Punishments for crimes are based on the standards within village and punishment
Punishment: Within Orc culture the biggest sin an Orc can undertake is to escape from battle and leave the enemy behind. If Orcs were to return home without completing the battle they would surely face the death penalty. Punishments for other crimes are based Aion Gold on the standards within each village and physical punishment will always be preferred.
Combat: Orcs take combat very seriously and devout a large part of their lives to perfecting their combat skills. When they are not fighting, they like to spend their time working on their technique, sharpening their swords or dueling with friends and family. Combat is very much the be all and end all of their existence.
Magic: Despite Orc history and tales of great magicians over the years, very few Orcs actively choose to become shamans, instead preferring the traditional Berserker route. Those that do choose the magic path however face great difficulties, as the Orcs do not have a great capacity for magic and must work harder than any of the other races at mastering their chosen discipline.
Those that do make it and acquire the ability to handle magic are no worse off then any of the other magic wielders on Chantra.
Some crimes do carry the death penalty, but this can only be carried out if there is unanimous consent and is normally only issued against those who choose to flee a battlefield rather than stay and fight to the death.