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[[Main Page]] :: [[Useful links for beginners]] :: / '''{{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]] goddess god [[Libila]]. In more recent times, some Wurmians had succeeded in their efforts to ascend to godhood and for a brief time, 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 four original gods.

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:Spells|spellsFollower]], the ability s''' receive bonuses to some of their skills when of becoming a appropriate faith and favor. 20 for faith and 10 for favor.*'''[[Champion player|championPriest]], and having domain bonuses while you are inside your god(dess)s'''s domain. Each god(dess) also has some specific advantages, see can cast powerful spells; destroying their wiki page for detailsenemy or imbuing items and weapons with special abilities.

To become a follower, you must have at least 1.5 ==Worship=====Followers===[[bodyFile:Religion_altars.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Player-made church]]. You can then find Followers are those who have decided to accept a religion into their lives and by doing so 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]]. These two altars are only on the wild servertheir god.

Note that if you join There are two ways in which a Wurmian may become a follower of a god; by being [[Libilaconvert]], you automatically join ed by a current follower or by starting on a pilgrimage to one of the special altars: the [[Horde Altar of Three]] for white light gods or the Summoned[[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 all enjoy their life without ever considering becoming a priest.:'''Read more''': [[Follower]] | [[Convert]] | [[Altar of the Three]] | [[Bone Altar]] | [[White LightGod]] kingdoms will become your enemies.

==Priest and spells=Priests===Spellcasting is limited Once a follower has decided to [[give their full devotion to a god they may seek out another priest]]s and [[Champion player|champion]]sto 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.

To cast a All priests gain the ability to conjure [[spell as a priest/champion, you'll need ]]s. The knowledge available to have a certain them depends on their [[faith]] and which of the gods they've devoted themselves to. Casting these spells uses up their pool of [[favor]] with your . They also gain reduced [[stamina]] drain whilst on terrain favoured by their deity.:'''Read more''': [[Priest]] | [[Gods Spells]] | God[[Alignment]], and have the | [[Faith]] | [[statuetteFavor]] 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 ==Domains==[[File:Category:spellsWooden altar.png|200px|thumb|right|A wooden altar|spellslink=Wooden altar]]The domain of a god provides bonuses to all 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.

==Faith and Favor==To gain [[faith]], you will need to [[praying | pray]] at an [[altar]] Whilst in the domain of your [[Gods|god]]. You can pray 5 times deity any follower or priest will receive a day with at least 20 minutes apart small bonus to gain some of their skills, such as [[faithfighting]] and has diminishing returns on how much faith you gain per prayerskill: these bonuses vary between gods. Faith The strength of the bonus is limited to 30 affected by many variables such as a normal the follower's faith and alignment, you will have to become a [[priest]] to gain more. Note that all spells the distance from the altar and most bonuses require more than 30 faithits quality.

Favor is used up while casting spells, but regains automaticallyThe distance of influence for a domain depends entirely on the quality and [[altar|type of altars]] nearby. The maximum of favor you can have is equal to your current faith levelhighest quality, and therefore most influential, will control the domain in the area.:'''Read more''': [[Altar]]

==Domain of the gods==Altars create a domain of a god. When you are in this domain and you are a champion of your god, you receive tiny bonuses, including a fighting bonus. These domain bonuses are not the same for each religion. The amount of the bonus is affected by many things, including your faith, alignment, distance to altars, and quality of the altars. Contrary to popular belief, no domain bonus exists for regular followers with 30 or less faith.  If there are several domains overlapping, only the most influential domain will give the domain bonus. The type of bonus is not the same for each god. == 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]]. == Animals of the gods ===

== See also Skills & Characteristics==* Religion ===Subskills===* [[GodsChanneling]] and [[Kingdom]]s* [[Faith]] and [[FavorExorcism]]* Normal [[Altar]]s, the [[Bone Altar]] and the [[Altar of ThreePrayer]]* [[Priest]]s and [[Champion player|ChampionPreaching]]s