The Sylvan Spirits

The Orcish pantheon comprises seven deities, each associated with specific domains reflecting the diverse aspects of nature and the nomadic life.
Thrasa, the Windcaller

• Domain: Air, Weather, Travel
• Description: Thrasa is revered as the deity of the winds and skies, guiding Orcs through their nomadic journeys and ensuring favorable weather for their travels.

Goruk, the Earthshaper

• Domain: Earth, Agriculture, Craftsmanship
• Description: Goruk is the patron of the earth, fostering fertility in the land, inspiring agriculture, and guiding Orcish craftsmen in their resourceful creations.

Lynara, the Beastmother

• Domain: Animals, Hunting, Family
• Description: Lynara is the nurturing deity associated with animals, hunting, and family bonds. She watches over Orcish hunters and ensures the prosperity of their tribes.

Vornak, the Flamebearer

• Domain: Fire, Forge, Protection
• Description: Vornak is the deity of fire, embodying the warmth of campfires, the strength of the forge, and the protective aspect of flames that ward off dangers.

Rivara, the Flowing Stream

• Domain: Water, Rivers, Healing
• Description: Rivara is the goddess of flowing waters, representing rivers, streams, and the healing properties of water. Orcs seek her guidance for both sustenance and well-being.

Zurnak, the Spiritwalker

• Domain: Spirits, Dreams, Shamanism
• Description: Zurnak is the deity of spirits and dreams, guiding Orcish shamans in communing with the spirit world and interpreting the messages from the ethereal realms.

Kurak, the Stormbringer

• Domain: Storms, Thunder, Warfare
• Description: Kurak is the powerful deity associated with storms and thunder, embodying the ferocity of nature during tumultuous times. Orcs invoke Kurak's strength in times of conflict.

Cosmological Views

According to Orcish belief in the Sylvan Spirits, the world was created through the harmonious interplay of the natural elements. The Sylvan Spirits, each representing a specific aspect of nature, contributed to the formation of the world, bringing balance and vitality to the land. The Orcs see the world as a living entity, where the spirits maintain the delicate equilibrium of life, and their nomadic existence is a way to honor and respect the interconnectedness of nature. The Orcs believe that by living in harmony with the land and appeasing the Sylvan Spirits, they ensure the prosperity and survival of their tribes.

Type

Religious, Pantheon

Deities

• Goruk
• Kurak
• Lynara
• Rivara
• Thrasa
• Vornak
• Zurnak