But in the Empire, worship of gods had become a silent, forbidden practice. A cultural taboo. Something done secretly behind closed doors if done at all. The Empire tolerated no higher authority, not even divine ones.
So when druids openly mentioned gods, shared stories of divine nature…described magical paths one could attain without payment, schooling, or permission…
It was as if they had torn open a sealed vault inside the minds of the people.
For the first time in generations, ordinary humans began to imagine spiritual growth, magical expression, and divine connection outside the control of the Empire.
They dared to wonder, What else has been hidden from us and What else could they have had?
And while the nobles panicked, while officials scrambled to monitor these gatherings, the druids remained blissfully unaware.
They believed they were merely fulfilling their sacred duty.
Helping the land, Helping the creatures and Helping the people.
