Chosen of Vashanka

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The Chosen of Vashanka, the God of War

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.

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.

Abilities

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 stats boost 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 join Vashanka 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 to 137 provided 21 Str, Dex, and Con.

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.

Specialty Bonuses

Axe               +1
Brawling          +1
Carousing         +2?
Combat Reflexes   +1
Courage           +3
Dagger            +1
Demolition        +1?
Discipline        +1
Dodge             +1
Find Weakness     +1
Hardiness         +1
Impact Absorption +1
Lack of Weakness  +1
Massive Blow      +1
Mounted Combat    +1
Pain Tolerance    +1
Practice          +1
Precision Strike  +1
Regeneration      +1
Resilience        +1
Shield            +1
Spear             +1
Steadiness        +1
Strategy          +1
Sword             +1
Tactics           +1
Tenacity          +1
Unarmed Combat    +1
Weapon Lore       +1

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