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There are In the beginning there were four [[gods]] in ; the world of Wurm Online: The three [[White_light|white light]] gods [[Fo]], [[Vynora]] and [[Magranon]], and the [[Black Light|black light]] goddess god [[Libila]]. In more recent times some Wurmians have succeeded in their efforts to ascend, adding three new player-gods to the pantheon. The white light god [[Nahjo]] and the black light gods [[Nathan]] and [[Tosiek]].

Some advantages of joining Following a [[:Category:Religion | religion]] are gives many bonuses to a player, the greatest of which is the ability to become a [[Priestpriest]] so you can cast , [[:Category:SpellsChampion_player|spellschampion]], the ability of becoming or a [[Champion playerScenarios#Player_demigods|championdemigod]].*'''[[Follower]], and having domain s''' receive bonuses to some of their skills while you are inside your in the domain of their god(dess).*'''[[Priest]]s domain''' can cast powerful spells; destroying their enemy or imbuing items and weapons with special abilities.*'''[[Champion_player|Champions]]''' gain massive defence and skill bonuses. Each god(dess) also has some specific advantages*'''[[Scenarios#Player_demigods|Demigods]]''' may join the ranks of the deities on [[Valrei]] and create their own religion for players to follow, see battling for the victory of their wiki page for detailsfollowers.

To become a ==Worship=====Followers===[[followerFile:Religion_altars.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Player-made church]], you must Followers are those who have at least 1.5 [[body]], decided to accept a religion into their lives and 1 [[Alignment]]. You can then find by doing so they will trade a follower small number of that god(dess) restrictions in exchange for deity bonuses and ask them to [[convert]] you. You can also go to the [[Altar blessing of Three]] to join the white light gods, or the [[Bone Altar]] if you want the black light goddess [[Libila]]their god.

* There is an are two ways in which a Wurmian may become a follower of a god; by being [[convert]]ed by a current follower or by starting on a pilgrimage to one of the special altars, the [[Altar of Three on ]] for white light gods or the Chaos server[[Bone Altar]] for black light. You can only follow Becoming a white light follower will provide small bonuses whilst in the domain of the respective god if you and will also open the path to future abilities through priesthood. Many Wurmians are on the Freedom Islesfollowers and enjoy their life without ever considering becoming a priest.:'''Read more''': [[Follower]] | [[Convert]] | [[Altar of Three]] | [[Bone Altar]] | [[God]]

* There is both an Altar of Three and ===Priests===Once a Bone Alter on the Elevation serverfollower has decided to give their full devotion to a god they may seek out another priest to request promotion. In exchange for priesthood they agree to give up certain abilities that would not favour their god, such as digging, mining or theft. You can Each god will punish their respective followers or priests for engaging in activities they do not agree with however not all gods follow any of the gods if you are in the Epic clustersame ideals; for example some may permit mining while others may not.

Note that if you join All priests gain the ability to conjure [[Libilaspell]]s, you automatically join the knowledge available to them depends on their [[Horde of the Summonedfaith]], and all which of the gods they've devoted themselves to, casting these spells uses up their pool of [[favor]]. They also gain reduced [[White Lightstamina]] kingdoms will become your enemiesdrain whilst on terrain favoured by their deity.:'''Read more''': [[Priest]] | [[Spells]] | [[Alignment]] | [[Faith]] | [[Favor]]

==Priest and spells=Champions===Spellcasting is limited A champion has done more than just devote themselves to their god, they have put in blood and sweat to prove themselves second to none. They have done the bidding of their gods and proven themselves worthy by focusing their efforts on practising the functions required to [[priest]]s be noticed. Fo and Vynora watch those who have soul depth and [[Champion player|champion]]sMagranon and Libila those who seek soul strength.

To cast As a spell as reward for becoming a priest/championpriests are given massive bonuses to their religious and characteristics skills, increased defence and providing faster healing. Becoming a champion is not easy, you'll need to have nor is retaining the title. There are a certain [[limited number of champions each god will permit at any time and death will reduce the faith]] and a god has in their champions, they will be demoted for too many failures.:'''Read more''': [[favorChampion player]] with your [[Gods | God]], and have the [[statuetteKingdom]] of your god active. Depending on the spell, you can then right click a person, item or wound to cast a spell on it.

Different gods give different ===Demigod===A player may become a demigod providing they have assisted their god enough in their [[mission]]s to win [[scenarios]], and obtain a unique item dropped from the heavens. Depending on the outcome of future battles on [[Valrei]] that demigod may then ascend to as a fully fledged god creating their own religion.:Category'''Read more''':spells[[Demigod]] | [[Valrei]] | [[Mission]] |spells[[Scenarios]].

==Faith and FavorDomains==To gain [[faithFile:Wooden altar.png|200px|thumb|right|A wooden altar|link=Wooden altar]]The domain of a god provides bonuses to all their followers, you will need to [[praying | pray]] at an priests and champions. An [[altar]] provides a portal from which a god may funnel their domain into the lands of your Wurm and also a place where followers may [[Gods|god]]. You can pray 5 times a day with at least 20 minutes apart to gain [[faith]] and has diminishing returns on how much faith you gain per prayer. Faith is limited to 30 as a normal follower, you will have to become a or [[priestsacrifice]] in respect to gain more. Note that all spells and most bonuses require more than 30 faiththeir deity.

Favor is used up while casting spellsWhilst in the domain of your deity any follower, priest or champion will receive a small bonus to some of their skills, but regains automaticallysuch as [[fighting]] skill: these bonuses vary between gods. The maximum strength of favor you can have the bonus is equal to your current affected by many variables such as the follower's faith leveland alignment, the distance from the altar and its quality.

==Domain The distance of the gods==Altars create influence for a domain of a god. When you are in this domain depends entirely on the quality and you are a champion [[altar|type of your god, you receive tiny bonuses, including a fighting bonus. These domain bonuses are not the same for each religionaltars]] nearby. The amount of the bonus is affected by many things, including your faith, alignment, distance to altarshighest quality, and quality of the altars. If there are several domains overlapping, only the therefore most influential domain , will give the domain bonus. The type of bonus is not control the same for each god. The QL (and type?) of the [[altar]] makes it overpower another domain. == Stamina drain ==Priests with high faith (60-70?) are inspired in their deities favored terrains, and have less stamina drain there. [[Vynora]] followers get the bonus on roads, [[Magranon]] on rock, [[Fo]] on grass, dirt and trees, and [[Libila]] followers on [[mycelium]]area. == Animals of the gods ==* [[Wild boar]]: [[Fo]]* [[Mountain Gorilla]]'''Read more''': [[Magranon]]* [[Anaconda]]: [[Vynora]]* [[Rabid hyena]]: [[Libila]] == See also ==* [[Gods]] and [[Kingdom]]s* [[Faith]] and [[Favor]]* Normal [[Altar]]s, the [[Bone Altar]] and the [[Altar of Three]]* [[Priest]]s and [[Champion player|Champion]]s