New Bolt Shrine

New Bolt Shrine in Peachtree Province was a focal point for strong sorcery, consecrated to the Thunderer, built on a locale which had been used by the indigenous blonds and their gods in pre-conquest times. A golden lightning bolt dome bedecked the roof.

During the Detinan Civil War, General Hesmucet directed his army to capture the important shrine, with much loss of blood and treasure. The actual shrine was destroyed in the process, but Joseph the Gamecock's separatist forces were driven away. Major Alva, one of the leading mages of the loyalist force, examined the site, and determined that there was no noticeable power emanating from it. The shrine's great reputation was probably so much moonshine, nevertheless the victory, hollow as it was, put the southrons one step closer to Fort Worthless and the eventual downfall of the rebellion.

Literary comment
The Battle of New Bolt Shrine is based on the Battle of New Hope Church (May 25-26, 1864), but much less literally than other analogous battles in The War Between the Provinces.