Orcish Code of Honour?? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gwaihir the Windlord · 05-14-2002, 01:09 AM

The general impression one gets of Orcs is that they are selfish, scheming, crude, and completely expendable in battle. A minor orcish argument could result in death. Why then would they 'have been known to travel far to pursue and enemy, especially if they have a fallen captain to avenge.' Was this some kind of code of honour, found among the more noble breeds of goblin? But orcs aren't noble. I would hardly imagine that they would bother avenging a fallen captain; just sling the body to one side and replace him.

05-14-2002, 01:09 AM	#1
Gwaihir the Windlord Essence of Darkness Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Evermore Posts: 1,420	Orcish Code of Honour?? The general impression one gets of Orcs is that they are selfish, scheming, crude, and completely expendable in battle. A minor orcish argument could result in death. Why then would they 'have been known to travel far to pursue and enemy, especially if they have a fallen captain to avenge.' Was this some kind of code of honour, found among the more noble breeds of goblin? But orcs aren't noble. I would hardly imagine that they would bother avenging a fallen captain; just sling the body to one side and replace him.