Daylight's Choir Crusade
Crusade's Objectives:
- Eradication of Darkness: Daylight's Choir is a fervent campaign aimed at purging all influences of darkness, Chaos, and malevolence within the territories governed by the Order of the Unconquered Sol. This includes stamping out cults, putting the restless dead to rest, exterminating monsters, and cleansing settlements of any lingering shadowy threats.
- Protection of the Flock: The primary goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of the Church's followers. The campaign seeks to create secure havens where worshippers of Unconquered Sol can gather without fear of the shadows, celebrating their faith without the looming threat of nocturnal horrors.
- Retribution for the Fallen: Daylight's Choir is also driven by a sense of retribution for the fallen. Those who lost their lives during the Red Night of Terror are honored through the church's commitment to eradicate the darkness that claimed them.
Methods of Crusade:
- Vigilant Patrols: The Church organizes vigilant patrols around settlements, monitoring the lunar phases and ensuring the safety of the populace during vulnerable nights. These patrols include skilled clergy members, warriors, and, where necessary, magic-users versed in combating the forces of darkness.
- Inquisitorial Crusaders and Investigations: Specially trained warriors and inquisitors are dispatched to root out cults, heretics, and practitioners of forbidden arts. Their mission is to uncover and eliminate any threats to the purity of the faith. These individuals are known as The Luminara
- Fortification and Defense: Settlements are fortified against nocturnal threats, with the Church leading efforts to construct protective barriers, enhance city defenses, and establish safe zones where the faithful can seek refuge.
- Community Involvement: Daylight's Choir encourages the active involvement of the community in the campaign. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious activities, assist in fortifications, and actively participate in church-led initiatives aimed at purifying their surroundings.
The Conflict
Prelude
A Night of Terror, occurring when all three moons align as new moons, has traditionally been a time for the celebration of man's dominion over the darkness. These celebrations, held within the safety of city walls, involved worship, communal gatherings, and feasts, often led by the clergy of the Unconquered Sol. However, the fateful night in Markia changed everything. Cultists, driven by their dark devotion to the shadows, took advantage of the unique lunar event, leading monstrous creatures and summoning the undead into the heart of the city. The chaos that ensued resulted in significant loss of life, including members of the church, and culminated in the death of a high priestess from the local choir. This catastrophic event marked the genesis of Daylight's Choir and would forever be known as the Red Night of Terror.
"Under the Guiding Light, We Sing in Unity – Daylight's Choir, Forever Unconquered."