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ORCS
To the common folk of the world, an ore is an ore. They
know that any one of these savages can tear an ordinary
person to pieces, so no further distinction is necessary.
Ores know better. Different groups of ores exist within
a tribe, the actions of each dictated by the deity they pay
homage to. To complement the various kinds of warriors
that spill forth to ravage the countryside, each tribe has
members that remain deep inside the lair, seldom if ever
seeing what lies outside the darkness of their den.
In addition, ores have special relationships with two
creatures that are sometimes found in their company:
the aurochs, a great bull that serves as a mount for
warriors that revere Bahgtru, and the tanarukk, a
demon-ore crossbreed that is so depraved and destruc-
tive that even ores seek to kill it. The aurochs is de-
scribed in appendix A. The tanarukk is described below.

0RC BLADE OF lLNEVAL
Ilneval is Gruumsh's battle captain, a devious strategist
who directs Gruumsh's soldiers with boldness. Among
ores, warriors that venerate Ilneval emulate their deity.
Such ores learn to command their fellows in ways that
are unpredictable but help to ensure victory.

0RC BLADE OF ILNEVAL
Medium humanoid (ore), chaotic evil

Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 60 (8d8 + 24) 0 RC CLAW OF LUTHIC
Speed 30 ft. Medium humanoid (ore), chaotic evil
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Armor Class 14 (hide armor)
17 (+3) 11 (+O) 17 (+3) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30ft.
Saving Throws Wis +3
Skills Perception +3, Insight +3, Intimidation +4 STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+O) 15 (+2) 11 (+O)
Languages Common, Ore
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Skills Intimidation +2, Medicine +4, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Ore
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the ore can move up to its speed Challenge 2 (450 XP)
toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Foe Smiter of llneval. The ore deals an extra die of damage Aggressive. As a bonus action, the ore can move up to its speed
when it hits with a longsword attack (included in the attack). toward a hostile creature that it can see.

ACTIONS Spellcasting. The ore is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting
ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell at-
Multiattack. The ore makes two melee attacks with its long-
tacks). The ore has the following cleric spells prepared:
sword or two ranged attacks with its javelins. If llneval's Com-
mand is available to use, the ore can use it after these attacks. Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): bane, cure wounds, guiding bolt
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one tar-
2nd level (3 slots): augury, warding bond
get. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 14 (2d10 + 3) slash-
3rd level (2 slots): bestow curse, create food and water
ing damage when used with two hands.
ACTIONS
Ja11elin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (ld6 + 3) piercing damage. Multiattack. The ore makes two claw attacks, or four claw at-
tacks if it has fewer than half of its hit points remaining.
llneval's Command (Recharge 4-6}. Up to three allied ores
within 120 feet of this ore that can hear it can use their reac- Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
tions to each make one weapon attack. Hit: 6 (ld8 + 2) slashing damage.