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| − | '''Altars''' are religious structures | + | '''Altars''' are religious structures that allow you to interact with the various [[god]]s of ''Crawl''. Each altar is dedicated to a single god. You can [[Choosing a god|convert to a god's religion]] by [[praying]] (command '''p''') at their altar. When you do this, you will be shown a description of the god and asked if you're ''sure'' you want to worship them, just in case. |
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| + | Worshiping a god will provide you with several useful abilities, but usually comes with an associated cost or set of restricted actions. Failing to follow your god's code of conduct will result in being stripped of your benefits until you've made [[penance]]; you may also have to deal with [[divine retribution]]. As such, make your choice of god carefully. | ||
Certain gods will also let you offer sacrifices or receive gifts and blessings if you pray at their altars. | Certain gods will also let you offer sacrifices or receive gifts and blessings if you pray at their altars. | ||
Altars to most gods can be found at the [[Ecumenical Temple]] (found somewhere between Dungeon 4 and 7). You can find the full set of altars scattered at random throughout the [[Dungeon]] and other branches. | Altars to most gods can be found at the [[Ecumenical Temple]] (found somewhere between Dungeon 4 and 7). You can find the full set of altars scattered at random throughout the [[Dungeon]] and other branches. | ||
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| + | == Ashenzari == | ||
[[File:Ashenzari altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A shattered altar of [[Ashenzari]]. | [[File:Ashenzari altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A shattered altar of [[Ashenzari]]. | ||
This crystal altar shattered to pieces when Ashenzari was cursed. But still, there is power here: a dark aura holds the shards in mid-explosion, suspended in time and space much like the god they herald.}} | This crystal altar shattered to pieces when Ashenzari was cursed. But still, there is power here: a dark aura holds the shards in mid-explosion, suspended in time and space much like the god they herald.}} | ||
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| + | == Beogh == | ||
[[File:Beogh altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A roughly hewn altar of [[Beogh]]. | [[File:Beogh altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A roughly hewn altar of [[Beogh]]. | ||
An altar to Beogh, unmistakably roughly hewn by orcish artisans.}} | An altar to Beogh, unmistakably roughly hewn by orcish artisans.}} | ||
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| + | == Cheibriados == | ||
[[File:Cheibriados altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A snail-covered altar of [[Cheibriados]]. | [[File:Cheibriados altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A snail-covered altar of [[Cheibriados]]. | ||
This altar seems somehow more stationary than the others.}} | This altar seems somehow more stationary than the others.}} | ||
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| + | == Elyvilon == | ||
[[File:Elyvilon altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A white marble altar of [[Elyvilon]]. | [[File:Elyvilon altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A white marble altar of [[Elyvilon]]. | ||
An altar to Elyvilon the Healer, made from purest white marble and topped by a sculpture of the Chalice of Purification.}} | An altar to Elyvilon the Healer, made from purest white marble and topped by a sculpture of the Chalice of Purification.}} | ||
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| + | == Fedhas == | ||
[[File:Fedhas altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A blossoming altar of [[Fedhas Madash]]. | [[File:Fedhas altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A blossoming altar of [[Fedhas Madash]]. | ||
An altar to Fedhas Madash, covered in vibrant and colourful plant life.}} | An altar to Fedhas Madash, covered in vibrant and colourful plant life.}} | ||
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| + | == Jiyva == | ||
[[File:Jiyva altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A viscous altar of [[Jiyva]]. | [[File:Jiyva altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A viscous altar of [[Jiyva]]. | ||
A slimy, ever-shifting altar to Jiyva. You're not sure what it's made from, and you don't really want to know.}} | A slimy, ever-shifting altar to Jiyva. You're not sure what it's made from, and you don't really want to know.}} | ||
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| + | == Kikubaaqudgha == | ||
[[File:Kikubaaqudgha altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|An ancient bone altar of [[Kikubaaqudgha]]. | [[File:Kikubaaqudgha altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|An ancient bone altar of [[Kikubaaqudgha]]. | ||
Ancient bones were piled here to form an altar to the terrible Demon-God Kikubaaqudgha.}} | Ancient bones were piled here to form an altar to the terrible Demon-God Kikubaaqudgha.}} | ||
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| + | == Lugonu == | ||
[[File:Lugonu altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A corrupted altar of [[Lugonu]]. | [[File:Lugonu altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A corrupted altar of [[Lugonu]]. | ||
An altar to Lugonu the Unformed, possibly dedicated to some other power before it was irrevocably corrupted.}} | An altar to Lugonu the Unformed, possibly dedicated to some other power before it was irrevocably corrupted.}} | ||
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| + | == Makhleb == | ||
[[File:Makhleb altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A burning altar of [[Makhleb]]. | [[File:Makhleb altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A burning altar of [[Makhleb]]. | ||
An ever-burning altar to Makhleb the Destroyer. Strange, twisting shapes are visible in the flames.}} | An ever-burning altar to Makhleb the Destroyer. Strange, twisting shapes are visible in the flames.}} | ||
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| + | == Nemelex == | ||
[[File:Nemelex altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A sparkling altar of [[Nemelex Xobeh]]. | [[File:Nemelex altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A sparkling altar of [[Nemelex Xobeh]]. | ||
This altar sparkles with a lightshow greater than any gambling den's to attract followers for Nemelex Xobeh.}} | This altar sparkles with a lightshow greater than any gambling den's to attract followers for Nemelex Xobeh.}} | ||
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| + | == Okawaru == | ||
[[File:Okawaru altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|An iron altar of [[Okawaru]]. | [[File:Okawaru altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|An iron altar of [[Okawaru]]. | ||
An altar of iron and steel dedicated to the Warmaster Okawaru. Its edges are surprisingly sharp.}} | An altar of iron and steel dedicated to the Warmaster Okawaru. Its edges are surprisingly sharp.}} | ||
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| + | == The Shining One == | ||
[[File:The shining one altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A glowing golden altar of [[The Shining One]]. | [[File:The shining one altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A glowing golden altar of [[The Shining One]]. | ||
An altar to the Shining One, made from the purest gold and almost blinding in its radiance.}} | An altar to the Shining One, made from the purest gold and almost blinding in its radiance.}} | ||
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| + | == Sif Muna == | ||
[[File:Sif muna.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A deep blue altar of [[Sif Muna]]. | [[File:Sif muna.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A deep blue altar of [[Sif Muna]]. | ||
An altar of the deepest blue, covered in intricate patterns and writings in long forgotten scripts, devoted to Sif Muna the Loreminder.}} | An altar of the deepest blue, covered in intricate patterns and writings in long forgotten scripts, devoted to Sif Muna the Loreminder.}} | ||
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| + | == Trog == | ||
[[File:Trog altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A bloodstained altar of [[Trog]]. | [[File:Trog altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A bloodstained altar of [[Trog]]. | ||
An altar to Trog the Wrathful, crudely made by what seems to be the hands of giants and covered in bloodstains}} | An altar to Trog the Wrathful, crudely made by what seems to be the hands of giants and covered in bloodstains}} | ||
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| + | == Vehumet == | ||
[[File:Vehumet altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A radiant altar of [[Vehumet]]. | [[File:Vehumet altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A radiant altar of [[Vehumet]]. | ||
An altar, ablaze in the lights of Iskenderun and promising great destructive powers to those who would follow Vehumet.}} | An altar, ablaze in the lights of Iskenderun and promising great destructive powers to those who would follow Vehumet.}} | ||
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| + | == Xom == | ||
[[File:Xom altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A shimmering altar of [[Xom]]. | [[File:Xom altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A shimmering altar of [[Xom]]. | ||
This altar constantly shimmers in all visible colours and probably some invisible ones, too, matching the whims of Xom the Unpredictable, to whom it is dedicated.}} | This altar constantly shimmers in all visible colours and probably some invisible ones, too, matching the whims of Xom the Unpredictable, to whom it is dedicated.}} | ||
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| + | == Yredelemnul == | ||
[[File:Yredelemnul altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A basalt altar of [[Yredelemnul]]. | [[File:Yredelemnul altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A basalt altar of [[Yredelemnul]]. | ||
An altar to Yredelemnul the Dark, worked from columnar basalt.}} | An altar to Yredelemnul the Dark, worked from columnar basalt.}} | ||
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| + | == Zin == | ||
[[File:Zin altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A glowing silver altar of [[Zin]]. | [[File:Zin altar.png|thumb|left]] {{flavour|A glowing silver altar of [[Zin]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:05, 24 August 2013
Altars are religious structures that allow you to interact with the various gods of Crawl. Each altar is dedicated to a single god. You can convert to a god's religion by praying (command p) at their altar. When you do this, you will be shown a description of the god and asked if you're sure you want to worship them, just in case.
Worshiping a god will provide you with several useful abilities, but usually comes with an associated cost or set of restricted actions. Failing to follow your god's code of conduct will result in being stripped of your benefits until you've made penance; you may also have to deal with divine retribution. As such, make your choice of god carefully.
Certain gods will also let you offer sacrifices or receive gifts and blessings if you pray at their altars.
Altars to most gods can be found at the Ecumenical Temple (found somewhere between Dungeon 4 and 7). You can find the full set of altars scattered at random throughout the Dungeon and other branches.
Contents
Ashenzari
| A shattered altar of Ashenzari.
This crystal altar shattered to pieces when Ashenzari was cursed. But still, there is power here: a dark aura holds the shards in mid-explosion, suspended in time and space much like the god they herald. |
Beogh
| A roughly hewn altar of Beogh.
An altar to Beogh, unmistakably roughly hewn by orcish artisans. |
Cheibriados
| A snail-covered altar of Cheibriados.
This altar seems somehow more stationary than the others. |
Elyvilon
| A white marble altar of Elyvilon.
An altar to Elyvilon the Healer, made from purest white marble and topped by a sculpture of the Chalice of Purification. |
Fedhas
| A blossoming altar of Fedhas Madash.
An altar to Fedhas Madash, covered in vibrant and colourful plant life. |
Jiyva
| A viscous altar of Jiyva.
A slimy, ever-shifting altar to Jiyva. You're not sure what it's made from, and you don't really want to know. |
Kikubaaqudgha
| An ancient bone altar of Kikubaaqudgha.
Ancient bones were piled here to form an altar to the terrible Demon-God Kikubaaqudgha. |
Lugonu
| A corrupted altar of Lugonu.
An altar to Lugonu the Unformed, possibly dedicated to some other power before it was irrevocably corrupted. |
Makhleb
| A burning altar of Makhleb.
An ever-burning altar to Makhleb the Destroyer. Strange, twisting shapes are visible in the flames. |
Nemelex
| A sparkling altar of Nemelex Xobeh.
This altar sparkles with a lightshow greater than any gambling den's to attract followers for Nemelex Xobeh. |
Okawaru
| An iron altar of Okawaru.
An altar of iron and steel dedicated to the Warmaster Okawaru. Its edges are surprisingly sharp. |
The Shining One
| A glowing golden altar of The Shining One.
An altar to the Shining One, made from the purest gold and almost blinding in its radiance. |
Sif Muna
| A deep blue altar of Sif Muna.
An altar of the deepest blue, covered in intricate patterns and writings in long forgotten scripts, devoted to Sif Muna the Loreminder. |
Trog
| A bloodstained altar of Trog.
An altar to Trog the Wrathful, crudely made by what seems to be the hands of giants and covered in bloodstains |
Vehumet
| A radiant altar of Vehumet.
An altar, ablaze in the lights of Iskenderun and promising great destructive powers to those who would follow Vehumet. |
Xom
| A shimmering altar of Xom.
This altar constantly shimmers in all visible colours and probably some invisible ones, too, matching the whims of Xom the Unpredictable, to whom it is dedicated. |
Yredelemnul
| A basalt altar of Yredelemnul.
An altar to Yredelemnul the Dark, worked from columnar basalt. |
Zin
| A glowing silver altar of Zin.
An altar to Zin the Law-Giver, made from silver as pristine as Zin's followers are expected to be, and glowing gently. |
