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 When traveling alone, an ogre carries a [[Club (weapon)|club]], dealing 1d8 damage with each swing. Due to their exceptional strength, they receive a +3 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] bonus and +6 damage when using it. However, if an ogre drops its club, it will forget to retrieve it, continuing the fight with its bare fists rather than recovering the weapon. This absent-mindedness suggests that ogres do not strategise in combat, relying instead on brute force and instinct.
-Once [[Wounds|wounded]], an ogre '''works itself into a rage''', fighting with reckless abandon until it is either unconscious or dead. Unlike other creatures, it does not recognise when it is outmatched, nor does it possess the self-preservation instincts to flee. This relentless aggression makes them particularly dangerous opponents, as they will continue to strike even when a battle is clearly lost.
+Once [[Wound|wounded]], an ogre '''works itself into a rage''', fighting with reckless abandon until it is either unconscious or dead. Unlike other creatures, it does not recognise when it is outmatched, nor does it possess the self-preservation instincts to flee. This relentless aggression makes them particularly dangerous opponents, as they will continue to strike even when a battle is clearly lost.
 When under the guidance of humanoid masters, ogres are equipped with a [[Spear (weapon)|spear]] (1d8+1 damage) or a [[Godentag (weapon)|godentag]] (2d6 damage). If the ogre drops its weapon, its master will urge it to pick it up, reinforcing the need to maintain focus in battle. This relationship helps the ogre think more clearly and remain calm, preventing the mindless rage that typically overtakes them when fighting alone.

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 Ogres are inhumanly large, tall, hideous-looking humanoid beings known for their brutal strength and appetite for human flesh, particularly that of infants and children. Their heads are disproportionately large, covered in abundant hair, with uneven, mottled skin stretched over their grotesquely muscular and fat-laden bodies. Though often presumed to be related to giants, their exact lineage remains uncertain, as folklore and myth frequently use the terms "giant" and "ogre" interchangeably.
+[[File:Ogre.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 They first appeared on Earth between eight and ten thousand years ago, seemingly originating from the Eastern [[Sayan Mountains]], west of Lake Baykal. Ancient [[Hobgoblin|hobgoblin]], [[Haruchai|haruchai]] and [[Orc|orcish]] records provide little information about their true origin, though Sarg Griksta of [[Yaxjasso]] speculated that ogre populations materialised intermittently through a planar gate. Attempts to locate the exact location of this passage — referred to as the [[Orcrest Gate]], named after the rare orcrest gems found in the region — ultimately failed.

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-'''Ogres''' are inhumanly large, tall, hideous-appearing man-like being known to eat ordinary [[Human Race & Physiology|human]] beings, especially infants and children.  The head is disproportionately large, with abundant hair and an uneven, mottled skin, noted for large pockets of fat.  Ogres are inordinately strong; they're often presumed to be related to [[Giant|giants]], but this is uncertain; tales often use the terms "giant" and "ogre" indiscriminately.
+Ogres are inhumanly large, tall, hideous-looking humanoid beings known for their brutal strength and appetite for human flesh, particularly that of infants and children. Their heads are disproportionately large, covered in abundant hair, with uneven, mottled skin stretched over their grotesquely muscular and fat-laden bodies. Though often presumed to be related to giants, their exact lineage remains uncertain, as folklore and myth frequently use the terms "giant" and "ogre" interchangeably.
-[[File:Ogre.jpg|left|315px|thumb|Artist: Manzanedo]]
+They first appeared on Earth between eight and ten thousand years ago, seemingly originating from the Eastern [[Sayan Mountains]], west of Lake Baykal. Ancient [[Hobgoblin|hobgoblin]], [[Haruchai|haruchai]] and [[Orc|orcish]] records provide little information about their true origin, though Sarg Griksta of [[Yaxjasso]] speculated that ogre populations materialised intermittently through a planar gate. Attempts to locate the exact location of this passage — referred to as the [[Orcrest Gate]], named after the rare orcrest gems found in the region — ultimately failed.
-By the [[Bronze Age]], due to their low intelligence, ogres had formed subservient relationships with numerous races, including [[Orc|orcs]], [[Haruchai|haruchai]], [[Cavewight|cavewights]] and [[Norker|norkers]].  This has furthered the strength and influence of these empire-building entities, advancing their threat to [[Human Race & Physiology|human]] and [[Dwarf Race & Physiology|dwarven]] cultures in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.  Multiple invasions and warmongering by these humanoid races have spread ogre populations into many parts of Europe, Arabia and northern parts of Africa.
+== Ogrish History ==
 == Behaviour ==
-Ogres are always male and have no female counterpart; they don't reproduce.  Solitary ogres adopt a narrow range of activities for long periods. They are often satisfied with eating, resting and amusing themselves by turning or twirling objects, or by letting animals go in order to recapture them.  When acting alone, they carry a [[Club (weapon)|club]] as a weapon (1d8 damage); due to their '''strength''', they are +3 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] and +6 damage with it.  Should they drop the club, they'll forget to pick it up, carrying on the fight with their fists.  [[Wounds|Wounded]], an ogre will work itself up to a rage and fight until unconscious or dead, failing to understand when they should run away.
+Ogres are always male, with no female counterpart; they do not reproduce in the traditional sense. Their existence appears to be sustained through some unknown means, leading scholars to theorise that they originate from planar disturbances, magical summonings or ancient curses rather than biological birth.
-== Ogre as Slave ==
+When under the guidance of humanoid masters, ogres are equipped with a [[Spear (weapon)|spear]] (1d8+1 damage) or a [[Godentag (weapon)|godentag]] (2d6 damage). If the ogre drops its weapon, its master will urge it to pick it up, reinforcing the need to maintain focus in battle. This relationship helps the ogre think more clearly and remain calm, preventing the mindless rage that typically overtakes them when fighting alone.
-When with humanoid masters, ogres are given a [[Spear (weapon)|spear]] (1d8+1 damage) or [[Godentag (weapon)|godentag]] (2d6 damage).  If the ogre drops this weapon, a humanoid master will urge him to pick it up.  This relationship helps the ogre to think more clearly and remain calm in battle.  Ogres will also have partial [[Armour List|armour]], usually a metal plate and helmet, granting it a +2 to +4 [[Armour Class|armour class]].
+Ogres also receive partial [[Armour List|armour]], usually a metal plate and helmet, granting them +2 to +4 [[Armour Class|armour class]]. While not fully protected, this makes them significantly more resilient than their solitary counterparts.
-Ogres are able to '''throw stones''' that cause 4-10 damage on a hit (short range, 3-8 [[Combat Hex|hexes]]; medium 9-14; long 15-20).  It will only think to use these in battle, however, when an intelligent humanoid collects the stones and reminds the ogre to make use of them.
+In battle, an ogre is capable of throwing stones that deal 4-10 damage on impact. Their range extends to 3-8 [[Combat Hex|hexes]] (short range), 9-14 (medium) and 15-20 (long). However, an ogre will not instinctively think to use stones in combat unless an intelligent humanoid collects the stones and reminds them to do so. Without guidance, an ogre's combat decisions remain simple and direct, favouring brute force over tactics.
-See Also,<br>
+See also,<br>
 [[Ancient History]]<br>
 [[Bestiary]]<br>
-[[History (sage study)|History]]
+[[History (sage study)]]
-[[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]
+[[Category: Reviewed]]

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 | hpdie = d10
 | attack = '''1''': [[Fist (attack)|fist]] or weapon
-| dmg = fist (1-12); [[Weapons List|weapon]] [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] varies
+| dmg = fist (1-12); [[Weapons List|weapon]] [[Damage (hit points)|damage]]<br>varies
 | special = [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] 18/00, [[Throw Stones|throw stones]]
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 == Behaviour ==
-Ogres are always male and have no female counterpart; they don't reproduce.  Solitary ogres will adopt a narrow range of activities for long periods. They are often satisfied with eating, resting and amusing themselves by turning or twirling objects, or by letting animals go in order to recapture them.  When acting alone, they carry a club as a weapon (1d8 damage); due to their '''strength''', they are +3 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] and +6 damage with it.
+Ogres are always male and have no female counterpart; they don't reproduce.  Solitary ogres adopt a narrow range of activities for long periods. They are often satisfied with eating, resting and amusing themselves by turning or twirling objects, or by letting animals go in order to recapture them.  When acting alone, they carry a [[Club (weapon)|club]] as a weapon (1d8 damage); due to their '''strength''', they are +3 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] and +6 damage with it.  Should they drop the club, they'll forget to pick it up, carrying on the fight with their fists.  [[Wounds|Wounded]], an ogre will work itself up to a rage and fight until unconscious or dead, failing to understand when they should run away.
- which gives the benefit of their '''strength bonus (+3 to hit, +6 damage)'''.  If they drop the club, they forget to pick it up and continue to carry on the fight using their fists.  Once wounded, they usually work themselves up to a rage and fight until unconscious or dead, not understanding that they should run away.
+== Ogre as Slave ==
-When serving humanoid masters, ogres attach themselves to a [[Clan (group)|clan]] or a [[Troop (unit)|troop]], who "adopt" the ogre and take it upon themselves to provide the ogre with a spear (d8) or godentag (2d6).  If the ogre drops this weapon, one of the others urge it to pick the weapon up again.  Ogres are able to '''throw stones''' that causes 4-10 damage on a hit (short range 3-8 [[Combat Hex|hexes]]; medium 9-14; long 15-20), a dozen of which is readied for the ogre to throw if the clan or troop is defending a village or settlement.  When with a troop, the ogre have partial [[Armour List|armour]], usually a metal plate and helmet, granting it a +2 to +4 [[Armour Class|armour class]].
+When with humanoid masters, ogres are given a [[Spear (weapon)|spear]] (1d8+1 damage) or [[Godentag (weapon)|godentag]] (2d6 damage).  If the ogre drops this weapon, a humanoid master will urge him to pick it up.  This relationship helps the ogre to think more clearly and remain calm in battle.  Ogres will also have partial [[Armour List|armour]], usually a metal plate and helmet, granting it a +2 to +4 [[Armour Class|armour class]].
-Ogres like orcs, haruchai, cavewights and norkers, and when with these groups the ogre cheerfully does as it's told, commonly remaining with a clan for decades, or with a troop until it is disbanded.  They do not get along with [[Goblin|goblins]], [[Hobgoblin|hobgoblins]] or [[Bugbear|bugbears]].  Ogres live for somewhere between 90 and 150 years, though it is rare for one to die of old age.
+Ogres are able to '''throw stones''' that cause 4-10 damage on a hit (short range, 3-8 [[Combat Hex|hexes]]; medium 9-14; long 15-20).  It will only think to use these in battle, however, when an intelligent humanoid collects the stones and reminds the ogre to make use of them.
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 [[Bestiary]]<br>
 [[History (sage study)|History]]

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 {{Bestiarychart
 | name = Ogre
-| species = humanoid
+| species = [[Humanoid|humanoid]]
 | noapp = 1–8
 | behaviour = solitary
-| range = alpine, desert, steppe,<br>subterranean, woodland
+| range = [[Alpine (range)|alpine]], [[Desert (range)|desert]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]],<br>[[Subterranean (range)|subterranean]], [[Woodland (range)|woodland]]
 | size = 9 ft. tall
 | weight = 590 lbs.
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 | THAC0 = 17
 | hpdie = d10
-| attack = fist or weapon
+| attack = '''1''': fist or weapon
-| dmg = 1–12 or by weapon type
+| dmg = fist (1-12); [[Weapons List|weapon]] [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] varies
 | special = [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] 18/00, [[Throw Stones|throw stones]]
 }}

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 Ogres are always male and have no female counterpart; they do not reproduce.  Solitary ogres are are capable within a narrow range of activities, being satisfied with eating, resting and amusing themselves by turning or twirling objects, or by letting animals go in order to recapture them.  If solitary, they will carry a club as a weapon (d8 damage), which gives the benefit of their '''strength bonus (+3 to hit, +6 damage)'''.  If they drop the club, they will forget to pick it up and continue to carry on the fight using their fists.  Once wounded, they will work themselves up to a rage and will fight until unconscious or dead, not understanding that they should run away.
-When serving humanoid masters, ogres will attach themselves to a [[Clan (group)|clan]] or a [[Troop (unit)|troop]], who will "adopt" the ogre and take it upon themselves to provide the ogre with a spear (d8) or godentag (2d6).  If the ogre drops this weapon, one of the others will urge it to pick the weapon up again.  Ogres are able to '''throw stones''' that will cause 4-10 damage on a hit (short range 3-8 [[Combat Hex|hexes]]; medium 9-14; long 15-20), a dozen of which will be readied for the ogre to throw if the clan or troop is defending a village or settlement.  When with a troop, the ogre will have partial armour, usually a metal plate and helmet, granting it a +2 to +4 armour class.
+When serving humanoid masters, ogres will attach themselves to a [[Clan (group)|clan]] or a [[Troop (unit)|troop]], who will "adopt" the ogre and take it upon themselves to provide the ogre with a spear (d8) or godentag (2d6).  If the ogre drops this weapon, one of the others will urge it to pick the weapon up again.  Ogres are able to '''throw stones''' that will cause 4-10 damage on a hit (short range 3-8 [[Combat Hex|hexes]]; medium 9-14; long 15-20), a dozen of which will be readied for the ogre to throw if the clan or troop is defending a village or settlement.  When with a troop, the ogre will have partial [[Armour List|armour]], usually a metal plate and helmet, granting it a +2 to +4 [[Armour Class|armour class]].
 Ogres like orcs, haruchai, cavewights and norkers, and when with these groups will cheerfully do as it's told, commonly remaining with a clan for decades, or with a troop until it is disbanded.  They do not get along with [[Goblin|goblins]], [[Hobgoblin|hobgoblins]] or [[Bugbear|bugbears]].  Ogres live for somewhere between 90 and 150 years, though it is rare for one to die of old age.

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−	See [[Bestiary]]	+	See Also,<br>
		+	[[Ancient History]]<br>
		+	[[Bestiary]]<br>
		+	[[History (sage study)\|History]]

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 [[File:Ogre.jpg|left|315px|thumb|Artist: Manzanedo]]
 == History ==
-Ogres began to appear on Earth between [[Neolithic Age|eight and ten thousand years ago]], originating uncertainly in the Eastern Sayan Mountains west of Lake Baykal.  Ancient hobgoblin, haruchai and orc scholarship is scanty on this origin, but [[Sarg Griksta]] of Yaxjasso wrote that ogre groups appeared intermittently over the centuries as though passing through a [[Planar Travel & Gating (sage study)|planar gate]], which came to be known as the [[Orcrest Gate]], due to the discovery of rare gems found throughout the region, called "[[Orcrest|orcrest]].
+Ogres began to appear on Earth between [[Neolithic Age|eight and ten thousand years ago]], originating uncertainly in the Eastern Sayan Mountains west of Lake Baykal.  Ancient hobgoblin, haruchai and orc scholarship is scanty on this origin, but [[Sarg Griksta]] of Yaxjasso wrote that ogre groups appeared intermittently over the centuries as though passing through a [[Planar Travel & Gating (sage study)|planar gate]], which came to be known as the [[Orcrest Gate]], due to the discovery of rare gems found throughout the region, called "[[Orcrest|orcrest]]".
 By the [[Bronze Age]], due to their low intelligence, ogres had formed subservient relationships with numerous races, including [[Orc|orcs]], [[Haruchai|haruchai]], [[Cavewight|cavewights]] and [[Norker|norkers]].  This has furthered the strength and influence of these empire-building entities, so that they continue to threaten [[Human Race & Physiology|human]] and [[Dwarf Race & Physiology|dwarven]] cultures in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.  Multiple invasions and warmongering by these humanoid races have spread ogre populations into many parts of Europe, Arabia and northern parts of Africa.