Applied theology

Applied theology is the practice of using the grace of gods to conduct miracles and otherwise influence the physical world. A priest or priestess would act as an intercessor on behalf of a deity who would then conduct the requested miracle either in exchange for worship, sacrifice or as simple unrequited grace.

It was the predecessor of Craft, the main way mortals had to influence the world in the way that gods do up until the publication of Das Thaumas by Maestre Gerhardt. It is still practiced in cities where deities hold sway, such as Alt Coulumb and Iskar, but has otherwise given way to Craft.