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The Orcs are one of the races in the Warcraft Universe — a fictional universe where a set of games and books are set.

Overview

Orcs have been in all the Warcraft computer games released by Blizzard:

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal
Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
World of Warcraft

They are a playable race in each of the above noted titles.

Warcraft Orcs are nearly identical in appearance to the Orcs used in Warhammer
. However, Orcs in Warcraft usually have more hair on their heads than Warhammer Orcs, and are generally possessed of a greater intellect, with general intelligence ratios comparable to that of any human. Warcraft is one of the few settings in which Orcs are not inherently evil, and can even be heroic.

In World of Warcraft, orcs have access to the following classes:

Warrior

Rogue
Shaman

Hunter
Warlock

Physical Description

Orcs are humanoid beings, but much larger and more savage in appearance than humans
. The average orc male stands at nearly 7 feet tall and weighs 250 to 300 pounds. Orcs have broad shoulders and muscular builds that indicate great physical strength. Skin color is usually various shades of green, although some orcs have grayish or brownish skin tones (fel-orcs usually have red skin), while hair and beard color is usually black or brown, turning to gray with age. Notable orc facial features are their pointed ears, broad noses, and jutting lower canines that somewhat resemble tusks. Orcs generally have the same range of eye colours as humans although some have red eyes as a result of demonic corruption brought about by the Burning Legion
.

Orc females are smaller than the males, typically around six inches shorter and 50 to 100 pounds lighter. Although female orcs do not have as much muscle mass as males, they are still quite muscular by human standards. Females also have much less pronounced "tusks" than male orcs.

Orcs wear a variety of clothing depending on clan and occupation. Some clothe themselves in furs and hides while others wear metal armor such as chain mail or plate armor. Orcs wear their hair and beards in several different styles, including pony tails, top knots, or clean-shaven. Many orcs also place rings in their ears or nose.

Orcs reach physical maturity at around 20 years of age, and have been known to live as long as 120 years (although most pass away at around 70 to 80 years of age, if not killed in battle before then).
Societal Information
Although they are perceived by the humans as savages, orcs have a proud and noble society that revolves around the concept of honor. Personal and clan honor are valued above material wealth and even an orc's own life, and the quickest way to provoke an orc's wrath is to insult his or her honor. An orc does not earn their second name until they perform a deed that brings honor to clan and self (first names are given shortly after birth, and are often derived from the name of a family member or great hero), and upon completion of this rite of passage the clan elders give the orc a second name that is descriptive of themself or their deeds (example orc surnames include Elfkiller, Doomhammer, Hellscream, Deadeye, etc).

Skill in battle is one way for orcs to bring honor to themselves and their clan. Although brutal in combat, orcs fight with a surprising style and grace that is every bit as deadly and efficient as the fencing of an elven noble. And despite their warrior culture and admiration of courage, orcs do not recklessly throw away their own lives. They trust that their honor and skill will help them to survive most conflicts, but know that sometimes retreat is necessary in the face of overwhelming odds.
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