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	==History==		==History==
	{{CBA\|0.35\|Current blessings for the player's allies will be removed. Instead summons will keep their presence longer when fighting evil monsters and injured allies can get a divine shield, functioning similar to current invocation, when the player directly kills a monster.}} {{Commit ref\|0f18ef63\|0.35\|Replacement for TSO's ally blessing effects.}}		{{CBA\|0.35\|Current blessings for the player's allies will be removed. Instead summons will keep their presence longer when fighting evil monsters and injured allies can get a divine shield, functioning similar to current invocation, when the player directly kills a monster.}} <ref>{{Commit ref\|0f18ef63\|0.35\|Replacement for TSO's ally blessing effects.}}</ref>
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	**TSO's halo made your allies easier to hit.		**TSO's halo made your allies easier to hit.

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	*'''Summon Divine Warrior''' - Summons a friendly [[Angel]] or [[Daeva]]. (8 MP and 6-9 piety)		*'''Summon Divine Warrior''' - Summons a friendly [[Angel]] or [[Daeva]]. (8 MP and 6-9 piety)
	'''[[Piety\|Piety level ******]]''': "Bringer of Light"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level ******]]''': "Bringer of Light"
	*'''Brand Weapon With Holy Wrath''' - the Shining One can bless a non-artifact weapon. This will add +2 to its enchantment level and add the [[holy wrath]] brand (replacing any existing brand). [[Demon whip]]s will become [[sacred scourge]]s, [[demon blade]]s will become [[eudemon blade]]s, and [[demon trident]]s will become [[trishula]]s. [[Holy Word]] is cast when you bless a weapon. Doing this has no cost, but it can only be invoked once per game.		*'''Brand Weapon With Holy Wrath''' - the Shining One can bless a non-artifact weapon. This will add +2 to its enchantment level (not exceeding the maximum of +9) and add the [[holy wrath]] brand (replacing any existing brand). [[Demon whip]]s will become [[sacred scourge]]s, [[demon blade]]s will become [[eudemon blade]]s, and [[demon trident]]s will become [[trishula]]s. [[Holy Word]] is cast when you bless a weapon. Doing this has no cost, but it can only be invoked once per game.

	==Punishments==		==Punishments==
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	==History==		==History==
			{{CBA\|0.35\|Current blessings for the player's allies will be removed. Instead summons will keep their presence longer when fighting evil monsters and injured allies can get a divine shield, functioning similar to current invocation, when the player directly kills a monster.}} {{Commit ref\|0f18ef63\|0.35\|Replacement for TSO's ally blessing effects.}}
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	**TSO's halo made your allies easier to hit.		**TSO's halo made your allies easier to hit.

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	However, TSO is often considered a weaker choice, due to having slower piety gain than many other gods. TSO also actively hurts you on first worship; at 0*, you'll lose stealth, invisibility, and the ability to [[stab]], for no benefit in return. Overall, TSO is a ''passable'' god, but not the greatest. Keep in mind that TSO itself is safe to abandon; you won't get wrath unless you switch to an [[evil]] god later. So if you get TSO from a [[faded altar]], no need to fret.		However, TSO is often considered a weaker choice, due to having slower piety gain than many other gods. TSO also actively hurts you on first worship; at 0*, you'll lose stealth, invisibility, and the ability to [[stab]], for no benefit in return. Overall, TSO is a ''passable'' god, but not the greatest. Keep in mind that TSO itself is safe to abandon; you won't get wrath unless you switch to an [[evil]] god later. So if you get TSO from a [[faded altar]], no need to fret.

	You'll also have to deal with several conducts, as you'll be unable to stab, go invisible, or use evil items/spells. This can matter significantly for certain starts, namely [[Hedge Wizard]]/[[Summoner]] (who start with [[Call Imp]]) and [[Necromancer]].		You'll also get reduced stealth and have to deal with several conducts, as you'll be unable to stab, go invisible, or use evil items/spells. This can matter significantly for certain starts, namely [[Hedge Wizard]]/[[Summoner]] (who start with [[Call Imp]]) and [[Necromancer]].

	===Tips & Tricks===		===Tips & Tricks===

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	==Punishments==		==Punishments==
	{{flavour\|The Shining One forgives followers for abandonment; however, those who later take up the worship of an evil god will be punished. (Kikubaaqudgha, Yredelemnul, Makhleb, Lugonu, Beogh ~~and Dithmenos~~ are evil gods.)		{{flavour\|The Shining One forgives followers for abandonment; however, those who later take up the worship of an evil god will be punished. (Kikubaaqudgha, Yredelemnul, Makhleb, Lugonu, and Beogh are evil gods.)

	The Shining One's wrath is straightforward and unmistakable. Its victims find themselves smote with holy fire and beset with holy warriors. Sinners will be silenced, and the Shining One will also shout to alert the victim's foes.		The Shining One's wrath is straightforward and unmistakable. Its victims find themselves smote with holy fire and beset with holy warriors. Sinners will be silenced, and the Shining One will also shout to alert the victim's foes.
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	The Shining One's wrath lasts for a relatively short duration.}}		The Shining One's wrath lasts for a relatively short duration.}}

	The Shining One will only punish you if you convert to an evil god ([[Beogh~~]], [[Dithmenos~~]], [[Kikubaaqudgha]], [[Lugonu]], [[Makhleb]], or [[Yredelemnul]]). Switching to other gods or violating TSO's conduct will not result in any wrath, and converting to [[Elyvilon]] or [[Zin]] will transfer half of your piety to them.		The Shining One will only punish you if you convert to an evil god ([[Beogh]], [[Kikubaaqudgha]], [[Lugonu]], [[Makhleb]], or [[Yredelemnul]]). Switching to other gods or violating TSO's conduct will not result in any wrath, and converting to [[Elyvilon]] or [[Zin]] will transfer half of your piety to them.

	The possible forms of [[divine retribution]] include:		The possible forms of [[divine retribution]] include:

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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"
	'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/~~160~~</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)		'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>30 + (50 (max(piety - 30, 130)/130)</code>% (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2*HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)
	<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-4 piety)		<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-4 piety)
	'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"

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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"
	'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/160</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)		'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/160</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)
	<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-5 piety)		<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-4 piety)
	'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"
	*No new abilities.		*No new abilities.

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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"
	'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/160</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)		'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/160</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)
	<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[~~reflect~~]]ed and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-5 piety)		<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-5 piety)
	'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"
	*No new abilities.		*No new abilities.

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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"
	'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/~~160~~</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)		'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>30 + (50 (max(piety - 30, 130)/130)</code>% (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2*HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)
	<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-4 piety)		<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-4 piety)
	'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"

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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"
	'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/160</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)		'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/160</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)
	<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-5 piety)		<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-4 piety)
	'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"
	*No new abilities.		*No new abilities.

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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Righteous"
	'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/160</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)		'''Gain power from killing''' - You sometimes regain HP and MP whenever you kill demons, the undead, and evil creatures. You have a <code>(piety - 30)/160</code> (max. 80% at 160 piety) chance of healing <code>1d(2HD + 1) - 1 HP</code> HP and <code>1d(2 + HD/3) - 1 MP</code> MP when killing valid monsters.<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2122}}</ref><ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|mon-death.cc\|2126}}</ref> (Passive)
	<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[~~reflect~~]]ed and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-5 piety)		<span id="divine_shield"></span>'''Divine Shield''' - Grants a divine shield that will always block the next <code>3 + 2Invocations/5</code> blockable attacks,<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.1\|god-abil.cc\|1331}}</ref> rounded in a weighted fashion, ignoring the block limit. In addition, ranged attacks are [[reflection\|reflected]] and melee attackers have a 50% chance to be [[blind]]ed for 3-5 turns. The ability's block count decrements even if you would've blocked or dodged without it. The number of blocks is displayed in the status bar and has no time limit. It is controlled by TSO, so it can be used even if you wield a two-handed weapon, cannot hold a shield, have no SH, etc. (3 MP and 3-5 piety)
	'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Unflinching"
	*No new abilities.		*No new abilities.

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	==Racial Restrictions==		==Racial Restrictions==
	*Like the other [[good god]]s, The Shining One does not accept [[~~demonspawn~~]] or undead species ([[~~ghoul~~]]s, [[~~vampire~~]]s, or [[~~mummies~~]]) as followers.		*Like the other [[good god]]s, The Shining One does not accept [[Demonspawn]] or undead species ([[Revenant]]s, [[Poltergeist]]s, [[Mummies]]) as followers.
	*[[Demigod]]s may not worship The Shining One (or any other god).		*[[Demigod]]s may not worship The Shining One (or any other god).

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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level -]]''': "Acolyte"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level -]]''': "Acolyte"
	*'''Protection from harm''' - If you receive lethal damage, there's a piety-based chance that the Shining One may nullify the damage (at the cost of reducing your piety). This is possible even if you're under penance. The chance increases linearly from 10% at 0 piety to 28% at maximum. (Passive)		*'''Protection from harm''' - If you receive lethal damage, there's a piety-based chance that the Shining One may nullify the damage (at the cost of reducing your piety). This is possible even if you're under penance. The chance increases linearly from 10% at 0 piety to 28% at maximum. (Passive)
	*'''Divine Halo''' - You are surrounded by a [[halo]]. It starts off only illuminating you, but it grows in size every <code>piety/20</code> tiles, extending to your full [[line of sight]]. ~~Anything (except you)~~ inside the halo is easier to hit, and both you and monsters are revealed if [[invisible]]. Also, your [[stealth]] is divided by x2.5. (Passive)		*'''Divine Halo''' - You are surrounded by a [[halo]]. It starts off only illuminating you, but it grows in size every <code>piety/20</code> tiles, extending to your full [[line of sight]]. Enemies inside the halo become easier to hit, and both you and monsters are revealed if [[invisible]]. Also, your [[stealth]] is divided by x2.5. (Passive)
	*'''Protection from negative energy''' - The Shining One provides [[negative energy]] resistance. This improves as piety rises, up to rN+++ at full piety. (Passive)		*'''Protection from negative energy''' - The Shining One provides [[negative energy]] resistance. This improves as piety rises, up to rN+++ at full piety. (Passive)
	In addition, the Shining One protects your allies:		In addition, the Shining One protects your allies:
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	The Shining One is a decent, if not the best, god for the earlier stages of the game. The halo increases accuracy - both yours and your [[allies]]. Divine Shield comes early is generally useful; Divine Warriors are powerful enough for most of the game.		The Shining One is a decent, if not the best, god for the earlier stages of the game. The halo increases accuracy - both yours and your [[allies]]. Divine Shield comes early is generally useful; Divine Warriors are powerful enough for most of the game.

	However, TSO is often considered a weaker choice, due to having slower piety gain than many other gods. TSO also actively hurts you on first worship; at 0*, you'll lose stealth, invisibility, and the ability to [[stab]] for no benefit. Overall, TSO is a ''passable'' god, but not the greatest. Keep in mind that TSO itself is safe to abandon; you won't get wrath unless you switch to an [[evil]] god later. So if you get TSO from a [[faded altar]], no need to fret.		However, TSO is often considered a weaker choice, due to having slower piety gain than many other gods. TSO also actively hurts you on first worship; at 0*, you'll lose stealth, invisibility, and the ability to [[stab]], for no benefit in return. Overall, TSO is a ''passable'' god, but not the greatest. Keep in mind that TSO itself is safe to abandon; you won't get wrath unless you switch to an [[evil]] god later. So if you get TSO from a [[faded altar]], no need to fret.

	You'll also have to deal with several conducts, as you'll be unable to stab, go invisible, or use evil items/spells. This can matter significantly for certain starts, namely [[Hedge Wizard]]/[[Summoner]] (who start with [[Call Imp]]) and [[Necromancer]].		You'll also have to deal with several conducts, as you'll be unable to stab, go invisible, or use evil items/spells. This can matter significantly for certain starts, namely [[Hedge Wizard]]/[[Summoner]] (who start with [[Call Imp]]) and [[Necromancer]].