Mortals under divine protection cannot be slain, and their divine protection will remain until they commit an offensive act. The Gods are a benevolent breed and this, it is hoped, will benefit all of mortalkind. All mortals below the level of Ordainable gain protection after a ride on the Ship of the Dead, and the protection is negated by a voluntary offensive or hostile act. Divine protection is withdrawn from any who hold it every Avalonian New Year's Day, on the 1st of Midwinter. There are also occasions when divine protection, by Olympian mandate, is stripped after a certain period of time has elapsed regardless of action or deed.
Not a single Avalonian is under divine protection nor is anyone currently safeguarded by a resurrection aura.
See HELP PROTECTION and HELP SHIPAURA for details on divine protection and the aura of resurrection.
