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The foundation of the Apostate [[class]] and, subsequently, the guild itself occurred after a number of unusual occurrences. The first hint to its beginning was in the year 318 AF, when images of dark [[priests]] began to appear to Mhaldorians, while [[angels]] in [[Shallam]] began to show demonic traits. | The foundation of the Apostate [[class]] and, subsequently, the guild itself occurred after a number of unusual occurrences. The first hint to its beginning was in the year 318 AF, when images of dark [[priests]] began to appear to Mhaldorians, while [[angels]] in [[Shallam]] began to show [[demons|demonic]] traits. | ||
In the same year, the rogue occultist Xerimor summoned Lord [[Taug]] and was told to travel to the [[Chaos Plane]] to slay [[Danaeus]]. | In the same year, the rogue occultist Xerimor summoned Lord [[Taug]] and was told to travel to the [[Chaos Plane]] to slay [[Danaeus]]. | ||
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The citizens of Mhaldor worked to free Xerimor from his prison, lest his soul be bound there for eternity. They were instructed to make a sacrifice of a holy being to achieve this goal. Though many attempts were made to capture and slay a priest for this purpose, none were successful. Finally, [[Azmodai]], the pit fiend, summoned the priest Valeo, whose angel was slain and used as a sacrifice to free Xerimor. | The citizens of Mhaldor worked to free Xerimor from his prison, lest his soul be bound there for eternity. They were instructed to make a sacrifice of a holy being to achieve this goal. Though many attempts were made to capture and slay a priest for this purpose, none were successful. Finally, [[Azmodai]], the pit fiend, summoned the priest Valeo, whose angel was slain and used as a sacrifice to free Xerimor. | ||
Immediately upon his release, Xerimor explained that the altar could be used to unleash a | Immediately upon his release, Xerimor explained that the altar could be used to unleash a demonic force upon the land, and he then opened a portal in this manner; one that was large enough for an entire army of demons and other infernal beasts. | ||
Valeo intervened, however, striking Xerimor with his holy mace and then using the last of his power to resurrect his angel. In the meantime, the demon general, Morimbuul walked through the portal, the first of what should have been many demons. It was then that Valeo's angel stepped through the portal with her master's corpse. This had an unpleasant effect, at least from the perspective of the followers of Evil, as it balanced out the powers of the portal, and caused it to collapse. | Valeo intervened, however, striking Xerimor with his holy mace and then using the last of his power to resurrect his angel. In the meantime, the demon general, Morimbuul walked through the portal, the first of what should have been many demons. It was then that Valeo's angel stepped through the portal with her master's corpse. This had an unpleasant effect, at least from the perspective of the followers of Evil, as it balanced out the powers of the portal, and caused it to collapse. | ||