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You have decided to stay in Jerusalem. The city is simpy too wonderful to leave, not to mention all the religion that is here. I can't even imagine returning to the cesspool that is Europe, that place didn't even have soap or clean water. I can't imagine it has changed. The only reason I would have to return is to see my family but last word was a terrible disease had hit the town and killed many of them, I may go back to find out everyone is dead. Since I sold my store I can live comfortably without much worry, but that doesn't mean I'm not aware of whats going on.

The Christian crusaders, have forgot the meaning of Christianity in my opinion, they don't honor deals they make and have no problems using violence as a solution to anything. Some of them are starting to get it together, but the Knights Templar and Hospitallar are scary. These are organized priest-warriors who wear metal suits in this heat. They are tough, but dedicated to their belief that the holy land should be in Christian hands.

Unfortunately the Muslims have had enough and they are mobilizing. From what we hear a great warlord or leader has emerged, Sal Adin or Saladin. He has succeeded in uniting most of Islam, which had been unheard of. He is marching on Jerusalem as we speak, I won't lie, I remember what the Christians did when they sacked the city, Muslims will do the same thing, only this time they will focus on the Christians. I'm scared, for as much as I dislike these crusaders, I worry what will happen to me when they are gone.

The time has come, Saladin has defeated the greatest force the Christians had, heard they simply wore them out. The Muslims march on Jerusalem, a small force has gathered to hold them off, but it doesn't look good.

Once again the Muslims amaze me. Saladin and his forces entered the city, but no violence occurred. Christians were not even asked to leave, and if we wanted to leave we were allowed to take our belongings with us. I find this to be truly amazing, I shall continue to stay.

Oh No, the Christians are back again. When will they learn, they came with three kings and thier army, but Saladin was able to defeat them, granted the Christians gained a foothold back, but Jerusalem stayed in Muslim hands. They continued to come but failed every time.

While I'm glad they have failed, I've noticed a change in Arabia. Muslims have begun to become intolerant of us Christians. I understand why, the crusaders give us a bad name. Perhaps it is time to leave, but I can't leave the land that has become my home. I just hope this animosity changes after I'm gone.


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