Ogre Ancestry for the Hellish Hordes of Domun

Jun 17

Ogres are tough, pragmatic folk, often dwelling

in the cold and mountainous lands of Ogra. It is

rumored that they are the true descendants of the

Ancients, the great giants who once ruled the lands of

Galta and its surrounds. Strong, enduring, and adaptable,

the ogres live in places others would not, often by choice.

They seem to prefer harsh living conditions, and while

they do hunt and herd as much as their lands allow,

they also sometimes raid the settlements of smaller folk to

the south for food,supplies, and plunder, especially during

the cold season. Some also leave their isolated steadings

to join more 'civilized' groups. Ogres' size and strength

often leads to them taking jobs as warriors or laborers,

but they can be capable craftsmen, and their strong will

can produce powerful magic wielders.

In the steadings of Ogra, the ogres choose their

chieftains based on strength and generosity. One must be

mighty enough to lead, either in ones own person, or by

inspiring the loyalty of others by wise counsel or lavish

gifts. A chieftain can be challenged to single combat for

their position, but they have the right to ask for a

champion to fight for them. Beloved chieftains find no

shortage of volunteers.

Ogre features are often stern and intimidating to other

ancestries, but ogres consider strength to be beautiful, and

often see other races as both small and soft. Most ogres

have thick body hair, heavy beards (usually just on the

males), and long, coarse hair ranging from silver blond to

black. Their skin is usually pale gray, and mottled like

limestone. They stand between seven and eight feet in

height, with broad, sturdy builds. Ogre lifespans are very

similar to humans.