MOVED TO @FRCSTWCLF

this headcanon is more on the physical and appearance-related aspect of Frostwolf Clan culture. i could go into this for years, man.

For starters, they don’t all run around half-naked like blizz tends to depict them, at least not while they’re in Frostfire or Alterac. In the summer and maybe spring, perhaps, but in the colder months they layer up accordingly with leather, animal pelts, cloaks, warm boots, the whole nine yards. Their garb isn’t usually excessively decorated or colorful, as that dictates a higher level of authority like the chieftain or the farseer, but most of the orcs are adorned in various trinkets taken from hunts and battles over the course of their lives. Young orcs have less trinkets, typically, and older ones have more- however, those with more trinkets tend to be more respected in society and their say has more weight, typically. Face paint is reserved for special occasions, such as war or ceremonial purposes.

Their hair is almost always long, and braided. Frostwolves scorn shaved heads, because without hair, there is nothing to protect an orc’s scalp from the cold. Many regard it as a foolish decision, although this does not stop a select few who wish to go shaved, like Orgrim. Most wear it long and woven into intricate braids of varying sizes and styles, although they are kept very simple for the most part; on special occasions, Frostwolves may weave things like feathers, bones, colorful wooden beads, and colored bands into their braids. An orc’s braids may also determine their social standing. The chieftain’s hair will often be much more decorated or intricate than that of a common hunter, so on and so forth. Beards are encouraged as well, and are also braided. Hair is also rarely cut. Most Frostwolves only cut their hair and/or beard when it becomes a liability to them while hunting or fighting.

Tattoos are relatively common, and many of them vaguely resemble Inuit tattoos.

Clothing type differs with role. Shaman tend to wear less clothing and their garb is usually lighter, while hunters carry heavier leather armor, and warriors wear the heaviest armor (which is usually a variant of leather and occasionally plate). Women and men are usually dressed similarly. Children are dressed in the clothes their parents make for them from cloth, hide, and fur; younger siblings will usually receive hand-me-downs from their older siblings if applicable.