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The systems in these games are governed by rules from the pen-and-paper RPG Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. There have been many turn-based and action RPGs that have utilized parts of the AD&D rule set.
One of the two major factions in World of Warcraft the other being their enemy, the Horde.
A female warrior from the Amazons, an all-female nation in Classical and Greek mythology.
Archery is the practice of propelling arrows with use of a bow. Throughout history, archery skills have been used in both hunting and warfare. Today, it is also a sport and recreational activity.
A person whose profession is the slaying and domesticating of wild beasts and other creatures.
A term for a humanoid creature with animalistic features which can comprehend everything from slightly feral humans to savage monsters with trace amounts of anthropomorphism.
In Norse literature, berserkers are described as intense warriors who fought in a wild and uncontrollable fury. Many game have based characters or classes on the concept of these rage-driven warriors.
Bats, hammers, wrenches, maces, staves, or even brass knuckles. These are weapons intended for blunt trauma rather than cutting or slicing.
The ultimate enemy and primordial source of all evil. In Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy universe.
Classes are different archetypes and playstyles that players can choose to play their game with.
Extreme violence pertains to excessive amounts of blood, gore, or violent acts. These include decapitation, mutilation, dismemberment, amputation, defenestration, disembowelment, torture and much more.
A tattoo that is on a person's face. They are said to make one look more bad-ass and cool.
This Roman cult of wild men worship Romulus, the mythical founder of Rome, as though he were a god, and dress and act like wolves due to the legend that he and his brother Remus were raised by wolves.
Half-orcs are a race that is half human, half orc.
Henchmen are the loyal grunts caught in between the player and the main antagonist. Without them every game would be nothing more than a boss battle.
One of the two main factions in the world of Azeroth. The counter part to the Alliance, and led by Warchief Garrosh Hellscream.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
Ogres are large, grotesque, barbaric humanoid creatures. They are generally not very intelligent, but make up for that with their unmatched strength used to crush and maim their foes.
Pick Pocketing appears in many games as a way of obtaining information, items, or cash from people.
Piercing weapons are designed primarily for stabbing and puncturing to cause damage rather than slicing or cutting. Examples include knives, daggers, spears, lances, needles, shivs or improvised weapons such as ice picks.
Characters that are designed to be scantily-clad.
Shaman are mediums between the mortal and spiritual realms. In games, they are often priests with the ability to heal via magic and crafted potions.
A shield bash is the act of using one's shield as a weapon to stun, knock back, or otherwise inflict damage on an enemy.
Slashing weapons are designed to cut and slice rather than causing blunt trauma. Examples include swords, axes, claws, naginatas, or even whips.
An aesthetic sub-genre of fantasy, focusing on brutal barbarians and arcane wizardly magic.
Throwing weapons include knives, shurikens, axes, darts or even explosives such as grenades and molotov cocktails.
Weapons designed to be wielded with both hands, typically due to their size in relation to the one wielding them. Examples include longswords, claymores, lances, scythes, and giant hammers among others.
Vikings were the seafaring people in Scandinavia between 800 - 1050.
An individual who specializes in armed combat.
A savage and violent type of man who hate Rohan and go to war with them at Saruman's direction
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