![[OrcusPic.png]] # Orcus _Demon Lord Prince of Undeath | [[Abyss]] | [[Thanatos]]_ ## Summary One of the most powerful and feared demon lords, ruling the bone-white realm of Thanatos from a palace built from a dead god's ribs. Originally a mortal human who achieved lichdom then ascended to demonhood. Wielded the legendary [[Wand of Orcus]]—an artifact that could kill with a single touch and animate the slain. His downfall began when he received intelligence through [[Verin]]'s supposed defection about [[Graz'zt]]'s plans. Seeing opportunity to destroy his rival and claim pieces of the [[Shard of Evil]], Orcus led his undead armies against Graz'zt at [[Zelatar]]. It was an elaborate trap. When [[Tharizdun]]'s Song of Chaos echoed through Azzagrat, the maddening cacophony charmed Orcus and his forces. In one of the campaign's most shocking moments, [[Kurogash]] launched a suicidal assault while his companions struck alongside him. Against all odds, they killed one of the most powerful beings in existence. [[Reg]] claimed the [[Wand of Orcus]] as the demon lord fell. His permanent destruction sent shockwaves through the Abyss, creating the power vacuum that sparked the Great Abyssal Civil War. His exarch [[Doresain]] immediately claimed Thanatos and pledged to [[Demogorgon]]. %% ## At a Glance _Permanently destroyed. Fill in if encountered via flashback._ ## Personality _Permanently destroyed. Fill in if encountered via flashback._ %%