Divine Patronage
DarkWind's divine system tracks the influence of Mitra, Gaea, and Set across the world. Player actions can push the omen cycle toward one god, and personal patronage lets a character pledge to one of them.
The Gods
| God | Theme |
|---|---|
| Mitra | Fellowship, service, protection, mercy, light, and holy order |
| Gaea | Endurance, nature, restoration, balance, and living cycles |
| Set | Shadow, pressure, ambition, fear, secrets, and domination |
Commands
| Command | Use |
|---|---|
omens | Read the current world omen |
portents | Alias for omens |
patron | Read your patronage |
patron gods | Learn about the gods |
| `patron pledge <mitra | gaea |
patron renounce | Break your current pledge |
patron favor | Read your broad favor standing |
patron pilgrimage start | Begin a pilgrimage |
patron pilgrimage status | Check pilgrimage progress |
tithe <amount> to <god> | Offer coins toward a god |
tithe <amount> at shrine | Tithe at the shrine in your room |
pray at shrine | Pray at the shrine in your room |
meter | Check Wrathful Avatar charge |
score | Check Wrathful Avatar charge |
Omens
Omens describe the public divine state of the world. They do not show raw pressure numbers.
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ascendant | One god has enough pressure to lead the others |
| Godless | No god has enough pressure to rule the cycle |
| Eclipse | Set has dragged a temporary shadow across the cycle |
| Holy Hour | A god's hour is active and patron blessings strengthen |
Shrines, tithes, pilgrimages, marked enemies, rare events, and reputation-bearing deeds all feed the cycle.
Patronage
A patron pledge affects Wrathful Avatar charge for heroes and above. Patron rank rises as you earn favor.
See Wrathful Avatar for the combat power itself.
Favor comes from:
- Tithes
- Shrine prayer
- Pilgrimages
- Marked enemies
- Deeds that match your patron
- Reputation shifts with clear divine meaning
The exact numbers are hidden. patron favor describes the broad standing.
Patron Differences
| Patron | Blessing Pattern |
|---|---|
| Mitra | Rewards fellowship and gains extra charge near other Mitra followers |
| Gaea | Rewards endurance and grows stronger as HP drops |
| Set | Rewards shadow and pressure; ascendant Set can penalize good non-Set followers |
Renouncing a patron creates a temporary debt that slows Wrathful Avatar charge.
Shrines
Shrines make patronage visible in the world.
Known shrines:
| God | Shrine |
|---|---|
| Mitra | Temple of Mitra in DarkWind City |
| Gaea | Rose garden near the chapel |
| Set | Black altar in the temple of Qazaash |
At a shrine, use pray at shrine, tithe <amount> at shrine, or look shrine.
Pilgrimage
After pledging to a patron, use patron pilgrimage start to begin a pilgrimage. Visit divine shrines before the omen-thread grows cold.
Completing a pilgrimage earns patron favor and ties the character more closely to the divine cycle.
Tithes
Tithes offer coins to a god and push divine pressure.
Valid forms:
tithe <amount> to <mitra|gaea|set>tithe <mitra|gaea|set> <amount>tithe <amount> at shrine
Tithes also tug alignment and ethics toward the god honored.