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ISBN 10: 1903980348 
ISBN 13: 9781903980347
Author: Matt Forbeck, Ralph Horsley

• What is "The Slayer's Guide To Orcs"?
• How to use this book (for DMs and players).
• The place of orcs in fantasy literature and the d20 system.
• A note on different interpretations and campaign settings.

The Slayer s Guide To Orcs 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Nature of Orcs

• 1.1 What is an Orc?
  • Defining the race within the d20 System.
  • Common misconceptions and stereotypes.
• 1.2 Physiology & Appearance:
  • Physical characteristics (skin, tusks, eyes, build).
  • Racial variations and distinguishing features.
  • Diet and metabolism.
• 1.3 Psychology & Temperament:
  • Intelligence and cunning.
  • Aggression and ferocity.
  • Emotional range and capacity for reason.
  • Fear, loyalty, and ambition.
• 1.4 Senses & Perception:
  • Darkvision/Low-Light Vision.
  • Acute senses (smell, hearing).
  • Perceiving magic or other unusual phenomena.
• 1.5 Language & Communication:
  • Orcish language (basic phrases, dialects).
  • Common tongue interactions.
  • Non-verbal communication.

Chapter 2: Orc Society & Culture

• 2.1 Tribal Structure:
  • Hierarchy: Warchiefs, Shamans, Champions, Warriors.
  • Family units and clans.
  • Subjugated races and slaves.
• 2.2 Social Norms & Laws:
  • Might makes right.
  • Honor (or lack thereof) among orcs.
  • Punishments and justice.
  • Role of fear and respect.
• 2.3 Daily Life:
  • Hunting, foraging, raiding.
  • Craftsmanship and tools (often crude but functional).
  • Feasts and rituals.
• 2.4 Settlements & Lairs:
  • Caves, strongholds, crude fortifications.
  • Traps and defenses.
  • Integration with terrain.
• 2.5 Economy & Trade:
  • Barter and plunder.
  • Limited use of currency.
  • Interactions with other races for goods.

Chapter 3: Orcs in Conflict

• 3.1 Military Organization:
  • Warbands and raiding parties.
  • Chain of command in battle.
  • Tactics and strategies (brute force, ambushes, overwhelming numbers).
• 3.2 Weapons & Armor:
  • Favored weapon types (axes, cleavers, crude bows).
  • Armor types (hide, crude metal, scavenged pieces).
  • Enchanted items (rarely).
• 3.3 War Gear & Siegecraft:
  • Basic siege engines.
  • Traps and battlefield hazards.
  • War beasts (worgs, dire boars, ogres).
• 3.4 Famous Orc Warchiefs & Battles:
  • Historical examples (if applicable to a generic setting, or customizable placeholders).
  • Legendary figures in Orcish lore.

Chapter 4: Religion & Magic

• 4.1 Orcish Deities & Beliefs:
  • Patron deities (e.g., Gruumsh, if using Forgotten Realms/Greyhawk equivalents).
  • Animism and ancestor worship.
  • Sacrifice and rituals.
• 4.2 Shamans & Priests:
  • The role of divine spellcasters in orc society.
  • Types of divine magic favored by orcs.
  • Rituals and blessings.
• 4.3 Arcane Spellcasters:
  • Sorcerers, wizards, and other arcane practitioners among orcs (often rare or ostracized).
  • Types of arcane magic relevant to orcish goals.
  • The dangers of arcane power for orcs.
• 4.4 Curses & Superstitions:
  • Common orcish beliefs and taboos.
  • Rituals for luck or warding off evil.

Chapter 5: Variants & Unique Orcs

• 5.1 Half-Orcs:
  • Their place in orcish and human society.
  • Roleplaying half-orcs.
  • Specific racial traits and cultural influences.
• 5.2 Sub-Races/Regional Variants:
  • Mountain Orcs, Forest Orcs, Desert Orcs, etc.
  • Unique adaptations, cultural quirks, or abilities.
• 5.3 Exceptional Orcs:
  • Orc Champions, Berserkers, Eye of Gruumsh.
  • Orcs with class levels (Fighter, Barbarian, Ranger, etc.).
  • Unique individual orcs (NPC stat blocks and personalities).

Chapter 6: Running Orc Encounters

• 6.1 Designing Orc Encounters:
  • Varying challenge ratings.
  • Environmental considerations.
  • Adding unique twists.
• 6.2 Motivations & Objectives:
  • Why are the orcs here? (Raid, hunt, defend, expand).
  • Long-term and short-term goals.
• 6.3 Adventure Hooks:
  • Sample scenarios involving orcs (e.g., raided villages, kidnapping, territorial disputes, ancient orcish ruins).
  • Ideas for campaigns centered around orcs.
• 6.4 Roleplaying Orcs:
  • Voices, mannerisms, and personalities.
  • Making orcs more than just fodder.

Chapter 7: New Rules & Options

• 7.1 New Feats:
  • Feats specific to orcs or half-orcs (e.g., Brutal Charge, Ferocious Roar).
• 7.2 New Equipment & Magic Items:
  • Orcish-crafted weapons and armor.
  • Unique magic items associated with orcs.
• 7.3 Prestige Classes:
  • One or two prestige classes designed for orc characters or those specializing in fighting orcs (e.g., Orc Slayer, Totem Warrior).
• 7.4 Sample Orc NPCs & Stat Blocks:
  • Various Challenge Rating examples (Orc Warrior, Orc Shaman, Orc Warchief).
  • Specific named NPCs with backgrounds.

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