[It was incredibly impressive, and a big reason why Waver chose to throw his lot in with Union.]

If you look at the local lore, you'll find plenty of stories about the Savior. The Salvation holiday that they celebrate every winter commemorates the Savior approaching the wrathful Gods and begging forgiveness for Humanity's hubris. Her bravery, I think, is what inspires the people here to be so open about other points of view....and be considerate of the Gods' wishes and feelings too.