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### Religious Wars \- 1009

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Not far away, in [Sumadoma](/wiki/bicolline/events/sumadoma/), in the domain of Lost, the Priestesses of the [Great Dark One](/wiki/bicolline/religions/teratos/) have assembled a powerful army to face the forces of the [True Faith](/wiki/bicolline/religions/true-faith/). Faithful of Teratos inflamed by their demonic fanaticism or mercenaries hired and paid with blood-stained gold, they all line up in a formidable host, guarding the entrance to a sinister religious building. Raised towards the sky like a blasphemy to the powers of light, the stone walls and red stained glass windows of a cursed temple reveal grimacing faces that twist in pain, so many souls locked in this infernal jail. But in the very shadows of this evil sanctuary, a glow is nevertheless visible, coming from a golden skull placed in a sanctified reliquary. The only remains of [St-Denis the Walker](/wiki/bicolline/people/saint-denis-the-walker/), martyr of the Varie Faith, the relic is jealously guarded there by hordes of servants of Teratos.

Suddenly, silhouettes all draped in black, like specters of the night, appear at the top of a turret of the temple. Under the gaze of their countless troops, the High Priestesses and the Cerberus Norrisson are welcomed with a deafening clamor. “My faithful ones\!” ", one of them writes, her eyes ablaze with an almost inhuman murderous madness, "The bait is deployed and our prey has bitten without reservation\! Yes, the army of the [Holy Sepulcher](/wiki/bicolline/organizations/order-of-the-holy-sepulcher/) is marching to meet us\! By Teratos, will we be ready to welcome them? »

Approving cries echo his words, a veritable cacophony of war howls and clanking armor. The priestess then bursts into perverse laughter which rises into the black sky. Everything is going according to their plan. And among this army is what the Teratossians need to bring their horrible plans to fruition. Yes, at the end of this campaign, the Great Demon Xtapos will cross into our world to sow terror and destruction. As for the countless souls who walk towards Sumadoma, it will be easy to gather a good number of them to please the Great Dark One...

The battle is imminent, the ground is already shaking under the feet of the combatants. Thunder rumbles in the sky, the clouds carry glowing hues, a sign of great misfortune. Will you have the courage to embark on this desperate adventure too?

In the year 1009, the departure of the [guardians of knowledge](/wiki/bicolline/religions/guardians-of-knowledge/) left people seeking answers. Religious preachers seize the opportunity to convert followers, leading to chaotic conflicts among seven religions. [The Circle](/wiki/bicolline/religions/the-circle/) and Teratos gain the most advantage in these clashes, with no respite from the recurring calamities affecting the world.  Fears of the end of an era prompt a futile exodus, and amidst the chaos, voices from various belief systems emerge, claiming to guide people through turbulent times. However, a total war between different faiths looms as they blame each other for the calamities.  Leaders of major religions mobilize their followers for an impending battle. The Holy See rallies the faithful, Teratos prepares in [Syrn](/wiki/bicolline/places/city-of-syrn/), Iliaca's priestesses call believers, and the Circle religion directs followers to [Toirac](/wiki/bicolline/regions/ozame/toirac/). Solara's and [Gorghor Baey](/wiki/bicolline/people/gorghor-bey/)'s followers are also warned to prepare for the worst.  Amidst this turmoil, a lone pilgrim preaches that only one belief among the seven will prevail, and the chosen one will receive the powers of the Great Book.  In [Loren's tournament qualifiers](/wiki/bicolline/events/great-battle/), armies representing different beliefs gather for the Great Battle. The [Sun God Gorghor Baey](/wiki/bicolline/religions/cult-of-gorghor-bey/), self-sufficient, remains above the conflict. A coalition forms against the true faith, which denies the existence of other gods. In the third chapter, Gorghor Baey gives a staff of power to Teratos. Ultimately, Gorghor Baey's forces achieve 11 objectives with 30 men, while the true faith achieves 14 with 450 men.  The main objective of the Great Battle is to gather [Tablets of Knowledge](/wiki/bicolline/artifacts/tablets-of-knowledge/), revealing Bicolline's history and future clues. A coalition of right-thinking people aims to share knowledge, but conscientious objectors, including Gorghor Baey's men, thwart their plans. [Gorghor's horde](/wiki/bicolline/organizations/horde-of-gorghor-bey/) acquires the crucial Tablet of the Unspeakable, and Mage Glahul deciphers its content.  The Great Battle also witnesses the incarnation of the Sun God Gorghor Baey, marking his first appearance since Transubstantiation. However, this event remains private and fails to convince his detractors.  
1009 he void left by the departure of the guardians of knowledge and the torments plaguing the world leave men in search of answers. Preachers and religious people take advantage of this abandonment to try to convert them to their beliefs. A concert of seven religions, some of which have several gods, will lead to a most chaotic fight. At times other faiths will unite against the most influential, the [True Faith](/wiki/bicolline/religions/true-faith/), but at others they will work for their own benefit. The Circle and [Teratos](/wiki/bicolline/religions/teratos/) will win the most in these clashes.  
Nothing seems possible in the face of the infernal cycle of calamities which have befallen our world for a second consecutive year.

The growing fear of the end of our era is sweeping cities and kingdoms, pushing thousands of people onto the paths of a futile exodus. What exactly should you run away from, if not your own fear? Where to go? What refuge to find?

It is in this growing chaos that the voices of representatives of the great beliefs of our world are becoming increasingly heard. “We will guide you through these turbulent times\! Follow us\! » This kind of palaver has now become commonplace. But above all, there hangs the specter of an inevitable and total war between the different beliefs which accuse each other of being at the origin of the calamities which overwhelm us.

The powerful voice of the Holy See was the first to call upon all the faithful of the true faith to gather their armies. On the outskirts of Zoleth, thousands of disciples have already joined the druids of the Sacred Althing. The followers of the Great Dark One have, for their part, predicted that the City of Syrn will be the epicenter of the new world that is coming, the apostles and priestesses of Teratos have begun to gather their faithful.

At the temple of Iliaca, under the protection of the great Octopus, the priestesses of Noïsehoc called their believers to join them.

The faithful of the Circle religion have been called to go to Toirac, where their diviners will tell them of their latest visions.

Finally, the priestesses of the goddess of life, Solara and those of the Sun God Gorghor Baey warned their respective followers to prepare for the worst.

Through all the commotion, a lone pilgrim appeared. He preaches to anyone who will listen that only one, among the seven beliefs, will find the way, rise and grow. The chosen one will then benefit from all his help and the powers of the Great Book will be granted to her.Loren's tournament qualifiers

The armies gathered for the Great Battle oppose each other in a conflict of religions. Omnipotent and self-sufficient, the Sun God Gorghor Baey knows he is above these considerations. A series of three chapters allows each of the gods to shine. The arrogance of the true faith, which denies the existence of any other god, provokes a coalition of other religions to eliminate this paranoid sect. During the third chapter, [Gorghor Baey](/wiki/bicolline/people/gorghor-bey/), in possession of a staff of power, chooses to give it to Teratos, a gesture which is probably not unrelated to the latter's contribution in Transubstantiation. In total, the 30 men r-epresenting Gorghor Baey achieved 11 objectives, while the true faith, with 450 men, achieved 14\. Which allows us to say that a Ghorean is worth 10 real times.

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The objective of the Great Battle seems both capital and trivial: it is a question of gathering Tablets of Knowledge, which will allow us to know the History of Bicolline and give clues about its future. The men of arms are not very passionate about the subject and allow themselves to be brought together by the men of the pen into a large coalition of right-thinking people wanting to unite to share knowledge.

Fortunately, a few conscientious objectors, including Gorghor Baey's men, decide to prevent this farandole. [Gorghor's horde](/wiki/bicolline/organizations/horde-of-gorghor-bey/) gets their hands on the [Tablet of the Unspeakable](/wiki/bicolline/artifacts/tablets-of-knowledge/), the most important of all. The talents of Mage Glahul make it possible to decipher its content, which to do well, does not share this knowledge.

The battle is also the occasion of an incarnation of the [Sun God Gorghor Baey](/wiki/bicolline/religions/cult-of-gorghor-bey/), a first presence since Transubstantiation to replace the Sun. This appearance, however, is private and will not convince his detractors...for the moment.

Autumn

#### 2012 \- nasgaroth/true faith  Beyond the ancient cursed lands of the dark elves, in a kingdom where night dominates day and chaos dominates order, an army of light is on the march, braving the dangers of Nasgaroth. At the forefront of the troops, an azure and white standard, bearing the golden cross of the Holy Sepulchre, floats high in the dark sky. Marshal Aldebert advances among the troops, murmuring a few prayers and imploring the Lord to protect them on this path of shadows. They are seeking justice and glory, but also revenge. They come to recover a precious possession for the faithful, a relic that should never have fallen into the hands of the ungodly. They are also determined to come and free the souls locked in these lands forgotten by God.