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	Bane (BAIN), one of the Dark Gods, was the ultimate tyrant and a thoroughly evil and malicious being who reveled in hatred and strife and was worshiped by those who in turn enjoyed such wickedness. From his throne in the Black Bastion, he ruled over select parts of Faerûn through his clergy. In religious art, he was depicted as a looming, brooding black hand ready to crush the world in its palm, as an empty black throne, or as a shadowy, vaguely human-shaped figure garbed in garments of black streaked with red sitting on a throne of skulls. The one constant in these depictions was a jewel-encrusted gauntlet streaked with blood. While Bane hated most of the Faerûnian pantheon, in particular he hated Mystra and dreamed of torturing her and consuming her power. He devoted much research to trying to learn ways in which other gods have in the past subsumed the powers of rival gods whom they destroyed, for Bane desired above all to gain true supreme power by acquiring governance over all magic. The Black Lord was destroyed in conflict with Torm during the Time of Troubles, and his portfolio was given to the once-mortal Cyric by Ao, along with the portfolios of Myrkul and Bhaal. Loviatar and Talona served Bane indirectly by serving Bhaal.		Bane (BAIN), one of the Dark Gods, was the ultimate tyrant and a thoroughly evil and malicious being who reveled in hatred and strife and was worshiped by those who in turn enjoyed such wickedness. From his throne in the Black Bastion, he ruled over select parts of Faerûn through his clergy. In religious art, he was depicted as a looming, brooding black hand ready to crush the world in its palm, as an empty black throne, or as a shadowy, vaguely human-shaped figure garbed in garments of black streaked with red sitting on a throne of skulls. The one constant in these depictions was a jewel-encrusted gauntlet streaked with blood. While Bane hated most of the Faerûnian pantheon, in particular he hated Mystra and dreamed of torturing her and consuming her power. He devoted much research to trying to learn ways in which other gods have in the past subsumed the powers of rival gods whom they destroyed, for Bane desired above all to gain true supreme power by acquiring governance over all magic. The Black Lord was destroyed in conflict with Torm during the Time of Troubles, and his portfolio was given to the once-mortal Cyric by Ao, along with the portfolios of Myrkul and Bhaal. Loviatar and Talona served Bane indirectly by serving Bhaal.
	Much of Bane’s power was absorbed by Cyric, the Prince of Lies, when the Black Lord was destroyed by Torm, the Lord of Duty. As is the case with Myrkul, a small fraction of Bane’s essence remains in the Realms. Fragments of his personality were scattered among his 25 or more surviving Baneliches (clerical liches of Bane). In centuries past, the Black Lord had transformed over 35 living High Imperceptors at the end of their tenure into undead “Mouths of Bane” — Baneliches. In the wake of the Godswar, each Banelich now believes itself to be the reincarnated form of Bane, with the expected corresponding megalomaniacal plans for conquering Faerûn. They are also the only known beings in the Realms to either still receive spells from Bane and/or grant themselves clerical spell-like abilities without a living divine patron.		Much of Bane’s power was absorbed by Cyric, the Prince of Lies, when the Black Lord was destroyed by Torm, the Lord of Duty. As is the case with Myrkul, a small fraction of Bane’s essence remains in the Realms. Fragments of his personality were scattered among his 25 or more surviving Baneliches (clerical liches of Bane). In centuries past, the Black Lord had transformed over 35 living High Imperceptors at the end of their tenure into undead “Mouths of Bane” — Baneliches. In the wake of the Godswar, each Banelich now believes itself to be the reincarnated form of Bane, with the expected corresponding megalomaniacal plans for conquering Faerûn. They are also the only known beings in the Realms to either still receive spells from Bane and/or grant themselves clerical spell-like abilities without a living divine patron.

			Bane preferred never to be seen in person and hence almost never sent a pure avatar to the Realms. He did possess mortals from time to time to serve as his ersatz avatars, preferring young and good-looking men of slim build, cultured tastes, wealth, and power — often bored young noblemen. Any person Bane possessed quickly assumed the appearance of a handsome, black-haired man of oily looks and a derisive, even cruel, manner. Bane’s control over a body was complete, though the owner retained awareness of the body’s deeds and surroundings. Often the person whose body Bane inhabited went mad watching Bane ruin the lives of those around him and all he held dear.

	Bane often manifested as eyes of red blazing flame surrounded by darkness, whether it was night or not. Another favored form was that of a black, taloned hand whose touch was like ice (and was, in fact, a chill touch) reaching out of a cloud of darkness. In either manifestation, Bane retained the mighty magical powers of his avatar form, including the ability to cause instant death by touch or glance at will. He delighted above all in manipulating mortals through their fear of him, and his every word and deed acted to further such influence. He lashed out without qualm when necessary — but only when absolutely necessary, preferring not to use brute force when he need not. Bane enforced his will, gave aid to his faithful, or showed his favor through a variety of servitor creatures as well, including baatezu (of all lesser and least varieties), beholders and their kin, black dragons, death tyrants (undead eye tyrants, the remains of, beholders who rebelled against Bane or failed him), imps, maelephants, banelar, simpathetics, and all manner of creature possessed by pride incarnates (a type of extraplanar creature). The Black Lord sometimes showed his presence through the imprint of a giant footprint from a mailed boot beneath which the very earth was charred. The discovery of a single black sapphire or the presence of red powder (often powdered carnelian) was said to indicate Bane's approval or disapproval, respectively.		Bane often manifested as eyes of red blazing flame surrounded by darkness, whether it was night or not. Another favored form was that of a black, taloned hand whose touch was like ice (and was, in fact, a chill touch) reaching out of a cloud of darkness. In either manifestation, Bane retained the mighty magical powers of his avatar form, including the ability to cause instant death by touch or glance at will. He delighted above all in manipulating mortals through their fear of him, and his every word and deed acted to further such influence. He lashed out without qualm when necessary — but only when absolutely necessary, preferring not to use brute force when he need not. Bane enforced his will, gave aid to his faithful, or showed his favor through a variety of servitor creatures as well, including baatezu (of all lesser and least varieties), beholders and their kin, black dragons, death tyrants (undead eye tyrants, the remains of, beholders who rebelled against Bane or failed him), imps, maelephants, banelar, simpathetics, and all manner of creature possessed by pride incarnates (a type of extraplanar creature). The Black Lord sometimes showed his presence through the imprint of a giant footprint from a mailed boot beneath which the very earth was charred. The discovery of a single black sapphire or the presence of red powder (often powdered carnelian) was said to indicate Bane's approval or disapproval, respectively.

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	The High Imperceptor was in theory the supreme living servant of Bane (numerous former High Imperceptors survive as Baneliches) and was formerly directly recognized as such by Bane, but in practice this declared leadership was often		The High Imperceptor was in theory the supreme living servant of Bane (numerous former High Imperceptors survive as Baneliches) and was formerly directly recognized as such by Bane, but in practice this declared leadership was often
	not the actual case. Well before the Time of Troubles, Fzoul Chembryl of Zhentil Keep led a powerful faction of the church into schism. He then assumed complete authority of the splinter branch - an act whose temerity Bane rewarded by possessing Fzoul directly when the Fall of the Gods came down upon Faerun. There have been other rebel leaders in the church of Bane, such as the Risen Cult of Bane, the Orthodox Church of Bane, the True Church of Bane, the Old Church of Bane, and so on. Bane suffered such strife to continue down the years because it brought eager service beyond the call of duty and because he delighted in the strife itself.		not the actual case. Well before the Time of Troubles, Fzoul Chembryl of Zhentil Keep led a powerful faction of the church into schism. He then assumed complete authority of the splinter branch - an act whose temerity Bane rewarded by possessing Fzoul directly when the Fall of the Gods came down upon Faerun. There have been other rebel leaders in the church of Bane, such as the Risen Cult of Bane, the Orthodox Church of Bane, the True Church of Bane, the Old Church of Bane, and so on. Bane suffered such strife to continue down the years because it brought eager service beyond the call of duty and because he delighted in the strife itself.
	Specialty priests of Bane were known as ~~dreadmasters~~, a term used regardless of the gender of its owner. About 10% of the total priesthood of the church of Bane was comprised of ~~dreadmasters~~ and most were kept in low-level positions. Some specialty priests of Bane operated outside the rigid church hierarchy; they were mainly adventurers and hermits seeking to create their own power base to eventually destroy the others.		Specialty priests of Bane were known as [[Dreadmaster]]s, a term used regardless of the gender of its owner. About 10% of the total priesthood of the church of Bane was comprised of [[Dreadmaster]]s and most were kept in low-level positions. Some specialty priests of Bane operated outside the rigid church hierarchy; they were mainly adventurers and hermits seeking to create their own power base to eventually destroy the others.
	Novices of Bane's clergy were addressed as slave, but if named by Bane from a speaking altar or in a dream vision, they became full priests of the god and gained the title of Watchful Brother/Watchful Sister. From there, they ascended through the following rankings: Deadly Adept, Trusted Servant, Willing Whip, Hooded Menace, Black Fang, Striking Hand, Vigilant Talon, Masked Death, Dark Doom, Higher Doom, and Deep Mystery. This latter title was a general one held by all clergy members of 12th and greater level. A priest of this rank addressed fellow clergy members of higher ranks or levels as Deeper Mystery (not to do so was regarded as a deliberate insult). Known individual titles among the Banites of Deeper Mystery included Vigilator, Lord/Lady of Mysteries, Lord/Lady of the Hand, Imperceptor, Dark Imperceptor, Grand Bloodletter, High Inquisitor, and High Imperceptor. All except the last title were self-bestowed, but such self-given titles had to be confirmed and used upon the bestower by a higher ranking priest before they were formally recognized.		Novices of Bane's clergy were addressed as slave, but if named by Bane from a speaking altar or in a dream vision, they became full priests of the god and gained the title of Watchful Brother/Watchful Sister. From there, they ascended through the following rankings: Deadly Adept, Trusted Servant, Willing Whip, Hooded Menace, Black Fang, Striking Hand, Vigilant Talon, Masked Death, Dark Doom, Higher Doom, and Deep Mystery. This latter title was a general one held by all clergy members of 12th and greater level. A priest of this rank addressed fellow clergy members of higher ranks or levels as Deeper Mystery (not to do so was regarded as a deliberate insult). Known individual titles among the Banites of Deeper Mystery included Vigilator, Lord/Lady of Mysteries, Lord/Lady of the Hand, Imperceptor, Dark Imperceptor, Grand Bloodletter, High Inquisitor, and High Imperceptor. All except the last title were self-bestowed, but such self-given titles had to be confirmed and used upon the bestower by a higher ranking priest before they were formally recognized.
	Banites addressed each other only by title unless the mix of individuals present would cause confusion without the addition of a surname. Banite clergy bowed, knelt to, or kissed the boots of superiors, depending on the difference in their ranks and what they were ordered to do. When in the presence of non worshipers of Bane, Banite clergy addressed each other as Brother/Sister Faithful unless speaking to a superior of considerably ~~greate~~ rank, whereupon Dread Brother/Sister would be used.		Banites addressed each other only by title unless the mix of individuals present would cause confusion without the addition of a surname. Banite clergy bowed, knelt to, or kissed the boots of superiors, depending on the difference in their ranks and what they were ordered to do. When in the presence of non worshipers of Bane, Banite clergy addressed each other as Brother/Sister Faithful unless speaking to a superior of considerably greater rank, whereupon Dread Brother/Sister would be used.
	Priests of Bane prided themselves on cold, decisive thought, speech, and action. Sarcasm and cutting authority were valued over shouting, loss of temper, or uncontrolled behavior. Two priests arguing to the death may well have appeared as softly polite but insistent noblemen debating some minor point right up to the last moments of one (or both) of their lives.		Priests of Bane prided themselves on cold, decisive thought, speech, and action. Sarcasm and cutting authority were valued over shouting, loss of temper, or uncontrolled behavior. Two priests arguing to the death may well have appeared as softly polite but insistent noblemen debating some minor point right up to the last moments of one (or both) of their lives.

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	'''Bane''' 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]].		'''Bane''' 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]].

	Bane, as a part of the Dead Three, had originally received his portfolio from [[Jergal]] like [[Myrkul]] and [[Bhaal]]. Though he was killed by [[Torm]] during the [[Time of Troubles]], he was able to revive himself through his son Iyachtu Xvim, who briefly held his tenure. Thus, Bane is the only of the Dead Three to return to power as a [[deity]].		Bane, as a part of the Dead Three, had originally received his portfolio from [[Jergal]] like [[Myrkul]] and [[Bhaal]].

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	~~{{FRWiki article\|Bane}}~~
	: ''For the spell, see [[Bane]].''		: ''For the spell, see [[Bane]].''
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{{FRWiki article|Bane}}
: ''For the spell, see [[Bane]].''
{{Deity|name=
|icon=Ig_hu_bane.png
|alias=The Black Lord, the Black Hand, the Lord of Darkness
|power=G
|pantheon=F
|symbol=Green rays squeezed forth from a black fist
|alignment=LE
|cleric=LE, LN, NE
|portfolio=Strife, hatred, tyranny, fear
|worshippers=Conquerors, evil [[fighter]]s and [[monk]]s, tyrants, [[wizard]]s
|domain_destruct=1
|domain_evil=1
|domain_law=1
|domain_canon=Hatred and Tyranny
|weapon=[[Morningstar]]
|weapon_canon=
|allies=[[Loviatar]], [[Malar]], [[Mask]], and [[Talona]]
|enemies=The Triad, [[Helm]], [[Lathander]], [[Mystra]], [[Oghma]], [[Cyric]]}}
'''Bane''' 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]].

Bane, as a part of the Dead Three, had originally received his portfolio from [[Jergal]] like [[Myrkul]] and [[Bhaal]]. Though he was killed by [[Torm]] during the [[Time of Troubles]], he was able to revive himself through his son Iyachtu Xvim, who briefly held his tenure. Thus, Bane is the only of the Dead Three to return to power as a [[deity]].