Ogre

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Ogres are large, brutish humanoids originally from Draenor. Many were enslaved by the powerful Gronn. Several free ogre clans came through the Dark Portal before the First War. These ogres had a blood hatred to the orcs second only to their hatred of humans. They favored lands that were not frequented by orcs, and were seldom seen near other races' encampments.Template:Cite Template:Cite

Other ogre clans were once allies with the Horde and some were enslaved by the Horde, rather than the Gronn. These enslaved clans were often used in experiments.Template:Cite These included monstrous two-headed versions that were created by Gul'dan and brought through the portal after the First War to act as enforcers to quell needless infighting between the orc clans. However, eventually these clans broke free and went their own separate ways. Later, the Stonemaul Clan joined the New Horde under the leadership of the Mok'Nathal named Rexxar.

Ogre culture, such as it is, tend to revolve a great deal around warfare, violence, and acts of strength. Elimination of competitors is an accepted (in fact, it is the only) way to move up in the ogre ranks. The ogres have great admiration to those that can best them in strength or in combat, an admiration that far transcends anything else, including their hatred for other mortals races, and specifically, orcs and humans. There are rare but known cases of ogres bowing to the Horde when those have defeated them (such as the Stonemaul tribes) and even rarely the Alliance. (Also see Gordok, "King of the Ogres", and Ogri'la quest lines in The Burning Crusade).

Regular ogres and two-headed ogres are not spellcasters, the ogre magi make up the smarter, spellcasting versions of ogres.Template:Cite

Appearance

There is a great variety in the ogre species. Ogres average between 6 feet and 7 feet in height at adulthood, but continue to grow two inches to a foot at a time through a portion of their lives, as well as continuing to put on weight. A fully grown ogre would be between 8 feet and 25 feetTemplate:Cite, the average for the larger ogres is 15 feet. Though some ogres are small barely larger than 6 or 7 feet.Template:Cite At first glance, they may look lazy and fat, but they're actually incredibly strong. Their skin tones range in color from shades of peach to red, to deep blues and ashen black. They frequently have at least one horn on their head, and can have either one or two eyes.

While ogres excel in strength, they are also rather slow-witted; this doesn't mean that they should be underestimated however, since they can possess a surprisingly brutal cunning. Still, most ogres are best suited to melee clobbering, though the two-headed ones are proficient in the mystical arts as shamans, magi and priests.

Many other races are coming to realize that ogres are not the stupid, lumbering two-headed beasts they once seemed to be. In fact, many of the ogre lords have rallied the remnants of their people that were scattered when the Horde fell. Though their plans are unknown, there is no doubt that these powerful, deceptively cunning warriors will gather their forces once more. According to the best estimates (RPG books), there are about 6350 ogres on Azeroth (Although certain tribes are not factored in). Still, they can be a significant and furious army if marshaled.

Two-headed ogres

"Some ogres have two heads. Unfortunately, two ogre heads are not better than one — the heads rarely get along with each other, and two-headed ogres are just as dumb as their one-headed brethren."Template:Cite

"Two-headed ogres often have compound names, which are actually the names of their two heads. For example, the famed ogre mage Cho’gall has two heads — Cho and Gall."Template:Cite

This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

In Tides of Darkness, two-headed ogres were said to be incredibly rare, so much so that Cho'gall had been the first in several generations. However in-game they seem to be quite common. While it is possible that this is simply a game mechanic and doesn't represent actual numbers, another possibility is that the large number of two-headed ogre-magi created by Gul'dan's Altar of Storms added to the gene pool, increasing the likelihood of ogres being born with two heads.

The explanation for the two-headed ogre magi in Outland is that the explosion of fel energy, responsible for the mutation of some draenei into Broken and Lost Ones, could have affected the ogres in a similar fashion to the Altar of Storms, mutating many into two-headed ogres, or at least increasing the birth rate of two-headed ogres.

History

Originally from Draenor, ogres were one of the last races of Draenor's giants. Some orc scholars believe the ogres were once intelligent and the dominant species of Draenor before the orcs rose to power. Orcs ruthlessly conquered ogre territory, enslaving or killing the ogres as they went; the war between the two races lasted quite a while, fueled by corruption from demonic forces. Soon the ogres were broken, the race either forced into exile or enslaved and used in experiments. To this day, most ogres hate orcs with a passion, remembering the wars they fought against each other.Template:Cite

Ogres in Warcraft II

The ogres are the monstrous two-headed allies of the orcs that were brought through the Portal by the Warlock Gul'dan after the First War to act as enforcers in an effort to quell needless infighting between the Orc clans. Due to the constant bickering between their two heads, ogres exhibit less intelligence than even the lowly Peons (Cho'gall and the ogre mages have proved there are exceptions, however). Their incredible strength and unnatural toughness, however, make them some of the fiercest warriors in the Horde.Template:Cite

Notable ogres

For Notable ogre mages, see ogre mage.

• Kor'gall, Warlord of the Stonemaul, slain by Rexxar
• Mug'thol, formerly possessed by Sylvanas Windrunner, later broke free from possession
• Dentarg, Enforcer of Ner'zhul, slain by Khadgar

Society

Picture widely believed to be a female ogre.

Many assume the ogres are insensate brutes, liking nothing more then destruction. Ogres have changed since the days of the Horde, however, possibly also due to their freedom from the influence of demons. More cunning then most give them credit for, ogre tribes keep somewhat of a distance from the other races as they have build a civilization. Villages are established in foothills, allowing ogres access to plains and forested areas.

The new civilization of ogres has somewhat of a patchwork quality to it. Tribes are experimenting with different approaches, observing the other races as they seek to find their own way. Some groups are nomadic, while others have started small agrarian communities. All hunt, either as a primary or supplementary source of food. While rivelries and conflicts occur, ogres place great stock in listening to elders and allowing moderation of disputes. There is a loyalty to the race and at least some respect for the other races, though ogre interest are always addressed first and foremost.

Ogres value endurance and insight more then simple strength. As strong as they are, they know that something out there is always stronger. Rangers are common among ogres, combining skill with the knowledge of the land.

Ogres test unfamiliar groups to determine their power and possible intentions. They try to avoid conflict, often by having ogre warriors make displays of aggression, smashing the ground and shouting at opponents, out of range of whatever weapons the opponents possess. As a last resort, ogres have some skill in formation fighting and will use a combination of charges and withdrawals to try to surround enemies. Ogres will throw spears at a distance in waves combined with the use of clubs, with possible magical support from ogre magi. When committed to a fight, these giants are completely dedicated, only breaking from an engagement if their leader commands it.

Despite their size and ferocious appearance, ogres are curious about the wider world and often seek to spread a more positive understanding of ogre culture. At the very least, an ogre hero can gain resources and allies for her tribe.Template:Cite

Ogre society is based on violence and domination. The head of a tribe holds his position through sheer brute strength. Any member of the clan can challenge the leader to a battle to the death. The victor of this duel is declared the new ruler (or retains the position, if the incumbent emerges victorious). This ogre often takes to decorating himself garishly with whatever stolen armor and weapons he can get his hands on. Loot in a ogre clan is distributed by whoever can defend their claim. Thus, the strongest members are usually easily identified by their better armaments.

Besides their own tribes, ogres are often found employed as mercenaries, especially by the Goblin cartels, who see their extreme strength and slow wits as an asset. In Outland, Ogre Lords rule over the weaker and less intelligent ogres.

Ogres prefer to live in mounds, which are little more than caves or piles of stone built around steam vents, implying that ogres seem to prefer hot areas. Some ogre villages exist, but they are less common. Ogres are extremely destructive to their environment, and any area that they have lived in for some time can be distinguished by the piles of waste and excrement that they leave in plain view. Often, the dismembered remains of enemies and prey are hung on meat hooks, strewn about the ground, or otherwise left out for all to see.

Female ogres

Ogre females have not appeared in the games and only a few have been mentioned in the lore. The few ogre females mentioned in lore include the unnamed wife of Tharg, who died by the claws of the Black Dragonflight. Chief Ogg'ora was a female ogre sorceress and former leader of the Fire-Gut ogres.Template:Cite One of Gro'ach the Wise's commanders among the Duskbelch ogres was a female barbarian named Vaxar.Template:Cite

Languages

Ogres usually speak Low Common. Some of the more intelligent ones may speak Common or Orcish. Ogre linguists are rare, but a few exceptionally intelligent ogres learn the languages of their new friends.Template:Cite Some ogre tribes know orcish as one of their primary languages.Template:Cite

Other ogre types

• Ogre magi are smarter, spellcasting versions of ogres. Ogre magi came into existence in the Second War when the orc warlock Gul’dan carved up an elven runestone and used its mystic powers to imbue ogre enforcers with the ability and intelligence to cast spells.

• Gronn of Outland, the immortal demigods of the ogre race. Some say the gronn gave rise to the lesser ogres, yet if so, they show but little love for their children, as the savage brutes lord over the ogre clans with an iron fist.

• Ogre Lords have only one eye and have stone-like growths covering their bodies. These Ogre Lords are closer in descent to the gronn compared to regular ogres.

Half-breeds

• Half-ogre
• Ogrillon
• Half-ogre magi
• Half-human half-ogre

Gallery

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  An ogre in WoW

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  Two-headed ogre from WoW (Old model)

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  A two headed ogre from Warcraft III

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  Ogres live in Ogre mounds.

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  Ogre art from WC1

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  A two-headed ogre

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  Ogre Warlord Kor'gall

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  Ogre from Warcraft II

Ogre tribes and clans

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Orcs (top) fighting ogres (bottom) in the Deadmines during the First War.

• Ango'rosh
• Bladespire
• Bloodmaul
• Boulderfist
• Crushridge
• Deadwind
• Dreadmaul
• Dunemaul
• Duskbelch
• Dustbelcher
• Firegut
• Gordok
• Gordunni
• Laughing Skull (an orcish clan led by an ogre)
• Mo'grosh
• Mosh'ogg
• Mok'Nathal (A clan consisting of mostly Half-ogres.)Template:Cite
• Spirestone
• Splinter Fist
• Stonemaul/Brackenwall Tribe
• Stonegullet
• Ton'maTemplate:Cite
• Torchbelcher
• Twilight's Hammer (an orcish clan led by an ogre)
• Urok ^{[citation needed]} 
• Vul'GolTemplate:Cite
• Warmaul

A two-headed ogre from a Warcraft II cinematic.

Memorable Quotes

These are from both World of Warcraft and Warcraft II.

• "Me smash! You die!"
• "I'll crush you!"
• "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAR! Me smash <race>!"
• "Stupid puny thing! Me smash!"
• "Rah! Me angered!"
• "Me mad! You get smash in face!"
• "You no take mushroom!"
• "We're ready, Master." "I'm not ready!"
• "This way, no THAT way!"
• (belch)"He did it!" "No, HE did it!"
• (farting, followed by giggling)

• See Warcraft II ogre quotes

Trivia

• Goblins have used ogres as mounts.
• In the first Warcraft Ogres resembled giant barbarians, they took on the chubby and horned appearance in Warcraft II tides of Darkness which has stuck ever since. This is not unusual as many races have changed appearances over the years.
• Unlike most humanoids in World of Warcraft, ogres do not flee when their health is low - this is likely related to their (lack of) intelligence and warrior mentality.

Ogre April Fools

Before World of Warcraft was released, Blizzard announced that two-headed ogres would become a playable race as an April Fools joke.