Bane

God of War and Conquest (a.k.a. Lord Bane, The Black Lord, Lord of Darkness, The Black Hand, The Dark One)

Summary

Bane is the evil god of war and conquest. Militaristic nations of humans and goblins serve him and conquer in his name. Evil Fighters and Paladins serve him. He commands his worshipers to: Never allow your fear to gain mastery over you, but drive it into the hearts of your foes. Punish insubordination and disorder. Hone your combat skills to perfection, whether you are a mighty general or a lone mercenary. Bane is the brother of Kord. During the Dawn War his military success led to him being appointed the leader of all the divine armies. Once the war was over, his authority ended. However, he has ambitions for more and still looks forward to the day when he will crush the celestial realms under his heel and he assumes his rightful place as the ruler of everything. His chief ally is Asmodeus, who he aided in his bid to receive divinity. His chief enemy is Kord, who has never forgiven him for murdering their other brother Turen.

Bane has a simple ethos: the strong have not just the right but the duty to rule over the weak. A tyrant who is able to seize power must do so, for not only does the tyrant benefit, but so do those under the tyrant's rule. When a ruler succumbs to decadence, corruption, or decrepitude, a stronger and more suitable ruler will rise. Bane is vilified in many legends. Throughout history, those who favor him have committed dark deeds in his name, but most people don't worship Bane out of malice. Bane represents ambition and control, and those who have the former but lack the latter pray to him to give them strength. It is said that Bane favors those who exhibit drive and courage, and that he aids those who seek to become conquerors, carving kingdoms from the wilderness, and bringing order to the lawless. At many times and in many places in Faen1n, the faithful of Bane have been seen as saviors for their efforts in slaughtering raiders, throwing down corrupt rulers, or saving armies on the brink of defeat. But in just as many other places, the worship of Bane has created or supported cruel dictatorships, aided mercantile monopolies, or brought about the practice of slavery where before it didn't exist.

Divine Domains

War

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Divine Classification

Major Deity

Alignment

Lawful Evil

Portfolio
War, Conquest, Oathbreaker
Favored Beast
Wyvern
Favored Weapon
Morningstar