Vaudois refers to the followers of Pierre Valdo (Peter Waldo), founders of a Christian reformist movement originating in the late 12th century in France. The Waldensians rejected Catholic doctrines such as purgatory and the efficacy of prayers for the dead. Early sources accused them of engaging in demon summoning and magic, though these claims reflect polemical writings by their opponents. The Waldensians contributed to pre-Reformation religious dissent in Europe and were later absorbed into Protestant movements.
Vaudois
Creature Types: Other
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Christian
Roles/Functions in Lore: Reformists, Religious Dissenters
Literary Sources/Traditions: Church History, Medieval Legends
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Middle Ages
Attributes/Powers: Accusations of Magic, Reform
Alignments/Moral Standings: Ambiguous
