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==Overview==The five original [[godsMain Page]] in the world of Wurm Online are the three [[White_light|white light]] gods of [[Fo]], [[Vynora]] and [[Magranon]] and the [[Black Light|black light]] god of [[Libila]]. Ascended players have added three more gods to the pantheon, including the white light god [[Nahjo]] and the black light gods [[Nathan]] and [[Tosiek]]./ '''{{PAGENAME}}'''

Advantages of joining a [[:Category:'''Religion|religion]] include having the ability to become ''' takes a [[Priest|priest]] so you can cast [[:Category:Spells|Spells]]. On [[Chaos]] or [[Epic Cluster|Epic]]very large role in Wurm Online, you can also become a [[Champion_player|champion]] of your godfrom creating enchanted items and casting offensive spells, giving you bonuses to both [[Fighting|fighting]] using rare and religionunique artifacts sent from the gods. As a priest or champion, you will have domain bonuses while you are inside your deityAlthough it's domain. Each entirely possible to have an enjoyable experience without religion, it can help to take away some of the gods monotony of day-to-day life for a Wurmian and goddesses also have their own specific advantages which can be found under their own pages aboveprovide an extra edge during combat.

To become a follower of a religion, you must have at least 1.5 overall ==Overview==In the beginning there were four [[bodygods]] and at least 1.0 ; the three [[alignment]] for any White_light|white light deity, or -1.0 alignment for any black light deity. Once you meet those requirements, there are two ways to become a follower:* A current follower may [[convert]] you to their religion by using a statuette of their deity. You must type '''/invitations''' to allow conversion.* Travel to either the gods [[Altar of ThreeFo]] for white light deities, or the [[Bone AltarVynora]] for black light deities. These altars exist either on the , and [[ElevationMagranon]] for the Epic Cluster or on Chaos for and the Freedom Cluster. ''Note: Chaos is a [[PvP]]-enabled server. Use caution when traveling there.'' You cannot remain in a white Black Light|black light kingdom and follow Libila or Nathan. You will automatically join the [[Horde of the Summoned]] if you are not already in a black light kingdom. This means that you may not follow either of these deities and travel back to the god [[PVELibila]] servers as you will automatically join the white light kingdom of Freedom Isles. This is the only instance where you may follow In more than one deityrecent times, as traveling back some Wurmians had succeeded in their efforts to Chaos will revert you back ascend to your former black light deity. You may not be godhood and for a priest of more than one faithbrief time, however. Tosiek is a neutral black light god as he allows you to follow him and remain in a white light kingdom. Historical information: Pre-Chaos (before Wild moved to Wurmians turned from the Freedom custer) players got 1 free Transfer (/transfer in chat to use) to change old gods once without losing any faith. It was intended for Libila followers to choose another god as Libila was removed from Wild when it became Chaosworship new ones. Other priest/followers could use it too thoughThankfully, now the player gods have been proven false and occasionally a Priest avatar is put up for sale with it's Transfer unused. That allows the purchaser religiously minded Wurmians have returned to follow only Libila if not a follower of her already, after worship the usage of the Transfer. There are no penalties to using a Transfer other than the removal of your free Transferfour original gods.

==Priest and Spells==The ability Following a religion gives many bonuses to cast spells a player, the greatest of which is limited the ability to only become a [[priest]].*'''[[Priest|PriestsFollower]] s''' receive bonuses to some of their skills when of appropriate faith and favor. 20 for faith and 10 for favor.*'''[[Champion_player|ChampionsPriest]]s''' can cast powerful spells; destroying their enemy or imbuing items and weapons with special abilities.

To cast a spell as a Priest or Champion, you'll 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 [[Statuette]] blessing of your God active. Depending on the spell, you can then right click a person, item, tile, or wound to cast a spell on ittheir god.

Different Gods give 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 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]].

==Faith and Favor=Priests===To gain [[Faith]], you will need to [[praying|pray]] at an [[altar]] of your [[Gods|God]]. You can pray 5 times Once a day with at least 20 minutes apart follower has decided to gain [[Faith]]. Faith is limited give their full devotion to 30 as a normal followergod they may seek out another priest to request promotion. In order exchange for priesthood they agree to gain moregive up certain abilities that would not favour their god, such as digging, you mining, or theft. Each god will have to become a [[Priest]]. Note that punish their respective followers or priests for engaging in activities they do not agree with however not all spells and most bonuses require more than 30 faithgods follow the same ideals; for example some may permit mining while others may not.

Favor is used up while casting spells, but regains automaticallyAll priests gain the ability to conjure [[spell]]s. The maximum knowledge available to them depends on their [[faith]] and which of the gods they've devoted themselves to. Casting these spells uses up their pool of [[favor you can have is equal to your current ]]. They also gain reduced [[stamina]] drain whilst on terrain favoured by their deity.:'''Read more''': [[Priest]] | [[Spells]] | [[Alignment]] | [[Faith level.]] | [[Favor]]

==Domain of the GodsDomains==Altars create a Domain [[File:Wooden altar.png|200px|thumb|right|A wooden altar|link=Wooden altar]]The domain of a Godgod provides bonuses to all their followers and priests. When you are in this domain and you are An [[altar]] provides a Priest or Champion of your God, you receive tiny bonuses, including portal from which a Fighting bonus. These god may funnel their domain bonuses are not into the same for each religion. The amount lands of the bonus is affected by many things, including your faith, alignment, distance to altars, Wurm and quality of the altars. Contrary to popular belief, no domain bonus exists for regular also a place where followers with 30 may [[pray]] or less faith[[sacrifice]] in respect to their deity.

If there are several domains overlapping, only Whilst in the most influential domain of your deity any follower or priest will give the domain receive a small bonusto some of their skills, such as [[fighting]] skill: these bonuses vary between gods. The type strength of the bonus is not affected by many variables such as the follower's faith and alignment, the distance from the same for each godaltar and its quality.

Domain The distance of influence is determined by for a domain depends entirely on the quality and [[Qualityaltar|type of altars]] of nearby. The highest quality, and therefore most influential, will control the altar and domain in the material typearea. See the :'''Read more''': [[Altar]] page for more information on domains.

== 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 gods ===

== See Also Skills & Characteristics==* [[Gods]] and [[Kingdom]]sReligion ===Subskills===* [[Faith]] and [[FavorChanneling]]* Normal [[Altar]]s, the [[Bone Altar]] and the [[Altar of ThreeExorcism]]* [[Priest]]s and [[Champion player|ChampionPrayer]]s* [[Scenarios#Player_demigods|ScenariosPreaching]] on how players may become demi-gods or even full deities