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Enables the character to identify or recognize the presence of a demi-god through imagery or influence.
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'''Know deity''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] that enables the character to identify a demi-god's influence and iconography when encountered.  This includes recognizing the inspiration for a shrine, symbols, imagery or statuary.  When and where words are inscribed, the character will know from which demi-god they derive.
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The ability does include recognizing a demi-god on sight (so long as the demi-god is not concealing their true form), but it is presumed that this happens so rarely that it is far more likely that where 'seeing' is concerned, the character is more likely to encounter symbols and imagery. This will include icons associated with the demi-god, depictions and portraits. The god's name will also be known to the character (including names alternative to the norm).
 
  
 
In situations where the demi-god is not named, yet a clear description can be obtained about what the demi-god did or said, the character should be able to piece from clues what deity was involved. Most demi-gods have distinctive personalities that can aid the character's determination.
 
In situations where the demi-god is not named, yet a clear description can be obtained about what the demi-god did or said, the character should be able to piece from clues what deity was involved. Most demi-gods have distinctive personalities that can aid the character's determination.

Revision as of 19:51, 15 December 2021

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Know deity is an amateur-status sage ability that enables the character to identify a demi-god's influence and iconography when encountered. This includes recognizing the inspiration for a shrine, symbols, imagery or statuary. When and where words are inscribed, the character will know from which demi-god they derive.


In situations where the demi-god is not named, yet a clear description can be obtained about what the demi-god did or said, the character should be able to piece from clues what deity was involved. Most demi-gods have distinctive personalities that can aid the character's determination.

Demi-gods may be the ancestors of lines of kings or the founders of states. These gods too would be known about, and to some degree their immediate offspring, until such time as the "divinity" of the offspring is bred out through marriage with mortals.


See Demi-Gods

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