====== Description ======

A User is allowed to cast [[spells:praying|prayer spells]] by utilising their [[characters:grace]] and can actively restore [[characters:grace]] at an accelerated rate by praying. 
The praying skill can be acquired by learning the [[:skills|skill]] from a [[items:skill_scrolls|skill scroll]] or by having a [[items:holy_symbols|Holy Symbols]] or as an inate ability of the characters [[:Races|race]] or [[:classes|class]].  The [[races:fireborns|fireborn]] and [[races:gnomes|gnome]] races, and the [[classes:devotees|devotee]], [[classes:monks|monk]], [[classes:paladins|paladin]], [[classes:priests|priest]], [[classes:summoners|summoner]], and [[classes:wizards|wizard]] [[:classes]] all begin with this skill.

====== Use Skill ======

Restore 1 grace point per use.

====== Ready Skill ======

Ready equipment for praying. 
Ready player to cast [[spells:praying|prayer spells]].

===== Guide to Faith =====

You open the guide to Faith and start reading.

  * If you plan to utilize divine powers you must first choose a cult. Enter a temple of the cult you want to join. Step onto the altar and pray (type "use_skill praying"). The divine spirit will touch your soul, attuning your mortal being to your god.
  * Next you must learn prayers. Prayer books can be bought in magic shops. Some prayers will have different effects for every cult. Try to find "holy word" and "bless".
  * Casting divine spells (= prayers) will drain grace. When it runs low, pray to renew your faith. If your maximum grace is too low you should try to increase your Wisdom stat.
  * You can change cults anytime, but beware: Your former deity will become very angry and punish you! You might lose wisdom levels.
  * Return to the temple of your cult regularly. Step onto the altar and pray. This will please your deity.. And rest assured, the gods do know how to reward a worthy disciple!
  * Never lose your faith! Rumors tell about divine spells of incredible power, and of old, wise priests that have almost reached immortality.

More information is available in the [[guides:praying_guide|Guide to praying]]