The art of Benediction (祝禱術 Shukutō?) is a method for manifesting the supernatural powers of the gods into the world through one's own body. While great feats not possible through the Words of Creation may be accomplished by Benediction, its use requires favor with the gods. Strong devotion and a spiritual nature may help facilitate, but do not guarantee the blessing of Benediction. Ultimately, the gods grant this protection to accomplish their own goals, and careless use not in line with the god's ideals may cause them to withdraw their power entirely.
Benediction | Description | Known Users |
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Anti-poison | Grants increased resistance to poisons | William |
Close Wounds | Heals wounds | William, Anna, Vindalfr |
Cure Illness/Cure Disease | Heals diseases | William, Anna |
Cure Poison/Antidote | Cures poisoning | William, Anna |
Detect Faith | Find out the target's guardian deity | |
Detect Lie | Judge the truthfulness of the target's words | |
Detoxification | Removes alcohol from the bloodstream | William |
Divine Torch | Guides the souls of the (un)dead to the next world | William |
Frenzy | Increases the ferocity of warriors | Demons |
Full Recovery | Cures wounds, curses and diseases alike | William |
Open Wounds | Black claws that rip open skin and tear away flesh | Demons |
Preservation | Prevents rot | Wiliam |
Purification | Removes impurities and pollutants | William |
Remove Curse | Cures hexes | Anna |
Resurrection | Ultimate miracle of rebirth that can even overturn Entity Obliteration | |
Sacred Shield | A wall of light that negates spells and benedictions | William |
Sanctification | A holy aura filling the air | Vice-bishop |
Sanctuary | Raises a wall of light around an area | William |
Sanity | Recovery from confusion | William |