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Today, in 2489, Religion has a strong influence on [[Ikaanos|Ikaanian]] society. Over 40% of Ikaanians belong to the official state religion, ''[[Religion#Church of the Two Moons (CTM)|The Church of the Two Moons]] -'' | [[File:Rel11.jpg|alt=Contemplating the cosmos|border|right|frameless|519x519px]] | ||
Today, in 2489, Religion has a strong influence on [[Ikaanos|Ikaanian]] society. Over 40% of Ikaanians belong to the official state religion, ''[[Religion#Church of the Two Moons (CTM)|The Church of the Two Moons]] -'' the majority of whom claim to be genuinely devoted to the preachings of the moon priests. People living in Ikaanos have religious freedom, however, and most of the faiths that were presenty on Earth during the period of Raana's colonisation are represented on Raana today, some thriving. And in addition there are a host of secretive mystical [[Religion#Other cults and religions|cults]] which rose from the ashes of [[The Great Chaos]], plus the "[[Religion#The cult of The Elder|Raana worship]]" which was established by the first-wavers (referred to contemptuously as the "Cult of the Elder" by Ikaanians). | |||
The MC starts as an Atheist, but can choose to convert to any religion | The MC starts as an Atheist, but can choose to convert to any religion in-game. By increasing his [[The Player#Devotion|Devotion]] through religious actions he'll gain benefits depending on which religion he belongs to. | ||
The MC will have [[The Player#Manipulate|Manipulation]] and [[The Player#Charisma|Charisma]] bonuses when dealing with NPCs of the same Religion, if his own [[The Player#Devotion|Devotion]] is high enough (see below for details). He will also experience [[The Player#Manipulate|Manipulation]] and [[The Player#Charisma|Charisma]] penalties when dealing with NPCs of certain other Religions, depending on his own (e.g. -25 if the MC is Aesir and the NPC is CTM); see below for details. | The MC will have [[The Player#Manipulate|Manipulation]] and [[The Player#Charisma|Charisma]] bonuses when dealing with NPCs of the same Religion, if his own [[The Player#Devotion|Devotion]] is high enough (see below for details). He will also experience [[The Player#Manipulate|Manipulation]] and [[The Player#Charisma|Charisma]] penalties when dealing with NPCs of certain other Religions, depending on his own (e.g. -25 if the MC is Aesir and the NPC is CTM); see below for details. | ||
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===Wife limits=== | ===Wife limits=== | ||
While polygamy is legal in the state of Ikaanos, each religion has its own rules regarding the maximum allowed number of wives a man can take. Marrying more than is allowed by your religion adds a -100/day Influence loss '''''per wife'''''. There's also a small daily risk (5%) to lose one [[Standing]] point with that religion, down to a minimum of 50. | While polygamy is legal in the state of Ikaanos, each religion has its own rules regarding the maximum allowed number of [[Wives and offspring|wives]] a man can take. Marrying more than is allowed by your religion adds a -100/day Influence loss '''''per [[wife]]'''''. There's also a small daily risk (5%) to lose one [[Standing]] point with that religion, down to a minimum of 50. | ||
==Atheism== | ==Atheism== | ||
[[File:Rel1.png|alt=Symbol representing atheism|frame]] | |||
Atheism is the belief in truth revealed through the scientific method. That there are no intelligent beings controlling the Universe, heaven or hell, souls or ghosts, demons or angels... everything derives from fundamental rules which are ultimately deducible through scientific enquiry and testable through experiment. | Atheism is the belief in truth revealed through the scientific method. That there are no intelligent beings controlling the Universe, heaven or hell, souls or ghosts, demons or angels... everything derives from fundamental rules which are ultimately deducible through scientific enquiry and testable through experiment. | ||
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===Enemy religion effects=== | ===Enemy religion effects=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
===NPC effects=== | |||
* None. | |||
==Church of the Two Moons (CTM)== | ==Church of the Two Moons (CTM)== | ||
[[File:Rel2.png|alt=Symbol representing the Church of the Two Moons|frame]] | |||
With their gleaming [[The Cathedral|'''Cathedral''']] towers in Emerald City's [[Locations (Ikaanos)#Crystal Hills|Crystal Hills]] almost 300 feet tall, it's not hard to realize that the Moon Priests wield absolute power over the religious world of Ikaanos. They are devout advocates for slavery and the [[The Mayor|Mayorship]] of Ikaanos, immensely aiding the ruling body of [[The Republic]] by holding the unruly masses far away from rebellious thoughts. The Moon Priests do this with fiery preachings that speak of the importance of a united front against the [[Kingdom of David|Davidian]] houses of [[New Eden]], and the need to stand strong against forbidden cults roaming outside the city. | With their gleaming [[The Cathedral|'''Cathedral''']] towers in Emerald City's [[Locations (Ikaanos)#Crystal Hills|Crystal Hills]] almost 300 feet tall, it's not hard to realize that the Moon Priests wield absolute power over the religious world of Ikaanos. They are devout advocates for slavery and the [[The Mayor|Mayorship]] of Ikaanos, immensely aiding the ruling body of [[The Republic]] by holding the unruly masses far away from rebellious thoughts. The Moon Priests do this with fiery preachings that speak of the importance of a united front against the [[Kingdom of David|Davidian]] houses of [[New Eden]], and the need to stand strong against forbidden cults roaming outside the city. | ||
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===NPC effects=== | ===NPC effects=== | ||
* '''Devotion 60+''': +50% Influence when working as a Herald. | * '''Devotion 60+''': +50% [[Influence]] when working as a [[Assignments and Jobs#Herald|Herald]]. | ||
==Asatru (Æsir)== | ==Asatru (Æsir)== | ||
[[File:Rel4.png|alt=Symbol representing the Aesir/asatru faith|frame]] | |||
Ásatrú is faith in the old Norse (Germanic, Scandinavian, Icelandic) gods who are collectively known as the Æsir - a polytheistic paganism also referred to as "Heathenry". Most Aesir worshipers congregate in small shrines in backwater hamlets outside Ikaanos. The '''[[Warrior Hall|Grand Temple of Odin]]''' in [[Locations (Ikaanos)#Watery Eyes|Watery Eyes]] is an exception, gathering roughly 500 devout '''Scandi''' warriors that make more than enough noise to let the people of Ikaanos know that The Old Gods are still very much alive. | Ásatrú is faith in the old Norse (Germanic, Scandinavian, Icelandic) gods who are collectively known as the Æsir - a polytheistic paganism also referred to as "Heathenry". Most Aesir worshipers congregate in small shrines in backwater hamlets outside Ikaanos. The '''[[Warrior Hall|Grand Temple of Odin]]''' in [[Locations (Ikaanos)#Watery Eyes|Watery Eyes]] is an exception, gathering roughly 500 devout '''Scandi''' warriors that make more than enough noise to let the people of Ikaanos know that The Old Gods are still very much alive. | ||
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===NPC effects=== | ===NPC effects=== | ||
* '''Gladiatrix Bonus:''' +5 chance in the [[The Arena|Arena]] if Willpower 30+ (Females). | |||
* '''Devotion 60+''': +3 combat damage. | * '''Devotion 60+''': +3 combat damage. | ||
==Christianity== | ==Christianity== | ||
[[File:Rel5.png|alt=Symbol representing the Christian faith|frame]] | |||
Christianity, dominated by the '''Catholic''' church, spread to Raana during the final two decades before [[The Severance]]. Today's Christians have kept their religion relatively intact, praying for centuries in cellar shrines and faraway churches in the countryside. Catholicism is still the most abundant of the Christian sects on Raana, so their magnificent cathedral, '''[[The Holy Virgin|The Church of the Holy Virgin]]''' in Ikaanos' [[Locations (Ikaanos)#Westside Heights|Westside Heights]], acts as the HQ of the [[The Republic|Republic]]'s Christian [[Factions|faction]]. | Christianity, dominated by the '''Catholic''' church, spread to Raana during the final two decades before [[The Severance]]. Today's Christians have kept their religion relatively intact, praying for centuries in cellar shrines and faraway churches in the countryside. Catholicism is still the most abundant of the Christian sects on Raana, so their magnificent cathedral, '''[[The Holy Virgin|The Church of the Holy Virgin]]''' in Ikaanos' [[Locations (Ikaanos)#Westside Heights|Westside Heights]], acts as the HQ of the [[The Republic|Republic]]'s Christian [[Factions|faction]]. | ||
Christianity battled [[Religion#Church of the Two Moons (CTM)|The Church of The Two Moons]] during the mid-24th century - leading to ''the Holy Saint's massacre'' of 2355. While the two religions try to officially co-exist today, raging hostility remains underneath the surface. | Christianity battled [[Religion#Church of the Two Moons (CTM)|The Church of The Two Moons]] during the mid-24th century - leading to ''the Holy Saint's massacre'' of 2355. While the two religions try to officially co-exist today, raging hostility remains underneath the surface. | ||
In the year 2489, around 30,000 Ikaanians (counting both IC and the Prometheus region) consider themselves Catholic Christians. | |||
'''Wife limit:''' One. | '''Wife limit:''' One. | ||
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===NPC effects=== | ===NPC effects=== | ||
* NPCs | * NPCs increase their [[States (NPCs)#Devotion|Devotion]] (daily 20% chance of +1 point) '''''if''''' [[Political Events#Corruption|Ikaanos Corruption]] is 75+ '''''and''''' their [[Attributes (NPCs)#Corruption|personal Corruption]] is below 30 and their [[Attributes (NPCs)#Willpower|WILLPOWER]] is 20+. | ||
==The Cult of The Elder== | ==The Cult of The Elder== | ||
[[File:Rel6.png|alt=Symbol representing the Cult of the Elder|frame]] | |||
"The Cult of The Elder" or "The Cult of the Old Ones" are both contemptuous words given by Ikaanians to the religious beliefs of the [[First wavers|first-wavers]] of the [[Kingdom of David]]. The Davidians call their faith "Raana worship" or "The faith of the All-Seeing Eye". Possibly founded at [[Sentinel Hill]] in Ikaanos City, the center of the faith has moved to [[New Eden]]. | "The Cult of The Elder" or "The Cult of the Old Ones" are both contemptuous words given by Ikaanians to the religious beliefs of the [[First wavers|first-wavers]] of the [[Kingdom of David]]. The Davidians call their faith "Raana worship" or "The faith of the All-Seeing Eye". Possibly founded at [[Sentinel Hill]] in Ikaanos City, the center of the faith has moved to [[New Eden]]. | ||
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===NPC effects=== | ===NPC effects=== | ||
* '''Devotion 60+''': +1-3 [[Merchandise]] yield when assigned as Scavengers. | * '''Devotion 60+''': +1-3 [[Merchandise]] yield when assigned as [[Assignments and Jobs - Scavenger|Scavengers]]. | ||
==Islam== | ==Islam== | ||
[[File:Rel8.png|alt=Symbol representing Islam|frame]] | |||
The muslim faith on Raana came mostly through the quantum gates during the mid 23rd century after [[The Caliphate]] declared a universe-spanning ''Dawah''. The mission on Raana was relatively successful but only a couple of thousands muslims remain in Ikaanos today, as most of their kind settled on [[Gandaria]], a continent that lost all communications with [[Irendoria]] several centuries ago. Those in the Ikaanos City are lucky enough to have on their doorstep the Caliphate's Raana HQ, the beautiful [[Great Mosque|'''Great Mosque''']] of Ikaanos, in [[Locations (Ikaanos)#The Procoms|the Procoms]] district. | The muslim faith on Raana came mostly through the quantum gates during the mid 23rd century after [[The Caliphate]] declared a universe-spanning ''Dawah''. The mission on Raana was relatively successful but only a couple of thousands muslims remain in Ikaanos today, as most of their kind settled on [[Gandaria]], a continent that lost all communications with [[Irendoria]] several centuries ago. Those in the Ikaanos City are lucky enough to have on their doorstep the Caliphate's Raana HQ, the beautiful [[Great Mosque|'''Great Mosque''']] of Ikaanos, in [[Locations (Ikaanos)#The Procoms|the Procoms]] district. | ||
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===NPC effects=== | ===NPC effects=== | ||
* Muslim slaves have a 10% chance to decrease Corruption | * Muslim slaves have a 10% chance to decrease [[Attributes (NPCs)#Corruption|Corruption]] one point per day unless they have the [[Traits (NPCs)#Nymphomaniac|Nymphomaniac]] or [[Traits (NPCs)#Perverted|Perverted]] trait. | ||
* '''Devotion 60+''': +10 Accountant skill. | * '''Devotion 60+''': +10 [[Assignments and Jobs - Accountant#Accountant Skill|Accountant]] skill. | ||
==Other cults and religions== | ==Other cults and religions== | ||
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* '''[[The Rod of Adem]]:''' An outlawed sex cult. | * '''[[The Rod of Adem]]:''' An outlawed sex cult. | ||
* '''[[The Blue Star]]:''' A sex cult with a strong foothold in Lake City. | * '''[[The Blue Star]]:''' A sex cult with a strong foothold in Lake City. | ||
* [[Neoplatonism]]: 300 members. | * '''[[Neoplatonism]]''': 300 members. | ||
* '''[[Hermes Mysteris]]:''' 250 members. | * '''[[Hermes Mysteris]]:''' 250 members. | ||
* '''[[Hellenism]]:''' 300 members. | * '''[[Hellenism]]:''' 300 members. | ||
* [[Group of Hope|The Group of Hope]]: a few hundred members. | * '''[[Neognosticism]]''': 200 members. | ||
* [[The Dagosa Cult]]: a few hundred members. | * [[Group of Hope|'''The Group of Hope''']]: a few hundred members. | ||
* [[The Dagosa Cult|'''The Dagosa Cult''']]: a few hundred members. | |||
* [[The Children of Ser-huggah]]: a few hundred members. | |||
* The [[Karlshamn Raiders]]: a few hundred members. | |||
Latest revision as of 17:14, 27 October 2025

Today, in 2489, Religion has a strong influence on Ikaanian society. Over 40% of Ikaanians belong to the official state religion, The Church of the Two Moons - the majority of whom claim to be genuinely devoted to the preachings of the moon priests. People living in Ikaanos have religious freedom, however, and most of the faiths that were presenty on Earth during the period of Raana's colonisation are represented on Raana today, some thriving. And in addition there are a host of secretive mystical cults which rose from the ashes of The Great Chaos, plus the "Raana worship" which was established by the first-wavers (referred to contemptuously as the "Cult of the Elder" by Ikaanians).
The MC starts as an Atheist, but can choose to convert to any religion in-game. By increasing his Devotion through religious actions he'll gain benefits depending on which religion he belongs to.
The MC will have Manipulation and Charisma bonuses when dealing with NPCs of the same Religion, if his own Devotion is high enough (see below for details). He will also experience Manipulation and Charisma penalties when dealing with NPCs of certain other Religions, depending on his own (e.g. -25 if the MC is Aesir and the NPC is CTM); see below for details.
The MC can also attempt to convert NPCs under his influence to his own Religion; see Conversion for more details. There may be benefits to the MC for NPCs in his employ being of certain religions (e.g. the combat damage bonus for Aesir); many Religion penalties and bonuses apply to NPCs as well as to the MC.
Beliefs
Religions of Ikaanos
The religious beliefs of the almost 2 million inhabitants of the colony of Ikaanos (i.e. excluding the Mastersphere, the Prometheus Kingdoms, Kingsport, and Ivardin) break down roughly as follows:
- CTM: 41%
- Atheism: 25%
- Christianity: 10%
- Cult of The Elder: 8%
- Brotherhood of Ryzaan: 6%
- Hinduism: 4%
- Asatru: 3%
- Islam: 2%
- Other: 1%
Wife limits
While polygamy is legal in the state of Ikaanos, each religion has its own rules regarding the maximum allowed number of wives a man can take. Marrying more than is allowed by your religion adds a -100/day Influence loss per wife. There's also a small daily risk (5%) to lose one Standing point with that religion, down to a minimum of 50.
Atheism

Atheism is the belief in truth revealed through the scientific method. That there are no intelligent beings controlling the Universe, heaven or hell, souls or ghosts, demons or angels... everything derives from fundamental rules which are ultimately deducible through scientific enquiry and testable through experiment.
Wife limit: None.
Devotion effects
- Devotion 0-99: No effects
- Devotion 100+: There's a 10% chance to increase Willpower one point per day, up to a maximum of 100.
How to increase Devotion
- By lecturing at Whitehaven Academy (40% chance per held lesson).
- By maintaining a Science skill of 75+ (3% chance per day).
Enemy religion effects
None.
NPC effects
- None.
Church of the Two Moons (CTM)

With their gleaming Cathedral towers in Emerald City's Crystal Hills almost 300 feet tall, it's not hard to realize that the Moon Priests wield absolute power over the religious world of Ikaanos. They are devout advocates for slavery and the Mayorship of Ikaanos, immensely aiding the ruling body of The Republic by holding the unruly masses far away from rebellious thoughts. The Moon Priests do this with fiery preachings that speak of the importance of a united front against the Davidian houses of New Eden, and the need to stand strong against forbidden cults roaming outside the city.
Wife limit: One.
Beliefs
The CTM is rooted in the archaic Hebrew scriptures from Earth, with strong influences from the Vedas and the Mahabharata. They preach about how the thousand headed All-God sent humans to Raana with the mission to restart "the great race of the arch" (archs being planets). They say that the All-God destroyed Earth after humans tried to be gods themselves by extending their lives and acting in "unreligious ways". CTM was founded as an obscure cult in Pre-Severance Ikaanos (ca 2260).
The formal leader of CTM is The High Priest, a title currently held by Joseph Swanson.
Read more here.
Devotion effects
CTM is primarily a city-state religion that gives social and economic benefits.
- Devotion 0-24: No effects
- Devotion 25-49: +2 Influence/day.
- Devotion 50-99: +5 Influence/day, -$5 tax.
- Devotion 100+: +15 Influence/day, No house tax.
How to increase Devotion
- By praying at the cathedral.
- By giving donations at the cathedral.
- By building a home temple.
- By praying at a home temple.
Enemy religion effects
- -25 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that belong to The Cult of The Elder.
- -25 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that belong to Christianity.
- -25 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that are Muslims.
NPC effects
Asatru (Æsir)

Ásatrú is faith in the old Norse (Germanic, Scandinavian, Icelandic) gods who are collectively known as the Æsir - a polytheistic paganism also referred to as "Heathenry". Most Aesir worshipers congregate in small shrines in backwater hamlets outside Ikaanos. The Grand Temple of Odin in Watery Eyes is an exception, gathering roughly 500 devout Scandi warriors that make more than enough noise to let the people of Ikaanos know that The Old Gods are still very much alive.
Wife limit: Five.
Beliefs
More information here.
Devotion effects
The Aesir religion follows "the old ways": devotion to the Gods will bring happiness to your family, and fighting for the glory of Odin and Thor provides a warrior with a place next to the gods should he be vanquished in combat.
- Devotion 0-24: No effects
- Devotion 25-49: +5 combat damage. -2 Influence/day. +5 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers.
- Devotion 50-99: +8 combat damage. -5 Influence per day. +10 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers.
- Devotion 100+: +11 combat damage. -15 Influence per day. +25 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers.
How to increase Devotion
- By praying at the grand temple of Odin (Warrior's Hall).
- By giving donations to the grand temple of Odin (Warrior's Hall).
- By investing in the Fälth brother's business.
- By praying at a home shrine.
- By giving captured slaves to the high priests of Odin (Warrior's Hall).
Other religion effects
- -15 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that belong to the Christian faith.
- -15 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that are Muslims.
NPC effects
- Gladiatrix Bonus: +5 chance in the Arena if Willpower 30+ (Females).
- Devotion 60+: +3 combat damage.
Christianity

Christianity, dominated by the Catholic church, spread to Raana during the final two decades before The Severance. Today's Christians have kept their religion relatively intact, praying for centuries in cellar shrines and faraway churches in the countryside. Catholicism is still the most abundant of the Christian sects on Raana, so their magnificent cathedral, The Church of the Holy Virgin in Ikaanos' Westside Heights, acts as the HQ of the Republic's Christian faction.
Christianity battled The Church of The Two Moons during the mid-24th century - leading to the Holy Saint's massacre of 2355. While the two religions try to officially co-exist today, raging hostility remains underneath the surface.
In the year 2489, around 30,000 Ikaanians (counting both IC and the Prometheus region) consider themselves Catholic Christians.
Wife limit: One.
Devotion effects (MC)
Christians are known for keeping themselves mentally and physically fit. They are also a very tightly knit community.
- Devotion 0-24: No effects
- Devotion 25-49: +3 Stamina points per day. +15 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers.
- Devotion 50-99: +5 Stamina points per day. +25 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers.
- Devotion 100+: +8 Stamina points per day. +40 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers.
How to increase Devotion
- By praying at a home shrine.
- By giving donations to orphanages (082).
- By building a home shrine.
Enemy religion effects
- -15 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that belong to The Church of The Two Moons.
Slave/Wife effects
- Christian slaves have a 10% chance to decrease Corruption with one point per day if they don't have the Nymphomaniac or Perverted trait.
- You receive a Christian slave's Devotion as a chance penalty during bondage sessions - if it's above 39.
NPC effects
- NPCs increase their Devotion (daily 20% chance of +1 point) if Ikaanos Corruption is 75+ and their personal Corruption is below 30 and their WILLPOWER is 20+.
The Cult of The Elder

"The Cult of The Elder" or "The Cult of the Old Ones" are both contemptuous words given by Ikaanians to the religious beliefs of the first-wavers of the Kingdom of David. The Davidians call their faith "Raana worship" or "The faith of the All-Seeing Eye". Possibly founded at Sentinel Hill in Ikaanos City, the center of the faith has moved to New Eden.
Wife limit: Two.
Beliefs
Those belonging to the Cult of The Elder believe Raana is a sentient and highly intelligent being that evolved after a large meteorite containing the seeds of life crashed into the arid planet of Raana billions of years ago. Aboard that meteorite was the being called "The Eye", whose main body now dwells in the inner core of Raana, with tendrils connecting to every living thing on the surface.
Devotion effects
Elder cultists are known for their relaxed attitude toward Raana's unforgiving nature.
- Devotion 0-24: No Stamina drain (storms/heatwaves).
- Devotion 25-49: No Stamina drain (storms/heatwaves). +5 to all Survival rolls (Hunting, Fishing, Scavenging).
- Devotion 50-99: No Stamina drain (storms/heatwaves). +15 to all Survival rolls. +10 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers.
- Devotion 100+: No Stamina drain (storms/heatwaves). +1 Stamina point while walking through an outskirts district. +25 or 30 to Survival rolls. +25 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers.
How to increase Devotion
- By praying at a home shrine.
- By building a home shrine.
- By praying in the wilds (special action in "Investigate Area" section).
- By praying at Sentinel Hill in Raven Woods (+5, once per day, takes an hour, also gives +5 Stamina).
- By praying at Tancred's Stone near Preacher's Pond (+5, once per day, takes half an hour).
Enemy religion effects
- -25 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that belong to The Church of The Two Moons.
NPC effects
- Devotion 60+: +1-3 Merchandise yield when assigned as Scavengers.
Islam

The muslim faith on Raana came mostly through the quantum gates during the mid 23rd century after The Caliphate declared a universe-spanning Dawah. The mission on Raana was relatively successful but only a couple of thousands muslims remain in Ikaanos today, as most of their kind settled on Gandaria, a continent that lost all communications with Irendoria several centuries ago. Those in the Ikaanos City are lucky enough to have on their doorstep the Caliphate's Raana HQ, the beautiful Great Mosque of Ikaanos, in the Procoms district.
Wife limit: Four.
Devotion effects
The Muslims in Ikaanos are known for their tightly knit community and resourcefulness. They have a very traditional view on male-female relationships and it's considered a sacred gesture to devote oneself to the head of a household. Hassan Al-dāhiya, a powerful merchant from the dark ages, established a muslim-only trade network that still operates today.
- Devotion 0-24: No effects
- Devotion 25-49: +5/25 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers (male/female).
- Devotion 50-99: +5-7% revenue from most Investments. +10/50 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers (male/female).
- Devotion 100+: +8-12% revenue from most Investments. +25/100 Persuasion/Charisma bonus with other followers (male/female) if the follower's WILLPOWER is below 20.
How to increase Devotion
- By praying at a home masjid.
- By building a masjid.
- By praying at the holy mosque in Procoms (0.8.6+).
Enemy religion effects
- -25 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that belong to The Church of The Two Moons.
- -15 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that are Atheists.
- -15 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs that are Aesir worshipers.
- -20 chance penalty when charming/manipulating slaves and NPCs belonging to The Cult of The Elder.
Unique effects
- A Muslim MC NOT praying five times per day will lower his Devotion with five points, down to a minimum of 70.
NPC effects
- Muslim slaves have a 10% chance to decrease Corruption one point per day unless they have the Nymphomaniac or Perverted trait.
- Devotion 60+: +10 Accountant skill.
Other cults and religions
Religions present in Ikaanos but which are not available for the MC to join - though you may find NPCs who are members of some of these - are as follows... (The numbers given here are for active adult membership.)
- Brotherhood of Ryzaan: 75,000+
- Hinduism: 50,000 approximately
- Buddhism: 2,000 members.
- The order of the Red Tide: 2,000 members.
- Judaism: 1,000 members.
- The Yellow Queen: 800 members.
- The Golden Dawn: 250 members.
- The Rod of Adem: An outlawed sex cult.
- The Blue Star: A sex cult with a strong foothold in Lake City.
- Neoplatonism: 300 members.
- Hermes Mysteris: 250 members.
- Hellenism: 300 members.
- Neognosticism: 200 members.
- The Group of Hope: a few hundred members.
- The Dagosa Cult: a few hundred members.
- The Children of Ser-huggah: a few hundred members.
- The Karlshamn Raiders: a few hundred members.