Power Orc (5e Subrace)
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This page is of questionable balance. Reason: Relentless endurance with 2 hit points left is a bit unconventional and somewhat useless. The spell part on call lightning needs to be worded appropriately as per innate spellcasting.
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Orc Variant
Power Orcs live for the glory and power of battle. Killing gives you power and invigorates you.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2.
Relentless Endurance. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 2 hit points instead. You can't use this feature again until you finish a long rest.
Call Lightning. At 3rd level learn call lightning
Lightning Infused. Your weapon is infused with lightning adding an extra 1d4 lightning damage to one weapon of your choice
Power Orc Traits
You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.
Age. Most Power Orcs only live to be 50 due to the energy running through them, but they keep the same vigor no matter what age because of the energy
Alignment. Power Orcs don't lean to any particular alignment. Except when they spot a regular Orc then they get filled with rage.
Size. Medium
Speed. 30ft
Languages. Common Orc
Physical Description
The Orcs eyes light up with lightning when they are angry. They have fiery orange hair. They have a very big stature almost bigger than a usual Orc. Every Power Orc has clan markings that they get branded on their chest, face or back right before they leave home at 16.
History
The Power Orcs came about when an Orc killed his tribe he then tried to learn spells. Eventually he taught his offspring how to be a Power Orc and then it spread ever since then more Orcs becoming Power Orcs. The Subrace has almost been killed off many times warring with the Orcs because while the Power Orcs are very powerful the Orcs have strength in numbers
Society
Power Orcs are nomads. At the age of 16 they leave their parents to kill other young Orcs and only the most powerful survive. At a certain age maybe around 30 or 40 they become less of nomads settle down and start teaching other Power Orcs. If and when they do eventually settle down it will most likely be with at most with 9 other Power Orcs and many children to teach them the Power Orc ways.
Power Orc Names
Male: Xentar, Zarok, Etoug
Female: Tarill, Perengrill, Brecus
Power Orcs get named as kids but most change their names when they leave and turn 16
| Base Height | Height Modifier* | Base Weight | Weight Modifier** |
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| 6′ 0″ | ++2d12 | 180lb. lb. | × (×(4)lb.) lb. |
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*Height = base height + height modifier | |||
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