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	The Chosen of Vashanka, the God of War		The Chosen of Vashanka, the God of War
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		+	Molin asks, <| So, you believe yourself worthy to join the Chosen of Vashanka? |>
		+	Molin looks you over.
		+	Molin says, <| Well, I am not sure you are fit, but if you have enough money, perhaps. An initiation tithe of fifteen thousand gold should suffice. |>
		+	Molin says, <| But he does not allow any of his flock to wield ordinary, unenchanted weapons, or weapons which do not pierce or cut. |>
		+	Molin says, <| You can leave at any time, but none of the gods of Sanctuary will accept you after that. |>
		+	Molin exclaims, <| You may worship here and become one of the Chosen of Vashanka! |>
		+	Molin exclaims, <| Vashanka treats his worshippers well! |>
		+	Molin says, <| Welcome to the Temple of Vashanka the Storm God. |>
		+
	Vashanka grants each of his worshippers an amulet as a token of		Vashanka grants each of his worshippers an amulet as a token of
	their devotion and strength, through which his worshippers may call upon		their devotion and strength, through which his worshippers may call upon
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	their followers.		their followers.
-	===Joining===	+	=Joining=
-	In order to join the Chosen of Vashanka, would-be worshippers require a high amount of strength, a point of willpower specialty free to invest in courage, and 15000 gold to an acceptance fee. While the help file mentions being able to call upon Vashanka's favor, that may apply only to ELF members - no particular commands have been discovered, at least by this submitter.	+	Visit Molin in Vashanka's Temple off Temple Street in [[Sanctuary]]. Say "I wish to devote myself to Vashanka".
-	===Abilities===	+	In order to join the Chosen of Vashanka, you require a high amount of strength relative to your racial maximum (i.e., at least 1 point greater than the average of the min & max value for your race). You also need a tithe of 15000 gold.
-	That said, the favor of Vashanka seems to come primarily in the form of a modest boost to strength, constitution, and dexterity while the amulet is worn. Which resistances to what aren't clear but they include crushing damage, nor is it clear whether there's a way to increase the effect of the resistances/boosts. Possibly by raising courage? More likely by good sacrifices to Vashanka.	+
-	Rysas: It seems like the strength of the stat boosts is dependent on the initial level of courage you join Vashanka with. It does not seem to increase with further skill increase in courage (I.E. someone who joined with 200 courage will have more boost than someone who joined with 100 but trained it up to 250 later). Joining with a courage skill of 137 provided 21 Str, Dex, and Con. Joining with a courage of 0 gave a bonus of 13.	+	=Requirements=
-	Items can be sacrificed to Vashanka on the altar in his temple. The command is 'sacrifice (item)' He will accept any weapon, but as yet no benefit has be found from doing this. Volume is not a deciding factor. Will have to be tested with magical weapons. Only one weapon can be sacrificed at a time.	+	1 [[courage]] [WIL]
		+	1 [[piety]] [WIL]
		+	1 [[discipline]] [WIL]
-	You place the Sceptre of the Rockfist on the altar.	+	=Abilities and Favour=
-	You feel a sense of a powerful presence.	+	The favor of Vashanka manifests as specialty access to weapon skills he favors in sword, spear, dagger, axe, and shield. The buff improves gradually by performing anointment and by offering of weapons at Vashanka's altar.
-	The Sceptre of the Rockfist disappears.	+
-	As of this writing, I have sacrificed 6 artifact weapons with no obvious effects.	+	The "perform anointment" finisher, which only works with blood-drawing weapons favored by Vashanka.
-	===Specialty Bonuses===	+	The rate at which your favour increases can be improved by training piety
-	[[Axe]] +1	+
-	[[Brawling]] +1	+	=Specialty Access=
-	[[Carousing]] +2?	+	[[Disguise]] Wipes All Access
-	[[Combat Reflexes]] +1	+	[[Stealth]] Wipes All Access
-	[[Courage]] +3	+	[[Antagonism]] +1
-	[[Dagger]] +1	+	[[Armour Lore]] +1
-	[[Demolition]] +1?	+	[[Armour Use]] +1
-	[[Discipline]] +1	+	[[Athleticism]] +1
-	[[Dodge]] +1	+	[[Axe]] +2
-	[[Find Weakness]] +1	+	[[Brawling]] +1
-	[[Hardiness]] +1	+	[[Carousing]] +1
-	[[Impact Absorption]] +1	+	[[Cold Tolerance]] +1
-	[[Lack of Weakness]] +1	+	[[Combat Reflexes]] +1
-	[[Massive Blow]] +1	+	[[Courage]] +5
-	[[Mounted Combat]] +1	+	[[Crushing Resistance]] +1
-	[[Pain Tolerance]] +1	+	[[Cutting Resistance]] +1
-	[[Practice]] +1	+	[[Dagger]] +2
-	[[Precision Strike]] +1	+	[[Demolition]] +1
-	[[Regeneration]] +1	+	[[Dirty Fighting]] +1
-	[[Resilience]] +1	+	[[Discipline]] +6
-	[[Shield]] +1	+	[[Dodge]] +1
-	[[Spear]] +1	+	[[Find Weakness]] +1
-	[[Steadiness]] +1	+	[[Force Resistance]] +1
-	[[Strategy]] +1	+	[[Hardiness]] +1
-	[[Sword]] +1	+	[[Heat Tolerance]] +1
-	[[Tactics]] +1	+	[[Impact Absorption]] +1
-	[[Tenacity]] +1	+	[[Intimidation]] +1
-	[[Unarmed Combat]] +1	+	[[Killer Instinct]] +1
-	[[Weapon Lore]] +1	+	[[Lack of Weakness]] +1
		+	[[Massive Blow]] +1
		+	[[Massive Exertion]] +1
		+	[[Mounted Combat]] +1
		+	[[Pain Tolerance]] +1
		+	[[Piercing Resistance]] +1
		+	[[Piety]] +5
		+	[[Pole Arm]] +2
		+	[[Practice]] +1
		+	[[Precision Strike]] +1
		+	[[Psychokinesis]] +1
		+	[[Recuperation]] +1
		+	[[Regeneration]] +1
		+	[[Resilience]] +1
		+	[[Shield]] +1
		+	[[Spear]] +2
		+	[[Stamina]] +1
		+	[[Steadiness]] +1
		+	[[Strategy]] +1
		+	[[Subordination]] +1
		+	[[Sword]] +2
		+	[[Tactics]] +1
		+	[[Tenacity]] +1
		+	[[Tissue Hardening]] +1
		+	[[Tissue Softening]] +1
		+	[[Unarmed Combat]] +1
		+	[[Weapon Lore]] +1
		+
		+	=Leaving=
		+	May be rejoined after some unknown amount of time.
		+	Molin says, "Not quite yet. Perhaps someday, but for today, Vashanka still bears a grudge against you for turning you back on the faith." to you.
		+
		+	=Conflicts=
		+	Forbids specializing Scholarship, so conflicts with Aisenshi.
	Molin says, <| The worship of Athena does not allow the veneration of Ares, so you cannot join the Chosen of Vashanka. |> to you.		Molin says, <| The worship of Athena does not allow the veneration of Ares, so you cannot join the Chosen of Vashanka. |> to you.
-	Molin says, <| You specialize in scholarship, which is forbidden to Chosens of Vashanka. |>	+	Molin says, <| You cannot join the Chosen of Vashanka because you are a healer. |> to you.
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		+	Molin says, <| You may not worship Vashanka because you are a rogue |> (Brotherhood of Wine and Song and Warbreakers)
		+
		+	Molin says, <|As a White Maiden of the Coven, you could not become a warrior by joining the Chosen of Vashanka.|> (guess even though Halea says the White Maidens are warriors of the Coven, that is not good enough for Vashanka.)
		+
		+	Molin says, <| You specialize in torture, which is forbidden to Chosen of Vashanka. |> to you.
		+
		+	Molin says, <| You specialize in stealth, which is forbidden to Chosen of Vashanka. |> to you. ''This forbids [[Maidens of the Spear]].''
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		+	Molin says, "You cannot join the Chosen of Vashanka because you are a practitioner of deception and a rogue." to you. ([[Hantaka]])
		+
		+	Molin says, "As a Blade of Scyria you may not join an affiliation that venerates one of the slayers of Scyros." to you.
		+
		+	Molin says, "The worship of Aristes does not allow the veneration of
		+	Vashanka, so you cannot join the Chosen of Vashanka." to Sir Vetius. ([[Aristeia]])
		+
		+	'''System Change 7530''' Scholarship specs are no longer forbidden
		+
		+	''Molin says, <| You specialize in scholarship, which is forbidden to Chosens of Vashanka. |>''
		+
		+	''OZM can join if their scholarship isn't trained above 40 - it simply de-specs scholarship when you do so.''
		+
		+	==Spoilers==
		+	[OOC Fate] int query_vashanka_rating() {
		+	[OOC Fate] float out = 0.0
		+	[OOC Fate] foreach(int skill : Chosen_of_Vashanka_Rating_Skills)
		+	[OOC Fate] out += diminishing_returns(
		+	[OOC Fate] max(owner->query_skill(skill, True)-80, 0), // need
		+	spec investment above assoc reqs
		+	[OOC Fate] Chosen_of_Vashanka_Rating_Base)
		+	[OOC Fate] foreach(int attr : Chosen_of_Vashanka_Attributes)
		+	[OOC Fate] out *= 1.0 * owner->query_attribute(attr, True) / owner-
		+	>query_attribute_racial_maximum(attr)
		+	[OOC Fate] return round(out)
		+	[OOC Fate] }
		+	The buff affects Strength, Agility, & Vitality, as well as the skill related to whichever cutting weapon you are using to perform anointment. This buff scales based on [[Antagonism]], [[Combat Reflexes]], [[Courage]], [[Killer Instinct]], and [[Massive Blow]], and the attribute buff also depends on base stats.
	[[Category:Associations]][[Category:Affiliations]]		[[Category:Associations]][[Category:Affiliations]]
	[[Category: Devotional (affiliation types)]]		[[Category: Devotional (affiliation types)]]
	[[Category: Warrior (affiliation types)]]		[[Category: Warrior (affiliation types)]]

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The Chosen of Vashanka, the God of War

Molin asks, <| So, you believe yourself worthy to join the Chosen of Vashanka? |> 
Molin looks you over.
Molin says, <| Well, I am not sure you are fit, but if you have enough money, perhaps.  An initiation tithe of fifteen thousand gold should suffice. |> 
Molin says, <| But he does not allow any of his flock to wield ordinary, unenchanted weapons, or weapons which do not pierce or cut. |> 
Molin says, <| You can leave at any time, but none of the gods of Sanctuary will accept you after that. |> 
Molin exclaims, <| You may worship here and become one of the Chosen of Vashanka! |> 
Molin exclaims, <| Vashanka treats his worshippers well! |> 
Molin says, <| Welcome to the Temple of Vashanka the Storm God. |> 

Vashanka grants each of his worshippers an amulet as a token of
their devotion and strength, through which his worshippers may call upon
his favor according to their stature.  Those who wear the amulet also
gain resistance to some forms of attack.

Vashanka is always seen in magical black and red armour, wielding
very formidable swords in either hand, exuding strength and power.  Vashanka
is known to be the eldest brother amongst the gods of Sanctuary.  He
considers both of his brothers cowards, and discourages association with
their followers.

Contents 1 Joining 2 Requirements 3 Abilities and Favour 4 Specialty Access 5 Leaving 6 Conflicts 6.1 Spoilers

Joining

Visit Molin in Vashanka's Temple off Temple Street in Sanctuary. Say "I wish to devote myself to Vashanka".

In order to join the Chosen of Vashanka, you require a high amount of strength relative to your racial maximum (i.e., at least 1 point greater than the average of the min & max value for your race). You also need a tithe of 15000 gold.

Requirements

 1 courage         [WIL]
 1 piety           [WIL]
 1 discipline      [WIL]

Abilities and Favour

The favor of Vashanka manifests as specialty access to weapon skills he favors in sword, spear, dagger, axe, and shield. The buff improves gradually by performing anointment and by offering of weapons at Vashanka's altar.

The "perform anointment" finisher, which only works with blood-drawing weapons favored by Vashanka.

The rate at which your favour increases can be improved by training piety

Specialty Access

Disguise             Wipes All Access
Stealth              Wipes All Access
Antagonism           +1
Armour Lore          +1
Armour Use           +1
Athleticism          +1
Axe                  +2
Brawling             +1
Carousing            +1
Cold Tolerance       +1
Combat Reflexes      +1
Courage              +5
Crushing Resistance  +1
Cutting Resistance   +1
Dagger               +2
Demolition           +1
Dirty Fighting       +1
Discipline           +6
Dodge                +1
Find Weakness        +1
Force Resistance     +1
Hardiness            +1
Heat Tolerance       +1
Impact Absorption    +1
Intimidation         +1
Killer Instinct      +1
Lack of Weakness     +1
Massive Blow         +1
Massive Exertion     +1
Mounted Combat       +1
Pain Tolerance       +1
Piercing Resistance  +1
Piety                +5
Pole Arm             +2
Practice             +1
Precision Strike     +1
Psychokinesis        +1
Recuperation         +1
Regeneration         +1
Resilience           +1
Shield               +1
Spear                +2
Stamina              +1
Steadiness           +1
Strategy             +1
Subordination        +1
Sword                +2
Tactics              +1
Tenacity             +1
Tissue Hardening     +1
Tissue Softening     +1
Unarmed Combat       +1
Weapon Lore          +1

Leaving

May be rejoined after some unknown amount of time.

Molin says, "Not quite yet.  Perhaps someday, but for today, Vashanka still bears a grudge against you for turning you back on the faith." to you.

Conflicts

Forbids specializing Scholarship, so conflicts with Aisenshi.

Molin says, <| The worship of Athena does not allow the veneration of Ares, so you cannot join the Chosen of Vashanka. |> to you.

Molin says, <| You cannot join the Chosen of Vashanka because you are a healer. |> to you.

Molin says, <| You may not worship Vashanka because you are a rogue |> (Brotherhood of Wine and Song and Warbreakers)

Molin says, <|As a White Maiden of the Coven, you could not become a warrior by joining the Chosen of Vashanka.|> (guess even though Halea says the White Maidens are warriors of the Coven, that is not good enough for Vashanka.)

Molin says, <| You specialize in torture, which is forbidden to Chosen of Vashanka. |> to you.

Molin says, <| You specialize in stealth, which is forbidden to Chosen of Vashanka. |> to you. This forbids Maidens of the Spear.

Molin says, "You cannot join the Chosen of Vashanka because you are a practitioner of deception and a rogue." to you. (Hantaka)

Molin says, "As a Blade of Scyria you may not join an affiliation that venerates one of the slayers of Scyros." to you.

Molin says, "The worship of Aristes does not allow the veneration of Vashanka, so you cannot join the Chosen of Vashanka." to Sir Vetius. (Aristeia)

System Change 7530 Scholarship specs are no longer forbidden

Molin says, <| You specialize in scholarship, which is forbidden to Chosens of Vashanka. |>

OZM can join if their scholarship isn't trained above 40 - it simply de-specs scholarship when you do so.

Spoilers

[OOC Fate] int query_vashanka_rating() {
[OOC Fate]   float out = 0.0
[OOC Fate]   foreach(int skill : Chosen_of_Vashanka_Rating_Skills)
[OOC Fate]     out += diminishing_returns(
[OOC Fate]              max(owner->query_skill(skill, True)-80, 0), // need 
spec investment above assoc reqs
[OOC Fate]              Chosen_of_Vashanka_Rating_Base)
[OOC Fate]   foreach(int attr : Chosen_of_Vashanka_Attributes)
[OOC Fate]     out *= 1.0 * owner->query_attribute(attr, True) / owner- 
>query_attribute_racial_maximum(attr)
[OOC Fate]   return round(out)
[OOC Fate] }

The buff affects Strength, Agility, & Vitality, as well as the skill related to whichever cutting weapon you are using to perform anointment. This buff scales based on Antagonism, Combat Reflexes, Courage, Killer Instinct, and Massive Blow, and the attribute buff also depends on base stats.