Daleshire

The coming of Claude
From the far south came the missionaries, the Claudites of Mount Ochlanus. Their duty to the Grand Cleric, and to Claude almighty, had set them on a long and dangerous voyage north, past the protection of Claude, and far past the world they had ever known. Their objective was to bring the word of the true divine to the poor souls of Templehelm, for they were lost and blinded by vile demons. Reaching Templehelm, they settled near their landing on the south-eastern shores. Starting with small cottages, they raised the town of Daleshire, which would grow larger by every passing day. The reaching cross of Claude standing tall over the town at several sites. The claudites soon found allies in the Quillborn, an order dedicated to peace in Templehelm, and the Amorian refugees first known as KOR (Kingdom Of Regius), later changing name to Roma.

The faithful found preaching the word a not so easy task, as the residents of Templehelm called them out to test their faith by combat. The word of Claude commands all to settle their feuds by word instead of bloodshed, and so the Claudites did not fight. This was not accepted by all. They saw the Claudites as heretics and blasphemers, who should be punished for talking of their gods as demons. Thus breaking the peace. The first to strike were the followers of Zeolix. Not unfamiliar with war, as their kind had fought the followers of Planu and the six for years. Not being in a state for fighting, the Claudites looked to their homes for shelter. From there they could talk sense into these offenders. Yet not even their homes protected them, for the slaughter lasted over several days, and in many waves. Not even when the followers of Zeolix were near defeated did the attacks end, for also the six commanded them slaughtered. Although much blood was spilled, Claude spoke of forgiveness, and thus peace was kept.

The faith in Claude spread, and Daleshire gained residents who had not come from the south. Learning the ways of Claude, they helped building up the glory of Claude, as Daleshire grew. For now the faithful walk into a bright future, expanding and preaching the word of Claude to all.