Divine Champions
The Alsmage has revealed that the practice of gods choosing to give specific individuals powers originated in the ancient times before the existence of the norse, and it was done in mass, with armies filling their ranks with such powerful champions of the worldwalking gods.
It is a practice that the gods of modern times engage in frequently. Promising worshippers of martial or magical might are chosen for imbuement of divine power that allows them easier execution of their divine's wishes and visions.
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