The Orc's Tale (Tales of the Frostborn short story)

Kharlacht is a young orc of Vhaluusk, betrothed to Lujena, the daughter of the cruel shaman Narrakhan. But to become a full warrior of Vhaluusk, Kharlacht must survive his blood quest…a perilous mission chosen by the tribe’s shaman.

And Narrakhan wants him dead.

To survive, Kharlacht will have to use his wits, and overcome magic darker than he can imagine…