Orcs (Heroscape)
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| Heroscape Race | |
| Orcs | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Utgar |
| Species | Orc |
| Homeplanet | Grut |
| Number of Sets | 8 |
[edit] The Orcs
The Orc race in the fictional Heroscape Universe is not a fantasy race as they are actually an alien race from the planet Grut. Orcs are six feet tall, blue skinned, black haired humanoids roughly equivalent to humans. So far they appear to be the only sentient race on Grut. Curiously however it appears there are earth-like dinosaurs and ice-age mammals on Grut, whether this mere coincidence or there is a hidden connection between Grut and Earth has yet to revealed.
Grut technology is relatively stone-aged to bronze-age, they fight with spears, swords and bows and wear simple armor and carry simple shields into combat. On their homeworld they appear to be gathered into warring tribes with no central leadership.
[edit] Toys
Orcs Sets that have appeared:
The Master Set: Rise of the Valkyire:
- Grimnak
Orcish Champion, riding a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
(His bio indicates that he is exiled from Grut for nonspecific reason and that Orc Warriors that travel with him are more confident and so make better soldiers.)
Malliddon’s Prophecy:
- Tornak
Minor Orcish Champion, riding a Velociraptor.
(His bio indicates that while he is a lesser leader of the Orcs, he has gained the respect of both allies and enemies, causing nearby Orc Warriors to become bolder in his presence.)
- Blade Gruts
Orcish Warriors wielding swords.
(Their bio indicates they are wild and hard to control but when in battle they always follow their leader’s example. But if separated they become confused and less aggressive.)
- Arrow Gruts
Orcish archers
(Their bio indicates they are trained to work with the Orc Cavalry and are fiercely loyal to them with little concern for their own safety.)
Utgar’s Rage:
- The Swog Rider
Minor Orcish hero mounted on a Saber-tooth tiger
(His bio indicates that Orc that show great leadership potential are trained to become “Swog Riders” who are held in high esteem of the Arrow Gruts.)
Crest of the Valkyrie:
- Ornak
An Orc Flagbearer wielding a small sword
(His bio indicates that he often leads Utgar's forces to war.)
Dawn of Darkness:
- Heavy Gruts
Heavy Orcish Warriors wielding halberds
(Their bio indicates that only the most worthy orcs may become Heavy Gruts)
Nerak’s Return:
- Nerak the Glacian Swog Rider
Orcish Hero mounted on a Saber-tooth tiger
(His bio indicates he is an Orcish Hero trained to fight in arctic terrain.)
