The Xi'ivrach are a people of the orc, not a separate biological lineage — their identity rises entirely from devotion to stone gods, ritual scarification, and the mastery of Deoric, not from any biological split in orcish kind. The Xi'ivrach are deeply religious orcs who have built their entire culture around devotion to their stone gods. Living in the sacred lands of Jeh Bli, they wear elaborate stone jewelry and garments as acts of worship, their bodies strengthened over generations to bear these tremendous weights. Their skin is marked with intricate ritual scarification that tells the stories of their faith and accomplishments.
Their high priests are among the few mortals who have mastered fragments of Deoric, the language of truth, using it to channel divine power through their scarred flesh. The Xi'ivrach believe that the weight of stone brings them closer to their gods, and that each scar is a prayer written in flesh. Their entire culture is built around religious devotion and the pursuit of divine favor through physical and spiritual trials.
Aspects
- Bearer of sacred stones
- Scarred vessel of divine truth