90482 Orcus This means that Orcus is currently viewed pole-on, which could explain the near absence of any rotational modulation of its brightness. If, however, the primary is tidally locked with the satellite, the rotational period will coincide with the 9.7-day orbital period of Vanth. This minor planet was named after one of the Roman gods of the underworld, Orcus. While Pluto was the ruler of the underworld, Orcus was a punisher of the damned. The approved naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 26 November 2004 (). Under the guidelines of the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) naming conventions,
Orcus (Dungeons & Dragons) of Orcus is a loosely organized network of worshippers of Orcus which features in a large number of D&D settings, campaigns, and novels. According to the Book of Vile Darkness, the loathsome yet identifiable portfolio of Orcus is what makes him worshiped as a god more often than most of the other demon princes, making him closer to ascending to true godhood than even Demogorgon. The most important artifact associated with Orcus, the "Wand of Orcus" is first presented in "Eldritch Wizardry", where it is also called "the wand of death" or "Orcus's Wand", and is described as "a rod