The Cult of Orcus

The Cult of Orcus is a shadowy organization dedicated to the Demon Lord of Undeath.

Origins
Given its secretive nature, few know precisely how old the Cult is, when it was founded or by whom. Indeed, prior to the discovery of Kalarel's plot within the ruins of Shadowfell Keep, any activities within the Realm related to Orcus worship had been confined to small groups or individuals and were not believed to be connected. Although there is no firm information on the Cult, some have speculated that it could date back to before the destruction of the Netheril Empire. Unsurprisingly, the cult has many powerful practitioners of Necromancy amongst it's members.

Recent Cult Activities
During Keep on the Shadowfell the Priest of Orcus, Kalarel, sought to open a rift between the prime material plane and the Shadowfell. The Crimson Company were able to stop him, slaying Kalarel before he could complete his blasphemous ritual and closing the rift. Despite their success, there are many questions which remain unanswered: What was Kalarel doing in the crypts below Shadowfell Keep? What was the meaning of the mysterious prophecy found in his belongings and why, with Orcus nothing more than a spent and broken force, are the Cult so active?

As of 527 RR, the status of the Cult of Orcus is unknown to the Crimson Company.