Scourre

Strength is the first Virtue

To conquer all other lands so they may be reeducated on correct values.

The history of Scourre and its worship of the dark god Apollyon is a dark and tumultuous tale that has shaped the kingdom's culture and beliefs to this day.   Over 400 years ago, Scourre was a kingdom dominated by the followers of Apollyon, a mad god of Destruction, Vengeance, and hate. Unlike other gods who worked through mortal champions, Apollyon manifested in the physical world to perform miracles, displaying its terrifying power directly to its worshippers. The people of Scourre worshipped Apollyon for its ability to strike down their enemies and grant them strength and dark blessings.   The Apollyon worshipers were divided into two factions, the Priests and the Priestesses, who constantly vied for power within the church. To gain favor with the dark god, they conducted cruel and sinister rituals, including sacrifices of civilians and other dark offerings. This fueled their power and their belief that might and dominance were the keys to achieving their goals.   However, after an extended period of suffering under the oppressive rule of the fanatical worshippers of Apollyon, the civilian population of Scourre rose up in rebellion. Armed with military prowess and driven by their desire for freedom, they overthrew the corrupt priests and priestesses, toppling the cruel religious regime.   In the aftermath of the rebellion, the people of Scourre destroyed most records of Apollyon and weakened the dark deity considerably. The memory of the dark god and the havoc it wreaked on their kingdom remained, and the experience forged a deep belief in the value of strength and the pursuit of power to protect themselves and liberate others from perceived corrupt governments.   The motto "Strength is the First Virtue" was born from this history, as it embodies the belief that their strength and military might will safeguard Scourre and bring freedom to other kingdoms by conquering the world. This belief drives their ambition to absorb other kingdoms into Scourre, seeing it as a means to achieve their vision of a world free from oppression.   Today, Scourre remains a formidable and powerful kingdom, with a warrior culture that emphasizes martial prowess and strength above all else. The memory of Apollyon's dark influence still lingers, shaping the kingdom's determination to protect itself and reshape the world in its image.

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