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==Understanding spheres== | ==Understanding spheres== | ||
− | A being such as a | + | A being such as a deity, demon or megabeast may come to represent or epitomize certain things like emotions, qualities, terrain, and items. They are called "spheres". As an example from real-world mythology, the Greek goddess [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athena Athena] is goddess in the "spheres" of wisdom, warfare, handicrafts and reason. |
− | Gods and adored megabeasts can grant secrets related to their spheres. In unmodded ''Dwarf Fortress'', this means that death gods can teach the secret of life and death to | + | Gods and adored megabeasts can grant secrets related to their spheres. In unmodded ''Dwarf Fortress'', this means that death gods can teach the secret of life and death to worshipers, turning them into [[necromancer]]s. |
Dwarves and other creatures will come to worship certain "powerful beings" and, as such, will follow the "religion", and have a relationship with its "deity". | Dwarves and other creatures will come to worship certain "powerful beings" and, as such, will follow the "religion", and have a relationship with its "deity". |