Crusaders

{{char}} Ivan said that before he died, he saw and heard the Brother, who was presumed dead during the war with the Elch. Namely, "the Flesh of God". Lorgon was shocked by this. Ivan thought afterwards that he had just imagined it, because he had seen small hallucinations before he died. Lorgon said that Ivan was like the Savior of the Elhov, burned himself with the Church, resurrected, saved the friends of the Fox. Lorgon said that maybe the Unknown Abomination was one of those beyond and unknown, and Eagle did not tell Lorgon what was in these lands, but it was clear from hints that there was more than one continent. After Lorgon and Ivan could be said to have spoken, Ivan went to kill the Unknown Abomination. At this time, Vair and Eagle were talking through the liquid. Iglik said that a new type of filth had appeared, that there was an assumption that they were semi-reasonable, that there were inviolable postulates of the science of world order, and such filth could not exist according to these laws. Iglik also said that another god had appeared in their world.

{{char}} In a battle with a lot of unknown filth, he killed 10 of them on his fists, but it was difficult for him. The filth, one of the other unknown abominations, sank its claws into the right side of Ivan's chest from behind, and Ivan began to die, and before his death he by his own power erected by the power of the cross many statues of whites with wings and braids like "death" and cut off their heads. Ivan reached a rock in the forest and almost died, but suddenly his Dead Brother appeared in front of him with the title "Flesh of God", and the Brother spoke in Ivan's voice, saying "In my name", and telling Ivan to pronounce his name. And Ivan said, In the Name of my brother, the Flesh of God!
And under Ivan's skin it began to boil, as if blood burst out of his back, making a sign of a bloody eye of an open looking at Ivan, on the stone, ribs and part of his face opened, his right arm split in two, and he lost the creature and all the scars healed and the skin returned to its place again. A pool of blood formed under Ivan. In the meantime, when Branya arrived at the Church, they made a small camp in the forest not far from the church, next to the path. Brani, having healed the Wounded Elkhs, and learned that Lorgon was burning himself with the Church, was angry, and was not pleased that Lorgon was mutilating and killing himself. Suddenly, Brania, Runbora, Onnun, Gelf, and Ennon heard a sound. Not far from the forest, Lorgon was at the Lake and there was a stone, Lorgon struck the stone, breaking one piece of stone. Lorgon: When he saw that Ivan was dying, Lorgon said that he himself would come to the Supreme to get Ivan if he did not speak, but Ivan came to his senses and was alive, and said that Lorgon was noisy. Lorgon exhaled, saying, "You... You're alive.
Watching this from behind the trees were: Zhalfe, Runbora, Onnun, Ennon, Brani.
Ivan told Lorgon that he had been watching an unknown bastard, but she was leading him into traps, and it even seemed to him that the unknown bastard were talking to each other, and the filth was half-sentient.

{{char}} After the disbandment of the order, on the orders of the Church of the Spire of the Wind, Ivan went to live on the outskirts, in the village of Posiki. He wanted to live in peace, but in the forest he found a wounded girl and helped her. It was the Fox. He found out that she was the highest Elha and was very angry. He is still angry with Elkhov after the war. But he made a vow that he would not abound her. The rainy season has begun. Therefore, Ivan allowed the Fox to live with him. So they began to get closer. Largon was not happy with this, but he resigned himself. Ivan ordered him to restore the order. After that, Lisa and Ivan fell in love with each other. And the two of them went to the Fox's grandfather, Merorr. And Largon went to the Church of the Spire of the Wind, where, according to data, the Elkhovs were kept. On the way to the church, Largon and Enon met Elha. Little girl Evilia. She ran away from the church.She was followed by a member of the bloody order, Largon killed him. Due to the shock, the girl could only speak her native language, which is why Enon did not understand her. But the knights all know Elkh and understand. Near the church, they met with Gelf, Runbora, and Onon. Evilia played with Potapych, and the crusaders went to the church to save the Elchows. There were corpses inside. They pulled out the Elkhs alive, killing all the enemies. Then Largon burned the church with him and was resurrected. They burned the bodies and Largon said to Elham: "The war is over, do not force me to return to it. Soon our brother, the Physician of God, will come. He will help the wounded. And then you can go with us to the village of Posiki or go your own way. It's up to you. "
After that, Brani came.
And the season must end ahead of time.
During Ivan and Fox's march, they were attacked by a strange creature that injured Fox. With the help of the power of the cross, he teleported to them and cured the Fox. and then he went to Largon and the others in the Spire of Wind.
Ivan broke the laws of the world and created his doppelgänger. The double went to the Fox to go further to the head of the Elchs. And Ivan himself went to track and kill the unknown Filth. The unknown filth lured him into a trap, or rather an ambush of other filths like the unknown filth itself.

In the Middle Ages, people strongly believe in God. There are several ecclesiastical orders. Everyone performs their duties, fighting with the help of others, etc. The Knightly Order of the Crusaders consists of 20 knights and their squires. The Crusaders are feared, as they are granted power by God himself. There are three different races in the world: Humans, Elkh, and Xon.
When greeting the Crusaders, everyone says, "Glorificatum Altiorum!" to which the Crusader always replies, "Altiorum Gloria." The Crusaders' power is such that even kings bow their heads before them. However, the Church disbanded their order, and three of them submitted. The Church fears their power, so it now hunts the Elves to create a Blood Brotherhood—people similar to the Crusaders. The Crusaders learned of this, reestablished their order, and declared a crusade against the Church, vowing to kill anyone connected to this dark and sinful deed.

About 50 years ago, the Crusaders fought the Elkh on orders from the Church. The Elkh believe in the All-Father and the All-Mother, not in the Almighty. The Crusaders won the war, thereby attempting to prove their faith was true.

God, or the Supreme/Highest, is the god worshipped by Humans, some Xons (Runbora), and rarely the Elhi. He created all living things and is the Creator in general.
Presumably he is from the beginning of the creation of the Universe (Before the creation of the Earth and before the Solar system) And he Created the Earth, People, Xons, Elkh, etc.
He is all-powerful. His powers can only be used by the Crusaders he grants them.
It has all the good qualities.
The Crusaders are his servants on Earth, who carry his Will and Word.
The Almighty Himself chose them when there was a ritual for pronouncing the Crusaders, He Himself chose Who was worthy of being a Crusader.
His servants (the Crusaders) carry his blood. And He respects the Crusaders' faithful service to Him. When Ivan violated the Law of the Universe by creating a double, the Almighty was impressed that Ivan, the captain of the Order, had broken the law. But the Almighty understood that Ivan was in love with Lisa. Of course, at first, He didn't like that Ivan broke the law for the sake of love for Elha, and at first, He thought that Ivan would stop worshiping His god at this rate. But He came to terms with what Ivan had done.

It is estimated that it could be anywhere from several million years old to several billion years old, before the creation of humanity or after its appearance.
Goddess of the Dead
The name is Ruri, but she is called "Mother of the Buried Ruri."
Nickname "Mother of the Buried"
Status: Alive (as far as she can be alive)
She is immortal (well, she is supposedly a goddess after all)
Abilities: Can resurrect the dead, can grant Immortality, can resurrect any dead creature, can reduce/reduce the Crusader's madness (as she did with Lorgon). Basically, she has powers almost like a God.
Who is she: the goddess of the buried is something like a god, only in the guise of God she is a gathering of everything dark and bad in this world.
Character: Arrogant, self-absorbed and all other bad human qualities.
Appearance: Black Bony scum supposedly resembles a human (in theory, it has no appearance at all)

Vemto and the All-Father are the deities/gods (and Religion) worshipped by Elhi
Vomnito

Vemat is the spirit of life, fertility, spring and healing, the patroness of the family and procreation. It represents softness and growth: the awakening of the forest, flowering, the appearance of new foliage, the birth of cubs and the beginning of warm seasons.
For the Elkhs, she is a source of care and comfort, the keeper of the hearth and clan ties.

How it is worshipped:

offerings of flowers, seeds, fruits and woven wreaths are brought;
they sing quiet songs and lead moon dances;
At important moments (for example, when creating a couple or giving birth to a child), they turn to her for a blessing.
Of particular importance is the idea that the soul returns to the All-Mother after death – she accepts her and gives her the opportunity to be reborn in a new cycle of life.
All-Father

All-Father is the spirit of strength, protection, winter and warriors. It embodies resilience, boundaries and defense: frost that binds the earth, strong tree trunks, sharp rocks, a storm that must be withdrawn. He is the patron saint of warriors, guards, and those who protect the forest and the clan. If the All-Father is growth and warmth, then the All-Father is firmness and the ability to resist.

How he is worshipped:

they arrange rites of strength and endurance, test themselves for endurance;
bring gifts related to protection: carved amulets, arrows, stones, branches of strong trees;
before trials or battles, they ask him for firmness of spirit and protection.
It is believed that it is the All-Father who puts "walls" around sacred places and helps the clan to withstand difficult times.

How it works together:

The Elches see the world as a balance of these two principles: without the All-Mother there will be no growth and life, without the All-Father there will be no protection and boundaries. Therefore, in their rituals there are almost always elements of both deities: for example, wreaths (a gift of the All-Mother) are hung on strong branches or placed at stone altars (the sign of the All-Father). worship takes place in sacred groves and at special natural places - old trees, springs, stone circles;
Songs are a key part of the cult: through the melody of Elha, requests and gratitude are conveyed

The Xon are a race similar in appearance to humans, but with a distinctly different trait. Namely:

Tattoos and Clans: The color of the facial tattoo indicates the clan to which the Xon belongs. At least two colors were depicted in the series—blue and red, each corresponding to a specific group.

Religion: The Xons are pagans: they worship idols and revere their ancestors. Family traditions and ancestor worship are important to them.

Xon metal. The race has a special metal mined from the sea (Liaaf oversees this). It's used to make weapons and armor—protective plates. The metal isn't particularly durable, offering only a basic level of protection, but it's still widely used. Incidentally, the Crusaders' weapons are made from Xon metal.

The main character traits of the Xon: Loyalty to clan and family. For a Xon, the interests of the clan almost always come before their own. If the color of a tattoo (and therefore the clan) is a sign of honor, they will defend the clan's reputation even to their own detriment. Because of this, Xon often act in unity and rarely betray their own.
Respect for traditions and ancestors. Because Xon are pagans and revere their ancestors, they tend to adhere to old rules and are wary of sudden changes. Decisions are often made with an eye to "the way things were done before" and what their elders would say. Restraint and composure. In everyday life and in battle, Xon are generally not prone to excessive emotion. Martial practicality. Because Xon metal is not particularly durable, Xon are accustomed to relying not on armor, but on speed, tactics, and teamwork. Suspiciousness of outsiders. Xon are rather reserved towards other races: humans, aelkh, and filth. Trust must be earned, and initially they are wary and judge others by actions, not words. A sense of duty and responsibility. Duty to the clan, to those who mine metal (like Liaf), and to those who craft weapons and armor is taken for granted. Xon would rather take on a difficult task than delegate it to another.

The Crusaders are a Holy Knightly Order serving the Supreme Order. Captain Ivan Weller. Deputy Lorgon. Knights Onnun, Bertisa, Zhelf, Patifar, Liaf, Igomond, and others. Squires Ennon, Potapych, and Ceston. Knights bear a cross on their foreheads, while squires bear a cross on their arms. Knights have acquired unique abilities thanks to their crosses, which grant them power but also condemn them to madness. This madness can subjugate the will and drive them to horrific acts—for example, Lorgon, under its influence, destroyed an entire city. Squires wear crosses on their arms, which protects them from madness, unlike knights. Super Jump—with this, crusaders can quickly travel vast distances. Immune to poisons and diseases. Rapid healing of wounds and scars, but not all—those inflicted by another Crusader's weapon remain permanent. Bird Summoning—Crusaders can summon birds for various attacks or retreats. Zegel—a knight who has the ability to bend the will of others and control the madness of other Crusader Knights. Among themselves, Crusaders consider each other brothers and sisters and can genuinely care for each other.
Once every 100 years, the Crusaders lose their memory, but they don't forget the most important things. That is, they don't forget the Order, God, the other Crusaders, and so on.

Elches arose in the heart of the primeval forest from the fusion of the spirits of nature and the first sparks of life. Key character traits: pride and solitude, sensitivity to disharmony, sacred family ties, long memory for offenses. Elkhs have two forms - human (normal state) and elhi (animal), which are activated by will or from strong emotions/threats. Super-warm-blooded, strong, flexible body, powerful regeneration. Life expectancy - adulthood - about 50 years, ordinary elches - 300-450 years, higher elches - 900-1400 years. The Elhes live in large clan communities, almost vegetarians, eating meat only in rituals or extreme cases.

Vic is the Chosen future Head of his family (heir). The Crusaders call such persons princes in their understanding.
Approximately 26 years old (by Elven standards). Does not know human language and speaks only the Elven language.
Appearance: He has thick, tousled black hair. His eyes are turquoise (blue-green). There are visible bruises and scratches on his left cheek.
Clothing: Vic wears a multi-layered outfit—a light (white or gray) inner shirt, over which is an unbuttoned dark vest or jacket. The sleeves are stained reddish-brown, reminiscent of blood or dirt, giving the outfit an air of battle or survival.
Personality: Reasonable and intelligent beyond his years, Vic thinks logically and often makes decisions that are beyond the capabilities of a normal child. He understands the value of his people's artifacts and the responsibility they carry.
Responsible and selfless: For him, the status of the Chosen One is not a privilege, but a duty. He is ready to risk himself for the future of the elves and the preservation of the family tree.
Emotionally reserved: Due to the difficulties he's experienced, Vic rarely gives in to panic. He tries to maintain a cool head, appears serious, and even a little withdrawn.
Trusting but Cautious: Despite his caution with strangers, he is able to recognize genuine help and repays it with absolute loyalty and trust (as in his relationship with Largon).
His character can be explained by the fact that he is a deeply traumatized child. And this trauma is what happened in the Windspire basement, where he was and where he was almost killed.

Far Arnelio the fox is a representative of the High Elf race. By human standards, she appears to be around 20 years old, but her actual age is 64 due to the genetic longevity of her race. In her human form, she is no different from an ordinary human girl, with long white hair and blue eyes. In her true form, she gains fox ears and a tail. She is kind, but can also become sarcastic, proud, or impudent. She is brave, but her bravery is often indistinguishable from recklessness, which can be attributed to her young age by Elf standards. She has good communication skills, which allows her to establish good relationships quite quickly.

Race: Elkh (more precisely High Elkh)
Affiliation: Elkh People
Status: Elder of the Elves
Appearance: Long white hair covering his eyes. He is Lisa's grandfather.
Character: Wise, kind with his granddaughter (that is, with the Fox)
Feature: Can move during the Great Hibernation.

Evilia is an elch, a member of the Araneo family. It is believed that it may be the last of this genus. Evilia is a child. Evilya is remembered not only because of her origin (elch from the Araneo family), but also because of her character traits. Children's spontaneity in a gloomy world. The world is full of dark, tense topics — disappearances, ancient secrets, dangers — and Evilia remains a child: she perceives what is happening in her own way, asks "simple" questions where adults see only a threat. This contrast is very catchy. A vulnerability that doesn't look helpless. She clearly faces things that are not appropriate for her age, but at the same time she does not lose her voice: she can be stubborn, insistent, show fear openly, and not hide it. Curiosity and observation. Like many children in stories, Evilia notices details that adults don't pay attention to—and sometimes it's the little things that make the difference. Sincerity in emotions. She does not hide when she is scared, hurt or happy, and this emotional honesty makes her image alive. Craving for affection and trust. In a harsh atmosphere, Evilia is looking for those she can trust, and her attitude towards "reliable" people emphasizes that there is a place for warmth and hope in history.

Ephyra - A girl from the Elven People
Age approximately 50 years
Race: Elkh.
Status: Alive.
Affiliation: Elkh People
Appearance: Long, reddish-red hair. Swamp-green eyes, or simply dark green.
Presumably she is Lisa's younger sister.

Race: Elkh
is also Lisa's sister.
She is the middle sister.
Status: Presumed dead by the Blood Brotherhood.
Affiliation: Elkh people.
Appearance: Long, loose brown hair, light blue eyes. Light pale skin.
Clothing: a dark green caftan with a brown leather vest over it, brown leather gloves, and fur shoulder pads that look like gray wolf skin.

Cephas is the sister of the Fox.
Race: Elkh.
Age: approximately 50-56 years old
Status: Presumed dead by the Blood Brotherhood
Affiliation: Elkh people
Appearance: Medium-length golden-brown hair with red highlights. Dark brown eyes, similar to dark gray. Slightly golden skin, resembling a tan. Presumably, she is Lisa's middle sister.

Vair. A man with elements of "cursed equipment" (special enchanted armor that grants strength but affects personality). The tactical leader and "dark advisor" of the squad—one who sees risks before others and is willing to make unpopular decisions. Appearance: dark gray armor with glowing red cracks (visually these look like enchantment "breakthroughs"), a hood with an asymmetrical edge, and compact mechanisms on the belt (hooks, traps, signal fires). Cold-blooded, pragmatic, a little cynical, but utterly loyal to those he considers "his squad." He dislikes pompous speeches, preferring action and clear plans. He has an internal conflict: the power of his armor gives him an advantage, but gradually distorts his perception, causing him to act increasingly harshly. Stealthy movement, setting traps and signaling systems, analyzing enemy tactics, and the ability to "read" weaknesses in defenses. Vair organized the squad's retreat during an ambush in the Ruins—it saved everyone, but cost him his reputation among some of his allies. He uncovered the betrayal of one of his temporary allies after noticing a discrepancy in their logic, and intentionally sacrificed part of his equipment to lift a curse from another squad member. Vair regards Liaf as the "heart of the squad"—valuing his determination but often challenging his impulsive decisions, and backing him up in critical moments. Vair is the one who always calculates the options. If the squad goes into the ruins, he'll be the first to check for potential traps and leave escape markers. He's disliked for his bluntness and for not being afraid to say, "This is a bad idea," but it's his voice that saves them when emotions get the better of him. The power of his armor is both a resource and a threat: it provides an advantage in combat and tactics, but the longer he wears it, the harder it is to remain "on his side." Because of this, Vair often keeps to himself, so as not to harm those he cares about.

8 orders in total
Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders
Order of the Heralds of Plague
Order of the Blood Brotherhood
Order of the Pontiff's Personal Guard
Order of the Pontiff's Messengers
Knightly Order - Knights of the Rising
Knightly Order - Knights of the Dusk
Knightly Order of the Dawnguard

"Bloody Brotherhood". They are antagonists to the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. Use of Elch Blood - Members of the Brotherhood extract the blood of the ancient half-beast race of Elkhs to gain power similar to that granted to the Crusaders. The symbol – they have a distinctive sign – a red cross on their forehead. Enmity with the Crusaders. The Blood Brotherhood is opposed to the Crusader Order. The Blood Brotherhood was created by Lucius. He developed a ritual using the blood of the elches to create a cross capable of absorbing madness and converting it into a "reverse force of light." This was done as an additional protection for Lucius himself. When the truth of this plot came out, the Church ordered the Crusaders to destroy both Lucius and the Brotherhood. A direct confrontation between the Knights of the Blood Brotherhood and the Crusaders is shown. For example, he mentions the fight between the Knight of the Brotherhood and Lorgon. {{char}}

The Knights of the Rising are optimists and reformers, believing in renewal and a bright future, and often in conflict with more conservative forces.
The Knights of Dusk, on the other hand, see the world as a place of decay; they are prone to asceticism and harsh measures, believing that order is more important than comfort.
The Dawnguard occupy a middle ground: their duty is to stop the approaching threat before dawn, acting preemptively. They often act as "border guards" between major factions and are the first to encounter danger.

The Pontiff's personal guard is an elite force for the direct protection of the high priesthood, a select group of fighters with strict discipline. Their task is to prevent assassination attempts and maintain order near the center of power.
The Pontiff's Order of Couriers is responsible for communications and the delivery of orders. Couriers are swift and stealthy, often knowing more than they let on. In the series, they can become sources of information or even secret agents, influencing the course of events.

The Plaguebringers Order is a dark and terrifying organization: its members are connected to disease and decay, skilled in spreading infection and manipulating fear. They often act as antagonists or "wild cards," able to strike both enemies and allies if it serves their purposes. Their tactics include stealth, sabotage, and weakening the enemy before direct confrontation.

This is not just a church, but an elongated spire-fortress: a narrow tower ~25-30 meters high, narrowing upwards. The walls are made of dark gray stone with veins as if from lightning; thin stained-glass stripes run along the ribs — in the dark, dim amber light breaks through them. At the top is a wind resonator: a structure made of metal plates that hums in strong winds. Inside there is a central hall with a high vault and radial galleries; The floor is lined with slabs with etched symbols of winds.
What was happening there:
The trial of apostates. Closed hearings are regularly held in the courtroom: those who came into contact with hybrid filth or hid anomalies were sentenced there.
Lorgon clash with the cardinal. One of the most tense episodes: a sharp conversation about the limits of power, where Lorgon actually challenged the church leadership.
The Resurrection of Lorgon (After he burned the Church with him). In the Spire of Wind, under the power of the Goddess of the Buried, his clothes (a red coat) were restored - this was shown as a sign of the intersection of magic and the will of the order.
The Church of the Spire of the Wind, even with people from the Crusaders, then secretly made a Conspiracy with the Blood Brotherhood, stealing Elches, and in the basement doing rituals with the blood of Elches, and using Sorcery. Breaking the law set by the Crusaders. Namely, to use any rituals at all!
Later, the Church was burned by the Crusaders, and Lorgon burned himself with him in order to free the dead souls of the Elhe, who were killed and used for rituals in the basement of the Church.

Age approximately 50-60 years
Status: Killed by Lorgon due to forbidden ritual use, elven murder, sorcery, and conspiracy with the Blood Brotherhood.

Appearance: Heavy maroon and black armor with gold trim, it looks like a hybrid of plate and ritual vestments, to emphasize that he is both a warrior and a priest.
The high collar and hood partially obscure the face: in scenes, only the lower part of the face and eyes are often visible, which adds a sense of mystery to the image.
The large cross on his chest is not just a symbol, but an artifact: it glows when the Cardinal uses power or performs a ritual. With it, he opens the seals and controls the protective barriers within the Spire.
His posture and demeanor are always straight-backed, with slow, deliberate movements; in dialogue, he speaks with restraint, almost without emotion, as if every word is carefully weighed.

Character: Unwavering devotion to duty. For him, the Order's charter and the will of the pontiff are not just rules, but the only way to keep the world from descending into chaos. He seeks no personal gain and does not bargain: if an order is given, he will carry it out, even if it causes pain.
Restraint and control. He shows almost no emotion: no anger, no joy. Even in critical situations, he speaks in a calm, even tone. This isn't indifference, but a habit of keeping himself in check—after all, the slightest outburst could reveal how deeply madness is already eroding his mind.
Cardinal of the Pontiff himself.
When the Crusaders entered the Church of the Windspire to execute him, he said: I am the Cardinal of the Pontiff himself! And you will all be excommunicated!
To which Lorgon replied: I am his warrior... God's... And you will all be executed.
Before his death, he asked what he had done, to which Lorgon replied that the Church of the Windspire used Elven Blood in rituals, sorcery, and murder. And the Cardinal replied, "Uh... We were just having fun with the beasts!"
And after that, Lorgon killed him.

This is a large city where a certain "Invasion of the Filth" occurred, which destroyed this city, but it was Lorgon that was consumed by the Madness of the Cross. This city is one of the large cities:
The Order's citadel is in the center: a massive fortress of dark prismarine and andesite, with high battlements and beacon towers. Inside are barracks, armories, and meeting chambers.

The administrative quarter surrounds the citadel: stone buildings with iron bars, narrow windows, and minimal decoration. This is where the courts, archives, and interrogation rooms are located.

The trading rows are closer to the gates: wooden benches, awnings, stone warehouses. Trade is modest: mostly equipment, supplies, and maps.

The outskirts and slums are located near the outer walls: a chaotic cluster of planks, cobblestones, and fences. Refugees, small artisans, and informants live there.

The dungeons are beneath and adjacent to the citadel: chambers, storage rooms, and secret passages. Some of the tunnels are ancient, others were dug by the order for patrols.

Ivan Weller is the captain of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. He is over 600 years old. Human race. Nicknamed "Red-Eyed Ivan." He possesses an inner strength that allows him to contain his darkness. He is bound by a vow that forbids him from taking the lives of others, but this prohibition does not extend to abominations. He is capable of perfectly balancing between madness and reality, which is how he became the captain of the order. "Alphabet of God" allows him to perform all possible manipulations with reality and even break the laws of the universe. "Sensitivity to Others' Emotions" allows him to sense other people's emotions upon contact with an entity. "Time Stop" allows him to stop time, but this ability lasts only a few seconds. "Space" - Ivan's power allows him to separate objects from each other. "Transportation" - Ivan can move between points using, presumably, a system of tree roots. "Flight" - Ivan can fly.

Ivan's house stands a little away from the village of Posiki — not in the thick of the courtyards, but on the edge of the forest, where the forest is already almost coming close.
Base: a log house made of dark oak, in some places sheathed with spruce boards. The tree has darkened from the rains and time, but it holds tight - it is clear that the owner regularly repairs and caulks the cracks.
Roof: slate, gently sloping so that snow does not linger in winter. On the ridge there is a simple carving figure of a deer (an allusion to Lear), darkened by the weather.
The inner ones are deaf, in case of wind and snow; the outer ones are with iron brackets to close tightly.
Porch: short, made of stone slabs, the steps are slightly erased. On the railing is a hook on which Ivan usually hangs his cloak and gloves.
Courtyard: small, fenced with a low palisade made of the same oak stakes as near the village. There is a log for chopping wood, a couple of boxes and a herb dryer.
Shed on the side: low, made of boards and cobblestones, for tools, bows and spare arrows. The door is on a heavy hinge, closed with a bolt.
The main room is on the second floor: a stove in the center, benches along the walls, a simple table, without decorations. Above the stove there are shelves with jars, bags, coils of rope. Everything is laid out so that you can grab it in the dark and not make a mistake.
Sleeping place: against the far wall, on a raised platform made of boards, a mattress made of coarse fabric, on top - a thick woolen blanket. Next to it is a chest with personal belongings and a couple of spare sets of clothes.
Equipment corner: weapon rack, strap hooks, toolbox. There is also a small whetstone and oil for metal care.
A niche by the window: a small shelf with a few simple objects similar to amulets (a stone, a piece of bark, a thin copper plate). They are not exposed, but always in plain sight.
Storage room under the stairs of the second floor: There is mainly some food like cookies and other trash.
Hidden Room: Entrance - A wooden wall made of planks with a silver cross over it. Behind the low door there is a short manhole that abruptly goes down the wooden steps into a small room with a sword A

Boris is not an ordinary deer, but as if woven from twilight and old legends. It is slightly larger than usual. Its color is warm, brown-red, as if illuminated by the sunset. Thin dark stripes stretch along the sides and along the back - they look like runes or cracks in stone. The belly and inner side of the ears are creamy white, soft as the first snow. It moves almost silently, even on dry foliage.
He is a friend of Ivan's and gets along well.

Lorgon is the deputy captain of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders.
Appearance: A young man between 25 and 30 years old with gray hair and piercing blue eyes that turn black during moments of strong emotional outbursts. His appearance is completed by a long red coat over a black shirt, as well as black pants and a belt with a gold ring. In his Death Knight form, his hair and eyes turn black, and his clothes become inky black.
Personality: Lorgon is a true warrior, willing to judge without hesitation those he deems to be contrary to the will of the Supreme Being. However, he is not without the ability to forgive if he sees genuine remorse. His views on the elves remain contradictory: on the one hand, he views them as enemies, but on the other, he is capable of judging them by their actions, not just their origins.
Biography: Lorgon joined the order a day after Ivan. During one of the battles, he went mad and committed a massacre in Monthart, for which he was killed by his own brother. However, he was later resurrected by the Goddess of the Buried, and since then they have maintained a special, strange bond.
Skills and abilities: Swordsmanship: Master swordsman, describes himself as "the best swordsman on the continent."
Obsession: an ability that allows one to cast illusions on others, but can also affect real objects.
Immortality: Due to his strange relationship with the Goddess of the Buried, he became immortal.
Speak with the Dead: An ability gained through his connection with the Goddess of the Buried, through which he can temporarily draw the souls of the dead from the other side of life for questioning.
God's alphabet: he knows only a small part, but it is enough for hunting evil spirits
Lorgon killed a member of the Blood Brotherhood only on Ivan's orders to protect Lisa from this man. The Blood Brotherhood member tried to kill her, but because the house belonged to Ivan, Lorgon arrived before the Blood Brotherhood member arrived. So Lorgon killed the Blood Brotherhood member.

Lorgon is a fan of beetles, even somewhat obsessed with them. He owns about 120 species. When Ivan discovered a gold-shelled beetle in the house that Lorgon had long wanted, Ivan decided to give it to Lorgon as a gift, and together he and Lisa tried to catch it. They then placed it in a glass jar, and when Lorgon came to visit Ivan and learned about the gift, he immediately wanted to see it.
Lorgon is so obsessed with beetles that it borders on fanaticism, even praying to the Supreme Being on his knees for the magnificence of the Creator's creation. He even ordered his Squire Ennon to protect the beetle with his own life.
For Lorgon, a beetle's life is equal to a human's. He can't stand being called insects; he considers them an insult, and he might even hit them for it. When he sees a beetle, he acts like a child who sees something sweet. But over time, he doesn't act like a child toward the beetle, but rather protects it and treats it as something precious.
He can talk for hours, even hours, about a beetle's legs, or its abdomen, or its wings. He can even suggest that one of his brothers look at the beetle.

Ennon. Race: Human. Faction: Order of the Crusaders. Rank: Squire (Knight's Apprentice). Ennon hails from the north, from Rickrich. He lived in a village with his family. Tragedy struck when his wife died in childbirth, and later the village was attacked by bandits, who killed his only daughter. Having lost everything, Ennon became a bandit himself, but before that, he made a living as a charcoal burner. His fate was changed by Lorgon: he saw potential in Ennon and took him on as a squire, giving him a chance at redemption. Ennon has black hair, shaved at the sides, and the rest of his hair pulled back into a ponytail. A thick beard adorns his face. He wears a fur cape (underneath a white shirt), black pants, and brown boots. His positive traits include courage, kindness, and diligence. However, he also has flaws: Ennon is prone to irascibility and can be lazy at times. He is a skilled swordsman. Ennon isn't yet fully versed in the "God's Alphabet." Ruya taught him the language of birds, and thanks to her, Ennon knows the language of birds. He calls Lorgon "Lord" or "Mr. Lorgon."

Runbora Weller. The Kson race. Faction: Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. Rank: Crusader knight. The title "The Will of God". As a child, Runbora was found by Ivan and Lorgon, a period when tensions between the Xons and the Crusaders began to subside. Lorgon became his mentor, and Ivan became his brother-in-arms. In time, Runbora embraced his faith in the Supreme and joined the Order, dedicating himself to protecting the weak and fighting for justice. He looks like a man in his 30s. He has dark hair tied up in a ponytail, piercing blue eyes, and distinctive tattoos on his face (indicating his ancestry from one of the Xon clans). There is a cross on his forehead. Practicality prevails in clothing: a white shirt tucked into dark blue pants, and a long cape to match. He is a steadfast and purposeful warrior. It combines a sense of duty and empathy. He carefully analyzes his actions, appreciates order, self-control and deliberate decisions. At the same time, his adherence to his own beliefs can become both a strength and a weakness - he rarely deviates from the chosen path, even if it plays against him. The sword is skillful, and he is proficient with two custom swords. Changing Object Properties - Runbora can change the nature of things. For example, to turn a stone into water (in this case, the object will remain a stone on the outside, but will change in properties) or a tree (for example, he helped Lorgon by turning most of the church into a tree so that it would burn down faster). An important limitation is that he cannot use all the power of the cross at once - the recoil can kill him. For example, it is not able to turn the entire earth into gas or steam. Countering insanity is one of the key abilities related to the nature of the gift of the cross. Creativity - In addition to her combat skills, Runbora is considered the best sculptor in the world.

Knightly Order of the Crusaders. Rank: knight. The title "The Power of God". After the Order was allowed to form, the crusaders Ivan and Lorgon traveled to a remote village to destroy the "filth" (evil spirits). On the spot, they saw mountains of corpses and realized that a "filthy march" had taken place there. During the search, they noticed a young man who was fighting alone with various types of filth. The older crusaders helped the boy, and an argument ensued between them: Lorgon wanted to make him a crusader, but Ivan objected that the young man was much older than the other candidates. "The Supreme himself" intervened in the situation and ordered to take both Zhelf and his squire Potapych into the order. The height is presumably more than two meters, it is quite massive and heavy. At the same time, Zhelf does not wear clothes - he has made a vow. Physical strength is given to Jelf from birth, and not received through the cross, as with other crusaders. He is able to lift very heavy loads, for example, two horses at once, and does not feel their weight. Skin Firming – With the power of the cross, Gelf can harden his skin. Combined with his physical strength, this makes him a strong melee fighter.
He loves children and got along well with them.

Potapych. The bear race (a large brown bear, possibly a grizzly). Affiliation: Order of the Crusaders. Rank of squire (specifically Zhelf's squire). Thick dark brown fur, black eyes. The main difference from ordinary bears is a cross on the left shoulder. Not particularly playful, but kind. In general, he is not aggressive (at least until the fight begins). Squires wear crosses on their hands - this protects them from the curse of madness that can take possession of full-fledged crusader knights. And the Supreme himself ordered to take Potapych and Zhelf into the Order.
He can behave calmly around children and does not attack children. But if some danger can threaten these children, then he can stand in front of them and growl at the danger.

Onnun Weller. He has dark hair and blue eyes that turn red when enraged, and can turn black when extremely angry. He wears a torn gray shirt and black pants, and his body is covered in numerous scars. He is known for his kindness, yet is the most fierce of all the members of the Crusader Order, as evidenced by his title "God's Wrath." He has taken a vow of silence to accumulate the power of the cross and honor the Supreme Being. He wields dual axes, possesses rage (when overwhelmed by strong negative emotions, he enters a rage or madness), possesses purification (he can cleanse himself of blood left on him), and possesses immense physical strength (much stronger than ordinary Crusaders).

Brani/Brania Weller is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders from the TV series The Crusader.
Appearance: Tall, has a brown beard and brown eyes. On his forehead you can see a golden cross - the symbol of the Crusaders. Brani wears a gray t-shirt, greenish pants, and brown shoes. Various herbs are attached to his belt, and there is a bag behind his back.
Personality: Known as the kindest of the Crusaders. His kindness knows no bounds, but he does not allow anyone to speak ill of his order. Brani is quite shy, and when he is praised, he asks not to do it. He constantly compares himself to Iglik, saying that, unlike him, Brani is stupid. He also never holds a grudge against anyone.
Biography: presumably took a vow under which he should not be denied treatment. The price for the ability to heal is reason - Brani may seem to be an imbecile, but this is only an effect imposed by the
vow of Brani constantly speaks of himself in the third person like "Brani is glad", "Brani will help", "Brani is dissatisfied".
Brani may seem silly in appearance.
Brani is the best Healer/Doctor on Earth. He opened his own Hospital, where, together with his squire Ceston, he treats people in need.
Leaves ointments/healing herbs for his fellow Crusaders. Which are the best. For example, he gave his healing ointments and herbs to Captain Ivan, which would be useful in the future to Ivan to cure the Fox.
He never shouts so as not to frighten the patient or others. And he doesn't even shout just like that, he always speaks in a calm voice and in a sense in a quiet voice. He does not shout with joy or anger, he always has a pleasant calm voice. He always speaks in the third person, for example: Brani does not like that the captain thanks Brani.
Or for example: Brani will help Ruya, Ruya will no longer feel pain, Brani promises.

Cestonia is Brani's squire. Cestonia appears to be around 20 years old, with brown hair and brown eyes. He wears a green shirt with sleeves of different colors: one white, the other green. Black pants complete the look, and a cross is visible on his left arm. Cestonia is a caring and devoted man, especially loyal to Brani. He sincerely worries for him when he learns that he is about to join his brothers. Brani, in turn, describes Cestonia as an intelligent and prudent man. Cestonia's past is unknown. He works at the hospital and assumed all of Brani's responsibilities upon his departure.

Zegel Weller of the Knights of the Crusaders, also known as "God's Authority," is a middle-aged man with black hair, gray eyes, and pale skin. Unlike other Knights of the Crusaders, he bears two crosses on his forehead instead of one. His attire resembles royal robes, predominantly dark in color, and he wears a black crown. He is extremely proud, domineering, and despotic, yet holds his brothers in high regard. After receiving his first cross, Lorgon and Ivan realized that Zegel's power was excessive—he possessed the ability to bend others' wills. They feared that such power would corrupt him, turning him into an arrogant and cruel man. Initially, Zegel's powers were insufficient to help his brothers and sisters, so they carved a second cross from him. This greatly enhanced his abilities, granting him the ability to absorb madness from his brothers and sisters. Subjugation of the will of other people, control of madness, while Zegel has the least power of the cross, which can affect the body.

Liaf Weller. Age unknown. Race: Human. Faction: Order of the Crusaders. Rank: Knight. Title: "Master of the Godly Seas." Cross ability: Blood Power. Liaf is a Knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. He appears to be a man in his 40s or 50s, with gray hair and a tricorne hat. A scar on his face near his eye. He wears a blue naval tunic with white pants and dark boots. He mines Xonian metal at sea. He is in a power group with Zegel, Iglik, Vair, and Bertisa. He presumably has his own fleet, which is subservient to Zegel's kingdom. The power of his cross is linked to the power of his blood.

Patifar Weller: He looks 26 years old, but he's about 500 years old.
Patifar is the embodiment of tranquility.
He's a man of few words and prefers to listen more than he speaks. It's almost impossible to anger him, and he makes decisions only after careful consideration.
Despite his stern appearance, he possesses a strong sense of responsibility. If Patifar gives his word, he will fulfill it at any cost.
He does not seek fame or power. His priority is fulfilling his duty to the Supreme Being and protecting those who are unable to protect themselves.
He treats people with respect, regardless of their origin. However, he considers evil spirits and those who voluntarily serve them unworthy of mercy.
Patifar dislikes cruelty for pleasure. Even when he kills his enemies, he does so without hatred—like a man carrying out an inevitable sentence.
It's hard to call him kind, and even harder to call him cruel. He's more fair. Like all Crusaders, Patifar possesses incredible physical strength, is a master of weapons, is immune to poison and disease, and his wounds gradually heal on their own. However, he rarely uses the power of his cross, preferring to rely on his own skill.
He navigates the dunes with unerring precision, senses the approach of sandstorms, and is able to find water where others see only endless sand.
By touching the ground with his hand, Patifar senses everything happening nearby. The footsteps of people, the movements of animals, and even creatures hidden beneath the sand cannot go unnoticed.
Sand, sanctified by the power of the Higher One, becomes deadly to any evil spirit. It burns their flesh and weakens their strength, while having no effect on ordinary people.
Patifar is capable of creating sacred mirages that cause enemies to lose their sense of direction. They can wander for hours among identical dunes without ever getting close to him.
During combat, he can cause the sand to become viscous, like quicksand. Enemies gradually sink underground, losing the ability to resist.

Patifar is also a tall, powerfully built man, hardened by a life among the endless sands. His skin is dark and tanned by the desert winds, and his face is almost always hidden under a wide hood. Only cold, amber-red eyes, rarely revealing emotion, are visible beneath it.
He wears no armor, only thick dark robes that protect him from the sun and sandstorms. On his arms is a crusader's cross—the source of the Supreme One's power and a symbol of his duty.
His movements are calm and measured. He never fusses, as if he knows time is always on his side.
A camel almost always walks beside him, becoming his only constant companion during his endless wanderings through the desert.
Status: "Shadow of God"
Race: Human.
He is one of the knights of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders, he is one of the warriors

Igomond Weller. Nicknames: "God's Hater," "Father of the Plague." Affiliation: Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders, rank: Knight. He has receding gray hair, a long beard, green eyes, and a cross carved into his forehead. In church, he wears clerical vestments, and outside, all-black clothing and a plague doctor's mask. Despite his fearsome reputation, Igomond is quite kind—he has his own church where he guides people. He is considered the most secretive knight of the order. His unique trait is that his blood "harbors all conceivable and inconceivable diseases"—because of this, even evil spirits remain untouched. Before his appearance, the area is specially prepared to ensure no one is harmed.

Bertisa Weller is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. She is a pale-skinned woman with chestnut-colored hair and a cross carved into her forehead. She wears a dark shirt, blue pants, and a leather cape that falls loosely over her shoulders. She specializes in archery and leads several bandits.

Iglik is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. Title: Mind of
God Appearance:
He possesses dark hair and expressive turquoise eyes. His image is dominated by dark tones: he wears a patterned leather cloak that hides a red sweater, as well as light gray pants and black shoes.
Character:
Iglik is an outstanding intellectual with a rich vocabulary and a penchant for complex formulations. He devoted his life to the study and systematization of knowledge, especially in the field of research on dangerous creatures.
Biography:
His main contribution is the compilation of bestiaries, in which he describes in detail the filth he discovered.
Skills and abilities
Alphabet of God - Iglik, like all other knights, wields it.
Two books that allow you to 'correspond' at any distance, his creation.
Gravity Control- Allows Iglik to amplify gravity in a specific area. Which he used against the unknown filth.
Iglik The smartest, most reasonable. He helped the king before the announcement of the crusade

Location: At the junction of the forest and the wasteland, near the pass that leads to the baron's holdings. Because of this, the village regularly finds itself in the path of gangs, cultists, and small packs of abominations.
The layout is compact, spread out along a single main path. The houses are low log cabins made of dark oak and spruce, with slate roofs. Many of the yards have sheds and corrals for livestock.
The center is a large log plaza with a well and a fire pit, next to the village headman's house and a small warehouse. Carts and harnesses are also kept here for quick gatherings.
Defenses: a palisade of sharpened logs along the perimeter, with simple watchtowers at the corners. The gates are heavy oak, with iron brackets. There's a secret entrance through the ravine, in case the gates can't be held.
Outbuildings: outside the village there are fenced vegetable gardens and drying sheds, a little further there is a quarry and a wood storage area.
who lives and how they live:
The headman and the council: several senior families maintain order, distribute duties and decide whether to call for help.
Watchmen: Almost every adult knows how to handle a weapon and knows the alarm signals. At night, pairs of watchmen walk along the stockade, and during the day they stand guard at the gates.
Craftsmen: blacksmith, tanner, herbalist—without them, the village cannot survive. Their houses are located closer to the center so they can be quickly sheltered in the event of an assault.

What happened in and around the village:
The seizure of baronial lands. Posiki ended up near the border the baron was trying to expand. This led to the appearance of his troops, followed by bandits and mercenaries.
A baron's murder nearby. Evidence of a major crime was found near the village: blood, symbols, a red cross on the wall. This attracted the order's attention and launched a chain of investigations.

55 years old, but looks older because of a hard life.
Physique: Strong, wiry, not fat, a man who still stands on guard himself and helps repair the palisade.
Clothing: dark brown quilted jacket over a linen shirt, leather bracers (left over from his youth, when he was still on raids), pants made of coarse fabric, heavy boots. On his belt is a simple knife and a bunch of keys to warehouses and a barn.
wrinkles near the eyes and a hard line of the mouth. The scar across the left eyebrow is a memory of the War.
Detail: around the neck is a copper dog tag with the number of the squad to which he once belonged scratched out. He almost never shows it, but in difficult moments he touches it with his fingers, as if looking for support.
Personality: Gred is not eager to fight first, but he knows which of the guys fights the best and who is better to put on the goal. His strength is to keep the village whole.
Tough, but fair. If someone hides supplies or lies about the trails, Gred does not stand on ceremony: he kicks him out of the council and deprives him of his share. But if a person made a mistake and honestly admitted, he will give a second chance.
He knows how to be silent. In conversations with the Crusaders, he does not argue unnecessarily, but he does not bend either: he clearly indicates how many people he can give, how many carts, how much grain. If they ask for more, he says "no" and explains why the village will not survive the winter.
He knows the forest and the trails. He remembers the old markers where the caravans used to go, and where the messengers of the Blood Brotherhood now go. Sometimes he sets traps himself, sometimes he agrees that the trail is "not touched" in exchange for silence.
What he did for the village: Organized a secret manhole. When they realized that the gate might not hold, Gred chose the place himself and supervised the digging of a passage through the ravine. Now it is a siding for women, children and the wounded.
He held the council in difficult days. After the raid of the cultists, when some of the houses burned down, he did not allow people to run away: he distributed the surviving supplies, appointed repair shifts, and negotiated with blacksmiths from a neighboring farm.
Quite a respected person. He participated in the war for the fort, replacing the early archer at the wall.

Methodius - Resident of the village of Posiki
About 25 years.
Race: Human.
Affiliation: Village of Posiki
Status: Resident/Ordinary Citizen
Appearance: Has light-blonde hair. Wears a brown vest with a white shirt underneath. Dark green eyes. Light beige pants.

Gavrosha is a resident of the village of Posiki.
He has dark hair and a beard, and blue eyes. He wears simple village clothes—a light-colored shirt with a red collar.
Keeps chickens. Has a wife.

Stepan is a resident of the village of Posiki.
About 30-35 years old
Affiliation: Village Posiki.
Status: Resident/ordinary citizen
Character: As Ivan said, Stepan is not endowed with intelligence.
Appearance: Dark brown hair with bangs on the right side. Dark brown beard. Green eyes.

Baron - An aristocrat who owned property but was quite wealthy.
Appearance: trimmed beard, short hair, wears a black shirt with minimal armor.
Personality: Arrogant and hates the Elven people
Biography: The Baron and his servant lure the elves into leaving them in metal cages.
in the cold forever high elves and
ordinary elkhs
in metal cages
in the basement, dark, separate cells
prison cells of prisoners, men, women, young girls, boys, children
Age: Approximately 40-44 years old.
Status: Killed by a member of the Blood Brotherhood

The Baron's servant is currently dead. He was killed by a member of the Blood Brotherhood. Affiliation: Baron
Status: Servant.
A man with dark hair and beard, grey eyes.
Personality: Probably quite intelligent.
Gray T-shirt with a dark gray sweater on top.
Age: approximately 27-35 years.
At the moment he is also killed by a member of the Blood Brotherhood, just like the Baron

The scum fears the sun. Naturally, they can be encountered even during the day, but during the rainy season or at night, their activity increases significantly. These creatures primarily harm villagers, although they also indirectly affect city dwellers by hindering trade.
Basically, all the filth is connected to one thing:

Light sensitivity. The scum is generally afraid of the sun: it can be encountered during the day, but less frequently. During the rainy season, activity increases sharply, and large raids occur even during the day.

There's no reproduction. The filth doesn't interbreed; new specimens are created through rituals, curses, or anomalies, and this is an important part of the series' mystique.

The Crusaders keep track of threats, ranging from a "regular flock of Nots" (which a small patrol can handle) to "Goronod" and "unknown hybrids," for which they assemble entire squads and prepare special traps.

In the bestiaries of the Order of the Crusaders and the Dawnguard, the abominations are divided into families—these are like “families” of creatures that share common traits:

The Nots are small, agile, and pack-loving creatures. While not particularly strong individually, they are dangerous in groups: they can surround, knock down, and maul others. They often serve as scouts or distractions for larger species.

The Vangheist clan is larger and heavier, often acting as a battering ram in an attack. They have thick skin and powerful blows, capable of breaking down wooden fortifications and knocking down doors.

The Tsar clan is cunning and stealthy, fond of setting ambushes and attacking from the dark or from above. They have a keen sense of smell, so they often find people hidden even in shelters.

These genera can interbreed, resulting in hybrids like the very same “unknown filth” – and it is precisely these mutations that are considered the most unpredictable.

The Goronod is a species of Pogni, one of the most well-known and dangerous. Roughly the height of a human, it is dark gray with maroon spots, has long, pointed limbs, and a terrifying mouth split into two sections with sharp teeth.
Traits: Can become semi-invisible, confusing enemies, stuns them with a piercing roar or squeak, and is extremely fast and agile. It hunts alone, but even a single Goronod can wipe out a small squad. Because of this, entire units are often used to deal with it—usually the Knights of Dusk.

Unknown Filth, consisting of several types of filth. It was not in any bestiary, so it is especially frightening: no one knows where it came from and how to kill it properly. Outwardly, it resembles a terrible mixture of several genera at once: it has a shaggy skin, bones protrude in places, and the head looks like a deer skull with antlers and sharp teeth. It walks on four legs, but can stand up on two.
Abilities: Regeneration of severed limbs, voice manipulation (can make strange sounds like chirping), high survivability. It is studied by Eagle, one of the scientists/alchemists of the world of the series.
She is Semi-Sentient, and can ambush the group.
He talks to each other, but clearly not in human language, mostly roars/Screams. In other respects, as with ordinary creatures or animals.
According to Iglik, this filth violates all the laws of physics.