You know the following rituals:
aura of insight,    determine slayer,    heavenly light,  sanctuary
awe and power,      divine energy,       heavenly peace,  shield of divinity
celestial healing,  divine healing,      heavenly wrath,  shield of spirit
deific clemency,    divine retribution,  holy power,      spiritual healing

Ritual

    aura of insight - a ritual which allows the priest to examine the aura of
    those nearby

Description

    The priest sees the auras of the living beings about him or her and from the
    auras is able to ascertain to which God, if any, the being is dedicated.
    This can be particularly useful in avoiding harming those who share the same
    beliefs.


Ritual

    awe and power - a ritual which first tries to blind the target and then
    rains down attacks upon them.

Description

    The first part of this ritual has the potential to overcome the target with
    awe at the power of the Gods of the Archipelago.  If the target is overcome
    then they are temporarily blinded.  The second part is a demonstration of
    the power of the Gods of the Archipelago and can have devastating effects on
    the target.

Ritual

    celestial healing - a ritual to heal those who are suffering from severe
    wounds

Description

    The priest prays for the celestial strength to flow into his or her hands to
    enable the healing of severe wounds.  A truly skilled priest is capable of
    channeling the power required to heal even mortal wounds.


Ritual

    deific clemency - removes the weakness which follows death

Description

    The priest first thanks the Gods of the Archipelago for granting the target
    of the ritual the gift of new life and then asks for them to show their
    clemency by removing the lasting effects of the ordeal which the target
    suffered through dying.  If successful, the target will regain their
    strength.

Ritual

    determine slayer - a ritual to determine the slayer of a corpse

Description

    The priest attempts to relive the last moments before death in order to
    ascertain the slayer.  This can be a gruesome task if the death was a
    violent one.

Ritual

    divine energy - a ritual to renew energy in the target using energy
    previously stored by the priest

Description

    Priests are able to store energy in a special amulet. This ritual releases
    that energy and directs it into the target.  Due to the personal nature of
    the energy stored, this ritual is more effective when used by the priest on
    him or herself.

Ritual

    divine healing - a ritual to heal those who are quite badly wounded

Description

    The priest asks the Gods to grant the power to heal the target's wounds.  If
    successful the power flows through the priest into the" injured body, where
    it is felt like a glow of warmth as it performs the healing.

Ritual

    divine retribution - brings down the wrath of the Gods on the priest's
    attackers

Description

    A priest who is being attacked may implore the Gods and Goddesses of the
    Archipelago to inflict their divine retribution on the priest's attackers.
    If the Gods and Goddesses chose to aid the priest they will strike down the
    priest's opponents with bolts of holy power.

Ritual

    heavenly light - a ritual to fill the target with a heavenly light

Description

    The priest beseeches the Gods of the Archipelago to spare a little of the
    light of the heavens to the target of the ritual.  If successful, the target
    will shine with a heavenly light.

Ritual

    heavenly peace - a ritual to impart the peace of heaven to those in the
    vicinity of the priest

Description

    The priest asks the Gods of the Archipelago to impart their peace into those
    in the priest's immediate vicinity.  If successful this stops the target
    from fighting.  The more people there are fighting the greater the skill
    required to stop the combat.


Ritual

    heavenly wrath - calls down the wrath of the Gods on your opponent

Description

    The priest prays to the Gods of the Archipelago to come to his or her aid.
    If the Gods (and Goddesses) decide to grant the prayer, their wrath smites
    the opponent.  The form in which the prayer is answered depends upon the
    priest's chosen deity (if any).

Description

    This ritual is often used by lower skilled priests as it is relatively easy
    to perform whilst under the pressure of combat.  However, it has only
    limited effect due to the low level of faith required to perform it
    successfully.

    The priest borrows holy power from the Gods of the Archipelago and forms it
    into tiny bolts of lightning which are then thrown at the target.


Ritual

    sanctuary - a ritual to give sanctuary from the cares of the world

Description

    The priest implores the Gods to grant him or her sanctuary in a time of
    trouble.  If successful they are removed from the physical world to a place
    of safety in the spiritual world until such a time as their spiritual energy
    is exhausted.


Ritual

    shield of divinity - a divine shield which protects from harm

Description

    This ritual calls upon the power of the Deities to form a protective barrier
    around the person who the ritual is performed on.  Although not perfect, it
    helps to prevent the target from being harmed.

Ritual

    shield of spirit - a simple shield of spirit

Description

    This simple ritual calls upon the aid of the Gods of the Archipelago. If
    they decide to lend their protection then a shield of spirit is formed
    around the target, helping to protect the target from attacks upon it.


Ritual

    spiritual healing - a ritual to perform minor healing

Description

    This simple ritual channels the healing power of the Gods to perform minor
    healing on the target.