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=== On Dereth ===
=== On Dereth ===


On Dereth, Banderlings tried to take over human settlements <ref name=GuardianChief/>, sometimes with success.<ref>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Fiery Weapons#Lore&Dialog]]</ref><ref>2002/12 [[The Hall of the Tusker King]] - [[Edelbar Directions]]</ref> They also took over some underground human <ref>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Arwic Mines Rumor]]</ref> However, they were quite capable of establishing their own camps and forts.<ref>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Banderling Camp Directions]]</ref>
On Dereth, Banderlings tried to take over human settlements <ref name=GuardianChief/>, sometimes with success.<ref>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Fiery Weapons#Lore&Dialog]]</ref><ref>2002/12 [[The Hall of the Tusker King]] - [[Edelbar Directions]]</ref><ref>See for example [[45.6N, 37.3E - Banderling Cabbage Farm]], [[9.3N, 63.7E - Banderling Tower]], and the towns of [[Edelbar]] and [[Colier]]</ref> They also took over some underground human <ref>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Arwic Mines Rumor]]</ref> However, they were quite capable of establishing their own camps and forts.<ref>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Banderling Camp Directions]]</ref><ref>See for example [[49.4S, 45.8E - Banderling Fort]], [[73.0N, 6.6W - Banderling Village]], [[Banderling Fort]], and [[Banderling Castle]]</ref>


Another result of [[Aerbax]] Prodigal experiments was the creation of [[Harraag]], the Prodigal Banderling.<ref>2007/04 [[Strange Sightings]] - [[Aerbax's Prodigal Banderling]]</ref><ref name=ObservationsHarraag>2007/05 [[Prodigal Sons]] - [[Observations: Harraag]]</ref> Harraag was kidnapped from the [[Hidden Cavern]].<ref>2007/03 [[Ancient Enemies]] - [[Missing Persons Investigation]]</ref> Though it seemed the altered Banderling adapted well, the Banderling themselves were highly resistant to following any being perceived as different from or from outside their species, and this included [[Harraag]]. The Banderlings gathered large numbers to drive it off, and [[Harraag]] retreated to a physical cave, and, surprisingly, "ripped a hole into Portalspace*" in which to escape. Because of its unanticipated abilities, Aerbax did not perceive this experiment as a total failure, but decided to leave Harraag for now. <ref name=ObservationsHarraag/><ref name=ProdigalBanderling>2007/04 [[Strange Sightings]] - [[Aerbax's Prodigal Banderling#Lore & Dialog]]</ref>
They warred with Mosswarts, which were involved in the kidnapping of [[Candeth Martine]] and stole some ceremonial Banderling items.<ref name=MaceExplorer>2000/10 [[Hollow Victory]] - [[Mace of the Explorer Quest#Lore & Dialog]]</ref><ref>2000/10 [[Hollow Victory]] - [[A Battered Leather Journal]]</ref>
 
One of the results of [[Aerbax]] Prodigal experiments was the creation of [[Harraag]], the Prodigal Banderling.<ref>2007/04 [[Strange Sightings]] - [[Aerbax's Prodigal Banderling]]</ref><ref name=ObservationsHarraag>2007/05 [[Prodigal Sons]] - [[Observations: Harraag]]</ref> Harraag was kidnapped from the [[Hidden Cavern]].<ref>2007/03 [[Ancient Enemies]] - [[Missing Persons Investigation]]</ref> Though it seemed the altered Banderling adapted well, the Banderling themselves were highly resistant to following any being perceived as different from or from outside their species, and this included [[Harraag]]. The Banderlings gathered large numbers to drive it off, and [[Harraag]] retreated to a physical cave, and, surprisingly, "ripped a hole into Portalspace*" in which to escape. Because of its unanticipated abilities, Aerbax did not perceive this experiment as a total failure, but decided to leave Harraag for now. <ref name=ObservationsHarraag/><ref name=ProdigalBanderling>2007/04 [[Strange Sightings]] - [[Aerbax's Prodigal Banderling#Lore & Dialog]]</ref>


== Culture ==
== Culture ==

Revision as of 18:21, 15 November 2011

Related topics: Cultures, Banderling, Category:Banderling

Naturally most banderlings are very weak, but ever since the early days of Dereth they have been a favorite test subject of the Virindi. Back then, the strongest natural Banderling was the Chief, but since then the line between altered and natural Banderling has been blurred.

Banderlings are the larger cousins of Drudges and Mosswarts, all of whom are distantly related to the Tumerok. They are even less intelligent than other humanoids, but make up for this with sheer brutality. They prefer to fight in small packs, using heavy weapons or their sharp claws. On average, they stand seven feet tall, though their chiefs are even larger. Forest-dwellers by nature, they can also be found in Hea Tumerok strongholds and dungeons near the Aluvian lands.[1][2][3][4]

History

On Ezheret

Banderlings originate from the world the Tumeroks call Ezheret-Hazahtu, although they only live on the body they call Ezheret. This requires some explanation. While a sun does rise and fall in the sky, Ezheret actually orbits another, larger planet called Hazahtu. Hazahtu, or “The Blind Eye,” is an enormous, cloud-shrouded grey-blue orb. Ezheret is hot, humid, and prone to extended periods of foul weather. Gales and hurricanes are frequent, perhaps due to the unusual sparseness of dry land.[5] Ezheret is a moon world capable of supporting several species. Three of these species appear to have better than animal intelligence, capable of crafting rudimentary tools and sustaining a limited form of speech.[6]

The Banderlings share Ezheret with the Tumeroks, as well as the Drudges and Mosswarts.[5] [6]

[5]

On Dereth

On Dereth, Banderlings tried to take over human settlements [2], sometimes with success.[7][8][9] They also took over some underground human [10] However, they were quite capable of establishing their own camps and forts.[11][12]

They warred with Mosswarts, which were involved in the kidnapping of Candeth Martine and stole some ceremonial Banderling items.[13][14]

One of the results of Aerbax Prodigal experiments was the creation of Harraag, the Prodigal Banderling.[15][16] Harraag was kidnapped from the Hidden Cavern.[17] Though it seemed the altered Banderling adapted well, the Banderling themselves were highly resistant to following any being perceived as different from or from outside their species, and this included Harraag. The Banderlings gathered large numbers to drive it off, and Harraag retreated to a physical cave, and, surprisingly, "ripped a hole into Portalspace*" in which to escape. Because of its unanticipated abilities, Aerbax did not perceive this experiment as a total failure, but decided to leave Harraag for now. [16][18]

Culture

Rulers

The banderlings know chiefs as well as Champions. One of the Chiefs known by name is Dnaraag.[2][19] Succession takes place by challenging a former leader.[2]

Religions and Beliefs

Banderlings burn their dead to send their soul to the Sun.[2] They believe in (unnamed) gods.[2] They carve Statues and Idols, build shrines and create "holy symbols"[20]

Customs and Traditions

Banderlings are hunters, who prefer to live in ruins. They hunt Aurochs and Mites and use their hides. They know how to work stone. [2]

Banderlings also enslaved Drudges, who behold a grudge against them because of this.[21]

They are literate, but not able to express themselves as good as the other creatures from Ezheret.[18][22]

Real World Basis

Texts

Internet Articles

Factions

Items

Armor

Banderling Mask Platemail Hauberk of the Ogre

Weapons

Bludgeoning Sword Fire Spear Quarter Staff of Fire Shard of Harraag's Dagger (Weapon)

Miscellaneous

Aggressor Token Antagonist Token Predator Token Slayer Token Banderling Aggressor Scalp Banderling Aggressor Backpack Banderling Antagonist Scalp Banderling Antagonist Backpack Banderling Predator Scalp Banderling Predator Backpack Banderling Slayer Scalp Banderling Slayer Backpack Banderling Holy Symbol Banderling Idol Crude Carving Crude Statue Murky Gem Ringed Emblem Ring of Vines Stone Emblem Sack of Banderling ArtifactsFile:Shard of Harraag's Dagger (Trophy) Icon.png Shard of Harraag's Dagger (Trophy) Banderling Head Banderling Savage Arm Banderling Bone Ring (Trophy)

Quests

Art & Images

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References

  1. ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Bestiary: Banderlings
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 1999/11 Release - Banderlings: Guardian Chief
  3. ↑ 1999/11 Release - Asheron's Call Manual p. 57 - Banderlings
  4. ↑ 2010/06 Shifting Gears - Banderling (Town Network Painting)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Bestiary: Tumeroks
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 2003/05 Discoveries - Theories of Ezheret
  7. ↑ 1999/11 Release - Fiery Weapons#Lore&Dialog
  8. ↑ 2002/12 The Hall of the Tusker King - Edelbar Directions
  9. ↑ See for example 45.6N, 37.3E - Banderling Cabbage Farm, 9.3N, 63.7E - Banderling Tower, and the towns of Edelbar and Colier
  10. ↑ 1999/11 Release - Arwic Mines Rumor
  11. ↑ 1999/11 Release - Banderling Camp Directions
  12. ↑ See for example 49.4S, 45.8E - Banderling Fort, 73.0N, 6.6W - Banderling Village, Banderling Fort, and Banderling Castle
  13. ↑ 2000/10 Hollow Victory - Mace of the Explorer Quest#Lore & Dialog
  14. ↑ 2000/10 Hollow Victory - A Battered Leather Journal
  15. ↑ 2007/04 Strange Sightings - Aerbax's Prodigal Banderling
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 2007/05 Prodigal Sons - Observations: Harraag
  17. ↑ 2007/03 Ancient Enemies - Missing Persons Investigation
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 2007/04 Strange Sightings - Aerbax's Prodigal Banderling#Lore & Dialog
  19. ↑ 2003/11 Visions in the Darkness - Harraag, Banderling Champion#Lore & Dialog
  20. ↑ 2005/01 Assault - Banderling Shrine Quest
  21. ↑ 2003/11 Visions in the Darkness - Scrum, Drudge Seraph Mystic#Lore&Dialog
  22. ↑ Banderling Utterances
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