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[[Main Page]] :: [[Useful N00b Links]] :: [[/ '''{{PAGENAME}}''' '''Religion]]''' takes a very large role in 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.

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 ]] god [[Libila]].  Advantages of joining a [[:Category:Religion | religion]] are the ability In more recent times, some Wurmians had succeeded in their efforts to ascend to become godhood and for a [[Priest]] so you can cast [[:Category:Spells|spells]]brief time, Wurmians turned from the ability of becoming a [[champion]], and having domain bonuses while you are inside your old gods domainto worship new ones.  To become a follower of a godThankfully, you can find a follower of that god now the player gods have been proven false and ask them to [[convert]] you. You can also go religiously minded Wurmians have returned to worship the [[Altar of Three]] to join the white light four original gods, or the [[Bone Altar]] if you want the black light god [[Libila]]. These two altars are however on the wild server, so only premium accounts have this option. <br><br>Note that if you join [[Libila]], you automatically join [[Horde of the Summoned]], and all of [[Jenn-Kellon]] will become enemies of you.

==Priest and spells==To cast spellsFollowing a religion gives many bonuses to a player, you will need the greatest of which is the ability to become a [[Priest|priest/priestess]] .*'''[[Follower]]s''' receive bonuses to some of their skills when of your religionappropriate faith and favor. You require 30 20 for faith and you10 for favor.*'''ll have to visit the [[Altar of ThreePriest]] s''' can cast powerful spells; destroying their enemy or the [[Bone Altar]] to become a Priest(ess), depending on which religion you areimbuing items and weapons with special abilities.

You need to have a certain ==Worship=====Followers===[[faithFile:Religion_altars.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Player-made church]] Followers are those who have decided to accept a religion into their lives and [[favor]] with your [[Gods | God]], by doing so will trade a small number of restrictions in exchange for deity bonuses and have the holy item blessing of your their god active. Depending on the spell, you can then right click a person, item or wound to cast a spell on it.

Different 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 give different 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.:Category'''Read more''':spells[[Follower]] | [[Convert]] | [[Altar of Three]] |spells[[Bone Altar]] | [[God]].

===Holy itemsPriests===:* [[Fo]]: [[Sprout|Tree Sprout]]:* [[Vynora]]: [[Pottery Bowl]]:* [[Magranon]]: [[Long Sword]]:* [[Libila]]: [[Scythe]]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.

==Faith and Favor==To All priests gain the ability to conjure [[spell]]s. The knowledge available to them depends on their [[faith]], you will need and which of the gods they've devoted themselves to . Casting these spells uses up their pool of [[praying favor]]. They also gain reduced [[stamina]] drain whilst on terrain favoured by their deity.:'''Read more''': [[Priest]] | pray[[Spells]] at an | [[altarAlignment]] of your | [[Gods|godFaith]]. You can pray 5 times a day with at least 20 minutes apart to gain | [[faithFavor]].

Favor is used up while casting spells, but regains automatically==Domains==[[File:Wooden altar. png|200px|thumb|right|A wooden altar|link=Wooden altar]]The maximum domain of favor you can have is equal a god provides bonuses to your current faith levelall their followers and priests. An [[altar]] provides a portal from which a god may funnel their domain into the lands of Wurm and also a place where followers may [[pray]] or [[sacrifice]] in respect to their deity.

==Domain of Whilst in the gods==Altars create a domain of your deity any follower or priest will receive a god. When you are in this domain and you have 10 small bonus to some of their skills, such as [[faithfighting]], you receive certain skill: these bonuses, including a fighting bonus. The bonuses are the same for each religionvary between gods. The amount strength of the bonus is affected by many things, including your variables such as the follower's faith, and alignment, the distance to altars, ql of from the altars, altar and if you are a champion or notits quality.

If there are several domains overlappingThe distance of influence for a domain depends entirely on the quality and [[altar|type of altars]] nearby. The highest quality, only the and therefore most influential , will control the domain will give a bonus. The type of bonus is in the same for each godarea.:'''Read more''': [[Altar]]

== Stamina drain Skills & Characteristics==Followers with high faith 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]].* Religion

== See also =Subskills===* [[Gods]] and [[KingdomChanneling]]s* [[Faith]] and [[FavorExorcism]]* Normal [[Altar]]s, the [[Bone Altar]] and the [[Altar of ThreePrayer]]* [[Priest]]s and [[ChampionPreaching]]s