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Oracle

  • Cost: 300 Shields

    Prerequisite: Mysticism

    Effect: Doubles the effectiveness of all Temples.

    Effects expire with the discovery of Theology.

    This is a nice extra to keep your citizens happy, but you don't really need it if you have the Hanging Gardens. If you don't and have trouble controlling your citizens, then build it. Of course I'm referring to the higher levels such as King/Emperor/Deity. On lower levels you don't really need it.