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Place of Birth: Reginleif. Date of Birth: 18.04.749
Followers of the goddess of love are not accustomed to condemning past rulers of Reginleif, but after the Arterian Schism that shattered the Church's authority and claimed countless lives, disapproval toward Josephine Fenhel took root in many hearts — for it was during her reign that all this came to pass. After the catastrophic war and the disgrace suffered by the main Arterian organization, a significant portion of Arteria's followers wished to see a strong and unyielding leader at the head of both the Church and Reginleif; however, following Queen Josephine's murder by Carnelia Verben, the Tiara of Arteria remained silent for a very long time, and the throne of Reginleif stood empty.
Only in the year 769 did the divine artifact respond, when a promising young woman from the Order of Camellia tried it on. That same day, the coronation ceremony was held, and Philia Idolatrise filled the gaping hole in the church hierarchy.
From the very first days of Philia's reign, the domestic and foreign policies of Reginleif and the Church changed radically. The new queen abolished the executive powers of the Valkyries and concentrated power in her own hands, while simultaneously planning to restore Arterianism to its former significance and purity. Her sworn oath to destroy Airisufir and unite Western Visteria under the banner of the sun-tinted sea goddess became the cause of a new international crisis.
It is as yet unknown what the upper echelons of the Church and Reginleif have been doing over the past ten years and how they plan to change the current situation, but many are convinced that the present era has merely been the calm before the storm.
Effect of reading the book: a character who reads this book may change their conviction to "Church of Arteria" without losing attributes, provided they have not changed it previously.
Veggie approached from the east, placing her hands behind her back, and modestly inquired: "Hello, were you looking for a passage through the eastern forest?"
— Uh, hello. — The man was surprised. — Well, not really...
— Uh, hello. — The man was surprised. — Well, not really...
— Good day, — Calentia greeted the stranger, echoing Gulveig, — the thing is, the passage through the forest is indeed dangerous. Monsters roam there, you see. But we have an acquaintance, a forester, who can guide you along a quick and safe route, saving you time and nerves.
Anders was deeply upset by Gerda's cold reception. Apparently, he was just a business opportunity for her. "Sigh," he thought, "if only I were handsome, things might have turned out differently. It must be nice to be as handsome as Anselm... no wonder the fair-haired woman is chasing after him." Daniel interrupted his sad thoughts, somehow meeting him as he left Gerda's house. It made sense, as they both had the same mentor, and they understood each other well, even though they didn't have a strong personal connection. Daniel invited him to spend time with Matthias and Viktor. Anders also wanted to visit Matthias, so the invitation was timely and welcome. Once in a group of four, Anders found both books interesting. But, of course, the book about demons intrigued him the most – this brought back his original plan to create a cat advisor, but also, the resentment from Gerda's cold treatment was still fresh in his mind, so Anders was ready to consider all options. "It's not an easy choice, of course... but I would like to read the book about demons," he quickly added, "don't get me wrong, I'm not planning anything, I'm just curious, you know, purely in a theoretical sense, because any information can be useful, and in general..."
So, Revan, should we continue somehow?
Where do we go? Where do we end up when we save the world?
— Good day, — Kalentia greeted the stranger, echoing Gulveig, — the thing is, the passage through the forest is indeed dangerous. Monsters roam there, you see. But we have an acquaintance, a forester, who can guide you along a quick and safe route, saving you time and nerves.
— Oh, how noble of you... If you offer, I will gladly accept your help.
Ilva found herself unexpectedly engrossed in reading stories about valkyries: although the specifics of their faith still seemed distant and uninteresting to her, these noble and courageous female warriors were undoubtedly admirable. They combined many of the traits that inspired love and admiration in those around them, but at the same time, they used their influence only for the sake of some higher, perhaps unattainable ideals. There was a certain beauty and grace in this.
Closing another book, the girl noticed some familiar faces from the orphanage, who had fortunately already left the church; she really didn't want to get involved in some awkward conversation. Over the many years she had lived in Baldur, people rarely paid attention to her, which was something to be glad about: although she didn't despise them, she disliked and was wary of the simple, rural folk. They were too confident, uninhibited, and capable of doing anything without considering the consequences. On the other hand, the cold, pompous, and mercenary Airisufir showed an excess in the other direction: they were too intelligent and self-important, and you would never feel comfortable, relaxed, or at ease with them. Perhaps the world would be a better place if there were more people like Claudia: perhaps a little simple and too sincere at times, but kind and pure of heart. People who know how to surround you with attention and fill you with positivity without any trouble or other nonsense.
Lost in her own thoughts, Ilva didn't immediately notice that the leader of their orphanage group had appeared in the church. It remained a mystery what a man like Veserod could be doing in such a place. Perhaps he had decided to also partake in the Arterian faith? No, that would be too strange. In any case, in the last battle, he had shown himself to be a good commander, and besides, he certainly knew the surroundings of Baldur well. Maybe he had even been to the north?
Overcoming her fear of the bearded forest spirit, Ilva waited for a convenient moment, approached the hunter, and awkwardly cleared her throat:
"Good day, uh, Veserod. I apologize for interrupting your reading, but I wanted to ask... Do you happen to know what dangers are scaring people away from the northern mountains? The thing is, I was going to go there to collect raymoka flowers, which can only be found there... But after all these alarming rumors, I'm afraid that it won't be so easy to just go for a walk in those places now." She fell silent, embarrassed, and stared at the floor.
-It's certainly not an easy choice... but I would like to read a book about demons," he quickly added, "don't get me wrong, of course, I'm not planning anything, I'm just interested, you know, purely from a theoretical point of view, because any information can be useful, and in general...
— That's a standard position on this issue, young man. — A slight smile appeared on Victor's lips. — By voicing it, you only make the listener doubt the truthfulness of your words and the purity of your intentions. In the future, I recommend being more careful, otherwise certain people might misunderstand you... — Why are you picking on the kid? If anyone in this city is going to be a demon worshiper or something, it's you — who else in Baldur is so shady, living outside the city like a witch? — Ha, I can't deny that, but this topic concerns many elements of scientific knowledge, and my main interest in it is related to history, psychology, and philosophy. After all, a mentally healthy person wouldn't just sell their soul, so there must be special reasons for it. What does that say about entire cultures where demonology was practiced everywhere? However, I doubt my reflections will seem interesting to you now. Anders, I will eagerly await your analysis of this work.
Ple-Sen
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