Morkoth
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In the Dungeons & Dragons
fantasy
role-playing game
, the morkoth (Pronounced More-Koth) is an aberration
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supplement (1975).
The morkoth appeared in the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the original Monster Manual
(1977).
The morkoth appeared in the second edition in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993).
The morkoth appeared in the third edition Monster Manual II (2002).
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
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Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
role-playing game
Role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
, the morkoth (Pronounced More-Koth) is an aberration
Aberration (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, aberration is a type of creature, or "creature type". Aberrations generally all have bizarre anatomies, strange abilities, alien mindsets, or any combination thereof....
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Publication history
The morkoth first appeared in the original BlackmoorBlackmoor (supplement)
Blackmoor is a supplementary rulebook for the original edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game written by Dave Arneson...
supplement (1975).
The morkoth appeared in the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the original Monster Manual
Monster Manual
The Monster Manual is the primary bestiary sourcebook for monsters in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It includes monsters derived from mythology, and folklore, as well as creatures created for D&D specifically...
(1977).
The morkoth appeared in the second edition in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993).
The morkoth appeared in the third edition Monster Manual II (2002).
Other uses of Morkoth
- A slang term to describe a worshipper of the Warhammer Ork god Mork.
- A famous Orc Overlord player from the Lineage 2 Game world.