# Shrine of Mercury-Lugus (Latium)

**Entity Type:** Building

## Properties

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Region | Latium |
| Category | Shrine |
| Required Tier | [Equites](../population-tiers/tier-iii.md) |
| Dimensions | 3x3 (base), 4x4 (with roads) |
| Unlock Condition | Enough Faith |

## Description

Religious shrine dedicated to Mercury-Lugus, a syncretic deity combining the Roman god Mercury (god of commerce, communication, and travelers) with the Celtic god Lugus. Provides faith area effects to nearby residences.

## Costs

**Build Cost:** 100 gold, 5 Concrete

**Maintenance:** -16 gold

## Placement

| Requirement | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Road Required | Unknown |
| Warehouse Required | Unknown |

## Production

**Input:** None

**Output:** None (Service building)

## Area Effects

| Effect | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Faith | +2 |

## Specialists

| Specialist | Effects |
|------------|---------|
| Brian of the Many Blessings | Shrines in range: +0.5 Happiness area effect, +0.5 Health area effect, +0.5 Fire Safety area effect, -25% Upkeep cost. Legendary bonus: Follows the correct amount of gods. |

## Related Buildings

Other Shrines:
- [Shrine of Ceres (Latium)](./shrine-of-ceres-latium.md)
- [Shrine of Cernunnos (Latium)](./shrine-of-cernunnos-latium.md)
- [Shrine of Epona (Latium)](./shrine-of-epona-latium.md)
- [Shrine of Mars (Latium)](./shrine-of-mars-latium.md)
- [Shrine of Minerva (Latium)](./shrine-of-minerva-latium.md)
- [Shrine of Neptune (Latium)](./shrine-of-neptune-latium.md)

Albion Variants:
- [Shrine of Mercury-Lugus (Albion)](./shrine-of-mercury-lugus-albion.md)

## Usage Patterns

Place near residential areas to provide faith bonuses.

## Common Pitfalls

Requires faith unlock before construction.