Changes

The In the beginning there were four original [[gods]] 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 In more recent times some Wurmians have added succeeded in their efforts to ascend, adding three more gods [[demigod]]s to the pantheon, including the . The white light god [[Nahjo]] and the black light gods [[Nathan]] and [[Tosiek]].

Advantages of joining Following a [[:Category:Religion|religion]] include having gives many bonuses to a player, the greatest of which is the ability to become a [[Priestpriest]], [[Champion_player|priestchampion]] so you can cast or a [[:Category:SpellsScenarios#Player_demigods|Spellsdemigod]]. On *'''[[ChaosFollower]] or s''' receive bonuses to some of their skills while in the domain of their god.*'''[[Epic Cluster|EpicPriest]], you s''' can also become a cast powerful spells; destroying their enemy or imbuing items and weapons with special abilities.*'''[[Champion_player|championChampions]] of your god, giving you ''' gain massive defence and skill bonuses to both .*'''[[FightingScenarios#Player_demigods|fightingDemigods]] and religion. As a priest or champion, you will have domain bonuses while you are inside your deity's domain. Each '' may join the ranks of the gods deities on [[Valrei]] and goddesses also have create their own specific advantages which can be found under religion for players to follow, battling for the victory of their own pages abovefollowers.

To become a follower of a religion, you must ==Worship=====Followers==={{main|Follower}}Followers are those who have at least 1.5 overall [[body]] and at least 1.0 [[alignment]] for any white light deity, or -1.0 alignment for any black light deity. Once you meet those requirements, there are two ways decided to become accept a follower:* A current follower may [[convert]] you to religion into their religion lives and by using doing so they will trade a statuette small number of their restrictions in exchange for deity. You must type '''/invitations''' to allow conversion.* Travel to either bonuses and the [[Altar blessing of Three]] for white light deities, or the [[Bone Altar]] for black light deities. These altars exist either on the [[Elevation]] for the Epic Cluster or on Chaos for the Freedom Cluster. ''Note: Chaos is a [[PvP]]-enabled server. Use caution when traveling theretheir god.''

You cannot remain There are two ways in which a Wurmian may become a follower of a white light kingdom and follow Libila. You will automatically join the god; by being [[Horde of the Summonedconvert]] if you are not already in ed by a current follower or by starting on a black light kingdom. This means that you may not follow Libila and travel back pilgrimage to one of the special altars, the [[PVEAltar of Three]] servers as you will automatically join the for white light kingdom of Freedom Isles. This is gods or the only instance where you may follow more than one deity, as traveling back to Chaos will revert you back to your former [[Bone Altar]] for black light deity. You may not be Becoming a priest follower will provide small bonuses whilst in the domain of more than one faith, howeverthe respective god and will also open the path to future abilities through priesthood. Tosiek and Nathan Many Wurmians are neutral black light gods followers and may be followed while remaining in white light kingdoms. This makes them the only black light deities allowed on PVE serversenjoy their life without ever considering becoming a priest.:'''Read more''': [[Follower]] | [[Convert]] | [[Altar of Three]] | [[Bone Altar]] | [[God]]

Historical information: Pre-Chaos (before Wild moved ===Priests==={{main|Priest}}Once a follower has decided to the Freedom custer) players got 1 free Transfer (/transfer in chat give their full devotion to use) a god they may seek out another priest to change gods once without losing any faithrequest promotion. It was intended In exchange for Libila followers priesthood they agree to choose another give up certain abilities that would not favour their god , such as Libila was removed from Wild when it became Chaosdigging, mining or theft. Other priest/Each god will punish their respective followers could use it too though, and occasionally a Priest avatar is put up or priests for sale engaging in activities they do not agree with it's Transfer unused. That allows however not all gods follow the purchaser to follow only Libila if same ideals; for example some may permit mining while others may not a follower of her already, after the usage of the Transfer. There are no penalties to using a Transfer other than the removal of your free Transfer.

==Priest All priests gain the ability to conjure [[spell]]s, the knowledge available to them depends on their [[faith]] and Spells==The ability which of the gods they've devoted themselves to cast , casting these spells is limited to only uses up their pool of [[favor]]. They also gain reduced [[stamina]] drain whilst on terrain favoured by their deity.:'''Read more''': [[Priest]] |Priests[[Spells]] | [[Alignment]] and | [[Champion_playerFaith]] |Champions[[Favor]]===Champions==={{main|Champion player}}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 be noticed. Fo and Vynora watch those who have soul depth and Magranon and Libila those who seek soul strength.

To cast As a spell as reward for becoming a champion priests are given massive bonuses to their religious and characteristics skills, increased defence and providing faster healing. Becoming a champion is not easy, nor is retaining the title. There are a limited number of champions each god will permit at any time and death will reduce the faith a Priest or god has in their champions, they will be demoted for too many failures.:'''Read more''': [[Championplayer]] | [[Kingdom]]===Demigod==={{main|Demigod}}A player may become a demigod providing they have assisted their god enough in their [[mission]]s to win [[scenarios]], you'll need and obtain a unique item dropped from the heavens. Depending on the outcome of future battles on [[Valrei]] that demigod may then ascend to have as a certain fully fledged god creating their own religion.:'''Read more''': [[FaithDemigod]] and | [[FavorValrei]] with your | [[GodsMission]] |God[[Scenarios]]==Domains=={{main|Altar}}The domain of a god provides bonuses to all their followers, priests and have the champions. An [[Statuettealtar]] provides a portal from which a god may funnel their domain into the lands of your God active. Depending on the spell, you can then right click Wurm and also a person, item, tile, place where followers may [[pray]] or wound [[sacrifice]] in respect to cast a spell on ittheir deity.

Different Gods give different Whilst in the domain of your deity any follower, priest or champion will receive a small bonus to some of their skills, such as [[:Category:spells|spellsfighting]]skill: these bonuses vary between gods. The strength of the bonus is affected by many variables such as the follower's faith and alignment, the distance from the altar and its quality.

==Faith The distance of influence for a domain depends entirely on the quality and Favor==To gain [[Faith]], you will need to [[prayingaltar|pray]] at an [[altar]] type of your [[Gods|God]]. You can pray 5 times a day with at least 20 minutes apart to gain [[Faith]]. Faith is limited to 30 as a normal follower. In order to gain more, you will have to become a [[Priestaltars]]nearby. Note that all spells and most bonuses require more than 30 faith.  Favor is used up while casting spells, but regains automatically. The maximum of favor you can have is equal to your current Faith level. ==Domain of the Gods==Altars create a Domain of a God. When you are in this domain and you are a Priest or 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 altarshighest quality, 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 therefore most influential domain , will give control the domain bonus. The type of bonus is not in the same for each godarea. Domain influence is determined by the [[Quality]] of the altar and the material type. See the :'''Read more''': [[Altar]] page for more information on domains. == Stamina Drain Skill==Priests with high faith (60-70?) are inspired Religion is also the top branch in their deities favored terrainsits respective skill set, and have less stamina drain there. covering [[Vynorafavor]] followers get the bonus on Roads, [[Magranon]] on Rock, [[Fofaith]] on Grass, Dirt and Trees, and [[Libila]] followers on [[Myceliumalignment]]. == Animals of The religion skill itself holds no confirmed additional bonuses but does provide special titles for those who meet a milestone. The religion skill increases with gains in the Gods ==* [[Wild boar]]: [[Fo]]* [[Mountain Gorilla]]: [[Magranon]]* [[Anaconda]]: [[Vynora]]3 child values.* [[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* [[Scenarios#Player_demigods|Scenarios]] on how players may become demi-gods or even full deities ==[[;Titles]]==