One of the most common customs of every person, regardless of race or nationality, is to make contributions to a God. Since the beginning of time, all peoples made offerings or sacrifices to the Gods, and none of the Gods were ever immune to flattery.
Appeasing the Gods is a way for mortals to gain their favor before an important quest, expedition, or heroic endeavor. By making an offering, mortals submit themselves to the will of the Gods and hope for their approval, blessing, and assistance.
Each God is given different offerings, as mortals have always associated various Gods with different concepts. Mortals try to appease certain Gods with specific rituals, according to the task at hand. The following mechanics provide information on how to connect such rituals with divine rewards, offering an immersive gameplay experience.
Requirement: All rituals below require the Religion Skill.
Gods have different tastes when it comes to offerings. The most common types include gold, animals, or blood, but other variations are possible.
Gold: Offerings of at least 100 gold pieces, jewels, valuables, or items of similar worth.
Animal: Offerings of at least 1 medium-sized animal offered whole (not used for rations or catalysts).
Blood: Offerings of at least 10 Grit Points that encumber a character for the next day. Can also include the blood of another person or animal but requires at least 30 Grit Points.
Person: Offerings of at least one living person of relative young age, good health, or good standing.
Herb: Offerings of at least 10 herbs, including medicinal essences.
Magic: Offerings of at least one magical item, which can also include alchemical essences.
Making an offering is a ceremony that requires time and components.
Each character must possess the Religion Skill.
Devote 1 Effective Hour per offering and sacrifice the chosen component (Gold, Blood, etc.).
Components used are automatically considered spent, losing their value or enchantment immediately in the eyes of the religious character.
Attempting to cheat the Gods by reusing a sacrificed item results in a
1 Grit Level Penalty for 1D20 days
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Roll | Reward |
|---|---|
1 | Allies act first on Advantage for the next battle |
2 | +10 Grit for 1 day |
3 | Disease Immunity for a day |
4 | Protects against 50% of any Damage for the next battle |
5 | Next Crafting Roll is doubled |
6 | Next Medicine Roll is doubled |
7 | Next Food Gathering result (rations) is doubled |
8 | Deals +50% Damage by any means for the next battle |
9 | Next Encounter Roll is forfeited |
10 | Provides +1D10 bonus die to all Rolls for the next battle |
11 | Postpones Starvation for a day |
12 | Next Withering Roll is a 20 |
13 | Disease Immunity to all allies for a day |
14 | Provides +5 Insulation bonus for a day |
15 | Provides Nightvision for a whole day |
16 | +1 Karma |
17 | +20 Grit for 1 day |
18 | +10 Grit to all allies for 1 day |
19 | +20 Grit to all allies for 1 day |
20 | +1 to all Attributes for a day |