I'm curious about the moral alignment of orcs. Are they inherently good, evil, or somewhere in between? I want to understand their nature and how they are typically perceived in fantasy literature and gaming.
6 answers
CryptoBaroness
Tue Nov 05 2024
This corruption involved infusing part of Morgoth's essence into them.
CosmicDreamWhisper
Tue Nov 05 2024
Tolkien's moral universe isn't entirely devoid of shades of gray.
GangnamGlitzGlamourGloryDays
Tue Nov 05 2024
They embody an unredeemable malice.
Rosalia
Tue Nov 05 2024
There are instances of elves who strayed from the path of virtue.
Martina
Tue Nov 05 2024
However, in the context of orcs, there is no ambiguity.