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LADYMOFFITT: /* Devotion levels */

2023-02-07T16:00:45Z

Devotion levels

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	#You close your eyes and start to concentrate. In a moment a vision appears of a barren garden, parched and thirsting for nourishment. You have an intense desire to tend it.		#You close your eyes and start to concentrate. In a moment a vision appears of a barren garden, parched and thirsting for nourishment. You have an intense desire to tend it.
	#You call out to your god, but there is no answer.		#You call out to your god, but there is no answer.
	#You struggle to commune, but feel hollow somehow, as if you have fallen from grace.
	#After a moment, you sense that your god is barely aware of you.		#After a moment, you sense that your god is barely aware of you.
	#After a moment, you sense that your efforts have not gone unnoticed.		#After a moment, you sense that your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

LADYMOFFITT: /* Devotion levels */

2023-02-07T15:39:43Z

Devotion levels

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	#You close your eyes and start to concentrate. In a moment a vision appears of a barren garden, parched and thirsting for nourishment. You have an intense desire to tend it.		#You close your eyes and start to concentrate. In a moment a vision appears of a barren garden, parched and thirsting for nourishment. You have an intense desire to tend it.
	#You call out to your god, but there is no answer.		#You call out to your god, but there is no answer.
			#You struggle to commune, but feel hollow somehow, as if you have fallen from grace.
	#After a moment, you sense that your god is barely aware of you.		#After a moment, you sense that your god is barely aware of you.
	#After a moment, you sense that your efforts have not gone unnoticed.		#After a moment, you sense that your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

GRIM45: Removed devotion impact on mana - was removed as part of 3.0 (may not have been communicated well)

2022-08-18T16:07:02Z

Removed devotion impact on mana - was removed as part of 3.0 (may not have been communicated well)

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	'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods~~. Higher levels of devotion [[Spell efficacy\|bonus a Cleric's available mana directly]] (rather than bonusing the {{skill\| Attunement\|Attunement skill}})~~. Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.		'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.

	Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.		Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.

MOTHRA at 07:14, 16 March 2017

2017-03-16T07:14:29Z

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	'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion [[Spell efficacy\|bonus a Cleric's available mana directly]] (~~not~~ the {{skill\| Attunement\|Attunement skill}}). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.		'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion [[Spell efficacy\|bonus a Cleric's available mana directly]] (rather than bonusing the {{skill\| Attunement\|Attunement skill}}). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.

	Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.		Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.

MOTHRA at 07:13, 16 March 2017

2017-03-16T07:13:45Z

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		⚫	'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion [[Spell efficacy\|bonus a Cleric's available mana directly]] (not the {{skill\| Attunement\|Attunement skill}}). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.
	{{UpdateDR3\|Needs to be checked for 3.0}}

⚫	'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion [[Spell efficacy\|bonus a Cleric's available mana directly]] (not the ~~[[Power~~ ~~Perception]]~~ skill). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.

	Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.		Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.

ABSOLON at 05:56, 28 July 2016

2016-07-28T05:56:09Z

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	'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion bonus a Cleric's available mana directly (not the [[Power Perception]] skill). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.		'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion [[Spell efficacy\|bonus a Cleric's available mana directly]] (not the [[Power Perception]] skill). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.

	Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.		Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.

ABSOLON: /* Devotion levels */

2015-09-25T06:34:50Z

Devotion levels

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	#After a moment, you sense a slight pressure on your shoulder, leaving the feeling that your efforts have been acknowledged.		#After a moment, you sense a slight pressure on your shoulder, leaving the feeling that your efforts have been acknowledged.
	#After a moment, you see a silent vision of your god, radiating forth with a powerful divine brilliance.		#After a moment, you see a silent vision of your god, radiating forth with a powerful divine brilliance.
	#After a moment, you see a vision of your god who calls to you by name, "Come here my child and I will show you things of wonder."		#After a moment, you see a vision of your god who calls to you by name, "Come here, my child, and I will show you things of wonder."
	#After a moment, you see a vision of your god who calls to you by name, "My child, though you may not always see my face, I am pleased with thee and thy efforts."		#After a moment, you see a vision of your god who calls to you by name, "My child, though you may not always see my face, I am pleased with thee and thy efforts."
	#After a moment, you see a crystal-clear vision of your god who speaks slowly and deliberately, "Your unwavering faith and devotion pleases me greatly, <Name>. Go forth and continue your works and you shall only attain a greater level of purity."		#After a moment, you see a crystal-clear vision of your god who speaks slowly and deliberately, "Your unwavering faith and devotion pleases me greatly, <Name>. Go forth and continue your works and you shall only attain a greater level of purity."

ABSOLON at 09:22, 25 December 2014

2014-12-25T09:22:39Z

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	Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.		Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.

	==According to Esuin, the ~~Crossings~~ Cleric ~~Guild Leader:~~==		==According to Esuin, the Crossing Cleric Guildleader==
	Esuin's face becomes alight with ardor for his vocation as he begins to explain, "The term Devotion as we call it among our order is a personal measure of how dedicated you are to your gods and, in kind, how favorably They regard you. It is essentially what allows us to be the primary conduit between the gods and the mortals. Learn the myriad sacred rituals and weave them into your very life, Hrufstaan.		Esuin's face becomes alight with ardor for his vocation as he begins to explain, "The term Devotion as we call it among our order is a personal measure of how dedicated you are to your gods and, in kind, how favorably They regard you. It is essentially what allows us to be the primary conduit between the gods and the mortals. Learn the myriad sacred rituals and weave them into your very life, Hrufstaan.

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	On the other hand, if you engage in practices which the gods themselves have forbidden -- such as graverobbing, necromancy or otherwise aiding the undead --, you will find the divine deaf to your pleas, and even your own magic will wilt without the lifeblood that is faith. To be rid of this profane state and become ritually Clean once again, a Cleric must employ the more dedicated rituals."		On the other hand, if you engage in practices which the gods themselves have forbidden -- such as graverobbing, necromancy or otherwise aiding the undead --, you will find the divine deaf to your pleas, and even your own magic will wilt without the lifeblood that is faith. To be rid of this profane state and become ritually Clean once again, a Cleric must employ the more dedicated rituals."

	==Devotion ~~Levels~~==		==Devotion levels==
	#You feel unclean and unworthy.		#You feel unclean and unworthy.
	#You close your eyes and start to concentrate. In a moment a vision appears of a barren garden, parched and thirsting for nourishment. You have an intense desire to tend it.		#You close your eyes and start to concentrate. In a moment a vision appears of a barren garden, parched and thirsting for nourishment. You have an intense desire to tend it.
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Maintenance script: harness is no longer affected by devotion

2013-10-05T01:55:18Z

harness is no longer affected by devotion

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	'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion bonus a Cleric's available mana directly (not the [[Power Perception]] skill). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.		'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion bonus a Cleric's available mana directly (not the [[Power Perception]] skill). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.

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	#After a moment, you feel a clear presence like a warm blanket covering you beneath the shade of a giant Sana'ati tree.		#After a moment, you feel a clear presence like a warm blanket covering you beneath the shade of a giant Sana'ati tree.

	==Effects on Power Perceive==

	#You find it difficult to concentrate on the Holy mana around you as you struggle with your wavering faith.
	#You sense that your wavering faith has slightly hampered your ability to detect the reservoirs of Holy mana around you.
	#You feel that your strong faith has slightly bolstered your ability to perceive the essence of the gods.
	#Your magical senses tingle with a surge of power as you tap into the Holy mana about you.
	#You feel that your unwavering faith and devotion is allowing you to detect great amounts of extra Holy mana.
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DRTYPRIOR at 00:47, 5 June 2013

2013-06-05T00:47:30Z

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	'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers ~~the~~ [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion bonus a Cleric's available mana directly (not the [[Power Perception]] skill). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.		'''Devotion''' represents the [[guild association is::Cleric]]s' direct connection to the [[Immortals\|gods]]. It primarily powers [[Communes]] and is sustained by [[Cleric Rituals]]. Devotion slowly drifts to a neutral level over time, therefore a Cleric must perform rituals regularly in order to remain favored by the gods. Higher levels of devotion bonus a Cleric's available mana directly (not the [[Power Perception]] skill). Current devotion level can be checked by using the {{com\|Commune}} command.

	Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.		Spells such as [[Benediction]], [[Shield of Light]], [[Resurrection]] and [[Murrula's Flames]] are affected by devotional state; some may even be disrupted if the Cleric's faith is wavering.