The Varnokh pantheon, forged in the crucible of strife and survival, is a brutal and sacred inheritance passed down through blood, battle, and bone. These gods—worshiped by orcs, goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears alike—reflect the values of a people tempered by hardship: strength, loyalty, cunning, and elemental fury. To the Varnokh, divinity is not distant or abstract; it roars in the forge, howls with the wind, and sleeps beneath the earth. Some deities whisper wisdom in shadowed places, others demand glory through conquest—but all are revered as primal ancestors, eternal warlords, and keepers of forgotten fire. Though outsiders may call them savage or monstrous, their faith is as old and deep as the roots of Gharnakthul itself.
(Greater Power)
God of Creativity, Hearths, and Mastery of Flame
Drukhal is the blazing heart of the forge and the warm glow of the hearth. He inspires creation through flame and sparks the fires of ingenuity in craftsmen and warriors alike. His flame both nurtures the community and tests its strength, and his followers are keepers of sacred fire, protectors of home, and masters of transformation.
(Lesser Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Control
God of Greed and Ambition
Ghrakhaal embodies desire’s sharp edge, urging the ambitious onward and rewarding cunning. To some, he is a harsh taskmaster; to others, a benefactor who grants fortune to those bold enough to claim it. His hoards are not merely gold and gems, but knowledge and power, and his faithful seek to grow their influence with calculated patience.
(Intermediate Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Necrocracy
God of Death, Drowning, and Judgment
Karmorr is the silent sentinel beneath the waves and the grave, guiding souls through final passage and weighing their deeds. Feared and revered, he is the stern judge who grants peace or condemnation, and those who fall to water’s embrace pray for his mercy.
(Greater Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Slayer
God of Conquest, Strength, and Unyielding Will
Kharvulok is the mountain that would not bow. He is the spearhead of divine will, the great breaker of chains, and the soul of the Varnokh people made god. Where other gods rule by decree, Kharvulok rules by deed—his triumphs echo through blood, stone, and legacy. It was he who struck the world with his hammer-fist and caused Gharnakthul to rise from the depths, gifting his children a land of their own.
In every clan hall and war camp, his image looms—a titan carved from obsidian, eyes alight with eternal fire. His word is iron, his path one of relentless advance. Varnokh warlords invoke him not only to conquer, but to endure—to rise from defeat and forge glory from ruin. Chosen among the Gorr’Kel, Kharvulok’s dominion is conquest not for its own sake, but for the shaping of destiny.
Those who kneel before him do not grovel—they rise, harder than before.
(Intermediate Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Anarchy
God of Chaos and Destruction
Ruzhraak’s wrath is like wildfire—devastating, purifying, and wild. He thrives in battle and upheaval, embodying the fierce and untamed force that shatters old orders and heralds new beginnings. His followers are warriors of fury and agents of change, embracing the unpredictable nature of conflict.
(Lesser Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Earth
God of Decay and Renewal
Sulnakh governs the endless cycle of death and rebirth in the soil beneath all life. His dark touch breaks down the old to nourish the new. To honor him is to respect the natural balance, accepting decay as a sacred force that clears the way for growth.
Thraghul, The Unbreaking Stone
(Greater Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Balance
God of Strength, Endurance, and Glory
Thraghul stands immovable like the ancient mountain, embodying unyielding strength and steadfast honor. He inspires warriors and laborers to bear their burdens with pride and to seek glory through perseverance. His followers are pillars of their clans, unshakable in the face of adversity.
(Interemediate Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Air
God of Storms and Wrath
Torkarn’s fury sweeps across the skies like a savage tempest. His voice is thunder, and his wrath the lightning’s strike. He is worshiped by those who brave the storms—both literal and metaphorical—and those who seek power in the chaos of the tempest.
(Greater Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Torment
Goddess of Loyalty, Vengeance, and Cultural Supremacy
Vreshka embodies the fierce loyalty to clan and blood, the righteous vengeance for wrongs, and the pride in heritage. She commands her followers to uphold their people’s honor above all else, and her crimson fang marks those who defend their kin with deadly resolve.
(Lesser Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Guile, Wanderer
Goddess of Cunning and Adaptive Survival
Yzhira moves like a shadow through the wilds, a mistress of stealth, subtlety, and survival against all odds. Her devotees are spies, scouts, and rogues, finding their strength in cunning and the ability to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances.
Zadruhk, Keeper of the Thunder-Hammer
(Intermediate Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Fire, Earth
God of Creation and Weaponry
Zadruhk forges weapons and tools that shape the world, combining artistry with lethal precision. His hammer’s strike is the heartbeat of invention, and his followers are smiths and warriors who honor craftsmanship and the sacred power of the forge.
(Greater Power)
Cleric Domains: Faith, Life, Time
Goddess of Vitality, Purity, and the Future
Zarganna breathes life into the world, guiding the growth of clans and the promise of tomorrow. She is a guardian of purity and health, ensuring the continuation of life through nurturing and protection. Her faithful serve as healers and visionaries, devoted to preserving the future’s hope.
