Each orc clan has orc heroes that are deeply connected to its creation. During the rite of passage, each orc child goes through, they will choose a totem representing a particular hero.
Once a totem is chosen, a totem brand will appear on the orcs body. Each totem has a unique way to gain power and reaching the next rank in totem power. The stronger the totem power the more powers the orc receives.
Totem Power Ranks
UNINITIATED: not connected to any totem.
APPRENTICE: connected to a totem, gained the initial totem power.
WARRIOR/SHAMAN: Gained a deeper understanding of the totem. Multiple totem powers. Depending on powers determines if you are a warrior or shaman.
Warchief/Shaman Elder: initial mastery of the totem, able to become an apprentice rank of another totem. Extended lifespan and gains access to a Primal totem power.
Warlord/Mystic: Fuzes totems to create their own original totem power. Able to create Domains of their own unique powers. lifespan significantly increased. Able to form a clan with their own totem.
Conquerer/Keeper: has claimed territory for themselves, reinforcing both the land and their totem power. Domains reach expands significantly, powers unique to each totem start to appear.
Lord: