Ogre

Template:Greyhawk creature Ogres are humanoid creatures of the Giant type found throughout the Flanaess.

Ecology

Environment

Ogres usually make their homes in temperate hills.

Typical physical characteristics

Adult ogres are 9 to 10 feet in height, and weigh anywhere from 600 to 650 pounds. Ogre skin color ranges from a dull brown to a dull yellow. Ogres usually clad themselves in poorly-cured animal furs and hides, which make their natural odor even more repugnant.

Alignment

Ogres are usually chaotic evil.

Society

Ogres typically dwell in groups of three to eight individuals, though solitary ogres and pairs are also common.

Religion

Ogres typically worship Vaprak the Destroyer, those some pay homage to other gods, such as Grolantor.

Language

Ogres speak Giant, though more intelligent individuals also speak Common.

Subraces

Known ogre subraces include the merrow, and aquatic variety; and the ogre mage, a more intelligent type of ogre with spellcasting ability and regenerative powers.

Bibliography

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• Williams, Skip, Jonathan Tweet, and Monte Cook. Monster Manual. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.