Difference between revisions of "Devotion (skill)"

'''Devotion''' is the core expression of a [[Luminary (class)|Luminary's]] devout faith, an art by which life essence is shaped through both worship and magical principle. Using this powerful force, the Luminary is capable of performing all manner of miraculous works: blessings, rites, and even terrible curses against the Darkness lie beneath its purview. The greatest of its feats - famously attested in the tale of [[Syvelium]] - is the resurrection of the dead.

'''Devotion''' is the core expression of a [[Luminary (class)|Luminary's]] devout faith, an art by which life essence is shaped through both worship and magical principle. Using this powerful force, the Luminary is capable of performing all manner of miraculous works: blessings, rites, and even terrible curses against the Darkness lie beneath its purview. The greatest of its feats - famously attested in the tale of [[Syvelium]] - is the resurrection of the dead.

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|syntax = PERFORM ENLIGHTENMENT [target]

|syntax = PERFORM ENLIGHTENMENT [target]

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|syntax = PERFORM HANDS [target]

|syntax = PERFORM HANDS [target]

This ability will allow you to lay hands on another and heal them. If no target is supplied, then  

This ability will allow you to lay hands on another and heal them. If no target is supplied, then  

Should your target have the Devotion skillset then they will gain more health. If they have  

Should your target have the Devotion skillset then they will gain more health. If they have  

Necromancy, then they will gain less. If they are undead, then this ability will have no effect.

Necromancy, then they will gain less. If they are undead, then this ability will have no effect.

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|syntax = PERFORM PARTING <direction>

|syntax = PERFORM PARTING <direction>

In true religious tradition, you will now be able to part the water in a direction, allowing safe  

In true religious tradition, you will now be able to part the water in a direction, allowing safe  

and dry passage.

and dry passage.

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|syntax = PERFORM TRUTH

|syntax = PERFORM TRUTH

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|syntax = RITES

|syntax = RITES

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|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF SUSTENANCE

|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF SUSTENANCE

With this ability, you may feed yourself or others. You need to be holding a bowl in order for this  

With this ability, you may feed yourself or others. You need to be holding a bowl in order for this  

once more.

once more.

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|syntax = PERFORM BLISS [target]

|syntax = PERFORM BLISS [target]

This will give you or a target momentary glimpses of true bliss. This will restore both willpower  

This will give you or a target momentary glimpses of true bliss. This will restore both willpower  

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By performing the rite of pilgrimage, you grant the ability for yourself and others to instantly  

By performing the rite of pilgrimage, you grant the ability for yourself and others to instantly  

transport themselves to a person within the same location as the rite.

transport themselves to a person within the same location as the rite.

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|syntax = PERFORM PURITY <target>

|syntax = PERFORM PURITY <target>

This will purge someone with spirit energy, dealing more damage the higher the sun is in the sky.  

This will purge someone with spirit energy, dealing more damage the higher the sun is in the sky.  

It is worth noting that purity can be used through most forms of magical barriers.

It is worth noting that purity can be used through most forms of magical barriers.

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|syntax = PERFORM CHAOSCALM <chaos entity>

|syntax = PERFORM CHAOSCALM <chaos entity>

Chaos entities are the stuff of disorder, and your ordered, calm behavior is striking enough to  

Chaos entities are the stuff of disorder, and your ordered, calm behavior is striking enough to  

drive them into submission for a short period of time.

drive them into submission for a short period of time.

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|syntax = PERFORM PEACE <target>

|syntax = PERFORM PEACE <target>

Will the aggression right out of a foe, instilling them with the peace affliction.

Will the aggression right out of a foe, instilling them with the peace affliction.

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|syntax = PERFORM SUPPLICATION

|syntax = PERFORM SUPPLICATION

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|syntax = PERFORM FOCUS

|syntax = PERFORM FOCUS

By using this ability, you are able to use your devotion and faith to anchor yourself to the ground,

By using this ability, you are able to use your devotion and faith to anchor yourself to the ground,

  which will prevent most forms of movement as long as you are not prone. In order to release the  

  which will prevent most forms of movement as long as you are not prone. In order to release the  

anchor, you must perform it once more.

anchor, you must perform it once more.

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|syntax = PERFORM HELLSIGHT <target>

|syntax = PERFORM HELLSIGHT <target>

Open the mind of your victim, allowing visions of Hell to haunt and torment them. Prolonged  

Open the mind of your victim, allowing visions of Hell to haunt and torment them. Prolonged  

Such afflictions include:

Such afflictions include:

Vomiting, dizziness, epilepsy, confusion, slickness, hallucinations, stupidity, and vertigo.

Vomiting, dizziness, epilepsy, confusion, slickness, hallucinations, stupidity, and vertigo.

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|syntax = PERFORM DAZZLE <player>

|syntax = PERFORM DAZZLE <player>

You can direct dazzling bright light at a target which will cause confusion and dizziness within  

You can direct dazzling bright light at a target which will cause confusion and dizziness within  

him.

him.

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|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF DEMONS

|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF DEMONS

This rite will cause your enemies to be tormented by vengeful demons, either harming their health  

This rite will cause your enemies to be tormented by vengeful demons, either harming their health  

or draining their mana.

or draining their mana.

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|syntax = PERFORM SEVERANCE <rite/ALL>

|syntax = PERFORM SEVERANCE <rite/ALL>

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|syntax = PERFORM CONSTITUTION

|syntax = PERFORM CONSTITUTION

Strengthen the constitution of your stomach, preventing yourself from becoming nauseous.

Strengthen the constitution of your stomach, preventing yourself from becoming nauseous.

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|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF ALLSIGHT

|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF ALLSIGHT

When placed, this rite will inform you whenever any of your enemies enters or leaves the location  

When placed, this rite will inform you whenever any of your enemies enters or leaves the location  

regardless if they are an enemy or not.

regardless if they are an enemy or not.

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|syntax = PERFORM FORCE <player> <command>

|syntax = PERFORM FORCE <player> <command>

By the strength of your devotion and faith, you may force another to bend to your will and carry  

By the strength of your devotion and faith, you may force another to bend to your will and carry  

out an action. You can command another through most magical barriers.

out an action. You can command another through most magical barriers.

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By placing a rite of convocation, anyone that stands within it can be summoned by you after a short  

By placing a rite of convocation, anyone that stands within it can be summoned by you after a short  

You may only attempt to summon another up to six times, after which the rite will fade.

You may only attempt to summon another up to six times, after which the rite will fade.

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|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF HEALING

|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF HEALING

This ability will cause a rite to spring into existence which will occassionally heal an affliction  

This ability will cause a rite to spring into existence which will occassionally heal an affliction  

from you and your allies that are in the room.

from you and your allies that are in the room.

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|syntax = PERFORM DELIVERANCE <target>

|syntax = PERFORM DELIVERANCE <target>

This will allow you to summon any target across the continent as long as they consider you an ally.

This will allow you to summon any target across the continent as long as they consider you an ally.

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|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF PRAYER

|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF PRAYER

If you perform the rite before the Grand Flame of Enorian, you will also gain an ongoing experience  

If you perform the rite before the Grand Flame of Enorian, you will also gain an ongoing experience  

bonus and your celerity will be increased.

bonus and your celerity will be increased.

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|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF BANISHMENT

|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF BANISHMENT

This rite will occassionally attempt to destroy a chaos entity within the location, providing there  

This rite will occassionally attempt to destroy a chaos entity within the location, providing there  

is nothing protecting it.

is nothing protecting it.

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|syntax = PERFORM RESURRECTION <player>

|syntax = PERFORM RESURRECTION <player>

One of the holiest of abilities, this ability will attempt to grant life anew to the target player.  

One of the holiest of abilities, this ability will attempt to grant life anew to the target player.  

If they choose to not accept the resurrection in a timely manner, then the body will crumble away.

If they choose to not accept the resurrection in a timely manner, then the body will crumble away.

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|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF DAMNATION

|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF DAMNATION

This terrible rite will ensure that there is no safety when the final blow is dealt out and that no  

This terrible rite will ensure that there is no safety when the final blow is dealt out and that no  

corpse is left behind for revival. Be warned that this will affect anyone in the room, including  

corpse is left behind for revival. Be warned that this will affect anyone in the room, including  

you.

you.

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Focus your devotional energies to summon any active rites you have to your side. It will move any  

Focus your devotional energies to summon any active rites you have to your side. It will move any  

rite that resides in the same location as your Rite of Calling to you.

rite that resides in the same location as your Rite of Calling to you.

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|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF PIETY

|syntax = PERFORM RITE OF PIETY

This rite will bind your enemies to its location by your piety, granting a chance to hold them  

This rite will bind your enemies to its location by your piety, granting a chance to hold them  

60%      - Devotion user is present and corporeal

60%      - Devotion user is present and corporeal

80%      - 6+ afflictions on target and caster is present/corporeal

80%      - 6+ afflictions on target and caster is present/corporeal

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