Gruul far surpassed any others of his species in strength and cunning, and once lorded over a small number of ogres and gronn in Gorgrond. Gruul was also allied with the Illidari, though to what extent is unclear. Gruul's unparalleled strength and experience in battle would have posed a serious threat if he ever chose to attack the Horde or Alliance forces in Outland.
Gruul was worshiped as a deity by the ogres of the Blade's Edge Mountains, and his powerful sons ravaged both the Blade's Edge Mountains and the plains of Nagrand. He earned his 'nom de guerre' (and the emnity of Sabellian) after slaughtering many members of the black dragonflight who had come to Outland in order to aid the Horde of Draenor. Gruul the Dragonkiller was the gronn overlord of the ogres of Outland, ruling with an iron fist. Goc, Gorgrom the Dragon-Eater, Grulloc, Maggoc, Durn the Hungerer, Slaag, Skulloc Soulgrinder (sons) For the Warlords of Draenor encounter, see Gruul (alternate universe). For strategy on the Gruul's Lair encounter, see Gruul the Dragonkiller (tactics).
