Gruumsh

Gruumsh
Gruumsh (Groomsh) is the aggressive and driven leader of the orc pantheon, only subservient to Orburkhan. Constantly battling other deities for what he feels was stolen from him at the dawn of creation, he pushes the orcs of the world to follow his example and conquer and slay their enemies. His great spear is covered in the blood of elves, and his ever-burning torch is reflected in his one remaining eye.

Gruumsh's church relates the legends of the orcs from generation to generation and spreads the worship of the deity through fear, inspiration, and an iron hand. The church takes an active role in the clan leadership, undermining a secular leader that opposes its goals. They are responsible for the elimination of the sick, weak, lame, or unfit members of the tribe, regardless of age or status.

Clerics and adepts of Gruumsh prepare their spells in the dark of night. Their holy days are the times of the new moon and anniversaries of great battles against elves, dwarves, or other orc tribes. Those in wild areas sometimes multiclass as barbarians, while those living near or in civilization commonly multiclass as fighters. Particularly zealous clerics gouge out their left eye as a sign of devotion.

Dogma
Seek unceasing war against your enemies, and kill or enslave those that oppose you. Acquire territory and living space. Destroy elves, their homes, and their lands. Crush the dwarves and take their deep caves for your own. Be strong, and be prepared to show your strength at any moment. Showing weakness is the key to an early death. Those that are too weak to fight for your tribe should be put to the spear. The greatest gift that He Who Watches gave to the orcs was the ability to survive where the weaker races would die. Build your strength in these lands and use them to overrun your enemies.