The Bane
Faction: Antagonist | Status: At Large
Tags: #npc/antagonist #npc/major-threat #npc/ancient-evil
Description
Ancient evil incarnate - pure corruption and chaos given form. Not a dragon, demon, or god, but something more fundamental. Has existed since before recorded history and has had many names across different races and times. Simply called "the Bane" by Bane Watchers as umbrella term. Corrupts everything it touches, feeds on chaos and destruction. Released when horn was blown (party's involvement). Primary world-ending threat.
Key Details
- Nature: Evil itself, pure corruption incarnate
- Powers: Corrupts everything, feeds on chaos, overruled entire dwarven race
- History: Imprisoned by dragon gods after great war, one dragon god died in battle
- Current status: At large, location unknown
- Detection: Strong presence in Belendar, seen in underground dwarven roads
- Has had many names throughout history
Historical Impact
- Corrupted the dwarven race completely in ancient times
- Led to war between corrupted dwarves and elves
- Both races nearly wiped out (explains current rarity)
- Imprisoned by dragon gods' sacrifice
- Released when party blew the horn
Relationships
- Hunted by: Bane Watchers organization
- Sensed by: All Bane Watchers including party members
- Opposed by: Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian and colleagues
Appearances
- Session 18 - 2 November 2024 - Extensive lore revealed during Bane Watcher initiation
- Current: Strong presence detected in Belendar
Related Quests
Related Locations
- The Underground Roads (seen here by Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian)
- Belendar (strong presence detected)