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| − | == | + | ==About Ogres== |
| + | Ogres are the largest and strongest of the monster races standing at over six feet tall. Females are often smaller than males but not always. Ogres have large hands, boney skulls, and thick skin. Ogres tend to be reserved and stoic, preferring sitting to the edge of fire rings and speaking rarely. But when they do, other smaller things tend to listen - partially because of their booming voices. Their general demeanor fails to describe their battlefield presence. On the field ogres are menacing brutes that have the power to crack shield walls and halt charges. When worked into a rage they are unstoppable. Ogres are nomadic and like to use simple tools as weapons (axes, clubs, long knives, spears) which are easily mended or replaced. Their clothing is also simplistic with little decoration. Furs, leathers, rough spun fabric - anything that is travel tested and weather resistant. It is a common belief that an ogre's heart lies within its belly. When a female becomes pregnant it becomes difficult to travel, and worse, it lasts for nearly a year, sometimes longer. As a result ogres are rare. | ||
| − | + | ==Nomadic Tribes== | |
| − | + | Ogres travel in loosely organized groups over many lands almost nonstop. These tribes are lead by a chieftain and shaman (often two separate individuals but not always). The legends say it was Utezni, the god of earth, that first led his people from their homeland, wherever that may have been. He led his people for nearly 1000 years before passing the duty onto his great-grandson. Ever since ogres have been forming and dividing into many different tribes that occupy many different lands. Some tribes wear their clothes in a style to expose their bellies, others leave their arms bare. Both of these styles are to show the strength of the individual (and may play a part in choosing a mate). | |
| − | + | As a result of their nomadic way of life ogres have no architectural styles, or common form of writing. This is not to imply that they are not artistic. They have a complex system of symbols and totems which they carve into rock, bone, and wood which they are also well equipped to fashion. Although they are incapable of mining, some ogres are capable blacksmiths and easily refashion weapons taken from dead enemies. One consequence of not having a form of writing or permanent record is that over time the dividing ogre tribes have become isolated and their myths have slowly changed from region to region, tribe to tribe. (See below.) | |
| − | + | Ogres live in tents made from hide or dug out hovels if they settle in a place for longer than a year (typically due to a prominent females pregnancy). Ogres can live for nearly three hundred years but rarely do since they live hard lives in the field and often fall in battle. Dogs are welcomed by ogres. These pets help guard their camp, hunt, and are good traveling companions. This practice may have been first adopted by Ugangi who enjoyed the company of wolves but it is also likely to have been started after feral packs were caught following a ogre warband feeding on their scraps. Goblynz also tend to follow ogres scavenging from their kills. | |
| + | Sometimes a ogre might chose to wander alone. This could be for many reasons be it because they were ostracized, or their tribe destroyed. Sometimes it is simply because they prefer it. Many ogres love the wilderness and the challenges they face alone in it. Visions from the gods come when secluded in the wilds and ogres often seek solitude for contemplation. Shaman ogres tend to be more hermetic. | ||
| − | + | There was once many tribes, but in recent years ogres have lost contact with each other. The ogres of the [[Karanduawn]] who have settled in the Blood Valley (called [[Eriador]] by the pinkfolk) may be the last tribe of ogres. | |
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| − | + | ==Religion== | |
| − | + | There was one ogre god ULE but he was smited by the the other gods, and his body was cast down. We was so big his body became the mountains. The ogres went to see the place where thier god had fallen and there they found four ogre children 3 male and 1 female. Una, Uganggi, Ukronos and Utezni. The ogre children grow up in the tribe where they be honored. They be the best hunters, healers and growers Uganggi and Ukronos be closer than brothers. Both however love Una, but Una only love Uganggi. Ukronos lure Uganggi into a hunting trip where he stab Uganggi in the back, Uganggi turn and before he die he pin Ukronos to a tree with his spear. The spear and Uganggi burst into flame, and the whole tribe feel his passing. Ukronos crumble into dust and suddenly a sharp wind spring up and all the tribe feel chilled. Una know instantly what happen. She fall down and start screaming and crying. Utezni try to comfort her but in her grief she run away from the tribe. Utezni stay and sit by a tree. With the three siblings gone he closed his eyes and as he fell into sleep he fall into the ground. Ever afterward Uganggi be god of fire, Ukronos god of wind and Utenzni god of earth. Una survive for a while afterward and she be given a stick off of the tree of life. She become a healer and live alone until she pass. She be the goddess of water. Every shaman of Una be passed on the stick. Many consider Una to be crazy, but she is just misunderstood. | |
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| − | [[ | + | ==== '''Gods''' ==== |
| + | [[Image:Uganggi.png|thumb|Uganggi]] | ||
| + | *[[Uganggi]], Ugangi, U'gangi: God of fire, destruction, warriors. Worshipers of Ugangi are captivated by flames drawing visions from within or using them to fuel their battle rage. Ugangi kept wolves as pets and had fiery red hair. He prefered to fight with a spear. When he was betrayed by his brother he used his spear to kill Ukronus before he burst into flame consuming his body and Ukronus'. The spear is rumored to have been burned at the same time although some legends speak of Utezni finding the spear. | ||
| + | [[Image:Utezni.png|thumb|Utezni]] | ||
| + | *Utezni, The Far Wanderer: God of the earth, wisdom, justice, chief of chieftains, maker of wizards, and the patron of wanderers. Utezni first learned to use elemental magic when he was very young while exploring the wilderness alone. He could communicate with animals and plants even with the wind, rivers, and earth. After his sibling's deaths he became sole leader of his people. He traveled with them for a thousand years before eventually leaving to wander alone once again. He is said to have become one with the earth leaving his mortal body. Others, like the ogres of the [[Karanduawn]] tribe believe he returned to Utiek, the sacred grove where Ugangi and Ukronus' souls were bound by Utezni where he still lives (in some form or other) to this day. Utezni also learned the powers of lightning from Kragga the Thunderer. His symbol is the Tree of Life or World Tree. | ||
| + | [[Image:Ukronus.png|thumb|Ukronus]] | ||
| + | *Ukronus, Uchronos, U'chronos, the Sly One: God of winds, adventure, the hunt, and cunning. Uchronos is often hated by ogres since he is an oath breaker who betrayed his brother so that he alone could possess the love of their sister, Una. But he was also the most clever of the gods even finding solutions to problems even Utezni the Wise could not see. He was joyous and proud. Uchronos was the fastest runner and most skilled with knives and bows excelling in hunting. There is a common saying that one is guided by Uchronos' winds when a ogre finds himself in a tough bind or struggle. Uchronos was killed by Ugangi and became the winds. According to some legends he also killed his sister whose love he longed for when she was blown from a cliff during a storm. His symbols are ravens and crows and other cunning birds. The knife which he stabbed Ugangi was lost. | ||
| + | [[Image:Una.png|thumb|Una]] | ||
| + | *Una, U'na: Goddess of water, change, revitalization, fertility, and healing. Una was the only daughter of Ule and was gentle in disposition. She preferred the sound of water than of battle but still admired Ugangi's prowess over all and often bound his wounds. Unfortunately Ugangi did not return her love and this made Una weep. Ukronos may have been driven to kill Ugangi to revenge Una but this is open to interpretation. After both brothers died Utezni gave her a staff from the Uteik and she became a shaman. She struggled to cope with her brothers' death until finally during a powerful storm she was cast from the cliff and died. Her soul remains in the waters which can bring life and death so easily. Her staff is now in the possession of Ghanima, a Shaman of Una. | ||
| − | [[Sigurd]] | + | ==Known Ogres== |
| + | [[Goran]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Ulvat the Beerguarde]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Bhakdar]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Gorlock]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Tuatha De'Naan o' Throgan Ya]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Inanna]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Tay]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Ghanima]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Shi'nok]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Anthrax]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Aislynn]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Ryno]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Dagganoth]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Ogre of Andor]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Aslaug]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Kraylose]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Sigurd]]<br> | ||
Revision as of 21:44, 23 September 2014
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About Ogres
Ogres are the largest and strongest of the monster races standing at over six feet tall. Females are often smaller than males but not always. Ogres have large hands, boney skulls, and thick skin. Ogres tend to be reserved and stoic, preferring sitting to the edge of fire rings and speaking rarely. But when they do, other smaller things tend to listen - partially because of their booming voices. Their general demeanor fails to describe their battlefield presence. On the field ogres are menacing brutes that have the power to crack shield walls and halt charges. When worked into a rage they are unstoppable. Ogres are nomadic and like to use simple tools as weapons (axes, clubs, long knives, spears) which are easily mended or replaced. Their clothing is also simplistic with little decoration. Furs, leathers, rough spun fabric - anything that is travel tested and weather resistant. It is a common belief that an ogre's heart lies within its belly. When a female becomes pregnant it becomes difficult to travel, and worse, it lasts for nearly a year, sometimes longer. As a result ogres are rare.
Nomadic Tribes
Ogres travel in loosely organized groups over many lands almost nonstop. These tribes are lead by a chieftain and shaman (often two separate individuals but not always). The legends say it was Utezni, the god of earth, that first led his people from their homeland, wherever that may have been. He led his people for nearly 1000 years before passing the duty onto his great-grandson. Ever since ogres have been forming and dividing into many different tribes that occupy many different lands. Some tribes wear their clothes in a style to expose their bellies, others leave their arms bare. Both of these styles are to show the strength of the individual (and may play a part in choosing a mate).
As a result of their nomadic way of life ogres have no architectural styles, or common form of writing. This is not to imply that they are not artistic. They have a complex system of symbols and totems which they carve into rock, bone, and wood which they are also well equipped to fashion. Although they are incapable of mining, some ogres are capable blacksmiths and easily refashion weapons taken from dead enemies. One consequence of not having a form of writing or permanent record is that over time the dividing ogre tribes have become isolated and their myths have slowly changed from region to region, tribe to tribe. (See below.)
Ogres live in tents made from hide or dug out hovels if they settle in a place for longer than a year (typically due to a prominent females pregnancy). Ogres can live for nearly three hundred years but rarely do since they live hard lives in the field and often fall in battle. Dogs are welcomed by ogres. These pets help guard their camp, hunt, and are good traveling companions. This practice may have been first adopted by Ugangi who enjoyed the company of wolves but it is also likely to have been started after feral packs were caught following a ogre warband feeding on their scraps. Goblynz also tend to follow ogres scavenging from their kills.
Sometimes a ogre might chose to wander alone. This could be for many reasons be it because they were ostracized, or their tribe destroyed. Sometimes it is simply because they prefer it. Many ogres love the wilderness and the challenges they face alone in it. Visions from the gods come when secluded in the wilds and ogres often seek solitude for contemplation. Shaman ogres tend to be more hermetic.
There was once many tribes, but in recent years ogres have lost contact with each other. The ogres of the Karanduawn who have settled in the Blood Valley (called Eriador by the pinkfolk) may be the last tribe of ogres.
Religion
There was one ogre god ULE but he was smited by the the other gods, and his body was cast down. We was so big his body became the mountains. The ogres went to see the place where thier god had fallen and there they found four ogre children 3 male and 1 female. Una, Uganggi, Ukronos and Utezni. The ogre children grow up in the tribe where they be honored. They be the best hunters, healers and growers Uganggi and Ukronos be closer than brothers. Both however love Una, but Una only love Uganggi. Ukronos lure Uganggi into a hunting trip where he stab Uganggi in the back, Uganggi turn and before he die he pin Ukronos to a tree with his spear. The spear and Uganggi burst into flame, and the whole tribe feel his passing. Ukronos crumble into dust and suddenly a sharp wind spring up and all the tribe feel chilled. Una know instantly what happen. She fall down and start screaming and crying. Utezni try to comfort her but in her grief she run away from the tribe. Utezni stay and sit by a tree. With the three siblings gone he closed his eyes and as he fell into sleep he fall into the ground. Ever afterward Uganggi be god of fire, Ukronos god of wind and Utenzni god of earth. Una survive for a while afterward and she be given a stick off of the tree of life. She become a healer and live alone until she pass. She be the goddess of water. Every shaman of Una be passed on the stick. Many consider Una to be crazy, but she is just misunderstood.
All ogres know they may one day fall in battle. For many it is preferable.
Gods
- Uganggi, Ugangi, U'gangi: God of fire, destruction, warriors. Worshipers of Ugangi are captivated by flames drawing visions from within or using them to fuel their battle rage. Ugangi kept wolves as pets and had fiery red hair. He prefered to fight with a spear. When he was betrayed by his brother he used his spear to kill Ukronus before he burst into flame consuming his body and Ukronus'. The spear is rumored to have been burned at the same time although some legends speak of Utezni finding the spear.
- Utezni, The Far Wanderer: God of the earth, wisdom, justice, chief of chieftains, maker of wizards, and the patron of wanderers. Utezni first learned to use elemental magic when he was very young while exploring the wilderness alone. He could communicate with animals and plants even with the wind, rivers, and earth. After his sibling's deaths he became sole leader of his people. He traveled with them for a thousand years before eventually leaving to wander alone once again. He is said to have become one with the earth leaving his mortal body. Others, like the ogres of the Karanduawn tribe believe he returned to Utiek, the sacred grove where Ugangi and Ukronus' souls were bound by Utezni where he still lives (in some form or other) to this day. Utezni also learned the powers of lightning from Kragga the Thunderer. His symbol is the Tree of Life or World Tree.
- Ukronus, Uchronos, U'chronos, the Sly One: God of winds, adventure, the hunt, and cunning. Uchronos is often hated by ogres since he is an oath breaker who betrayed his brother so that he alone could possess the love of their sister, Una. But he was also the most clever of the gods even finding solutions to problems even Utezni the Wise could not see. He was joyous and proud. Uchronos was the fastest runner and most skilled with knives and bows excelling in hunting. There is a common saying that one is guided by Uchronos' winds when a ogre finds himself in a tough bind or struggle. Uchronos was killed by Ugangi and became the winds. According to some legends he also killed his sister whose love he longed for when she was blown from a cliff during a storm. His symbols are ravens and crows and other cunning birds. The knife which he stabbed Ugangi was lost.
- Una, U'na: Goddess of water, change, revitalization, fertility, and healing. Una was the only daughter of Ule and was gentle in disposition. She preferred the sound of water than of battle but still admired Ugangi's prowess over all and often bound his wounds. Unfortunately Ugangi did not return her love and this made Una weep. Ukronos may have been driven to kill Ugangi to revenge Una but this is open to interpretation. After both brothers died Utezni gave her a staff from the Uteik and she became a shaman. She struggled to cope with her brothers' death until finally during a powerful storm she was cast from the cliff and died. Her soul remains in the waters which can bring life and death so easily. Her staff is now in the possession of Ghanima, a Shaman of Una.
Known Ogres
Goran
Ulvat the Beerguarde
Bhakdar
Gorlock
Tuatha De'Naan o' Throgan Ya
Inanna
Tay
Ghanima
Shi'nok
Anthrax
Aislynn
Ryno
Dagganoth
Ogre of Andor
Aslaug
Kraylose
Sigurd
