Тимур Джафарович Агаев
The Universe of Nothing (collection)
Unite against a common enemy
After humans began to actively invadeOrko Орко's Land, it became obvious that the clans would not be able to effectively repel their attacks. Many Orcish leaders realized the need to join forces for a common goal-to protect their territories and eliminate the human presence on their lands. But soon after the formation of the alliance, the Orcs realized that they could also invade human territories in search of technology and blueprints.
The first step to creating major alliances was a treaty between the Dreadhammer and Stoneshield clans. Both clans were located in close proximity to the borders with the human lands and were regularly attacked. The leaders of these clans at some point decided to join forces to jointly repel human attacks. After that, the alliance expanded, and the war with humans became the reason for the unification of all Orcs. Still, in order to unite completely different cultures, an external threat and a common goal are necessary. The goal served the interests of many. All the Orc leaders were interested in driving the cruel invaders from their lands.
Thus, the Great Orc Alliance was formed, uniting the most powerful and influential clans under its banner. The main goal of the alliance was to protect the Orc lands and prepare for a counteroffensive on the human lands.
Each of the empires ' leaders had their own ambitions and plans for the future of the Human Land. Before his death, Thunderfang dreamed of creating a single державы Orc powerthat couldcompletely drive the humans out of the Orc Land and then completely capture and enslave the Human Land. The latter, however, seemed like an easier task – the Human Land was almost destroyed, and without resources, human technology was losing out to the strength and endurance of the Orcs. His strategy was to use Arcadia submachineguns, its modifications, and other modern technologies to quickly and effectively capture territories.
Rock Fist, on the other hand, believed that the most important thing was to preserve the independence and identity of each clan. He saw the future of his empire as a strong and independent state that could dictate its terms to other clans and races. But as long as there were people in the Orcish lands, he did not proclaim these ambitions. Fortunately, Rock Fist died before the war with the humans ended and the humans were finally (or not) driven out of the Land of the Orcs.
The emergence of new religious teachings related to technology and science
The Orcs, faced with Arkady's automatons, began to consider these mechanisms the embodiment of divine power. Perhaps they believe that automatons were created by ancient magicians or gods to serve them. These automatons become objects of worship, and the places where they are located are transformed into holy temples.
In another religious movement, the Orcs believe in the existence of a Great Magician who once created a portal between their world and another dimension. This Magician is considered thepatron saint of all magicians and magical forces, as well as the protector of the Orc people. Legend has it that one day he will return and reopen the portal that allows the Orcs to return to their true home.
Of course, the emergence of such different religious movements can lead to conflicts within the Orc society. Those who believe in ArkadiYa automatonsmay consider the Great Magician's followers heretics, and vice versa. There were conflicts over the control of shrines, disputes over which teaching is true, and struggles for influence among the population. Someone combines these beliefs.
