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Ilneval, part of his portfolio is tactics and strategy. Would he not see the tactical advantage of being able to control the land of the battle feild? Would he not see the strategy of being able to move the earth to funnel his enemies? And would he not see the power that a druid can hold to not only warp the land, but to supprt the troops with controled lightning storms? I think he would and thats why I am posting this.

I, about a month ago, apped for a mountain orc druid and it was shot down. I am raising this again because at the time I didnt want to go in to discussions about it. Well I believe that Ilneval would grant spells to and orc druid, should the be focused on the war effort and the prosperity of the tribe. Think of all the good an orc druid could do.

But yes, no other orc deity would fiesably grant spells to an orc druid.

Taken from our Faiths of Faerun forum.

Mr. Cheez-It

Portfolio: War, combat, overwhelming numbers, strategy

Dogma: Strength is as much a function of the mind as one's body. Train hard and think craftily in preparation for war, for all like is an endless battle. Unite your tribe into a raging storm, for there is great strength in numbers if all can work in concert. Once the time for combat is right, however, charge into the fray undaunted and let the blood fly where it may. Only through personal courage do you prove yourself fit for the mantle of leadership.

I think it is too much of an implausible stretch to interpret this in a Druidic manner, so I am not in favour of allowing Ilneval to have druids. While no deities support Druids in the Orcish pantheon, there are some more suitable choices in Luthic (Fertility, caves), Shargaas (The Underdark), and Yurtrus (Disease).