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'''Religion''' takes a very large role in Wurmonline; Wurm Online, from creating enchanted items and casting offensive spells, to using rare and unique artifacts sent from the gods. Although it's entirely possible to have an enjoyable experience without religion , it can help to take away some of the monotony of day-to-day life for a Wurmian and provide an extra edge during combat. 

In the beginning there were four [[gods]]; the three [[White_light|white light]] gods [[Fo]], [[Vynora]] , and [[Magranon]] and the [[Black Light|black light]] god [[Libila]]. In more recent times , some Wurmians have had succeeded in their efforts to ascendto godhood and for a brief time, adding three Wurmians turned from the old gods to worship new ones. Thankfully, now the player-gods have been proven false and religiously minded Wurmians have returned to worship the pantheon. The white light god [[Nahjo]] and the black light four original gods [[Nathan]] and [[Tosiek]].

Following a religion gives many bonuses to a player, the greatest of which is the ability to become a [[priest]], [[Champion_player|champion]] or a [[Scenarios#Player_demigods|demigod]].*'''[[Follower]]s''' receive bonuses to some of their skills while in the domain when of their godappropriate faith and favor. 20 for faith and 10 for favor.

[[File:Religion_altars.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Player-made church]]Followers are those who have decided to accept a religion into their lives and by doing so they will trade a small number of restrictions in exchange for deity bonuses and the blessing of their god.

There 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]] for white light gods or the [[Bone Altar]] for black light. Becoming a follower will provide small bonuses whilst in the domain of the respective god and will also open the path to future abilities through priesthood. Many Wurmians are followers and enjoy their life without ever considering becoming a priest.

Once a follower 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. Each god will punish their respective followers or priests for engaging in activities they do not agree with however not all gods follow the same ideals; for example some may permit mining while others may not.

All priests gain the ability to conjure [[spell]]s, the . The knowledge available to them depends on their [[faith]] and which of the gods they've devoted themselves to, casting . Casting these spells uses up their pool of [[favor]]. They also gain reduced [[stamina]] drain whilst on terrain favoured by their deity.

===Champions=Domains==[[File:Wooden altar.png|200px|thumb|right|A champion has done more than just devote themselves wooden altar|link=Wooden altar]]The domain of a god provides bonuses to all their god, they have put in blood followers and sweat to prove themselves second to nonepriests. They have done An [[altar]] provides a portal from which a god may funnel their domain into the bidding lands of their gods Wurm and proven themselves worthy by focusing also a place where followers may [[pray]] or [[sacrifice]] in respect to their efforts on practising the functions required to be noticed. Fo and Vynora watch those who have soul depth and Magranon and Libila those who seek soul strengthdeity.

As Whilst in the domain of your deity any follower or priest will receive a reward for becoming a champion priests are given massive bonuses small bonus to some of their religious and characteristics skills, increased defence and providing faster healingsuch as [[fighting]] skill: these bonuses vary between gods. Becoming a champion The strength of the bonus is not easyaffected by many variables such as the follower's faith and alignment, nor is retaining the title. There are a limited number of champions each god will permit at any time distance from the altar and death will reduce the faith a god has in their champions, they will be demoted for too many failuresits quality.:'''Read more''': [[Champion player]] | [[Kingdom]]

===Demigod===A player may become The distance of influence for a demigod providing they have assisted their god enough in their domain depends entirely on the quality and [[mission]]s to win [[scenariosaltar|type of altars]]nearby. The highest quality, and obtain a unique item dropped from therefore most influential, will control the heavens. Depending on domain in the outcome of future battles on [[Valrei]] that demigod may then ascend to as a fully fledged god creating their own religionarea.:'''Read more''': [[Demigod]] | [[Valrei]] | [[Mission]] | [[ScenariosAltar]]

==Domains= Animals of the gods ===* [[Wild boar]]: [File[Fo]]* [[Mountain Gorilla]]:Wooden altar.png|200px|thumb|right|A wooden altar|link=Wooden altar[[Magranon]]* [[Anaconda]]The domain of a god provides bonuses to all their followers, priests and champions. An : [[altarVynora]] provides a portal from which a god may funnel their domain into the lands of Wurm and also a place where followers may * [[prayRabid hyena]] or : [[sacrificeLibila]] in respect to their deity.

The distance of influence for a domain depends entirely on the quality and ===Subskills===* [[Channeling]]* [[Exorcism]]* [[altar|type of altarsPrayer]] nearby. The highest quality, and therefore most influential, will control the domain in the area.:'''Read more''': * [[AltarPreaching]]

==Skill==Religion is also the top branch in its respective skill set, covering [[favorTitles]], [[faith]] and [[alignment]]. The religion skill itself holds no confirmed additional bonuses but does provide special [[title]]s for those who meet a milestone. The religion skill increases with gains in the 3 child values.;Titles==