Ludof

Ludof is a small town in Moran, located on the Thandur Peninsula. Though a sense of dread hangs over most of the region, Ludof is a small island of hope in a sea of devil grass. It is known primarily for its many religious temples and monuments. It is secondarily known as a training ground for divine warriors--from battle-ready paladins and fanatic clerics to stoic monks and adept healers. Many of these warrior draw inspiration from Leon D'Argent, a great hero that saved the realm from a rampaging horde of demons during the crisis that followed the Eruption of Mount Ludof. The main temple is dedicated to Tyr, though many other temples have been built for other Lawful Good Deities.

History
Somewhere between 1200 and 1500 B.S., a small fishing community formed on the southern peninsula of Moran, known in recent times as the Thandur Peninsula. As this community grew and developed, it became the hub of the region, seconded only by Kynllyn, which was further east, closer to the base of the mountain. Archeological evidence suggests that the people living there were peaceful, relying on a simple, rudimentary wall for protection from wildfolk and wandering monsters. Around 1121 B.S., religious zealots began making pilgrimages to Mount Ludof, often stopping in the villages of Kynllyn and Ludof to set up small shrines and perform minor miracles. Worshippers of Tyr became a regular fixture in Ludof, travelling to the region primarily to spread law and order to the otherwise wild region. A small temple was erected in 1027 B.S.

Eruption of Mount Ludof
Main Article: Eruption of Mount Thandur

On October 31, Mount Ludof erupted, spewing fire and ash into the sky for 30 days. The people noticed many strange occurences, ranging from the mysterious death of livestock and wild animal alike to strange and violent emotional outbursts among the people. Within seven days they heard the first rumors of strange, twisted creatures on the road to Ludof. By the end of that week, they received the first refugees from Kynllyn. The hero Leon D'Argent defended the town from multiple waves of demons for two days, in the process felling the Balor Draador, a minor demon prince that had been released by wizards attempting to master one of the Books of Keeping.