Saint Bane
| Saint Bane | |
|---|---|
| General info | |
| Alignment: | Neutral Good (1E); Lawful Good (3E) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Species: | Human |
| Class: | Cleric 22/ Fighter 10 (1E); Paladin (3E) |
| Dates | |
| Age: | 700+/- |
Saint Bane the Scourger was a renowned paladin of Pelor. Saint Bane is regarded as the patron saint of all who hunt the undead. His symbol is a flaming black trident.
Description
Saint Bane appears as a six-foot tall man of about seventy years, with wild, white hair. It is said that Bane was granted a lifespan ten times that of an ordinary mortal, so it is likely that he has lived for some seven centuries. Bane wears plate armor, bears a shield, and is armed with a flaming trident. He often rides a white, good-aligned, nightmare-like creature.
Relationships
Saint Bane is a dedicated servant of Pelor, and an ally and former member of the Whiteguard.
Bane has made several powerful enemies in is career, not the least of whom is Orcus.
Home
Saint Bane wanders the planes, and often journeys into the Abyss.
History
It is said that Bane, early in his career, accomplished the incredible task of slaying three vampires. As he rose in power, Bane faced ever-deadlier foes, eventually slaying Khuul the Witch-Ghoul, a mighty servant of Orcus who terrorized the northern Flanaess centuries ago. Some say that Bane even went so far as battle the demon lord on his home plane, nearly slaying the Prince of the Undead. Impressed with Bane's valor, Pelor rewarded his mortal servant with sainthood.
Bibliography
- Bennie, Scott. "Setting Saintly Standards." Dragon #79. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary. "Paladins of Greyhawk." Dragon #306. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2003.