The Empire, Forever Victorious!

Though not all Divine Secrets unlocked extra skills, when mastered, the first five each enabled Sages to use a special ability. The Divine State and Quantum Tunneling for the first two, and the Three Steps of the Preserver for the third secret. 

Drawing its name from one of the Lord's monikers, the Three Steps of the Preserver was a rather strange skill that couldn't be activated unless the caster managed to let go of their bloodlust, negative emotions and really all their defenses. After letting go, the Sage prayed the Lord for protection, leaving their fate in foreign hands. 

If the opponent also resolved to let go of their dark impulses, the battle ended. But if they approached the defenseless Sage with the slightest hint of nefarious intent, the Three Steps of the Preserver would kick in, destroying them instantly unless they possessed some form of divine protection.