Karuuk the Red Hand

Karuuk the Red Hand is the chaotic evil god of orc and goblinoid races, the main deity in their pantheon representing tribal warfare, combat prowess and survival of the strongest. Karuuk is depicted as a hideous, snarling orc with a war-axe, covered in bloody handprints, with one across his face. His symbol is a crimson hand print.

Either in response to or long before contact with the elves, the Red Hand is considered the enemy of the elven gods, and features heavily in their mythology as the Defiler. Worship of Karuuk in Directorate controlled lands is considered treason, punishable by death, though in lands where orcs outnumber elves, punishment isn't always possible.

On the other hand, Karuuk is seen among orcs as a direct response to the elven invasion and displacement of orcs from the Highlands and eastern Lowlands.