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Patrick2011b: update to 0.34

2026-04-20T04:30:19Z

update to 0.34

Robertxgray at 06:36, 9 June 2025

2025-06-09T06:36:14Z

Oneirical: Dith is no longer evil

2025-02-19T06:17:44Z

Dith is no longer evil

Hordes at 04:42, 26 August 2023

2023-08-26T04:42:28Z

Hordes at 21:32, 26 June 2023

2023-06-26T21:32:31Z

Hordes: 0.30 - rip AK

2023-06-06T23:30:39Z

0.30 - rip AK

Hordes: /* The pantheon */ don't repeat "dying" twice

2022-10-19T14:57:13Z

‎The pantheon: don't repeat "dying" twice

Hordes: /* Altars */

2022-08-25T17:49:40Z

‎Altars

Hordes: version bump

2022-08-25T17:49:05Z

version bump

Hordes: /* Changing or renouncing gods */ no yred

2022-08-16T00:44:11Z

‎Changing or renouncing gods: no yred

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 '''Gods''' are a central concept to ''[[Dungeon Crawl]]''. The game's pantheon features 26 distinct deities; each provides increasingly powerful abilities to their worshipers, but punishes followers for any violation of their individual commandments. Your character may only worship a single god at a time, and most gods punish followers for abandoning them, so choose wisely.
 ==The pantheon==
-* '''[[Ashenzari]] the Shackled''', god of divinations and [[curse]]s.
+*'''[[Ashenzari]] the Shackled''', god of divinations and [[curse]]s.
-* '''[[Beogh]] the Shepherd''', evil god of [[list of orcs|the orcs]].
+*'''[[Beogh]] the Shepherd''', evil god of [[list of orcs|the orcs]].
-* '''[[Cheibriados]] the Contemplative''', the slow god.
+*'''[[Cheibriados]] the Contemplative''', the slow god.
-* '''[[Dithmenos]] the Shadowed''', god of darkness.
+*'''[[Dithmenos]] the Shadowed''', god of darkness.
-* '''[[Elyvilon]] the Healer''', good god of healing.
+*'''[[Elyvilon]] the Healer''', good god of healing.
-* '''[[Fedhas Madash]]''', god of [[plant]]s.
+*'''[[Fedhas Madash]]''', god of [[plant]]s.
-* '''[[Gozag Ym Sagoz]] the Greedy''', god of [[gold]] and mercantilism.
+*'''[[Gozag Ym Sagoz]] the Greedy''', god of [[gold]] and mercantilism.
-* '''[[Hepliaklqana]] the Forgotten''', god of ancestry and memory.
+*'''[[Hepliaklqana]] the Forgotten''', god of ancestry and memory.
-* '''[[Ignis]] the Dying Flame''', fading god of guttering flames.
+*'''[[Ignis]] the Dying Flame''', fading god of guttering flames.
-* '''[[Jiyva]] the Shapeless''', chaotic god of [[list of jellies|slimes]].
+*'''[[Jiyva]] the Shapeless''', chaotic god of [[list of jellies|slimes]].
-* '''[[Kikubaaqudgha]]''', evil demon-god of [[necromancy]].
+*'''[[Kikubaaqudgha]]''', evil demon-god of [[necromancy]].
-* '''[[Lugonu]] the Unformed''', chaotic evil god of [[the Abyss]].
+*'''[[Lugonu]] the Unformed''', chaotic evil god of [[the Abyss]].
-* '''[[Makhleb]] the Destroyer''', chaotic evil god of slaughter and bloodshed.
+*'''[[Makhleb]] the Destroyer''', chaotic evil god of slaughter and bloodshed.
-* '''[[Nemelex Xobeh]]''', god of [[cards]].
+*'''[[Nemelex Xobeh]]''', chaotic god of [[cards]].
-* '''[[Okawaru]] the Warmaster''', god of battle and single combat.
+*'''[[Okawaru]] the Warmaster''', god of battle and single combat.
-* '''[[Qazlal Stormbringer]]''', god of storms.
+*'''[[Qazlal Stormbringer]]''', god of storms.
-* '''[[Ru]] the Awakened''', god of sacrifice and inner power.
+*'''[[Ru]] the Awakened''', god of sacrifice and inner power.
-* '''[[Sif Muna]] the Loreminder''', god of [[magic]] and mystical secrets.
+*'''[[Sif Muna]] the Loreminder''', god of [[magic]] and mystical secrets.
-* '''[[Trog]] the Wrathful''', god of [[berserk|violent rage]].
+*'''[[Trog]] the Wrathful''', god of [[berserk|violent rage]].
-* '''[[Uskayaw]] the Reveler''', god of dancing and revelry.
+*'''[[Uskayaw]] the Reveler''', god of dancing and revelry.
-* '''[[Vehumet]]''', god of [[Conjurations|destructive magic]].
+*'''[[Vehumet]]''', god of [[Conjurations|destructive magic]].
-* '''The [[Wu Jian|Wu Jian Council]]''', a council of formerly mortal martial artists.
+*'''The [[Wu Jian|Wu Jian Council]]''', a council of formerly mortal martial artists.
-* '''[[Xom]] the Unpredictable''', chaotic god of [[chaos]].
+*'''[[Xom]] the Unpredictable''', chaotic god of [[chaos]].
-* '''[[Yredelemnul]] the Dark''', evil god of death and [[undead|undeath]].
+*'''[[Yredelemnul]] the Dark''', evil god of death and [[undead|undeath]].
-* '''[[Zin]] the Law-Giver''', good god of law and purity.
+*'''[[Zin]] the Law-Giver''', good god of law and purity.
-* '''[[The Shining One]]''', good god of honourable crusades against evil.
+*'''[[The Shining One]]''', good god of honourable crusades against evil.
 ==Joining a god==
 You may become a follower of a god in a number of ways. You can begin with one of the religious [[background]]s:
-* [[Berserker]], worshipping Trog
+*[[Berserker]], worshipping Trog
-* [[Chaos Knight]], worshipping Xom
+*[[Chaos Knight]], worshipping Xom
-* [[Cinder Acolyte]], worshipping Ignis
+*[[Cinder Acolyte]], worshipping Ignis
 Otherwise, you may pray with '<' or '>' at a god's [[altar]], where you will be shown a description of the god, their powers, and their commandments as well as given the option to convert to their religion. You can also bring up a description of every god in the game by using the key commands ''''?/G''''. A [[faded altar]] will convert you to a random god (from a pool of 3), and gives you a [[piety]] bonus.
-Conscious [[orc priest]]s, [[orc high priest]]s, and [[Saint Roka]] all offer [[Hill Orc]]s the opportunity to convert to [[Beogh]] so long as they are within [[line of sight]]. This conversion can be done by using the special ''''a''''bility ''Convert to Beogh''. All orcs within sight of the player will become neutral the first time the player uses this ability in a game.
+Conscious [[orc priest]]s, [[orc high priest]]s, and [[Saint Roka]] all offer you the opportunity to convert to [[Beogh]] so long as you are within [[line of sight]], injured, and aren't already worshipping a god. This conversion can be done by using the special ''''a''''bility ''Convert to Beogh''. All orcs within sight of the player will become neutral the first time the player uses this ability in a game.
 [[Monk]]s do not start worshipping a god, but their pious lifestyle prior to entering the Dungeon will gain them additional favor; the first time they begin worshipping a god, they gain a significant amount of bonus [[piety]].
 Some species have religious restrictions on which gods they may worship:
-* [[Demigod]]s may not worship any god.
+*[[Demigod]]s may not worship any god.
-* Only [[Hill Orc]]s may worship Beogh.
+*[[Demon]]ic or [[undead]] species ([[Demonspawn]], [[Mummy|Mummies]], [[Poltergeist]]s, and [[Revenant]]s) may not worship good-aligned gods (Zin, Elyvilon, and the Shining One).
-* [[Demon]]ic or [[undead]] species ([[Demonspawn]], [[Ghoul]]s, [[Mummy|Mummies]], and [[Vampire]]s) may not worship good-aligned gods (Zin, Elyvilon, and the Shining One).
+*[[Djinn]] may not worship the spell-granting [[Sif Muna]], [[Vehumet]], or [[Kikubaaqudgha]].
 ==Changing or renouncing gods==
-You can abandon your god for another by praying at your new god's altar, or by renouncing your faith with the "Renounce Religion" ability. The latter can be done at any time as a special ability (command '''aX'''). In addition, most gods will excommunicate you if your [[piety]] ever reaches 0, and the good gods will excommunicate you for casting the spell [[Necromutation]].
+You can abandon your god for another by praying at your new god's altar, or by renouncing your faith with the "Renounce Religion" ability. The latter can be done at any time as a special ability (command '''aX'''). In addition, most gods will excommunicate you if your [[piety]] ever reaches 0, and the good gods will excommunicate you for activating a [[death talisman]].
 Abandoning a god (or being excommunicated) will always incur [[penance]] and usually results in [[divine retribution]], with a few exceptions.
-*Ru never inflicts divine retribution for abandoment, but any sacrifices that the player makes to it are permanent.
+*Ru never inflicts divine retribution for abandonment, but any sacrifices that the player makes to it are permanent.
-*Leaving a [[good god]] (Elyvilon, Zin, or The Shining One) incurs penance, but they won't exhibit wrath upon you until you worship a disliked god. All 3 good gods dislike evil gods (Beogh, Yredelemnul, Lugonu, Kikubaaqudgha, Makhleb, or Dithmenos). Zin will also punish you for joining Jiyva or Xom, who are chaotic gods. This won't be forgotten over time;  even if you join an evil god 100,000 turns later, wrath is still incurred.
+*Leaving a [[good god]] (Elyvilon, Zin, or The Shining One) incurs penance, but they won't exhibit wrath upon you until you worship a disliked god. All 3 good gods dislike evil gods (Beogh, Yredelemnul, Lugonu, Kikubaaqudgha, or Makhleb). Zin will also punish you for joining chaotic gods (Jiyva, Nemelex, or Xom). This won't be forgotten over time; even if you join an evil god 100,000 turns later, wrath is still incurred.
 :Switching between good gods will even carry over half of your piety from one god to the other. Switching back to the first god will not restore piety; the number is simply halved again.
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 ==See also==
-* [[Choosing a god]]
+*[[Choosing a god]]
-* [[Piety]]
+*[[Piety]]
-* [[Divine retribution]]
+*[[Divine retribution]]
-* [[God comparison]]
+*[[God comparison]]
-* [[Pray]]er
+*[[Pray]]er
 ==History==
-* [[Ignis]], the Dying Flame, joined the pantheon in [[0.28]].
+*Prior to [[0.32]], [[Dithmenos]] was evil, and [[Nemelex Xobeh]] was not chaotic. Also, only [[Hill Orc]]s could worship [[Beogh]].
-* Prior to [[0.27]], Gargoyles were unable to worship [[Yredelemnul]].
+*[[Ignis]], the Dying Flame, joined the pantheon in [[0.28]].
-* Prior to [[0.24]], the undead could not worship [[Fedhas]].
+*Prior to [[0.27]], Gargoyles were unable to worship [[Yredelemnul]].
-* Prior to [[0.23]], [[Dithmenos]] was not evil.
+*Prior to [[0.24]], the undead could not worship [[Fedhas]].
-* The [[Wu Jian|Wu Jian Council]] was added in [[0.21]].
+*Prior to [[0.22]], [[Dithmenos]] was not evil.
-* In 0.19, [[Uskayaw]] the Reveler and [[Hepliaklqana]] the Forgotten joined the pantheon, and Pakellas was removed.
+*The [[Wu Jian|Wu Jian Council]] was added in [[0.21]].
-* [[Pakellas]] the Inventive, the engineer god of magical devices, joined the pantheon in [[0.18]].
+*In 0.19, [[Uskayaw]] the Reveler and [[Hepliaklqana]] the Forgotten joined the pantheon, and Pakellas was removed.
-* [[Faded altar]]s were introduced in [[0.17]].
+*[[Pakellas]] the Inventive, the engineer god of magical devices, joined the pantheon in [[0.18]].
 *[[Gozag Ym Sagoz]] the Greedy and [[Ru]] the Awakened were added in [[0.16]].
 *[[Qazlal Stormbringer]] was added in [[0.15]].

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 ==The pantheon==
 * '''[[Ashenzari]] the Shackled''', god of divinations and [[curse]]s.
-* '''[[Beogh]] the Brigand''', evil god of [[list of orcs|the orcs]].
+* '''[[Beogh]] the Shepherd''', evil god of [[list of orcs|the orcs]].
 * '''[[Cheibriados]] the Contemplative''', the slow god.
 * '''[[Dithmenos]] the Shadowed''', god of darkness.

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 * '''[[Beogh]] the Brigand''', evil god of [[list of orcs|the orcs]].
 * '''[[Cheibriados]] the Contemplative''', the slow god.
-* '''[[Dithmenos]] the Shadowed''', evil god of darkness.
+* '''[[Dithmenos]] the Shadowed''', god of darkness.
 * '''[[Elyvilon]] the Healer''', good god of healing.
 * '''[[Fedhas Madash]]''', god of [[plant]]s.

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 Otherwise, you may pray with '<' or '>' at a god's [[altar]], where you will be shown a description of the god, their powers, and their commandments as well as given the option to convert to their religion. You can also bring up a description of every god in the game by using the key commands ''''?/G''''. A [[faded altar]] will convert you to a random god (from a pool of 3), and gives you a [[piety]] bonus.
-Concious [[orc priest]]s, [[orc high priest]]s, and [[Saint Roka]] all offer [[Hill Orc]]s the opportunity to convert to [[Beogh]] so long as they are within [[line of sight]]. This conversion can be done by using the special ''''a''''bility ''Convert to Beogh''. All orcs within sight of the player will become neutral the first time the player uses this ability in a game.
+Conscious [[orc priest]]s, [[orc high priest]]s, and [[Saint Roka]] all offer [[Hill Orc]]s the opportunity to convert to [[Beogh]] so long as they are within [[line of sight]]. This conversion can be done by using the special ''''a''''bility ''Convert to Beogh''. All orcs within sight of the player will become neutral the first time the player uses this ability in a game.
 [[Monk]]s do not start worshipping a god, but their pious lifestyle prior to entering the Dungeon will gain them additional favor; the first time they begin worshipping a god, they gain a significant amount of bonus [[piety]].
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 Abandoning a god (or being excommunicated) will always incur [[penance]] and usually results in [[divine retribution]], with a few exceptions.
+*Ru never inflicts divine retribution for abandoment, but any sacrifices that the player makes to it are permanent.
-Ru will never inflict divine retribution for abandonment, but any sacrifices that the player makes to it are permanent.
+*Leaving a [[good god]] (Elyvilon, Zin, or The Shining One) incurs penance, but they won't exhibit wrath upon you until you worship a disliked god. All 3 good gods dislike evil gods (Beogh, Yredelemnul, Lugonu, Kikubaaqudgha, Makhleb, or Dithmenos). Zin will also punish you for joining Jiyva or Xom, who are chaotic gods. This won't be forgotten over time;  even if you join an evil god 100,000 turns later, wrath is still incurred.
+:Switching between good gods will even carry over half of your piety from one god to the other. Switching back to the first god will not restore piety; the number is simply halved again.
 ==Altars==
-[[Altar]]s for most gods (except [[Lugonu]], [[Jiyva]], [[Beogh]], and [[Ignis]]) are likely to appear in the [[Ecumenical Temple]], which holds anywhere from 0 to 21 altars. Any altars of "temple gods" not found in the Temple are guaranteed to appear in the main [[Dungeon]] between level 2 and level 10. Additional altars may be found in various other locations deeper into the Dungeon and its sub-branches.
+[[Altar]]s for most gods (all gods except [[Lugonu]], [[Jiyva]], [[Beogh]], and [[Ignis]]) are likely to appear in the [[Ecumenical Temple]], which holds anywhere from 0 to 21 altars. Any altars of "temple gods" not found in the Temple are guaranteed to appear in the main [[Dungeon]] between level 2 and level 10. Additional altars may be found in various other locations deeper into the Dungeon and its sub-branches.
 [[Lugonu]]'s altars may be found in [[the Abyss]] or in rare corrupted versions of the Ecumenical Temple. [[Jiyva]]'s altars may found at the entrance to or inside [[the Slime Pits]], in rare corrupted versions of the Temple, and occasionally in the [[Sewer]]. Altars to [[Beogh]] can appear in the [[Orcish Mines]], or more rarely in the main dungeon, most commonly near the entrance to the [[Orcish Mines]]. [[Ignis]] altars are only found in rare versions of the temple; most characters won't ever find an altar.

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 Otherwise, you may pray with '<' or '>' at a god's [[altar]], where you will be shown a description of the god, their powers, and their commandments as well as given the option to convert to their religion. You can also bring up a description of every god in the game by using the key commands ''''?/G''''. A [[faded altar]] will convert you to a random god (from a pool of 3), and gives you a [[piety]] bonus.
-Concious [[orc priest]]s, [[orc high priest]]s, and [[Saint Roka]] all offer [[hill orc]]s the opportunity to convert to [[Beogh]] so long as they are within [[line of sight]]; this conversion can be done by using the special 'a'bility ''Convert to Beogh''. All orcs within sight of the player will become neutral the first time the player uses this ability in a game.
+Concious [[orc priest]]s, [[orc high priest]]s, and [[Saint Roka]] all offer [[Hill Orc]]s the opportunity to convert to [[Beogh]] so long as they are within [[line of sight]]. This conversion can be done by using the special ''''a''''bility ''Convert to Beogh''. All orcs within sight of the player will become neutral the first time the player uses this ability in a game.
 [[Monk]]s do not start worshipping a god, but their pious lifestyle prior to entering the Dungeon will gain them additional favor; the first time they begin worshipping a god, they gain a significant amount of bonus [[piety]].
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 [[Altar]]s for most gods (except [[Lugonu]], [[Jiyva]], [[Beogh]], and [[Ignis]]) are likely to appear in the [[Ecumenical Temple]], which holds anywhere from 0 to 21 altars. Any altars of "temple gods" not found in the Temple are guaranteed to appear in the main [[Dungeon]] between level 2 and level 10. Additional altars may be found in various other locations deeper into the Dungeon and its sub-branches.
-[[Lugonu]]'s altars may be found in [[the Abyss]] or in rare corrupted versions of the Ecumenical Temple. [[Jiyva]]'s altars may found at the entrance to or inside [[the Slime Pits]], in rare corrupted versions of the Temple, and occasionally in the [[Sewer]]. Altars to [[Beogh]] can appear in the [[Orcish Mines]], or more rarely in the main dungeon, most commonly near the entrance to the [[Orcish Mines]]. [[Ignis]] altars are only found in rare versions of the temple; most characters won't find an altar.
+[[Lugonu]]'s altars may be found in [[the Abyss]] or in rare corrupted versions of the Ecumenical Temple. [[Jiyva]]'s altars may found at the entrance to or inside [[the Slime Pits]], in rare corrupted versions of the Temple, and occasionally in the [[Sewer]]. Altars to [[Beogh]] can appear in the [[Orcish Mines]], or more rarely in the main dungeon, most commonly near the entrance to the [[Orcish Mines]]. [[Ignis]] altars are only found in rare versions of the temple; most characters won't ever find an altar.
 Some [[transporter]] vaults are themed around various gods; in particular altars to [[Lugonu]] and [[Jiyva]] may both be found in this way.

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 ==Altars==
-[[Altar]]s for most gods (except [[Lugonu]], [[Jiyva]], [[Beogh]], and [[Ignis]]) are likely to appear in the [[Ecumenical Temple]], which holds anywhere from 0 to 21 altars. Any altars not found in the Temple are guaranteed to appear in the main [[Dungeon]] between level 2 and level 10. Additional altars may be found in various other locations deeper into the Dungeon and its sub-branches.
+[[Altar]]s for most gods (except [[Lugonu]], [[Jiyva]], [[Beogh]], and [[Ignis]]) are likely to appear in the [[Ecumenical Temple]], which holds anywhere from 0 to 21 altars. Any altars of "temple gods" not found in the Temple are guaranteed to appear in the main [[Dungeon]] between level 2 and level 10. Additional altars may be found in various other locations deeper into the Dungeon and its sub-branches.
 [[Lugonu]]'s altars may be found in [[the Abyss]] or in rare corrupted versions of the Ecumenical Temple. [[Jiyva]]'s altars may found at the entrance to or inside [[the Slime Pits]], in rare corrupted versions of the Temple, and (very rarely) early in the main dungeon. Finally, altars to [[Beogh]] can appear in the [[Orcish Mines]], or more rarely in the main dungeon, most commonly near the entrance to the [[Orcish Mines]]. [[Ignis]] altars are found in rare versions of the temple; most characters will just never find an altar.