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Religion

Religion

Ability: Intelligence

Religion measures your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults. It represents knowledge of divine matters and spiritual traditions.

Example Uses

  • Recall lore about gods, religious rituals, and holy symbols
  • Identify religious artifacts and their significance
  • Understand the structure of religious organizations
  • Recognize signs of divine influence or intervention
  • Know about religious ceremonies and their purposes

When to Use Religion

The GM might call for an Intelligence (Religion) check when you attempt to:

  • Identify a religious symbol or artifact
  • Recall the myths and legends of a particular deity
  • Understand the significance of a religious ceremony
  • Know the hierarchy and structure of a religious organization
  • Recognize signs of divine magic or celestial influence

Difficulty Examples

  • DC 10: Recognizing major deities or common religious symbols
  • DC 15: Knowing specific religious practices or lesser-known gods
  • DC 20: Understanding obscure religious lore or ancient rituals
  • DC 25: Recalling forgotten religious knowledge or secret cult practices