Half-orcs

Half-Orcs are not as uncommon as people would like to believe, though it is safer to say a far fewer number of them are willing to enter polite society. Be they the result of scandalous love or violence, half-orcs enter the world shunned by the larger societies that created them. Humans are more likely to judge them as savages, while orcs may see them as weak. It is worth noting that orcs are more likely to take in half-orcs, so long as they can keep up with the rigors of their lifestyle.

Origins
There is no singular origin of the half-orcs as a whole, though those that form the denizens of Beoth were so named because they stood with humanity during the Dread Tumult. Because of this and the varying degrees of human/orcish ancestry among them, half-orcs have a complicated central identity. Nevertheless, they seem to band together out of a desire to avoid adversity.

Organization
There are three primary forces within Half-Orc life. There are those that see themselves as entirely different from their human or orc and want to forge an identity neither defined by sophistication nor savagery. There are also those that view themselves as either orc or human and then those that believe blending the two together makes for the best outcome.

It is the third, those that blend their heritage together, that have begun to take prominence in Syv Nova. Some even dream of venturing forth from Beoth to Volantris and entering academy there, to learn and grow so that they might return wealth to their people. As it is, Beoth is a heavily marginalized territory that few look to with any semblance of respect.

Military
Beoth’s military is largely made up of mercenaries, if it can be considered a military at all. Half-orcs have no particular inclination toward any field, though many do make prized fighters in armies because of their immense size. Still, if one were to work hard enough they could become a sorcerer or the like.

Enemies
Many races look down on half-orcs, but they rarely take the time to do so. In fact, they are more likely to look down on themselves than others. They do, however, take exception to dark elves who mock them despite all of the advantages they’ve been given.

Religion
Half-Orcs tend to worship primal gods, though Beoth is obviously their favored deity.

Historical Significance
Half-orcs have never had it easy, but they’re looking to make a better world for their kind. They served as valuable defenders during the Dread Tumult and were granted Beoth for their suffering.