Black Claw

The Black Claw was an orc horde assembled by the Brotherhood of the Scarlet Scourge.

History
In the, the Black Claw horde was formed with the intention of destroying Waterdeep after the Brotherhood's previous attempt, the Broken Bone horde, succumbed to Lhammaruntosz. The horde carried out massive raids on the Free City of Waterdeep, notably a siege known as the Battle of Blood-Drenched Swords. Their arrows felled many members of the Griffon Cavalry, including Lord Palinor Belabranta.

The horde successfully killed the Waterdeep's leader, Warlord Laroun, before finally being defeated in the Stump Bog by Laroun's successor, Raurlor. Their defeat marked the end of Uruth Ukrypt and the Brotherhood of the Scarlet Scourge as major players in the region.