language:
- en
- ru
- tr
license: cc-by-4.0
task_categories:
- text-generation
- question-answering
tags:
- bannerlord
- mount-and-blade
- game-lore
- fantasy
- medieval
pretty_name: Bannerlord Lore Dataset
size_categories:
- 1K<n<10K
Bannerlord Lore Dataset
Comprehensive lore dataset for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - a medieval action RPG by TaleWorlds Entertainment.
Dataset Description
This dataset contains structured lore information extracted from the game, including:
Categories
| Category | Description | Languages |
|---|---|---|
| Heroes | NPCs, lords, companions | EN, RU, TR |
| Kingdoms | Major factions (Empire, Battania, etc.) | EN, RU, TR |
| Settlements | Cities, castles, villages | EN, RU, TR |
| Cultures | Cultural backgrounds | EN, RU, TR |
| Concepts | Game mechanics and lore concepts | EN, RU, TR |
| World Lore | Historical events and background | EN, RU, TR |
| Organizations | Minor factions (Wolfskins, Lake Rats, etc.) | EN, RU |
| Historical Figures | Emperor Neretzes and others | EN, RU, TR |
| Novellas | "Travels in Calradia" story chapters | EN, RU, TR |
Languages
- English (en) - Primary language
- Russian (ru) - Full translation
- Turkish (tr) - Full translation
Usage
Load with Datasets library
from datasets import load_dataset
dataset = load_dataset("TSEOsiris/bannerlord-lore-dataset")
Direct JSON access
import json
from huggingface_hub import hf_hub_download
path = hf_hub_download(
repo_id="TSEOsiris/bannerlord-lore-dataset",
filename="bannerlord_lore.json",
repo_type="dataset"
)
with open(path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
data = json.load(f)
Use Cases
- Fine-tuning LLMs for Bannerlord-related Q&A
- RAG systems for game wikis and assistants
- NPC dialogue generation
- Lore research and analysis
- Fan fiction and modding
Fine-tuned Models
A fine-tuned model based on this dataset is available:
- TSEOsiris/bannerlord-lore-lora - LoRA adapter for Qwen3-8B
Sources
- In-game encyclopedia
- Official game files
- TaleWorlds wiki
- "Travels in Calradia" in-game novella
Legal Disclaimer
⚠️ Important Copyright Notice
This dataset contains text content extracted from Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.
All game content, including but not limited to:
- In-game texts and descriptions
- "Travels in Calradia" novella
- Character names and lore
- Faction descriptions
Is the intellectual property of © TaleWorlds Entertainment.
Permitted Use
This dataset is provided exclusively for:
- 🎓 Academic and educational research
- 🔬 Non-commercial AI/ML experiments
- 🎮 Fan projects, modding, and community tools
- 📚 Personal study of game lore
Prohibited Use
- ❌ Commercial use without TaleWorlds permission
- ❌ Redistribution as standalone content
- ❌ Any use that competes with or harms TaleWorlds products
Dataset License
The structure and compilation of this dataset is released under CC-BY-4.0. The game content itself remains © TaleWorlds Entertainment.
Contact
If you are a TaleWorlds Entertainment representative and have any concerns about this dataset, please contact us through HuggingFace and we will address them promptly.
This is a fan-made dataset created with love for the Bannerlord community. We encourage everyone to support TaleWorlds by purchasing the game!
Contributing
Found missing lore? Want to add more data?
- Open an issue or PR on the repository
- Contact: TSEOsiris on HuggingFace
Version History
- v1.0.0 (2026-01-02): Initial release
- Encyclopedia data (heroes, kingdoms, settlements, cultures)
- Organizations and minor factions
- "Travels in Calradia" novellas
- Historical figures (Emperor Neretzes)