Orcs

The Orcs have inhabited the island of Khorinis for thousands of years, originating from the ancient orc temples deep beneath the earth. They once built a magnificent high culture on the island, remnants of which still stand to this day. But this civilization was broken by a decision made by five shamans: they summoned a powerful ore demon, the Sleeper, to defeat their enemies. The demon refused to be commanded, cursed the shamans and the temple guardians - and the remaining orcs sealed the temple from outside. What followed was the collapse of their civilization. The orcs of today are considered primitive outcasts, living in simple tents and caves with little in common with the people who once erected magnificent structures. After the fall of the barrier, triggered by the events in the Valley of Mines, the orcs besieged the fortress of the Valley of Mines and pushed all the way to the gates of Khorinis. The Orcs are not a joinable faction and rank among the toughest enemies in the game.