Ogre



Ogres can be found among lands of barren rock and tundra, most often at higher elevations. An ogres most important organs are found in its belly and near the stomach. As such ogre culture places strong importance on the gut, and all ogres bear a significantly large paunch. Ogres wear large beaten shield like bands of iron around their waists to cover their bellies. Ogres are extremely tough skinned and are said to feel little pain. Ogres are very simplistic, and this has been often interpreted as stupidity, but it would be unwise to underestimate an ogre. Ogres have a huge appetite, and there are legends abound of lone ogres consuming entire populations of small towns overnight. Groups of ogres are ruled by tyrants, who rule based upon the own strength and control through fear. Tyrants often have a small group of Ogres they regard as strongest within their group that they name Bulls. Any ogre can challenge the current tyrant's rule. Challenges are resolved by single combat within a spiked pit ogres call a Maw. Maw's are found in every ogre settlement, and are used as both a means of resolving disputes between ogres, as well as a religious symbol. Ogres believe in the Great Maw, a being said to have the ability to consume entire worlds. Ogres often kidnap clusters of the lesser races to sacrifice in their pits in honour of their hungry god. Ogres are rarely open to inviting other races into their circles, though some orc warbands have been seen worthy enough of mutual respect.