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	In addition to being defined by their [[Attributes (NPCs)\|'''Attributes''']], [[Traits (NPCs)\|'''Traits''']] and '''[[Skills (NPCs)\|Skills]]''', NPCs have a range of '''States''' which are tracked. The distinction between these and Attributes may seem fuzzy in some cases. However states all start at 0, theoretically... (Devotion will usually have reached a figure significantly above this when you meet NPCs). Some will have a slowly changing baseline (e.g. Respect, Corruption), whereas others will keep a zero baseline (e.g. Pain). Some may show short-term, maybe large, fluctuations from this baseline, before always eventually (Arousal) or conditionally (Stress, Fear) returning to it.		In addition to being defined by their [[Attributes (NPCs)\|'''Attributes''']], [[Traits (NPCs)\|'''Traits''']] and '''[[Skills (NPCs)\|Skills]]''', NPCs have a range of '''States''' which are tracked. The distinction between these and Attributes may seem fuzzy in some cases. However states all start at 0, theoretically... ([[States (NPCs)#Devotion\|Devotion]] will usually have reached a figure significantly above this when you meet NPCs). Some will have a slowly changing baseline (e.g. Respect, Corruption), whereas others will keep a zero baseline (e.g. Pain). Some may show short-term, maybe large, fluctuations from this baseline, before always eventually (Arousal) or conditionally (Stress, Fear) returning to it.

	Some of these States are shown on the Stats & Traits sheet, some are shown on the Interact sheet, some are shown when you are having Sexual Interactions, some may only be shown under certain conditions.		Some of these States are shown on the Stats & Traits sheet, some are shown on the Interact sheet, some are shown when you are having Sexual Interactions, some may only be shown under certain conditions.

AlexD: /* Devotion */ expounded

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Devotion: expounded

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	== Devotion ==		== Devotion ==
	A measure of how seriously an NPC takes their [[Religion]]. Effects of ~~devotion~~ differ according to the Religion, and are detailed under each Religion [[Religion\|here]]. NPC ~~effects of Religion~~ are different to the effects which religious membership has on the MC, and are usually activated at Devotion 60+.		A measure of how seriously an NPC takes their [[Religion]]. Effects of Devotion differ according to the [[Religion]], and are detailed under each Religion [[Religion\|here]]. Effects which Religion has on an NPC are different to the effects which religious membership has on the MC, and are usually activated at Devotion 60+ (e.g. [[Religion#Asatru (Æsir)\|Aesir]]: +3 combat damage bonus; [[Religion#Church of the Two Moons (CTM)\|CTM]]: +50% [[Influence]] when working as a [[Assignments and Jobs#Herald\|Herald]]; [[Religion#The Cult of The Elder\|CotE]]: +1-3 [[Merchandise]] yield when assigned as [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Scavengers]]; [[Religion#Islam\|Islam]]: +10 [[Assignments and Jobs - Accountant#Accountant Skill\|Accountant]] skill).

	=== How to increase Devotion ===		=== How to increase Devotion ===

	* If an NPC is [[Religion#Atheism\|Atheist]], [[Stargaze\|Stargazing]] with them (on a clear night, Interact > Events & Activities > Stargaze) has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion (to Atheism) by +1 point.		* If an NPC is [[Religion#Atheism\|Atheist]], [[Stargaze\|Stargazing]] with them (on a clear night, Interact > Events & Activities > Stargaze) has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion (to Atheism) by +1 point.
	* If you Pray (or Meditate, if you are Atheist) in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a good chance of increasing their [[Devotion]] by 1 point if they are the same [[Religion]] as you.		* If you Pray (or Meditate, if you are Atheist) in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a good chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are the same [[Religion]] as you.
	* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of increasing their [[Devotion]] by 1 point if they are of the same [[Religion]] as you.		* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are of the same [[Religion]] as you.
	*If an NPC's Devotion is 30+ and they are of the same [[Religion]] as you, they have a small chance every day to increase their [[Devotion]], through access to the MC's [[The Shrine\|Shrine]] - as long as the Shrine isn't locked. This chance is 0% to 8% depending on how upgraded the Shrine is: +2% for each of the three Symbol upgrades, and +1% for each of the two Hall upgrades (see "Devotion Chance" at bottom of the [[The Shrine\|Shrine]]'s details page).		*If an NPC's Devotion is 30+ and they are of the same [[Religion]] as you, they have a small chance every day to increase their Devotion further, through access to the MC's [[The Shrine\|Shrine]] - as long as the Shrine isn't locked. This chance is 0% to 8% depending on how upgraded the Shrine is: +2% for each of the three Symbol upgrades, and +1% for each of the two Hall upgrades (see "Devotion Chance" at bottom of the [[The Shrine\|Shrine]]'s details page).
	*If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of the '''same''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will increase the trainee's [[Devotion]] up to 130 or to the Educator's current [[Devotion]], whichever is lower.		*If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of the '''same''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will increase the trainee's Devotion up to 130 or to the Educator's current Devotion, whichever is lower.

	=== How to decrease Devotion ===		=== How to decrease Devotion ===

	* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your household [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of decreasing their [[Devotion]] by 1 point if they are of a different [[Religion]] to you.		* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your household [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of decreasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are of a different [[Religion]] to you.
	* If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of a '''different''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will reduce the trainee's [[Devotion]] down to 14 - beyond which point the trainee will gain the Educator's [[Religion]], so be carefull with this!		* If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of a '''different''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will reduce the trainee's Devotion down to 14 - beyond which point the trainee will gain the Educator's [[Religion]], so be carefull with this!

	== Humiliation ==		== Humiliation ==

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	== Devotion ==		== Devotion ==
	~~This measures~~ how seriously ~~a person~~ takes their [[Religion]]. Effects differ according to the Religion, and detailed under each [[Religion\|here]].		A measure of how seriously an NPC takes their [[Religion]]. Effects of devotion differ according to the Religion, and are detailed under each Religion [[Religion\|here]]. NPC effects of Religion are different to the effects which religious membership has on the MC, and are usually activated at Devotion 60+.

	=== How to increase Devotion ===		=== How to increase Devotion ===

	* If ~~you~~ Stargaze with ~~an NPC~~ (on a clear night, Interact > Events & Activities > Stargaze)~~, ''if'' they are Atheist, this~~ has a reasonable chance of increasing their ~~devotion~~ to Atheism.		* If an NPC is [[Religion#Atheism\|Atheist]], [[Stargaze\|Stargazing]] with them (on a clear night, Interact > Events & Activities > Stargaze) has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion (to Atheism) by +1 point.
	* If you Pray (or Meditate, if you are Atheist) in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each Follower has a good chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are the same Religion as you.		* If you Pray (or Meditate, if you are Atheist) in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a good chance of increasing their [[Devotion]] by 1 point if they are the same [[Religion]] as you.
	* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of Devotion in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each Follower has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are of the same Religion as you.		* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of increasing their [[Devotion]] by 1 point if they are of the same [[Religion]] as you.
	*If an NPC's Devotion is 30+ and they are of the same Religion as ~~the MC~~, they have a small chance every day to increase their Devotion, through access to the MC's Shrine, as long as the Shrine isn't locked. This chance is 0% to 8% depending on how upgraded the Shrine is: +2% for each of the three Symbol upgrades, and +1% for each of the two Hall upgrades. (~~See~~ "Devotion Chance" at bottom of the Shrine's details page).		*If an NPC's Devotion is 30+ and they are of the same [[Religion]] as you, they have a small chance every day to increase their [[Devotion]], through access to the MC's [[The Shrine\|Shrine]] - as long as the Shrine isn't locked. This chance is 0% to 8% depending on how upgraded the Shrine is: +2% for each of the three Symbol upgrades, and +1% for each of the two Hall upgrades (see "Devotion Chance" at bottom of the [[The Shrine\|Shrine]]'s details page).
			*If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of the '''same''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will increase the trainee's [[Devotion]] up to 130 or to the Educator's current [[Devotion]], whichever is lower.

	=== How to decrease Devotion ===		=== How to decrease Devotion ===

	* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of Devotion in your Shrine, each Follower has a reasonable chance of decreasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are of a different Religion to you.		* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your household [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of decreasing their [[Devotion]] by 1 point if they are of a different [[Religion]] to you.
			* If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of a '''different''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will reduce the trainee's [[Devotion]] down to 14 - beyond which point the trainee will gain the Educator's [[Religion]], so be carefull with this!

	== Humiliation ==		== Humiliation ==

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Respect

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	Respect boosts all Domination and Charm attempts. An NPC is more likely to participate in sexual intercourse or do as you command (even if they don't like it) if their Respect for you is high. An NPC with high Respect (25+) will also receive a slight boost to their chance to learn in the Academy.		Respect boosts all Domination and Charm attempts. An NPC is more likely to participate in sexual intercourse or do as you command (even if they don't like it) if their Respect for you is high. An NPC with high Respect (25+) will also receive a slight boost to their chance to learn in the Academy.
	===How to increase Respect===		===How to increase Respect===
	*Through combat encounters, per battle won. 100% chance of +1, up to a value of 20, then 7% chance of +1, up to a cap of 50.		*Through combat encounters, per battle won. 100% chance of +1, up to a value of 20, then 7% chance of +1, up to a cap of 50. The MC trait War Hero, obtained from collecting War Medals in the Town Hall, raises the soft cap for 100% Respect gain in combat to 30 (at 15 War Medals).
			*Through the MC trait Defender of Ikaanos, which passively increases Respect for the whole household up to 50.
	*Through certain domestic events, including talking to an NPC and asking them how they are. This can produce a variety of effects, one of them being increasing their respect for you by 1 point (smallish chance).		*Through certain domestic events, including talking to an NPC and asking them how they are. This can produce a variety of effects, one of them being increasing their respect for you by 1 point (smallish chance).
			*Through marriage, which increases your bride's Respect by +5.
	*Through certain quest events tied to a specific NPC.		*Through certain quest events tied to a specific NPC.

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Respect

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	Certain rare events might lower Respect, but it's a stable value that doesn't naturally change over time.		Certain rare events might lower Respect, but it's a stable value that doesn't naturally change over time.

	Respect boosts all Domination and Charm attempts. An NPC is more likely to participate in sexual intercourse or do as you command (even if they don't like it) if their Respect for you is high.		Respect boosts all Domination and Charm attempts. An NPC is more likely to participate in sexual intercourse or do as you command (even if they don't like it) if their Respect for you is high. An NPC with high Respect (25+) will also receive a slight boost to their chance to learn in the Academy.
	===How to increase Respect===		===How to increase Respect===
	*Through combat encounters, per battle won. 100% chance of +1, up to a value of 20, then 7% chance of +1, up to a cap of 50.		*Through combat encounters, per battle won. 100% chance of +1, up to a value of 20, then 7% chance of +1, up to a cap of 50.

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	== Humiliation ==		== Humiliation ==
	~~Can be increased through various acts, especially sexual.~~ Ending the day with a maxed Humiliation (15+/15), will ~~always~~ decrease a slave's Willpower by one point, regardless of Traits, current values or other states.		Ending the day with a maxed Humiliation (15+/15) value will decrease a slave's Willpower by one point, regardless of Traits, current values or other states. Humiliation can be increased through various acts, especially sexual - including talking dominantly, using bondage devices, or degrading cum events.

	== Pain ==		== Pain ==

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	== Humiliation ==		== Humiliation ==
			Can be increased through various acts, especially sexual. Ending the day with a maxed Humiliation (15+/15), will always decrease a slave's Willpower by one point, regardless of Traits, current values or other states.

	== Pain ==		== Pain ==

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	'''Decrease anger'''		'''Decrease anger'''
	*By providing an impressive [[Allowances\|Allowance]].		*By providing an impressive [[Allowances\|Allowance]].
	*By offering expensive [[trinkets]] (25% chance).

	== Arousal ==		== Arousal ==

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	NPCs have a range of States which are tracked. The distinction between these and Attributes may seem fuzzy in some cases. However states all start at 0, theoretically... (Devotion will usually have reached a figure significantly above this when you meet NPCs). Some will have a slowly changing baseline (e.g. Respect, Corruption), whereas others will keep a zero baseline (e.g. Pain). Some may show short-term, maybe large, fluctuations from this baseline, before always eventually (Arousal) or conditionally (Stress, Fear) returning to it.		In addition to being defined by their [[Attributes (NPCs)\|'''Attributes''']], [[Traits (NPCs)\|'''Traits''']] and '''[[Skills (NPCs)\|Skills]]''', NPCs have a range of '''States''' which are tracked. The distinction between these and Attributes may seem fuzzy in some cases. However states all start at 0, theoretically... (Devotion will usually have reached a figure significantly above this when you meet NPCs). Some will have a slowly changing baseline (e.g. Respect, Corruption), whereas others will keep a zero baseline (e.g. Pain). Some may show short-term, maybe large, fluctuations from this baseline, before always eventually (Arousal) or conditionally (Stress, Fear) returning to it.

	Some of these States are shown on the Stats & Traits sheet, some are shown on the Interact sheet, some are shown when you are having Sexual Interactions, some may only be shown under certain conditions.		Some of these States are shown on the Stats & Traits sheet, some are shown on the Interact sheet, some are shown when you are having Sexual Interactions, some may only be shown under certain conditions.

AlexD: /* How to increase Devotion */

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How to increase Devotion

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	* If you Pray (or Meditate, if you are Atheist) in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each Follower has a good chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are the same Religion as you.		* If you Pray (or Meditate, if you are Atheist) in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each Follower has a good chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are the same Religion as you.
	* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of Devotion in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each Follower has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are of the same Religion as you.		* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of Devotion in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each Follower has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are of the same Religion as you.
	*If an NPC's ~~faith~~ is 30+ and is the same as the MC's, they have a small chance every day to increase their Devotion, through access to the MC's Shrine, as long as the ~~shrine~~ isn't locked. This chance is 0% to 8% depending on how upgraded the Shrine is: +2% for each of the three Symbol upgrades, and +1% for each of the two Hall upgrades. (See "Devotion Chance" at bottom of the Shrine's details page).		*If an NPC's Devotion is 30+ and they are of the same Religion as the MC, they have a small chance every day to increase their Devotion, through access to the MC's Shrine, as long as the Shrine isn't locked. This chance is 0% to 8% depending on how upgraded the Shrine is: +2% for each of the three Symbol upgrades, and +1% for each of the two Hall upgrades. (See "Devotion Chance" at bottom of the Shrine's details page).

	=== How to decrease Devotion ===		=== How to decrease Devotion ===

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	== Devotion ==		== Devotion ==
	A measure of how seriously an NPC takes their [[Religion]]. Effects of ~~devotion~~ differ according to the Religion, and are detailed under each Religion [[Religion\|here]]. NPC ~~effects of Religion~~ are different to the effects which religious membership has on the MC, and are usually activated at Devotion 60+.		A measure of how seriously an NPC takes their [[Religion]]. Effects of Devotion differ according to the [[Religion]], and are detailed under each Religion [[Religion\|here]]. Effects which Religion has on an NPC are different to the effects which religious membership has on the MC, and are usually activated at Devotion 60+ (e.g. [[Religion#Asatru (Æsir)\|Aesir]]: +3 combat damage bonus; [[Religion#Church of the Two Moons (CTM)\|CTM]]: +50% [[Influence]] when working as a [[Assignments and Jobs#Herald\|Herald]]; [[Religion#The Cult of The Elder\|CotE]]: +1-3 [[Merchandise]] yield when assigned as [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger\|Scavengers]]; [[Religion#Islam\|Islam]]: +10 [[Assignments and Jobs - Accountant#Accountant Skill\|Accountant]] skill).

	=== How to increase Devotion ===		=== How to increase Devotion ===

	* If an NPC is [[Religion#Atheism\|Atheist]], [[Stargaze\|Stargazing]] with them (on a clear night, Interact > Events & Activities > Stargaze) has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion (to Atheism) by +1 point.		* If an NPC is [[Religion#Atheism\|Atheist]], [[Stargaze\|Stargazing]] with them (on a clear night, Interact > Events & Activities > Stargaze) has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion (to Atheism) by +1 point.
	* If you Pray (or Meditate, if you are Atheist) in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a good chance of increasing their [[Devotion]] by 1 point if they are the same [[Religion]] as you.		* If you Pray (or Meditate, if you are Atheist) in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a good chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are the same [[Religion]] as you.
	* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of increasing their [[Devotion]] by 1 point if they are of the same [[Religion]] as you.		* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of increasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are of the same [[Religion]] as you.
	*If an NPC's Devotion is 30+ and they are of the same [[Religion]] as you, they have a small chance every day to increase their [[Devotion]], through access to the MC's [[The Shrine\|Shrine]] - as long as the Shrine isn't locked. This chance is 0% to 8% depending on how upgraded the Shrine is: +2% for each of the three Symbol upgrades, and +1% for each of the two Hall upgrades (see "Devotion Chance" at bottom of the [[The Shrine\|Shrine]]'s details page).		*If an NPC's Devotion is 30+ and they are of the same [[Religion]] as you, they have a small chance every day to increase their Devotion further, through access to the MC's [[The Shrine\|Shrine]] - as long as the Shrine isn't locked. This chance is 0% to 8% depending on how upgraded the Shrine is: +2% for each of the three Symbol upgrades, and +1% for each of the two Hall upgrades (see "Devotion Chance" at bottom of the [[The Shrine\|Shrine]]'s details page).
	*If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of the '''same''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will increase the trainee's [[Devotion]] up to 130 or to the Educator's current [[Devotion]], whichever is lower.		*If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of the '''same''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will increase the trainee's Devotion up to 130 or to the Educator's current Devotion, whichever is lower.

	=== How to decrease Devotion ===		=== How to decrease Devotion ===

	* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your household [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of decreasing their [[Devotion]] by 1 point if they are of a different [[Religion]] to you.		* If you Lecture (= preach) on the topic of '''Devotion''' in your household [[The Shrine\|Shrine]], each [[Follower]] has a reasonable chance of decreasing their Devotion by 1 point if they are of a different [[Religion]] to you.
	* If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of a '''different''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will reduce the trainee's [[Devotion]] down to 14 - beyond which point the trainee will gain the Educator's [[Religion]], so be carefull with this!		* If you assign an NPC to an [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator\|Educator]] who is of a '''different''' [[Religion]], and they are applying the [[Assignments and Jobs - Educator#Spiritual\|Spiritual]] template, the Educator will reduce the trainee's Devotion down to 14 - beyond which point the trainee will gain the Educator's [[Religion]], so be carefull with this!

	== Humiliation ==		== Humiliation ==