Ruler's Divinity

Ruler's Divinity is a branch of magic practiced exclusively by the leaders of nations. When a large enough number of people truly profess loyalty and submission to a single individual, their recognition of that individual becomes solidified into a type of magic that empowers the one being worshiped, similar to the way a deity would gain power through the offerings and prayers of its followers.

Ruler's Divinity has a large number of variations in how it can be used, with the only common requirement being a sufficiently large base of followers. The specific abilities that come with it vary according to each user, though certain aspects and abilities can be passed down to successors of a dynasty.

## Divinity Archetype

At its most general, Ruler's Divinity is separated into two archetypes based on the method through which one presides over their kingdom. The archetype determines the method by which the user obtains power from their followers.

### The Monarch

The more common Divinity Archetype is the rule of the Monarch. This represents a legitimate rule by a king or queen who is accepted by their subjects as the rightful owner to the Throne. The Monarch Divinity obtains power through subjects of its kingdom who believe in the authority of the ruler. The more intense this belief in the Monarch, the more power an individual can contribute to the Divinity.

The downside of a Monarch Divinity is that the monarch is responsible for maintaining a high level of faith in the authority of the crown. Should people begin to lose confidence in the Monarch's ability to rule the realm, their power will also fall in tandem. In this way, the power of a Monarch is very much based on the well being, or at least the perceived well being of the people. In addition, should they repeatedly fail to solve a problem, they will slowly lose power as their subjects lose faith in their ability to rule.

### The Dictator

The Dictator Divinity represents power obtained through force by a single individual. Unlike the Monarch Divinity, a Dictator receives power from the fear of its subjects. By maintaining dominance over its realm, subjects under a Dictator Divinity are forced to recognize it, thus giving it power.

The primary weakness of the Dictator Divinity is its constant need for active ruling. If a Dictator remains passive for too long, the subjects of its realm will gradually start to lose their fear of the Dictator, potentially even rising in revolt, thus decreasing the power of the Divinity. A Dictator must therefore always work actively to make its subjects fear the crown, either by direct action within the realm or by conquering other nations, thus bringing in new people to feed the Divinity.

Dictator Divinities are typically stronger than Monarch Divinities in the short term, but cannot be maintained over a long period of time, as the subjects of the realm will eventually lose their initial fear of the Dictator.

## Known Divinities

### Tir Na Nog

Tir Na Nog is the Divinity passed down through the kings of Kepia. It is uniquely one of the only support based divinities, granting the user the ability to heal and enhance various abilities of their subjects.