diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/traits/definitions.dm b/code/__DEFINES/traits/definitions.dm
index 3a30bf775e9..44c821a1da5 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/traits/definitions.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/traits/definitions.dm
@@ -352,6 +352,8 @@ Remember to update _globalvars/traits.dm if you're adding/removing/renaming trai
 #define TRAIT_CRITICAL_RESISTANCE "Critical Resistance"
 #define TRAIT_CRITICAL_WEAKNESS	"Critical Weakness"
 #define TRAIT_MANIAC_AWOKEN	"Awoken"
+/// for faith conversions
+#define TRAIT_SHEPERD "Sheperd"
 /// Doesn't consume stamina
 #define TRAIT_NOSTAMINA	"Indefatigable"
 /// Can't fall asleep
diff --git a/code/_globalvars/traits.dm b/code/_globalvars/traits.dm
index 50bb4158c86..94bff20a616 100644
--- a/code/_globalvars/traits.dm
+++ b/code/_globalvars/traits.dm
@@ -188,6 +188,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(traits_by_type, list(
 		"Recognized" = TRAIT_RECOGNIZED,
 		"Member of the Oratorium Throni Vacui" = TRAIT_INQUISITION,
 		"Inflexible" = TRAIT_UNDODGING,
+		"Soul Shepherd" = TRAIT_SHEPERD,
 	),
 	/obj/item/bodypart = list(
 		"TRAIT_PARALYSIS" = TRAIT_PARALYSIS
@@ -318,6 +319,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(roguetraits, list(
 	TRAIT_COIN_ILLITERATE = span_info("I care little for the concept of coins and prefer to barter via other means."),
 	TRAIT_LUCKY_COOK = span_info("Xylix smiles upon my cooking, I often end up with impossible amounts of extra goods..."),
 	TRAIT_ABOMINATION = span_info("I am an abomination, others will recognise me for what I am"),
+	TRAIT_SHEPERD = span_notice("I have been chosen by the gods to enact their word. I can manipulate their faith"),
 ))
 
 /// value -> trait name, generated on use from trait_by_type global
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/books.dm b/code/game/objects/items/books.dm
index 98db6e226cb..f47915590e2 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/books.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/books.dm
@@ -1685,13 +1685,27 @@ ____________End of Example*/
 	verses_file = "strings/psybibble.txt"
 
 /obj/item/book/bibble/psy/attack(mob/living/M, mob/living/user, list/modifiers)
-	if(istype(user) && istype(user.patron, /datum/patron/psydon))
-		if(!user.can_read(src))
+	var/datum/patron/old_patron = M.patron
+	var/datum/patron/new_patron = user.patron
+	if(open && HAS_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_SHEPERD))
+		if(old_patron == new_patron)
+			return
+		if(alert(M, "Accept [new_patron.name] as your new master?", "BAPTIZE", "YES", "NO") != "NO")
+			ADD_TRAIT(M, TRAIT_DIVINE_CONVERT, DEVOTION_TRAIT)
+			to_chat(M, "<span class='god_[lowertext(new_patron.name)]'>You have devoted yourself to [new_patron.name]!</span>")
+			log_game("PATRON: [key_name(M)] changed their patron from [old_patron.name] to [new_patron.name]")
+			visible_message("A bright light flashes out from [M] as it channels divine focus.")
+			playsound(src, 'sound/magic/bless.ogg', 50, TRUE)
+			M.set_patron(new_patron)
+
+	else
+		if(istype(user) && istype(user.patron, /datum/patron/psydon))
+			if(!user.can_read(src))
+				return
+			M.apply_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/buff/blessed)
+			user.visible_message(span_notice("[user] blesses [M]."))
+			playsound(user, 'sound/magic/bless.ogg', 100, FALSE)
 			return
-		M.apply_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/buff/blessed)
-		user.visible_message(span_notice("[user] blesses [M]."))
-		playsound(user, 'sound/magic/bless.ogg', 100, FALSE)
-		return
 
 /datum/status_effect/buff/blessed
 	id = "blessed"
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/adventurer/types/pilgrim/rare/preacher.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/adventurer/types/pilgrim/rare/preacher.dm
index c6a699e3c81..53e2507d6f8 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/adventurer/types/pilgrim/rare/preacher.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/adventurer/types/pilgrim/rare/preacher.dm
@@ -11,14 +11,16 @@
 	allowed_patrons = list(/datum/patron/psydon, /datum/patron/psydon/extremist)
 
 	skills = list(
-		/datum/skill/misc/reading = 4,
+		/datum/skill/misc/reading = 6,
 		/datum/skill/misc/music = 1,
 		/datum/skill/combat/wrestling = 2,
-		/datum/skill/combat/unarmed = 2
+		/datum/skill/combat/unarmed = 2,
+		/datum/skill/combat/whipsflails = 2
 	)
 
 	traits = list(
-		TRAIT_FOREIGNER
+		TRAIT_FOREIGNER,
+		TRAIT_SHEPERD,
 	)
 
 	languages = list(/datum/language/newpsydonic)
@@ -33,7 +35,7 @@
 	name = "Preacher (Pilgrim)"
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/shortboots
 	belt = /obj/item/storage/belt/leather/rope
-	beltr = /obj/item/flashlight/flare/torch/lantern
+	beltr = /obj/item/flashlight/flare/torch/lantern/copper
 	shirt = /obj/item/clothing/shirt/undershirt/priest
 	pants = /obj/item/clothing/pants/tights/colored/black
 	neck = /obj/item/clothing/neck/psycross