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Barbarian
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It is said when the
world was very young the tribes of the northern steppes were given a
sacred charge. Somewhere deep within the great mountain, Arreat, lies a
source of great power, crucial to the well being of all humanity. The
tribes act as guardians of this artifact, and through this sacred duty,
have shaped their way of life in observance of this power.
Steeped in mystery and tradition, these people refer to themselves as
the "Children of Bul-Kathos," the great and ancient king. To
better protect their lands from outside forces they adopted a nomadic
lifestyle, frequently moving within the confines of the steppes, and
maintaining few permanent settlements. Isolating themselves from the
world outside their territories , they eschew the use of magic and
complex machinery, as they believe these things can only weaken the
resolve developed over so many years.
The Children of Bul-Kathos have developed a kinship with the land and
have learned to harness the primal energies within nature to enhance
their own substantial physical prowess. It is because of this, together
with their freedom from the trappings of the outside world, that the
Western Kingdoms have historically referred to these tribes as
"Barbarians," an epithet that belies the rich cultural and
spiritual history these people truly possess. Although some trade with
these curious folk, they do so only along the outermost borders of their
lands. All intrusions into the territory surrounding Mount Arreat are
forbidden, and warriors from the northern tribes are quick to thwart and
incursions. Every attempt at conquest has always been met with fierce
and decisive resistance.
An account of one skirmish recounts how hordes of Barbarian tribesmen
silently appeared where none had been but moments before. Their bodies
painted in mysterious designs and their faces howling as they charged
like fierce mountain winds, the tribesmen descended on the invaders.
Fully half of the trespassing army immediately dropped their weapons and
fled, the remainder were set upon by the Northmen with fervor that none
of the battle-hardened invaders had ever witnessed. No quarter was asked
and none was given, but in the end, when the outlanders sounded a full
retreat, no chase was given either… at least none that could be
observed.
It is interesting that recently, since news of Diablo’s re-emergence
has spread, a small number of Barbarian warriors had been seen roving
the lands outside the Steppes, prepared for war and seeking information
regarding the recent activities of the Prime Evils.
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Renowned for their
awesome combat prowess as well as their arrogant demeanor, the
Barbarians appear to perpetually girt for battle. Through harsh
conditioning, the Barbarians excel in physical combat and tremendous
feats of strength. They derive their power chiefly through intense
physical training, but they also tap primal energies from the living
world around them. They can manifest these or add to their already
considerable catalogue of superhuman feats of strength and power.
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