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  Chapter II – A Place of Worship

  For a while, Lord Occam had been unable to sleep, pondering whether he was mocking God by residing over a growing settlement without any holy place. Finally, one night as he was sleeplessly wandering the battlements of the great tower he decided to construct a place of worship no matter the cost. Even if it would ruin him, Hambeck needed a church.

  The word spread and soon stonemasons began to arrive from several of the lands bordering the Baltica ocean. Within weeks, the foundations for a great church had been laid.

  But alas, the low wetlands of Hambeck showed to be quite a challenge when the workers were digging out for the crypt beneath the church, which would one day house the tombs of Lord Occam and his family.

  The construction moved quickly, aided by generous donations from Lord Occam and the wealthy merchants of the town. At the end of the second summer, the roof was already being constructed and the tower was almost half the size it would finally become.

  At the same time, a market square for trading in Hambeck had been established. Close to the church, the market was marked by stone to show where trading was allowed on market days. Already a few stalls had been set up, but surely more were to come.

  As soon as the wooden roof was complete, the church was furnished and dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron of sailors, fishermen and merchants.

  Lord Occam had spared no expense in the construction of the church, even going as far as providing the high tower with a copper spire that could be seen from miles away.

  Inside the tower, the great bell was nicknamed Brummbear after the deep and delightful sound it gave off, calling the citizens of Hambeck to service.

  Now, every night Lord Occam would ascend the great tower and enjoy the view of Hambeck and the new church of the town.