Category:Religons and Beliefs

MD Help Files on "The Temple of Maiden Desmodus" A Short Summary:

There was a 20 year conflict between the people of the Isle and The Maiden Desmodus. This occured because of The Maiden attacking and feeding off of the blood of unsuspecting villagers. To end the fighting with The Maiden the people of the Isle signed something called the "Blood Truce". This truce resulted in the people of the Isle building a blood well in which they would sacrifice blood regularly to ensure that they would never been fed upon by her. Two years later a temple was built around the blood well which is now called "The Temple of Maiden Desmodus".

The temple had priests which formed a religion around The Maiden called "Desmoduism". The Maiden then decided to share some of her power with the priests. They soon mastered the blood magic such as hemomancy. The priests believed that they could become immortal while following the path of Blood, Life, and Soul. One priest even went beyond immortality which lead to "The Cult of Rah".

If you would like to join The Temple of Maiden Desmodus speak to Cabari Helferg "a cadaverous old man" which can be found in the temple. Try the PATHFINDING command if you're having difficulties.

MD Help Files on "The Cult of Rah" A Short Summary:

The most influencial reason of why there are two kingdoms (Thirian & Kneyan) is because of the founding of "The Cult of Rah". Rah was a Benedite in The Temple of Maiden Desmodus before reaching the end of the path of sacrifice. When Rah succeeded in this he discovered the source of The Maiden's "omnipotence". Rah then left desmoduism and went into hiding for several years. While Rah was in hiding it he wrote a book called "Rah's Enlightenment" revealing the secrets of desmoduism and the Maidens's deception. The leaders of Tharn soon learned of and read this book while agreeing with it. Desmoduism was then abolished in the Thirian kingdom.

Rah taught that the power was from the blood and not the Maiden which begain The Cult of Rah. Rah also founded The Black Down which were either mercenaries or men at arms. Rah then launched an attack on the temple killing several priests. The Dukes of the Thirian provinces banned together and launched a full scale attack on Johannasburg. After two weeks of the seige the Blood Knights and Priests finally fought off the Thirian forces. This started a war which continues.

If you would like to join The Cult of Rah speak to Dominic "a thin-lipped, braid-bearded Rahist mage" which can be found in the estate. Try the PATHFINDING command if you're having diffculties.

Fun Facts

1. The Temple of Maiden Desmodus is in Johannasburg while The Cult of Rah is in Tharn.

2. Rahists and Priests generally do not like each other (Isn't it obvious?)

3. Both Priests and Rahists have the same amount of potential.