The most emotionally intense, open, and vulnerable time in my life was when I lived among the "Moose-Orcs" for 6 months, documenting their tribal ways.

They were an amazingly free and honest people. They gave what they had without pause. They never lied, cheated, or maligned any member of the tribe or visitor. They were the most honest and forgiving beings I've ever encountered.

And they smelled terrible, and ate like pigs. I HATED THEM!

(Ms. Sausage, in the foreground, accompanied me for the duration. She regularly p00ped on them when they slept...pure disdain...)