Ashen Orks

Ashen Orks are a sub-people originated from the perversion and malign breeding of Tuskan Orks established in North Templehelm posterior to the 4th Upheaval, by the still unnamed and partially unknown Necromancer. These Orks differ from the common Tuskan or Orci Desert kinds by means of strength, will, intelligence and age-span. While some have maintained Common Orcish tongue, most have abandoned Orki roots and adopted the Stygian tongue of the Blacklands.

Appearance
Ashen Orks differ wildly from each other. However, in general, most have very rough dry skin. Their color vary between shades of dark green, gray and orange. Ashen Orks are often very muscular and heavy, standing at a tall 6 to 8 feet tall, and weighing a range of 300 lbs. to an astounding 600 lbs. There are however, a few Ashen Orks that stray from these spectrums; these often are either granted considerably higher status within the Blacklands hierarchy or completely exiled from Orki society. These include: Gûlburzum, the first Ashen Ork; The Ashen Rider, hunter of men; and Fiend, the shunned cannibalistic Ork.

Lifespan
Differently from your usual Ork, the Ashen kinds have a small lifespan of 20-30 years only, due to being "born" at an already adult stage of life, ready for battle. However, due to a stronger immune system, Ashen Orks are less prone to a plethora of diseases.

Combatant Hierarchy
Ashen Orks are incredibly aggressive by culture. They scale and fall in hierarchy through power struggles, brawls and achievements. Through defeating Orks in the fighting pits or hunting down large predators, outstanding and strong individuals excel