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== Background == | == Background == | ||
=== Ascension === | === Ascension === | ||
Before they were gods, the Three were once mortal men who dreamed of godhood. They set out into the world amassing power and defeating all who opposed them. Once they had gathered enough power, the Three set their sights on Jergal, the ancient | Before they were gods, the Three were once mortal men who dreamed of godhood. They set out into the world amassing power and defeating all who opposed them. Once they had gathered enough power, the Three set their sights on Jergal, the ancient God of Death whose power they coveted the most. They stormed Jergal's realm and confronted him at his throne. However, they were taken aback by Jergal's willingness to step aside as the Lord of the End had grown tired of his power and station. Jergal proposed a game of chance to the three so they could divide his power amongst themselves wihout killing each other for it. | ||
Bane was the ultimate winner and chose Tyranny, Strife and Hatred. Myrkul came in second place and chose to rule the Dead and Jergal became his steward. Bhaal was in last place so Murder and Death was given to him. The Three had achieved their goal and ascended as gods and went unto Faerûn to spread their new faith and dominions. | Bane was the ultimate winner and chose Tyranny, Strife and Hatred. Myrkul came in second place and chose to rule the Dead and Jergal became his steward. Bhaal was in last place so Murder and Death was given to him. The Three had achieved their goal and ascended as gods and went unto Faerûn to spread their new faith and dominions. | ||
=== Time of Troubles === | === Time of Troubles === | ||
Despite their ascension, Bane and Myrkul still wished for more power and stole the Tables of Fate from the overgod Ao who they believed some of his power was tied to the tablets. When Ao noticed the theft, he summoned all the gods and demanded that the tablets be returned but no one step foward. Tired of their power plays and negligence of their duties, Ao banished all the gods (except the god Helm who was commanded to guard the gates of Heaven) to the mortal world and forbade entry into the Divine realms until the tablets were return. | Despite their ascension, Bane and Myrkul still wished for more power and stole the Tables of Fate from the overgod Ao who they believed some of his power was tied to the tablets. When Ao noticed the theft, he summoned all the gods and demanded that the tablets be returned but no one step foward. Tired of their power plays and negligence of their duties, Ao banished all the gods (except the god Helm who was commanded to guard the gates of Heaven) to the mortal world and forbade entry into the Divine realms until the tablets were return. | ||