Bandos

Bandos (also known as the Big High War God, Goblin God and Sky Goblin) is a god of war and the deity of many of Gielinor's less intelligent races such as goblins and ogres, although orks and some ogres at least know his name (according to the High Priest in Land of the Goblins). Until recently, Bandos was almost completely forgotten by the humans of Gielinor due to his disappearance after the God Wars.



Bandos and the God Wars
Bandos was one of the most active fighters in the bloody Third Age, also known as the God Wars. It would seem Bandos arrived during the wars, and according to goblin religion, he attempted to recruit many of the world's races to fight for him. The dwarves, demons, and humans all refused, as they were already fighting for others gods such as Saradomin and Zamorak. Eventually Bandos managed to recruit a number of followers, mainly consisting of unintelligent and bloodthirsty races.

During the God Wars, Bandos seemed to fight for the mere sake of battle. His allegiance was ever-shifting, his sole desire to revel in the bloodshed that threatened to destroy the world. While at times he fought alone, he is known to have entered alliances with Armadyl and Saradomin. This was merely so that he could win certain battles, and once these were over, he quickly turned upon them. Wilderness was one of the main sites where armies of Bandos battled, adding the chaos and confusion to armies of Saradomin and Zamorak, who were destroying the remnants of Zaros' empire there.

Bandos's army is one of the four combatants in the God Wars Dungeon battle, which is even today being fought over the mighty Godsword. Despite the fact that the God Wars ended over 4,000 years ago, the battle is still raging on, as its combatants were frozen during combat. His army consists mainly of unintelligent races that primarily use melee combat, although they do have a smaller number of archers and mages.

When the God Wars came to an end and the Edicts of Guthix were put in place, Bandos left Gielinor, although he still has a small but ever-growing following.

The Goblins


Bandos found the first goblins during his search for followers that would fight for him in the God Wars. He discovered them in a seperate world known as Yu'biusk. This massive world was large and marshy, with massive mushrooms and other strange plants and structures covering the surface; overall, it was rich and fertile. Bandos forced the goblins to come with him to Gielinor, training them in the ways of combat and ultimately turning them into brutal and violent warriors. Yu'biusk and all that remained were all but destroyed; the once rich land was charred black, covered in craters and poisoned sludge. By the end of Bandos's reign, it was completely uninhabitable. The goblins, who were much stronger and more numerous than they are today, fought for Bandos in twelve different tribes:


 * Thorobshuun
 * Ekeleshuun
 * Garagorshuun
 * Idithuun
 * Rekeshuun
 * Narogoshuun
 * Dragokishuun
 * Dorgeshuun
 * Huzamogaarb
 * Horogothgar
 * Saragorgak
 * Yurkologokh

The tribes served him unquestioningly, refering to him as the "Big High War God". Bandos used the goblins wastefully, sending them to battles that they could not possibly win for mere sport. Today many of the tribes have been wiped out entirely.

One tribe, the Dorgeshuun, fled his rule, realizing that they would be forced to extinction if they followed him any longer. Bandos, enraged, banished them to a life beneath the surface, intending to punish them. The Dorgeshuun, however, soon adapted, constructing the grand city of Dorgesh-Kaan. The Dorgeshuun now oppose violence in all its forms and are amongst the most peaceful races in Gielinor. Most goblins today are still similar to their ancenstors, although their strength has greatly diminished and their violent ways have eased slightly.

The Ogres
Little is known of Bandos's involvement with the ogres. Bandos is believed to have led the ogres into the Feldip Hills during the God Wars, where they established Gu'tanoth and enslaved the peaceful skavids.

Religion
In goblin religion it is believed that Bandos will one day send the "Chosen Commander" to Gielinor, who will than lead the goblins to victory over the rest of the world. (Except by Grubfoot who believes chosen commander will bring peace to the goblin race) The Dorgeshuun goblin Zanik is believed by some to be the Commander. The goblins are also expected to follow a series of commandments that detail Bandos's demands. The commands were given at a battle with goblins. They fought the 'Beardy-Short-People', (dwarves), here, as well as the evils of the 'God of Dark Flame'. They are, as follows:

"Not to run from battle. Cowards must die!

Not to show mercy. Merciful must die!

Not to doubt Big High War God. Doubters must die!

Not to make own plans. Thinkers must die!"

Whether or not these exact commandments are followed by Bandos's other followers is unknown, although they likely follow similar rules. Bandosian religion puts great value on war, strength, and subservience to Bandos.



Followers
Bandos has one of the largest following in all of Runescape. Only their stupidity, dispersed numbers, and disorganisation have prevented them from causing serious problems for the rest of the world. These followers include:


 * Ogres
 * Goblins
 * Hobgoblins
 * Orks (although some seem to follow Zamorak)
 * Jogres
 * Cyclops
 * Giants
 * General Graardor's race (now extinct)

For quick killcount kill the hobgoblins and goblins



Trivia

 * Bandos's symbol can be used on a gravestone. This type can be purchased only in Keldagrim, the dwarven capital city.
 * There are very few items dedicated to Bandos at the moment. These include the ancient mace, Bandos armour, and the Bandos Godsword.

Additionally, if you have completed As a First Resort..., you may use the Bandos Pool. This marks you as a follower of Bandos, and ensures that you will not be attacked by his followers for one hour.