Please allow shrine to create followers either creature or converted humans (rope human to shrine) ones e.g defend you, similar to how zombies function but not in appearance.
You could also pray for resources once a day.
Most of this would be beneficial for anyone who’s base has been raided and want to get back on their feet again. It would speed the process up a bit.
Also excess items from the shrine say set antidote you can offer (to a certain high amount) in return for essence etc.