Bugbears

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Lore

From ages beyond count, Bugbears have strode the face of this world, bringing war to the pointed hearts of elves, and the fallow hearts of Man. How can other races feel that world belong to other race?? Only Bugbears have the passion in heart, the might in arm, and the wisdom in mind to hold this world, greatest of Marjack's creations and Marjacks gift to Bugbears! From the Lands Humankind calls Turkey do Bugbears sweep, driving fear and suffering to the weak lands of other races. Tis the right Marjack bestowed upon Bugbears, that Bugbears will straddle this world, standing as Collossus, with one foot on world, and other foot in the realms of spirit, for truly only Bugbears may see what lies beyond Marjack's veil. Hearken, and be told of the Tribes, and the structure that has endured many HUMAN inventions, and broken the might of ELVEN armies as dry kindling.

One Bugbear stands at the head of tribe, one Bugbear leads, blessed in Marjacks might and main, and this bugbear is named Atan-Ashi which mean in coarse human tongue, ' Highest Warrior.' Atan Ashi control all life of tribe, commanding respect as chosen of Marjack and from the power Marjack bestow upon Atan Ashi's arm. All listen to Atan Ashi, and all bow to no other creature, for only Bugbear is fit to rule Bugbear.

Beneath Atan Ashi, stand the Ashi, or warriors. Ashi make up all of tribe, from youngest Bugbear to eldest. All Bugbears that may lift weapon are warriors of Marjack, and all Bugbears are granted Marjacks strength in arm. Ashi, though, have more important matters. Ashi as well are the farmers, the crafters... Ashi provide for the tribe, and as such, Ashi price is raised beyond all the coffer holdings of Human and Elven nations. Without Ashi, the tribe would die, like cancerous tree, or be without art, as the Human tribes.

Beneath Ashi, fall the women and children. Even these are Ashi, forged in the grip of Marjack, but Su-Ashi. Su Ashi mean, again in the coarse tongue of Humankind.. " Tamed Warriors ". Su Ashi have not gained the fire of Marjack, and have not proven Bugbears of true might and main, yet.

Finally, come the least of the Tribes. Gojun-Ashi. Gojun Ashi mean " Lowest Warrior " and Gojun Ashi are nothing. Orphans, Gojun Ashi have no teacher in the ways of craft, so the Tribe must care for Gojun Ashi, for Marjack has commanded that no Bugbear child die when another may prevent it. Gojun Ashi, though, have no value, for Gojun Ashi know no trade, no nothing to be taught from father ( or mother ) to son ( or daughter ). The Tribe cares for Gojun Ashi and in return, Gojun Ashi learn two things. Gojun Ashi learn to fight, and the True path of Marjack. Gojun Ashi are traded often, to other tribes, for Gojun Ashi value is nothing compared to value of Ashi. Gojun Ashi have no say, only can Gojun Ashi follow commands of Atan Ashi, even to the death. In the Dance of Marjack, or battle, Gojun Ashi are the first to bring war down, and the first to drive Human and Elves to ground. Gojun Ashi boots are the first to crush the fragile bones beneath hard heel, and Gojun Ashi hands wield the weapon that draw first blood. Gojun Ashi are also first to die, souls screaming to Marjacks torturing grasp if Gojun Ashi has failed.

Should Bugbear die in battle, Bugbear rises to feet of Marjack, and become soldier in Marjacks Army. Should Bugbear kill slayer, then Bugbear rises to mingle with Marjack.. be coming general in Marjacks army, for greater glory.

One thing more, The reason for the covering of Bugbear arm. When a Bugbear is born, Marjack attends to the child. Marjack touches lightly the arm the child will use forever, and in that istant, Marjack gives child strength and might. Because arm is holy, it belong not to bugbear that carry it, but to Marjack only. As such, no one save other Bugbear, and then ONLY Hidewalker, may see holy flesh of Marjack

Reproduction

"A bugbear may procreate with anything, they are highly xenophobic, however. although when the mating drive comes over them they may procreate with other bugbears,goblins,elvish women(although the amount of riverwater that one takes is amazing) farm implements such as scythes, tractors,or hammers, fauna, preferable trees, croplands, volcanos,the air, etc.etc. The power of the bugbear seed is such that although there is no genetic connection between these things and the bugbear the sperm will force the object, plant, and/or sentient being to reproduce. The emtional/mental state of the bugbear and the bugbear's partner upon conception also affects the mental state of the bugbear upon birth and it will maintain that mental or emotional state once fully grown to adulthood as well. there are no known records of any bugbear other than purebreeds (those born a a coupling between a two bugbears) being born from anything other than anger and violence.

unlike other races, however, that produce halfbreeds the genetic materials of the bugbear are SO superior that it will always produce a bugbear. a few examples of this are as follows:

Vo'Kor, father by the coupling of a bugbear male and a dwarven steam powered locomotion machine. for the pinkies it's dwarven name is a train.

Graavish Doomshield, birthed by the coupling of a bugbear female and a mountain.

Drago, fathered by a bugbear male and and ironwood tree that was on fire.

Zi'Gor birthed by the coupling of a bugbear female and a lumberjack.

Ty, descended from a bugbear male and a female Githyanki warrior

However Nanga Doomspear, the hidewalker of the Oldest tribe, was born of a coupling between a bugbear male and female."

excert from renowned bugbear scholar Dr. Thomas P. Clark the 4th, esquire Ph.D in his new paper:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/Irikku80/Ragnar_Bugbear_God_of_Death_by_Shid.jpg Bugbear god of Death

BUGBEARS & YOU:

run as fast as you can, for the love of god run before they get us: a study of the bugbear and it's culture

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 One thing more, The reason for the covering of Bugbear arm. When a Bugbear is born, [[Marjack]] attends to the child. [[Marjack]] touches lightly the arm the child will use forever, and in that istant, [[Marjack]] gives child strength and might. Because arm is holy, it belong not to bugbear that carry it, but to [[Marjack]] only. As such, no one save other Bugbear, and then ONLY Hidewalker, may see holy flesh of [[Marjack]]
-==Ecology==
-Bugbears live a life based around survival, often becoming rogues. Bugbears also make excellent barbarians. They tend to be sound military tacticians, and individuals can be highly intelligent. Bugbears are less likely to mate than other goblinoids, however, and have a smaller population. They have to compete with races their smaller cousins don't, such as [[Giant (Dungeons & Dragons)|giants]] and giant-kin.
-Individual bugbears will sometimes work as mercenaries with other sorts of goblin-kin, acting as front-line muscle or even assuming leadership positions in [[Hobgoblin (Dungeons & Dragons)|hobgoblin]] tribes. They assume mastery over goblins whenever it suits them. Goblins are always quick on their toes when bugbears are around, for the unwary are liable to end up in a bugbear stew-pot.
-Bugbears typically lair near cities so that they can practice the larceny that is a hallmark of their race. Bugbear society has units called routs and cetes. Young, aggressive bugbears often organize themselves into routs, which are basically small mobile gangs. Cetes are larger and somewhat more stationary groups of bugbears that only move on when local food supplies have been exhausted.
-Bugbears are carnivores who survive primarily by hunting.Continual hunger is pegged as being one of the major motivators for bugbears, who unsurprisingly prefer meat. Greed is also another major motivator. They will eat anything they can kill, including sentient beings. Intruders are considered a valuable source of food, so bugbears rarely bother to negotiate with them. They have a fondness for glittery, shiny objects and weapons, however, so they will sometimes parley if they think they can get something exceptional. Bugbears also enjoy strong wine and ale, sometimes to excess. Rarely, they will take slaves.
-Unlike their smaller cousins, bugbears operate equally well in daylight and great darkness. A bugbear is considered mature by the age of 11. They live for approximately 75 years.
-===Typical physical characteristics===
-Bugbears resemble hairy, feral goblins standing seven feet tall. They take their name from their noses and claws, which are similar to those of bears. Their claws are not long and sharp enough to be used as weapons, so bugbears often armor and arm themselves with a variety of purloined gear. Most often, this gear is second-rate and in poor repair.
-Bugbear eyes are greenish white with red pupils, and their wedge-shaped ears rise from the tops of their heads. Most bugbears have hides ranging from light yellow to yellow brown and their thick, coarse hair ranges from brown to brick red. The bugbears of the Land of Black Ice are known to have blue fur.
-Bugbears have exceptional sight and hearing, able to see in pitch darkness. They move with amazing stealth.
-===Alignment===
-Bugbears are usually chaotic evil.
-===Religion===
-Bugbears have their own [[Bugbear pantheon|pantheon]], led by [[Hruggek]]. Other members of the bugbear pantheon include [[Grankhul]] and [[Skiggaret]]. Other entities worshiped by bugbears include [[Erythnul]], [[Geryon (Dungeons & Dragons)|Geryon]], and [[Iuz]], and [[Meriadar]] often receives the worship of those bugbears who have forsaken evil. The bugbear gods are martial, but more diverse than those of the goblins and [[Orc (Dungeons & Dragons)|orcs]]. Local bugbear pantheons also have minor deities of fertility, earth, and death; sometimes, the bugbears treat the demigod [[Stalker (Dungeons & Dragons)|Stalker]] as their darkness/death god. Many bugbears of a more orderly bent serve [[Baalzebul (Dungeons & Dragons)|Baalzebul]].
-Bugbear priests and shamans tend to be more inventive in both their magic use and their myths than most goblinoids, as befits their chaotic nature (in the flexible/creative sense) and higher intelligence. Even so, their creator god Hruggek sits in a cave in [[Pandemonium (Dungeons & Dragons)|Pandemonium]] surrounded by severed heads, so there's little question of the fundamental bugbear attitude. Bugbears tend to be more subtle than other goblinoids, however. They are always watchful for omens from the gods, particularly in the form of lightning or violent weather changes. They seek to stay on the good side of Skiggaret, their god of fear, who sends omens in the form of sudden chills, the rising of hackles, and magical pools of darkness.
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