World of Redemption

The Chelonians emerged as a religious sect in the late 1700s, led by Anders Helgerson until 1899. Based in Boston, they gained prominence in the northern New Hanover area, where efforts to recruit young men faced local disapproval. Helgerson attracted followers in Saint Denis by distributing pamphlets, inspiring passionate chants on hillsides. A pivotal event occurred when the Chelonian Master urged new members to leap off a cliff in pursuit of a utopia called Chelonia, believed to be a refuge from modern life's ills. Central to their beliefs is a reverence for turtles, seen as sacred and protective. Members wear robes with turtle emblems, carry turtle-themed bags, and unite to create a "shell of safety." Their doctrine reflects the Turtle Island narrative, significant in many Indigenous cultures of North America.

The cliffs are adorned with symbols of turtles carved into the stone, and colorful banners depicting the Chelonian emblem flutter in the wind. At the base, a small shrine made of driftwood and seashells serves as a gathering point for the cult, surrounded by offerings of turtle figurines and other sacred items.