Gruumsh, the Ruiner
Gruumsh commands hordes of barbaric marauders to destroy, pillage, and slaughter for the sheer joy of it. Order-less and without honour, the creeds of the evil horde-master urge savage creatures to devour the world around them, giving in to the chaotic and selfish nature of the predator. A number of violent clans of humanoids and beasts across Island of Savages pay homage to Gruumsh, asking him to bless their hunts and gift them with spoils worth ruining.
Gruumsh rules the barren plains of Nishrek in the chaotic realm of Acheron, where he stokes the fury of his twisted armies and prepares to wage a violent war across the planes.
Priests of Gruumsh often wear a patch over one eye to symbolise their worship of the orc deity. Depiction.
Primitive clay representations in barbaric communities of his followers show the Ruiner as a hulking, bulbous behemoth of an orc. His missing eye has shifted, and the prominent eye is now centered in his face, like a nightmarish cyclops.
Holy Day
Known as the Gore'Krag it is often the bloodiest day on the Kaomorian Calendar, most civilised folk understand to give an Orc or follower of Gruumsh wide berth on this day. This holy day is the day to wreak havoc and destruction particularly so against those you may hold a grudge against. This day falls on the 9th day of Podera
Commandments of Gruumsh
Gruumsh rules the barren plains of Nishrek in the chaotic realm of Acheron, where he stokes the fury of his twisted armies and prepares to wage a violent war across the planes.
Priests of Gruumsh often wear a patch over one eye to symbolise their worship of the orc deity. Depiction.
Primitive clay representations in barbaric communities of his followers show the Ruiner as a hulking, bulbous behemoth of an orc. His missing eye has shifted, and the prominent eye is now centered in his face, like a nightmarish cyclops.
Holy Day
Known as the Gore'Krag it is often the bloodiest day on the Kaomorian Calendar, most civilised folk understand to give an Orc or follower of Gruumsh wide berth on this day. This holy day is the day to wreak havoc and destruction particularly so against those you may hold a grudge against. This day falls on the 9th day of Podera
Commandments of Gruumsh
- Ruin. Conquer. Kill.
- The weak exist to be crushed by the strong. Be the strong.
- There are no emotions but fury and joy. The rest are weakness.
Alternative Names
One-Eye, He Who Never Sleeps, He Who Watches, The One-Eyed God, The Destroyer