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caption=Bahgtru, as depicted in ''The Plane Above'' (2010). Art by Kerem Beyit.|




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name=Bahgtru||titles      =The Strong, the Leg-Breaker, Son of Gruumsh|
title=The Strong, the Leg-Breaker, Son of Gruumsh|
home=[[Acheron|Infernal Battlefield of Acheron]]|rank        =Intermediate|
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Bahgtru's priests wear loincloths and nothing else. His sacred animal is the ox.  
Bahgtru's priests wear loincloths and nothing else. His sacred animal is the ox.  


==Temples, rituals, and holy days==
== Holy days and observances ==
Bahgtru's holy days are on battle days, and services to honor him must be conducted on a battlefield. The bones of orcish enemies are sacrificed to him before battle.
Bahgtru's holy days are on battle days, and services to honor him must be conducted on a battlefield. The bones of orcish enemies are sacrificed to him before battle.


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*Boyd, Eric L, and [[Erik Mona]]. ''Faiths and Pantheons''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
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*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Unearthed Arcana]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
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*Heinsoo, Rob. ''The Plane Above''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2010.
*Heinsoo, Rob. ''The Plane Above''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2010.
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*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.


*[[Moore, Roger E]]. "The Gods of the Orcs." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #62. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
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[[Category:Characters of Acheron]]
[[Category:Characters of Acheron]]
[[Category:Gods of strength]]
[[Category:Deities of strength]]
[[Category:Martial deities]]  
[[Category:Deities of war]]  
[[Category:Orc deities]]{{index}}
[[Category:Orc deities]]{{index}}

Latest revision as of 06:18, 28 April 2025

Greyhawk Divinity
Bahgtru
Bahgtru, as depicted in The Plane Above (2010). Art by Kerem Beyit.
Names and titles
Title(s):The Strong, the Leg-Breaker, Son of Gruumsh
General information
Portfolio:Strength, Combat
Home:Infernal Battlefield of Acheron
Alignment:Chaotic Evil
Gender:male
Superior:Gruumsh
Rules items
Domains:Chaos, Evil, Orc, Strength
Divine rank:Intermediate

Bahgtru is the orc deity of Strength and Combat.

Description

Bahgtru appears as a huge orc with bugling muscles and dirty tan skin. His eyes are dull green, and and his glistening white tusks protrude from either side of his mouth. Bahgtru has also been described as "awesomely stupid."

Relationships

Bahgtru is the son of Gruumsh and Luthic.

Realm

Bahgtru lives in the orcish realm of Nishrek.

Dogma

Worshippers

Clergy

Bahgtru's priests wear loincloths and nothing else. His sacred animal is the ox.

Holy days and observances

Bahgtru's holy days are on battle days, and services to honor him must be conducted on a battlefield. The bones of orcish enemies are sacrificed to him before battle.

Bibliography

  • Boyd, Eric L, and Erik Mona. Faiths and Pantheons. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
  • Heinsoo, Rob. The Plane Above. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2010.

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, Bastion of Faith 87
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, DMGR4 - Monster Mythology 3, 19, 32, 45, 46, 49, 50
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, Dragon magazine #062 26, 27, 31, 32
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, Dragon magazine, Best of #3 29, 31, 32, 33, 34
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 96
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 114
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, On Hallowed Ground 133, 177, 189, 190, 191
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, Oerth Journal #17 26,34
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, Oerth Journal #25 10,13
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, Oerth Journal #31 17
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e 119, 120, 122
Bahgtru Deity The leg breaker, Worshipped by: Orc, Native of: Nine Hells, WGR5 Iuz the Evil 41, 90
Bahgtru, Temple of (Spinecastle) Building Temple, Dungeon magazine #148 43
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