Religion

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Religion takes a very large role in Wurmonline; 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.

Overview

In the beginning there were four gods; the three white light gods Fo, Vynora and Magranon and the black light god Libila. In more recent times some Wurmians have succeeded in their efforts to ascend, adding six new player-gods to the pantheon. The white light gods Nahjo, Paaweelr and Smeagain and the black light gods Nathan, Tosiek and Gary.

Following a religion gives many bonuses to a player, the greatest of which is the ability to become a priest, champion or a demigod.

• Followers receive bonuses to some of their skills when of appropriate faith and favor. 20 for faith and 10 for favor.
• Priests can cast powerful spells; destroying their enemy or imbuing items and weapons with special abilities.
• Champions gain massive defence and skill bonuses.
• Demigods may join the ranks of the deities on Valrei and create their own religion for players to follow, battling for the victory of their followers.

Worship

Followers

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 converted 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.

Read more: Follower | Convert | Altar of Three | Bone Altar | God

Priests

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 spells, the 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. They also gain reduced stamina drain whilst on terrain favoured by their deity.

Read more: Priest | Spells | Alignment | Faith | Favor

Champions

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.

As a 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 god has in their champions, they will be demoted for too many failures.

Read more: Champion player | Kingdom

Demigod

A player may become a demigod providing they have assisted their god enough in their missions to win scenarios, and obtain a unique item dropped from the heavens. Depending on the outcome of future battles on Valrei that demigod may then ascend to as a fully fledged god creating their own religion.

Read more: Demigod | Valrei | Mission | Scenarios

Domains

A wooden altar

The domain of a god provides bonuses to all their followers, priests and champions. 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.

Whilst in the domain of your deity any follower, priest or champion will receive a small bonus to some of their skills, such as fighting 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.

The distance of influence for a domain depends entirely on the quality and type of altars nearby. The highest quality, and therefore most influential, will control the domain in the area.

Read more: Altar

Skill

Religion is also the top branch in its respective skill set, covering favor, faith and alignment. 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 3 child values.

Titles

• Spiritual at 50 skill
• Theological at 70 skill
• Zealous at 90 skill