must assist the elves. An enemy of my enemy is my friend, and currently Kevmann and his tainted Human foundation is the enemy of all races. Now, lets get some Prcs and stuff posted on here, Orcy is still working on his story but health problems are slowing him down a bit. Orcy would love to see some Half-Orc classes and items, anything you wish to make half-orc related posted here. On a side note, Artimus, Orcy realized today that his left arm is a metallic arm of Nyr, thus, you could make an artifact for your game that is his natural arm, which at one point was tacked to his armor as a.... souvenire of his own death and ressurection. Anyway, just a thought that you may be able to use.
zollex5 06-21-03, 10:52 PM	What is this? It would seem that Zollex is exiting the halls of the Human Foundation in the black of night. He seems to be headed for the...Half-elven Foundation. He arrives gives the word to Silmarien and an army is summoned. The half-elves, elves, half-orcs, and many other races were prepared for battle. What? They are all headed back to the Human Foundation. The army fortified themselves outside of the foundation. The humans inside awake from the noise. Kevmann finds that his former cohort, Zollex, has betrayed him. The bead Zollex had given to him feels hot. It looks to be gathering energy. The energy was then released in a flaming burst... Red Beads of Betrayal These two beads, upon first examination, appear to be Super Spicy Hot Tamales of Ultimate Peace. These beads act as the afore mentioned item until the alliance is broken, upon which time the person who did not break the alliance's bead explodes as an Empowered Delayed Blast Fireball. If the beads are ingested, it has the same effect, except the damage is increased by 5d6 (regardless if it will increase it beyond spell limits). Caster Level: 17th; Prequisites: Craft Wonderous Item, Delayed Blast Fireball; Market Price: 40,000gp; Weight:- There! it would seem that Kevmann has fallen into a storytime checkmate! Also, I reinstate my memberships in the foundations I was in. I'll go fix my sig. If your foundation was (or wasn't) noted here and you would like it to be, please post and I will edit this. May as well post it here, too.
Sarzyn 06-21-03, 10:58 PM	Thanx (bows to orcy)
ShoshuroKaigen 06-21-03, 11:16 PM	I am proud to be a humble servant to the Horde. I am working on a half-orc/orc only prc called the Zhack-Tar, the caller of the dead, the mourner of souls, for all of us bard oriented kinsmen. I will finish it up tonight.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-21-03, 11:32 PM	Orcy is glad to hear that, he will be awaiting it and tell you what he thinks in the morning. It is late for Orcy, he is tired, even he must rest. Good-Night my brothers.
Jamma 06-22-03, 08:15 PM	hay join the minotuar foundation and if u have any ideas plz tell me ok :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-22-03, 08:15 PM	Well, lets get back to the toic before we get clicked like the other foundations... Orcy would have had his story posted today but he was in the hospital for ten hours. They still don't know what wrong but *shrugs* what can ya do. Anyway, Orcy may take a break from his story to design some half-orc/orc PrCs. He isnt sure as of yet but he will be adding more on this topic.
Artimus 06-22-03, 08:25 PM	Orcy, I forgot to ask, what weapon does Orcy use the most? I need to know this for your favored weapon(Since you have the war domain) I'm working on a Priest of Orcy PrC. I'm beginning to find that the War Priest is basically what I'm going for. I figure that I'll just modify it a bit to make it more Orc-Like.
Jamma 06-22-03, 08:27 PM	hay why were u in the hospitl :confused:
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-22-03, 08:29 PM	Orcy uses a Greatsword. His own is +15 shocking, flaming, icy burst, keen, etc. (Orcy was a fanatic about strength in battle) I was in the hospital because of a few back problems I've been having. Pretty bad pains in the mornings, they arent sure whats causing it, they just know its not kidney stones and it doesnt seem to be an infection. I'll tell you all whats going on when I find out in case I have to take a bit of an absence from the boards.
Kazoron Mithrilaxe 06-22-03, 10:15 PM	'at be a right pity. Someone so green an' wondrous as ye should nay 'ave troubles like 'at. Fire whate'er fool o' a cleric were takin' care o' ye, an' get a good un', preferably a cleric ta yerself, ye know 'e'll do whate'er 'e can ta fix ye up. Seriously though, how bad is it?
Artimus 06-22-03, 10:20 PM	Excuse me, I AM his high priest!! Are you insulting the high priest of the mighty green one?
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-22-03, 10:20 PM	It's not bad enough that Orcy wont survive. Sure, I get a lot of frickin pain in the morning. But right now I got me some pills for that. Pain killers that would likely stop you from feeling Orcy's fist being driven into you, well... maybe not. Don't worry yerself over it, I'll be fine. It may be painful but I'll last.
grimclaw 06-22-03, 10:32 PM	foundation roleplaying at The One Land(foundation based roleplaying encounters):angel:
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-23-03, 09:19 PM	I put my hand upon my hip, when you bump I bump we bump.
Jamma 06-23-03, 11:23 PM	hay every body this is grimclaw's nephew he will be back this friday ok spered it on plz thnx :) :)
Artimus 06-24-03, 09:24 AM	I'm not sure if it is my place, but I would like to ask people that are offering 'alliances', 'treaties', asking us to join their foundation, or whatever to back off from our foundation. The Half-Orcs don't wish to be enemies with anybody, I assure you. But we really aren't into the concept of the foundations creating a war against each other. I think I speak for all of us when I say that the Half-Orcs will make every attempt we can to stay OUT of the above mentioned war in the event that it happens. Thank You, -Thundarr, High Priest of Orcy
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-25-03, 02:31 PM	Ok, Orcy is back, he was sleeping most of yesterday. He was supposed to have a test done, yet they didn't do the test, and the "prep" had him up all night. But, Orcy is feeling fine now, so, on to half-orc business. Orcy's new PrC is slowly coming along, he will have it looked at on the PrC boards when its finished then it shall come strait to all of you wonderous half-orcs.
Jamma 06-25-03, 07:21 PM	hay jammas back can any body help get some ideas plz :confused: :D
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-25-03, 07:52 PM	what would you like ideas on, Orcy can help you depending on what it is yer looking for Ideas on.
Silmarien Aldalome 06-25-03, 08:34 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Ok, Orcy is back, he was sleeping most of yesterday. He was supposed to have a test done, yet they didn't do the test, and the "prep" had him up all night. But, Orcy is feeling fine now, so, on to half-orc business. Orcy's new PrC is slowly coming along, he will have it looked at on the PrC boards when its finished then it shall come strait to all of you wonderous half-orcs. Welcome back Orcy. Great to see you Here again.....has anyone seen Grimclaw?
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-26-03, 03:09 PM	Originally posted by Jamma hay every body this is grimclaw's nephew he will be back this friday ok spered it on plz thnx Orcy believe he wont be back until friday for some reason. ;)
Silmarien Aldalome 06-26-03, 09:56 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Orcy believe he wont be back until friday for some reason. ;) Ahh, thou art friends then, methinks - mayhap across two Universes...thank you Orcy *scratches head* *looks straight at you - Blue Eyes flare with Dweomer* ...Orcy, excuse my ignorance - but I have no knowledge of your Orcy-ness as a character - do you bear Arms, or are you a Diviner....mayhap a rogue even... ;) also....Grimclaw and I have carved out some space for the Peredhil at the Planes Roleplaying encounters - Two Threads - the beginnings of Foundation based Encounters - it's what I've coined an "Interlace Game" - a meta-game requiring multiple threads Ai! But the Orcs are also needed... ...Be forever Welcome.....for what world would it be without all ye folk... http://boards1.wizards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=341
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-27-03, 10:41 AM	Orcy carries a Greatsword, he wears a torn robe (robe of eyes) as a cape over his heavy dwarf-crafted armor. The armor bears the fang of a worm on each shoulder. He bears a scar over his left eye and his entire left arm is metal. Here is a picture by Meatboy from the old boards that is a very good depiction of his aged self, the current Orcy. http://images.deviantart.com/large/indyart/fantasy/aged_wonder.jpg
DeepwoodElvenArcher 06-27-03, 02:39 PM	I have a question Orcy. Is your character's actual name Orcy, or is that just something you took to calling him?
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-27-03, 02:41 PM	The characters actual name is Kabel, Orcy is just a nickname he took when fighting in an arena. So, he is Orcy the Green Wonder.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-29-03, 02:53 PM	Ahem, Orcy leaves for one day and now were on page 2? Well, thats not what he expected. For an update Orcy's story is a little over 50% complete and his new PrC Child of the Orcs, is about 25% done. So, what have my brothers been doing this last week, Orcy does not see many of you.
grendle 06-30-03, 03:16 AM	If you are in the all races foundation arent u in all races?:angel: :D
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-30-03, 12:30 PM	Orcy doesnt see what you mean by that... You cannot really be all races at one time, thats a little hard to have. But respecting all races is something Orcy does. Anyway, Orcy should get back to work on his two projects here.
DeepwoodElvenArcher 06-30-03, 03:00 PM	What's Orcy's alighment? I'm considering putting an NPC based on Orcy in my campain that I am DMing...
DeepwoodElvenArcher 06-30-03, 03:00 PM	Accursed double posts...
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-30-03, 04:22 PM	Orcy is Chaotic Good and Worships Kord. He was planning on becoming either a templar of Kord or a something I cant remember the name of but is just like a paladin, of kord. Edit: that thing was a holy liberator, I think.
OrigamiCommando 06-30-03, 05:11 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder http://images.deviantart.com/large/indyart/fantasy/aged_wonder.jpg Sexy, kind of... Nice choice of weaponry, by the way :)
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-01-03, 11:37 AM	Can't go wrong with a Greatsword. This brings up a question, what is yer favorite weapon to use with yer half-orcs? DO you go with the double axe, or maybe a greataxe, or do you break the steryotypical Orc with an axe Idea? C'mon boys, lets get this foundation back on track!
drachentoeter 07-01-03, 12:04 PM	Nope. I like flails, morningstars and other heavy bludgeoning weapons. Crushing skulls is more effective with those. In the real world they had devastating effects even on the heaviest armored opponents. They were not as easily deflected and rather put some big dents in the armor. Btw strength helps a lot in wielding those babies (a natural fit here).:fight!:
Ouroboros 07-01-03, 03:14 PM	Composite longbow Ranger
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-01-03, 03:23 PM	Composite longbow eh? Half-Orc archer, nice concept. Never really see much of those. Keep em coming boys.
OrigamiCommando 07-01-03, 03:28 PM	Mine uses a bayonet attatched to the end of her masterwork mandolin. She also used a garrotte and mouth darts. She's a bard. "Ptoo! In your eye, samurai! Hooah!"
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-01-03, 04:57 PM	Very creative Orcy likes it. I also have a half-orc cohort in another game that uses a gurisame. I don't know why people dont use polearms more, they're really quite effective.
Artimus 07-01-03, 10:59 PM	My weapon of choice is the Warhammer. I statted my character in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn first, where he couldn't use anything but bludgeoning weapons(He was a Priest/Fighter)
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-02-03, 10:48 AM	Orcys new PrC is on the PrC boards in final preperation for being posted here. If you wish to see it before it is completely done (in case of any editing needed) you can check it out. It is "Sacred Child of the Orcs"
Nazzokk 07-02-03, 10:54 AM	well...maybe my orcish brothers got some hints for me...? http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53966 :cookie:
Krunk The Smasher 07-03-03, 04:33 AM	Me Half Orc, Krunk. Me Want Join. Please? :bigeyes: Green and Wonderous is Orcy! :bow: Krunk want be like Orcy when me grow up! :bow:
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-03-03, 10:57 AM	Krunk, you are number 0000000031 Orcy welcomes you to the foundation. http://locustwoodkeep.stormpages.com/images/HOOAH.txt http://www.geocities.com/edymnionii/OrcHug.txt 0000000001 elf killer 32 0000000002 Orcy The Green Wonder 0000000003 vassalich 0000000004 TashaR 0000000005 Orcan-man 0000000006 quark12000 0000000007 Gatewayii 0000000008 Ouroboros 0000000009 Dave1001 0000000010 Orc_Fodder 0000000011 OrigamiCommando 0000000012 Laup Steelhart 0000000013 Fang_Turnskull 0000000014 Elliot Quincy Fancypants III 0000000015 Hobbit_Slasher 0000000016 ShadeWalkeR 0000000017 Korhend 0000000018 Nazzokk 0000000019 blob .2 0000000020 BLARGH 0000000021 Ax'Orl 0000000022 Orguth the Brawler 0000000023 Nupp, Half Orc Druid 0000000024 Jamma 0000000025 Slithe 0000000026 Artimus 0000000027 texaskron 0000000028 Sarzyn 0000000029 ShoshuroKaigen 0000000030 grendle 0000000031 Krunk The Smasher
Nazzokk 07-03-03, 11:07 AM	is there actually somthing like a minotaur foundation? :twitch:
texaskron 07-03-03, 11:21 AM	Double axes, heavy flails, and greatswords are good... but what about a heavy lance? With spirited charge and all that jazz. Guisarmes are fun, too, though. An 1/2orc barbarian with a guisarme is about as good as an 1/2orc fighter/paladin with a heavy lance.
Ouroboros 07-03-03, 01:41 PM	Originally posted by Nazzokk is there actually somthing like a minotaur foundation? :twitch: go to search and you will find in other words yes! Don't get lost :D ok ok
Blackswordsman 07-03-03, 05:25 PM	Seeing as i've been playing a half orc for the past i think 6 months. I'm playing Xia-Feng a half orc of chinese decent. He's a Rog1/barb1/Ftr7/Drexel swordaman 5. Weapon of choice: full blade. I'm working on getting up to level 20, so i can get more levels of rogue. For those unfamiliar with the drexel swordsman its listed in swashbucking adventures. I must say, pretty much everyone in my gaming group was suprised when i showed up as a one eyed, white beared very old half orc. So, if you'll have me, i'd like to be a member for life.
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-03-03, 05:42 PM	You will be member #0000000032 Blackswordsman, Welcome to the foundation. http://locustwoodkeep.stormpages.com/images/HOOAH.txt http://www.geocities.com/edymnionii/OrcHug.txt
Kevmann 07-03-03, 05:49 PM	MUAHAHAHA, Look at that cute little green guy hug the yellow guy, that is so funny, I almost started rolling on the ground laughing at that... Realy... I mean... OH NO... *begins spasiming*
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-03-03, 06:58 PM	*pokes Kevmann* Oh great, hes at it again, someone get the shovel!
Artimus 07-03-03, 08:01 PM	Kevmann, why exactly are you here, again? We are perfectly happy the way we are. We do not want to have our foundation locked because we have wars going on here. Let us be. And yes, the green guy is awesome and he has been around for a long time.
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-03-03, 08:16 PM	now now, Let Kevmann have some fun, all the war stuff is going on in a different area now. I believe a link was posed somewhere on this thread by Grimclaw.
Artimus 07-05-03, 01:19 PM	Come on guys, let's stay active here! We don't want to be lost in these forums. By the way Orcy, that Orc Child PrC rocked. I'm going to be using it also.
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-05-03, 02:58 PM	Well thank you, gonna have to get summore Ideas. I shall have an army of orcish PrCs!
texaskron 07-05-03, 09:34 PM	Hrmmm... How do folks usually develop their half-orc's backstory? Starting with the "hardest" part: Origin: Mother raped by an orc? Father raped an orc? True love? With half-elves it is easier to see how the parents could find each other attractive but its a little harder in the case of half-orcs.
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-05-03, 10:11 PM	Orcys mother and father were actually in love. However they were killed, one for being an orc, the other for loving an orc. He was then taken in by humans. They were killed by a group of orcs (lots of death in his history). He was taken in by an orc family that was more civilized than most. They taught him to fight like an orc, however he was already trained a bit as a human. So he had training from both worlds. Eventually he went adventuring and now hes a half-orc thats lived past his time.
The man formerly known as Woza 07-06-03, 04:24 AM	Originally posted by Orky The question is, have YOU ever read one. Maybe the first few posts go in a fashion like that. Well that's 4 pages read and I'm still not overly inspired. No offence Orky, I come not to flame, but you dared me to read and read I have. There just isn't anything here (so far) that suggests to me that foundations warrant saving. However, I will give you this, most of the others are indeed worse than here.
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-06-03, 11:40 AM	Then we have differing opinions. Oh.. and its Orcy.
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-07-03, 03:57 PM	Hello? Anybody out there? C'mon people, lets get to doing something. If you have any half-orc or Orc varients post em here. If you have any home-made Orc/ Half-orc weapons or magic items, post em here (would be nice to see some things for that orc blood). Any Orcish PrCs? thats right put em up. The power or Orcy compels you THE POWER OF ORCY COMPELS YOU! :D
Nazzokk 07-08-03, 03:36 AM	well I got an orc double axe...one side of it deals electric damage...so it is 1D8 / 1D12 / 1D6 + 1D8 - if i deal more than 10 points of electric damage i receive 1 D 6 electric damage myself, for "ful" electric damage 1D12
Artimus 07-08-03, 12:55 PM	It's something I've been working on in my game: +2 STR, -2 Int +2 Intimidate -2 Diplomacy Weapon Familiarity: Double Spear Darkvision 60ft Orc Blood (This can actually be good in my game. I have a bunch of specific race-only weapons) It's still not too powerful, but I like it.
texaskron 07-08-03, 01:51 PM	Pretty cool, Artimus. I like the +2 Str, -2 Int since it "allows" for 1/2 Orc sorcerors. I can see some cool Barbarian/Sorcerors coming out of that variant. Fighters and rangers, paladins, even. Thugish rogues that can browbeat with the best of them. Warlords who can inspire the troops to greatness and so on. How 'bout this for an Orc: +4 Str, -2 Int, -2 Wis, -2 Cha Darkvision 60ft Orc Blood (they are orcs) +2 to Intimidate and Climb (Orcs are good at browbeating and have powerful upperbodies) +2 to Spot and Listen Scent Second Skin: Treats Hide Armor as a Light Armor Weapon Familiarity: Orc Double Axe Favored Class: Barbarian Half-Orc: +2 Str, -2 Int Darkvision 60ft Orc Blood +2 to Intimidate Access to Scent as a Feat Favored Class: Fighter *and* Barbarian Half-Orcs are weaker but more charismatic than their Orc parents, the Human blood has dulled their senses somewhat but has granted them greater flexibility and mental staying power. Still adept at beating things, Half-Orcs are great at both utilizing their training and releasing their fury against their enemies. Both might be a bit over-powered. Gonna hafta play-test them sometime.
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-08-03, 02:07 PM	Orcy thinks they're pretty good. Would have to test them out to see if theyre overpowered or not but they look good from here. All three of them that is. If you want to Artimus, post some of your weapon and items that go with Orc blood here.
Nazzokk 07-08-03, 03:57 PM	hey there my orkish brothers...could you maybe help me with something not-so-rollplay-related...? I'm in on this german online election and whoever wants could gimme his vote 3:- D http://www.misshomepage.de/_data/detail.php?BID=4698 ---> click on "stimme" in the left upper corner, fill in your email, choose 2 things from the puldown menu and press "abstimmen"...soon you'll receive a mail - just click the link in it...that's it... :rolleyes: thanx for your help...
Artimus 07-08-03, 10:24 PM	For those who couldn't put 2 and 2 together for the Double Spear: Double Spear 5GP 1d8/1d8 x3 Piercing 7lb (Weights & Cost might be a little off) Now, if I could find my campaign notes... Hmmm.. I'll go from memory now. (insert cool name here. I'l open to ideas) In the hands of anyone normal, it seems to be a +2 Greataxe. But in the hands of an Orc or Half-Orc, it's true power is shown. While in their hands, it functions as a +3 Keen Greataxe and allows the (half) orc to rage once per day. If they already have rage as a class ability, they may rage once more per day.
drachentoeter 07-08-03, 11:15 PM	That's cheating. Trying to get votes for the quality of your homepage from people that have seen neither your's nor any of the others in the competition. Also it has nothing to do with half orcs or RPGs at all. I'd aprecciate it if I wouldn't have to read s*** like that on this boards.:nonono:
Nazzokk 07-09-03, 02:58 AM	well it said in my post, that it is not RPG-related - so if you're tired of not RPG-related stuff, why do you read a posting, in which it is explicitely stated, that it is NOT RPG-related...maybe so you can complain afterwards, that you don't like to read non-RPG-related postings...? :turkey:
Nazzokk 07-09-03, 03:06 AM	umm...question....which foes are you actually facing as a level 40 character...? is there still anything you have to fear? *g*
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-09-03, 09:43 AM	Sure... there are still deitys you know. Actually there are any number of things a clever DM can come up with that would still give Orcy a challenge. Granted, it would take a while for some, but theres still quite a bit that could give Orcy a run for his money. Though hes taken a few heads from Archdevils and Demon princes...
Nazzokk 07-09-03, 09:57 AM	damn my group's level is 10 now and i have no idea what kind of monsters i shall send em when thei're level 20...mean i don't think that it's reasonable, that they face a god every week *gg*
Silmarien Aldalome 07-09-03, 11:12 AM	Greetings Orcy - thanx for the help the other day. Gratitude Posted at Epicentre.... See You Suddenly Silmarien *intonates* *then vanishes*
drachentoeter 07-09-03, 11:43 AM	well it said in my post, that it is not RPG-related - so if you're tired of not RPG-related stuff, why do you read a posting, in which it is explicitely stated, that it is NOT RPG-related...maybe so you can complain afterwards, that you don't like to read non-RPG-related postings...? It said in your post (not in the subject) that it is not so RPG related, which is an euphemism when it had nothing to do with these boards at all. Also I'm not that much of a slow reader that I can't read your whole post in a few seconds....maybe you are...? :turkey: :turkey: And sure I'm scanning these boards every day just to find a post like yours so I can complain a little. I hope I'll find a post tomorow that tells me where to buy my hardware and software or where I can find the best deals on insurances. And yes I don't like non-RPG-related postings. I think they're spam. -----Rant mode off----
Silmarien Aldalome 07-09-03, 12:22 PM	Also I'm not that much of a slow reader that I can't read your whole post in a few seconds....maybe you are...? Ouch....what's goin' on here? hey, thanx for your comments also, elsewhere - I've seen you about.... Anyhowz see you suddenly Silmarien *vanishes*
drachentoeter 07-09-03, 01:48 PM	I didn't like his maybe statement, so I made my own. I might have overdone it but I have no hard feelings towards Nazzok. I just didn't like it when he implied that I was just a complainer and better stop whining. So I wrote a maybe statement that was as offensive and out of thin air as his, ...at least so I thought.
Nazzokk 07-09-03, 03:29 PM	nah, I didn't feel offended (is that the right word...?) by you or something...it's ok when you tell me your opinion, but you must know I'm as well a guy who cannot just shut up, I always have to shoot back *g*...that's what keeps me awake during work...forum-discussions *ggg* so lets enter the next tavern and have a drink for a peaceful future 3:- D...(well for us...not for our foes 3;- )...)
drachentoeter 07-09-03, 04:02 PM	amen
Silmarien Aldalome 07-10-03, 10:36 AM	*reads last two posts* *smiles* that's the music I like to hear - gorgeous Silmarien
zollex5 07-11-03, 06:20 PM	Happy birthday, Orcy! Or did you just put in a random date? Well, anyway, happy birthday!
Silmarien Aldalome 07-11-03, 10:25 PM	Sil Sings: valin nosta'lvan valin nosta'lvan valin nosta melda Orcy valin nosta'lvan!!! Hip Hip Hooray - Hip Hip Horray Silmarine :) PS - The Elvish is grammatically kosher (i think). "to you", in the Birthday Song is the Dative grammatical case.... I know it's not 'propriety' to ask someone's age, but Sil is Chaotic Good - *looks cheekily at you* Many Many Happy Returns Orcy! ZOLLEX!!! THANX FOR THE TIP - even if it really isn't Orcy's 'real' birthday, who needs an excuse to sing the Birthday Song (...chaotic Good....) :)
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-11-03, 11:35 PM	No, its Orcy's real birthday, yes Orcy is now 18. Scary no? Had to have a game today to celebrate :D. Almost went out and did something today but.... nah. Thank you for noticing Zollex :D
anglar 07-11-03, 11:42 PM	Man I'll feel old. I've been playing D&D longer than you've been alive, Orcy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
zollex5 07-11-03, 11:56 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Thank you for noticing Zollex :D Anytime. More cookies! :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: :cookie: :cookie:
Kevmann 07-11-03, 11:57 PM	Hello all, I do not know if this is the appropriate place to say this, and just tell me if it isn't and I will go away. But I still belive that the 3.5 half-orc is underpowered, and I sort of think they should get scent. Does anyone share my opinon or is it just me?
Silmarien Aldalome 07-12-03, 04:40 AM	Originally posted by anglar Man I'll feel old. I've been playing D&D longer than you've been alive, Orcy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Know exactly how you feel Anglar!! *stares at own face - sees age creeping in.... Chin Up my friend, life gets better with age! Glass half full, not half empty!! To Kev - DON'T YOU DARE FEEL UNWELCOME!!!!!! Be Welcome !!! Be Welcome!!!!!!! YES - I concur fully the HALF-ORC IS underpowered. AND THEY SHOULD GET SCENT.....can't you just see LOTR Orcs sniffing on the wind, and knowing how to track the Fellowship, by scent alone. Also, see LOTR Ghan Buri Ghan - and the HUMAN FEAT OF SCENT....does anyone remember how he smelled the Ocean from leagues away as he lead Aragorn and co through His Forest.... Now, I've just had an idea, that we need to develop at the Human Foundation......
Ouroboros 07-13-03, 04:00 AM	As a half-orc you could buy it as a feat if you have a 13+ for wis? or am i just babbeling:b: o and habby birthday to orcy :fight!: so we made some repairs on youre armor. complimants from the dwarf foundation:)
Silmarien Aldalome 07-13-03, 09:28 AM	Originally posted by Ouroboros As a half-orc you could buy it as a feat if you have a 13+ for wis? or am i just babbeling:b: o and habby birthday to orcy :fight!: so we made some repairs on youre armor. complimants from the dwarf foundation:) Greeting Ouroboros! Nice repairs! Orcy's Armour shines Greenly!! ORCY!! Important Info (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=733884#post733884) on this post for you....about your (pending) attack on Dark Lord
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-13-03, 12:01 PM	The half-orc is a bit underpowered in my opinion. Though I love half-orcs anyway. Great for roleplaying and all that. But it would be nice if they got some more abilities, even though it doesnt appear they will.
OrigamiCommando 07-13-03, 07:59 PM	At the very least half-orcs should get scent. I'd take it a step further and remove the penalty to Charisma and give them Favored Class: Any as well.
texaskron 07-14-03, 10:48 PM	Hrmmm... Does anyone have any cool h/orc pictures?
OrigamiCommando 07-14-03, 11:00 PM	I'll scan my orc bard and put it up eventually.
Silmarien Aldalome 07-14-03, 11:59 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder The half-orc is a bit underpowered in my opinion. Though I love half-orcs anyway. Great for roleplaying and all that. But it would be nice if they got some more abilities, even though it doesnt appear they will. G'day Orcy ! Seriousely agreed with you about this... HALF-ORCS are underpowered. They have SO many costs in game from their 'look' for a start. And, they don't have Orc-Blood 'scent' for example, as pointed out by kev, myself and several others. I reckon they should get a bunch of 'survival' features - e.g. bonuses in several skills - like Wilderness Lore, etc..... Cheers Sil PS: check this post (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=749548#post749548) out - if any further questions - let DM know....not too much nerfing in OneLand, but Dark Lord is MOST powerful - else we'd end up getting bored.....hurray back - you are needed.... :bow:
Ouroboros 07-15-03, 03:18 PM	a +1 skill bonus to search and survival checks. snif snif :D Well if they can't get scent they must get the next best thing
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-15-03, 05:41 PM	*sniff sniff* I dont smell anything... Well Orcy, thats because yer a 3e half-orc. Now, lets see what we can do about yer brothers! The half-orc should have a fw more things to them. Why is it the half-orc is the race that should be used to teach people to play, as was said somewhere, probably in the half-orc is the cump race thread. In my opinion it should be elves, thats what everyone and their brother wants to play. If not elves, then Humans. But why do the big burley guys get the shaft? Oh well, its not going to stop me from playing half-orcs. But it is a little annoying.
Silmarien Aldalome 07-15-03, 09:02 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder *sniff sniff* I dont smell anything... Well Orcy, thats because yer a 3e half-orc. Now, lets see what we can do about yer brothers! :rofl: The half-orc should have a fw more things to them. Why is it the half-orc is the race that should be used to teach people to play, as was said somewhere, probably in the half-orc is the cump race thread. In my opinion it should be elves, thats what everyone and their brother wants to play. If not elves, then Humans. But why do the big burley guys get the shaft? Oh well, its not going to stop me from playing half-orcs. But it is a little annoying. Good question......especially in light of fact that without Orcs and Half-Orcs - there is no richness to any mythology. These races - especially the half-casts are important components of any game. A well-played H/O is an inspiration to all players. I think to answer your question - there would be many factors involved - 'selling' by D&D rule-writers being the first to come to mind. What H/O and H/Elves share in common is that they are WAY undersold in Core Rule books. I mean, come on, ONE page on Orcish mythology - um *Presses Buzzer* *ZZZZZZTTTTTTT* That's just simply not right - there should be way much more about the complexity or subtelty of their culture, gods, social organisation etc. And - Like H/E, I reckon H/O should occupy CRUCIAL roles in History. The Half-Casts are 'links' between races....this has GOT to mean something for D&D in the role-played sense.... Cheers Silmarien
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-16-03, 08:07 PM	*push, push, punt* Ok, now that this is NOT on page two. Orcy is happy. As for being half something and half human, it does mean something. Humans and the other race dont like you much. But isnt that always fun :D .
jugah 07-17-03, 03:27 AM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder *push, push, punt* Ok, now that this is NOT on page two. Orcy is happy. As for being half something and half human, it does mean something. Humans and the other race dont like you much. But isnt that always fun :D . true! just more fun! jugah
Ouroboros 07-19-03, 02:17 PM	Do the orcs realy have weapon familtari with some weapons i can't find it in MM 3,5 (shame less bumb)
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-19-03, 03:31 PM	I don't think so, half-orcs got screwed yet again in 3.5. Oh well.
Silmarien Aldalome 07-22-03, 08:12 AM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder I don't think so, half-orcs got screwed yet again in 3.5. Oh well. NEVER GIVE IN! CHANGE THE RULES! Hiya Orcy my friend - I'd like to see H/O CORE rule mods developed here for use in my campaigns in Oz...... Which aspect of 3.5 are you unhappy with, in particular - let's have a look and do some fixing. Also - thanx for the Weave comments at the Planes I really appreciated it - check out This Post and Three Prior (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=817949#post817949) for outcome. I re-did the research - Mystra is good, Shar Evil, and each Weave 'a part of' each god - fused to. See You Suddenly Silmarien -
Tae Kwon Dan 07-22-03, 03:28 PM	Since you guys are really into the half-orc thing and I have to throw a little fuel on the fire and you will actually do something about it. Please look at the new Wood Elf and notice that apparently +2 STR is only worth two stats if you're an Orc. :rolleyes:
Ouroboros 07-29-03, 02:18 PM	should half-orcs get a +2 for concentration skills?
drachentoeter 07-29-03, 06:21 PM	Is there a reasoning behind that? I mean why should they get +2 concentration? I'd be happy if they got scent as a possible feat at level 1 and I think it would make up for the powergap to other races and fit their description as well. But how does this bonus fit in?
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-30-03, 10:45 AM	Hullo, Orcy has returned from his College Orientation. Hmmm... a concentration bonus? I don't really see how that would work out. There doesnt really seem to be anything behind giving them that kind of bonus.
Ouroboros 07-30-03, 01:17 PM	Wel half-orcs are more mages at the front battle and better at handeling pain that a human. (when struck and casting a spell it would fail mutch)
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-30-03, 01:39 PM	While its true that some half-orcs may be able to take more damage, I still don't think giving them a bonus to concentration would do much. They are already given penalties in two of the three spellcasting abilities. So only half-orc clerics would benefit from this bonus.
SwordMaster 07-30-03, 02:56 PM	Hello, my friends, the human-orcs! 'Tis me, SwordMaster, loyal compainion of elf killer 32. (Did I accidentally underline something back there? :smirk: ) At the moment, elf killer 32 is away, but I am amazed he hadn't posted at all before. :confused: Anyway, I will tell him that the Green Wonder has led his mighty foundation on. Being a wizard, I helped him through a time portal to battle the techno mage (d20 Modern) who ended the era of his first foundation. I prepare to lead him to address his brothers, though he will be reluctant to join forces with the Elf Foundation. Even being a dwarf, I have attempted to counsel him in accepting the elves, but he will not end his prejudice. Anyway . . . :D Originally posted by Orcy the Green Wonder No, its Orcy's real birthday, yes Orcy is now 18. Scary no? Happy birthday. http://www.wwoz.org/images/birthday_cake_brown.gif I can imagine many posters in their 20's imitating the :OMG! smilie instead of the :bow:, now.:rofl: So--you're going to war with the Human Foundation. Never liked humans that much, D&D and otherwise. :devil: Where'd the story go, the Once upon a time boards? (Never been there.) About the Concentration thing, half-orcs would be good at that stuff because of their high Constitution (the key ability). I feel sorry for Kevmann . . . :( EDIT: Not anymore!! Just read the Dwarf Foundation! http://www.geocities.com/edymnionii/MadBlow.txt Damn humans!
jugah 07-30-03, 08:36 PM	Orcy The Green Wonder - re concentration bonuses - is the Orc College Enclave giving bonuses for concentration to combat the wizards and elves? There is no need to subvert our power, for terror is not our aim. Jugah
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-30-03, 08:48 PM	Shhh, don't tell the elves but were only nice to them because that way we can get close enough to chop them up later. As for the war thing, there is a thread on another section of the boards, I believe Grimclaw posted a link around here somewhere so you can find it if you'd like. As for the story, I do not believe anybody has carried it over from the other boards. I may have to do that, or if you would like to go ahead. Just tell me so I don't make a second one of them.
Silmarien Aldalome 07-30-03, 09:48 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Shhh, don't tell the elves but were only nice to them because that way we can get close enough to chop them up later. As for the war thing, there is a thread on another section of the boards, I believe Grimclaw posted a link around here somewhere so you can find it if you'd like. As for the story, I do not believe anybody has carried it over from the other boards. I may have to do that, or if you would like to go ahead. Just tell me so I don't make a second one of them. AHHHHH!!! Shrillmarien PS: great to see you back - of course we missed you!
Silmarien Aldalome 07-30-03, 09:58 PM	Originally posted by SwordMaster [B]Happy birthday. [IMG] So--you're going to war with the Human Foundation. Never liked humans that much, D&D and otherwise. :devil: Where'd the story go, the Once upon a time boards? (Never been there.) About the Concentration thing, half-orcs would be good at that stuff because of their high Constitution (the key ability). I feel sorry for Kevmann . . . :( Re: war Here (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=878482#post878482) but make sure you read the opening post of this (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50588)
SwordMaster 08-01-03, 12:47 PM	Thanks, Sil. Since we're on page 6 now, I figured I should re-post this: Originally posted by me I feel sorry for Kevmann . . . :( EDIT: Not anymore!! Just read the Dwarf Foundation! http://www.geocities.com/edymnionii/MadBlow.txt Damn humans! Last edited by SwordMaster on 08-01-03 at 12:42 PM
SwordMaster 08-01-03, 03:12 PM	Click here (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73202) to see the half-orc story from the old boards!
SwordMaster 08-03-03, 01:13 PM	Tidy up the headquarters, everyone, elf killer 32 will be coming any day now! Oh, and go write about Shaggrith, too! :D (See above.)
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-03-03, 02:10 PM	Ah, elf killer will be coming back to join us eh? Well Orcy is pleased to hear that, HOOAH!
SwordMaster 08-05-03, 01:13 PM	Write a part of the half-orc story (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73202), people!
KaosKlerik 08-05-03, 02:38 PM	Hail all. I would like to petition for membership in the Half-Orc Foundation. Here is my story. My Dm requires a history for all characters that come into the middle of his campaigns. Before anyone gets upset with his "dislike" of full Orcs keep in mind the way most Half-Orcs come into being is through rape. There are probably Half-Orcs that bear just as much (or more) hatred of Humans. Human/Orc love stories are the exception, although you might be surprised by the actual number. ---Aghnaught Mangelorc --- His mother Hlanna Mangalorn was raped by a Mountain Orc when she wandered too far from home during an Orc raid. The child is named Augustus. He was raised in small human farming community. Routinely teased by other kids, but his mother and grandfather protected him from real harm. Most people at least tolerated him, a few were friendly. His mother could tell he was smart, especially for a Half Orc, and had him educated as much as possible. He remembers how his mother loved hearing the flute played by a traveling Bard who would pass through the town every 6 months or so. His lone attempt to play was hampered by his fingers being too large. At age 10 he began apprenticeship as a Blacksmith. Around his 12 year Orcs raided the area again. Upon seeing he is Half Orc they captured him and took him back to raise “among his own kind”. As he recoiled whenever touched they named him Aghd, a slang term for fear. During his early time with the Orcs he constantly rebelled and was beaten often. He slowly accepted that he couldn’t do anything about his situation and eventually (around age 14) began working as an apprentice blacksmith/slave. Good work only meant he didn’t get beaten. He convinced them to teach him basic fighting techniques since understanding how they are used would enable him to make better weapons. He preferred reach weapons, favoring the Spiked Chain, since they allowed him to hit the stronger Orcs without getting hit back as often. His hatred of Orcs only grew but he managed to keep it hidden. At age 17 after careful study of guard patterns and mapping out several escape routes he made a break for it. While hiding behind the scant cover of a tree after nearly being found by a patrol he made this pledge to Moradin; “I have never worshipped you. You have no reason to help me, but I swear to you that if you help me get out of here I will kill Orcs in your name until the day I die.” He chose Moradin because that was the deity he heard them curse most often. Suddenly the patrol moved on and he made his escape. He made his way back to his village only to discover it was abandoned and the fields fallow. Several weeks of searching turned up word of his mother in a more southerly village. They had moved further from the Orcish border after his capture. Reunited with his mother he spent nearly a year with her before the sight of a traveling dwarf reminded him of his pledge. After a tearful goodbye he headed back north and joined the border guard pledging himself for 2 years. During his service he fought alongside a dwarven warrior, Sheg Havokreaker, who taught him as much as he knew about Moradin. It is Sheg who morphed Aghd and Augustus Mangalorn into Aghnaught (Fear nothing) Mangelorc. After each battle they would tell each other how many Orcs they had killed and in their zeal to outdo each other the number of dead began to rise to beyond the total number of Orcs fought. Thus they decided they would cut off the heads and bring them back to prove their numbers, thus began their tradition of “Counting Skulls”. Before Sheg left (his term was up) he promised to continue the game by sending the skulls to a local pub owner they befriended who would keep the tally. He would boil down the head to just the skull and then inscribed when and how the Orc died. After Aghnaughts term ended he would hook up with caravans traveling through Orc lands and other odd jobs which would have the potential to encounter and slay Orcs. Eventually he joined a band of mercenaries that would hire themselves out as a “recovery squad”. They would track down and recover goods lost when Orcs (and others) raided caravans and outlying towns. It was during this time he came upon a small band of Orcs that had raided a caravan. After dispatching them he discovered an extremely well-made flute among their booty. Remembering his mother’s love for its music he is determined to master the instrument so he can play for her someday. Aghnaught Mangelorc no longer actively hunts down Orcs, but he pursues them doggedly when they cross his path.
KaosKlerik 08-05-03, 02:47 PM	Originally posted by The Final Dream I'd like to open a line of discussion. Specifically, what does it mean to be a Half-orc? Not merely in terms of strength, but in terms of character. What is the archetype of a Half-Orc, anyway? Can a half breed truly be accepted? Even more, do Half-Orcs want to be accepted? After all, most Half-Orcs are thugs or savage warriors, murdering and killing to make a living. It's an interesting thought.[FONT=courier new] I think of Half-Orcs as acting as the Mangalores did in the movie The Fifth Element. My own Half Orc characer is more like the leader, Agnot, since I had to give him a 13 for Int in order to get Expertise.
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-05-03, 04:49 PM	Orcy welcomes you to the foundation. You are member 0000000032 KaosKlerik. HOOAH!
SwordMaster 08-05-03, 05:15 PM	Yay! Someone wrote some more story! (Good job, too, Orcy - finally some action! :)) In case our new members don't know, I have been talking about a "round robin" story I continued from the old boards. We took turns writing parts of it. It was a Half-Orc Foundation thing, but you don't have to be a member to participate. I posted a link to it before.
Thorvar 08-05-03, 05:28 PM	I played a half-orc fighter named Revjac Longtooth for the longest time. As with most (if not all) half-orcs, the circumstances of his birth and childhood are a tale of tragedy... and his life... the way of the outcast and the loner. Yet through it all, he managed to be the noble savage, kind when need be... but also capable of base cruelty to those who richly deserved it.
SwordMaster 08-05-03, 07:13 PM	I have a half-orc Clr/Mnk/Bbn. Yes, you heard right. A CN half-orc cleric/monk/barbarian. I'll post his whole bio when I have one. The basic idea is that he was raised strictly by religious humans, and became a cleric of Kord, pretending to be learning his art from St. Cuthbert, the humans' god. The monastery finally allowed him to become a monk, but after a while he still wasn't satisfied. So he escaped (a turning point in his life, I'll have to come up with some more details) and became a barbarian living on his own. To participate in the history of another half-orc, click here! (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73202) ;)
KaosKlerik 08-06-03, 11:19 AM	Originally posted by SwordMaster I have a half-orc Clr/Mnk/Bbn. Yes, you heard right. A CN half-orc cleric/monk/barbarian. I'll post his whole bio when I have one. The basic idea is that he was raised strictly by religious humans, and became a cleric of Kord, pretending to be learning his art from St. Cuthbert, the humans' god. The monastery finally allowed him to become a monk, but after a while he still wasn't satisfied. So he escaped (a turning point in his life, I'll have to come up with some more details) and became a barbarian living on his own. I guess there are two main ways to develop a character. In one you decide basically what you want him/her to be on a mechanical level and then develop a story to make it fit and in the other you decide a basic background and then design the mechanics afterwards. I've done both. Aghnaught started out as a Human Barbarian , then a Half-Orc and ended up as a Fighter when I decided he would use a reach weapon. That's when I "discovered" the Spiked Chain. I've never used a reach weapon before becuase you couldn't attack adjacent squares. Now I've started using the Trip and Disarm rules and will take Expertise and Improved Trip at 6th level. It's fun, but not against trolls. :eek:
SwordMaster 08-07-03, 09:32 PM	The one I mentioned, unlike all my other characters (IIRC), was built around stats. I was debating which direction his alignment change would go, but then I realized lawful barbarians can't rage whereas nonlawful monks simply can't get any more monk levels.
KaosKlerik 08-08-03, 09:48 AM	Originally posted by SwordMaster The one I mentioned, unlike all my other characters (IIRC), was built around stats. I was debating which direction his alignment change would go, but then I realized lawful barbarians can't rage whereas nonlawful monks simply can't get any more monk levels. This shouldn't matter since you've already stopped gaining levels in Monk by becoming a Barbarian. Once you stop leveling in Monk you can never gain anymore. 3.0 PHB p40. How do you plan to justify the change in alignment?
Ouroboros 08-08-03, 01:56 PM	that monk gain no more level is scrap are there more campain sttings other then FR and nininrings where monks don't have that penalty? They should have changed it in 3.5 ed:(
SwordMaster 08-08-03, 02:12 PM	Originally posted by KaosKlerik This shouldn't matter since you've already stopped gaining levels in Monk by becoming a Barbarian. Once you stop leveling in Monk you can never gain anymore. 3.0 PHB p40. How do you plan to justify the change in alignment? What I'm saying is that a barbarian-and-then-a-monk can't rage and a monk-and-then-a-barbarian can. That's why he's a monk-and-then-barbarian rather than the other way around. :) About the alignment change, he's naturally chaotic, but he grew up strictly lawful. :P
KaosKlerik 08-08-03, 04:47 PM	Originally posted by SwordMaster What I'm saying is that a barbarian-and-then-a-monk can't rage and a monk-and-then-a-barbarian can. That's why he's a monk-and-then-barbarian rather than the other way around. :) About the alignment change, he's naturally chaotic, but he grew up strictly lawful. :P I guess that kind of like me. I was raised liberal but now I'm conservative.:D
KaosKlerik 08-12-03, 10:53 AM	Hey! If you've already gotten the latest Dragon you will see they stole MY idea for the Spiked Chain, Expertise, Improved Trip combat style. Aghnaught uses his becuase he was weaker (at least he WAS) and he wanted to fight from a distance. Tripping allowed him to fight multiple opponents and keep them at bay as well. I went from 5th to 6th this week so I'll keep you all updated on how well it works. This is a new style for me.
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-12-03, 08:27 PM	Anybody do any work on orc and half orc PrCs lately? Orcy is wondering if the foundation members are working on things. Well... anybody?
Ouroboros 08-13-03, 02:55 PM	I am intressted in Motizica from the realms there are orcs there and they say they are the same as normal orcs. That is strange because they where created because lava hit evil humans. Why don't they have some fire resistance?
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-13-03, 03:39 PM	Well, the lava would probably have burnt them and say twisted their bodies like their souls. Since a lot of things see orcs as evil ugly beasts. Could be the way they think about it. Since the laval burned them in the first place, they wouldnt have resistance to it. This is just a random guess at a way it could be done. But I'm not sure. Still waiting for Elf killer, wheres he gone to swordmaster?
SwordMaster 08-14-03, 06:13 PM	I don't know, Orcy. He was going to get on the Boards (he's never been on since UBB!) some time last week but then he was busy and I haven't really been in touch with him since. :( Watch it, K.K. No politics here. I thought I'd post something I found at Races: Half-Orc is Officially the chump race (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45847&perpage=30&pagenumber=1)
Talcoram Cyndar 08-17-03, 12:13 AM	Greeting Orcy and all! I just wanted to give eveeryone here a little information on orc and half-orcs in my campaign world. For starters, my Homebrew world is based upon a pseudo-historical Earth and all current campaigs are set in Europe. That said, most orc and half-orcs encountered will be of the stardard PHB/MM variety. However, I have included a homeland for the orcs. Their very own nation! The Orcs of the Orc Confederation are similiar to Klingons in psychology and weaponry choices, but not in apperance. In addition, the Confederation Orcs are cunning and strong, but not big on common sence. In game terms, that means I have swapped out the Int penalty for an equal penalty in Wis. Half-orcs born of Confederation stock have similiar adjustments to thier ability scores. There are several tribes that make up the Orc Confederation, among the strongest are the Rus, BelaRus, Ukk, Kozzak, and Ta-Tar. I have even adapted the Kishi Charger PrC from Oriental Adventures to the Kozzak Charger. Imagine the power of a galloping horde of mounted orcs wielding composige shotbows and Bat'leth's! Anyway, I thought everyone here would be interested to know that not al DM's treat Orc/Half-Orcs as fodder and actually give them a rich history and homeland. -TC
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-17-03, 11:15 AM	Orcy sees this, he likes that you have given orcs and half-orcs a place rather than letting them show up in random caves to be killed. Not that all DMs do that but I know one of the DMs I've played with had everything look at my half-orc like it was disgusting and stupid. Well... he had low int and cha but he was still cool. Muahahahaha... anyway, good to hear that someone is using half-orcs and orcs in a different way, even if they are klingon clones. ;)
Ouroboros 08-18-03, 02:53 PM	As a look in a old dragon magazine about evil creatures. You get a +1 for itimitate and -1 diplomacy if youre parents are seen as evil. It is a good one for half-orcs no?
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-18-03, 03:45 PM	I suppose its not a bad thing to use, I mean I know I would be intimidated by a big green guy whos descended from things that are seen as killers that love blood. Wouldnt you?
Talcoram Cyndar 08-18-03, 07:32 PM	...even if they are klingon clones. Not guite. What I was trying to say is my orcs emphasise honor, duty and loyalty. In addition to engoying a good? keg of beer every now and then. ;) -TC
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-18-03, 07:53 PM	Hmmm... ok, maybe not clones. Sound like a good breed of orcs to me. Kinda like Orcy's Knights Von Drache, though they can be any race.
SwordMaster 08-20-03, 11:14 AM	Nice to see the ol' foundation gettin' some posts. If only the half-orc story (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73202) was, too . . . Sorry, Orcy - I don't think the Slayer of Elves will be here anytime soon. He's not very predictable. (Yes, I mean elf killer 32.)
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-20-03, 01:23 PM	Elf killer doesnt love us, Orcy is sad... Well... not really, but Orcy does wonder whats keeping him.
SwordMaster 08-21-03, 12:00 PM	Like I said, he's not very predictable--that's not an insult--he still loves us. :) Actually, he's not even home now . . . but I'll be seeing him Wednesday. Whatever. :bored:
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-21-03, 12:37 PM	Well, Orcy's going to be getting ready for college next week. So I don't know how often I'll be on the boards. Should still be showing up regularly but don't hold me to that. I'll be checking for the elf killer when I'm on too, Orcys watching you muahahahaha*cough*hahaha*cough cough*hahaha... *wheezing*
Capn Charlie 08-21-03, 02:54 PM	Hey, Orcy! Just thought I'd show off the new addition to my sig. Good luck at college, may your pizza always arrive piping hot(or late enough to be half off;) ) HALF-ORCS ROCK!! (obligatory statement to make the anti-foundation peple smile in smug satisfaction, then frown in consternation when they read this)
SwordMaster 08-23-03, 03:22 PM	When my sister was a college freshman, her dorm was directly across the street from a pizza place! I think they even did deliveries. :smirk:
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-23-03, 04:39 PM	I'm hoping I can actually fit into the room, its a two person room and were having 3 people in it. Now... I'm a pretty big guy... so I doubt its going to be too good unless the other two are small. One of ems from Nepal so I can't contact him yet and the others from around queens... which reminds me I have to call him.
Frostbite_Ravenheart 08-24-03, 04:51 PM	Hail Orcy the wonderiously green, how are we today? I wish to enlist in your surprisingly well enlisted cast. However i do not wish to join as a half-orc rather join as a half-orc lover (no i do not LOVE half-orcs but i do LIKE them :P). I say...The half-orcs need to incrase there rep as more then just brutish fighters and tanks and rather as more delict and understanding people that have the best of both human and orc. My literate half-orc cook could make you literally anything you wanted beacuse of his cooking genious :D. Anyways he was a very friendly and honorable creatrue that did not discrimnate about anything. He could befriend his meals cousins so to say :) and would only eat evil or neutral ppl. Occasion "Healthy Rats" would be eaten beacuse he hated rouges but only human rouges he gladfully accepted halflings. And you dident want to fight him beacuse he had a scotsmen rage and a nasty claymore. -Lord Frostbite the orc-friend, wearer of orc-mail, bearer of the orc-swords, known as GRACK the orc-stone.
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-24-03, 06:15 PM	Welcome Frostbite, this makes you member 0000000033. Orcy greets you and bids you come in and drink. Try not to get too loaded... we just redecorated after the last drunken brawl. HOOAH!
Frostbite_Ravenheart 08-25-03, 12:41 PM	Bah Green-orc your telling ME not to get wasted? I've got the blood of a paladin and paladins DONT DRINK...well...THose that do umm....cant er...get wasted beacuse um...they got an immunity to it! Verendil the Vailent Half-Elven Paladin starts drinking up all the booze until he passes out...this way he cant get into any fights beacuse hes passed out. Aciddently however he throws up on a few orcs and gets his ass kicked beacuse he thought his 10 foot pool was his greatsword and had taken off his armor already.
SwordMaster 08-25-03, 03:25 PM	Never have I heard such an eloquent excuse for being a cannibal. *bows in a noble, dwarven fashion* *topples over, ROFL(his)AO* :smirk: :rofl:
KaosKlerik 08-26-03, 12:07 PM	Originally posted by SwordMaster Never have I heard such an eloquent excuse for being a cannibal. *bows in a noble, dwarven fashion* *topples over, ROFL(his)AO* :smirk: :rofl: I dunno, is eating halflings considered cannibalism for Half-orcs?
SwordMaster 08-26-03, 01:07 PM	Well, eating a humanoid . . . or really any intelligent creature . . . maybe not. Whatever. In the novel The Time Machine, humans have branched into--in D&D terms--weakling nymphs and evil orcs. They eat the stupid, beautiful, beauty-loving, more human-like creatures. They are described as cannibals. Whatever. :rolleyes: :P
SwordMaster 08-26-03, 03:39 PM	Orcy (and everybody else) - elf killer 32 might arrive at the Half-Orc Fortress sometime soon! :) (. . . which doesn't really mean anything. You'll have to give 'im an http://www.geocities.com/edymnionii/OrcHug.gif when he gets here! :P )
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-26-03, 05:17 PM	Well, Orcy wont be around on the 28th, watch him show up then. *sigh* packing sucks... just doesnt seem right. Oh well, college should be fun... at least I hope... hmmm... moo.
Silmarien Aldalome 08-26-03, 10:42 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Well, Orcy wont be around on the 28th, watch him show up then. *sigh* packing sucks... just doesnt seem right. Oh well, college should be fun... at least I hope... hmmm... moo. *puts on Orc Make-Up* *teases up hair into matted mess* *installs plastic fangs* *and puts on false-body hair* In gravelly voice says ....Orcy! Make sure you eat more than your share of food - humans don't need as much!... Silly-marien
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-26-03, 11:50 PM	Hmmm... Sil theres something different about you... hmmm... http://www.geocities.com/orcythegreenwonder/thumbsup.txt
kedi 08-27-03, 04:24 AM	Half orc-half elf, what'd ye say??
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-27-03, 12:33 PM	Orcy tiwtches at the thought... and not in a good way. With an elf... ugh.. really. Now half elves are more acceptable... but still got that elf blood in em. That can end up being a reaaaaal turn of for one so green and wondrous as I. But hey, you never know. (now I feel like a comercial)
Ouroboros 08-27-03, 01:53 PM	In Dangerous Dezinence or what ever is a half-orc/half-elf race and the elfs let them starf even if he/she is only 10 ft away and elfs are picknicking well is that fare no it isn't:(
Silmarien Aldalome 08-28-03, 02:47 AM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Orcy tiwtches at the thought... and not in a good way. With an elf... ugh.. really. Now half elves are more acceptable... but still got that elf blood in em. That can end up being a reaaaaal turn of for one so green and wondrous as I. But hey, you never know. (now I feel like a comercial) *cracks* - Half-Elven psychosis emerges Jan-Marien1: What did he MEAN by that Jan-Marien2: SHUT UP JAN! He was just being friendly Jan-Marien1: rrreeeaaahhhhh Sil-Marsha: It's all YOUR fault Jan - you always ruin everything (pouts, and swooshes hair). Sil-Grugaghz: (in deep and Gravelly voice) SHUT UP YOU ELFY WOOSES! *pulls it together* Silmarien
Ouroboros 08-28-03, 02:51 PM	+2 Wis -2 Int -2 Cha fave class all?
SwordMaster 08-28-03, 04:28 PM	*steps out of huge tent* *carries scroll to the podium* I saw elf killer 32 yesterday . . . we went to the NYS Fair. Um, Orcy, you're gonna die when you hear this. This morning, he was going to post here from my computer, but he had to leave right at that moment!" :OMG! http://tetrica.com/majik/smilies/cry.gif *unfurls scroll* "An unfortunate turn of events has caused yet another delay in the appearance of your leader. However, I present to you a brief message from him:'I'm sorry I haven't posted in so long. It's been such a long time since I've had time to get on the boards and the new boards are a pain in the http://www.geocities.com/edymnionii/Censored.txt. BTW, what college are you going to, Orcy? A now for a magnimonious elf killer moment, to prove my sincerity to this foundation, I shall sing the theme to The Bodyguard by Dolly Parton, originally performed by Whitney Houston. (And I will always love you, ooh...)'" He also said something about all creatures but half-orcs fleeing from his soprano--or something like that. :uh-huh: :bored: :rolleyes: :confused: (Aak! I'm on a smilie spree!) Yesterday elf killer and I noticed an article in the newspaper about college roommates. It had a picture of these two girls rolling their eyes at each other. He said I should tell you that those were your roommates. I thought a picture of a Yeti would be better. (I'm not against people from Nepal!) Here's a link to the article (http://www.pressconnects.com/tuesday/lifestyle/stories/li082603s25033.shtml) from the newspaper's website. Orc-elf favored class? Sorcerer, psion, psychic warrior, or any seems fit. P.S. I requested the Orcy-bump. I was going to surprise you with it. Hope ya like it. Pesonally, I think you look younger or dumber or something, no offense Dragon Master. :bow:
Ouroboros 08-29-03, 08:12 AM	This is how i wanted half-orcs to be like in 3,5 ed Str +2 Int -2 orc blood darkvision 30 ft hardy: +1 at saves agaist posion and disease disliked: half-orcs get a -2 penaty to diplomacy and gather info rolls. childern of evil: half-orcs get a +1 bonus to intimitate rolls. intimidating: half-orcs look bigger then they realy are they get a extra +1 bonus to itimadate rolls. This bonus doesn't effect creatures of large size or bigger.or dwarfs, or elfs and other creatures who have the same bonus (orcs, bugbears, hobgoblins, gnolls) half-orcs can get the feat orc profincie Fave class: Barbarian What do you think?
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-29-03, 05:52 PM	Ahhh, Orcy is in his dorm right now. I'm going to Binghamton University, not bad so far. The day was a bit boring but I'm hoping the night aint gonna be. I'll post when I can... so probably during the day at some point... until classes that is. Then I will post... well... when I dont have a class.
cultjake 08-30-03, 05:56 AM	Orcy should visit West Side Cheers, over in Johnson City, not too far from campus. Usually have pretty good bands, and I think they allow under 21s in. PS let me have 000000000000000034 Half-orcs are more fun than elves.
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-30-03, 11:25 AM	Alright cultjake, yer number 0000000034. Orcy is just waking up right now... roomies still asleep around 12... lets see that when classes start... muahahah. Anyway, Orcy may have to check out a few places around here.
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SwordMaster 08-30-03, 11:36 AM	You can tell everyone on the Boards you're going to BU. There's a group of people who live in just the right part of the country to get it. BTW, is it true you're allowed to have pet lizards there?
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-30-03, 12:19 PM	Pet lizards eh? Well I have no clue about that... I suppose I'll have to check on that. Get me a big pet lizard that sits on my shoulder and goes to class with me. I shall name him dog, as to confuse the easily confused.
SwordMaster 08-30-03, 05:17 PM	I was talking to someone who went there and they didn't know much about pets but they thought you could have lizards. I know a lot of colleges have a rule that your pet must be able to survive underwater for X minutes. My solution: a snapping turtle. My sister's solution: a hamster with scuba gear. :D :rolleyes: Look! He's coming! --> :mad: He's got a sign! --> http://www.thereprieve.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/offtopic.gif He's lifting up the sign and . . . http://mysmilies.creativesell.net/contrib/ruinkai/smashfreakB.gif . . . Ulg. http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/pfohnmacht.gif
Ouroboros 08-31-03, 02:47 PM	Sinse no one said somthing about it on my take of tha half orc Could the half-orc get a extra skill choice smell?
elf killer 32 08-31-03, 08:30 PM	I have returned. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I've had trouble getting to the boards, summer an all. Anyways I have alot of catching up to do to say the least, so here are my gripes/ ideas. 1) I really don't like the new boards very much, from what I've seen there a pain in the arse. 2) To put it lightly 3.5 shafted us. I mean one bonous to the half elfies would be fine, but when they give them two without anything for us it's war.+2 to Intimidate or bust, HOOOAGH!!!!!!!!!!! 3) Watch out for and 8please post on my upcoming topic, the Albino Half-Orc Finally to prove that my absence does not mean I have turned my back on my foundation I shall now render the theme to "The Bodyguard", in piercing Half Orc falsetto, a tone so devestating that the weaker races cower in fear. "And I will always Love You, Oooh, and I..". Rock on. P.S. I love the reference to Trigun in your signatoure Orcy, Vash Rocks. I was actually guessing you'de be going to B.U. guess I'm psychic. My appoligies to Sword master for not giving him notice of my posting but he wasan't home.
Ouroboros 09-01-03, 04:23 AM	Welcome great leader my mighty composite greatbow is yours errr :smirk: strengt bonus rocks
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-01-03, 05:02 AM	Welcome back oh killer of the puny ones. Good to see you around. And you are right, Vash does rock. He rocks hard core, rockage the likes of which hasnt been seen since the first half orc went ooga booga and the first elf ****** himself. Oh yeah, thems the rockage. Edit: If this post makes no sense... its 5 am here.... sleep is something I've forgotten about today.
SwordMaster 09-01-03, 01:06 PM	*gets out a stool, an oblong cloth bundle, and a flag* *climbs on it so his dwarven face can be seen over the podium next to elf killer 32* *unwraps a shining greatsword and hands it to the mightly leader of the half-orcs* *waits for him to brandish it* *hoists a white, square flag with an ornate black "K" on it* "All hail Elf Killer . . ." :bow: :bow: ". . . 'TIS THE RETURN OF THE KING!" :king: :bow: :bow:
Silmarien Aldalome 09-03-03, 10:56 PM	*screams inwardly - "elf-killer"* *cracks* Sil-Half-Orc-ian (in gravelly voice): All Hail the Elf Killer!
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-03-03, 11:19 PM	Yes, that is the way my child. Come to the Orc side.... hear our cry and rally the horde! HOOAH!!
Silmarien Aldalome 09-03-03, 11:21 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Yes, that is the way my child. Come to the Orc side.... hear our cry and rally the horde! HOOAH!! Sil-Half-Orc-ian: In Gravelly Voice: yes yes my liege lord - Elves - brahhhharrahhh!! reeeeaahhhhhhh! Sil-Marsha: stop screaming Half-Orcy-ian! I can't concentrate while I brush my hair......
SwordMaster 09-04-03, 12:14 PM	Originally posted by Silmarien Aldalome *screams inwardly - "elf-killer"* *cracks* Sil-Half-Orc-ian (in gravelly voice): All Hail the Elf Killer! *turns to Orcy* "I can't do this! I'm the Dwarven Elf-Lover!" *hands Orcy a set of masterwork manacles* :devil:
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-04-03, 08:54 PM	*turns to sil with manacles* You have the right to remain yelling. Any battlecry you use will be used for you upon yer death. If you do not resist we will kill you. If you resist you will likley die an honorable death anyway.
cultjake 09-05-03, 04:35 PM	Hey all greenskin friends, I submitted a 1st level half-orc rogue in the Design Contest. Krog Bloodfist - Dark Scout Please vote for my build. Let's have a half-orc win the design contest and show everyone what a cool race it is. Thanks
Orcish Fury 09-05-03, 09:03 PM	I want in! What's my member number?
Habronicus 09-06-03, 08:08 AM	Originally posted by cultjake Let's have a half-orc win the design contest and show everyone what a cool race it is. Thanks Blunt and to the point, just like a good half-orc.
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-06-03, 12:37 PM	Orcish Fury, number 0000000035. Welcome to the partay budday.
Yipwyg the Mighty 09-06-03, 01:05 PM	Oh... I'm torn between my love of all things elven, and my love of half-orcs... I KNOW! A HYBRID! The beauty and quickness of the elf, with the strength and bent for smashing stuff of the orc! HAHA! (runs off to lab) Note:If anyone would like to help me with this project I would be quite thankful.
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-06-03, 06:47 PM	If you check the half elven thread I have a character made using and elf with the half-orc template from Wrath and Rage... of course it did break the rules... and isnt much other than both races stat mods.
Dark Kurgan 09-06-03, 08:57 PM	Originally posted by Yipwyg the Mighty Oh... I'm torn between my love of all things elven, and my love of half-orcs... I KNOW! A HYBRID! The beauty and quickness of the elf, with the strength and bent for smashing stuff of the orc! HAHA! (runs off to lab) Note:If anyone would like to help me with this project I would be quite thankful. I wrote this up earlier, have fun wit it..... An elf gets a +2 Dex, -2 Con; while an orc receives +4 Str, -2 Int, -2 Wis, -2 Cha. So that averages out to +2 St, +1 Dex, -1 Con, -1 Int, -1 Wis, -1 Cha: But that's bad game stats. So let's average it out to +2 Str, +2 Dex, -2 Con, -2 Wis, -2 Cha (elves are dexxy and weak, and also smart and wise; while orcs are strong, stupid, and tactless; this leads to a strong, dexxy race that's not very tough and is just plain tactless and dim). I'm gonna ignore any cultural benefits that elves receive like their weapon profs., but elves are immune to sleep spells and effects; have a +2 racial saving throw against enchanment spells or effects; gain low-light vision; +2 racial bonus to Listen, Spot, and Search, and can auto-detect secret doors. And orcs get Darkvision (60ft), and Light Sensitivity. OK, this is a bit tougher than their base stats, but here goes: immune to sleep spells and effects, don't get the +2 saves vs enchantment spells and effects, but do receive a +2 fort save vs diseases, poisons, spells, and spell-like effects (I'll say that's from their orcish heritage); Low-light vision and Darkvision 60ft, while losing the Light sensitivity; they gain a +2 bonus to Listen and Spot, but no bonus to Search, and they cannot detect hidden doors. And I'll add some other penalties and bonuses. For languages, they get a blend of the elven and orcish choices... Finally here's the Elf/Orc stated out: The Aberrant +2 Str, +2 Dex, -2 Con, -2 Wis, -2 Cha; Aberrants are a true blend of their parents, gaining the orc's strength and the elf's dexterity. But they are prone to illness, and aren't very perceptive or socially dignified. Medium-sized Base land speed 30 ft Low-light vision and Darkvision 60 ft (cuz every one's gotta have lowlight vision or darkvision) Immune to sleep spells and effects +2 racial bonus to fortitude saves against all diseases, poisons, spells and spell-like effects Some get weapon proficiencies if they are raised with their parents. Some are automatically proficient with the longsword, rapier, longbow, composite longbow, shortbow, and composite shortbow (elven-raised), some gain the Orc Double Axe and Orc Shotput as martial weapons (orc-raised), and some just plain don't (the rest) Aberrants gain the following skill bonuses and penalties: +2 racial bonus to Listen and Spot checks; Aberrants - like other half-elves - cannot auto-detect secret or hidden doors; -2 racial penalty to all Charisma-based checks (except Intimidate) involving elves or orcs; +2 racial bonus to Intimidate checks when dealing with non-orcs Automatic Languages: Common, Elven, Orc; Bonus Languages: Draconic, Dwarven, Giant, Gnoll and Goblin Favored class: Barbarian or Wizard I have no idea what the level adjustments would be for this....frankly, I don't care :P
elf killer 32 09-07-03, 07:31 PM	Hello my bretheren, drinks on the house, (or rather from my massive half orc sized keg." Heres my Elf Orc stats I'll explain their unorhodoxness and give you the flavor text.....later. Elf Orc +2 Cha -2 Con +2 listen Darkvison 60ft Painfuld Meditation: An Elf Orc meditates for 4 hours instead of sleeping but the process is a painful one unlike the peacful nirvana of the elves. An Elf orc must meditate for it's spells. Shocking Manifestation: An elf orc who has a charisma 13+ can manifest his agony into a shocking grasp spell equal to his character level once per day. Minor Rage: An elf orc can turn his inner turmoil into an effect allmost Identical to barbarian rage with exception that it only grants +2 to Con and Str and a +1 to will saves. Does not stack with Rage. Favored Class Sorcerer ECL +1 Hope you like it, as I said in time all things will be explained. :D
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-07-03, 08:38 PM	It looks very interesting, I will eagerly await the explination.
Silmarien Aldalome 09-08-03, 12:24 AM	Greetings Orcy - yeah Dark Kurgan - sounds interesting. As a half-elf - it interests Sil too. Cheers
SwordMaster 09-08-03, 03:20 PM	LOL, Yipwyg - The elf-orc is an age-old topic among us and many others. :D :whatsthis
SwordMaster 09-08-03, 04:06 PM	Originally posted by me to the half-orc story (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73202) Originally posted by me on the old Boards (http://archivedboards.wizards.com/rpg/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=111;t=003 582;p=7) I will give a 24-carat gold chest containing all books ever published by WotC and a hardcover copy of my epic poem/story about a half-orc paladin to the next 10 people who add to the story!* * Offer applies only to real-life orcs and half-orcs. Proper identification must be provided. :D :smirk:Do I have to do that again? :(
Vargr BoarTusk 09-09-03, 07:45 AM	I Vargr BoarTusk pledge my axe in service to the Half-Orc cause. May your foes allways be afraid enough to cower but brave enough to never flee.
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-09-03, 08:05 AM	0000000036 Vargr BoarTusk, and well put. If theres one thing Orcy hates a lot its a coward. Now, because Orcy can't remember if hes done it yet, heres one for the new guys, HOOAH!
Kronk LaSworda 09-09-03, 11:14 AM	Hey Orcy, I have been playing Kronk LaSworda (yeah, I know its kind of cheezy, but its my first ever D&D character so back off) a CG Half-Orc Barbarian for the last 3 years now. We play in the Kingdoms of Kalamar setting, and he is a follower of Feenoo (The Battle Rager, a war deity). For all of the raging and crushing he's done in his career in true, Half-Orc form, can he get into the Half-Orc alliance?
Vargr BoarTusk 09-09-03, 12:05 PM	By the by heres a link to my take on some various orc species.. please feel free to comment http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=96610
TheJester from Winchester 09-09-03, 12:31 PM	Ya I play the Green Meanies all the time ALL CLASSES 2 once had a Rogue who pick pocketed a commoners foot right off!!!! :angel: :angel:
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-09-03, 12:42 PM	Sure Kronk, 0000000037. Welcome to the foundation. Don't worry about the name, they don't have to be something wondrous. I took a look at yer races Vargr, they look pretty cool. I'll type more later but I just woke up from sleeping on my arm and am just getting feeling back in it.
TheJester from Winchester 09-09-03, 12:48 PM	feeling in arm lost, Danger Danger Danger Will Robinson hehee but ne way I would very much like to join the Orc Foundation b/c I have a style of H-O that I play i like a Twisted strory line for my h-orcs
SwordMaster 09-09-03, 08:34 PM	You're #38, O great abbreviator. Hey, Kronk: Your name isn't the problem, it's your avatar! :D Hee hee, jk.
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TheJester from Winchester 09-10-03, 09:34 AM	Thanks for the Membership. I need some help on my 12th lvl H-O Paladin ok here is his stats Base...........Magical 18str...........20str 12dex..........12dex 14con...........20con 10int.............10int 14wis.............20wis 12cha.............18cha now i want to eventually convert him to a Black Gaurd for Story line purposes does he need dex or any thing upgraded for this i cant remember. Weapon +2 keen Greatsword Armor +5 Fullplate Ring of Protect +5 Amulet of Nat. Armor +5 Cloak of Resistance +5 Boots of Striding and Springing Gloves of Str +6 Belt of Con +6 Headband of Wis +6 Mirror Of Vanity +6 Ring Of Feather Fall b/c of dex Any Suggestions would be helpful.
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-10-03, 03:04 PM	Orcy was quite suprised when his friend IMed him screaming "YOU DIDN'T TELL ME YOU WERE IN DUNGEON CRAWL!" Well, that is because Orcy didn't know. Now, Orcy isnt really too mad, though he wishes he had been asked to be used. The principle of the whole thing. So, Orcy decided that he might as well pop the link up since hes being used. Also, if Meatboy checks this I do not know if he wants credit for the copying of his artwork. Here it is (http://www.dungeoncrawlinc.com/comic115.html)
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-10-03, 03:11 PM	Ok jester, lets see this. First of all with a +6 item his str should be 24. Next, I am not sure right now as I don't have the books open. But can a character of that level have all of those items? Based on the starting gold and all. If yer DM is allowing it then great. Now... based on what you have there... I wonder if yer looking to make him powerful or to base this on a story. The amount of items and their prices seem a bit too much for a character of your level though, check that, or if you want I can check it.
TheJester from Winchester 09-10-03, 04:40 PM	Well we are out to perge Rappan Athuck and my Mage just died and I get all of his items I made most of those myself, I want to be the diverse, and sneakey one and turn on the Party for my benifit, mabe not kill them, but to take over Rappan Athuck for myself. Or some other great palace of Evil. My story line so far is I was abandoned by my tribe in the human populated city of Reme, grew up beliving I was human... thats it so far now the rest I want to input in is, along my travels I meet Gruumsh (God of Orcs) and he battles with me to my brink of death and stops before the killing blow, he then informs me of my orc heritige and my paladin who belives that lying is a sin of Evil that it should be purged from Reme. Well anyway Fisk (my Paladin) goes back and kills everyliving human in the town, THUS he is evil right? so then becomes a BG for Grummsh. His reason for not letting the party know that he is evil is for Power purposes which is Evil right? Well I think it would be fun to play him and get the feel of an Evil pc (my first one) any other storyline comments or add ons for me please post. Thanks.
TheJester from Winchester 09-10-03, 11:32 PM	Hello Insight plz i need some help.
SwordMaster 09-11-03, 05:17 PM	All those +6 magic items make you one hell of a 12th level character. And good magic weapons are really expensive. Eventually you should equal up to the wealth table in the DMG. Until then, rock on!Originally posted by TheJester from Winchester Gruumsh (God of Orcs)LOL, he doesn't need any explainin' on this thread! :)
Silmarien Aldalome 09-14-03, 07:32 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Orcy was quite suprised when his friend IMed him screaming "YOU DIDN'T TELL ME YOU WERE IN DUNGEON CRAWL!" Well, that is because Orcy didn't know. Now, Orcy isnt really too mad, though he wishes he had been asked to be used. The principle of the whole thing. So, Orcy decided that he might as well pop the link up since hes being used. Also, if Meatboy checks this I do not know if he wants credit for the copying of his artwork. Here it is (http://www.dungeoncrawlinc.com/comic115.html) Greetings Orc-ster - the Elves are on simmer, and I've added your favourite spice to the Elf-Stew - Hyper-Hot Chilli - so that the burning makes us hate elves even more.... Sil-Orc-ian
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-19-03, 02:40 AM	Hmmm... this thing shouldnt be so far back... *bump*
SwordMaster 09-19-03, 01:16 PM	ORCY!!! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO USE YOUR CUSTOM ORCY-BUMP!!! ( :D :D :D ) *pulls off his sweaty sock* *tries handing it to Sil* DM: :uh-huh: "Why?" Me: :teach: I'm trying to convey to her to create a MuP, a.k.a. a sock puppet, and join the darn foundation. She obviously wants to, but as a half-elf she feels moral obligations to do otherwise. DM: :bored: Make an Innuendo check. Me: :mad: *rolls* A natural 1! Minus my Cha . . . :OMG! ( :D :D :D )
elf killer 32 09-21-03, 11:10 PM	Okay heres the lowdown on the elf orc. Sorry I haven’t posted iin awhile, I’ve had alot of schoolwork. Elf-Orcs are very rare. Of the few Elf-Orc pregnancies that are actually succesful, fewer elf orcs survive to adulthood. Those that do however are some of the strangest anomalies in the universe. Born of two diametrically oposed species, with warring deities, elf orcs are are in constant torrment, both over an internal sense of self, and the hatred of both there parents communities,(and often even their parents themselves.) Even while resting the Elf Orc has no peace, for in the 4 hour meditattion they substiute for sleep, they are subject to constant torrment as the clash of their opposed heritages assaults the elf orcs psyche. They also serve as living reminders that elves and orcs may not be as different as some may think, after all, both are born of chaos and can easily breed with humans. THis causes them to be in the constant attentions of cults and wizarding colleges, who may or may not make it an option to be studied. The elf orc is not helpless in the world however. Despite being reviled he possess a strong force of personality, and elf orcs with signifigant confidence in themselves learn how to manifest their tourturous visons into powerful magic. Aditionally, by surendering to their agony, elf orcs have found that they are able to induce within themselves a state of rage that is terrifying to behold. Elf Orcs are sterile, and thus most live out their lives wandering loners, usually never encountering, or sometimes even knowing of other of their own kind.
Dorian Quinn 09-22-03, 05:48 PM	Well well, what do we have here?!? *hooded figure moves out of shadows* I nice little place we have here, somewhere i can feel just like at home. Or not? Seeing yourself Orcy, being all chaotic good and all that, how does Orcy feel about half-orcs that are lawful and evil. If Orcy has no problem with that, then i want in. What say you, my dear friend? *favored enemy - humans*
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-22-03, 06:12 PM	All Orcs and Half-Orcs alike are welcome in these halls. But know that you will not start battles here, nor will you attempt to rule over others of our kind. Otherwise, Orcy will allow you to join, after all... you are our brother. 0000000039 Dorian Quinn
Dorian Quinn 09-22-03, 09:29 PM	Thank you, you are most generous. I have no intention of starting any battles, nor do i wish to rule over others of our kind. I'm just offering my services as a Ftr/Rgr/Assassin *smiles while moving back into the shadows*
TheJester from Winchester 09-22-03, 10:57 PM	You are one of a kind my friend for I play a Half-Orc Blackgaurd /ex Paladin L-E also.
Dorian Quinn 09-23-03, 04:49 AM	*hooded figue sitting at corner table of tavern invites you over* I want to believe i'm not one of a kind, or you either. It's just what various experiences molded this character into. When playing a half-orc, you don't want to play always the stereotype most (other) people think: "rgaaa, me half-orc, me strong, me smash". And my character here was not always LE. It just happened over time, while playing. To survive, he had do provide a number of (special) services. And going along with these, he noticed that he it didn't really bother him, as long as the victim deserved it, and the pay was good. So he still does carry with him his own code and morals.;)
TheJester from Winchester 09-23-03, 12:06 PM	Well as you can see my character was at 1 time L-G he was after all a paladin. Here was his story/ Fisk was born to a Half-Orc tribe near the outskirts of Reme, he was abondoned at the age of 8 when the realised he was not the most "Normal" H-O for Fisk had a (10 int and a 14 cha) unatural ablity to talk with out stutters and talk very well. So they abandonded him at Reme (All Human City), So Fisk Grew up beliving he was a Human. When one day he was sitting around asking his Father what his father did for a living. Timmothy replied son I work for the Church of Kord as a messenger. Fisk interested now in his fathers religion decides to start a squireship at the church with one of thier knights. Llrolth tought him the was of Kord and the noble Paladin. At the age of 19 he set out to help those in need. After 4 years of conquest over evil, he meets a strange looking fellow, a one eyed-orc, Grummsh of course, he challenges the paladin to a 1 on 1 duel. Fisk unfutunately loses, however the orc doesnt kill him instead explains to him his Orc heretige and convences him that Humans are evil, decietful, and a race that need purging. So Fisk travles back to Reme and slaughters everyliving Human, man ,woman, and child. Kord tries to redeme his lost Paladin by apearing in physical form (in his Human state) Fisk doesnt belive him, at that very instant when he turns his back on Kord, Grummsh comes down and converts our Paladin into a Black Gaurd and allowing him to instantly know all the powers of evil {ditch Pally levels for B-G he is lvl 13} now his main quest is to set up a base of opperations his choice of tower Rappan Athuck.
SwordMaster 09-26-03, 12:36 PM	Originally posted by elf killer 32 >>SNIP<<You never mentioned the psion thing. ;)
Skar 09-27-03, 08:01 PM	Hey this is a great foundation! Orcy, you are about the funniest poster I've ever seen! I'm thinking about making my next level 1 character a Half-Orc fighter and was wondering if you all had any suggestions for an unusual backgrounds for him? That whole mother raped by Orc warrior during raid thing is old. Also I'm toying with the idea of a Half-Orc variant sub race for my homebrew world (a world where humans have gone extinct). What do you think of this? Half-Orcs: • +2 Strength, +2 Dexterity, -2 Intelligence, -2 Wisdom. A half-orc’s starting Intelligence and Wisdom scores are always at least 3. If this adjustment would lower the character’s score to 1 or 2, his score is nevertheless 3. • Medium: As Medium creatures, half-orcs have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size. • Half-orc base land speed is 40 feet. • Darkvision: Half-orcs (and orcs) can see in the dark up to 120 feet. Darkvision is black and white only, but it is otherwise like normal sight, and half-orcs can function just fine with no light at all. • +2 to all Intimidation checks • Orc Blood: For all effects related to race, a half-orc is considered an orc. • Automatic Languages: Common and Orc. Bonus Languages: Draconic, Giant, Gnoll, Goblin, and Abyssal. • Favored Classes: Barbarian and fighter. A multiclass half-orc’s barbarian and fighter classes do not count when determining whether he takes an experience point penalty.
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-27-03, 10:40 PM	Thank you Skar. As for your half-orc, Orcy was wondering what its other half is if humans are extinct. Doesn't look bad to me.
Skar 09-27-03, 11:13 PM	Nothing is other half, it has become an offshoot sub race that breeds true. Thus mother Half-Orc Variant + father Half-Orc Variant=baby Half-Orc Variant. And what a cute little tyke he is!
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-28-03, 12:42 AM	Ah, I see. That would explain it better.
Yipwyg the Mighty 09-28-03, 10:48 AM	I wish to join. First I will list off all my orc or half-orc or such characters I have made, to show you all of my worthiness. Gorg Redskull, Half-troll/Half-orc berserker(barbarian/Frenzied berzerker/Eye of Gruumsh) Shakla Bloodfang, Half-human/half-orc shaman (druid/Fiend Binder) Toruhs Thoth, orc Red Wizard (Evoker/Red Wizard) Raougg Bloodbone, Orc Slayer of Elves (Barbarian/Ranger) Aradune Silithan, half-orc thief(Rogue/Shadowdancer) Argnak GristleBane, Warlord (Fighter/Warmaster/Orc Warlord) Grika Bloodaxe, Orc battle-chanter (Bard/Barbarian/Warrior Skald/ Battle Howler of Gruumsh) Eck, Half-Illithid insectile orc paladin Ezzruul Thicksword, Orog Fighter/Sorceror/Spell Sword RiziKouf Skullsmasher, Gray Orc Cleric/Bane of Infidels That's all.
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Orcy The Green Wonder 09-28-03, 03:07 PM	Yes, new members are good. You see that brothers, we've made it to 40 members now! Bringing the Half-Orc and Orcs together, ooooohhh yeah, lets all give a HOOAH!
cultjake 09-29-03, 02:27 AM	HOOAHH! *finshes off small keg of wine plundered from stupid elves*
Silmarien Aldalome 09-29-03, 03:05 AM	Originally posted by cultjake HOOAHH! *finshes off small keg of wine plundered from stupid elves* *here - hand me one-of-em kegs - and pass me a roasted Elf leg*! Greetings Orcy! Sil-Orc-ian
SwordMaster 09-30-03, 02:12 PM	Originally posted by SwordMaster *pulls off his sweaty sock* *tries handing it to Sil* DM: :uh-huh: "Why?" Me: :teach: I'm trying to convey to her to create a MuP, a.k.a. a sock puppet, and join the darn foundation. She obviously wants to, but as a half-elf she feels moral obligations to do otherwise. DM: :bored: Make an Innuendo check. Me: :mad: *rolls* A natural 1! Minus my Cha . . . :OMG! ( :D :D :D ) BTW... Will somebody please post to the half-orc story (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73202)? No one's written anything since KaosKlerik on August 6th!
Orcy The Green Wonder 09-30-03, 08:06 PM	Orcy would also like to see some others post on the story. Click the link and add to our wondrous half-orc brothers story! Oh yeah, you know you want to.
Skar 10-01-03, 02:09 AM	Eh, diceless type role-playing/storytelling is so Elvish at least that's what I imagine Elves do in their foundation, never checked. How about an online game for Half-Orcs only? Orcy can be the DM or somebody else if they want to. That way there'd be some risk involved, like getting eaten by a dragon or something fun. Um....Okay, you got me there... I give. *Goes off to post something* As the Dragon Turns (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=1463806#post1463806)
Joneleth Talshara 10-01-03, 10:45 AM	To tell the truth, I've had my LotR-centric PoV of the proverbial orc rudely kicked about by Warcraft III, considering the fact that the standard D&D Orc is a far cry from the LotR uruk. Well, include me as an unofficial elven fan of the noble savage, then. I trust no hostilities will be required? :D
SwordMaster 10-01-03, 04:02 PM	No hostilities whatsoever. Does that mean you want to join? Originally posted by Skar How about an online game for Half-Orcs only? Orcy can be the DM or somebody else if they want to. That way there'd be some risk involved, like getting eaten by a dragon or something fun.There's the Map of the Planes on these Boards, but what I'd suggest is RolePlay OnLine (http://rpol.net). Ooh, and thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you so much for posting! http://www.members.shaw.ca/eogan/emoticons/banana.gif SOMEBODY WROTE A PIECE! YAY!!! http://www.members.shaw.ca/eogan/emoticons/banana.gif
Skar 10-01-03, 05:00 PM	No problem. Couldn't leave poor Shaggrith facing that dragon forever. I just hope somebody else takes it up now and keeps it going. I'm kind of interested to see what happens to him next .
Joneleth Talshara 10-02-03, 04:18 AM	No, I don't want to join. I may respect the archetype of the noble savage, but I prefer the Tolkienish Noldor Eldar archetype still, and I'm not the sort to split allegiances. I will be posting, of course.
Orcy The Green Wonder 10-02-03, 03:04 PM	HOOAH, more to the story is always a good thing. Now, about this elf... elf.... *shudders* I suppose we could let you speak of our peoples greatness.... er uhm.... yeah thats right. Anyway, good to see people working on the story again. Now, down to business... for once... Does anybody have any new interesting half-orc ideas and/or items and such to show your brothers?
TheJester from Winchester 10-02-03, 03:13 PM	I was thinkin about a Half-Orc,Sorcerer/Rogue/Arcane Trickster. Spell sneak attacks are awsome.
Yipwyg the Mighty 10-02-03, 06:05 PM	I have now completed my 2 half-orc variants. Well, not variants, but house-made ones. They are based on my idea of orc genes, like most genes, being dominant or recessive in the progeny. Here's what I got: Half-orc(Dominant orc, recessive human) +2 strength, +2 constitution, -2 intelligence, -2 charisma +2 to survival +2 to intimidate +2 on saves against poison and disease; May eat rotten food without consequence. Half-orc(Dominant human, recessive orc) +2 strength, -2 intelligence OR charisma +1 to survival +1 to intimidate +2 on saves against poison and disease; May eat rotten food without consequence. Skill Focus as a bonus feat. What do you guys think about them? Good?
elf killer 32 10-02-03, 10:07 PM	Heres my variant on the Half-Orc. Comments needed since I plan to make one central to my Game. Albino Half-Orc +2 Str -4 Cha Darkvison 60 ft Orc Blood +2 to spell craft checks: Albino Half orcs are adept at identifying magics thanks to their fiendish origins. Favored Class: Wizard Alignment: Usually Neutral Evil Most consider Albino Half Orcs myths, but to those that encounter them they are terrifyingly real. A milenia ago, a member of a human family with dormant but powerful fiendish blood bred with an orcish wariaor. The result was a strange creature, an Albino, hideous to behold, but possesing the strength of his Orcish mother while retaining the cunning of his human lineage. The sages of his mothers family realized that fiendish influences must have created the child, and saved him from destruction. As he Grew older the child became adept at magics, possesing an intrinsic knowledge of spells, and an awarness of the realities of the world. Watching his master from a distance, Grell, as the child was called, learned all he could from him, constantly searching for the right moment to strike. Knowing that many in his family feared his powers and wished to do away with him, and realizing that his master could not hold them off forever, Grell coldly calcuated when he had learned all he could from the old man, and then murdered his master along with all of his other pupils and framing his enimes, leaving him as the only sage and spellcaster in his family, and giving him a vital position in it's higherarchy. Now secure as an important part of his familys power structoure, Grell continued to plot and spread his power throughout the country side. For thirty years he spread a reign of terror throughout the land, until an aliance of Paladians of Heironious and and mountain barbarians defeated him and brought his head back to the capital city on a stake. However Grells progeny survived, and today the total number of Albino half orcs number three, the reason for their low numbers being that Albino Hal-orcs occur only once in every four births. Note: THIS IS NOT A MUNCHKIN CASTER MOD. I created these from a purely role playing stand point, and I think they'll be very cool. I'm going to post the stats soon for the most prominent descendent of Grell, one who has amassed even more power and become even more dangerous than he. Don't you dare ouch that dial.
cultjake 10-03-03, 08:41 AM	Yah, One thing that ticks me off is the number of Orcbane weapons out there and the lack of Orcweal (is that a word:confused: ) items. To balance it: Deathdealer This weighty shortspear acts as a normal weapon in the hands on anyone without the blessing of orc blood. When wielded by an orc or half-orc, the weapon has +2 bonus and does quadruple damage when scoring a critical hit. Warrior Helm This ugly horned helm grants a -2 charisma to any non-orc who wears it. When worn by one with orcish heritage, it grants the wearer a +6 competency bonus to all charisma based checks when dealing with green skins of any type: goblins, hobgoblins, orcs, trolls, etc. Gruumsh's Embrace This large, round steel shield is painted solid black. When used by any character of orc blood, the shield grants the bearer the ability to Rage once per day. If the character has the class ability to Rage, the character may act as though he had the Extra Rage feat. Whaddya think.....?????
Skar 10-04-03, 11:49 PM	Well I think I may finally be on the verge of starting my first game with a Half-Orc character! Okay if I post my character sheet here? If not just let me know but I'm looking for any roll playing or character optimizing stuff type tips you more experienced Half-Orcs can give. Thanks! ***************** Name: Rellik Gender: Male Race: Half-Orc Class: Fighter Level: 1 Exp: Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Str: 20/+5 Dex: 14/+2 Con: 14/+2 Int: 8/-1 Wis: 10/+0 Cha: 6/-2 Hit Points: 12 AC: 16, Touch 12, Flat 15 Init: +2 BAB: +1, Grap: +6 Speed: 20 ft (Base 30 ft, Load: 99 1/2 lb, Armor Category: Medium) Fort: +4, Ref: +2 Will: +0 Melee Weapons: Halberd: Attack: +7 Damage: 1d10+7 Crit: 20/x3 Type: Slashing and Piercing Greatclub: Attack: +6 Damage: 1d10+7 Crit 20/x2 Type: Bludgeoning Punching Dagger: Attack: +6 Damage 1d4+5, Crit: 20/x3 Type: Piercing Ranged Weapons: Longbow: Attack: +4 (+3 Ranged, +1 weapon focus) Damage 1d8, Crit: 20/x3 Range Increment: 100 ft Type: Piercing Size: Medium, Height: 7' 1", Weight: 320 lbs, Skin tone: dark, Hair: black, Eyes: red Other: His brutish face bears many terrible looking scars. Age: 20 Languages: Orc, Common Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: Proficient with all simple and martial weapons and all armors (light, medium, and heavy), and shields. Skills: +06 Climb (1) +06 Jump (1) +03 Ride (1) +06 Swim (1) Feats: Weapon Focus (Halberd) Weapon Focus (Longbow) Half-Orc Traits: Dark Vision: 60 ft, black and white vision in darkness. Treated as an Orc for all special abilities and effects. Background: Rellik was born the offspring of a tragic pair of individuals. His mother was a mighty warrior, named Anexa who was in love with Ankashlor, powerful wizard of the Court of the Red King, which lies far to the west. Unfortunately, Ankashlor's enemies at court, jealous of his power, tried to get revenge against him by killing his love, Anexa. Ankashlor was warned of the evil plot, but not in time to save Anexa. However, he did manage to use his magic to reincarnate her, only to be played a cruel trick by the Gods of fate. It turns out that Anexa was brought back to life in the form of an Orc, a race of beings that Ankashlor had despised all his life after his parent's were killed in an Orc raid when he was just a child. The two reunited loves attempted to make their relationship work for a brief time, but Anexa eventually left her lover, unable to bear the hatred in his eyes whenever he looked at her, and took the secret of her pregnancy with her. Anexa raised Rellik by herself in a humble cabin in the woods, never telling Ankashlor of the boy's existence. Cruel fate was not done with Anexa yet though. Her enemies at court followed her, and out of vengence for Ankashlor's killing of her would be assasins, they kidnapped her and sold her and her young child into slavery in a distant land. Anexa was eventually killed while trying to escape the harem of the Sultan of the desert lands that she was sold to. Rellik was raised by his owners to be a fighter in the death match arenas of their corrupt and evil city. Eventually, he escaped this perilious servitude and took the skills he had learned as a gladiator and made a life for himself as a mercenary and adventurer. Most recently he has sailed into the lands of the far north, seeking a place safe from the reach of the Sultan's assassins to gain experience and plot his revenge for the murder of his mother. Rellik dresses plainly in clothes of brown and green color that are more suited for action and comfort than appearance. He cares little for vanity or for those blessed with better looks than he has. He knows he is ugly and takes a perverse pleasure in revulsing weaker folks with his numerous hideous scars earned during his time as a gladiator. Equipment: Halberd: Wt: 15 lb (across back, over l shoulder) 10 gp Greatclub: Wt: 10 lb (across back, over r shoulder) 5 gp Punching Dagger: Wt: 2 lb (in sheath on belt center back) 2 gp Longbow Wt: 3 lb (over right shoulder) 75 gp Quiver of 40 Arrows Wt: 6 lb (on back left) 2 gp Scale Mail Wt: 30 lb (worn) 50 gp Traveler's Outfit: Wt: 5 lb (worn over armor) 1 gp Belt Pouch: Wt: 1/2 lb (when empty) (on belt front) 1 gp Backpack Wt: 2 lb (when empty) (center back) 2 gp Trail Rations: Wt: 14 lbs (14 days)(in backpack) 7 gp Water Flask: Wt: 4 lb (in backpack) 1 gp Whetstone: Wt: 1 lb (in backpack) 2 cp Bedroll: Wt: 5 lb (below backpack) 1sp Winter Blanket: wt: 3 lb (in bedroll) 5 sp Money: 16 gp 3 sp 8 cp Wt: -- (in belt pouch) Total Weight of Equipment: 100 1/2 lb Total Cost of Equipment: 156 gp 6 sp 2 cp
drachentoeter 10-05-03, 04:10 AM	Excellent story but one flaw. Anexa was ressurected as an orc and the sultan took her in his harem. Tastes may be different but that's a little strong ain't it.
TheJester from Winchester 10-05-03, 11:56 AM	Polymorph Other perhaps? or maybe the had an affinity for orc *Genitailia*?
SwordMaster 10-05-03, 02:00 PM	Oh, God. Originally posted by cultjake Yah, One thing that ticks me off is the number of Orcbane weapons out there and the lack of Orcweal (is that a word:confused: ) items.I know. It's a negative to have "orc blood" - weird. There's the orc razor from Savage Species. Really powerful weapon. Wouldn't it be funny if a REAL albino half-orc was born and everyone freaked out thinking it was elf killer 32's albino half-orc? :D Hey Joneleth, maybe we should join a club. You know, I was thinking of putting the foundations I'm in in my sig, and then below that, "Associate-But-Not-Member of the Half-Orc Foundation". :P You're allowed to post to the story - I have and I'm not a member. :)
Skar 10-05-03, 04:06 PM	Originally posted by drachentoeter Excellent story but one flaw. Anexa was ressurected as an orc and the sultan took her in his harem. Tastes may be different but that's a little strong ain't it. Let's just say that the Sultan in question had very unusual tastes! He liked to collect women of every known race. Besides, who says that female Orcs can't be beautiful?!
aelryinth 10-05-03, 05:10 PM	Might and Magic 8, beginning movie for the game. THere's female and male orcs around a fire when elves ambush them...and those female orcs dont look at all that bad, eh? ==Aelryinth
bitnine 10-05-03, 05:29 PM	I know. It's a negative to have "orc blood" - weird. There's the orc razor from Savage Species. Really powerful weapon. One thing beyond half-orcs, it seems like the orcish race as a whole is greatly underutilized. There is a relative lack of material on them - sure, there is some information RoF and FRCS and the like, but largely they don't get much coverage across many books. Which sort of goes hand in hand with a lack of positive orcish items. While there is more material devoted to the racial enemies of orcs (elves and dwarves), so you have orcbane items cropping up here and there. Really, I wouldn't mind seeing a devoted suppliment to orcs and half orcs, with racial feats and PrCs and items and some notes about the orcish hoarde, their tactics, culture, etc.
Orcy The Green Wonder 10-06-03, 05:46 PM	Orcy would suggest going out and getting Wrath and Rage. Or Bastards and Bloodlines... or something like that.... they have Half orc and Orc uhm.... stuff. Wrath and Rage is actually a pretty interesting book, anyway.... Orcy just got back from visiting home. So that explains my abscence over the weekend.
Dorian Quinn 10-08-03, 06:27 AM	*dark hooded figure walks in and slowly moves to the side, trying to stay from the candle light* So, it seem's that me beening away so long on "business", i missed the fact we have reaced 40 member. HOOAH
SwordMaster 10-08-03, 02:32 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Orcy would suggest going out and getting Wrath and Rage. Or Bastards and Bloodlines... or something like that....:rofl: Does anyone else want to write to the half-orc story? http://www.thereprieve.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/offtopic.gif I'm no Shakespeare expert, Joneleth, but isn't it "let slip the dogs of war"? No one's posted to the story since Skar (and thank you to everyone who has posted!). Lots of lurkers - me and Joneleth here, elf killer 32 at the Gnome Foundation... BTW, feel free to write to the half-orc story. I just thought I'd mention that since I haven't for a while.
Orcy The Green Wonder 10-08-03, 06:35 PM	Actually Orcy wasnt joking, there is a Wrath and Rage book... but he doenst remember if the other ones right... something like thats around though... yeah... now to continue the pleasure of the anti-foundation people that sadly still exist around here... Half-Orcs are cool. :D
SwordMaster 10-10-03, 06:39 PM	Yes, I know. You even mentioned it in your post. :) Hey, since elf killer 32 "lurks" at the Gnome Foundation, and I "lurk" here, I just thought I'd mention that you can always visit the Gnome Foundation by clicking here (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=106643). :)
cultjake 10-14-03, 08:12 AM	HOOAH!
Orcy The Green Wonder 10-26-03, 06:13 PM	Orcy thinks he will haul this up from the dead, since he hasnt been around much to keep this bad boy going. So, up ya go.
Nived 10-28-03, 02:12 AM	Those that recognize me probably know about my dear love of the Gnome race, recently however I've made a foray into that which is Half-Orc, and I do believe I'd like to join this here foundation. Let me tell you a little about the Half-Orc that opened my eyes to this race I had previously passed over. Erod, Half-Orc Barbarian 6. Erod's real name is Edmund Consrod, he was born actually to a happy family in a small village. Both his parents were Half-Orcs, his father somewhat of a local hero, they were pretty accepted where they were. Young Edmund was unhappy though, he knew he was different though his parents tried to convince him he was 'just as good as everyone else' he didn't buy it. The other kids were scared of him, and with good reason, he was short tempered and a bully. As Edmund grew he heard more about Orcs, the slanted tales human's spun about Orcs, he nevertheless bought into Orcish manifest destiny. As such, at the age of 13 he ran away from home. Chopping his name apart he started calling himself Erod and set out to find 'his people'. Well things didn't go so well. He joined up with a band of Orcish Bandits and probably would have been killed if it wasn't for his amazing strength (20 Str, one of the few times I've ever rolled an 18 on stat gen), they decided to keep the pup half breed around, they found him amusing. Life wasn't easy but Erod was determined to show them he could take it, he spent 3 years with them. While the band of Orcs where in the employ of a near psychotic death cleric serving as henchmen, shocktroops, someone to gaurd a chest in a 10X10 room they were, surprise surprise attacked by a party of do-gooders. Erod was fortunatly not killed with most of the rest of the Orcs but was instead captured, after being put on trial for being... well an evil henchmen... he was sentanced to the slave pits (weee). Erod was purchaced by a very powerful Evil Elven mage who wanted a new gladiator and perhaps bodygaurd. A magical tatoo was placed on his neck that caused intence pain if his master so desired... Erod and his master, whom he only refered to as 'The Elf', had an understanding. After an early 'disagreement' where Erod knocked out most of the Elf's teeth and Erod has put through such excrutiating pain that the Abyss might have taken note, Erod did what he was asked... but he did it in the manner of his choosing. He gladly fought in the arena, and he acted as his masters bodygaurd... and his master didn't ask him to do anything degrating... and nobody got hurt, it was a mutually benificial agreement. Erod had many battles in the arena, where he became allies with many of the other combatants. One day he and some of the other Gladiators were rented from their masters to help on a 'quest', this really didn't bother Erod. When he got back to town he found that another band of do-gooders had done away with his evil mage master... he's now a free man. He's continuing his relationship with the adventuerer that 'rented him' and some of the other Gladiators some of whom are still slaves others voluntarily fought in the games. He refuses to go back home, as he's still too proud, or maybe too ashamed (though he'd never admit it) to face his parents. He's an interesting character to play, he has some interesting quirks. He's wised up to Orcs and has tried to ditch the whole 'want to be an evil Orc' thing, must have been a phase, and is more Chaotic Neutral now, he hated his slavery, but there wasn't much he could do about it. He can read, but he pretends he can't, he also has a tendancy to break down doors walk in and anounce "You need a new door" (this is a joke in my group, I'm usually the in-depth RPer, and still very much am, but I always play casters, this is my first truely physical character, I'm making a play on the 'kick down the door' stereotype.) Shaping up to be one of my favorite characters ever. So can I join?
elf killer 32 10-28-03, 10:01 AM	Welcome to the foundation Nivend, as founder, I now pronounce you a member. Very nice character you made their, if your Dm's good I think the home coming will be very interesting. P.S Thank you so much for posting Orcy.
Nived 10-29-03, 02:02 AM	I look forward to it, the rest of the party is in the dark about his past... everything before his capture only the DM, myself... and now all of you know about (though I believe I am the only one in this current group that comes here) I came up with this character background and told the DM about it long before his campaign started. Everytime we talk about this character away from the rest of the group he just chuckles when the subject of Erod's past come up... so I'm hoping its something good, that'll surprise the rest of the players.
TheJester from Winchester 10-29-03, 11:07 AM	Long Live the GREENSKINS!!!
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-03-03, 11:43 AM	Alright, Orcy is planning on maybe running a more modern set game. I would like to keep orcs and half-orcs thrown into the mix in some way, so if you have any suggestions how to make it so half-orcs and orcs have survived in the human world, which is also rather low on power with magic, then lets here it. Orcy awaits.
elf killer 32 11-03-03, 08:47 PM	How Modern? In any case the way I see Orcs surviving is having them live in the most inhospitable reaches of the earth, a dwindling race that uses the terrain to their advantage to fend off enemies. Pherhaps you could have old one eye meet his doom as well, leaving a spiritual vacoume to be filled in for the struggling orcs.
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-03-03, 09:50 PM	Well when Orcy says modern he means so modern that its not here yet. Orcy is talking mechs at some point in time but not really too often if it works out right. But Orcy could probably have the Orcs retreat to another plane even, since it deals with multiple planes and all that jazz. Anyway, they could be hidden in a desolat area and all.
Jamma 11-04-03, 02:52 PM	i'm back i've bin gone for a long time becuse i lost my computer but i'm back :D :) :angel:
Getarnal_the_Drow 11-04-03, 03:13 PM	"The half-orcs are nothing to the Drow"
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-04-03, 03:25 PM	Hmmm, Orcy supposes that could be right. Since the half-orcs bring nothingness to the drows lives after a good killing, I suppose they are nothing to the drow. And lets not forget Orcy doesn't like insults to his people.
Getarnal_the_Drow 11-04-03, 03:27 PM	Half-Orc's are violent and stupid where as we drow are smart and subtle
elf killer 32 11-04-03, 10:16 PM	How smart can you be if you have a minus to constitution and insult Half-Orcs?:smirk: :smirk: :smirk: :smirk:
Gellion 11-04-03, 10:40 PM	Originally posted by Getarnal_the_Drow "The half-orcs are nothing to the Drow" "And the Drow are nothing compared to Humans":D
Gellion 11-04-03, 10:54 PM	Originally posted by Getarnal_the_Drow "The half-orcs are nothing to the Drow" "And the Drow are nothing compared to Humans":D
cultjake 11-05-03, 10:51 PM	Orcy: for the future setting, think radiation poisoning. Orcs and humans are the only survivors because they were the only ones who could reproduce fast enough to stay ahead of the poisoning curve. Everyone else with their long lifespans and lack of fecundity couldn't maintain population. Especially the whiny elves. All 75 subraces of them.
Gellion 11-05-03, 10:59 PM	Originally posted by cultjake Orcy: for the future setting, think radiation poisoning. Orcs and humans are the only survivors because they were the only ones who could reproduce fast enough to stay ahead of the poisoning curve. Everyone else with their long lifespans and lack of fecundity couldn't maintain population. Especially the whiny elves. All 75 subraces of them. Sounds good to me.:D
grimclaw 11-06-03, 02:09 PM	Drow or elves whats the difference really?One shoots you in the back with an arrow the other with a poisoned mini bolt.Beyond that there really isnt much difference at all.Go to an elven party and say that,livens things right up.:angel:
Getarnal_the_Drow 11-06-03, 02:16 PM	Male Drow and male Half-Orc's have one thing in common. They both have -2 to charisma. P.S. Half-Orc's are dumber than drow (H O -2 int, Drow +2 Int) P.P.S DROW RULE
Gellion 11-06-03, 05:47 PM	Originally posted by Getarnal_the_Drow P.P.S DROW RULE You keep telling yourself that.
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-07-03, 09:55 AM	Drow are too cocky, I mean hell while they tell you how much better than you they are you can laugh as yer friend drives a nice big sharp thing through his spine. Gotta be careful not to be bored to death though.
anglar 11-10-03, 11:16 PM	Orcy and others, you have my apologies for the remarks of Gerternal. He is eager to prove his worth amongst other of our ilk. Of course there are certain advantages to being a Drow, such as there are for most races. Each race also has its disadvantages. This will be dealt with in a most swift and deliberate manner.
bitnine 11-11-03, 12:57 PM	This will be dealt with in a most swift and deliberate manner. Is that like the swift and deliberate orcish manner of settling troublemakers where you end up wearing his skull as a hat or somesuch? ;) Anyways, for those of you here, I've written up some material on orcs (posted in a seperate thread) that I want to introduce into my game and was thinking that you'd be some of the best folk to ask what you think of it. At the moment I've not put down a section on half-orcs, outcasts/breakaway societies, or the gathered horde, but I'll get around to it sometime soonish. Comments are welcome. (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=130135)
anglar 11-11-03, 05:22 PM	Not quite. Some of the most damning punishments are far worse than death.
Silmarien Aldalome 11-11-03, 07:58 PM	Originally posted by anglar Orcy and others, you have my apologies for the remarks of Gerternal. He is eager to prove his worth amongst other of our ilk. Of course there are certain advantages to being a Drow, such as there are for most races. Each race also has its disadvantages. This will be dealt with in a most swift and deliberate manner. :bow: yes Orcy - we love you (Ozzie Colloquialism coming) mate......(e.g. chuck 'nutha sanga on the barbe (i.e. "put another sausage on the barbeque.....") (don't forget to use your best accent when you read it.... sil
Legions of the Unknown 11-14-03, 09:43 PM	hollo all u ppl i was interested in this half orc oranization and all so can i join. :D hehehe :D (i dont play half orcs that much, me and my friend shared one once and it was hell so hes buried sumwhere lol ill find him tho ;))
Legions of the Unknown 11-14-03, 09:45 PM	hollo all u ppl i was interested in this half orc oranization and all so can i join. :D hehehe :D (i dont play half orcs that much, me and my friend shared one once and it was hell so hes buried sumwhere lol ill find him tho ;))
Legions of the Unknown 11-14-03, 09:47 PM	shoot sorry for the double post guys and galls
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-14-03, 10:38 PM	Orcy supposes you would be member 0000000041 unless he missed someone somewhere. However he wonders why you would like to join the foundation if you don't play half-orcs much. Do you use them as a DM or like the characters of others that use them? Orcy is just a bit curious.
Legions of the Unknown 11-14-03, 10:54 PM	i have a friend that loves half orcs so i find them rather amusing and fun to play with.
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-15-03, 04:05 PM	As far as Orcy has seen you have been to every race foundation on the boards just trying to become a member of every single one of them. And when you say play with them Orcy doesnt know whether or not you mean playing one, or messing with the friends character. I'll leave this one up to elf killer because I really don't know if you actually want to participate in the thread or if you just want to be able to say you are part of all the foundations.
zollex5 11-15-03, 04:42 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder As far as Orcy has seen you have been to every race foundation on the boards just trying to become a member of every single one of them. And when you say play with them Orcy doesnt know whether or not you mean playing one, or messing with the friends character. I'll leave this one up to elf killer because I really don't know if you actually want to participate in the thread or if you just want to be able to say you are part of all the foundations. Actually, if he wanted to say he was in all of the foundations, we'd have to re-open the All Races Foundation. May it rest in peace. Legions of the Unknown, it is customary to limit the number of foundations you're in to your favorite race(s). Zollex :mage:
Legions of the Unknown 11-15-03, 05:31 PM	really, sry im new to the boards :D
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-16-03, 11:06 PM	Well, looks like they have new guidlines here, don't really like the no numbers thing, its not to deal with importance but to count the number of people in the group. As they decided they would simply lock the topic rather than allow foundations to discuss anything about it, I say that here. Anyway, if you missed it here are the guidlines/ (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=133543). Read up and see what you think. They may say not to issue more numbers but personally Orcy is keeping his. So, to the topics I suppose. Anybody got anything for us this week?
Legions of the Unknown 11-16-03, 11:28 PM	orcy i agree with u and im keepin mine to as to trying to be in all foundations i dont wanna be in the drow foundation
elf killer 32 11-18-03, 08:37 PM	God what a heart attack! When I saw that they had made foundation guidelines I was afraid the WizOs had closed us down. Grummsh be blessed! I don't really have anything at the moment, but I'm making a campaign where the majority of the Orcish Hoard disapeared into the wilderness three centuries BPC's. Thus their return will of course be like the return of the king, with quirks. I'll give yah'll some specifically Half-Orc info once I can introduce it to my PC's, (some are on the boards so I don't want to give anything away.):)
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-18-03, 08:47 PM	Ooooh, Orcy will be looking foreward to that.
zollex5 11-19-03, 09:05 PM	I've started a Foundation Council on the Metaboard so that all foundations can get together. It'll be easier to get our points accross to the WizO's. Everyone is welcome - there's a link in my sig. Zollex Custodian of the Tomes, Half-Elven Foundation
Legions of the Unknown 11-19-03, 11:05 PM	Originally posted by zollex5 I've started a Foundation Council on the Metaboard so that all foundations can get together. It'll be easier to get our points accross to the WizO's. Everyone is welcome - there's a link in my sig. Zollex Custodian of the Tomes, Half-Elven Foundation i sugest thayde u show up
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-20-03, 11:44 PM	Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and girls, Savages and the civilized, Good and Evil, Green and Wondrous... wait... that one doesnt work.... alright anyway on with the post: Orcy would like to call you all here to develop a half-orc organization that will be a great representation for us. Like the zhents, the red wizards, or even the harpers (not really on race though) Orcy wishes to develop something here. So, if you are interested in this lets begin, if anyone would like to take charge, be Orcy's guest, he isnt the greatest at this type of thing. But if need be he will try to head this up. So, what do you think?
drachentoeter 11-21-03, 01:07 AM	I thought the half orc foundation was just that. Orcy would like to call you all here to develop a half-orc organization that will be a great representation for us. ;)
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-21-03, 10:37 AM	*grin* Maybe Orcy should have stated one for use in game eh?
Tenzhi 11-21-03, 10:53 AM	A Half-Orc Organization? Sounds like an orcy(er, I mean OXY ;) )-moron... Oddly enough, the first thing that came to my mind was an independent law-enforcement organization reminiscent of the romantic western notion of the Texas Rangers.
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-21-03, 12:09 PM	I don't see how its an Orcy-Moron, and damn now you got me doing it, OXYmoron at all. Orcs are "organized" quite a bit in a way. They have large hordes that are lead by a particular person, and they are assembled into tribes and what not. They attack as a group, the individual tribes that is, because they are split as many races in the world are. Humans are a split race and create their own groups and kill eachother. Orcs would be just as prominent as humans if they werent killed on sight by many races *coughstupidelvescough*
Demon Lightfoot 11-21-03, 12:29 PM	Originally posted by Tenzhi A Half-Orc Organization? Sounds like an orcy(er, I mean OXY ;) )-moron... Oddly enough, the first thing that came to my mind was an independent law-enforcement organization reminiscent of the romantic western notion of the Texas Rangers. How about a Half-Orc Light Brigade...oh, wait, the original didn't do so well, did they...?:D Or H.A.L.F.O.R.C.: Humanoids Against the Loathsome Faerie Oppression of Rude Creatures?
Legions of the Unknown 11-21-03, 04:59 PM	gilithian doesnt appriciate the sarcasm in that. its not his fault feries r rude :mad: id prolly say a mercinary or vigilante group something like that if you have a leader with enough inteligence :D but those r rare 4 u guys arent they... jk jk :d but yeah that would be like a half orc i think
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-21-03, 09:08 PM	Is anybody going to actually take this seriously and attempt to do anything here? Or is Orcy wasting his time?
Legions of the Unknown 11-21-03, 09:48 PM	well what do you want specify do you want feats skills PrCs what
Demon Lightfoot 11-21-03, 09:59 PM	So what do you have in mind? Half-orc Boy Scouts? Half-orc Scoobies (a la Buffy)? Half-orc Robin Hood and his Merrye Men? Half-orc Mafia? Sailor Senshi? Would this organization merely advance the half-orc cause (whatever that may be), struggle against an unjust government or would it be a group of half-orcs banded together to protect a world that doesn't understand or want them? Would it be a military body or a secret society?
Tenzhi 11-21-03, 11:53 PM	For my part I was being relatively serious. A group of Half-Orc Rangers patrolling the wilderness areas, keeping folks relatively safe. In retrospect it kind of reeks of Aragorn, though, even down to the folk they're protecting scorning them as ruffians... I'd rather make it more organized than Aragorn's rangers. Giving them a main headquarters and actual written laws. Perhaps springing from a town near the base of a mountain where man and orc are living in relative harmony. The town probably used to suffer from regular raids. Perhaps a handful of half-orcs that resulted from these raids grew up and kept the orcs in line with an iron fist, setting down laws that would eventually lead to the existing harmony. I'd say that this particular tribe of orcs have been brought away from their evil nature towards at least neutrality... I envision a lawful-oriented PrC with natural abilities to cow orcs into submission... whose goal is to eliminate the evil from the orcish race.
bitnine 11-22-03, 12:24 AM	Originally posted by Tenzhi I envision a lawful-oriented PrC with natural abilities to cow orcs into submission... whose goal is to eliminate the evil from the orcish race. What's very odd is that somewhat describes my last half-orc character. An outcast who never got along with the tribal way of life, he searched for a way to fit into the civilized lands. Eventually he found a role as an adventurer, going so far as to hide his heritage with heavy armor, visored helm, and so forth. Eventually he saved the capitol of the kingdom and earned the trust of the people, particularly after being awarded a medal from the king. Taking his leave, he took the Leadership feat (giving up the cohort for a bonus in the followers department) in order to attract those orcs willing to accept a new way of life from the western wilds (the midnight forest in that campaign, where the orcs thrived). Having a tribe of his own he became their protector. And began reconciling with his original tribe, who really were more chaotic than evil, content to hold their lands and fight incursions therin, and fighting a particularly nasty band of raiders who started to threaten the other tribes. He was Tellenreikos Mordok, a LN half-orc Fighter 6/Planar Champion 4/Tribal Protector 2. He very well was on his we to changing and actually started a bridge between the orcish communities and the kingdoms of man. That's what happens when you become a respected demonhunter, I suppose.
cultjake 11-22-03, 07:48 AM	What about the Orcish Horde? A tyrannical king holds sway in his lands by way of an elite military force that quickly quells any uprisings. When he goes too far and massacres a whole town for disobedience, other towns gather funds together and hire the Orcish Horde to rain down upon the central kingdom. The leader of the Orcish Horde can be reached through intermediaries, usually PC and NPC orcs and half-orcs who know their next connection up the line. The size of the bribe generally determines just how many tribes of orcs can be banded together for a "raid with a purpose". Leadership in the Horde can often keep the raiders away from those who hired them. This is not, however, guaranteed, and is actually a known risk. The Horde is a dangerous tool, summoned only by the most desperate of souls. It can be stunningly effective, however, as in the above case, where the Horde, after destroying the king's elite military man by man, dragged the remains of the king by his bloody entrails all through what he had previously reigned over. Other uses for the Horde: Creating diversions to draw attention away from an objective Shock troops in a battle Intimidation of magistrates and such Unexpected flank attacks Disruption of shipping Elf harrasment Those who contract for the Horde are members of orc society, while not military leaders, are more prized for their cunning. They generally have some rogue background, and often have direct contact with humans and their settlements.
cultjake 11-22-03, 07:50 AM	What about the Orcish Horde? A tyrannical king holds sway in his lands by way of an elite military force that quickly quells any uprisings. When he goes too far and massacres a whole town for disobedience, other towns gather funds together and hire the Orcish Horde to rain down upon the central kingdom. The leader of the Orcish Horde can be reached through intermediaries, usually PC and NPC orcs and half-orcs who know their next connection up the line. The size of the bribe generally determines just how many tribes of orcs can be banded together for a "raid with a purpose". Leadership in the Horde can often keep the raiders away from those who hired them. This is not, however, guaranteed, and is actually a known risk. The Horde is a dangerous tool, summoned only by the most desperate of souls. It can be stunningly effective, however, as in the above case, where the Horde, after destroying the king's elite military man by man, dragged the remains of the king by his bloody entrails all through what he had previously reigned over. Other uses for the Horde: Creating diversions to draw attention away from an objective Shock troops in a battle Intimidation of magistrates and such Unexpected flank attacks Disruption of shipping Elf harrasment Those who contract for the Horde are members of orc society, while not military leaders, are more prized for their cunning. They generally have some rogue background, and often have direct contact with humans and their settlements.
Legions of the Unknown 11-22-03, 12:01 PM	both of those sound good to me (not that galithian needs orcs but also has nuthing against them) now who is going to make a PrC for any of those i cant because im working on 1 already called Legioneer of the Unknown (just so u all know unknown is my old epic character, hes a demigod verged on becomeing a lesser dety) so that would be fun to mess with as a half-orc or full orc or any race that can fight.
Krishlik 11-23-03, 01:31 AM	Ho, Orcy! Krishlik the Goblin joins. May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves? The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough. we are also in dire need of more racial foundations. like, oh say, the gnome foundation, the gnoll foundation, the ogre foundation... if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out. wow, im a nerd. so there! im promoting the strengthening of the gobliniod foundation, and the creation of the ogre, troll, and gnoll foundation. somebody get to work!
Krishlik 11-23-03, 01:32 AM	Ho, Orcy! Krishlik the Goblin joins. May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves? The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough. we are also in dire need of more racial foundations. like, oh say, the gnome foundation, the gnoll foundation, the ogre foundation... if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out. wow, im a nerd. so there! im promoting the strengthening of the gobliniod foundation, and the creation of the ogre, troll, and gnoll foundations. somebody get to work!
Krishlik 11-23-03, 01:32 AM	Ho, Orcy! Krishlik the Goblin joins. May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves? The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough. we are also in dire need of more racial foundations. like, oh say, the gnome foundation, the gnoll foundation, the ogre foundation... if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out. wow, im a nerd. so there! im promoting the strengthening of the gobliniod foundation, and the creation of the ogre, troll, and gnoll foundations. somebody get to work!
Krishlik 11-23-03, 01:32 AM	Ho, Orcy! Krishlik the Goblin joins. May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves? The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough. we are also in dire need of more racial foundations. like, oh say, the gnome foundation, the gnoll foundation, the ogre foundation... if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out. wow, im a nerd. so there! im promoting the strengthening of the gobliniod foundation, and the creation of the ogre, troll, and gnoll foundations. somebody get to work!
Krishlik 11-23-03, 01:32 AM	Ho, Orcy! Krishlik the Goblin joins. May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves? The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough. we are also in dire need of more racial foundations. like, oh say, the gnome foundation, the gnoll foundation, the ogre foundation... if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out. wow, im a nerd. so there! im promoting the strengthening of the gobliniod foundation, and the creation of the ogre, troll, and gnoll foundations. somebody get to work!
Krishlik 11-23-03, 01:32 AM	Ho, Orcy! Krishlik the Goblin joins. May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves? The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough. we are also in dire need of more racial foundations. like, oh say, the gnome foundation, the gnoll foundation, the ogre foundation... if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out. wow, im a nerd. so there! im promoting the strengthening of the gobliniod foundation, and the creation of the ogre, troll, and gnoll foundations. somebody get to work!
Krishlik 11-23-03, 01:33 AM	Ho, Orcy! Krishlik the Goblin joins. May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves? The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough. we are also in dire need of more racial foundations. like, oh say, the gnome foundation, the gnoll foundation, the ogre foundation... if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out. wow, im a nerd. so there! im promoting the strengthening of the gobliniod foundation, and the creation of the ogre, troll, and gnoll foundations. somebody get to work!
Krishlik 11-23-03, 01:33 AM	Ho, Orcy! Krishlik the Goblin joins. May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves? The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough. we are also in dire need of more racial foundations. like, oh say, the gnome foundation, the gnoll foundation, the ogre foundation... if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out. wow, im a nerd. so there! im promoting the strengthening of the gobliniod foundation, and the creation of the ogre, troll, and gnoll foundations. somebody get to work!
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-23-03, 01:50 AM	Wow.... 8 posts... thats got to be some sort of record. I mean, the same post that is, Sil posts 8 in a row all the time, with different subjects in the same topic (don't worry we still luv ya). As for a foundation war, we did that, Orcy got tired and left it. As far as I know its over by now. At least on some of the threads they made for it. Current number of members: 42 (note: this isnt assigning member numbers :D )
Silmarien Aldalome 11-23-03, 06:38 AM	Greetings Great Orcster :bow: I just read your post at Harpers - :bow: I pledge loyalty to the Half-Orc Foundation - and wish to join up. I would be happy to help you and your folk develop Half-orcy thingies - we will stay on-topic fairly closely - and now that we've got Metaboards posts - I'm on to the next phase of the work (which I won't do on the boards - but in discussion with the various strata of management - it'll prolly take quite a while). :) ummm, let me see - first I need to "half-orcify" - so, when I'm here - I grunt a lot - and have fangs and things. Lots of hair?? Do half-orc females have hair? Now - Half-Orcs and a Half-Orc organisation.... 1. I imagine it might need strong leadership to hold all those willful Half-Orcs together? 2. Might there be a group of Half-Orcs dedicated to challenging Half-Orc discrimination? 3. Might they use methods that are less "magicy" and more "combaty"? 4. Where would they live? 5. Would they carve out a niche for themselves "downtown" in "in the country". 6. Would they have lots of days where they had "blood-sports"? 7. How would pairings (marriage? happen? Just some ideas to begin with. :bow: Sil-Orc-ian
elf killer 32 11-23-03, 02:55 PM	In the interest of a Half-Orc organization, allow me to presentAllow me to present, THE TRIBE!(no it's not what you think.) The tribe was organized in a large city by a small group of Half-Orcs who did not feel entirely comftorbale with the strictures of civilization and return to the more simpler, fairer values of tribal life. Organizing themselves as a secret organization word of the tribe soon spread, eventually comprising of afew hundred of some of the most powerful Half-Orcs in the city. The tribes main goals are to give its members a sense of belonging, and the organization is goverened by a simple code of honor in the manner of abarbarian tribe. The Tribe meets in the undercity and its leadership is determined not by combat or by vote, but by the prestige of its members. The tribes activities are not limited to the maerly social however. The tribe seeks gives Half-Orcs a measure of power and repersentation, as well as to eliminate threats not only to the Half-Orcs but to their the community as a whole,(mmass murderers, street gangs, vampires etc....) This has made the tribe very popular among the down trodden, and freinds of tribe members no that they need only to call to receive assitance, It has also given Half-Orcs a meausre of tolereance known in few areas. The tribes Prc is the Tribal champion, (detailed in sword in fist) and those who dedicate themselves to it's service allmost allways choose the Church of Hextor as their tribal enemy, as it has unsuccessfully tried to destroy the organization many times.
Frostbite_Ravenheart 11-23-03, 04:59 PM	HO AND LO! As i said lord orcy I would return...but I return to find I have been removed for you lists. O what have I done to anger you half-orc! Although for now my attention is drawn to the harper foundation which I am threadkeeping as of now and the council of archmages were i'm trying for them to get lives and stop taking on titles and start a conversation...but I will post on here every now and then until I can put more time into this.
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-23-03, 08:26 PM	You are still on the list, you were the 33rd member of the foundation. Orcy still has the full list on his computer. I will comment on the organization topic when I'm not busy looking up classes and such for school.
aravilar_holistacia 11-23-03, 10:08 PM	Originally posted by Krishlik Ho, Orcy! Krishlik the Goblin joins. May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves? The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough. we are also in dire need of more racial foundations. like, oh say, the gnome foundation, the gnoll foundation, the ogre foundation... if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out. wow, im a nerd. so there! im promoting the strengthening of the gobliniod foundation, and the creation of the ogre, troll, and gnoll foundations. somebody get to work! Orcy: Haven't posted here yet, but it seems time to do so... A war vs. the major races by the monstrous ones? Hardly... I see no orc Chosen of Mystra... lol... Anyways, just stopping in. [ava] (Chosen of Mystra)
SwordMaster 11-24-03, 12:17 PM	Greetings, half-orcs. 'Tis I. Just wanted to stop in and tell you that I will notify you when the War Against the Drow MotP thread is up. :) Writing all these threads into a story is quite time-consuming. Originally posted by Tenzhi A Half-Orc Organization? Sounds like an orcy(er, I mean OXY ;) )-moron...Don't let elf killer 32 hear you say that! :D Originally posted by Demon Lightfoot Or H.A.L.F.O.R.C.: Humanoids Against the Loathsome Faerie Oppression of Rude Creatures?:rofl: :OMG!Sil joined!!!:OMG! Welcome to the Half-Orc Foundation. :bounce:
Silmarien Aldalome 11-25-03, 08:47 PM	Youbetcha I joined. Hang in there people - we're gunna be OK. Greetings Orcster, hope you're well, and thank you swordmaster and nice to see you too Avarilar. G'day Demon Lightfoot - :rofl: Orcs who did not feel entirely comftorbale with the strictures of civilization and return to the more simpler, fairer values of tribal life. Organizing themselves as a secret organization word of the tribe soon spread, eventually comprising of a few hundred of some of the most powerful Half-Orcs in the city. The tribes main goals are to give its members a sense of belonging, and the organization is goverened by a simple code of honor in the manner of abarbarian tribe. The Tribe meets in the undercity and its leadership is determined not by combat or by vote, but by the prestige of its members. The tribes activities are not limited to the maerly social however. The tribe seeks gives Half-Orcs a measure of power and repersentation, as well as to eliminate threats not only to the Half-Orcs but to their the community as a whole,(mmass murderers, street gangs, vampires etc....) This has made the tribe very popular among the down trodden, and freinds of tribe members no that they need only to call to receive assitance, It has also given Half-Orcs a meausre of tolereance known in few areas. The tribes Prc is the Tribal champion, (detailed in sword in fist) and those who dedicate themselves to it's service allmost allways choose the Church of Hextor as their tribal enemy, as it has unsuccessfully tried to destroy the organization many times Great post! I'm particularly curious about what "honour" means to a half-orc. I'm sure it is distinct to honour amongst, say, Elves? Any ideas? Cheers Sil-Orc-ian *grunts*
Frostbite_Ravenheart 11-26-03, 06:49 PM	Originally posted by Silmarien Aldalome Youbetcha I joined. Hang in there people - we're gunna be OK. Greetings Orcster, hope you're well, and thank you swordmaster and nice to see you too Avarilar. G'day Demon Lightfoot - :rofl: Orcs who did not feel entirely comftorbale with the strictures of civilization and return to the more simpler, fairer values of tribal life. Organizing themselves as a secret organization word of the tribe soon spread, eventually comprising of a few hundred of some of the most powerful Half-Orcs in the city. The tribes main goals are to give its members a sense of belonging, and the organization is goverened by a simple code of honor in the manner of abarbarian tribe. The Tribe meets in the undercity and its leadership is determined not by combat or by vote, but by the prestige of its members. The tribes activities are not limited to the maerly social however. The tribe seeks gives Half-Orcs a measure of power and repersentation, as well as to eliminate threats not only to the Half-Orcs but to their the community as a whole,(mmass murderers, street gangs, vampires etc....) This has made the tribe very popular among the down trodden, and freinds of tribe members no that they need only to call to receive assitance, It has also given Half-Orcs a meausre of tolereance known in few areas. The tribes Prc is the Tribal champion, (detailed in sword in fist) and those who dedicate themselves to it's service allmost allways choose the Church of Hextor as their tribal enemy, as it has unsuccessfully tried to destroy the organization many times Great post! I'm particularly curious about what "honour" means to a half-orc. I'm sure it is distinct to honour amongst, say, Elves? Any ideas? Cheers Sil-Orc-ian *grunts* Depends on the kinda of elf in my opinon...To a gold elf having honour is not missing evening tea while to a moon elf its always respecting a wandering brother and taking in anyone that asks for help. :D Just my two cents... Anyways orcs know "honour" in a sense...they are loyal to there king its just that when the king grows weak the leader needs to be replaced. An orc is not going to just walk out of leadership he gets challanged...usually not just overthrown...As far as I know.
Demon Lightfoot 11-28-03, 12:34 AM	I see "honor" for a strong half-orc being personal honor, of the Samurai or Gunslinger nature; the "I will not suffer offense at another man's (orc's, whatever's) hand" sort of honor. A half-orc's natural inclination (if raised orcish..."Funny, you don't look Orcish") would be to kill or at least beat the ever-living crap out of someone for offending his "honor". He might also accept it if the offender backs down sufficiently. Weak half-orcs (if such things exist) would probably not have a sense of "honor", at least in those terms
Demon Lightfoot 11-28-03, 12:36 AM	I see "honor" for a strong half-orc being personal honor, of the Samurai or Gunslinger nature; the "I will not suffer offense at another man's (orc's, whatever's) hand" sort of honor. A half-orc's natural inclination (if raised orcish..."Funny, you don't look Orcish") would be to kill or at least beat the ever-living crap out of someone for offending his "honor". He might also accept it if the offender backs down sufficiently. Weak half-orcs (if such things exist) would probably not have a sense of "honor", at least in those terms
drachentoeter 11-28-03, 03:27 AM	What you describe is not a orc with personal honor, it's more of a orc with an attitude problem. Personal honor is not based on the ability to retaliate rather it is based on one's willingness to go through with a course of action even if chances for success are very unlikely. At least that would be more Samurai like. As for gunslingers, there is no such codex. You have probably been watching to much japanimation and of course they use elements of bushido in those. When I think of personal honor I think of Liam Neeson's Character in that movie whose name I cannot remember. Anyway he plays a scotish clan leader that has to borrow some money from a local lord. He get's tricked out of the money by one of the lords underlings and it all boils down to where he can walk away from the whole mess if he accusses another lord of being in support of a rival to the crown. He refuses to do so even though this would save his ass. And he doesn't even try to get the support of the other lord as this is his problem.
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-30-03, 07:19 PM	*wakes up from under pile of turkey bones and assorted other foods and such* Ugh... Orcy forgot to tell you all he wouldnt be around during his thanksgiving break didn't he? Well.... Orcy is back now... so uhm... he will catch up later once hes settled in again.
Skar 12-06-03, 03:15 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Orcy would like to call you all here to develop a half-orc organization that will be a great representation for us. Like the zhents, the red wizards, or even the harpers (not really on race though) Hmmm....Great idea! I'd love to add something like this to my homebrew world. I'm thinking something like The Order of the Green Wonders! It would be kind of a knightly order dedicated to helping the downtrodden only it would be open to all Half-Orcs of all classes. In other words, just like the Tribe idea of elf killer 32 only with a different name! Sneaky aren't I?
elf killer 32 12-21-03, 03:52 PM	Elf killer walks into the dusty hall that was the half-orc foundation. A cold wind blows through the frozen posts as he thinks,"isthis the end, after all that we have been through, is this the end?" Staring at Skars lst posy elf killers face hardens into resolve. "No, it is not. Andy Collins brazen remark that Half-Orcs are a simple race for simple players shall not stand. It is an insult against not only Half-Orcs, but all of roleplaying to say such a thing. Someone must stand against him, this foundation shall rise to the challenge." Elf killer then lifts up the mighty foundation and heaves it back inot the lime light, jumping on just as it is begining its ascent. "To battle," he screams, "and to War!"
deathsdead1 12-23-03, 06:25 PM	elf killer 32 how do you join. in all the games i have ever played i have always been a half-ork and the mass amout of elves that my dm throws at me always joke about me being the only half-orc with in a hunderd miles cause they killed em' all. the only reason i have stayed alive this long is because in with 2 really strong humans. i can't wait to come home :bounce: post as soon as you can :rolleyes: :b:
elf killer 32 12-23-03, 09:38 PM	Consider yourself joined. Your name will be on the member list next time we post it. By the way, what is your Characters class,( I play a Barbaian/Fighter/Rouge.)
deathsdead1 12-24-03, 11:30 AM	1st level bbr :)
Dorian Quinn 12-29-03, 09:14 AM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Is anybody going to actually take this seriously and attempt to do anything here? Or is Orcy wasting his time? Sorry all, I’ve been away for a long time. So about this organization. Some people have been going on about rangers, raids, hordes, and other stuff like that, but i believe that these thing can only be part of an organization. I like what I read in Silmarien's post and Elf Killer's post. Tribe, that is a very good word to start from. So simple, but with so much depth to it. Not a fancy title at all. A tribe, a place of belonging. Where every Half-Orc is welcomed. Goal of the tribe? That's the question. It's goal. As Elf Killer said, maybe this movement did start off somewhere in the under city. But if wouldn't stay there for ever. Half-Orc's need space. The goal, the vision. Create a "nation", a "city", a "region", a cluster of town, something, an place where Half-Orc are not the minority. A place where all Half-Orc can get rid of the stereotype that has been placed upon them from other races. But also in this place, all other races are still welcomed. As long as they respect the Half-Orcs and all others. That's another word i think should be used, "respect". People mention honor, that's something more personal. But this new society uses respect. And if you don't show respect to an Half-Orc, by insulting him because of appearance, color, skills or anything, well, your asking for trouble. This doesn’t mean that Half-Orc have no sense of humor. They do. They're wise enough to tell a joke from an insult. Anyway, back to the organization. The Tribe. First this tribe has to get the word around to all Half-Orc, get them interested. Make the all see and believe in this new idea. See, it much more difficult to just start a bunch of ranger or whatever. The tribe has to get all Half-Orc united. To believe in themselves. No longer would Half-Orcs be considered, as the stereotype’s put it, the outcome of Human and Orc, usually rape. No. A Half-Orc society, marriage, families, values. Half-Orc will not only be considered as a strong arm for hire only. This is where profession and traits come in. Hunter, Scouts, Craftsmen, Warriors and many more. Clerics and Druilds. A place where Half-Orc can grow up in and “choose” what to be. A place that will create it’s own culture and history. An place where future Half-Orc can call “home”.
Dorian Quinn 12-29-03, 09:16 AM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Is anybody going to actually take this seriously and attempt to do anything here? Or is Orcy wasting his time? Sorry all, I’ve been away for a long time. So about this organization. Some people have been going on about rangers, raids, hordes, and other stuff like that, but i believe that these thing can only be part of an organization. I like what I read in Silmarien's post and Elf Killer's post. Tribe, that is a very good word to start from. So simple, but with so much depth to it. Not a fancy title at all. A tribe, a place of belonging. Where every Half-Orc is welcomed. Goal of the tribe? That's the question. It's goal. As Elf Killer said, maybe this movement did start off somewhere in the under city. But if wouldn't stay there for ever. Half-Orc's need space. The goal, the vision. Create a "nation", a "city", a "region", a cluster of town, something, an place where Half-Orc are not the minority. A place where all Half-Orc can get rid of the stereotype that has been placed upon them from other races. But also in this place, all other races are still welcomed. As long as they respect the Half-Orcs and all others. That's another word i think should be used, "respect". People mention honor, that's something more personal. But this new society uses respect. And if you don't show respect to an Half-Orc, by insulting him because of appearance, color, skills or anything, well, your asking for trouble. This doesn’t mean that Half-Orc have no sense of humor. They do. They're wise enough to tell a joke from an insult. Anyway, back to the organization. The Tribe. First this tribe has to get the word around to all Half-Orc, get them interested. Make the all see and believe in this new idea. See, it much more difficult to just start a bunch of ranger or whatever. The tribe has to get all Half-Orc united. To believe in themselves. No longer would Half-Orcs be considered, as the stereotype’s put it, the outcome of Human and Orc, usually rape. No. A Half-Orc society, marriage, families, values. Half-Orc will not only be considered as a strong arm for hire only. This is where profession and traits come in. Hunter, Scouts, Craftsmen, Warriors and many more. Clerics and Druids. A place where Half-Orc can grow up in and “choose” what to be. A place that will create it’s own culture and history. An place where future Half-Orc can call “home”.
Irv 12-31-03, 11:17 PM	Haven't been on the bords in a while and haven't visited the half orc thread for even longer. I went in the race section to look for the half orc thread and I was disapointed not to find it at the top where it belongs.:king: I think I will join the half orc board because half orcs are cool even though the mighty elf is greater.:D
Yipwyg the Mighty 01-01-04, 10:45 AM	RARRRRGG!!! In my campaign, I have tweaked Orcs/Half-Orcs alot, both in flavour and power. Both I have powered-up alot. But in terms of flavour, I have made an intricate culture of the Orcs. I see Orcs as being a tiny bit like the Norse, and tweaked them a little there. The main gathering place for the tribe is in the longhouse, where the Sbjuget(Chieftain) rouses the warriors and the greatest feasts before conquests take place. Ritualistic tattoos are used both as marks of rank, but also as tools history and tradition to pass along the generations. Special "skinscribes" have their tribe's history written onto them in full-body tattoos. Songs, often either rousing and wild, or slow and rythmic, are also used. Though most Orc tribes are evil, small groups, lost clans, those that dwell withiun the deepest caverns, mountains, and the centers of the most pristine forests still follow the old, honourable ways of Orc, led by the shamans. These tribes have an almost animistic religion, believing in he Spirits controlling fate, and but 2 gods: Gaia, the Earh-mother, and Roc, the Father of the Orcs, the Oldest of them. More info to possibly come later.
Silmarien Aldalome 01-02-04, 01:07 AM	Greetings Half-Orcsters - & g'day - I really like the discussion on your interpretatons of Half-Orcish honour. I can summarise people's posts as meaning 1. commitment to "rights of passage" - as tatoos, and symbols of belonging in a clan. 2. The right to freedom from the stereotyping of other humanoids. 3. Personal honour as contained in both personal attitude and also in fidelity to a course of action - even in the face of defeat. 4. The right to not suffer insult or injury by another's transgressions. :cool: I'd like to add Honour as mastery over primal urges - so that the half-orc is in possession of its primal powers as opposed to possessed by its primal powers Which brings me to an idea I've had over the Christmas period - in my next post, I wanna introduce the equivalent of "elven blood" in an idea I've had about Half-Orcs and Orcs. I can remember several references to it at the foundation. Sil-Orc-ian
Silmarien Aldalome 01-02-04, 01:14 AM	Orc Blood OK - just an idea guyz. After seeing RotK, I've made an interpretation of Orc-Blood where it's about having primal urges - towards greed, lust, hate, surges of strength and all the basics of humanoids - but amplified. In the Half-Orc - this is a "Blood Feat" - equivalent to, say Elven pluses in secret door detection. This Blood Feat - in self-possessed Half-Orcs, allows them to "channel" primal energies into amazing bursts of purpose. The kinds of purposes that I see Half-Orcs as "leaning" towards include "Combat Surge" (A bit like the Dwarven Defender, or Tenser's Transformation) "Feasting Surge" - where the primal power of the half-orc gets channeled into "hunting" or into wild food festivals. Or, "Running Surge", (a constitution based feat). Basically - this early and undeveloped idea allows you to "channel" primal urges, into any of the six ability scores. So, you'd have: Strength Surge (combat) Constitution Surge (e.g. running, swimming) Dexterity Surge (e.g. temporary "dodge" bonuses) I'm in two minds about allowing "Surges" on the other three ability scores. But, there's probably an argument for and against (as there is for the idea in general....). Anyhowz - there you hvae it.... Sil-Orc-Ian
Legions of the Unknown 01-07-04, 01:11 PM	sounds wonderful sil ;) and :bump:
Orguth the Brawler 01-18-04, 01:32 AM	URRAAUUR! Orguth is returned! Orguth is INDOMITABLE!
Orguth the Brawler 01-18-04, 01:42 AM	Orguth reads much on Half-Orc threads of other races makin' fun of our lack of "civilization" and "culture". The rest of the whole-bloods and elf-kin try to pay it homage. Hah! Half-orcs have no culture because Half-orcs need no culture! Civilization and culture are made by those too weak to stand by themselves. Our only interest in it is as curiosity or spoils, for civilization is made by the weak, but belongs to whoever is strong enough to take it!
Orguth the Brawler 01-18-04, 01:59 AM	So far as Tribe is concerned...what need do Half-orcs have of protection or safety? We should not be coddled; it will make us weak. But should we have a gathering, where we might meet and demonstrate our power and measure it against others like ourselves? This, Orguth should support. Let the drums beat and the fires burn around the feast. Iff'n anyone's up for a good crash n' bash, well and good. Otherwise, tales of foes slain, heads taken, booty won. Feats of strength, arms, and magic. Let the forest tremble around us with revelry. Earth shall shake, ere sun wake, and let t'other races quake!
Orguth the Brawler 01-18-04, 01:54 PM	I have plenty to say, and will space it out to keep Half-orcs on top. First, I tell my Orcish credentials... Orguth the Indomitable, the Brawler, monstrous Barbarian with Heavy Flail. Yes, pretty stereotypical. And? Always favor Orcs in any videogame available, and several characters in NWN and the like. Most recently, Vaunka Manbane, Maiden of Mayhem, powerful (but also fairly quick and comparatively cunning) Half-orc Barbarianess, wielding a Spiked Chain, Javelins, and a Greataxe when the chain won't do the job, or there isn't enough space to use it effectively. The Vaunka character was inspired by the picture of the two Half-orcs fighting a spellcaster in the Complete Warrior book. I dunno what page it's on, but it's really cool. Additionally, I was suddenly awash with images of the Cave Troll in the Fellowship of the Rings movie, and several book scenes where slaves or captives broke their chains and then used them to run amok. I like that, and the image of her snatching weapons from people's hands ten feet away, tripping, and wrapping it around them and dragging them right up close. Therefore, enter Vaunka, Maiden of Mayhem and the Manbane, having narrowly avoided a fate as a breeding maiden in a tribe of orcs, used the chains she was kept with to slay numerous male orcs wandering around before making her escape. Is quite sexist and generally distrustful of men, and takes great pleasure in defeating them where possible. Revels in the rush and blood of battle. Wears a necklace of [blank]* taken from defeated men of particular worthiness. Should be alot of fun to play, (she's a backup character and I haven't died just yet, though I fully expect to) and not really difficult, either. Lots of "Never send a man to do a woman's job" and "Funny how menfolk always go crying to their mommies when something is wrong" and when the enemy is female, "Finally, a worthwhile opponent! Come, sister!". I think it'll be a blast. * Reference: Lightning Jack, with Paul Hogan and Cuba Gooding Jr. Edit: I hadn't considered that the boards would censor the word I chose. Oops. You'll get it if you think about it.
Orguth the Brawler 01-18-04, 04:08 PM	Did any of the rest of you notice that with a roll of 17 to put into strength, a Half-orc with at least one level of Barbarian and total level five can do 100 damage with a Greataxe? Like, not even munchkined? Ingredients: Roll of 17 put into Strength, making it 19, upped by one at 4th level making it 20. Power Attack feat. Ability to Rage. Greataxe with a bonus dice of damage of 1d4 or better, or a +2 Greataxe. The Scenario: any attack. Wielded in two hands when raging, the Greataxe will do 1d12 + 10 + bonus die damage. Using the full -5 for Power Attack, and under the Power Attack 3.5 rules, it becomes 1d12 + 20 + bonus die. If a critical hit is scored, it becomes 3d12 + 60 + bonus die (bonus die are not multiplied). If 3 12s are rolled for the damage as well as 4 or more points scored from the bonus die, we have 36 + 60 + 4 = 100. Assuming a 50% chance of hitting, the odds are something like 3,620,000 : 1, but still, the possibility is horrifying. And at lvl 5, no less.
Orguth the Brawler 01-18-04, 10:56 PM	[Orguth approaches the hall where he noticed smoke some days ago. No smoke rises now. He enters and sees Half-orcs strewn around the room, laying on the floor or on the tables. No visible evidence of a battle, barring where the occasional scuffle had apparently broken out. Orguth walks to the nearest body, approaching cautiously. He prods it a few times, then steps back and waits a few moments. Nothing. He moves closer to sniff the body, and wrinkles his nose. He doesn't quite recognize the oder, but it seems somehow familiar...is it dead-stink?]
Orguth the Brawler 01-20-04, 10:58 AM	[Scratches head] Funny. There was no evidence suggesting a sudden and spontaneous lack of posts. Winter break is over - so? Come on, folks. I'm starting to hear myself echo in here. I think a Half-orc would make a cool Werewolf. We're intimidating most of the time - once we'd been Lychanthropes for awhile, imagine how scary we'd look then. Crude, and feral!
Orguth the Brawler 01-24-04, 08:55 PM	GRAAAHHH!!! [Smashes Greatclub against the ground] Halflings! HALFLINGS! The Halfling foundation creeps towards our totals! Will we really let Halflings, smallest and weakest of all common races, surpass us?
Legions of the Unknown 01-24-04, 09:17 PM	how long is the monolog gunna last geez
Orguth the Brawler 01-25-04, 05:04 PM	Until someone sees fit to interrupt me, I expect. Everyone give up on the thread then, I suppose?
Capn Charlie 01-25-04, 05:16 PM	Okay. Half orcs, like bursting enchantments, are mechanically inferior to many other choices. But like the bursting enchantments, style is everything.
Orguth the Brawler 01-25-04, 06:52 PM	And what could possibly be a greater statement of style than good-old-fashioned brute force? Mystery and subtelty are for those that don't have what it takes to get the job done on their own. Hit with an axe until it goes away. The only charm we need is direct charm! Edit: Hah! New page!
Orcy The Green Wonder 01-30-04, 04:35 AM	Did anybody see that truck that ran down Orcy and locked him away for days... err... weeks... er... a month or so? No? Neither did Orcy. Well, Orcy is posting again hopefully, try and get this thing back to workin again. Orcy is a bit disappointed that the foundation hasnt done much while hes been gone...
kedi 01-30-04, 06:17 PM	Welcome. I’m here to tell you all that the all races foundation is now opened. Wish to see you soon there. <<All Races Foundation>> (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=173715) :D The bard has sung!
Orguth the Brawler 02-03-04, 04:37 PM	Excellent! Orcy has returned! Does this by any chance mean that Half-orc Foundation will once again be...umm...worthwhile?
justevil77 02-03-04, 05:42 PM	I would like to petition for membership in the Half-orc foundation. I play a half-orc psychic warrior. The way I see it orcs and half-orcs get the short end of the stick because they suffer hindrences in the ability scores crucial to the use of magic, int. and cha. However, by using psionics one with orcish blood can use powers that rely on their strongest attribute, strength
Orguth the Brawler 02-04-04, 11:45 PM	A Half-orc psychic, hmm? Intriguing. Which one is the strength based class?
justevil77 02-05-04, 12:17 PM	psycometabalism is the psionic class based on strength. I don't see why if elves can have great epic wizards lending magical power and protecting the realm then orcs could have equally as powerful psions opposing them
Gellion 02-16-04, 08:53 PM	I present everyone with a picture of a female Half-Orc who is actually quite beatiful. http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/hosted/Pozas/Pictures/Oddballs/horc_rogue.jpg Well, to me at least.:)
Orguth the Brawler 02-17-04, 12:38 AM	Be careful there, friend - she's quite attractive, but then there are fundamental laws being violated here... That being said, I currently play the half-orc barbarianess I mentioned in an earlier post. Not very attractive, unfortunately. But at least I can get away with having a deep voice...
Gellion 02-17-04, 06:30 AM	Originally posted by Orguth the Brawler Be careful there, friend - she's quite attractive, but then there are fundamental laws being violated here... And what would those fundamental laws be?:D
Silmarien Aldalome 02-18-04, 03:49 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Did anybody see that truck that ran down Orcy and locked him away for days... err... weeks... er... a month or so? No? Neither did Orcy. Well, Orcy is posting again hopefully, try and get this thing back to workin again. Orcy is a bit disappointed that the foundation hasnt done much while hes been gone... Hello Orc-ster - welcome back - we need Our Leader to Inspire us. What would you like to develop? Gellion - great picture. Cheers sil-orc-ian
KaosKlerik 02-24-04, 02:24 PM	Originally posted by Gellion And what would those fundamental laws be?:D Well for starters it looks like she's got a "package", but that could just be the lighting...
Gellion 02-24-04, 05:41 PM	Originally posted by KaosKlerik Well for starters it looks like she's got a "package", but that could just be the lighting... Meh.....its worth it.
CaptMeathead 02-25-04, 12:24 AM	[QUOTE]Originally posted by Krishlik "May i point out that the only two big racial foundations are that of Orcs and elves?" "The quiter foundations like the Dwarven and Gobliniod foundation arent powerful enough." "if we had more foundations then the goblin and gnoll and ogre foundation can team up with the orc foundation; while the gnome and dwarf and Human foundation can team with the elf foundation. then the two sides can duke it out." "wow, im a nerd." -------------------------------- Krishlik, Ye best be watchn' what ye say about the dwarves.... We've been keepin' your kind at bay for centuries! Too bad it's really just like an insect infestation problem like roaches! They'll always be there! Mind yer manners in the future lest ye seek war! PS- Yes, I am afraid so, you are a nerd and so am I! *Just kiddin'!* Rock on!
CaptMeathead 02-25-04, 12:28 AM	Graak "The Butcher" would like to join the Half-Orc foundation. A barbarian from the wastelands, on a permanent walk ala "The Hulk" "until end time..." Me likes the sounds of screams! :smirk: :b:
Ouroboros 03-13-04, 01:20 PM	Slaps some half-orcs "Wake up guys there is someone who wants to join":) You are a member and you know it CaptMeathead by force if need to be Gellion your half-orc is really :cloud9:
CaptMeathead 03-13-04, 01:28 PM	Originally posted by Ouroboros Slaps some half-orcs "Wake up guys there is someone who wants to join":) You are a member and you know it CaptMeathead by force if need to be Much thanks Ouroboros. Graak "The Butcher" likes tough love!!:smirk:
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-23-04, 03:45 PM	Wake up brothers, Orcy brings forth the question about half-orc magic. What do you see the half-orc or orcish magics as? We all know the elves see theirs as high and mighty, and more powerful than other races. They have many mages while we would have fewer. But to survive in a world of magic, there must be some sort used by orcs and half-orcs. Tell Orcy what you think!
Silmarien Aldalome 03-23-04, 07:43 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Wake up brothers, Orcy brings forth the question about half-orc magic. What do you see the half-orc or orcish magics as? We all know the elves see theirs as high and mighty, and more powerful than other races. They have many mages while we would have fewer. But to survive in a world of magic, there must be some sort used by orcs and half-orcs. Tell Orcy what you think! I've been developing an idea at Half Elven Foundation - about each Race's "Arcane Signature". The core idea being that each race wields magic in its own particular way. If anyone's into Faerun - think of the Nether Scrolls and the differences between Human magic (a-la Karsus Avatar at its height versus Elven High Magic for Elves). When each race reads the Nether Scrolls - the ensuing magic that is developed is distinct - and "racially appropriate". Some ideas for Orcs (if not Half-Orcs): Ravaging Vengeful Angry Destructive Perverting Distorting Pleasure from Ruin Bloody Hungry Then for Half-Orcs - the same dilemmas in some ways as Half-Elves: i.e. how does "Human and Orcish" lore interact. I don't think the answer is clear - many options.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-24-04, 01:17 AM	Orcy would say that half-orc and orc magic would be rather vengeful, maybe angry and possibly deestructive. Orcy believes that Orcs are not truely the evil beasts they are made out to be. In orcy's world Human drove the orcs to evil with prejudice and hatred. So perverting would not work in my mind. Pleasure from ruin might be true for some of the more evil tribes, but not all enjoy slaught.... ok, not all enjoy killing A LOT, but sometimes sure. A lot of that could fit well Sil. As for the differances between the magic of races, it reminds Orcy of the elmister books with the differance between his own magics and those of the elves... dont really know too much about FR. Would like to get into it more but Orcy has classes and such to deal with. Maybe over the summer.
Frostbite_Ravenheart 03-24-04, 07:23 PM	Hmmm...Somthing Strikes this Half-elf as wrong. Frosty sees common traits for orcs yet does not understand why all traits are evil. Frosty feels offended beacuse the greatest half-orc I know is not some crazed half-orc who has a great way of speaking which I have trouble copying :D. [Edit] I had a good list of things but I just deleted it beacuse simply...it was just the same thing as silms inunperfect list said over with more or less complicated words. However I would add somthing like Unfaithfull or backstabing or somthing beacuse even what is looked apon as the most evil race, the dark elves, will indeed betray one another but beacuse they work so greatly as a group even when rivaly and hatrid is at there peak I find this hardly acceptable to call them that. Orcs would have no problem turning on there "Allies" during the middle of combat, at least form my experiance. Likewise I wouldent forget prehaps strength...like...pure brutal strength. Few warriors could go against an orc one on one with no weapons and nearly nobody can go against a half-orc with no weapons who has the bests of both humans and Orcs (at least physically) -Frosty
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-25-04, 09:03 PM	Pur strength when dealing with spells is a hard thing to figure out. Though it does make sense for an orc. Why not have what they use with everything else in their lives in their magic as well? Orcy may be posting some tribal rituals and such later on. Hes been working on some of them lately for his own game possibly. An attempt to give orcs and half-orcs more to their tribes and backgrounds.
Gellion 03-25-04, 09:09 PM	One thing I am sort of dissapointed with in the new PSiHb is the elimination of MAD. I know it had to go, but one cool character concept you can have with it was a Half-Orc Egoist with the Sangehirn PrC. He could be a sort of idiot savant healer.
Orguth the Brawler 03-26-04, 07:46 PM	Smoke again rises from Half-orc camps. Orguth is pleased... Orguth the Indomitable is saddened to tell of his own death, however. Ever where the fighting was thickest and most dangerous, he finally met his end fighting alone against an Umber Hulk, at the edge of a 30ft pit, staggered, and Confused. Orguth the Indomitable, 5th level Chaotic Neutral Half-orc Barbarian, deceased. Sing a song and kill a foeman in his honor, my brethren.
elf killer 32 03-27-04, 11:10 PM	Elf killer ascends to the top of a high hill, the body of ogroth the brawler in his arms. Setting it on a funeral pyre, Elf killer screams, "You will not have died in vain! Your elven killer who was shape shifted into an Umber Hulk to hide his puny true form shall be slain! The blood of the pointy eared ones shall run thick in your honor!" With that, Elf killer sets the pire ablaze with a vial of alchemist fire, draws his sword of elk killing, and screams out a mighty war cry, before setting out on this noble crusade! P.S. Good to be back here pepoles. I suggest that you post on the Coolest Fights thread on the Combat and weapons board. Sing glory of the Half-Orc cause, by highlighting our heritage with your mighty deeds!
Gellion 03-27-04, 11:25 PM	Originally posted by elf killer 32 Elf killer ascends to the top of a high hill, the body of ogroth the brawler in his arms. Setting it on a funeral pyre, Elf killer screams, "You will not have died in vain! Your elven killer who was shape shifted into an Umber Hulk to hide his puny true form shall be slain! The blood of the pointy eared ones shall run thick in your honor!" With that, Elf killer sets the pire ablaze with a vial of alchemist fire, draws his sword of elk killing, and screams out a mighty war cry, before setting out on this noble crusade! Wow, a sword just to kill elks.:eek:
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-27-04, 11:45 PM	Gellion... we're orcs. We have swords for killing everything and anything. Orcy himself has a longsword of matress slaying +40. Orcy has to carry around many many bags of holding just to hold em all... oooooooh yeah.... HOOAH!
Silmarien Aldalome 03-28-04, 01:15 AM	Hey - great to see you Orcster and everyone! Orcy - would you like us to build some Game Mechanics parameters with you for HOHM (Half-Orc-High-Magic)...wait - that sounds a bit lame for a Half-Orc...um - HOBM (Half-Orc-Beast-Magic?) - ..... HORM (Half-Orc-Rage-Magic) - .....HOCM (Half-Orc-Chaos-Magic)....any ideas?? Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Orcy would say that half-orc and orc magic would be rather vengeful, maybe angry and possibly deestructive. Orcy believes that Orcs are not truely the evil beasts they are made out to be. In orcy's world Human drove the orcs to evil with prejudice and hatred. So perverting would not work in my mind. Pleasure from ruin might be true for some of the more evil tribes, but not all enjoy slaught.... ok, not all enjoy killing A LOT, but sometimes sure. A lot of that could fit well Sil. As for the differances between the magic of races, it reminds Orcy of the elmister books with the differance between his own magics and those of the elves... dont really know too much about FR. Would like to get into it more but Orcy has classes and such to deal with. Maybe over the summer. :cool: Vengeful, Angry, Destructive - as Different to Elven Magic as Elminster is to Elves. Let's BUILD!! GELLION :rofl: :rofl: + g'day Elf Killer and Orguth. Frosty - good stuff - I think the word is "Wayward" "Unpredictable".... So - let me see now *turns pages of Ancient Tomes - looks up "Nether Scrolls"....*interpreting* The Nether Scrolls are some mysterious ancient Torilian artifact. They are "living scrolls" - and somehow linked to the Lifeforce of the Universe. This lifeforce recognises the unique mental racial signature for each race. Half-Orcs are as able to create amazing purpose with the Nether Scrolls as any other race. It is said that when the Great Orcy finds these Scrolls - that the Fate of Half-Orcs will be altered forever on his home world. For - the Sages say that Orcy - in his thirst for vengeance against the marauding humans - who murdered Orc children for millenia - shall create a Vengeful, Angry, Destructive magic. That is Wayward - and as different to the Elven High Magic of Myth Drannor as Elminster is to Elves. So - know then - that the Half-Orcs shall find a voice for their Power as none before them have known. Yet warriors they shall remain - if they so choose. Because the Nether Scrolls will create Warrior-like purpose in the Half-Orc world of Magic if the Reader so chooses. So.....what shall the flavour be Orcy and Half-Orcs! For - this decision is not Sil's.... Sil-Orc-ian
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-28-04, 01:28 AM	Orcy will think on this... but whatever it is, be sure that it will be mighty and matress slaying!
Tenzhi 03-28-04, 02:11 AM	Orcish magic may have a more destructive bent than Elvish magic (and the Elf-Bane would just like to point out that he fully supports Orcs, especially those that like to take sharp pointy things and shove them through soft pointy-eared things that scream and bleed), but I imagine they may also have something in common. Orcish magic (in my mind) would be tied to nature - not the nature of fluffy bunnies and whimsical butterflies; but the nature that gives us violent storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, sandstorms, plagues, filth, and all manner of wrathful things. In short, Orcish magic would be primal - visceral even. Finely ground gems, sulfur, or crystal rods wouldn't be found in Orcish magic. They would use animal parts, pieces of their enemies, their own blood (and possibly urine and feces depending on the spell) as spell ingredients or foci. A finely wrought magical weapon of orcish make would have been quenched in a bucket of blood rather than water. Sorry, just rambling on a bit...
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-28-04, 02:36 AM	No need to appologize to us for rambling. You being a brother to us in your love for stabbing elven things with pointy things and watching their gooey inner elfness spill out... errr... Anyway... Orcish magic would in fact be tied to the more vicious side of nature. Ceremonial daggers and such made of bone or fangs of enemies slain in battle. On this thought orcy would say... lets see... HOPM Half Orc Primal Magic? That might work... This magic would be, as Orcy has said, Vengeful for all the wrongs done both to orcs, and the planet and nature, itself. It would be destructive, calling on the raging forces of nature, those forces that are a match for the half-orcs own rage. The magic would be angry, the anger coming from the same forces. Also because, in the half-orcs case, there is the anger that they have no place to truely belong. The rage of a Half-Orc's magic on the battlefield along with the rage of the half-orcs warriors would be enough to cause any foe to think twice about charging foreward. Half-Orc's rage would teach all creatures of the world that there is something to fear in a race that has been cast aside and mistreated. After unleashing this magic, half-orcs would become more, or as feared as their strength. Trust Orcy on this one... elves would be running a lot more.
Le-vantae 03-28-04, 02:51 PM	hi im kind of new 2 d&d and i have a half-orc barbarian called le-vantae only level 6 tho
Gellion 03-28-04, 03:51 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder No need to appologize to us for rambling. You being a brother to us in your love for stabbing elven things with pointy things and watching their gooey inner elfness spill out... errr... Anyway... Orcish magic would in fact be tied to the more vicious side of nature. Ceremonial daggers and such made of bone or fangs of enemies slain in battle. On this thought orcy would say... lets see... HOPM Half Orc Primal Magic? That might work... This magic would be, as Orcy has said, Vengeful for all the wrongs done both to orcs, and the planet and nature, itself. It would be destructive, calling on the raging forces of nature, those forces that are a match for the half-orcs own rage. The magic would be angry, the anger coming from the same forces. Also because, in the half-orcs case, there is the anger that they have no place to truely belong. The rage of a Half-Orc's magic on the battlefield along with the rage of the half-orcs warriors would be enough to cause any foe to think twice about charging foreward. Half-Orc's rage would teach all creatures of the world that there is something to fear in a race that has been cast aside and mistreated. After unleashing this magic, half-orcs would become more, or as feared as their strength. Trust Orcy on this one... elves would be running a lot more. I would thgink Orcish primal magic would be Druidic. From the way it seems to be described. Dealing with the savage side of nature and all.:) Oh and Orcy, I have an idea for a new Orcish race that I will hopefully post tonight. I need some time to work it out in my head.:)
Orguth the Brawler 03-28-04, 04:25 PM	*Groan* I am forced to report the death of Burak, Favored Son of Kord. His skull was crushed by the fists of a Stone Golem while exploring an abandoned Temple to Moradin. Damned be Tharizdun, who's minions wreak such havok amongst the Half-orcish ranks...
Wulfgar 03-29-04, 10:55 AM	Originally posted by KaosKlerik Well for starters it looks like she's got a "package", but that could just be the lighting... Could be Depends ™ or Tampax ™...:angel: An' I'm sorry to say, laddies an' lassies, tha' Orcs are just evil, which is why the puir beasties wind up skewered on muh claymore, tha' they do. 'Tis but a simple law o' Nature, tha' it is.
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-29-04, 03:36 PM	Orcy thanks you Wulfgar, he can always use a good laugh, skewering orcs a law of nature, hahahahaha... whoo.. classic. Orcy is proof that not all of us are evil. Trust Orcy...
Wulfgar 03-29-04, 04:37 PM	Well, it were the "Orc's are evil" part I was referring too as a "Law of Nature"... Besides, I thought that it was a Half-Orc tha' ye were; tha's a dif'runt critter altogether; me best boon comrade were a half-orc, he were, puir bastard. *sheds a manly tear*
Orcy The Green Wonder 03-29-04, 05:30 PM	Orcy is a half orc, but he still has strong ties to his orcish roots. He knows that not all of his brothers are evil. He is sure that adventureres have slain or attacked his brothers before any attempt at speaking and slain them without question. A sad thing, so before you slay a group of orcs, think again before jumping upon them and swinging away.
NightScreamer20 03-29-04, 05:35 PM	Ya half-orcs aren't evil...They even make good friends for Drunken Halfling Clerics, Misfortuned Elven Druids, Astranged Half-Elf Shifters, and even Quirky Human Geomancers with strange names... They aren't evil...once they know you're race is better than theirs is they are quite friendly! ^_^ *Casts Wall of Fire in order to protect himself from the Flaming that will commence upon his ass*
Wulfgar 03-29-04, 06:29 PM	Oi, th' last time I slayed enny Orcs wuz, lessee, naow, there wuz the human/half-orc/orc band of , err, bandits what bushwhacked me, me sons and me pet witch on th' road (I let th' survivors, includin' at least one full-blood Orc join me service), and then some Orcs at th' Northern Border o' Th' Clan-Lands...but that wuz war. Them an' their Ogre allies wants our lands and our wimmen, an' by th' Gods, what we'll gi' 'em is their own blood tae drink!
Tenzhi 03-29-04, 11:29 PM	While all orcs aren't necessarily evil, the majority of them are, in my experience, xenophobic enough to pound on anything that's not an orc first and ask questions later (but only if the thing in question survives and is willing to partake of vile orcish liquor with them). If you can stand up to the pounding (and the vile orcish brew), though, a band of non-evil orcs are good friends (albeit savage, uncivilised, and generally smelly - but anyone who's travelled the planes and hung out with otherworldly denizens might find the company of orcs to be quite comforting).
Ouroboros 03-31-04, 01:05 PM	Orc magic mmm:smirk: orcs respect strenght use of magic could be a show of weakness. If there are orc born wizards i will think they choose necromancy Draining levels and after that the orc wizards kicks the barbarian in the face "Who is weak now MIGHTY WARRIOR!!!":D Necromancy isn't really respected by orc now is it
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-02-04, 01:45 PM	*picks up thread and sets on top of others* "there you go little guy, have fun now" So... yeah. How is that new orcish race of yers coming Gellion?
Silmarien Aldalome 04-03-04, 10:02 PM	Nightscreamer - fair enough - add to that - Vengeful, Angry, Raging and Destructive when betrayed, deceived, condescended to, and manipulated. HOPM might be "triggered" by the above conditions, for example. Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder No need to appologize to us for rambling. You being a brother to us in your love for stabbing elven things with pointy things and watching their gooey inner elfness spill out... errr... Sil-Orc-ian grins.... Anyway... Orcish magic would in fact be tied to the more vicious side of nature. Ceremonial daggers and such made of bone or fangs of enemies slain in battle. On this thought orcy would say... lets see... HOPM Half Orc Primal Magic? That might work... yeahh - HOPM - and the organs of ferocious beasts, and magical creatures. Dragon Heart, Wight-Dust, Celestial Brains, Elf-Eyes.....etc. - Vengeful for all the wrongs done both to orcs, and the planet and nature, itself. - Destructive, calling on the raging forces of nature, those forces that are a match for the half-orcs own rage. - Angry, the anger coming from the same forces. - Rage of a Half-Orc's magic on the battlefield along with the rage of the half-orcs warriors Stav
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-07-04, 09:04 PM	Alright Orcs and Orcettes (or the half variety), Check out the post by doxie on the metaboard. It seems that the foundations are going to be getting their own board.
Gellion 04-07-04, 09:35 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder *picks up thread and sets on top of others* "there you go little guy, have fun now" So... yeah. How is that new orcish race of yers coming Gellion? Well, here is the basic flavor text for it. I admit, I took the idea from an old N64 game called Turok 2: Seeds of Evil. Excpet these are a bit different from the ones in the game.:) The Blind Ones The Blind ones are an orcish race that lives deep underground. As their name implies, they do not posses the power of sight, and all that remians of their eyes are shallow pits. Despite their lack of vision, they can hear and smell intruders from a great distance. They also will never get lost in underground, and are perfectly at home in the winding tunnels of their home. Their is a prominent Druidc tradiotion among the Blind Ones, mnay Blind Ones show a natural aptitude for the Druidic path. Although most of the population of Blind Ones are Barbarians. They prefer to keep out of the affairs of other underground and aboveground dwelling creatures. If they are attacked they prove to be relentless warriors, and are feared for their combat prowess. Most Bind Ones appear as a normal Orc, excpet for that fact that their are just shallow pits hwere their eyes used to be. One major weakness of the Blind Ones is light. A Blind One that remains exposed to the light form more than a round will suffer 3d6 points of damage. However, Blind Ones rarely travel to the surface world, and those that do, usually have something to sheild them from the sun, be it mundane or magical. THe Blind Ones Str+2 Wis+2, Int-2 Cha-2 Blind Ones receive a +2 to all Suvival checks made underground. The Blind Ones are strong and very wise, but lack the intelligence and tact found in other races. All Blind ones have Blindsight in a 60 foot radius around them. Alignment: Usually Neutral Favored Class: Barbarian That is what I have so far Orcy.:)
quicksilverrogue 04-07-04, 09:36 PM	Hook it up.. I play a Half-Orc fighter/ barbarian/ bear warrior/ war shaper (soon to be frenzied bezerker)
elf killer 32 04-08-04, 12:06 AM	Wow quicksilver, and I thought being a Barbarian/Fighter/Rouge was multiclassing. How does your character play anyways, and what level are you at? Interesting race Gellion, though personally I'de just give them a -2 penalty when exsposed to to sunlight . The damage, even if its only from natraul light, is way to much. If you want a guide to developing this race, I'de check out Grimlocks in the MM. Pretty good job though. Heres and Idea I've had for a Orcish race. Basically they'd be a subrace of Orcs that was active in the day time. I thought that their should be three subraces of Orcs, those that operate in the day, the twighlight, and those banished to the underdark. My DM's using a version of them in our campaign, and I'm thinking of using them in a campaign where the only races are Orcs, Halflings, Humans and varius subraces there of. Wild Ones +2 Str -2 Int, -2 Cha Lowlight Vison +1 to Spot Listen and Survival Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Favored Class:Barbarian
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-08-04, 01:22 AM	Seems just like any normal half-orc elfkiller, other than the low-light vision, looks like something the half-orc should be. Orcy likes yer idea Gellion, but the damage does seem a lot. Tell Orcy, would the "Endure Sunlight" spell from Wrath and Rage prevent this effect?
Gellion 04-08-04, 04:10 PM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Orcy likes yer idea Gellion, but the damage does seem a lot. Tell Orcy, would the "Endure Sunlight" spell from Wrath and Rage prevent this effect? Hmmm, I guess it could.:)
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-09-04, 01:19 AM	In that case, Orcy thinks it wouldnt be too hard to protect against, Orcy thinks its only a level 1 cleric spell... not sure though.
Selenus 04-10-04, 04:52 PM	umm whats-a-going on? lol i've only made 2 half orcs :-P but, i do make lots-o-half dragons
quicksilverrogue 04-10-04, 05:15 PM	barbarian3 fighter5 bear warrior3 warshaper4 Its legal.. and nasty.. He started out as a perfect mercenary.. and rough around the edges. then got rougher.. then became a bear..lol.. But after becoming a bear he thought... hmm.. how can I hurt people faster? And became a warshaper... long story short... he's an enterprisingly nasty elf killer.
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-10-04, 07:49 PM	Orcy has made a few Orcish tribal rituals, tell Orcy what you think. Orcish Tribal Rituals: To participate in an Orcish tribal ritual you must first be an orc or half-orc that is a member of the tribe preforming the ritual, or be an accepted member of an orcish tribe, in which case you must have mixed blood with an orc from the tribe. This short ritual takes 1 minute per HD the subject being made a tribe member posseses. After this time the subject may benefit from orcish rituals. Fukisham Ob Mazat- This orcish ritual is done to strengthen the tribe before battle. The orcs (or half orcs) sit in a circle around the strongest member of the tribe (often the leader). This member is cut with ritual symbols, he then rubs his own blood over the faces of his fellow tribe members. After this long process he preforms a short tribal dance, during which a bull's strength spell is cast upon him. When he finishes all members of the tribe that have been painted with his blood gain the effects of the spell for one hour/ 2 levels of the member that went through the ritual. This member also takes 1 point of damage per 10 minutes the ritual lasts. The time elapsed changes depending on the number of members in the tribe (determined by the DM). Rog (Fatoft, Ghash, Tharb, Za or Bumbullaum)- This orcish ritual protects the tribe from a certain element be it Cold, fire, acid, sonic or electricity (in order from orcish above). The ritual takes half an hour to preform. An orcish shaman (druid) stands in the center of the orcish tribe, who sit in a circle around him. The shaman burns various roots and herbs in a cauldron, over which he preforms a ceremony, casting protection from energy into the cauldron. The smoke from the cauldron flows across the field around the shaman, until all the tribe members have inhaled it. At that point all of them gain the protection from energy spell's effect. Thrak Kurrauz Frum- This orcish ritual is done to ressurect a dead tribe member without the normal material component. There must be at least 5 tribe members preforming the ritual. They create a circle and preform a tribal dance in the circle around the corpse. Meanwhile a ressurection is cast, by a tribe member, to bring the dead back to life. At the end of the ritual, which takes one hour, the creature danced around is brought back to life as the spell ressurection would normally do, without the normal material component. Thats all for now, Orcy will probably post some more later.
The_Truth_Talker 04-13-04, 03:47 PM	What do you have to do to join the half-orc fondation?
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-13-04, 04:06 PM	According to curent rules you just have to say that you are in. Orcy would like to see a battle to the death but... not going to happen. Just try to be all green, and possibly wondrous, or both... Orcy would accept any half-orcs and or orcs... though its not his place to deny anyone.
Finwe 04-14-04, 11:51 PM	Greetings to those who lack intelligence or social skills ;) Let me be the first to welcome you to the new Guild House, or foundations board. All it costs to stay here is to send a magic item worth at least 20,000 GP to each of your GM's (me, sil and orcy) once per month. Seriously: Welcome to the new board. You are now free of the shackles of having to stay on topic for the particular board you are in. Now you can role-play, discuss rules or just generally chat. Enjoy!
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-15-04, 01:37 AM	Orcy grunts. "Hah, lack intelligence? Orcy doesnt lack intelligence and you know it. He is a very intelligent individual." Anyway, how are you ladies and gentleorc. We have our own board now, where we can eat as many elves and elfsons as we want. Ah, to be free and orcish as we please. Roleplay, offer ideas, give us topics my brothers, this is our place.
Finwe 04-15-04, 01:43 AM	Orcy doesn't know how to use punctuation. Also, please post on the General discussion thread. we want input!
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-15-04, 01:45 AM	Hey now pointy, you dont correct Orcy's punctuation he wont correct your ears.
Silmarien Aldalome 04-15-04, 01:48 AM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Orcy grunts. "Hah, lack intelligence? Orcy doesnt lack intelligence and you know it. He is a very intelligent individual." Anyway, how are you ladies and gentleorc. We have our own board now, where we can eat as many elves and elfsons as we want. Ah, to be free and orcish as we please. Roleplay, offer ideas, give us topics my brothers, this is our place. Sil-Orc-Ian: hearing the suggestion that half-orcs have no social skills - Sil-orc-ian rushes over to Finwe and breathes very bad breath in his general direction - before scratching a leg and polishing some very nice long fangs....
Finwe 04-15-04, 01:49 AM	Correct my ears, and I'll correct the vacuum in your brain cavity. :P @Sil-Orc-Ian: Uhh.. mento?
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-15-04, 01:52 AM	Alright now, thats enough of that, Orcy didnt come here to trade threats with an elf. We're supposed to be civilized here gentlemen.
Silmarien Aldalome 04-15-04, 01:58 AM	*taps friends on back with hairy hand* *hands out bones to all Half-Orcs - inscribed with invitation to Great Council*
Finwe 04-15-04, 02:05 AM	*gives barrel of good ale as peace offering* Now that we've all settle down, the topic should be reinstated. Orcy: your tribal rituals look cool, and add some nice flavor to orcys.
Tenzhi 04-15-04, 03:10 AM	I believe Sil has a De-Elferizer that corrects pointy ears quite wonderfully. You know... there should be a racial feat or something that gives half-orcs a better bite, what with their often prodigious jaws and fierce tusks.
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-15-04, 01:10 PM	Bite from wrath and rage. It grants a savage creature a bite attack. Wrath and Rage being an orc and half-orc book, its got some pretty good stuff in there.
Tenzhi 04-15-04, 08:56 PM	Third party book? Green Ronin or Malhavoc?
Silmarien Aldalome 04-15-04, 09:33 PM	Orcy The Green Wonder is in this colour Sil is in this color Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Orcy has made a few Orcish tribal rituals, tell Orcy what you think. no worry orcster! Orcish Tribal Rituals: To participate in an Orcish tribal ritual you must first be an orc or half-orc that is a member of the tribe preforming the ritual, or be an accepted member of an orcish tribe, in which case you must have mixed blood with an orc from the tribe. This short ritual takes 1 minute per HD the subject being made a tribe member posseses. After this time the subject may benefit from orcish rituals. a "rights of passage" kind of thing - sounds to me like this protects the tribe from the misuse of the ritual magic. The mechanics of this share some overlap with EHM (and possibly HOPM). Fukisham Ob Mazat- This orcish ritual is done to strengthen the tribe before battle. The orcs (or half orcs) sit in a circle around the strongest member of the tribe (often the leader). This member is cut with ritual symbols, he then rubs his own blood over the faces of his fellow tribe members. After this long process he preforms a short tribal dance, during which a bull's strength spell is cast upon him. When he finishes all members of the tribe that have been painted with his blood gain the effects of the spell for one hour/ 2 levels of the member that went through the ritual. This member also takes 1 point of damage per 10 minutes the ritual lasts. The time elapsed changes depending on the number of members in the tribe (determined by the DM). love the name! Exxccceeelllleennnt. I like the way you've gotten around the V3.5 nerfing of the Buff Spells (BS, CG, BE). The "damage" element is also a great balancing tool - and seems to me to be in the spirit of Ritual Magic. Rog (Fatoft, Ghash, Tharb, Za or Bumbullaum)- This orcish ritual protects the tribe from a certain element be it Cold, fire, acid, sonic or electricity (in order from orcish above). The ritual takes half an hour to preform. An orcish shaman (druid) stands in the center of the orcish tribe, who sit in a circle around him. The shaman burns various roots and herbs in a cauldron, over which he preforms a ceremony, casting protection from energy into the cauldron. The smoke from the cauldron flows across the field around the shaman, until all the tribe members have inhaled it. At that point all of them gain the protection from energy spell's effect. The flavour text is superb Orcy. Did you write this stuff up yourself? Again - very "EHM" - but also very unquely not EHM - and "Orcified". Energy protection (and things like it) is one of the less ueber functions of Mythals. Meaning - I reckon with the long casting times, and HP costs - if you add in XP costs - you could justify upping the "output" of this ritual magic. E.g. Mythals have one "Grand" function, I think 24 intermediate (I forget the term) and I forget the number of lower functions. Would you like to develop this idea further? Thrak Kurrauz Frum- This orcish ritual is done to ressurect a dead tribe member without the normal material component. There must be at least 5 tribe members preforming the ritual. They create a circle and preform a tribal dance in the circle around the corpse. Meanwhile a ressurection is cast, by a tribe member, to bring the dead back to life. At the end of the ritual, which takes one hour, the creature danced around is brought back to life as the spell ressurection would normally do, without the normal material component. Thats all for now, Orcy will probably post some more later. This one is very respectful of material components. In our campaigns - we've ditched the material comps. Call us mad - but there you have it. But - I really like the idea of "ritual-raise". Perhaps - this ritual can be "run" remotely - without a geographical limit - and thus elevate the function to "grand" function. I imagine that this sort of power would tip the scales in an Epic battle. Hope this helps Orcster - do you want IC on your thread here? regards stav
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-15-04, 10:23 PM	Green Ronin Tenzhi. Thank ya sil, Orcy wrote it all himself to answer yer question. As for the mithal, Orcy would say that orcish rituals shouldnt be as powerful because of the elven research and 'natural' magical ability. As for IC, Orcy sees no reason not to keep in on the threads. After all, thats what we wanted in the first place if Orcy remembers correctly.
Silmarien Aldalome 04-19-04, 01:39 AM	Originally posted by Orcy The Green Wonder Green Ronin Tenzhi. Thank ya sil, Orcy wrote it all himself to answer yer question. As for the mithal, Orcy would say that orcish rituals shouldnt be as powerful because of the elven research and 'natural' magical ability. As for IC, Orcy sees no reason not to keep in on the threads. After all, thats what we wanted in the first place if Orcy remembers correctly. Anytime Orcy.....(yer, PM box is full....got reply for you). Yep tenz - the "de-elferizer 10,000" ....(gellion's idea) for, err, "rounding" off pointy ears.... Sil-orc-ian tosses a bone she's been chewing onto the fire - and grunts as she grabs more Elf-Flesh....
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-19-04, 03:54 AM	Orcy is gonna try and take some time out from his MUD playing to get around to making some more rituals here. He should have some out by the end of the week, at least Orcy hopes so. (PM box should be fine now sil)
Legions of the Unknown 04-22-04, 11:02 PM	:bump:
NightScreamer20 04-23-04, 09:56 PM	Just watched Master and Commander...so I HAD to make this... Orcish Frigate Most Orcs are landbound, living in their Tribal communities and not daring to look upon the waves that crest upon the shore. Others, however, look at the sea as their true home and sail great ships of power. These few Orcs who sail the uncharted waters don't buy ships of human or elf make, heck no, they build their own! Size: Colossal Crew: In order to properly sail an Orcish Frigate, you need at least 30 crew members. A Ship not sailing into battle san survive with a minimum crew of 10, but are more or less helpless (unmanueverable) in battle. Along with a full crew, an Orcish Frigate can hold up to 40 Soldiers. Hold: An Orcish Frigate can hold up to 100 tons of cargo along with a whole crew but no soldiers. A Frigate with a full load of Soldiers can hold only 25 tons of cargo. This includes supplies and provisions for the journey. Armorment: Normal Frigates can have up 10 cannons (5 on each side) and 1 ballista (on the bow). Those created ecspecially for battle usually carry 16 cannons (8 on each side), 3 ballistae (1 on the bow, 2 for the aft), and 1 Heavy Catapult (usually on a turret either behind the forward ballista or in front of the aft ballistae). This does not include the weapons that the soldiers can also bring along (Bolas, Bows, Crossbows, and Slings). Speed: A fully loaded Orcish Frigate (cargo or soldiers) can sail at up to 4 1/2 mile per hour, rowed (crew only) at 3 miles per hours, or rowed (crew and soldiers) 6 miles per hour. Sailing speed doubles whilst carrying no cargo or soldiers. Construction: Unlike most ships made by humans and elves, Orcish Frigate are built mostly from bone of enemies. This gives the ships an intimidating and ghostly appearance. Constructing a ship of this magnitude requires a shipyard and a full crew of contructors taking up to 1 month to a 6 months, depending on the usefulness of your crew. Construction requires 1/3 as much wood as a normal Warship, but an equal amount of bones as wood in a normal Warship as well. Well? I was bored...so sue me...
Legions of the Unknown 04-23-04, 11:08 PM	now orcy that is the kind of usefulness we need :D:D:D the guy was bored and made us a orcish warship :D:D:D that is wounderful NightScreamer
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-24-04, 01:52 AM	Yeah, this will be useful when we blast those sea elves and the coastal elven villages. Yes... those elves will learn now. The Orcish fleets shall ride on the tides of darkness! [/blatant warcraft tribute] HOOAH! HOOOAH! HOOOOOOOAAAAAHHH!!!! Orcy means he likes it... yeah... *grin*
NightScreamer20 04-24-04, 01:57 PM	Half-Drow/Half-Orog (1st level Warrior) Medium Humanoid (Elf, Orc) Hit Dice: 1d8+1 (5 hp) Initiative: +1 Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares) Armor Class: 17 (+1 Dex, +4 chain shirt, +2 natural) Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+8 Attack: Greatsword +3 melee (2d6+3) or throwing axe +2 ranged (1d4+2) Full Attack: Greatsword +3 melee (2d6+3) or throwing axe +2 ranged (1d4+2) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Attacks: Poison, spell-like abilities Special Qualities: Darkvision 120 ft., elf traits, light blindness, low-light vision, orc traits Saves: Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +0 Abilities: Str 14, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 12 Skills: Climb +5, Craft (armorsmithing) +6, Craft (weaponsmithing) +6, Intimidate +4 Feats: Daylight Adaptation Environment: Any land or underground Organization: Solitary Challenge Rating: 2 Treasure: Standard Alignment: Usually chaotic evil Level Adjustment: +2 Combat Light Blindness (Ex): Abrupt exposure to bright light (such as sunlight or a daylight spell) blinds Half-Drow/Half-Orog for 1 round. On subsequent rounds, they are dazzled as long as they remain in the affected area. Poison (Ex): An opponent hit by a Half-Drow/Half-Orog's poisoned weapon must succeed a DC 13 Fortitude save or fall unconcious. After 1 minute the subject must succeed at another DC 13 Fortitude save or remain onconcious for 2d4 hours. A typical Half-Drow/Half-Orog carries 1d4-1 doses of poison. Since this poison is not a magical affect Half-Drow/Half-Orog, drow, and other elves are susceptible to it. Spell Resistance: 11 + class levels. Spell-Like Abilities: Half-Drow/Half-Orog can use the following spell-like abilities once per day: dancing lights, darkness, faerie fire. Caster level equals Half-Drow/Half-Orog class levels. Resistances: Half-Drow/Half-Orogs have fire and cold resistance 5. Skills: Half-Drow/Half-Orog have a +2 racial bonus on Craft (armorsmithing), Craft (weaponsmithing), Listen, Search, and Spot checks. A Half-Drow/Half-Orog who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret ot concealed door is entitled to a search check to notice it as if they were actively looking for it. Saves: A Half-Drow/Half-Orog receives a +2 racial bonus on Will saves against spells and spell-lke abilities. Elf Blood: For all ablities and effects, an Half-Drow/Half-Orog is considered an elf. Half-Drow/Half-Orog for example, can use or create elven weapons and magic items with racially specific elf powers as if they were elves. Orc Blood: For all ablities and effects, an Half-Drow/Half-Orog is considered an orc. Half-Drow/Half-Orog for example, can use or create orcish weapons and magic items with racially specific orc powers as if they were orcs. Weapon Proficiency: A Half-Drow/Half-Orog is automatically proficient with the greatsword, the hand crossbow, the rapier, the short sword, and the throwing axe. Languages: Half-Drow/Half-Orogs speak Common, Elven, Orc, and Undercommon. Bonus Languages: Abyssal, Aquan, Draconic, Drow sign language, Dwarven, Giant, Gnoll, Gnome, Goblin, Kuo-toan, and Sylvan. With these cross-breeds, bred for true leadership of the hordes, the orcs shall dominate the Underdark. Above and below, all shall know the might of the Orc
Orcy The Green Wonder 04-24-04, 02:02 PM	...... ...... ...... You mixed an elven and orcish blood... Orcy doesn't know about this one. How many self respecting Orcs and half orcs would follow something with elven blood in it. This one Orcy doesn't know about. Mechanically it looks good, but its the concept Orcy doesn't really agree with.... ..... ..... elf blood.....
Silmarien Aldalome 04-25-04, 08:21 PM	Greetings Legions, Orcster and NightScreamer Originally posted by NightScreamer20 Just watched Master and Commander...so I HAD to make this... Orcish Frigate Most Orcs are landbound, living in their Tribal communities and not daring to look upon the waves that crest upon the shore. Others, however, look at the sea as their true home and sail great ships of power. These few Orcs who sail the uncharted waters don't buy ships of human or elf make, heck no, they build their own! Size: Colossal Crew: In order to properly sail an Orcish Frigate, you need at least 30 crew members. A Ship not sailing into battle san survive with a minimum crew of 10, but are more or less helpless (unmanueverable) in battle. Along with a full crew, an Orcish Frigate can hold up to 40 Soldiers. Hold: An Orcish Frigate can hold up to 100 tons of cargo along with a whole crew but no soldiers. A Frigate with a full load of Soldiers can hold only 25 tons of cargo. This includes supplies and provisions for the journey. Armorment: Normal Frigates can have up 10 cannons (5 on each side) and 1 ballista (on the bow). Those created ecspecially for battle usually carry 16 cannons (8 on each side), 3 ballistae (1 on the bow, 2 for the aft), and 1 Heavy Catapult (usually on a turret either behind the forward ballista or in front of the aft ballistae). This does not include the weapons that the soldiers can also bring along (Bolas, Bows, Crossbows, and Slings). Speed: A fully loaded Orcish Frigate (cargo or soldiers) can sail at up to 4 1/2 mile per hour, rowed (crew only) at 3 miles per hours, or rowed (crew and soldiers) 6 miles per hour. Sailing speed doubles whilst carrying no cargo or soldiers. Construction: Unlike most ships made by humans and elves, Orcish Frigate are built mostly from bone of enemies. This gives the ships an intimidating and ghostly appearance. Constructing a ship of this magnitude requires a shipyard and a full crew of contructors taking up to 1 month to a 6 months, depending on the usefulness of your crew. Construction requires 1/3 as much wood as a normal Warship, but an equal amount of bones as wood in a normal Warship as well. Well? I was bored...so sue me... ....In the mess hall of the Orcish Frigates - there is a din and racket. Half-Orcs and Orcs hit pots and pans, hooting. They've been at sea for weeks - and they want something else besides dried meats.... Hi ho Nightscreamer - I love it.... Orcy's questions about leadership in the Drorc half-casts are interesting. Like with Half-Elven lore - humans are said to be suspicious of Half-Elves, and Elves of them too - for the opposite reason....... Hmmm, just thinkin' out loud.....if Drorcs get charisma bonuses - or specialised training - from a secret enclave - sorta like the Bene Gesserit of Dune - then you'd have a rationale for leadership in the Underdark. They do have the best of both races - and this makes them naturally born to lead. I suspect that racial suspicion by the "pure bloods" would be a resistance that would need to be overcome.
Orguth the Brawler 05-02-04, 02:11 PM	This is not related to the current discussion, and I might very well be assaulted for it, but after the completion of my first campaign, I have arrived at the conclusion that Half-orcs did not, in fact, get screwed in 3.5. While they recieved no additional bonuses, the Strength bonus they recieved got so much better it's nauseating. All the arguments you heard about Strength being the most valuable stat are, in a word, true. Besides, did you fellows realize they took off the limit to Power Attack? Now it's up to Base Attack, period! Having half-slain the BBEG in one round of attacks (before being killed in the third round of combat because I foolishly didn't destroy his sword) at lvl 13 was very, very satisfying. There's something about trading Massive Damage blows with the end boss that makes you feel so much better about yourself. Ghrond Goremaker shall return. Additionally, custom magic items are cool. Look into having Righteous Might activatable with a command word a few times per day in your armor. Trust me. 42 Strength as a large raging barbarian, straight core rules, without even 20 strength at 1st level with point-buy. GRAAUUUR!
Sssargoth 05-24-04, 12:57 PM	An ORANGE half orc, wearing nothing but fur-lined chainmail boxers, walks in and lifts this foundation to the top Blatently ripped from Ace Ventura: when Nature calls FRIENDS! RODENTS! QUADROPEDS! LEND ME YOUR EARS!!!! AAAAAAHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAAAAAA AA!!!!!!! Runs around lighting members on fire, because they havent posted in almost a month well, NightScreamer, your orcish friate looks cool. Now, down to business, altho im not sure i can do this, but what the heck. I an here to aquire new members for the Psionics foundation. if anybody wants to join just click on the link in my sig. Hears yelling, looks around and sees a flaming green wonder charging at him. "uhhhh......crap" goes to natural form [young red dragon] and flies away
Silmarien Aldalome 05-26-04, 07:26 PM	[i]Sil-Orc-Ian scratches a (hairy) leg, and pads a matted mop of dread-locked hair into "place". To Orguth - *sacrilege* ;) Hello there Ssargoth - ORCY! Oh Great Leader - bear us forth! :bow:
Ouroboros 05-30-04, 04:50 AM	Originally posted by Silmarien Aldalome and pads a matted mop of dread-locked hair into "place". It's a halfling? :D We half orc have to lessen on the boose we don't know what where saying or we don't say at all. AAAAAARRRGHHHH!!!!!!
Orcy The Green Wonder 05-30-04, 11:54 AM	Orcy has been around but hasnt really come up with much lately. He'll think something up and get to it eventually. As for now, hes open for suggestions. Orcy fires up his Orcy Wonder Grill and has the ballista loaded. He turns looking at nobody (but right at your computer screen) "Orcy Wonder grills! They cut the fat for you weight concious species out there. See, look at all those juices just drip off! Get yours today, HOOAH!" Orcy walks over to the ballista "alright, shoot me a dragon boys"
Silmarien Aldalome 06-01-04, 07:38 PM	Dragon's too tough - besides, the Elf-Bane will object. "Besides" *gurgles as chews on bone, making nashing and slobbering sounds "elf flesh tastes better." Orcster & Co - I love half-orcs. I love your style. On one level, it's kinda hard to think about new topics in ancient Foundations. On the other hand though - there's no reason for thinking "we're done". We could develop RP trajectories. RP-Fun-based trajectories. Discussion-based initiatives. Or a combination. The Long Sigs foundation is one of my favourites because it's "stupid" in the best possible way. Me likes that. We've had such a long haul of "focussed discussions" before we came here that it's good to play with being "stupid" a bit more, me thinks. My two cents worth..... what do you guyz think?
Azer Firelord 06-01-04, 07:48 PM	Molth Kul enters the abode of the half-orcs, following his admiral's footsteps. He calms the flames left by the mighty dragon Well, A certtain well known author said there was no difference between orcs and goblins. So, what would a half-goblin look like? Or a goblin/kender cross? Any cross breeding of goblinoids should be fair game here, as far as I am concerned;)
Ouroboros 06-02-04, 12:15 PM	Originally posted by Azer Firelord Molth Kul enters the abode of the half-orcs, following his admiral's footsteps. He calms the flames left by the mighty dragon Well, A certtain well known author said there was no difference between orcs and goblins. So, what would a half-goblin look like? Or a goblin/kender cross? Any cross breeding of goblinoids should be fair game here, as far as I am concerned;) N0! Azer Firelord it is a bad idea Gruumsh would hate that and so should the goblin god. One Eye and Fire Eyes are long at war with each other :b: orcs hide the wraith of he who never sleeps is coming! Ps. Half orc half goblin could work
Ouroboros 06-05-04, 04:08 AM	Let's try a other approach I am a half-orc at take with me on my quest 1. my mighty composite longbow 2. my animal Wolf companion (Backbone) 3. My cloak The rules are simple take 3 thinks that your half-orc pc's would take with them. Every half-orc is unique so let's find out!
Silmarien Aldalome 06-09-04, 12:16 AM	Hi there Orcster, Ouro & Co. Lembas-buster, dread-lock self-care kit, and Ode-de-Half-Orc. ...Sil-Orc-ian puts her hands on her hips, and strides over to Orcy the Green Wonder. Her (usually green) eyes are red (for night vision's need). And a piercing stare holds Orcy's gaze - as she breathes through open mouth, revealing yellow fangs and (the usual) bad breath that can be smelt from 2 yards distance. She, swooshes her (smelly) dread locks and, says to him "Yerr sword is growin' rusty Orcy. The ailments of the spirit are best cured by sharpenin' yerr weapon." She looks around wearily - and then looks at you, reader. You can see two red eyes studying you. She says to you "There's no hiding here. What you are is only what you see - and don't forget it. Find acceptance in your viewing - and this will lift barriers. Let this then work to be permission for yourself to express and not judge." Sound cryptic? Well - it was meant to be (but in good spirits and with warmth). Think about it.
chacatumbi 06-09-04, 03:06 AM	I just read somewhere that there are now official ADD 3.5 racials levels for all the races (3 levels like arcana) and I came accros the levels for half orc. Its says that once you are level 1 half orc, you can then choose to raise orc OR human to level 3 as well. However, I cant find anywhere the stats for orc levels. I would like being a level 1 half orc, level 3 orc, level 16 barbarian. Anyone know where to find this? Email is luak@aol.com
Le-vantae 06-10-04, 04:38 PM	Hello grate half-orc's How dose a half-orc join this foundation exactaly? please reply or send me a pm. Thanks alot Le-vante
Silmarien Aldalome 06-10-04, 09:15 PM	Greetings chacutumbi and Le-vantae Her red eyes find you and fix you with an unwavering gaze. The dread-locked female half-orc burps and wipes her mouth with the sleeve of her garb. She grunts and tosses you a leg of lamb, freshly cooked on open fire. In gruff tones she gurgles and says "Orcy the Green Wonder will attent to ye. He'll be back soon. The Half-Orc legions are a bit battered from long battles with the *gurgling, guttoral sounds*. In the meantime - what arms do you bring us? We prepare for war. I.e. G'day, and welcome - and do you play Half-Orcs - yezz got any questions or wishes - speak-em and good to meet you. stav
Le-vantae 06-11-04, 12:46 PM	good ta meet you silmarien and my thanks for the lamb. i do play as a half-orc called le-vante, thanks for askin. how do i go about joining the half-orc foundation or is there no spaces at the moment?
Ouroboros 06-11-04, 01:12 PM	There is alway room in a foundation and if it isn't we just kill the members that haven't posted in ages ;) A Half-Orc Ranger walks among you he wears a mask ofer it's cloaked face "So you wanha join do ya? You have to pass the test first!" He walks around you looks to yout teeth your hair and toutches your skin. The ranger walks towart the foundation keeper and adresses him "Chief Orcy the wonder of the green wonders he is a half-orc as he claims he his and aye cann sense from his auro (and cann smell it) that he believes in the cause of the half-orc" Orcy and the ranger look at each other for a moment "You have past the test" All that remeans to be done is to put the half-orc foundation member in your sig
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-11-04, 03:38 PM	Orcy blinks and looks around stretching as he yawns. He grunts and rubs his eyes. "I'm awake, I'm awake... was I sleeping with my eyes open again?" Orcy scratches his head "Eh, whatever... I'm awake now. So, was there anything I missed while I was snoozing?" Orcy looks around the room at the faces staring at him. "What... when yer as old as I am lets see how long you go without a bit of sleep." Orcy glances to the new face (or faces.. depends on if I missed anybody else). "Welcome brother, come in, sit and eat." Now, for joining, all you have to do is add Member of the Half Orc foundation into yer sig. Orcy doesn't have all the numbers because they made us stop giving them for a while. Orcy may be working it all out and giving out numbers again later, we'll have to see.
Le-vantae 06-13-04, 03:51 PM	Many thanks brothers, you shalt not regreat leting me join. Le-vante gets on one knee and bows his head. "I am in your debt"
TheJester from Winchester 07-11-04, 11:55 AM	Well I've been away on some grand adventures telling all the tales of the great Orcy and his mighty band of travellers. I regret to say I've given up on the H-O for now but am glad to spead thier tales throughout the lands. Darius, Storyteller Extraordinaire.
leviathien899 07-14-04, 07:41 PM	*spits on orcy's seat* i shall slay the ignoble half-orcs! they have no manners and smell like something my pet dire weasel dug up!
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-15-04, 12:35 PM	"If Orcy had a coin for everytime he heard that, Dragons would be sleeping in his pockets. You, friend leviathien, are mistaken. You think narrowly, in only the... more accepted ideas of half orcs. Now... is Orcy gonna have ta choke a :censored: Sorry Orcy hasn't posted lately, hes just kinda been a bit busy and all that. Anybody have anything new and exciting for us hmmm?
leviathien899 07-15-04, 07:12 PM	orcy, you couldn't even count your age! half-orcs are general idiots (proved by the fact that their favored race is the barbarian).
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-16-04, 12:43 AM	The general half orc is usually played as being stupid yes. However, they can be played any way you would like. Orcy had a half-orc wizard at one point. Just because he wanted to roleplay the whole concept. It was rather fun. So while many half orcs are "idiots" not all of them are, nor do they have to be.
Tenzhi 07-16-04, 01:08 AM	::crawls out of Orcy's pocket:: "Allright, who woke me up?" ::eyes leviathien899 crankily:: Half-orcs can be very intelligent and even likeable. And don't let Orcy's savage demeanor and coarse manner fool you - it's just a clever ruse to get your guard down.
anglar 07-16-04, 01:20 AM	Originally posted by leviathien899 orcy, you couldn't even count your age! half-orcs are general idiots (proved by the fact that their favored race is the barbarian). Be calm Leviathien. Besides, I would think that the favored race of Half-Orcs is Half-Orc. Now, their favored class may be barbarian, but that just indicates a proficiency for them to be fierce warriors. In my experience, only idiots make fun of barbarians while being within arm's reach of one.
leviathien899 07-16-04, 02:12 AM	who said anything about being in arms reach. points to loaded crossbow. lets just say this, if a half(or full)orc became a psion, he wouldnt beable to knock over a golem body.
Le-vantae 07-16-04, 01:56 PM	"I have returned my brothers how are you all hope life is treating you well" sorry i havent posted in a long time been busy too. Lets just say dragons and vampires where involved oh! and a room where the walls close in and kill your rouge!
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-16-04, 10:05 PM	Actually, Orcy has played a half orc psion. Quite a fun character... great fighter too. Hmm... no wait that was a pyschic warrior, but close enough. Anyway, if you just plan on shooting a half orc barbarian with a crossbow, yer in trouble. A raging half orc barbarian isnt even gonna feel that as he runs up and swings a few times into yer skull with his axe. "Welcome back brother, it is good to see you again Le-Vantae"
turalisj 07-17-04, 12:37 AM	Mmmmmm.. half-orc mixed with drow... one of my favorites :) a tall and slender orc walks up carring a deep-crystal axe. "murak will join your ranks of halfers!" the orc bellows into orcys ear.
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-18-04, 12:23 AM	"Welcome brother... but you didn't have to yell in Orcy's ear. He may be well over 100 but he isnt deaf yet." Orcy put a hand to his ear and shook his head, blinking a few times.
Le-vantae 07-18-04, 03:08 PM	"hope you have faired well orcy green wonder sir, any interesting tales of your journey's?"
turalisj 07-18-04, 06:36 PM	murak know no one who live beyond 50, how you live so long orcy?" strikes down one of the giuld support beams because they dont surve drow flavored beer
turalisj 07-18-04, 06:36 PM	murak know no one who live beyond 50, how you live so long orcy?" strikes down one of the guild support beams because they dont surve drow flavored beer
Le-vantae 07-20-04, 05:29 AM	"calm yourself orc no need to be smashing up foundation, you just drink and eat, have good time" why do you like drow so much?
turalisj 07-20-04, 01:14 PM	*grunts* i was on a quest when our food ranout, the only thing we had to eat were the drow hostages. it took three weeks, that quest, now the only thing i eat or drink is drow, ive even developed an imunnity to thier poison.
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-20-04, 03:50 PM	"Orcy has lived so long because of his brother. He believe that world needed Orcy, or else the world was doomen. So he sacrificed himself in a ritual. Now... Orcy will never die of old age. He just keeps getting stronger. Sometimes, it is a lonely life. Orcy has seen many friends die in war. As for stories.. yes Orcy has quite a few. Many battles, many lives, many experiances Orcy will never forget."
Le-vantae 07-22-04, 01:22 PM	"Quite a life orcy, I agree with your brother the world would be doomed with out you" Orcy i have a problem do you think you could solve it? It involves a red dragon?
turalisj 07-22-04, 01:57 PM	*looks over a sssargoth*
Le-vantae 07-22-04, 02:04 PM	what?
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-22-04, 03:09 PM	Orcy will try, lets hear what the problem is. Orcy would PM you back but it seems that your box is full. So, shoot. Lets hear what ya need.
Le-vantae 07-26-04, 05:59 AM	well i am going to become a Vassal of Buhumet, i have all the feats but i need to compleat one last prequiset and that is single handedly slay a juevinile red dragon. I have a few plans but they seem quite tricky you see i am a level 10 barbarian and i have three levels in frenzed beserker, also i have a +3 flaming grate sword which dosent help. i will give you my stats and see if you can come up with any thing. str 21 AC 29 HP 112 damage reduction -2 dex 16 con 16 int 12 fort +12 wis 11 ref +6 cha 12 Will+3 Attack grate sword/ +21/+13/ 2d6 +8 +3 flaming (1d6 fire damage)
Orcy The Green Wonder 07-26-04, 11:18 PM	Well... its lookin a bit tough. Personally Orcy would say that you need to get a few say... protections from fire or whatnot. Also... if it says you have to slay the dragon alone, then you should be fine. You could have your allies say... a cleric and/or a socrerer/wizard with you. You would be doing all the fighting but they could support you. I don't think that it says you cant... but I'm not sure. Otherwise... stock up on lots of healing and some protection from fire for its breath weapon.
turalisj 08-01-04, 11:37 PM	the crystal axe-wielding orc walks up to orcy and asks: wat are your opinions on bronze dragons old one?.
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-02-04, 12:40 AM	"Orcy has not met many bronze dragons in his travels. He does not know much of them other than what his scholars have recorded."
turalisj 08-02-04, 12:44 AM	you have met one now young half orc. says a vioce from the shadows.
Le-vantae 08-04-04, 01:24 PM	"And what buisness do you have here Dragon? as a Vassal of Bahumet is in your presentce you had beter have a peacefull reason?" A seven foot tall half-orc in platinum armour made from red dragon scales and a Helm shaped like a jackel face aproches you.
turalisj 08-04-04, 02:04 PM	i am merely looking for the best way to frighten my foes by scarying my freinds. i do not seek any fight with you le-vantae. *he then flies off towards the half-elf foundation.*
Ouroboros 08-04-04, 02:25 PM	Le-vantae bronze and copper dragons are praksters the gnomes of dragon kind no real danger alignment neatral (most of them)
Le-vantae 08-04-04, 05:07 PM	I know just trying to frighten him abit coz im a vassal! sorry if i ****** you off
DngnMstrBailey 11-20-04, 11:06 PM	A 1/2 Orc society?! I'm home for sure. My very first character was a 1/2 orc (1st ed AD&D). I still have his stats, L-9 Fighter. Even those darned "What character are you" tests (3I've taken 3 of them on different sites) make me a 1/2 orc fighter everytime. Either true neutral or neutral good. Just because I don't like people very much. Sheesh!
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-20-04, 11:19 PM	Orcy is happy to see people posting on this topic again. Orcy hasnt seen many ideas around here lately for Half Orcs. So if you have anything, post away. Orcy would love to see this place alive and kicking again.
DngnMstrBailey 11-23-04, 12:10 AM	Muhahahah! So ye would ha' me wax poetic 'bout me favorite subject? Har, here ye be matey! My very first character was a 1/2 orc fighter. Helm the Greyslayer, and I still have his original 1st ed stats (as well as converting him to 2nd ed). I took him up to 9th level (that being the racial level limit). He was a walking tank; +1 Plate Mail, +2 Shield; and he carried a Flametongue Broadsword. But I usually play assassins with 1/2 orcs. I like to but my dark side into them. They have attitudes! Tick me off and I take your head. Hee Hee! One of my 1/2 orc assassins managed to be in a party that killed a green dragon. We stole it's two unhatched eggs. That made us rich. And jumped us about 3 levels.
tak 11-25-04, 06:06 PM	Guess who's back,back,back,back again!Jammas back again!Tell a friend!! After a horrible ressurection accident i am now Tak,please dont ask! :D
Dyne 11-25-04, 11:11 PM	Guess who's back,back,back,back again!Jammas back again!Tell a friend!! After a horrible ressurection accident i am now Tak,please dont ask! :D What? Why? How? What happened? (sorry, had to ask)
tak 11-26-04, 01:50 AM	I wont tell I refuse to tell
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-26-04, 03:08 PM	"Come now brother, you can tell us what has happened. Orcy himself has been dropped a few times, but he always comes back for more. So, what happened brother? Orcy would like to know." Orcy sets his metallic elbow on the arm of his chair and sets his chin on his fist. Watching tak intently and waiting for a story.
ChaosEvoker 11-26-04, 11:43 PM	Racanath enters teh HOF, and walks up to Orcy, he whispers something to Orcy quickly and stands waiting for a responce.
Orcy The Green Wonder 11-27-04, 12:20 AM	"Orcy will consider this. He will get back to you when he can, but currently he does not know about what you ask. So, for now his answer must be... we shall see..."
Flame_Drake 12-06-04, 02:20 AM	A ragged orc weilding trowing axes walks forth from his warband "I see that our kinsmen are gathering here, what assistance may I provide?" I jump on to that list to, if so approved, I'm going for the LOTR and Ebberon takes on half-orcs and orcs.What do people think of the new ranger sytles poping up with relevence to half-orc rangers?
grimclaw 12-20-04, 11:24 AM	2 for 1 special on orc dieties. Name=Kanith/Vardun Titles=The Stalwart,The Shield of Light/The Dark Slayer Lesser Dieties Symbol=Golden shield emblazoned with a black broken spear/red eyes within a black circle Home Plane=1st layer Celestia(Fortress Eternal)/1st layer Baator(Dark Redoubt Alignment=lawful good/Lawful evil Portfolio=courage,half-orcs,honor/fear,half-orcs,ambition Worshippers=half-orcs,paladins,orogs,orcs,crusaders/half-orcs,blackgaurds, orcs,orogs Cleric alignments=lg,ng,ln/le,ne,ln domains=law,strength,war,good/darkness,hatred,orc,tyranny Favored weapon=Kanadrin(the suns edge)+5 longsword/Varadrin(shadowsEdge +5 life draining G.axe Avatar=paladin20/fighter20/cleric10------blackgaurd10/fighter20/cleric10/ rogue10 History=Kanith and his twin brother Vardun are the children of Gruumsh One-eye and a minor human godess from another material plane.Flighty and much concerned with fertility she became temporarily infatuated by the orc god after seeing him in battle.The result was the birth of twin half orc dieties.Kanith took from his mother a kind nature and a desire to do good,from his father he got courage,love of battle and an unbreakable will.Vardun gained Gruumsh's love of power,disdain for the weak and a willingness to destroy anyone who opposed him.From his mother he gained subtlety,a charismatic personality and an appreciation of lifes luxuries. It is said Gruumsh has pride in Kanith as a warrior and mourns his good nature.It is also said he appriciates Vardun's far sightedness but is wary of his unbridled ambition.Vardun has carefully worked his way into the orc pantheon by giving Gruumsh no real reason to distrust him,by befriending Baagtru(sadly misspelled)and by traeting Gruumsh's mate in a respectful manner.With the alliance of these three he shows nothing but disdain for the rest and prepares for the day he takes his fathers place. Kanith has no dealings with any of the orc pantheon except as enemies.He has carefully fostered the friendship of those human dieties with a similar outlook on life such as Helm and Torm.He has no tolerance for evil and destroys it where he finds it.He prepares for the day his chosen people lift themselves up and found there own nation and achieve the greatness he believes is thier destiny.He has also gained a following amongst those orcs who try and follow the way of the light and amongst some humans who admire his staedfast proactive stand against evil. Dogma=Kanith=Rise up my children,a place awaits you in the light of truth and honor.I know the rage that burns in your heart,but it must not control you.Use it,let it power your strikes but let your mind and skill control it.Stand fast against the darkness,an unyielding shield of light.Seek out knowledge,skills and learning of all kinds to raise up our people.The day will come when we will reach out and seize our destiny and take our place amongst the great races as an equal.Until that day be as a beacon in the night that our brothers and sisters may follow to redemption. Vardun=Destiny is but a tool for the strong.Seize what is rightfully yours,wether by guile or by force.If cleverness and honeyed words fail then use the axe and fire.Let no enemy live unless this brings you great gain.It is easier to manipulate by truth than by lies.Seek always to weaken the orc pantheon,in this you are my weapon against my father.Prepare for the day I supplant him and we lead our orcish brethren forth to conquer all that oppose us. Promise kept.
Orguth the Brawler 01-16-05, 01:21 AM	The silhouette was fairly big. It lumbered up towards the building with the curiously casual inattention one pays to their surroundings when they are supremely confidant anything that wishes them harm is too small to be of any concern. He walked to stand just outside the doorway, and the ears on his head twitched. Stepping under the doorjamb - needing neither to turn sideways nor duck, this entry being designed for such as he - his features resolve into those of The Brawler. He leans slightly to one side, then swings his weight the other way into the support, causing the wood to creak at the sudden strain and sending a cloud of dust cascading down from the rafters. He brings his greatclub down from his shoulder and sniffs the air, then sneezes mightily from the dust, blowing clean a nearby table. He growls into the empty air under his breath, "Bump."
Orcy The Green Wonder 01-16-05, 01:26 AM	The Green Wonder's eyes slid open a crack looking over the brawler as he entered. Orcy's head tilted in a nod, the first real movement in a while. "Greetings brother. Our halls have been silent for too long. It is good to see another here. Tell Orcy, do you plan to battle as the others do? If so our strength must build again to it's once glorious ground breaking heights. Tell Orcy brother, after the long absence of our brothers, what brings you back to our halls?"
Orguth the Brawler 01-16-05, 02:04 AM	Dirty fingernails scratch the side of a scarred, weathered half-orc face. He waited for a few minutes. He threw a tankard across the room, hoping to spark a brawl, but to know avail. It had always worked before. Probably because there had always been people in the taverns to respond before. "Bored." He said aloud to himself, "I'm bored. No one here." He found stating the obvious similarly boring. He wondered where everyone went. "No poisoners, or magic users, or soldiers, or even good, strong warriors like me," mused the half-orc. "Almost miss whining about others not liking our kind." The Brawler revealed a large number of teeth in a wide grin at the thought. "S'funny. Why do the others care what weaker peoples think?" The grin faded into thoughtfulness as he voiced the question to the empty room. "Take what you want, do what you have to." He nodded sharply, pleased with himself for being right. If the others wanted to go on about serving 'righteousness' or using spells, that was fine with Orguth, although he couldn't quite bring himself to put faith in being able to get power from reading a book, and righteousness hadn't saved anyone who'd fought him yet. He preferred a good strong club or axe at his side. Orguth wondered to himself what he would do if any little creature made fun of him for being partially orc (since, he realized as he thought about it, he couldn't remember it ever happening to him before). He cocked his head for just a moment in thought, then nodded as he decided to punch any such creature in the face. Maybe, if there were enough of them, it would make for a good brawl. He gave another toothy grin to the empty air and the room filled with his deep chuckle at the thought. Such was his way. [Just in case you didn't extract the question from the 'story', it's pretty general. I wonder at the continuing need of half-orc fans to assert that we are "just as good" as the other races. Where's your pride, fellows? If spells are your thing, fine. Righteousness and good? Great. Sneakiness? Also superb. I'm a big fan of hitting things with heavy objects. It's what we're best at. And if anyone of a weaker race makes fun of you...hit him in the face! As a half-orc, you are always better at it than your opposite number!]
Orguth the Brawler 01-16-05, 02:11 AM	Orguth laughed, a deep, booming sound, as he heard Orcy. "I always plan to battle! What else is there, besides food, sleep, fighting and looting?" He opened his mouth wide and yawned, great jaws cracking, stretched, and asked, "Where do the others fight? Is that why they are not here?" He grins again and continues. "Orguth is here," he says, bashing his chest with his fist for emphasis, "Because soon there may be another battle-brother to share tales of good battles and proud kills. Also, I bring rumor of a sad death. A preist of Kord, Urlak, died some moons ago, clearing a thieves' den." His ears slump for a moment, but then perk up. "He died well though. Wading through the enemy, smashing them with a morningstar, none of their warriors escaped. Only after killing most of them did he fall unconscious. His party was then killed by the leaders who came to see what happened. They were mad to see they had no underlings left." He grins.
tak 01-25-05, 10:32 PM	as a daily reader or the Grimclaws Gazzette im here to inform u to take a look. :D :cool:
Rednaxela 05-17-05, 04:29 PM	Can i join??? i love half orks and have made a half breeds of them Hibearians (half ork half ogre mage) and i would haply post them for you to look at soon because I think orks are great!!! let the Green hord Rule!!!! :D :D :D Rednaxela Just Smile it helps :D :D (PS if i am aloud to join please send me a personal mesage) thx (i am verey fogetfull and might not check this for a while)
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-10-05, 12:44 AM	Orcy has decided to start this off by re-posting his old tribal spells. He has just added a few more to the mix as well. Orcish Tribal Rituals: To participate in an Orcish tribal ritual you must first be an orc or half-orc that is a member of the tribe preforming the ritual, or be an accepted member of an orcish tribe, in which case you must have mixed blood with an orc from the tribe. This short ritual takes 1 minute per HD the subject being made a tribe member posseses. After this time the subject may benefit from orcish rituals. Fukisham Ob Mazat- This orcish ritual is done to strengthen the tribe before battle. The orcs (or half orcs) sit in a circle around the strongest member of the tribe (often the leader). This member is cut with ritual symbols, he then rubs his own blood over the faces of his fellow tribe members. After this long process he preforms a short tribal dance, during which a bull's strength spell is cast upon him. When he finishes all members of the tribe that have been painted with his blood gain the effects of the spell for one hour/ 2 levels of the member that went through the ritual. This member also takes 1 point of damage per 10 minutes the ritual lasts. The time elapsed changes depending on the number of members in the tribe (determined by the DM). Rog (Fatoft, Ghash, Tharb, Za or Bumbullaum)- This orcish ritual protects the tribe from a certain element be it Cold, fire, acid, sonic or electricity (in order from orcish above). The ritual takes half an hour to preform. An orcish shaman (druid) stands in the center of the orcish tribe, who sit in a circle around him. The shaman burns various roots and herbs in a cauldron, over which he preforms a ceremony, casting protection from energy into the cauldron. The smoke from the cauldron flows across the field around the shaman, until all the tribe members have inhaled it. At that point all of them gain the protection from energy spell's effect. Thrak Kurrauz Frum- This orcish ritual is done to ressurect a dead tribe member without the normal material component. There must be at least 5 tribe members preforming the ritual. They create a circle and preform a tribal dance in the circle around the corpse. Meanwhile a ressurection is cast, by a tribe member, to bring the dead back to life. At the end of the ritual, which takes one hour, the creature danced around is brought back to life as the spell ressurection would normally do, without the normal material component. Gajutar Hund- This orcish ritual is often performed before a hunt. A hunting party, usually of around 5-10 orcs/half orcs, gather together to chant. The chanting grows increasingly louder until finally the orcs and half orcs begin to dance wildly. Stopping with their heads bowed before a fire. One member, the leader of this chant and dance, must be able to cast the scent spell. The ritual takes half an hour to complete. Dil Rendas- A ritual done exclusivly for the benefit of full orcs. Half orcs sometimes take part in this ritual for the meaning. The tribe gathers around the shaman, who then chants loudly. All participants enter a trance for 10 minutes, and are helpless during such a time. Since half orcs are not effected by this, many take part simply to fool enemies into believing the tribe is vulnerable. When the time has passed, the orcs recieve the benefits of the Endure Sunlight spell. Making them immune to the normally harmful effects of the sun. This, as the spell, lasts for 24 hours. Varsulom Karg- This ritual has been the bane of many caravans. Performed in a ceremony around a platform surrounded by fire. The tribe circles the platform chanting and jumping into the air as they move. Their speed increases as the ritual continues and their jumping height increases as well. The central figure, the shaman, chants and jumps, signaling the others to do the same. When the ritual is complete after half an hour, the tribe gains the effects of the Pounce spell, gaining the effects for 10 minutes per level rather than the usual 1 round per level. Foshnu Duump- A horrible ritual performed by the orcs to seek revenge upon their enemies. This ritual is only done in the worst circumstances. Usually, when an enemy has slain the tribe's young, or perhaps when their women are killed. No matter why it is done, it scars it's victims forever. This ritual is done by the men of the tribe, and never the women. The men chant wildly and preform a tribal dance around one of their own. This tends to be an injured member of the tribe, or one who willingly gives himself to the ritual. After a 24 hour ceremony the shaman casts the sterilize spell upon the member. He is infused with the spell's power and immediately charges toward his destination. The village that had caused the great offense. Heading into the village or to the gates, he hurls himself upon any he can find. Killing who he himself is killed. When this happens, all humanoid females within 1 mile per level of the carrier are made sterile. They can no longer bear children. There is no save. The victims are immediately aware of this condition.
Orcy The Green Wonder 06-10-05, 12:53 AM	Now, for the RP post... The old, rickety doors of the halls burst asunder, behind them a large boot is raised. The leg falling to the side of none other than Orcy, the green wonder. Walking into the halls he looks around shaking his head. It had been long since the halls had seen life. It had been longer since he had sat in his rightful place, and lead the troops. No more. He would no longer leave his brothers and sisters in the darkness. No... now it was time to bring back the pride. It was time to bring back the courage. It was time to bring back the HONOR, of the great foundation. Moving through the room the Green Wonder steps up to his old throne. Dusting it off he turns toward the doors, facing all outside, and those who still lurk within. He growls as his muscles bulge. He raises his metallic fist toward the holes of the broken and collapsing roof. His voice, booms forth, raising higher than his mighty fist ever could. "Brothers and sisters! It has been long since these halls have stood for something. It has been long since these walls have rung with the sound of our people. It has been far too long for these things. It shall be NO MORE! We shall once again come home. We shall rebuild this place anew. We shall raise our voices to the heavens! RAISE YOUR VOICES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS! SHAKE THE VERY FOUNDATIONS OF THE EARTH WITH YOUR CRIES! Let all know! Friend and foe alike. Let them hear you! Let them tremble under the onslaught of your cries! Let them know... WE HAVE RETURNED, AND WE WILL NEVER BE SILENCED... EVER AGAIN!" Lowering his metal arm the Green Wonder pulls back with his other arm. Swinging it high into the air he lets forth the power of the green wonder. Sending a blast of pure energy, the power and will of the half orcs, high into the night sky. His cry following along it as he screams out loud. Shaking the very walls of the once proud halls. "HOOAH!"
Dyne 06-10-05, 01:04 AM	Orcy, are you in the Army or an Army ROTC? I've always wondered, because "hooah" is what people in the Army say.
turalisj 06-10-05, 01:32 AM	"HOOAH!" [/COLOR] and throughout the lands, elves and half elves look into the sky and shout out :eek: crud pleae not that it was censored so it would be appropriate for the boards... :cool:
Le-vantae 08-29-05, 06:04 AM	finaly i have returned sorry for my absance orcy but i have been on quite an adventure for a while slaying vampires and dragon hunting you kno! :D
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-29-05, 11:44 PM	Orcy nods to La Vantae. He looks around the rather silent halls and scratches his chin with his metal hand. He stands and walks around the halls kicking people and trying to wake them from their slumber. He walks over to La Vantae and shrugs. "Greetings brother, its good to see one of our own back. Orcy is sorry to say that most of the others have fallen asleep and don't want to wake up. It has been a while since the half orcs have seen the glory they once had. But, perhaps the return of one will bring others back to us. Orcy would enjoy that indeed. Either way, Orcy welcomes you back brother."
Le-vantae 08-31-05, 02:50 AM	"thankyou orcy but alas, i have to depart once more it seems there is some trouble in greyhawk that needs my special skills! but i shall return asap" oh by the way i still havent slain that juvinile red dragon could you sugest any spells or anything that would come in handy. my wizard has already given me pluses to my Ac and strength, but im wondering if there is any spell that will stop the dragon using its breath weapon???? i kno its probably very rare that there is but i may aswell try!
Orcy The Green Wonder 08-31-05, 04:23 PM	"thankyou orcy but alas, i have to depart once more it seems there is some trouble in greyhawk that needs my special skills! but i shall return asap" oh by the way i still havent slain that juvinile red dragon could you sugest any spells or anything that would come in handy. my wizard has already given me pluses to my Ac and strength, but im wondering if there is any spell that will stop the dragon using its breath weapon???? i kno its probably very rare that there is but i may aswell try! Orcy does indeed know one. Supress Breath Weapon, a spell from the draconomicon. It supresses the dragon's breath for 1 minute/ level. Level 3 wizard spell. Will save of course. Also, hide from dragons, a spell from the same book could be of use. Its level 7 however. But if you have it on you the dragon cannot detect you with any of it's abilities. Until you attack it or something like that. Orcy would also suggest something that gives you fire resistance, maybe a spell storing weapon with an ice spell in it too.
Le-vantae 09-04-05, 05:13 AM	my thanks orcy you truely are wonderouse!
Twystid 01-11-06, 10:36 PM	How does one go about joining the Half-orc foundation?? Any special requirements besides loving half-orcs and what not? If playing them and liking them is requirements enough then sign me up! My 2 favourite half-orc was a cleric/rogue in Baldurs Gate 2 and A half-orc druid named Zug i made to help out npc's in a game i run. I had some fun with him and the PC's really like him.
Orcy The Green Wonder 01-12-06, 01:15 AM	Wishing to join is good enough for Orcy. Though he is sad to say that the Half Orc foundation has fallen into inactivity in the recent year or so. There is never a constant enough group of posters or members to keep the guild running and active. Though he welcomes you and welcomes all orc and half orc lovers alike.
Twystid 01-12-06, 02:07 AM	Thankyou Orcy. Let the resurrection commence.
Lady Rolindin 01-12-06, 04:22 PM	the one I like is Verk or is it spelled Verick from the Crusade book. the orc leader from the Zental keep.thats one character that would make an good one to remake and play. I thought he was an realy good orc leader even though he was from a fuzzy sorce, an bookfrom the fr world. no stats on him I can find so I might have to make them up for the character. it would be good to use such a character. he had some funny moments. such as when he came to the meeting with his armor he was carrying and the others looked at him in disustingly. He just through his armor down on the ground and put it on not carring what the others thought. very funny and well written character trait. one that could be used for an orc character. give me some ideals for an orc character. orc leader of a small clanthat don't care what others think of him and will do what he wants to if it's fits his goalsor the goals of the guild he in. added. when i was trying to make the merchaniars groups, i came up with a hoborcn(half hobgolblin/orc from the lotr) they were in the 2e and 1st edition of the lotr books. I did remake them into the 3.5 template and this would be good to use as a character.