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| style="background:lightyellow"|The true potential might of a [[Demigod]] will not be fully made manifest unless that Demigod is in the Order of an [[Divine|Elder God]] and that God decides to form a bond with the Demigod, in which case the Demigod becomes Their Avatar (sometimes referred to as Their Herald), gaining more powers on behalf of the Divine Order of their Patron God. This is not a bond that an Elder God will lightly undertake, as the essence cost to that God is staggering and represents a deep link between the essence of God and Demigod. Avatars are expected to be walking representations of their Patron God and often act as Their voice. The powers of Avatars are not fully known to mortals, however cults to venerate aspects of Elder Gods have begun to manifest in modern times, lead by Avatars who seek to personify Their being.
| style="background:lightyellow"|The true potential might of a [[Demigod]] will not be fully made manifest unless that Demigod is in the Order of an [[Elder God]] and that God decides to form a bond with the Demigod, in which case the Demigod becomes Their Avatar (sometimes referred to as Their Herald), gaining more powers on behalf of the Divine Order of their Patron God. This is not a bond that an Elder God will lightly undertake, as the [[essence]] cost to that God is staggering and represents a deep link between the essence of God and Demigod. Avatars are expected to be walking representations of their Patron God and often act as Their voice. [[Cult]]s to venerate aspects of Elder Gods have begun to manifest in modern times, led by Avatars who seek to personify Their being. They may also learn to Resurrect members of their faith via access to the demigod power.
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{{SkillTableRow|Venerate|Inept|0|Form a divine cult to venerate your patron.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Venerate|Inept|0|Form a divine [[cult]] to venerate your patron.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Meditation|Inept|0|Strengthen the bond between you and your patron.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Meditation|Inept|50|Strengthen the bond between you and your patron.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Pilgrimage|Novice|0|All pilgrimages begin with a prayer for deliverance.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Pilgrimage|Novice|0|All pilgrimages begin with a prayer for deliverance.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Glory|Novice|50|A ritual to seek the ineffible wisdom of your patron.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Glory|Novice|50|A ritual to seek the ineffable wisdom of your patron.}}
{{SkillTableRow|ReverentContemplations|Apprentice|0|A ritual of blessing for sheltered sleep.}}
{{SkillTableRow|ReverentContemplations|Apprentice|0|A ritual of blessing for sheltered sleep.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Prospicience|Apprentice|50|See the world through another's eyes.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Prospicience|Apprentice|50|See the world through another's eyes.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Portal|Virtuoso|50|Channel a gateway through the planes.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Portal|Virtuoso|50|Channel a gateway through the planes.}}
{{SkillTableRow|FaithfulCongregation|Fabled|0|All shall come at the call of the faithful.}}
{{SkillTableRow|FaithfulCongregation|Fabled|0|All shall come at the call of the faithful.}}
{{SkillTableRow|DivineSupper|Fabled|?|Sup at the table of your patron's benevolence.}}
{{SkillTableRow|DivineSupper|Fabled|50|Sup at the table of your patron's benevolence.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Presence|Mythical|0|Increase the reach of your God's influence.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Presence|Mythical|0|Increase the reach of your God's influence.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Omniscience|Mythical|?|Hear and speak freely on all planes.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Omniscience|Mythical|50|Hear and speak freely on all planes.}}
{{SkillTableRow|TrueSermon|Transcendent|0|Let all hear the truest of sermons as it echoes across  
{{SkillTableRow|TrueSermon|Transcendent|0|Let all hear the truest of sermons as it echoes across  
your God's domain.}}
your God's domain.}}
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[[Image:Veneration.jpg|thumb|Elder Goddess Trillillial (by Sakr)]]
{{AB
{{AB
|skillname = Venerate
|skillname = Venerate
|costs = Cost: 10,000,000 essence (Free if Ascendant)
|costs = Cost: 10,000,000 essence (Free if [[Ascendant]])
|description = Having fanned your divine spark beyond that of a mere mortal, and having formed a bond with an Elder God, such a union can be furthered upon.
|description = Having fanned your divine spark beyond that of a mere mortal, and having formed a bond with an [[Elder God|Elder Divine]], such a union can be furthered upon.


With the agreement of your patron god, you can form a divine cult to venerate an aspect of His or Her divinity.
With the agreement of your patron, you can form a divine cult to venerate an aspect of Their divinity.
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|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH PILGRIMAGE
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH PILGRIMAGE
|cost = Cost: 500 essence
|cost = Cost: 500 essence
|description = By venerating your God with a rite of Pilgrimage, He may grant you passage through the known planes to your cult's altar within His realm.
|description = By venerating your God with a rite of Pilgrimage, They may grant you passage through the known planes to your cult's altar within Their realm.
|notes = Slightly delayed teleport to the cult altar, from anywhere on Prime, Ethereal, Elemental, Cosmic, or Astral.
|notes = Slightly delayed teleport to the cult altar, from anywhere on Prime, Ethereal, Elemental, Cosmic, or Astral.
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|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH REVERENTCONTEMPLATIONS
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH REVERENTCONTEMPLATIONS
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence
|description = Venerate your patron with a private ritual, drawing your physical and spiritual self closer to Him. For a time, slumbering within His realm will grant you increased regeneration.
|description = Venerate your patron with a private ritual, drawing your physical and spiritual self closer to Them. For a time, sleeping within Their realm will increase your base health regeneration by three times.
|notes = Only applies if you're sleeping, and only heals health.  This might be useful for a dreamweaver's body, perhaps?
|notes = Only applies if you're sleeping, and only heals health.  This might be useful for a dreamweaver's body, perhaps?
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|cost = Cost: 100,000 essence
|cost = Cost: 100,000 essence
|description = Increase the value of your cult's offerings with this rite of supplication. The more cultists are present at the time of its casting, the more potent the bonus. The benefit will last for one day, and then fade.
|description = Increase the value of your cult's offerings with this rite of supplication. The more cultists are present at the time of its casting, the more potent the bonus. The benefit will last for one day, and then fade.
[[Image:Veneration.jpg|thumb|Elder Goddess Trillillial (by Sakr)]]
|notes = With five cult members, you'll need to offer about eleven fully esteemed items during the following day to come out ahead.
|notes = With five cult members, you'll need to offer about eleven fully esteemed items during the following day to come out ahead.
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|skillname = VindicatedVendetta
|skillname = VindicatedVendetta
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH VINDICATEDVENDETTA
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH VINDICATEDVENDETTA
|cost = Cost: 5,000
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence<br>
Damage Buff: 1/10 to all sources (against order enemies)
|description = A personal promise to your Patron, you may beseech a vindication for your prejudice against cultists of an enemy god - and so smite them with a bolstered fury. Can only be cast at the cult's altar.
|description = A personal promise to your Patron, you may beseech a vindication for your prejudice against cultists of an enemy god - and so smite them with a bolstered fury. Can only be cast at the cult's altar.
|notes = Lasts one hour.  Increased damage when you attack order enemies.
|notes = Lasts one hour.  Increased damage when you attack order enemies.
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|skillname = Intervention
|skillname = Intervention
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH INTERVENTION OF <cult member>
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH INTERVENTION OF <cult member>
|cost = Cost: 5,000
|cost = Cost: 5,000<br>
(Avatar Only)
|description = Intervene on behalf of a cult member and risk the trials that would rise against them in their stead. Note only the Avatar of the cult can perform this rite, and it can only be performed from the cult's altar.
|description = Intervene on behalf of a cult member and risk the trials that would rise against them in their stead. Note only the Avatar of the cult can perform this rite, and it can only be performed from the cult's altar.
|notes = Trade places with the cult member.
|notes = Trade places with the cult member.
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|skillname = BenevolentEmanations
|skillname = BenevolentEmanations
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH BENEVOLENTEMANATIONS
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH BENEVOLENTEMANATIONS
|cost = Cost: 20,000 essence<br>
|cost = Cost: 25,000 essence<br>
Member Requirement: 5 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
Member Requirement: 2 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
|description = Summon the attention of your Patron, beseeching Him to manifest His benevolent will throughout His realm. Healing emanations of these benevolent blessings will rain down upon His devout, and of those who He looks benevolently upon.
|description = Summon the attention of your Patron, beseeching Them to manifest Their benevolent will throughout Their realm. Healing emanations of these benevolent blessings will rain down upon Their devout, and of those who They look benevolently upon.
|notes = Lasts one hour. Does healing on order members and their allies within the godrealm.
|notes = [OLD NOTE; PLEASE VERIFY] Lasts one hour. Does healing on order members and their allies within the godrealm.
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|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH DEVOUTSHIELD
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH DEVOUTSHIELD
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence<br>
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence<br>
DMP: 10
Damage Resistance: 1/6 from all sources
|description = Venerate your Patron with this rite, and He may bestow upon you a shield worthy of His devout. Such a blessing will protect you against harm, no matter the source. This rite can only be cast at a cult altar.
|description = Venerate your Patron with this rite, and They may bestow upon you a shield worthy of Their devout. Such a blessing will protect you against harm, no matter the source. This rite can only be cast at a cult altar.
|notes = Lasts one hour.  Offers 10 DMP against all damage types.
|notes = [OLD NOTE; PLEASE VERIFY] Lasts one hour.
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{{AB
{{AB
|skillname = Noetics
|skillname = Noetics
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH NOETICS FOR <cult member></tt><br>
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH NOETICS FOR <cult member>
<tt>CULT SPEAK <text>
|cost = Cost: 10,000 essence<br>
|cost = Cost: 10,000 essence<br>
(Cult Leader Only)
(Cult Leader Only)
|description = Venerate your patron with this rite and be granted the privilege to not only hear what your cult member hears, but to speak directly through him. This can only be performed at the cult's altar, and will fade if you move from it.
|description = Venerate your patron with this rite and be granted the privilege to not only hear what your cult member hears, but to speak directly through him. This can only be performed at the cult's altar, and will fade if you move from it.
 
{{sub|syntax = CULT SPEAK <text>}}
Note: To cancel an active noetics, the Avatar need only move or re-perform the rite.
Note: To cancel an active noetics, the Avatar need only move or re-perform the rite.
|notes = Whatever the avatar says the cultist also seems to say, and whatever the cultist hears the avatar will hear.
|notes = Whatever the avatar says the cultist also seems to say, and whatever the cultist hears the avatar will hear.
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|skillname = MalevolentEmanations
|skillname = MalevolentEmanations
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH MALEVOLENTEMANATIONS
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH MALEVOLENTEMANATIONS
|cost = Cost: 20,000 essence<br>
|cost = Cost: 25,000 essence<br>
Member Requirement: 5 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
Member Requirement: 4 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
|description = Summon the attention of your Patron, beseeching Him to manifest His malevolent will throughout His realm. Angered emanations of these violent curses will rain down upon those who would defile His realm.
|description = Summon the attention of your Patron, beseeching Them to manifest Their malevolent will throughout Their realm. Angered emanations of these violent curses will rain down upon those who would defile Their realm.
|notes = Lasts one hour.  Does damage on order enemies within the godrealm.
|notes = Lasts one hour.  Does damage on order enemies within the godrealm.
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|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH DEIPAROUSSPEED
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH DEIPAROUSSPEED
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence
|description = Venerate your Patron with this rite, and He may bestow upon you the ability to move faster and farther than before. Move swiftly across the land, and spread the word of your God.
|description = Venerate your Patron with this rite before the cult's altar, and They may bestow upon you the ability to move faster and farther than before. Move swiftly across the land, and spread the word of your Divine.
|notes = Works as a defense (until death or logoff). Allows additional steps before the hasty message.
|notes = [OLD NOTE] Works as a defense (until death or logoff). Allows additional steps before the hasty message. [PLEASE VERIFY (it's likely a [[celerity]] boost]
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|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH SOLEMNCALL
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH SOLEMNCALL
|cost = Cost: 15,000 essence<br>
|cost = Cost: 15,000 essence<br>
Member Requirement: 4 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
Member Requirement: 2 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
|description = Perform this rite and place a solemn call to duty for all cultists to answer. If they are on a known plane, they will immediately begin to draw close, and little will stop them. Enemy territory, however, will hinder, but not stop, their travels.
|description = Perform this rite and place a solemn call to duty for all cultists to answer. If they are on a known plane, they will immediately begin to draw close, and little will stop them. Enemy territory, however, will hinder, but not stop, their travels.
|notes = A delayed summon for all cultists who are on Prime, Ethereal, Elemental, Cosmic, or Astral.
|notes = A delayed summon for all cultists who are on Prime, Ethereal, Elemental, Cosmic, or Astral.
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|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH HYMNICCHOIR
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH HYMNICCHOIR
|cost = Cost: 20,000 essence<br>
|cost = Cost: 20,000 essence<br>
Member Requirement: 4 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
Member Requirement: 2 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
|description = Send the inhabitants of your Patron's realm into songs of praise and glory, bolstering your cult members health, mana and ego while within. As well, others not of your cult but followers of your God - or members of orders He looks benevolently upon - shall receive a lesser blessing of the same nature.
|description = Send the inhabitants of your Patron's realm into songs of praise and glory, bolstering your cult members health, mana and ego while within. As well, others not of your cult but followers of your Divine - or members of orders They look benevolently upon - shall receive a lesser blessing of the same nature.
|notes = Last one hour. The effect is only within the godrealm.
|notes = [OLD NOTE] Last one hour. The effect is only within the godrealm. [PLEASE VERIFY]
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|skillname = PiousSacrifice
|skillname = PiousSacrifice
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH PIOUSSACRIFICE
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH PIOUSSACRIFICE
|cost = Cost: 10,000 essence<br>
|cost = Cost: 10,000 essence
Member Requirement: 3 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
|description = Offer up the essence of your cult to your Divine, sanctifying shrines and lands in Their name.
|description = Offer up the essence of your cult to your God, sanctifying shrines and lands in His name.
|notes = Sanctifies a shrine or a single location fully.
|notes = Sanctifies a shrine or a single location fully.
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|skillname = Portal
|skillname = Portal
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH PORTAL TO <NEXUS{{!}}GODREALM{{!}}person>
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH PORTAL TO <NEXUS{{!}}GODREALM{{!}}person>
|cost = Cost: 10,000+ essence<br>
|cost = Cost: 10,000+ essence
Member Requirement: 5 (Avatar Can Cast Alone)
Member Requirement: 3 (Leader Can Cast Alone)
|description = Beseech your God to provide a means of travel, piercing through the planes themselves.
|description = Beseech your God to provide a means of travel, piercing through the planes themselves.
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|skillname = FaithfulCongregation
|skillname = FaithfulCongregation
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH FAITHFULCONGREGATION
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH FAITHFULCONGREGATION
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence<br>
|cost = Essence: 5,000<br>
Member Requirement: (Avatar Only)
Member Requirement: (Avatar Only)
|description = By beseeching your patron to mark you as the most faithful of His congregations, those of the Cult will find their health, mana and ego bolstered for every fellow of their Cult in their area.
|description = By beseeching your patron to mark you as the most faithful of Their congregations, those of the cult will find their health, mana and ego bolstered for every fellow of their cult in their area.
|notes = Lasts three hours. The boost to health, mana, and ego is proportional to how many cultists are in the area at the time of the boost, not at the time the rite is venerated.
|notes = [OLD NOTE] Lasts three hours. The boost to health, mana, and ego is proportional to how many cultists are in the area at the time of the boost, not at the time the rite is venerated. [PLEASE VERIFY]
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|skillname = DivineSupper
|skillname = DivineSupper
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH DIVINESUPPER
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH DIVINESUPPER
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence<br>
|cost = Essence: 5,000<br>
Member Requirement: 7 (3 if Avatar)
Member Requirement: 3
|description = Call upon your Patron to bless your cult, and so sup as the Divine might - the divine energies restoring your health, mana, ego, endurance, willpower and protecting you against enemies.
|description = Call upon your Patron to bless your cult, and so sup as the Divine might - the divine energies restoring your health, mana, ego, endurance, willpower and protecting you against enemies.
 
<br><br>
NOTE: This can only be cast once a month.
NOTE: This can only be cast once a month.
|notes = A full and immediate refresh for all cultists present, plus it gives you a shield.
|notes = A full and immediate refresh for all cultists present, plus it gives you a shield.
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|skillname = Presence
|skillname = Presence
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH PRESENCE
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH PRESENCE
|cost = Cost: 50,000 essence<br>
|cost = Essence: 50,000<br>
Member Requirement: 7 (4 if Avatar)
Member Requirement: 4
|description = Call your God's presence to walk amongst the Cult, bolstering your influencing, charisma and ego for a time.
|description = Ego bonus: 1/5<br>
Influence bonus: 1/5
<br><br>
Call your God's presence to walk amongst the Cult, bolstering your influencing, and ego for a time.
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{{AB
{{AB
|skillname = Omniscience
|skillname = Omniscience
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH OMNISCIENCE
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH OMNISCIENCE <ACTIVE{{!}}INACTIVE>
|cost = Cost: 5,000 essence (50 per minute upkeep)<br>
|cost = Essence: 5,000 (50 per minute upkeep)<br>
Member Requirement: (Avatar Only)
Member Requirement: (Cult Leader Only)
|description = Beseech your God to allow your perceptions to expand across the known multiverse, allowing you to hear anything spoken on all known aethers.
|description = Beseech your God to allow your perceptions to expand across the known multiverse, allowing you to hear anything spoken on all known aethers.
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|skillname = TrueSermon
|skillname = TrueSermon
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH TRUESERMON
|syntax = VENERATE <patron> WITH TRUESERMON
|cost = Cost: 35,000 essence<br>
|cost = Essence: 35,000<br>
Member Requirement: 4 (Alone, If Avatar)
Member Requirement: 2 (Avatar can cast alone)
|description = Expand your presence throughout the realm of your God, through your Cult's Altar, and allow all loyal to Him to hear your inspiring words of your God's glory. For a time after such a sermon, the inhabitants of the realm shall be stronger, driven by purpose and devotion.
|description = Expand your presence throughout the realm of your God, through your cult's altar, and allow all loyal to Them to hear your inspiring words of your Divine's glory. For a time after such a sermon, the inhabitants of the realm shall be stronger, driven by purpose and devotion.
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