Gruumsh

Gruumsh is a malevolent deity in various fantasy role-playing game settings, most notably in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. He is the god of orcs, war, and destruction, and is often depicted as a brutal, one-eyed giant. Gruumsh is a primal force, driven by a relentless desire to see his orcish followers dominate and destroy all other races. His tenets often involve savage warfare, conquest, and the eradication of perceived enemies, particularly elves and humans.

The worship of Gruumsh is typically found among orc tribes, where he is revered as the supreme leader and the ultimate source of their strength. His clerics and shamans are often warriors and chieftains who lead their tribes in raids and battles, seeking to expand their territory and gather spoils in his name. Rituals dedicated to Gruumsh are usually bloody and violent, involving sacrifices and displays of martial prowess.

Gruumsh is often at odds with other deities, particularly those who champion peace, order, or the races he despises. His presence is a constant source of conflict and destruction in the worlds he inhabits, embodying the destructive and warlike nature of his chosen people. His ultimate goal is the annihilation of all other races and the establishment of an orcish empire under his absolute rule.