# The Shamani of Gor Ghulum The Shamani of Gor Ghulum are the spiritual backbone of Urthnaki society, bridging the realms of the divine and the mortal. At their apex stand the **High Shamani**, the ultimate stewards of the ancient orc religion and its teachings. These figures hold unmatched political and spiritual authority, guiding the Urthnaki clans with wisdom and reverence. As custodians of the Faith of Orphans, the High Shamani safeguard the traditions and beliefs of their ancestors, ensuring the clans remain united under the holy creed of the sky god Golar. Their influence extends beyond religious doctrine, as they often serve as mediators and decision-makers in the delicate balance of orcish politics. Beneath the High Shamani are the **Foundlings**, the dedicated apprentices of Gor Ghulum who are essential in spreading the Holy Song of Golar throughout the Urthnaki lands. Revered as "Dreamweaver," the Foundlings forge spiritual connections between the clans and the Orphans—the three divine sons of Golar. They teach the Urthnaki of their sacred heritage through haunting monotone hymns, weaving tales of divine providence and unity. Their perceived lineage as descendants of the Orphans grants them an exalted status among the clans, making their words a powerful tool in solidifying the Faith of Orphans as the cultural and spiritual heart of the confederation. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.chainsofwar.io/chains-of-war-lore/factions/urthnaki/the-shamani-of-gor-ghulum.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.