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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The sect worships Pholtus in his | The sect worships Pholtus in his lawful neutral aspect. It is supported covertly by the [[Theocracy of the Pale]].{{csb|WGR4|66}} | ||
Its' message is: | Its' message is: | ||
{{quoted text|There is now only one hope of salvation, Pholtus of the Blinding Light. Only those blinded to iniquity and its lures can hope to prevail in these terrible times. Look at how the rich live while you travail to pay their taxes; is this right? But this is how Nyrond is. Hence, Nyrond must be changed, and we're the men to do it, just as we are the men to root out the evil within these lands which matches the evils of Iuz and Aerdi outside.|{{csb|WGR4|66}} }} | |||
Its' ultimate aim is to incorporate part of northern Nyrond by secession into the Theocracy itself. It is fundamentally a rebellious group, fomenting virtual insurrection against the Nyrondese crown.{{csb|WGR4|66}} | Its' ultimate aim is to incorporate part of northern Nyrond by secession into the Theocracy itself. It is fundamentally a rebellious group, fomenting virtual insurrection against the Nyrondese crown.{{csb|WGR4|66}} | ||
The League | The League is not friendly to demihumans, which in [[spring]] [[585 CY]] caused gnomes from the [[Flinty Hills]] to avoid [[Arndulanth]] where the League was operating.{{csb|WGR4|79}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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In about late [[584 CY]] the League's notorious fiend hunter, [[Zylinchin]], with his tiny band of fiend hunters discovered a shrine to [[Incabulos]] in [[Midmeadow]]. He continued to stalk Nyrond seeking people to impale and burn at the stake for consorting with fiends. The League was engaged in fiend hunting in the lands neighbouring [[Almor]], where it did not espouse the "Lesser Nyrond" doctrine of abandoning eastern lands.{{csb|WGR4|66}} | In about late [[584 CY]] the League's notorious fiend hunter, [[Zylinchin]], with his tiny band of fiend hunters discovered a shrine to [[Incabulos]] in [[Midmeadow]]. He continued to stalk Nyrond seeking people to impale and burn at the stake for consorting with fiends. The League was engaged in fiend hunting in the lands neighbouring [[Almor]], where it did not espouse the "Lesser Nyrond" doctrine of abandoning eastern lands.{{csb|WGR4|66}} | ||
In | In spring [[585 CY]], King [[Archbold III]] refrained from taking action against the League due to the Pale ambassador, Grand Templar [[Ivanic Temzien]], promoting the League and its leader ([[Grishken]]), and Archbold needing the Pale's support and alliance.{{csb|WGR4|63}} Shortly prior, a rabble rouser of the League incited a mob in [[Swan Bore]] to lynch four hapless visiting merchants.{{csb|WGR4|72}} The League was gaining followers in [[Midmeadow]] due to the food riots resulting in looting.{{csb|WGR4|80}} The League's supporters in Arndulanth under the leader Carindrell assisted in maintaining law and order, resulting in the Mayor being cowed and unable to take steps against them.{{csb|WGR4|83}} At the time most Nyrondese detested the League, but officials were usually unable to act against them to avoid offending the Pale. Dissuading hysterical peasants was also difficult when doing so might lead to being denounced as heretics by the Knights Valorous of the League.{{csb|WGR4|89}} | ||
The church of Pholtus was bitterly divided between priests and followers of the lawful good and lawful neutral aspects, with the latter dominated by the fervent members of the League. The lawful good priests come close to decrying the League as heresy.{{csb|WGR4|65}} | The church of Pholtus was bitterly divided between priests and followers of the lawful good and lawful neutral aspects, with the latter dominated by the fervent members of the League. The lawful good priests come close to decrying the League as heresy.{{csb|WGR4|65}} | ||
The [[Sagacious Society]] was | The [[Sagacious Society]] was strongly opposed to the League.{{csb|WGR4|66}} The Pholtan paladin, [[Farenne]] of [[Shining White]], loathes the League and prior to Spring 585 CY ran a group of them off her lands.{{csb|WGR4|73}} [[Cunal Huldane]] of [[Mowbrenn]] also hates the League, and wishes to destroy it and Zylinchin.{{csb|WGR4|91}} Duke [[Regurd Korenflass]] of [[Oldred]] also loathes the League.{{csb|WGR4|93}} Field General [[Myariken]], a lawful good follower of Pholtus, in command of the northern front in Spring 585 CY would drive out the League if he was able.{{csb|WGR4|94}} | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
Members are peculiar people. Many wear blinders show proudly their refusal to see anything but doctrinal creed. Some have gone to the extreme of putting out an eye, on the basis the other is enough to see the wisdom of Pholtus's teachings. All members are ascetic and intolerant of those they do not approve of.{{csb| | Members are peculiar people. Many wear blinders show proudly their refusal to see anything but doctrinal creed. Some have gone to the extreme of putting out an eye, on the basis the other is enough to see the wisdom of Pholtus's teachings. All members are ascetic and intolerant of those they do not approve of.{{csb|WGR4|66}} | ||
The League has two notable leaders, [[Grishken]] of [[Midmeadow]] and [[Carindrell]] of [[Arndulanth]].{{csb|WGR4|66}} | The League has two notable leaders, [[Grishken]] of [[Midmeadow]] and [[Carindrell]] of [[Arndulanth]].{{csb|WGR4|66}} | ||
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The Knights Valorous are the elite of the Valorous League, warriors and warrior priests who are self-appointed rooters-out of evil.{{csb|WGR4|66}} | The Knights Valorous are the elite of the Valorous League, warriors and warrior priests who are self-appointed rooters-out of evil.{{csb|WGR4|66}} | ||
== | == In ''Living Greyhawk'' == | ||
{{LGsection}} | |||
In the ''[[Living Greyhawk]]'' campaign, the League was a metagaming organization in the Nyrond region | In the ''[[Living Greyhawk]]'' campaign, the League was a metagaming organization in the Nyrond region to which characters could belong. It featured in various regional and meta-regional adventures.<ref>"Nyrond Gazetteer" issued by the Living Greyhawk Campaign Nyrond Triad. Available at [https://web.archive.org/web/20080622002824/http://www.nyrond.org/turbine/page/nyr/ Nyrond Living Greyhawk Triad web site via Way Back Machine]</ref> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080602174249/http://www.nyrond.org/turbine/page/nyr/gazetteer/powergroups.html#vlb Valorous League of Blindness on the Nyrond Living Greyhawk Triad web site via Way Back Machine | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080602174249/http://www.nyrond.org/turbine/page/nyr/gazetteer/powergroups.html#vlb Valorous League of Blindness] on the Nyrond Living Greyhawk Triad web site via the ''Way Back Machine''. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 12:59, 11 June 2025
| The Valorous League of Blindness | |
|---|---|
| Alignment: | Lawful neutral |
| Type: | Religious sect |
| Leader: | Grishken, and Carindrell |
| Members: | Pholtan zealots |
| Allies: | Theocracy of the Pale |
| Enemies: | Many |
The Valorous League of Blindness is a fundamentalist sect of Pholtus operating in Nyrond.
Description
The sect worships Pholtus in his lawful neutral aspect. It is supported covertly by the Theocracy of the Pale.[1]
Its' message is:
"There is now only one hope of salvation, Pholtus of the Blinding Light. Only those blinded to iniquity and its lures can hope to prevail in these terrible times. Look at how the rich live while you travail to pay their taxes; is this right? But this is how Nyrond is. Hence, Nyrond must be changed, and we're the men to do it, just as we are the men to root out the evil within these lands which matches the evils of Iuz and Aerdi outside."[1]
Its' ultimate aim is to incorporate part of northern Nyrond by secession into the Theocracy itself. It is fundamentally a rebellious group, fomenting virtual insurrection against the Nyrondese crown.[1]
The League is not friendly to demihumans, which in spring 585 CY caused gnomes from the Flinty Hills to avoid Arndulanth where the League was operating.[2]
History
In the aftermath of the Greyhawk Wars the League rapidly gained converts, especially northern Nyrond adjacent to the Theocracy. New members were usually amongst gullible, rural folk, who were easily whipped up into hysteria. The League also featured followers among minor nobility, under threat of lynching by their peasants if they did not convert.[1] Members in the northern lands included some amongst the refugees from Tenh.[3]
In about late 584 CY the League's notorious fiend hunter, Zylinchin, with his tiny band of fiend hunters discovered a shrine to Incabulos in Midmeadow. He continued to stalk Nyrond seeking people to impale and burn at the stake for consorting with fiends. The League was engaged in fiend hunting in the lands neighbouring Almor, where it did not espouse the "Lesser Nyrond" doctrine of abandoning eastern lands.[1]
In spring 585 CY, King Archbold III refrained from taking action against the League due to the Pale ambassador, Grand Templar Ivanic Temzien, promoting the League and its leader (Grishken), and Archbold needing the Pale's support and alliance.[4] Shortly prior, a rabble rouser of the League incited a mob in Swan Bore to lynch four hapless visiting merchants.[5] The League was gaining followers in Midmeadow due to the food riots resulting in looting.[6] The League's supporters in Arndulanth under the leader Carindrell assisted in maintaining law and order, resulting in the Mayor being cowed and unable to take steps against them.[7] At the time most Nyrondese detested the League, but officials were usually unable to act against them to avoid offending the Pale. Dissuading hysterical peasants was also difficult when doing so might lead to being denounced as heretics by the Knights Valorous of the League.[8]
The church of Pholtus was bitterly divided between priests and followers of the lawful good and lawful neutral aspects, with the latter dominated by the fervent members of the League. The lawful good priests come close to decrying the League as heresy.[9]
The Sagacious Society was strongly opposed to the League.[1] The Pholtan paladin, Farenne of Shining White, loathes the League and prior to Spring 585 CY ran a group of them off her lands.[10] Cunal Huldane of Mowbrenn also hates the League, and wishes to destroy it and Zylinchin.[11] Duke Regurd Korenflass of Oldred also loathes the League.[12] Field General Myariken, a lawful good follower of Pholtus, in command of the northern front in Spring 585 CY would drive out the League if he was able.[13]
Members
Members are peculiar people. Many wear blinders show proudly their refusal to see anything but doctrinal creed. Some have gone to the extreme of putting out an eye, on the basis the other is enough to see the wisdom of Pholtus's teachings. All members are ascetic and intolerant of those they do not approve of.[1]
The League has two notable leaders, Grishken of Midmeadow and Carindrell of Arndulanth.[1]
The Knights Valorous are the elite of the Valorous League, warriors and warrior priests who are self-appointed rooters-out of evil.[1]
In Living Greyhawk
 | This section contains content from the Living Greyhawk organized-play campaign. |
In the Living Greyhawk campaign, the League was a metagaming organization in the Nyrond region to which characters could belong. It featured in various regional and meta-regional adventures.[14]
External links
- Valorous League of Blindness on the Nyrond Living Greyhawk Triad web site via the Way Back Machine.
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.66.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.79.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.78-79.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.63.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.72.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.80.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.83.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.89.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.65.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.73.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.91.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.93.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.94.
- ↑ "Nyrond Gazetteer" issued by the Living Greyhawk Campaign Nyrond Triad. Available at Nyrond Living Greyhawk Triad web site via Way Back Machine
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorous League of Blindness | People Group | Religious order, | Dragon magazine #191 | 66, 67 |
| Valorous League of Blindness | People Group | Religious order, | Ivid the Undying | 34 |
| Valorous League of Blindness | People Group | Religious order, | WGR4 The Marklands | 63, 65, 66, 68, 72, 73, 79, 80, 83, 89, 91, 93, 94, 95 |