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Masterwork:Orcish castes
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This article relates to the Orc Fortress game mode of the Masterwork mod.
Overview
Orcish castes have quite different physical characteristics: the common Orc, agile Snaga, powerful Uruk, and hulking Olog. Occasionally Orcs are born into specialist castes including the Artisan, Corsair, and magic-adept Dreamwalker. Choosing the right civilian and military roles for your orcs is an important part of a smoothly running fortress.
Sub-species Castes
Orc
The standard "Orc" caste are most similar to their feral Orcish brethren, and the baseline to which other Orcs are compared. They are very strong, and quite agile, and are about a bit larger than humans. They learn leatherworking and bonecarving readily, and take quickly to dodging, wrestling, and melee combat. However, orcs learn brewing, gemwork, mining and stone-detailing more slowly than dwarves. Orcs are lacking in most mental attributes and are mediocre students. POP_RATIO 80, BODY_SIZE 85000
Snaga
About 2 in 8 Taiga orcs are born into the "Snaga" caste, rumored to have mixed Goblin blood in their ancestry. They are small and weak, like a goblin, but some have grudgingly earned respect as archers in Taiga warbands due to their remarkable agility. POP_RATIO 40, BODY_SIZE 60000
Uruk
About 1 in 8 Taiga orcs are born into the "Uruk" caste, descended from the mighty nomadic tribes of the steppes. They have legendary strength, toughness, and recuperation. Since they are about 15% again larger than their clansmates, Uruks can wield vicious great-axes and longswords to deadly effect, generally even one handed. They are the only Orc to enter a Martial Trance, making them the core of any horde which hopes to face worthy enemies in melee. POP_RATIO 20, BODY_SIZE 95000
Olog
Olog are a rare caste of thick-skinned brutes from the deepest mountains, slow to learn most tasks. They are incredibly strong and tough, resistant to pain, and deadly with blunt weapons. They are also surprisingly fond of working quietly with stone or jewels. POP_RATIO 4, BODY_SIZE 125000