Books like Orcs by Stan Nicholls
After a quiet sojourn in their idyllic homeland leaves Stryke and the Wolverines without purpose, they grasp an opportunity for bloodshed. Harnessing mysterious artifacts, the Wolverines are transported to Acurial, a world scarred by human conquest in which indigenous orcs live under cruel domination. Upon arrival, Stryke’s band allies with Acurial’s emerging resistance, and as the rebellion gains momentum, they must confront not only the vicious human oppressors but also a mysterious force bent on their destruction.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Stan Nicholls
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