Ilneval
| Ilneval | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Warfare, leadership |
| Home: | Infernal Battlefield of Acheron |
| Alignment: | Neutral Evil |
| Gender: | male |
| Superior: | Gruumsh |
| Rules items | |
| Domains: | Courage, Destruction, Evil, Mysticism, War |
Ilneval is the orc deity of warfare and leadership. His symbol is a bloodied longsword.
Relationships
In many campaign settings, the orcish pantheon of gods consists of the leader Gruumsh, as well as Bahgtru, Ilneval, Luthic, Shargaas, and Yurtrus.
Realm
Ilneval lives in the orcish realm of the Nishrek in Acheron. Nishrek is one face of the Battle Cube; the goblin realm, Clangor, is another, and the orc and goblin spirits battle endlessly.
Worshippers
Clergy
Ilneval's priests wear red metal armor and red metal helmets. His holy days are on battle days.
Rituals
Blood and weapons are sacrificed to Ilneval both before and after battle.
Bibliography
- Boyd, Eric L, and Erik Mona. Faiths and Pantheons (Wizards of the Coast, 2002).
- Gygax, Gary. Unearthed Arcana (TSR, 1985).
- McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground (TSR, 1996).
- Moore, Roger E. "The Half-Orc Point of View." Dragon #62 (TSR, June 1982).
- Sargent, Carl. Monster Mythology (TSR, 1992).