04/15/11
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Fantasy,
25-28 mm,
Monsters
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G R @ 7:48 am
“Orcs!”(or “Orks!” if you prefer.)
The very name instills fear in many a denizen of a fantasy world. Some may call them brutish, unintelligent and simply monsters. But Orcs often form their own societies (frequently not all that different in basic interaction from humans and others). On the battlefield, they make formidable opponents.
Here is a trio of Orc archers as example. Their large, muscular bodies allow them to wield very strong bows with proficiency.
These
warriors wear an assortment of simple (some may say crude) clothing and
armor. Most is made from
leather, with some
metal studding. There are some bits of
metal plate and
chainmail incorporated into their outfits for added protection.
Their language may sound guttural and animal-like to many, but there is no doubt that there exists a developed intelligence behind their reddish eyes.
In most
fantasy worlds,
Orcs are treated simply as low level opponents. But some players choose to incorporate
Orcs into their parties of
adventurers as
Player Characters and
NPCs. Whatever your preference,
Orcs add to the spice of life in many
fantasy role-playing games and to the
battlefields of
table top war games including
Warhammer Fantasy™.
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