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The Grimleal rose with Grima himself as his supporters and servants, and following Grima's defeat at the hands of [[Founder of Ylisse|the first Exalt of Ylisse]], the Grimleal remnants founded Plegia and established their religion as the religion of the nation, fixated on one day ensuring Grima's return. At some time after the Schism and the breakage of the [[Fire Emblem (Archanean item)|Fire Emblem]], Plegia and the Grimleal took possession of the gemstone [[Darksphere|Sable]],<ref>{{Cite|King Validar has extended an invitation. He says Plegia has been guarding Sable, and now he wishes to return it to you.|[[Frederick]]|Awakening}}</ref> which they came to see as "protecting" it from being used to reassemble the Fire Emblem, an artifact with a treacherous reputation to Plegia owing to its role in defeating Grima.<ref>{{Cite|Do you really want it that badly? This concerns me. The Gemstones and the Fire Emblem can be...treacherous artifacts. A fact Plegia and the Grimleal sadly know all too well...|Validar|Awakening}}</ref> | The Grimleal rose with Grima himself as his supporters and servants, and following Grima's defeat at the hands of [[Founder of Ylisse|the first Exalt of Ylisse]], the Grimleal remnants founded Plegia and established their religion as the religion of the nation, fixated on one day ensuring Grima's return. At some time after the Schism and the breakage of the [[Fire Emblem (Archanean item)|Fire Emblem]], Plegia and the Grimleal took possession of the gemstone [[Darksphere|Sable]],<ref>{{Cite|King Validar has extended an invitation. He says Plegia has been guarding Sable, and now he wishes to return it to you.|[[Frederick]]|Awakening}}</ref> which they came to see as "protecting" it from being used to reassemble the Fire Emblem, an artifact with a treacherous reputation to Plegia owing to its role in defeating Grima.<ref>{{Cite|Do you really want it that badly? This concerns me. The Gemstones and the Fire Emblem can be...treacherous artifacts. A fact Plegia and the Grimleal sadly know all too well...|Validar|Awakening}}</ref> | ||
As the state religion of Plegia, Grimleal adherence was mandated by law and every citizen was considered a member of the faith. It is unknown how many legitimately held Grimleal beliefs; King [[Gangrel]] did not and himself later theorized that people were driven to the faith to find solace from his despotic rule.<ref>{{Cite|'''Avatar:''' You once worshipped Grima, correct? As a member of the Grimleal?<br>'''Gangrel:''' Pah, those wrinkled old warts with their dusty tomes? I was Grimleal in name only. Course, it was the faith of the realm, so I knew most of its rituals.<br>'''Avatar:''' Religion can be a powerful tool for uniting people behind a single cause. I wager Aversa used it to convince your subjects to take up arms?<br>'''Gangrel:''' ...Perhaps. But in the end, I'd say she used me as much as anyone.<br>'''Avatar:''' And what did the people of Plegia really think of the faith?<br>'''Gangrel:''' Think? Ha! They DIDN'T think! Between my iron-fisted rule and Aversa's inquisitions, they had no choice about it. ... But as I said, it was a cruel time.<br>'''Avatar:''' Your people were cowed by your political might, but the temples offered solace...<br>'''Gangrel:''' Ah, yes. The solace of the damned.|[[ | As the state religion of Plegia, Grimleal adherence was mandated by law and every citizen was considered a member of the faith. It is unknown how many legitimately held Grimleal beliefs; King [[Gangrel]] did not and himself later theorized that people were driven to the faith to find solace from his despotic rule.<ref>{{Cite|'''Avatar:''' You once worshipped Grima, correct? As a member of the Grimleal?<br>'''Gangrel:''' Pah, those wrinkled old warts with their dusty tomes? I was Grimleal in name only. Course, it was the faith of the realm, so I knew most of its rituals.<br>'''Avatar:''' Religion can be a powerful tool for uniting people behind a single cause. I wager Aversa used it to convince your subjects to take up arms?<br>'''Gangrel:''' ...Perhaps. But in the end, I'd say she used me as much as anyone.<br>'''Avatar:''' And what did the people of Plegia really think of the faith?<br>'''Gangrel:''' Think? Ha! They DIDN'T think! Between my iron-fisted rule and Aversa's inquisitions, they had no choice about it. ... But as I said, it was a cruel time.<br>'''Avatar:''' Your people were cowed by your political might, but the temples offered solace...<br>'''Gangrel:''' Ah, yes. The solace of the damned.|[[Robin (Awakening)|Avatar (male)]] and [[Gangrel]]|Awakening}}</ref> In the intervening millennium, the most devout of the Grimleal constantly worked toward breeding [[Holy Blood|a viable human host]] for Grima, with the lineage of the cult's eventual leader [[Validar]] the consistently failed lineage of these efforts, until [[Robin (Awakening)|Validar's child]] proved a worthy vessel.<ref>{{Cite|The Grimleal have worked for generations to create someone like you... A vessel worthy of our master. Simply having Grima's blood in your veins is not enough... My father was not worthy, nor was his father before him. Even I was not able to accept Grima's most sacred gift. But you? You had all the makings. You were perfection!|[[Validar]]|Awakening}}</ref> Many of the Devout Grimleal being eager to laydown their life, and give up their spirits as nourishment for Grima. <ref>'''[[Chalard]]''':Master Grima...my life force...is yours...}} | ||
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