Thousands of years ago, the dragon Vvaraak brought knowledge of the druidic mysteries to the shores of Khorvaire. As he taught, he discovered a tribe of ores that already possessed a strong bond to magic and nature. Vvaraak told the 'Uraash that they were blessed by Eberron himself, and even as he trained the first Gatekeepers he helped the 'Uraash hone their gift of sorcery. The 'Uraash orcs played a major role in the war against Xoriat, and the daelkyr made a special effort to eradicate the line of sorcerers.
Today, most of the people of the Shadow Marches believe the lords of madness succeeded and the 'Uraash are no more than legend. A few of the 'Uraash orcs survived, however, and over the centuries the tribe has rebuilt itself in the shadows of the swamps. Today the 'Uraash orcs remain in hiding, but their sorcerer-barbarians still battle the Cults of the Dragon Below and other forces of darkness.