Broodmother Lore


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Black Arachnia, the Broodmother
For centuries, Black Arachnia the Broodmother lurked in the dark lava tubes beneath the smoldering caldera of Mount Pyrotheos, raising millions of spiderlings in safety before sending them to find prey in the wide world above. In a later age, the Vizier of Greed, Ptholopthales, erected his lodestone ziggurat on the slopes of the dead volcano, knowing that any looters who sought his magnetic wealth must survive the spider-haunted passages. After millennia of maternal peace, Black Arachnia found herself beset by a steady trickle of furfeet and cutpurses, bold knights and noble youths--all of them delicious, certainly, and yet tending to create a less than nurturing environment for her innocent offspring. Tiring of the intrusions, she paid a visit to Ptholopthales; and when he proved unwilling to discuss a compromise, she wrapped the Vizier in silk and set him aside to be the centerpiece of a special birthday feast. Unfortunately, the absence of the Magnetic Ziggurat`s master merely emboldened a new generation of intruders. When one of her newborns was trodden underfoot by a clumsy adventurer, she reached the end of her silken rope. Broodmother headed for the surface, declaring her intent to rid the world of each and every possible invader, down to the last Hero if necessary, until she could ensure her nursery might once more be a safe and wholesome environment for her precious spiderspawn.

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Places Mount Pyrotheos Mount Pyrotheos Associated with Heroes Broodmother Places Magnetic Ziggurat Characters Ptholopthales Cosmetics Steelweb of Pytheos Set Mount Pyrotheos is a dead volcano. Below its smoldering caldera is a complex system of dark lava tube, where
Magnetic Ziggurat Magnetic Ziggurat Associated with Heroes Broodmother Places Mount Pyrotheos Characters Ptholopthales The Magnetic Ziggurat was the residence of Ptholopthales, the Vizier of Greed. It was built from lodestone on the slopes of Mount Pyrotheos, and
Thorny Wastes Thorny Wastes Associated with Heroes Broodmother Cosmetics Web of Thorns Set The Thorny Wastes is a land of brambles, frequently visited by Black Arachnia. Here, she conceals herself with a thorny shell, and stalks the
Characters Ptholopthales Ptholopthales Associated with Heroes Broodmother Places Magnetic ZigguratMount Pyrotheos Ptholopthales, the Vizier of Greed is a character who set up and resides in the Magnetic Ziggurat on Mount Pyrotheos. He possesses a great "magnetic wealth",

Worship

Broodmother and her spiderlings were once revered by a cult near Mount Pyrotheos Mount Pyrotheos Associated with Heroes Broodmother Places Magnetic Ziggurat Characters Ptholopthales Cosmetics Steelweb of Pytheos Set Mount Pyrotheos is a dead volcano. Below its smoldering caldera is a complex system of dark lava tube, where , who believed their insatiable hunger was divine. The cult constructed metal armor for her from the flames beneath Mount Pyrotheo`s caldera. Worshipers would then offer that armor to Broodmother before throwing themselves into her webs to be devoured. The cult of spiders has since disappeared, leaving only pieces of armor scattered across Broodmother`s endless webs.

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The Blacksmith

Once, an unnamed blacksmith wandered into Black Arachnia`s lair. Fearing for his life, he begged the Broodmother to spare him, and in return, he would craft her a set of armor. Black Arachnia agreed, and the blacksmith set about, measuring and forging a new set of spider armor, using metal collected from the discarded armor of knights who had fallen prey to the Broodmother. He completed eight spiked leg guards, each fashioned from the breastplate of a fallen knight. Then, with trembling hands, the blacksmith laid a metal headpiece on Black Arachnia`s head, saying "A crown fit for a queen". Satisfied, Black Arachnia upheld her promise, and set the blacksmith free⃢₀ₓonly to watch him be eaten alive by her spiderlings.

Friendships and rivalries

Allies meeting Broodmother

  • Play r Mother that you are, you have my great respect.
  • Play r Just to be clear, if I call you mate, I don`t mean it literally.
  • Play Play r Let`s just get through this Arachnia.
  • Play Play r Would it kill you to walk around like how we first met?
  • Play r Come, we will spin them into death, Broodmother.

Enemies meeting Broodmother

  • Play Play r Arachnia! We end this today!

Enemies killing Broodmother

  • Play Who said Axe fears spiders? Axe wants to know their name.
  • Play Broodmother, if you weren`t already--ugh, never mind!
  • Play You can`t hide in your web forever.
  • Play Your wealth of legs offends me.
  • Play I would trample your bones to dust, if you had any.
  • Play This is no place for a mother.
  • Play Pick a different place to raise a family next time.
  • Play Throw down your arms.
  • Play Your minions, my fuel.
  • Play Play Through all of your snares, Blade Fury cuts like silk.
  • Play All those eyes and you didn`t see me coming.
  • Play Too many legs make for a messy gait.
  • Play Play r It`s over between us Arachnia!
  • Play Caught in your own web, ahe.
  • Play Oh! I almost missed you.
  • Play Eight legs and still you stumbled.
  • Play Where you`re going, you won`t need any eyes.
  • Play An eye for an eye, for an eye.
  • Play You should have stayed in your cold den, Broodmother.
  • Play Broodmother, you should have stayed in your cold den.

Enemies dying to Broodmother

  • Play Broodmotherfuh⃢₀⅚

Others

  • Play r She waits for you patiently, plucking her strings with all eight eyes a-doze.
  • Play Play u Hey Broodmother: Are you watching? ARE YOU WATCHING?!
  • Play Play u I`ll pretend I didn`t enjoy this.
  • Play Play No more hiding!
  • Play Play I will crush you underfoot!