Gruumsh

Gruumsh is the god of nomads, revered primarily by orcs.

It is said that in the beginning, the gods were claiming areas of land and peoples for themselves. Gruumsh, in his mercy, decided not to claim any land for himself, but rather to accept all beings and people who wander and have no home. orcs, who say they have always been without a home, have worshipped him since the Elder Days. Many Orcs hold fast to the belief that one day, a great orc chieftain, the “Togugh,” will receive a divine mandate from Gruumsh, god of nomads and lost souls, to found a new orc homeland. This Dashtog, or “Home,” will be a promised inhabited space free from outside interference, where orcs are able to finally settle. The location of the Dashtog and the identity of the Togugh are disputed, though it is generally agreed that righteous orcs will recognize both land and leader when Gruumsh decrees it. Orcs have no holy texts, but rather a rich oral tradition that varies from tribe to tribe. While orcs are overwhelmingly hospitable to those they deem as fellow outcasts, they are very fierce in their protection of their people and their honor when they feel threatened by those who are stronger or more privileged than they.