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After Bjorkus recites the traditional prayer, Verna favors him with a small but approving smile. Taking some holy oil, she runs a finger from the spot above his eyes down the bridge of his nose. "Blessed are you, Bjorkus, son of Trudd. Your body may break, but your strength will never fail for the Mighty is with you."
The proud and respectable priestess nods approvingly at Bjorkus. "My name is Verna Dibh Muileata, a daughter of Magrim. Just as Magrim taught the first dwarves who lived upon this world to call upon the gods and channel their grace, so too will I teach you the secrets of Trudd's faith. First, stand before Trudd's shrine. Boldly declare to the god who you are and then humbly confess your greatest fear and your greatest failing. For it is only when we acknowledge yet overcome our weaknesses can we truly be strong. Second recite this prayer: 'Mighty Trudd, bless me with your strength. Fill me with your courage. Walk with me as I overcome the greatest challenge, myself.' Then resolve to do one thing that day, something that is a personal sacrifice that benefits those around you. Give to the homeless, defend somebody who can't defend themselves, or do another act of charity. If such an act of charity is impossible, perform the most difficult feat of strength possible to you, such as lifting a boulder or uprooting a tree. Repeat the prayer and the resolution (or feat of strength) everyday. Someday you will feel the power of Trudd inside of you. You will know when it occurs."
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