3.5 Sardonian (Herregor Supplement)

Often referred to as Sardonites or Sardonians thanks to the most famous of Orcish lands, Sardonaar. The orcs are also rumored to have once been men as were the dwarves and halflings. They are now a proud and brutal race. They value both strength of mind and body, though they often have a reputation for being rather dull due to their often single minded focus and rejection of superfluous pursuits. In reality they value the elegance of simplicity and embrace a lifestyle that holds deeds performed above wealth gained.

Orc Racial Traits

+2 Strength, +2 Wisdom, –2 Intelligence: Orcs are physically strong and strong of will, but their drive and zeal sometimes leaves their minds closed to other options.

Medium: Orcs are Medium creatures, and have no bonuses or penalties due to their size.

Normal Speed: Orcs have a base speed of 30 feet.

Darkvision 60 feet: Orcs can see in the dark up to 60 feet.

Weapon Familiarity: Orcs are proficient with greataxes and falchions, and treat any weapon with the word “orc” in its name as a martial weapon.

Orc Ferocity: Once per encounter, when an Orc is brought below 0 hit points, but not killed, he can fight on for one more round as if disabled. At the end of his next turn, unless brought to above 0 hit points, he immediately falls unconscious and begins dying.

Fearless: If an orc fails a save from a fear effect they may attempt an additional save in the following round to shake off the effect. In addition, they are immune to the shaken condition.

Equestrian: Orcs are renowned horsemen, they gain a +2 to Ride and Handle Animal.

Languages: Orcs begin play speaking Sardonian. Orcs with high Intelligence scores can choose any of the following: Aradian, River Trade, Durven, Grondish, Goblin, and Draconian.

Favored Class: The favored class of Orcs is cleric or fighter.

Table: Orc Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
14 years	+1d4	+1d6	+2d6

Table: Orc Aging Effects

Middle Age^1	Old^2	Venerable^3	Maximum Age
30 years	45 years	60 years	+2d10 years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Orc Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	5’ 2”	+2d12	170 lb.	× (2d6) lb.
Female	4’ 5”	+2d12	140 lb.	× (2d6) lb.

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