Armadyl
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Armadyl is a minor god in RuneScape. However Armadyl and Saradomin, his theorized successor, are allies unlike Zaros and Zamorak. Worship of Armadyl is largely limited to the Guardians of the Staff of Armadyl. A race once-thought dead (some were frozen in the God Wars Dungeon, now awakened to continue fighting), known as the Aviantese, also worshipped Armadyl and guarded his Staff, along with other relics. Their supposed extinction, and Zaros' banishment, are the major factors of his departure from Gielinor. Armadyl (or at least the Guardians) seem to hold the Mahjarrat in low esteem.
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[edit] History
Currently little is known of Armadyl, however most point to him arriving on Gielinor in the First Age, roughly around the time Zaros arrived. The Aviantese, a race of bird-creatures, worshipped Armadyl and protected his relics, namely the Staff of Armadyl, from falling into the wrong hands. However during the Second Age his Staff was stolen, leading to Zaros's banishment from Gielinor and Zamorak's ascension to godhood. Armadyl was still active through the God Wars (Late God wars as the God wars Dungeon battle was 1 of the if not last god war battle), however the supposed extinction of the Aviantese, and the banishment of Zaros, lead him into inactivity. But before he left Armadyl charged a group of humans, and their descendants, to guard the Staff, and protect it from evil, this group becoming the Guardians. Most information about him is discovered during the Temple of Ikov quest.
[edit] Religion
Armadyl shares similar philosophies as Saradomin and pivots with his view on minuscule points. However, as indicated above, he takes a more peaceful approach to law, order and virtue than Saradomin. He was also revered by the Aviantese, a race that he shared a deep bond with. It is also rumoured that Armadyl is the god of the sky mainly due to the aviantese being his followers. However with their supposed extinction a small cult of human followers emerged, the Guardians, possibly the only remaining worshippers of Armadyl. They are split into two factions:
[edit] Corporealists
The Corporealists believe that Armadyl still exists on RuneScape;the morning dew his tears for the Aviantese while the sun is his burning rage at their demise.
[edit] Incorporealists
The Incorporealists believe he left RuneScape at the closing of the God Wars, deciding to observe life and the paths that it takes. Additionally, In a postbag letter to the gods, Saradomin was addressed about Armadyl's whereabouts. Saradomin's response was that Armadyl is safe, which seems to imply they are together, or near in the "god realm" that all gods currently reside in.
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[edit] See also
| Gods |
| Major Gods: Guthix | Saradomin | Zamorak
Lesser known Gods: Armadyl | Bandos | Marimbo | Seren | Zaros | Elder Gods Desert Gods: Amascut | Apmeken | Crondis | Elidinis | Het | Icthlarin | Scabaras | Tumeken |
