Book of Veritas

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[Congratulations! You conquered 25% of the slums of the City of Hansa!]

[Reward: 12.000 Gulden, Book of Veritas]

[ Book of Veritas ]

[ The Book of Veritas is a sacred and revered tome, encapsulating the profound teachings and divine revelations of Deus, the God of Salvation, in the Divinum Religion. Its weathered cover and aged pages hold not only the wisdom of the ages but also the essence of the believers' faith. ]

"Mmh... that should do"

Kami thought about spreading the Book of Veritas in the slum and the city. He wanted to share the holy teachings secretly and quickly, to find new believers without priests.

He saw that many people struggled and needed help. He wanted to reach them, even if they couldn't come to the church.

Well, that's the reason the public should know. Its main purpose is to free the residents from the clutches of the Ambrosius Church and thus weaken their influence in the city. He also hopes that the book will reach aristocrats, who will provide him with informations and resources so that he can use his Guldens for more important things. But that's for the future.

Right know, he wants to use the Book to gain followers in the North and East without having to lose priests again

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One day, as Esther was in her chamber, an unknown book appeared before her. Its pages glowed softly, calling out to her.

Curious, she picked up the book and opened it. As she read the words, a sense of understanding washed over her.

As if someone whispered to her, she knew instantly what it was – the Veritas, the sacred teachings of Deus, the God of Salvation (Kami).

Esther's heart swelled with a mixture of awe and determination. She recognized the potential of this book to bring solace and hope to the people, especially those in the slums and the city who needed it the most.

Without hesitation, she rushed to the main hall of the cathedral where many priests were gathered.

"Listen, all of you,"

Esther declared, her voice strong and unwavering.

"We have been granted a gift, the Veritas! It holds the teachings of our Lord and its message is meant to reach everyone, even those beyond our walls!

I want every priest here to start making copies of this book immediately! We will spread its words far and wide, so that even those who cannot come to us can find solace in its pages!"

The priests nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with determination. Esther's words resonated with them, and they understood the importance of this task. As the priests began making copies of the Book of Veritas, Esther's thoughts turned to the people in the slum.

She knew that this message needed to reach them, and it needed to reach them now. Leaving the priests to their work, Esther stepped outside and raised her voice, her words echoing through the streets.

"Citizens of our land, hear me!" she called out.

"Gather in the cathedral, for there is a message of hope and salvation that you must hear. Come, and let the words of the Book of Veritas bring light to your hearts, even in the darkest of times."

As the people began to gather in the cathedral, Esther felt a deep sense of purpose. The Book of Veritas was not just a book – it was a beacon of hope, a way to unite the people and guide them toward a better future.

And as the copies of the book would spread throughout the land, Esther knew that the teachings of Deus would touch the lives of countless individuals, offering them a chance for redemption and renewal.

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In the hushed reverence of the cathedral, Esther stood before the gathered crowd, clutching the Book of Veritas in her hands.

The soft glow of candlelight flickered around her, casting a warm and gentle light on her determined face.

As she opened the book, a palpable sense of anticipation filled the air, and all eyes were fixed upon her.

With a voice that held a delicate blend of strength and compassion, Esther began to read from the pages of the sacred book. Her words resonated like a soothing melody, wrapping around the hearts of those who listened.

Each sentence held a promise of salvation, a message of hope that seemed to transcend the barriers of pain and despair.

"As the sun rises each day, so too does the light of hope in our souls," Esther began, her voice carrying the weight of the divine message.

"Even in the darkest of times, when our paths are shrouded in shadows, we are never truly alone. For Deus, the God of Salvation, watches over us, guiding us through the trials that test our resolve."

A quiet stillness settled over the congregation, broken only by the soft rustling of robes and the occasional sigh. Esther's words seemed to weave a tapestry of solace, each sentence threading through the hearts of the listeners.

"Our struggles do not define us," Esther continued, her voice growing more fervent.

"They are but stepping stones on the path to redemption. Just as the night yields to the dawn, so too can our pain give way to the light of renewal. In our unity and shared faith, we find strength beyond measure."

As Esther spoke, the weight of the struggles that had burdened the hearts of the people seemed to lift, if only for a moment. The Book of Veritas, a conduit of divine wisdom, resonated with each individual present.

Tears glistened in eyes that had seen hardship, and shoulders once weighed down by the world seemed to straighten with newfound determination.

"Let us remember," Esther's voice rang out, a clarion call of hope, "that salvation is not a distant dream. It is a choice, a path we can embark upon, guided by the teachings of Deus.

Together, as a community bound by faith, we can rise above the trials that beset us, for the light of the Divinum shines within each of us."

As Esther closed the book, a collective sigh filled the cathedral, a sound of both reverence and relief. Her words had ignited a spark of hope that had long been dimmed by the challenges of life in the slums. In that moment, it was as if the cathedral itself held a sacred aura, and the people within its walls felt a unity that transcended their individual struggles.

Esther's reading of the Book of Veritas had not just been a recitation of words; it had been an invocation of the divine essence that lay within the teachings. As the congregation slowly began to disperse, there was a palpable sense of transformation in the air. Hearts had been touched, spirits had been uplifted, and the promise of salvation felt more tangible than ever before.