
The Tundra Orcs dwell upon the harsh, windswept tundras of the far north. The weather slays all but the strongest creatures, and those who survive face starvation, for plants and meat are scarce. The orcs’ closest neighbors are xenophobic elves who enjoy occasionally venting their societal angst upon them, for they view the orcs as beasts to be hunted. And so the orcs have weathered all these hardships, and found themselves strong. Honor thy people, honor thy parents, honor thyself,” are their words, and these words form the basis of all Tundra Orc culture.
The Tundra Orcs are also obsessed with blood, of which they believe every orc has one of two types: hot or cold. Orcs with hot blood are impetuous and brash, and those with cold blood are slow and thoughtful. Such is the cultural importance of this concept that Tundra Orcs often state their blood type alongside their name when introducing themselves to someone new.