Heroisticism

The World

The earliest accounts of Beluaterra are purely legend, stating that it was a place of beauty and fertility. Then three malign spirits, manifested on the Earth came. They became known as the Daimons. They coveted Beluaterra and demanded that all men bow down before them. When the people of Beluaterra refused, The Daimons burned Beluaterra until the earth was black and the air was choked with smoke. They demanded obedience a second time, only to be refused again. As their next of punishment, The Daimons raised the ocean into the sky and flooded the land. A third time The Court demanded that men worship them, promising to usher in an age peace and end misery. But the few remaining people stood strong against The Daimons, and refused a third time. So The Court twisted their minds, until brother slew brother, parents abandoned children and friend killed friend. Finally the people of Beluatera conceded, and bowed to the court

Birth of Avo

In the days where people suffered under The Daimons cruelty, a boy was born, not from the living but from a corpse, a pregnant woman who had been hanged. A band of mercenaries found him, took pity on his existence and took him with the band of mercenaries. They named him Avo, and he would become the key to Beluaterra's salvation. Little is known about Avo's childhood, though it is a matter of historical fact that he was razed by mercenaries to be a mercenary, fighting in battles and collecting pay when he came to adolescence. By the time he was entering late adolescence he abandoned the mercenaries to begin travels and deeper training in more ways than the life of a mercenary could ever provide for. As a grown man he amazed many with his powers of mind, by which he was able to protect his village and perform feats that a dozen other men could not equal.

Avo eventually grew obsessed with overthrowing The Daimons and ending their tyrannical rule. One night when he was consulting an old and mysterious tome, he was suddenly transported into The Netherworld. Here he met The Necromancer, who was sat on a throne surrounded by ghastly figures. As the Daimons tried to corrupt his mind and enslave him, but Avo fought back, stealing the Necromancers sword (The Solus Greatsword and escaping The Netherworld.

Fall of The Daimons

"Bring the children! Ring the bells! A unique site for all to see! This man who evil he dispels, With piercing rays of purity!"

Avo scaled the peak of Nurarihyon (Beluaterra's highest mountain) and challenged The Daimons to combat. Summoner Of The Monster swarm was the first to appear, and with the Solus Greatsword, Avo destroyed him completely. The Necromancer was the next to appear. They fiercely struck at each other, until Avo broke the Necromancers body; who escaped into the Netherworld, to fight another day. The Warlord Of The Netherworld was the last to appear. For weeks their battle raged across Beluaterra. Nurarihyon was destroyed and many smaller mountainous regions were formed by the ruins. Finally Avo slew the Netherwold Warlord, freeing the people of Beluaterra from their yoke. Though many invasions have been sounded against Beluaterra as they attempt to reclaim it.

The Katastrophe

"And the reign will kill us all

If we throw ourselves against the wall

But no one else can see

The preservation of the martyr in me"

Temples

• Haffemet, Size Three - total worshippers 3,200+

The Heroes Virtues

• Dignitas

"Dignity" A sense of self-worth, personal pride.

• Firmitas

"Tenacity" Strength of mind, the ability to stick to one's purpose.

• Frugalitas

"Frugalness" Economy and simplicity of style, without being miserly.

• Gravitas

"Gravity" A sense of the importance of the matter at hand, responsibility and earnestness.

• Honestas

"Respectibility" The image that one presents as a respectable member of society.

• Industria

"Industriousness" Hard work.

• Prudentia

"Prudence" Foresight, wisdom, and personal discretion.

• Salubritas

"Wholesomeness" Health and cleanliness.

• Severitas

"Sternness" Gravity, self-control.

Avo

Avo reforged the Solus Greatsword, imbibing the power of the Daimons who died fighting it, and all the souls of Heroes saved from the Netherworld. He named this new sword - Avo's Tear, and left it as a relic on this Earth should a worthy hero rise once more.

A religion founded in Haffemet by prophet Nyametal, currently the only followers are its founder and Joichiro nishi and perhaps a few peasant folk.