Even when the calamities were finished, people were still being terrorized by the group of daemons. Maellan, Pavone, Volken, Rabuka….. And the new recruit, Sordido.
They have decided to spread and promote the name of the Lord of Darkness instead of the Celestus Gods?
Why? To lessen their powers, of course.
'Tell them to inspire fear and pillage villages, no matter how small, Every person counts, especially Commoners. They are the ones that prays the most.'
Ronin had told them this while they were travelling, a little before the attack from Lovushka's troupe.
He had come to this realization when he saw the Temple of Soma, and how many Commoners like Joyful Salope and her child relied on gods even at times in need.
Even when the gods do nothing.
'Show them that their prayings are useless, and the only hope is to bow down to the name of darkness. Slowly plant the seeds of doubt in their mind.'