Orchish Horns
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Orcish Horns
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Kharak’Raguk, an infamous REX in his prime.
Since the first Orcs, born of Krug there have been those who bare horns. It is said that the wisest Orcs and those who have performed grand feats endowed upon them by their ancestors, earn these bone-made trophies.
Requirements
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Schreck’Lak, great wargoth of the Lak clan.
For an Orc to receive the boon of their Ancestors, horns, they must be outstanding, truly a prodigy of the Uzg. This ancestral blessing is not limited by being just a prodigy through physical strength, as all great Orcs have the potential to grow these bone trophies, from scholars of Yar to hunters of Lur. Though, not all great Orcs grow horns, for an Orc must first earn the respect and acknowledgment of not only their fellow orcs, but their greatest Ancestor. The way to go about this is to find a Lutauman, who in turn may bring the Orc in question to speak with their Ancestor in the ancestral realm. During this meeting is where the task will be chosen and distributed, though these are no easy tasks and take years to decades to complete.
Spiritual Trials
These trials, given by Greater Ancestral Spirits to their Descendants, are no easy paths. Especially for something so aesthetic as horns, it takes strength and will to complete these gruesome and grandiose tasks. As the Spirit must 'grade' per-say the Orc, they are trials which test the Orc's strongest points, and build upon their weakest. Though there is no official time frame for these tasks among the spirits, the average is around five years to a decade, this is due to the near impossible magnitude of these tasks. Take Lur for example, a task he might give to a Descendant of his who is a hunting prodigy would be to "go out and kill one of every animal in the land which you live". Now, it is obvious the true magnitude of these quests. Though each task after the first task seem to get lighter, and almost become those to build the wisdom and strength of an individual instead of proving their worth.
Anatomy of the Horns
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An example of an ancient uruk of clan Yar that holds a great reputation with the spirits. Having achieved much in his life - he was gifted his horns.
These horns come in many shapes and sizes, from the long spiraling horns of the Ram Clan, to the smallbone nubs of a young prodigy.The feats which may earn an Orc their horns are to be tribute to Krug and their Ancestors, a sign that they strive to be as great as them or even greater. These horns do not grow naturally, but instead they grow with each approved feat completed by the Orc. These horns are not limited to the growth of only two, for in some instances Orcs such as those from the Dom Clan have been seen growing numerous horns which resemble a crown. The horns are no stronger than the Orc’s own bones, and carry no special properties besides those that naturally come with having horns, and some social status.
Lutauman’s Calling
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Falum’Lur the Lutauman.
The ritual in question is the shamanistic feat of allowing an Orc to speak with their greater Ancestor in their realm. While talking with their forefather, they will be granted a task, one to prove their dedication and strength. Once the Orc finishes his/her task, they shall call upon the help of the Lutauman to bring them to speak with their Greater Ancestor once again. If their Ancestor deems them worthy, small buds of bone will sprout from their head, only growing longer if the Orc completes more of these deeds.
OOC portion of the magical aspect
The orc in question must OOCly provide the Lutauman MT with screenshots/other evidence that they have gained the favor of their respective Ancestor (One of the greater Ancestral Spirits). Some feats to look out for are those filled with honor, and strength of mind or body. The Greater Ancestral may be roleplayed by the Lutauman, dedicated ET staff, dedicated MT and LT staff.
Redlines
To grow horns you must go through the spiritual trials first (the first of which should take 5-10 MC years, then the later trials should degrade in time and change from a trial to prove worth, but a trial to build upon ones strength and wisdom). Even after completing a trail the Greater Ancestral may still turn the Orc away if displeased. These horns have no special properties besides those naturally gained through the growth of horns (and social perks). Horns do not grow naturally. Instead with every grand feat the orc achieves in their lives, they may seek out their respective Ancestor. Every time their Greater Ancestor approves of an honorable or grandiose feat, their horns shall grow; further inflating the social status that comes along with them. All who have relations to a Greater Ancestral Spirit have the doors open for them to grow horns (so think of half-orcs and such).
OOC
The idea of this lore is to make orcish horns a visualisation of an orcs devotion to and approval of his ancestors. A social status depicted by two(or more) horns. The larger they are: the more they are favored, the higher their social status will become.
