Editing Norker (section)

==4e Norkers==
In 4th edition, Norkers descend from [[goblin]]s who stumbled through portals into the [[Elemental Chaos]] and sought refuge in earthen mountains and floating islands. There, the elemental energy transformed them into a kind of [[planetouched]]; the former goblins assimilated earthen elemental energy, and gained superior strength and their iconic stony hide as a result. They then crossed back into the mortal world, predominantly through the [[Underdark]].

The 4e version of the norker is still aggressive, violent and stupid. However, they've also gained a prominent religious streak, which in turn makes them more servile than norkers of editions past. Norkers are natural worshippers of the malevolent [[Archomental]] of earth, [[Ogremoch]], and likewise respond well to the commands of anyone who can demonstratably wield earth [[elementalism]] magic. They're prized as guards, frontline troops and laborers, as they combine sheer strength and endurance with fanatical ferocity, unquestioning loyalty, and being too stupid to give away valuable secrets.