Orko (fictional character)

Orko
Masters of the Universe character
Orko as he appeared in the He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special.
Created by	Filmation
Voiced by	Lou Scheimer (1983–1985) Gabe Khouth (2002–2004)
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Species	Trollan
Relatives	Dree Elle, Uncle Montork

Orko /ˈɔːrkoʊ/ is a fictional character from the Masters of the Universe franchise. He was not part of the original toy collection on which the show is based, but when he was created by the show's writers as a comic relief, a toy figure of him was then manufactured. Orko appears in the 1980s Filmation series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and in the 2002 remake of the series. The character was named Gorpo in the early original series drafts, but he was renamed Orko (his original name was used in the Brazilian Portuguese-language dub of the original series).

Orko is a "Trollan", a race of beings from Trolla, a world in another dimension. Trollans wear red robes, red hats, and hide their faces beneath hats and behind scarves. In Trollan society, showing one's face to each other is considered an intimate act, similar to humans sharing a kiss. A production drawing of Orko without his hat, showed him resembling little blue elf, but it was never used in the series. Orko does reveal his face in the episode "Dawn of Dragoon", but his face is not visible to the audience, though his shadow indicates he is bald. Trollans appear to be blue-skinned humanoids with pointy ears. However, their feet remain hidden under their robes. Trollans have natural magical abilities, including levitation, which they use exclusively instead of walking. In one episode, Orko temporarily loses the power of levitation, and can be seen crawling around on his knees. Still, some Trollans have greater magical power than others; Orko's uncle, for example, is a noted magician. Orko is one of three people that know He-Man's true identity; five, if you count She-Ra (Adora) and Queen Marlena as is hinted at in "The Rainbow Warrior".