Neo-Kadism

History
One of the few religions from the First Age to still survive, Kadism has been the true faith of the Valpirian people since time immemorial. However, the harshly Valpirian focus of the religion has historically prevented the faith from growing beyond its original culture.

In the early years of the Fourth Age, widescale immigration to Valpirian lands from other parts of Feredra, particularly from Girkish lands. As a result of the increased exposure to Kadism from non-Valpirians, a group of immigrants formed a new branch of Kadism, dubbed Neo-Kadism, in the city of Tarsippum. The primary mythology of Kadism was unaltered, and the majority of the beliefs and practices of Valpirian Kadism were maintained. However, Neo-Kadism holds that all denizens of Pallacia are descended from the First Ancestors, not just Valpirians.

Modern Struggles
With a more accessible belief system, Neo-Kadism has begun rapidly spreading among Valpirians and non-Valpirians alike. Even in Cornallas, anti-Classicalist protests are becoming more and more common, with the Valpirian Church being increasingly unable to stem the tide of Neo-Kadism.

However, the majority of Valpirians still remain in strong support of the classical religion, and relations in contested areas between the two religions are tense. Violence against Neo-Kadists is not uncommon, and there are multitudes of militant groups unaffiliated with any nation that patrol these areas to defend the classic faith.