'''Valpurus ''' the Great Frog is the King of Gods, the highest of [[Gods|them all ]] and a mortal enemy of [[Mortifer]]. His alignment is L++ (extremely lawful). His [[godsAngel|archangel]]is called Inlux. The Wise know that the [[World Map|world ]] is really a square pancake which He Valpurus carries on His back. This is why the Cathedral and the whole city of [[Attnam]] are dedicated to His worship. His alignment is L++ (extremely lawful)
==Praying==
You should only pray to Valpurus after maximizing your relationship with him.
Pleased:*Grants the player Note that Valpurus is a valpurium two-handed sword (1500gbusy god and does not respond well to ordinary mortals bothering Him with their prayers. You should only pray to Valpurus after becoming His champion. Offer sacrifices to Him until He declares you His champion, DAM 7-12then it is safe to pray. Repeat this process after each prayer, accurate, almost unbreakable)*Grants the player as Valpurus is also a valpurium [[shield]] (1050g, highly accurate, almost unbreakable)fickle god and his favour does not last. *Summons a friendly angel - but === Good Effects === When pleased, Valpurus will not summon his archangel Inlux since she is in the service do one of the Cathedral.following for you:
Angry:*Smites you with grant a small hammer doing direct damage to your head[[valpurium]] [[Large swords|two-handed sword]] [1500g, DAM 7-12, accurate, almost unbreakable],
You hear booming voice: "DEFEAT MORTIFER WITH THIS, MY PALADIN!" A sword glittering with holy might appears from nothing. * grant a [[valpurium]] [[shield]] [1050g, highly accurate, almost unbreakable], You hear booming voice: "THIS WILL PROTECT THEE FROM MORTIFER, MY PALADIN!" A shield glittering with holy might appears from nothing. As all gods, Valpurus also has a small chance of either summoning a friendly [[angel]] as a [[pet]] for you, or giving you a random [[item]] attached to Him (though the only non-artifact item attached to Valpurus is the [[Holy Handgrenade of Antioch]]). Note that no matter how high is your favour with Valpurus, he will not summon his archangel Inlux, since she is in the service of the Cathedral. === Bad Effects === When angry, Valpurus smites you with a small hammer, doing direct damage to your head. As all gods, Valpurus can also summon a hostile angel when extremely angry. ==Altars==
[[Image:Valpurus.png]]
There is an a guaranteed [[altar to ]] of Valpurus in the Cathedral of [[Attnam]]. It is watched attended by a [[Priest]] who will cure leprosy[[diseases]], re-attach limbs, or summon new limbs (and offer other services, for a price). Other altars of Valpurus can be found randomly in the [[dungeon]]s.
==Aligned ItemsArtifacts ==
Several [[artifacts]] are attached to Valpurus. Offering these [[items ]] to Valpurus at his altar will receive grant you a greater bonus towards your relation favour with Him:
* [[Justifier|The Justifier]], * [[Body Armor|Shirt of the Golden Eagle]], * [[Valuables|Left Nut of Petrus]]
Or any item made of the materials [[valpuriumValpurium]] or and [[golden eagle feather]][[materials]] are also attached to Valpurus and items made of them will grant increased favour.
== Trivia ==
* Valpurus was originally called Valpuri, before all god names were latinized.
* [http://ivan.sourceforge.net/stack/ The Holy Stack of Valpuri] contains some interesting information about the church of Valpurus and the IVAN developers.
* [http://ivan.sourceforge.net/stack/Images/Valpuri.jpg The true form of Valpurus] as found in the link above.