Exploring the Sacred Feminine in Wiccan Beliefs and Practices

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Wiccans, who follow the modern pagan religious movement known as Wicca, seek guidance from a diverse pantheon of divine beings. These beings are found in various cultures and religions from around the world. Wiccans believe in a "God" and "Goddess" who represent the masculine and feminine energies in the universe. These deities are often referred to as the Horned God and the Triple Goddess. In addition to these primary deities, Wiccans also seek guidance from a wide range of other divine beings. Many Wiccans are drawn to the ancient Celtic traditions and may work with Celtic gods and goddesses such as Brigid, Cernunnos, or Morrigan.


This is, as far as I know, novel design territory for crawl: I'm not aware of any other equippable xp-recharged items. So if we went here, would we want to use the mechanic for other things too? One that comes to mind is the amulet of rage. Would it be more interesting/fun if it was weakened by making it require xp charging, then strengthened by giving it a passive buff? I have no idea, but it seems worth considering!

But, I m not convinced I agree with this fix, and the reason is pretty straightforward buffing it enough to make it tactically useful runs the risk of making it a no-brainer in Abyss Hell, so there s conflicting requirements. What I don t like is that when you take off the regeneration ring amulet your health goes back down to where it would be under the regular regeneration rate.

Amulet of regeneration

Many Wiccans are drawn to the ancient Celtic traditions and may work with Celtic gods and goddesses such as Brigid, Cernunnos, or Morrigan. Others may be drawn to the Egyptian pantheon and work with deities such as Isis or Osiris. Some Wiccans also incorporate Norse gods like Odin or Freya into their practice.

regen vs con

when looking into investing in an amulet or ring for HP replenishment is it better to get ring of consitution + ** or ring of regeneration + **.

i guess i am wondering if there is a difference between the con bonus and straight up regeneration?

hey tori, is someone knocking on the door.

Lord of Terror
ultra seeker

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Nov 29, 02 at 1:15pm ^

A ring of constitution is better because you gain more HPs and more health regeneration instead of just health regeneratin

Lord of Gondor
no-stoppin-me-now

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Nov 29, 02 at 1:45pm ^

yea you will gain loads of hp and still gain some extra health regeneration

KLAX
Still Seekin'

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Dec 23, 02 at 5:54am ^

The regeneration ring/amulet will only increase the regeneration of your HP temporarily (while worn). Whereas the ring/amulet of constitution will increase your HP points and HP regeneration rate temporarily (while worn), and permanently when you level up. If your looking for more health quick, I'd say go with the regeneration ring/amulet, if you're in it for the long run get the constitution ring/amulet.

What I don't like is that when you take off the regeneration ring/amulet your health goes back down to where it would be under the regular regeneration rate.

Permanently Plugged In

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Dec 27, 02 at 4:35pm ^

The constitution amulet is far better because it increases your hp dramatically and you regen rate.

The Master - At - Arms
high on "N"

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Dec 28, 02 at 8:08pm ^

well i have started a new game and played through the easy (to get the base stats up) and the normal (i think that i MIGHT have gained 2 levels through the entire play through) just to get some better armor. I then went into the extreme diffuculty. HMMMMMMM is it just me or it extreme, well ummmm, EXTREME.

Anyway once i got to slaybell (or whatever the lizards name is) i got 3 pieces of jewelry (2 X +15 strength and 1 +15 constitution (i think it was con it may have been regeneration)). Anyway the point is is that once you reach him you are in a position to customize your character anyway that you want.

That brings up another question.

beings you can get amulets and rings to up STR, DEX, INT, and CON, the only other stats that cannot be raised is CHA and WIS.

Which does (or would) everyone prefer to raise between CHA and WIS?

Me personally i raise CHA because of the decrease in sell price and the increase in sell price. But on the other hand i have played games where i have raised WIS and honestly i have not noticed that much of a difference in the EXP that i get. Of course there is an increase in EXP but past level 17 it is extremely hard to see.

hey tori, is someone knocking on the door.

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Who are the divine beings wiccans seek guidance from

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