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Block the Elements

2023-09-14T19:51:10Z

REROE: Fixed mnemonic

{{Player System Manager
|mnemonic = blockelements
|type = Passive Buff
|requirements =
|availableto = [[Warrior]]s, [[Paladin]]s
|availablein = Shield Specializations
}}
{{PSMcosts
|sq1 = 6|se1 = - |pu1 = -
|sq2 = 12
|sq3 = 18
}}
{{TOC limit|2}}
{{PSMinfo
|description = You may have been struck by an elemental blade or ball spell, but you know that you can use your shield to mitigate their effects.
|mechanics = Reduces the damage dealt from elemental flares and ball spell explosions. Each additional rank provides for greater damage reduction, as do larger sized shields.

Provides a random 5 to 10 crit padding, +5 for rank 2, +10 for rank 3, and -2 per shield size below tower (tower has no penalty)<ref>GM Naijin, [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/532373273816858636/837390863449063524"Conversation About Block the Elements"], ''GemStone IV Discord#Mechanics'', 2021-04-29T19:12Z</ref><ref>GM Naijin, [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/532373273816858636/837391492230021122"Conversation About Block the Elements"], ''GemStone IV Discord#Mechanics'', 2021-04-29T19:14Z</ref>.
:'''Rank 1''': Random 5-10 crit padding
:'''Rank 2''': +5 crit padding (Random 10 to 15)
:'''Rank 3''': +10 crit padding (Random 15 to 20)

Shield size penalties:
:'''Small''': -6 Penalty
:'''Medium''': -4 Penalty
:'''Large''': -2 Penalty
:'''Tower''': 0 Penalty
|additionalinfo =
=== Messaging ===

Protection against a retributive flare from a [[fire mage]]:
<pre{{log2|margin-right=400px}}>
The fire mage looks upon you with utter hatred. Flames shoot from her eyes and engulf you!
<b>You manage to block some of the elemental damage with your eonake scaled greatshield!</b>
... 10 points of damage!
Burst of flames to neck chars skin. Yuck!
You are stunned for 1 round!
</pre>
}}
== References ==

Symbol of Restoration

2023-08-12T16:42:43Z

REROE:

{{Order of Voln navigation}}
'''Step 17'''

The '''Symbol of Restoration''', governed by Lord [[Cholen]] is obtained at the seventeenth step of the [[Order of Voln]]. This symbol restores half a members lost [[Hitpoint|health]] points up to a maximum of 50 HPs per use. There is minimum restoration of 10 HPs. It does not heal injuries or stop bleeding.

==Messaging==

<div {{log}}>>sym of restoration<br>
You feel the power of the symbol course through your body.</div>

==Favor Cost==
{{Spoiler}}

[[Favor]] cost is based on the member's level. See [[Favor#Symbol Use Favor Cost|Table]] for specific examples. Symbol of Restoration has a relative cost of 4x [[Symbol of Protection]]. In other words, 1 use of Restoration has the same favor cost as 4 activations of [[Symbol of Protection]].

===Favor Required to Obtain Symbol of Restoration===

'''Formula: <tt>1600 + (( level<sup>2</sup> × 30 ) ÷ 3 )</tt>'''

Ex. level 15 member: <tt>1600 + ((15 × 15 × 30) ÷ 3) = 3850 favor</tt>

Ex. level 20 member: <tt>1600 + ((20 × 20 × 30) ÷ 3) = 5600 favor</tt>

===Monk's Teaching and Instruction Highlights===
*[[Cholen]] is a prankster but also has a serious side.
*He can be a deadly foe. You would rue the day you were at the receiving end of his pale wood longbow.
*He taught us how to restore some health, though the symbol will not cure bleeding or mend visible wounds.

=== [[Wehnimer's Landing]] Task ===
To complete this task you must [[ACT (verb)]] funny/silly before an least one other Voln member on the museum rooftop. It will be necessary to perform several acts, eliciting laughter, before Cholen will appear.
*Directions to rooftop: Go Museum, Climb Stair, Go Mahogany Arch, Go Onyx Arch, Go Ebonwood Arch, Go Modwir Door, Search, Climb Stairs, Climb Rope (Lich ID 15567).
*ACT several times before an audience of Voln members.
*To exit rooftop: Climb Drainpipe.
*Return to monk to receive symbol. (Lich ID: 18196)

=== [[Ta'Vaalor]] Task ===
To complete this task you must [[ACT (verb)]] funny/silly before an audience of other Voln members upstairs in the theater. It will be necessary to perform several acts, eliciting laughter, before Cholen will appear.
*Go Theater, Go Stairs (Lich ID: 10437)
*ACT several times before an audience of Voln members.
*Return to monk to receive symbol.

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[[Category:Order of Voln]]
[[Category:Symbols]]

Symbol of Dreams

2023-03-16T23:29:56Z

REROE: /* Wehnimer's Landing Task */

{{Order of Voln navigation}}
'''Step 24'''

The '''Symbol of Dreams''', governed by Lord [[Ronan]] is obtained at the twenty fourth step of the [[Order of Voln]]. When invoked the user will automatically lie down and fall asleep. Although it isn't a requirement, it is best to use this on a [[node]] or other safe location. While under the influence of this symbol the member will have increased [[stat]], [[Mana point|mana]], [[Spirit point|spirit]] and [[Hitpoint|health]] recovery.

==Syntax==
Type:<br>
Symbol of Dreams (can be abbreviated)

==Benefits==
*Increased [[Statistic|stat]] recovery from [[Death's Sting]].
*Increased [[Mana]] recovery.
*Increased [[Spirit]] recovery.
*Increased [[Hitpoint|Health]] recovery.

===Mana regeneration formula===
'''On-node'''
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=37%}}>'''Mana regeneration per dream pulse = [[Trunc]][0.20 × (maximum mana - remaining mana)]</div>

'''Off-node'''
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=37%}}>'''Mana regeneration per dream pulse = Trunc[0.10 × (maximum mana - remaining mana)]</div>

Current maximum mana includes any additional bonus from [[Manna (203)|manna bread]] or [[enhancive]]s.

==Messaging==
Initial activation on node:
<div {{log}}>>symbol of dreams<br>
You feel suddenly tired and lie down for a nap.</div>

Initial activation off node:
<div {{log}}>>symbol of dreams
You feel suddenly tired and lie down for a nap.
A tinge of nervousness makes going to sleep harder, but you manage.</div>

Pulse messaging:
<div {{log}}>You rest peacefully.</div>

Dream messaging:
<div {{log}}>A woman appears before you and holds your hand, leading you through a doorway and outside onto a busy street.

You suddenly smell the rotting flesh of a corpse and hear the slow scraping sounds of something wounded coming your way.

You stop to rest in a child's rocking chair. You also hear the child humming a nursery rhyme.

You see yourself as a child playing with other children. The sight changes quickly from laughter and joy to anger and frustration as someone knocks you down by accident. A nasty fight and a bloodied nose end the encounter.

You cradle a child in your arms. It coos and gurgles in delight when it catches sight of your face.

You hear soft music and decide to follow it to its source. At that moment, a long staircase unfolds before you and you begin to climb it.

Words appear in the sky written in blood, "Heed the signs!"

You are walking through a pile of flower petals.

A lone horse canters by, its saddle empty.

You pick up a lyre and begin to sing a song about a poor hero and how he saved a princess from a great terror.

A man appears and points to a mountain. Without a thought, you begin to climb it.

A road appears before you.

>Additional messaging<</div>

==[[Favor]] Cost==
{{Spoiler}}

Favor cost is based on the member's level. See [[Favor#Symbol Use Favor Cost|Table]] for specific examples. Each use has a relative favor cost of 6x [[Symbol of Protection]]. In other words, 1 activation of Symbol of Dreams uses the same amount of favor as 6 activations of Sym of Protection.

===[[Favor]] Required to Obtain Symbol of Dreams ===
'''Formula:
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=70%}}><center>'''2300 + (( level<sup>2</sup> × 40) ÷ 3 )</center></div>
Example 1:
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=60%}}>level 15 member: 2300 + ((15 × 15 × 40) ÷ 3) = 5300 favor</div>
Example 2:
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=60%}}>level 20 member: 2300 + ((20 × 20 × 40) ÷ 3) = 7633 favor</div>

===Monk's Teaching and Instruction Highlights===

*[[Ronan]] knows about the healing power of rest and sleep and has taught us how to accelerate this healing process.
*If you rest after recalling this Symbol, you will experience a quickening of your [[Hitpoint|health]], [[Spirit points|life]], and [[Mana point|vitality]].

=== [[Wehnimer's Landing]] Task ===
*To gain Ronan's blessing, one must proceed to the onyx altar atop [[A Popular History of Melgorehn's Reach|Melgorehn's Reach]] and there lie down when the moonbeam hits the altar.
*https://web.archive.org/web/20201010055726/https://sites.google.com/site/loresinging/voln-for-dummies/voln-landing
*Alternatively, try lich #18185 then wait for "Suddenly a beam of light" and then lie down. If you get stuck with go2, try the above link.
*Return to monk to receive symbol (Lich ID: 18188)

=== [[Ta'Vaalor]] Task ===

*In the same room as the monk, you must JUMP into the pit
*SEARCH until you find a stone-carved door, then GO DOOR. Ignore all other doors.
*SMELL until you have a scent of a battlefield, then GO BATTLEFIELD.
*LISTEN until you hear a nightingale, then GO NIGHTINGALE.
:: Now, Ronan will test you.
*If Ronan moves right or left, LEAN in the opposite direction.
*If Ronan glances at your feet, JUMP.
*If he holds a weapon at your head, DUCK.
*If his spear is aimed at your chest, FALL.
*If he puts you to sleep, ROLL.

*Once complete, you will be returned to the monk to receive the symbol.

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[[Category:Order of Voln]]
[[Category:Symbols]]

Symbol of Return

2023-03-16T23:29:38Z

REROE: /* Ta'Vaalor Task */

{{Order of Voln navigation}}
'''Step 25'''

The '''Symbol of Return''', governed by Lady [[Lumnis]], is obtained at the twenty fifth step of the [[Order of Voln]]. Invoking this symbol will cause the player and all group members to be instantly transported (aka fogged) to one of several Voln anchor locations depending upon the member's location at the time of use. This is one-way travel only that cannot be targeted. In certain locations, such as [[:File:WL-graveyard.gif|Shadow Valley]] and [[Old Ta'Faendryl]] there are group restrictions and only the member will be transported.

==Syntax==

Symbol of Return

<small>Note: Caution should be used when typing this symbol. If abbreviated to Sym of Ret the member will invoke Symbol of Retribution instead of Symbol of Return.</small>

==Messaging==
First Person (returning to [[Wehnimer's Landing]] Voln monastery courtyard):<br>

<div {{log}}>>symbol of return
Your surroundings blur into a white fog . . .

[Courtyard]
A well maintained and healthy garden occupies the entirety of the courtyard. The air here is cool and crisp, but the bulk of the monastery shelters you from wind and makes the air bracing instead of chilling. In the center of the garden is a natural spring bubbling up several inches above the surface of the encircling pool of crystal clear water. A large stone and iron gate blocks the entrance to the monastery flanked by a statue of a woman carrying a crystal staff and a set of crystalline keys facing a second statue of a kneeling young man bedecked in battle-worn black chain armor. You also see a mottled grey hedgehog, some ambrominas leaf, some woth flower, a large fel tree and a polished marble bench with some stuff on it.</div>

Third Person:

<div {{log}}><Name> blurs into a white fog and vanishes!</div>

==Return Locations==

*Voln monastery ([[Wehnimer's Landing]] area)
*Liabo Plaza ([[Solhaven]] area)
*Tower Ruins (Solhaven trail area)
*Voln ([[Icemule Trace]] area)
*Temple ([[Teras Isle]] area)
*Ledge ([[:File:WL-graveyard.gif|Shadow Valley]]) area

==Favor Cost==
{{Spoiler}}

Symbol of Return favor cost is based on the member's level (not Voln rank). See [[Favor#Symbol Use Favor Cost|Table]] for specific examples. Each use has a relative favor cost of 10x [[Symbol of Protection]]. In other words, 1 activation of Sym of Return uses the same amount of favor as 10 activations of Sym of Protection.

===[[Favor]] Required to Obtain Symbol of Return ===

'''Formula: <tt>2400 + (( level<sup>2</sup> × 40) ÷ 3 )</tt>'''

Ex. level 15 member: <tt>2400 + ((15 × 15 × 40) ÷ 3) = 5400 favor</tt>

Ex. level 20 member: <tt>2400 + ((20 × 20 × 40) ÷ 3) = 7733 favor</tt>

==Monk's Teaching and Instruction Highlights==
*[[Lumnis]] showed us how to protect our mind and spirit with the [[Symbol of Transcendence]], and now she has taught us how to return safely to our homes.
*Lumnis gave us the power to return us and our group to a place of safety here within the walls of the brotherhood.

==[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Task ==
To gain [[Lumnis]]' blessing, one must proceed to the black sands beach area (Lich ID: 7626) and locate the hermit who will ask three questions. Success will depend on answering each question correctly. More detail is available here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201010055726/https://sites.google.com/site/loresinging/voln-for-dummies/voln-landing

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If you would like spoilers, click on expand to view the currently documented questions and answers.
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
*'''Q:''' Does the Order of Voln have a secret agenda?<br>''A:'' No
*'''Q:''' The Order was first made up of only one race. Which was it?<br>''A:'' Giantmen
*'''Q:''' What was the site of the first monastery of our order?<br>''A:'' Tafali
*'''Q:''' Which lord is master of the Mana?<br>''A:'' Koar
*'''Q:''' Whom does the Order of Voln honor?<br>''A:'' Liabo
*'''Q:''' (something about whom Voln serves)<br>''A:'' Lorminstra
*'''Q:''' The Order of Voln is dedicated to freeing what?<br>''A:'' Undead
*'''Q:''' What was the name of the man that visited Lord Fasthr and his men and helped them in their fight?<br>''A:'' Voln
</div>
</div>

*Return to monk to receive symbol (Lich ID: 18189)

== [[Ta'Vaalor]] Task ==
*https://web.archive.org/web/20201010055727/https://sites.google.com/site/loresinging/voln-for-dummies/voln-vaalor
*Return to monk to receive symbol

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[[Category:Order of Voln]]
[[Category:Symbols]]
[[category:Transport]]

Symbol of Return

2023-03-16T23:28:55Z

REROE: /* Wehnimer's Landing Task */

{{Order of Voln navigation}}
'''Step 25'''

The '''Symbol of Return''', governed by Lady [[Lumnis]], is obtained at the twenty fifth step of the [[Order of Voln]]. Invoking this symbol will cause the player and all group members to be instantly transported (aka fogged) to one of several Voln anchor locations depending upon the member's location at the time of use. This is one-way travel only that cannot be targeted. In certain locations, such as [[:File:WL-graveyard.gif|Shadow Valley]] and [[Old Ta'Faendryl]] there are group restrictions and only the member will be transported.

==Syntax==

Symbol of Return

<small>Note: Caution should be used when typing this symbol. If abbreviated to Sym of Ret the member will invoke Symbol of Retribution instead of Symbol of Return.</small>

==Messaging==
First Person (returning to [[Wehnimer's Landing]] Voln monastery courtyard):<br>

<div {{log}}>>symbol of return
Your surroundings blur into a white fog . . .

[Courtyard]
A well maintained and healthy garden occupies the entirety of the courtyard. The air here is cool and crisp, but the bulk of the monastery shelters you from wind and makes the air bracing instead of chilling. In the center of the garden is a natural spring bubbling up several inches above the surface of the encircling pool of crystal clear water. A large stone and iron gate blocks the entrance to the monastery flanked by a statue of a woman carrying a crystal staff and a set of crystalline keys facing a second statue of a kneeling young man bedecked in battle-worn black chain armor. You also see a mottled grey hedgehog, some ambrominas leaf, some woth flower, a large fel tree and a polished marble bench with some stuff on it.</div>

Third Person:

<div {{log}}><Name> blurs into a white fog and vanishes!</div>

==Return Locations==

*Voln monastery ([[Wehnimer's Landing]] area)
*Liabo Plaza ([[Solhaven]] area)
*Tower Ruins (Solhaven trail area)
*Voln ([[Icemule Trace]] area)
*Temple ([[Teras Isle]] area)
*Ledge ([[:File:WL-graveyard.gif|Shadow Valley]]) area

==Favor Cost==
{{Spoiler}}

Symbol of Return favor cost is based on the member's level (not Voln rank). See [[Favor#Symbol Use Favor Cost|Table]] for specific examples. Each use has a relative favor cost of 10x [[Symbol of Protection]]. In other words, 1 activation of Sym of Return uses the same amount of favor as 10 activations of Sym of Protection.

===[[Favor]] Required to Obtain Symbol of Return ===

'''Formula: <tt>2400 + (( level<sup>2</sup> × 40) ÷ 3 )</tt>'''

Ex. level 15 member: <tt>2400 + ((15 × 15 × 40) ÷ 3) = 5400 favor</tt>

Ex. level 20 member: <tt>2400 + ((20 × 20 × 40) ÷ 3) = 7733 favor</tt>

==Monk's Teaching and Instruction Highlights==
*[[Lumnis]] showed us how to protect our mind and spirit with the [[Symbol of Transcendence]], and now she has taught us how to return safely to our homes.
*Lumnis gave us the power to return us and our group to a place of safety here within the walls of the brotherhood.

==[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Task ==
To gain [[Lumnis]]' blessing, one must proceed to the black sands beach area (Lich ID: 7626) and locate the hermit who will ask three questions. Success will depend on answering each question correctly. More detail is available here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201010055726/https://sites.google.com/site/loresinging/voln-for-dummies/voln-landing

<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="border: none; text-align:left; background: #FFF; padding: 0px 10px; margin: 0px 5px; background: #FFF;">
If you would like spoilers, click on expand to view the currently documented questions and answers.
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
*'''Q:''' Does the Order of Voln have a secret agenda?<br>''A:'' No
*'''Q:''' The Order was first made up of only one race. Which was it?<br>''A:'' Giantmen
*'''Q:''' What was the site of the first monastery of our order?<br>''A:'' Tafali
*'''Q:''' Which lord is master of the Mana?<br>''A:'' Koar
*'''Q:''' Whom does the Order of Voln honor?<br>''A:'' Liabo
*'''Q:''' (something about whom Voln serves)<br>''A:'' Lorminstra
*'''Q:''' The Order of Voln is dedicated to freeing what?<br>''A:'' Undead
*'''Q:''' What was the name of the man that visited Lord Fasthr and his men and helped them in their fight?<br>''A:'' Voln
</div>
</div>

*Return to monk to receive symbol (Lich ID: 18189)

== [[Ta'Vaalor]] Task ==
*https://sites.google.com/site/loresinging/voln-for-dummies/voln-vaalor
*Return to monk to receive symbol

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[[Category:Order of Voln]]
[[Category:Symbols]]
[[category:Transport]]