The Orcs of Thar is a 96-page sourcebook for Basic Dungeons & Dragons released in January 1989.
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Orcs? A Gazetteer about Orcs?
Absolutely. And hobgoblins, kobolds, bugbears, gnolls, trolls, goblins, and more! If you think the only good orc is a dead orc, you're in for a surprise. Orcs (and the other humanoids) are more than just anonymous hordes to be slaughtered for easy experience points - they are creatures with personality, culture, likes and dislikes, and a point of view. Find out all about them in The Orcs of Thar.
The Orcs of Thar is the tenth in a series of Gazetteers for the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game system. It gives you a comprehensive, in-depth look at the orcs and their world, including:
- Orcs and other humanoids as player characters - A large full-color map of Thar, home of the orcs - Complete rules for humanoid spell-casters - The King of the Orcs, and why you don't want to run into him - Seperate DM and Player's Booklets
- ORCWARS! , a complete boardgame, also included!
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The book was written by Bruce Heard. Art was provided by Clyde Caldwell, James Holloway, Colleen O'Malley, David C. Sutherland and III.
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The Orcs of Thar was released by TSR in January 1989 for $[missing data] US or $[missing data] Canadian.
On July 29, 2014, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $9.99.
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As of 2023, The Orcs of Thar reached the rank of Mithral seller on DriveThruRPG.
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