Gnorc

Gnorcs are an orc-like species that appear in a few Spyro the Dragon games. They are the main enemies in Spyro the Dragon and Spyro: A Hero's Tail, and they are led by Gnasty Gnorc in both games. There are several variations of Gnorcs.

Spyro the Dragon
In Spyro the Dragon, Gnorcs make up the majority of enemies. According to the game manual, Gnasty Gnorc created them from gems that he stole from the Dragon Realms. With them, Gnasty Gnorc would attempt to take over the Dragon Worlds. There are some types of Gnorcs who wear metal armor, which protects them from Spyro's flame attack, but they can still be defeated by his charge attack. Conversely, the larger Gnorcs cannot be defeated by Spyro's charge attack but only his flame attack. Large Gnorcs who wear metal armor cannot be defeated by either attack. Usually, when a Gnorc is defeated, they release gems unless Spyro has already collected them.

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!
In Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!, Gnorcs do not appear as enemies. Instead there are friendly Gnorcs, known as Showman Gnorcs, who operate the Dragon Shores theme park.

Spyro: A Hero's Tail
In Spyro: A Hero's Tail, Gnorcs and their leader, Gnasty Gnorc, reappear as enemies. They are under the control of Red.