Bristlebane
God of mischief; Brell's close ally, honored alongside Brell in a shared temple in gnomish Ak'Anon.
- Type
- Deity
- Allegiance
- The Underfoot — Brell's makers
- Attested in
- EQ1EQ2
- Sources
- 46 texts
Overview
Drawn from Bristlebane - The King of Thieves — deity description.EQ1Primary · mirrored
Followers of Bristlebane believe in having fun, at the expense of nearly all else.
Bards, rogues, jesters, gamblers and gypsies are all typical followers. They are almost always very charming, clever, and witty, traits which all Bristlebane followers should strive to have.
Mischief in all its forms is encouraged. Practical jokes are performed as if they are the highest of rituals.
Very few of Bristlebane's followers are outright wicked in their desires but it is best to keep at least one eye on your purse if they are about.
And never let one deal you a hand of King's Court.
Overview
Drawn from The History of Halflings (House Item) — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
Through my own experiences, I have gained knowledge and insight into the halflings. Each part of this history tome can only be completed in its own time.
Story 1
When the gods decided to place folk on Norrath, we halflings were the most fortunate folk, created by Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane, the King of Thieves. And what a great place he put us, in our beloved Rivervale.
We named it Rivervale as a river flowed through the soft-sloped hills that eventually rose into higher and narrower clefts that kept us safe. To one reach Rivervale, you had to pass through either the KithicorForest or the Misty Thicket, neither of which was forgiving to the unwary.
Beyond the Misty Thicket, you see, lay the home of a particularly foul band of goblins—Runnyeye Citadel. Nasty folk and a nasty place, that's for sure. While they weren't very bright, they were certainly very annoying.
On the other side there was KithicorForest, a darker and much more sinister place. Our legends had it that in the beginnings of time, Cazic-Thule tripped over a root jutting out from the forest floor and put an awful curse on the whole place! True as I'm breathing!
The halflings of Rivervale and Misty Thicket created a really cozy place in the world. While the humans and the elves all seemed to have their troubles, our lives went on for generations, pretty much as they always had. We did some farming and gathered honey jum.
Official Lore
13Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
EverQuest Manual — The Deities of Norrath
Bertoxxulous. Lovers of death and disease; dedicated to spreading both. Brell Serilis. Chosen inhabitants of the underground; slightly antagonistic. Bristlebane Fizzlethorpe. True believers of fun and mischief; doctrine disregards trust and honesty. Cazic-Thule. Followers are ruled by fear; hate, cruelty and torture abound.
Read the full sourceMeldrath: Balance Sundered
It is said that Meldrath had a conjoined twin with whom he was connected at the chest. One boy's heart was as pure as the waters of the Vasty Deep and his eyes shone with a beautiful light and the other's heart was as dark and cold as the waters of the Ink Sea and his eyes were as black as two pools of oil.
Read the full sourceSecrets of Faydwer – Unfolding the Lore: Part 1 - 8/24/07
…Meldrath's mother, however, wanted the two sons she thought she deserved and constantly sought a way to disconnect them. One day Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane, ruler of the Plane of Mischief disguised himself as a healer and gave their mother a magic sword to disconnect them. She ran home and, finding them asleep, plunged the sword between them.
Read the full sourceBrenlo
…Brenlo was young when he first encountered a Bixie. He trapped it in a clay pot and set it loose upon his sister. He laughed for hours at his prank knowing that he could learn to love bringing that same joy to others. It was then that he came to the notice of Bristlebane.
Read the full sourceThe Fabled Planes of Power Lore – Part 5 - 3/18/08
…They lived in peace, gliding through Ak'Anon wrapped in each other's arms like slow dancers. But Meldrath's mother constantly sought a way to disconnect them wanting to have two complete sons instead of one.
Read the full sourceOn the Town of: Rivervale – 6/29/07
…These happy-go-lucky little halflings follow the teachings of Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane. Nearly all are loyal to Beek Guinders, the High Priest of Mischief, and he acts as their spokesperson in all external affairs. His clerics maintain a small church known as the Chapel of Mischief where they administer to the needs of the citizenry.
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The History of Halflings (House Item)
…When the gods decided to place folk on Norrath, we halflings were the most fortunate folk, created by Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane, the King of Thieves. And what a great place he put us, in our beloved Rivervale. We named it Rivervale as a river flowed through the soft-sloped hills that eventually rose into higher and narrower clefts that kept us safe.
Read the full sourceThe Age of Monuments (Lore)
…Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane and Cazic-Thule came next to Norrath, and Brell met them, concocting a second pact with these latter gods, wishing another excuse to create more peoples into the world. Rallos Zek again watched from afar, determined to add to his creation as well, and this time Brell convinced the Warlord to join the pact, assuring him that it was ind…
Read the full sourceCouncil of the Gods
…"I propose a compromise," she said, her gaze moving from one god to the next. "It will not be ideal for any of us, and it does not come without risk. But I feel it is the only way to satisfy all our objectives and restore balance between us and the mortals." Bristlebane perked an ear. "Speak, please, for this endless debate is maddening even for me."
Read the full sourceBidils the Quickhand, Misty Thicket
…"hhh yes! Those days were fair indeed. How I do miss them! Of course, that is not to say that Bidils the Quickhand does not appreciate the eyes and favor of [Bristlebane] upon him! In fact, it is quite the contrary! I do love a good prank! Yes, quite lovely so!" "Fizzlethorp Bristlebane, indeed quite the trickster and with a sense of humor! I bet you could no…
Read the full sourceCrest of the Unicorn Quest
…Lady Gelistial says 'Lithiniath was once a proud and noble Unicorn until he stumbled upon the realm of Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane. The lord of mischief twisted the magical nature of Lithiniath. The once noble unicorns fur grew blacker as delusions clouded his mind and madness follows where he treads. You say, 'Who is prince thirneg?'
Read the full sourceHealing Spells from Hendi
…Hendi Mrubble says 'May the swift and silent spirit of Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane smile upon your frail soul.' You say, 'Cure Poison.' Hendi Mrubble says 'Cure poison, eh? Before we do that, you must fetch me three bixie stingers.' Hendi Mrubble says 'May the swift and silent spirit of Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane smile upon your frail soul.'
Read the full sourcePrince Thirneg, Plane of Growth
…"Ahh..Lithiniath, the first of the black unicorns, cursed by Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane to spread madness and delusions. Lithiniath is not evil, but his lawful magical nature has been replaced with a chaotic reflection of it that has twisted his mind. Lithiniaths physical form can not survive the removal of the chaotic magical nature.
Read the full sourceFurther sources
17Lore that mentions this in passing.
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Community articles
15Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.