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The holy symbol of Bane

Bane

Title(s) The Black Hand
The Black Lord
The Lord of Darkness
Power Level Greater deity
Homeplane The Barrens of Doom and Despair
Alignment Lawful evil
Portfolio Fear
Hatred
Tyranny[1]

Worshipers
Cleric Alignments
Domains Destruction, Evil, Hatred, Law, Tyranny
Favored Weapon The Black Hand of Bane (gauntlet)

Source: FRCS, p. 237

Bane (pronounced bain) is the evil and malicious greater deity of fear, hatred and tyranny. Preffering to plot and scheme, Bane rarely appears to act in a direct manner. His ultimate goal is to eventually control all of Faerûn.[2]

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[edit] Worshipers

Main article: Church of Bane

Worshipers of Bane seek power in nearly every station of life, with the aim of one day turning it over to the Black Lord. Clerics of Bane pray for their spells at midnight.[2]

The church of Bane has increased greatly in recent history due to his return. With this he has gained nearly all the worshipers of Iyachtu Xvim, his half-demon son,[3] as well as some of Cyric.[2]

[edit] Relationships

Since his return, Bane has renewed his alliance with Loviatar, Malar, Mask and Talona. He hates the deities of the Triad as well as Helm, Lathander, Mystra and Oghma. Considering their history, Bane also feels particular disdain for Cyric as well.[3]

The Return of Bane  by Todd Lockwood
The Return of Bane
by Todd Lockwood
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[edit] History

A mortal[4]before he became one of the Dead Three, Bane gained his divinity from Jergal.[3]

[edit] Notes

  1. See FRCS Errata page 3; Bane does not have Strife, Cyric does. Please look at the discussion before hastly changing it back
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition, p. 237. Wizards of the CoastISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition, p. 238. Wizards of the CoastISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
  4. Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars, p. 37. TSR, IncISBN 978-0786903849.



Ao the Overgod
Major deities of Faerûn
Azuth | Bane | Chauntea | Cyric | Eilistraee | Gond | Helm | Ilmater | Kelemvor | Kossuth | Lathander | Lolth | Malar | Mask | Mielikki | Mystra | Oghma | Selûne | Shar | Shaundakul | Silvanus | Sune | Talos | Tempus | Torm | Tymora | Tyr | Umberlee | Uthgar | Waukeen
Other deities of Faerûn
Akadi | Auril | Beshaba | Deneir | Eldath | Finder | Garagos | Gargauth | Grumbar | Gwaeron Windstrom | Hoar | Istishia | Jergal | Lliira | Loviatar | Lurue | Milil | Nobanion | Red Knight | Savras | Sharess | Shiallia | Siamorphe | Talona | Tiamat | Ubtao | Ulutiu | Valkur | Velsharoon
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