Forget what you think you know about orcs. The snarling brutes of old are but one thread in a tapestry far richer, far stranger, and far more compelling than any campfire tale would have you believe. From the war-torn battlefields of the Flanaess to the steaming jungles of the distant far west, from the vicious legions of Gruumsh’s faithful to the storm-worshipping nomads of the Vaar, Otto’s Guide to the Orcs of Oerth is the definitive exploration of one of the world’s most misunderstood peoples.
Penned by the inimitable Otto—Circle of Eight musical-mage, connoisseur of fine living, and lover of a good story—this volume offers a scholar’s keen insight tempered with a bard’s flair for the dramatic. Within these pages, you’ll find histories untold, cultures unexamined, and truths long overshadowed by prejudice and propaganda. Learn of orcish warlords who shape empires, mystics who walk unseen paths, and mercenaries who sell their swords with honour. Discover the orcs who fight, the orcs who build, and the orcs who dare to defy even the gods themselves.
Whether you seek new allies, formidable enemies, or simply a broader understanding of the world, this guide will challenge what you know, deepen your campaigns, and offer adventurers and Dungeon Masters alike a wealth of stories yet to be told.
- from the publisher's blurb