Inspiration For The Warlord

[Tacullu64]

Is it just me or does the Warlord remind anyone else of Caladan Brood?

Is a warlord.              Check

Not human.               Check

Pointy teeth.              Check - sort of.

Big ass hammer.       Check

Uses earth magic.     Check

Just makes me wonder about the reading habits of the AW staff.

[Moonglow]

Seems a little of a stretch really, I'll give you most of your check points, but I'm not sure Caladan was an orc... and any of the seven dwarves would probably meet most of your criteria if they went off to war...