| − | An '''Orc''' is a evil humanoid creature of fantasy that wars against humanity. They have become a common part of fantasy gaming such as found in [[Dungeons and Dragons]] or read about in the [[Lord of the Rings]] trilogy. | + | An '''Orc''' is a evil humanoid creature of fantasy that wars against humanity. After their first appearance in [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]'s Middle-earth writings, such as ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', orcs and similar creatures going by the same name have become a common part of fantasy fiction and gaming. Examples are found in [[Dungeons and Dragons]]. |