Ogres
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| Setting: | Age of Fantasy | |
| Games: | Age of Fantasy, Age of Fantasy: Skirmish, Age of Fantasy: Regiments, Age of Fantasy: Quest | |
| Species: | Ogre | |
The Ogres are a heavy set species of humanoids that stand a head above most Humans. Few in number, their sheer size makes them very powerful, allowing them to soak up attacks and crush their foes.
In ancient times, the Ogres' knowledge of magic and Voidgates brought them wealth and prosperity that rivaled any Kingdom in eastern Tyria. However, these Voidgates began to tear into the fabric of other planes, causing the Shadow Stalkers to pour into their lands. The surviving Ogres have been driven into exile, forced to abandon their ancient homes, wealth and prosperity for life on the steppes.
Background Story
The Ogres come from the western coast of Tyria’s continent, where they founded several kingdoms which came to dominate the region. Here, the Ogres discovered a number of ancient Voidgates and relics, which allowed them to develop a many schools of magic, and grow quite wealthy in the process. The Ogre Shamans were perhaps the most notable of these schools, as they learnt to control, and even create new Voidgates. Thanks to the Shamans’ abilities, Ogres were able to travel anywhere in their realms in an instant, living lives of luxury and pleasure, as they could easily seek out whatever their hearts and stomachs desired.
Soon, the Shamans began to look beyond Tyria to the wealth of other planes. Kings sent traders and armies to seek out treasures unattainable on Tyria. While many returned with great wealth, some individuals and even whole caravans began to disappear as they went through the Voidgates, never arriving at their destination. As larger groups were targeted, survivors began to return. They spoke of cruel beings who hunted them through the void, which they called Shadow Stalkers, but their stories were dismissed as hallucinations or anomalies. Ogres refused to heed these warning signs however, as their insatiable desire drove them to seek ever more wealth through the Voidgates.
It was only when the Voidgates to their realm suddenly stopped working that the Ogres came to realize that something terrible had happened: the Shadow Stalkers had come to Tyria. Soon Shadow Stalkers began to pour through every gate which the Ogre Shamans had created, destroying their cities. With Shadow Stalkers lurking in every corner of their land, most Ogres abandoned their old homes. The Shadow Stalkers continued to hunt them, seeking to kill the Ogre Shamans to reopen the Voidgates.
Now the Ogres have come to eastern Tyria in search of a new home. Some Ogres have come as conquerors, carving out petty Kingdoms by attacking the remote western territories of the Empire and its neighbours. Others travel further as traders and mercenaries, selling wares, spells and services in hopes of building a new life.
How will you restore the lost prosperity of your people?
Play Style
Ogres are primarily a 'monster' army, with high wounds and powerful melee. All units but one have Tough(3) or above, making them extremely beefy and difficult to take down. Most of their weapons have higher number of attacks and improved armor piercing, making them pack quite a punch.
Similar To
- Warhammer Fantasy: Ogre Kingdoms
- Age of Sigmar: Ogor Mawtribes
- Kings of War: Ogres
Miniatures
There are no offical OPR miniatures yet, but you can take anything else you have. Large, bald and ugly. Thats what most ogre miniatures look like. Be it with clubs, spears or cannons, on foot or riding mammoth and other beasts. Add in some small pet goblins and large tigers and you might have everything you need for your ogre army.
See Also: Ogres Miniatures
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