Fitting the Peices IV

Orcs:
The orcs of Kelba are indeed a unique breed. They possess a greater understanding of the world and use their brains along with their might. Mighty warriors of fierce regard, these people also excel in the worlds of commerce and politics. Their skill has allowed them to build a vast empire of sorts, their cities are grand and full of skilled craftsmen. Most of the Kelborian coast is theirs and they are arguable the most powerful race to live on Kelba. Their trade ports and skilled warriors have won them much, however their inner politics can always turn for the worse. The Orcish clans are known for being underhanded and two-faced.

They stand about 7ft tall, without slouching. Their frames are broad and muscular with heavy torsos, and thick, broad shoulders. Long, almost boar-like tusks protrude from the bottom of their gaping jaws, and a small set of red eyes burn in their skulls. Their hair is thick and dark or entirely nonexistent. Although they may appear savage they are indeed very intelligent.


The Clans:

Clans are large groups of orcs with a particular belief held common by all members within the clan. Although a clan can be of many tribes sometimes it is merely one very large tribe. Here are the three prominent clans in orcdom now.

Clan Eye Gouger:
The last of the founding to clans to still hold power after the dragon wars, the Eye Gougers are a militaristic clan. They are a throwback in beliefs , using might more than wits. They war with the ogres in the southeastern stretch of orcish influence. Over the years they have culled the ogre numbers so only minor tribes remain. Even now they sharpen their axes to eliminate the rest of the ogres within their domain. It is this clan that has spilled the most blood out of all the remaining clans, and they aren't done yet. Under orders from the Gouger himself they have taken Olde Ingston, a fortress left in ruin, and have began to reconstruct it. They have also taken over the orcish trade town of Tempest, slaughtering all who would not join their clan. They sit poised, waiting for their chance to strike further inland.

Clan Iron Guts:
Largest of the ruling clans, Iron Guts have made their name in trade and subterfuge, using the old knife in the back if they can't acquire what they want with gold. They are the schemers and politicians of the orcs. Due to this they hold the orcish crown jewel, the trade city of Black Well. Largest and most grand of the trade cities, Black Well has contact with more outsiders than any other orc port. Due to this their craftsmen are the finest, their skill refined with trade. However when the council senses a threat this mercantile goliath can become just as deadly a force as the Eye Gougers. Be wary if you anger one if this clan, a knife in the dark won't be far behind.

Clan Stone Fist:
Perhaps the most beset of the clans, they suffer constant raid from Gahl and his ogres to the west. To the east lies Clan Iron guts looking to assimilate all their power will let them. They hold the aptly named city of High wall and have been known as survivors and defense specialists. They have felt the pains of the brief ogre occupation and it has left them bitter. When Iron guts refused to aid the beleaguered clan they had to rely only on themselves. Only recently was their High Marshall found dead killed, by Iron gut assassins. Truly they are entering a bleak time.