Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage is a general codex entry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Codex entry
Religious pilgrimages were an important part of the Christian world. There were a number of reasons for embarking on a pilgrimage: the pursuit of forgiveness of sins, curtailment of Purgatory for the soul of the pilgrim or his loved ones, requests for healing or other divine help, expressing thanksgiving or profound piety and an effort to deepen it.
The destinations of pilgrimages were places connected with Christ's life and work or places where saints had lived or were interred. The most important pilgrimage site was the City of Jerusalem and the place of the Holy Sepulchre; the most frequented sites in Europe were Rome, the seat of the Popes, associated with the work of St. Peter, and the city of Santiago de Compostela and the relics of St. James. In Bohemia, the most important pilgrimage site was Prague, where the remains of several saints were interred over time, the most important of which was the country's patron saint, St. Wenceslas, who was laid to rest in St. Vitus Cathedral.
To carry out a pilgrimage was to undergo a strenuous and often hazardous journey, wheter by land or by sea, and it was a significant achievment for an individual. Providing shelter and assistance to a pilgrim was considered a moral deed. Naturaly, the development of the pilgrimage became linked to commercial elements, especially around pilgrimage sites and inns along the route. Often it was possible to recognise pilgrims by their specific attire, which we can see in many illustrations, consisting of a cloak, a staff, a "script" or satchel and badges. A common motif or symbol of pilgrimages was St. James' shell; it was believed that such a shell brought back from a pilgrimage was blessed and therefore had supernatural powers. These shells were sometimes placed, for exemple, in the bottom of a well to ensure water purity.
