'DEVOTE' Syntax: devote <argument> (only available at temple altar) Syntax: devote == Simple Devote == Religious followers can periodically renew their dedication to their god by performing a ritual. This ritual will result in the deity bestowing a small blessing upon the follower with a small amount of reputation. The ritual may be performed once per real time day. Religious followers of rank adherent and above receive a small relic when devoting to their god. Devout clerics receive additional benefit. Devote awards an extra relic for each temple devotion completed. == Advanced Devote (with an argument) == To place a more formal devotion, visit your pit of offering. Gold is needed to make the devotion. The cost increases with each devotion. It is required to start with the Service devotion. From there you may choose which branch of the devotion tree to follow next, either Serenity or Confidence. Continue through the branches as you see fit. There are no limits. Here are the devotions you can make and what they permanently unlock: service / \ / \ serenity confidence / \ / \ sacrifice vitality vision belief \ \ / / \----------- hope --------/ ______________|____________ / | \ success endurance strength / \ / \ / \ longevity freedom passion soul courage growth \ | / \ | / \ | / \ | / forgiveness prosperity service : gold from sacrificing items is now doubled serenity : reduces chance to lose concentration on cast confidence : "favored weapon"-like bonus hitroll if your weapon is significantly lower level than you (level diff/8) sacrifice : sacrificing one item in a room will now sacrifice everything there vitality : allows a chance to resist the effects of vampiric touch vision : detect invis spells now lasts longer belief : bless (or warcry) adds +1 extra save hope : potions decay in closed sacks is stopped success : improved chance to kick dirt and to be missed by a dirt kick (effect can cancel out) endurance : monster turning is no longer needed to use monster healing potions strength : monster potions no longer fade against overlords with rare items longevity : food decay in closed sacks is stopped freedom : chance to flee is increased passion : the price of resurrecting a dead pet is halved soul : set item requirements reduced by 1 as with religion items. max of 1. growth : gold from sacrificing items is tripled (does not stack) courage : potions are no longer fumbled (unless caused by a spell) forgiveness : failed scroll recitals no longer destroy your scrolls prosperity : increases the bonus gold for experience gained at the pinnacle To perform the sacrifice, use the devote command. It will inform you what is needed. The first devotion will cost 500 gold. To see your unlock devotions, use DEVOTE SHOW at the temple priest. n.b. do not use this command in shrines, its used by the pits.
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