++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ================================================== Guide for DEVOTIONALIA __________________________________________________ G. Grimoire 2018 ================================================== ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DEVOTIONALIA is not meant to be won or lost, but is ideally played MORE THAN ONCE. There are favorable and unfavorable results in each path, but these do not necessarily lead to a better or worse ending. Consult the in-game GUIDANCE page for information about hyperlink formatting and for further hints. __________________________________________________ I. Introduction II. Votive III. Sacrifice IV. Prayer V. Conclusion __________________________________________________ This walkthrough is not spoiler-free, but focuses on only the most major changes; other changes and flavor elements will appear depending on the player's choices, but minor changes are not noted in this walkthrough. __________________________________________________ I. Introduction __________________________________________________ The player can choose the order in which to read about the temple's background -- its RELIC, its ACOLYTES, or its SHORELINE. Or, if they so desire, they can choose to read only one of the three before progressing with the narrative. Reading all three is recommended, but not required. The introduction provides detail about the PRIEST and their world. There is an element of choice, but no ending-altering choices are made here. __________________________________________________ I. Creating a Votive Object __________________________________________________ The ideal votive is ANDROGYNOUS, PAINTED, and made of WOOD. A rejected votive will be MASCULINE, FEMININE, and/or made of BONE. Any other votive is considered acceptable. __________________________________________________ II. Making a Sacrifice __________________________________________________ Sacrificing YOURSELF necessitates LEECHES. Sacrificing a SNAKE will end rather gruesomely for the PRIEST. When sacrificing a MEAL, you can choose to cook with a creature's TENTACLE, BONES, or ORGAN MEAT The remaining choices in the route are simply for... "flavor." Choosing either TENTACLES or ORGAN MEAT creates the ideal meal sacrifice, but choosing BONES, while not ideal, is more acceptable than sculpting with bone, and will produce an acceptable sacrifice. __________________________________________________ III. Composing a Prayer __________________________________________________ A disrespectful prayer addresses the being as SILENT GOD or NEGLECTFUL SNAKE, and/or REQUESTS THEIR SKIN. Prayers which demonstrate understanding of the presence will choose an appropriate ADDRESS (anything but the above) and request that they WISH WELL THE DEPARTED or LEAD THE ABANDONED TO THESE SAFE SHORES. These are neutral prayers. The prayer which conveys deepest LOVE is one which addresses the being as ANJUR-BAS and asks whether or not they will RETURN ONE DAY. ALL OTHER OPTIONS vary in flavor, but do not affect the prayer's reception. Prayers neither loving nor disrespectful will lead to a different conclusion. __________________________________________________ V. Conclusion __________________________________________________ IDEAL VOTIVES, MEALS, and LOVING PRAYERS lead the priest to wonder whether it is cruel to view the being as a god. BAD VOTIVES and PRAYERS lead the priest to wonder whether any of their efforts matter and reflect upon the utility of cult. ALL OTHER RESULTS (LEECHES, NEUTRAL PRAYERS, GOOD VOTIVES) lead the priest to contemplate the future of the temple and its acolytes. __________________________________________________ ____________________ NOTE: _______________________ There is no limit to the number of offerings you may create. The greatest effect the offerings can have is on the PRIEST and how they PERCEIVE the ending — not on the presence, or the events of the ending. It is left to the priest to interpret whether something is RETREATING, LINGERING, or SHIFTING in the sea above. Regardless, something is there. ================================================== ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++