Events in Christendom

In the year 1207 the Imperial Diet in Reme decided to jointly found a new holy Christian order on the isles north of Christendom. A beacon of trade and safe harbor, as well as a potential staging area for any move towards the holy lands the Northern Isles have long been coveted by kings and lords, though in recent history they have proven beyond the range of governance by Christian lords. In a spirit of unity not seen since the days of Empire the leaders of Christendom united to achieve what singly they could not.

After the completion of the Diet the holy order was blessed and sanctified by the Pope, Christening them The Knights of the Icthus, naming the order after the miracle of Christ's feeding of five thousand and the fish for which the Isles are known.

Across Christendom there is a new hope amongst the peoples as adventurous and talented people from every corner seek out their chance to make a better life in this new home. Merchants eagerly outfit ships and materials and pilgrims are beginning to plan their journeys through this new refuge of Christendom.

Of course much of this is still simply the earliest and most frenzied of preparation, as the whole project must be financed if it is to survive. Still there is cause for celebration in the Christian unity and fellowship this undertaking has already revealed.