Bloodwrath

Bloodwrath is terrible, somethin' you don't ever want t'see or know about.

—Abruc

The Bloodwrath is a mental condition that causes the afflicted to go berserk with rage for a short period of time, leading to extraordinary acts of aggression, destruction, and violence. The effects of the Bloodwrath can include seeing red, increased physical stamina and strength, increased tolerance for pain, and the inability to distinguish friend from foe.

One who experiences the Bloodwrath can cause a fantastic amount of damage during battle and withstand an almost unreal amount of injuries from enemy combatants. Badgers, upon engaging their primary target, tend to crush them with their paws or body, rather than kill them with their weapons. Despite these apparent advantages, the Bloodwrath is sometimes considered to be a weakness. When discussed, it is described as a terrible and dangerous affliction. While Bloodwrath is generally experienced amongst badgers, it is not limited to that species.

All major Badger Rulers have been known to experience Bloodwrath, with the exception of Russano the Wise, Hightor, Mandoral Highpeak, and Violet Wildstripe. However, these Badger Rulers were not mentioned extensively, and they may have experienced the Bloodwrath at one time or another.

It is possible to control the Bloodwrath, but this takes an inordinate amount of willpower and personal strength. The only badger known to have done so is Gorath the Flame.

Non-Badger Bloodwrath Characters[]

Characters who have exhibited signs of the Bloodwrath who were not badgers include:

Trivia[]

Brian Jacques may have based the Bloodwrath on the actions of Viking Berserkers. The phenomenon of a strong warrior going berserk in the presence of a foe or in the midst of battle is not unknown.