If the fervor was still localized before Clermont, then after Clermont, it swept through nearly every corner of the Christ World.
In some places, the name Jerusalem could be heard at nearly every moment.
Countless people sewed white cloth Crosses onto their clothing, ready to march toward the East without a moment's delay. They completely ignored Pope Gregory's emphasis in his speech that those without combat experience should remain at home and provide financial support for the battle-hardened Knights.
This caused considerable trouble for the Priests in various Parishes, as the Pope's Decree they received was to do everything possible to stop these people and convert their enthusiasm into donations for the Holy War's expenses.
