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=== The Abominations === | === The Abominations === | ||
β | The first settlers of this land encountered severe resistance from the native tribes. The "Mountain People," as the religious colonists called the | + | The first settlers of this land encountered severe resistance from the native tribes. The "Mountain People," as the religious colonists called the Henebune, presented a hospitable front. But, secretly, a number of shamans and warrior societies conducted a fearsome campaign of terror. Mysterious disappearances, bloody sacrifices on the altars of the Departed Ones, and attacks in frightening disguises led to the creation of folk tales regarding the "Abominations." Members of the Faith spread stories of inuman monsters like fanged and tentacled demons, pale fish-eyed people, or sparkling clouds of deadly fog. These "Abominations" were used a pretext for strict measures by the Dogs for enforcing doctrinal adherence or punishing wrongdoers. Some of the tales of the Abominations have entered the folksongs of the region. |
- Dr. Claude Henry Smoot, Professor of American History, University | - Dr. Claude Henry Smoot, Professor of American History, University |