Purification Song (1004) - Revision history

SURIAL: Fixed some errors and overly cautious wording. 1004 cannot actually kill you with a crit (it can kill you only if you're below about 70HP, via health point loss), and can only cause hand wounds. Also clarified effect of gem quality on explosion chance.

2026-03-24T16:10:17Z

Fixed some errors and overly cautious wording. 1004 cannot actually kill you with a crit (it can kill you only if you're below about 70HP, via health point loss), and can only cause hand wounds. Also clarified effect of gem quality on explosion chance.

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	<section begin=description /><noinclude>'''Purification Song''' removes</noinclude><includeonly>Removes</includeonly> blemishes and other impurities from [[gem]]s, thereby increasing the quality and value of them. Each successful cast on a gem increases the value by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.<section end=description />		<section begin=description /><noinclude>'''Purification Song''' removes</noinclude><includeonly>Removes</includeonly> blemishes and other impurities from [[gem]]s, thereby increasing the quality and value of them. Each successful cast on a gem increases the value by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.<section end=description />

	There is a chance of failure each cast that increases the more the gem is sung to, ~~and~~ ~~can~~ ~~end~~ in ~~damaging~~ or ~~destroying~~ the gem and ~~hurting~~ the singer in the process. ~~Failures~~ ~~can~~ ~~cause [[hitpoint]]~~ (~~HP)~~ ~~loss~~, ~~minor~~ or ~~moderate~~ ~~limb~~ ~~[[wound]]s,~~ ~~stuns,~~ ~~and~~ ~~even~~ ~~death. When a~~ gem ~~is sung to multiple times~~, ~~there is usually~~ a ~~warning~~ ~~prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on~~ the ~~first~~ ~~attempt,~~ ~~this~~ ~~should~~ ~~not~~ ~~be considered a reliable safety measure~~.		There is a chance of failure each cast that increases the more the gem is sung to. On failure, the gem explodes. This destroys the gem and hurts the singer in the process, causing a wound (rank 1, 2, or 3) to the hand that held the gem, and a stun (if the wound is rank 2 or higher).

			Chances of exploding the gem increase based on the gem's quality and how often it has been sung to. In other words, a gem of high quality (as assessed via the `APPRAISE` verb by someone with sufficient trading ranks, for example) is far more likely to explode. Failure can occur even on the first attempt.

	It is possible to sing to a gem so well that the gem transforms to complete purity and becomes a '''[[pure gem]]''', which cannot be further purified for increased value.		It is possible to sing to a gem so well that the gem transforms to complete purity and becomes a '''[[pure gem]]''', which cannot be further purified for increased value.
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	Sing Roundtime 3 Seconds.		Sing Roundtime 3 Seconds.
	</pre>		</pre>

			Note, the character in this snippet died due to the health point loss. The damage can never directly kill you as it always damages the hand. Damage will maximally be around up to 60HP, therefore, signing with more health than that is generally safe.

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Transclusion markup fix

2023-01-24T14:31:32Z

Transclusion markup fix

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	<section begin=description /><noinclude>'''Purification Song''' removes</noinclude></includeonly>Removes</includeonly> blemishes and other impurities from [[gem]]s, thereby increasing the quality and value of them. Each successful cast on a gem increases the value by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.<section end=description />		<section begin=description /><noinclude>'''Purification Song''' removes</noinclude><includeonly>Removes</includeonly> blemishes and other impurities from [[gem]]s, thereby increasing the quality and value of them. Each successful cast on a gem increases the value by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.<section end=description />

	There is a chance of failure each cast that increases the more the gem is sung to, and can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[hitpoint]] (HP) loss, minor or moderate limb [[wound]]s, stuns, and even death. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.		There is a chance of failure each cast that increases the more the gem is sung to, and can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[hitpoint]] (HP) loss, minor or moderate limb [[wound]]s, stuns, and even death. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.

GS4-XERAPHINA at 05:08, 18 January 2023

2023-01-18T05:08:45Z

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	'''Purification Song''' removes blemishes and other impurities from [[gem]]s, thereby increasing the quality and value of them. Each successful cast on a gem increases the value by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.		<section begin=description /><noinclude>'''Purification Song''' removes</noinclude></includeonly>Removes</includeonly> blemishes and other impurities from [[gem]]s, thereby increasing the quality and value of them. Each successful cast on a gem increases the value by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.<section end=description />

	There is a chance of failure each cast that increases the more the gem is sung to, and can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[hitpoint]] (HP) loss, minor or moderate limb [[wound]]s, stuns, and even death. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.		There is a chance of failure each cast that increases the more the gem is sung to, and can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[hitpoint]] (HP) loss, minor or moderate limb [[wound]]s, stuns, and even death. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.

NAAMIT: Undo revision 162397 by BURTNETTJ (talk) This messaging is already down below.

2022-02-26T12:41:21Z

Undo revision 162397 by BURTNETTJ (talk) This messaging is already down below.

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	== Messaging ==		== Messaging ==
	;These messages are listed in order of increasing danger of failure.		;These messages are listed in order of increasing danger of failure.

	Purified
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>begins to twist and turn as the very essence flows into it filling the imperfections.</pre>

	Normal		Normal

BURTNETTJ: /* Messaging */

2022-02-26T08:38:59Z

Messaging

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	== Messaging ==		== Messaging ==
	;These messages are listed in order of increasing danger of failure.		;These messages are listed in order of increasing danger of failure.

			Purified
			<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>begins to twist and turn as the very essence flows into it filling the imperfections.</pre>

	Normal		Normal

FIRENSIA: added "death" to the list of possible results from failed purifying gems - my bard died recently (and it was not from blood loss as far as i could tell, my bard has 216 blood)

2020-05-17T06:29:28Z

added "death" to the list of possible results from failed purifying gems - my bard died recently (and it was not from blood loss as far as i could tell, my bard has 216 blood)

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	'''Purification Song''' removes blemishes and other impurities from [[gem]]s, thereby increasing the quality and value of them. Each successful cast on a gem increases the value by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.		'''Purification Song''' removes blemishes and other impurities from [[gem]]s, thereby increasing the quality and value of them. Each successful cast on a gem increases the value by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.

	There is a chance of failure each cast that increases the more the gem is sung to, and can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[hitpoint]] (HP) loss, minor or moderate limb [[wound]]s, and even ~~stuns~~. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.		There is a chance of failure each cast that increases the more the gem is sung to, and can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[hitpoint]] (HP) loss, minor or moderate limb [[wound]]s, stuns, and even death. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.

	It is possible to sing to a gem so well that the gem transforms to complete purity and becomes a '''[[pure gem]]''', which cannot be further purified for increased value.		It is possible to sing to a gem so well that the gem transforms to complete purity and becomes a '''[[pure gem]]''', which cannot be further purified for increased value.

ECHEAUX: Undo revision 115499 by ECHEAUX (talk)

2019-04-15T18:07:48Z

Undo revision 115499 by ECHEAUX (talk)

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	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>In response to your voice, the gem glows luminously, its crystalline structure reforming as the gem '''becomes more perfect'''.</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>In response to your voice, the gem glows luminously, its crystalline structure reforming as the gem '''becomes more perfect'''.</pre>

	Usually this message will be seen at maximum twice ~~(but can be see more)~~, indicating the gem value is approaching the limit of your skill to purify:		Usually this message will be seen at maximum twice, indicating the gem value is approaching the limit of your skill to purify:
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the gem hums in response to the resonance of your voice, appearing '''smoother and more pure in color.'''</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the gem hums in response to the resonance of your voice, appearing '''smoother and more pure in color.'''</pre>

ECHEAUX at 17:54, 15 April 2019

2019-04-15T17:54:45Z

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	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>In response to your voice, the gem glows luminously, its crystalline structure reforming as the gem '''becomes more perfect'''.</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>In response to your voice, the gem glows luminously, its crystalline structure reforming as the gem '''becomes more perfect'''.</pre>

	Usually this message will be seen at maximum twice, indicating the gem value is approaching the limit of your skill to purify:		Usually this message will be seen at maximum twice (but can be see more), indicating the gem value is approaching the limit of your skill to purify:
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the gem hums in response to the resonance of your voice, appearing '''smoother and more pure in color.'''</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the gem hums in response to the resonance of your voice, appearing '''smoother and more pure in color.'''</pre>

NAAMIT: /* Messaging */ Added msising 5th message. Removed suggestion that Step 4 is 95% because that is wrong; arguably it would be ~95% failure at Step 5 but I don't see evidence of a GM ever confirming the exact failure rate anywhere.

2018-05-14T13:17:27Z

Messaging: Added msising 5th message. Removed suggestion that Step 4 is 95% because that is wrong; arguably it would be ~95% failure at Step 5 but I don't see evidence of a GM ever confirming the exact failure rate anywhere.

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	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the crystalline structure of the gem '''improves somewhat'''.</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the crystalline structure of the gem '''improves somewhat'''.</pre>

	At this point, the gem will have a ~~95%+~~ chance to explode if you continue due to insufficient skill:		At this point, the gem will have a high chance to explode if you continue due to insufficient skill:
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, '''you hear it crack loudly and strain''' under the force of the song.</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, '''you hear it crack loudly and strain''' under the force of the song.</pre>

			The gem is at its maximum failure potential and will almost certainly explode if you continue:
			<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, you notice that the resonance of your voice is '''severely affecting''' the crystalline structure of the gem.</pre>

	Gem is at maximum value, and/or is already pure:		Gem is at maximum value, and/or is already pure:

VANKRASN39: style, format, move info

2016-04-01T16:06:07Z

style, format, move info

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		⚫	'''Purification Song''' removes blemishes and other impurities from [[gem]]s, thereby increasing the quality and value of them. Each successful cast on a gem increases the value by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.

		⚫	There is a chance of failure each cast that increases the more the gem is sung to, and can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[hitpoint]] (HP) loss, minor or moderate limb [[wound]]s, and even stuns. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.
⚫	~~When singing~~ '''Purification Song''' ~~at a gem a [[Bard]] is able to remove~~ blemishes and other impurities from ~~the~~ gem, thereby increasing the quality and ~~price~~ of it. Each successful cast on a gem increases the ~~price of it~~ by about 5% of the gem's maximum value.

			It is possible to sing to a gem so well that the gem transforms to complete purity and becomes a '''[[pure gem]]''', which cannot be further purified for increased value.
⚫	~~However, there~~ is a chance of failure each cast, ~~increasing in~~ ~~percentage~~ the more the gem is sung to, ~~that~~ can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[~~Hitpoint~~]] loss, minor or moderate limb ~~wounds~~, and even stuns. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.

	It is possible to sing to a gem so well that the gem transforms to complete purity and becomes an "orb gem". Orb gems are used in [[Charge Item (517)\|recharging]] (the origin of the term), and can also have spells imbedded into them via the spells [[Magic Item Create (420)]] and [[Holy Receptacle (325)]]. (As such, they are often valued by adventurers slightly above their actual monetary value.) Orb gems cannot be further purified for increased value. Some gems may be found already existing in this pure state; this can be determined via loresinging.

	How far the bard can purify the gem to its maximum value is determined by [[Bard Base\|spellsong]] ranks.		How far the bard can purify the gem to its maximum value is determined by [[Bard Base\|spellsong]] ranks.

	== Lore Benefit ==		== Lore Benefit ==
	Training in [[Mental Lore, Manipulation]] reduces the chance of failure when purifying a gem by 3% per seed 1 ~~ranks~~ [[summation]].		Training in [[Mental Lore, Manipulation]] reduces the chance of failure when purifying a gem by 3% per seed 1 [[summation]] of ranks.

	{\| {{prettytable}} align="center"		{\| {{prettytable}} align="center"
	!align="right"\|Mental Lore, Manipulation ranks\|\|1\|\|3\|\|6\|\|10\|\|15\|\|21\|\|28\|\|36~~\|\|45\|\|55\|\|66\|\|78\|\|91\|\|105\|\|120\|\|136\|\|153\|\|171\|\|190\|\|210\|\|231~~		!align="right"\|Mental Lore, Manipulation ranks\|\|1\|\|3\|\|6\|\|10\|\|15\|\|21\|\|28\|\|36
	\|-		\|-
	\|align="right"\|~~% reduction~~ in failure\|\|3%\|\|6%\|\|9%\|\|12%\|\|15%\|\|18%\|\|21%\|\|24~~%\|\|27%\|\|30%\|\|33%\|\|36%\|\|39%\|\|42%\|\|45%\|\|48%\|\|51%\|\|54%\|\|57%\|\|60%\|\|63~~%		\|align="right"\|Reduction in failure\|\|3%\|\|6%\|\|9%\|\|12%\|\|15%\|\|18%\|\|21%\|\|24%
			\|-
			\|colspan="9"\|
			\|-
			!align="right"\|Mental Lore, Manipulation ranks\|\|45\|\|55\|\|66\|\|78\|\|91\|\|105\|\|120\|\|136
			\|-
			\|align="right"\|Reduction in failure\|\|27%\|\|30%\|\|33%\|\|36%\|\|39%\|\|42%\|\|45%\|\|48%
	\|}		\|}

	== Messaging ==		== Messaging ==
	;These messages are listed in order of increasing danger of failure.		;These messages are listed in order of increasing danger of failure.

			Normal
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>In response to your voice, the gem glows luminously, its crystalline structure reforming as the gem '''becomes more perfect'''.</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>In response to your voice, the gem glows luminously, its crystalline structure reforming as the gem '''becomes more perfect'''.</pre>

	* Usually this message will be seen at maximum twice, indicating the gem value is approaching the limit of your skill to purify:		Usually this message will be seen at maximum twice, indicating the gem value is approaching the limit of your skill to purify:
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the gem hums in response to the resonance of your voice, appearing '''smoother and more pure in color.'''</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the gem hums in response to the resonance of your voice, appearing '''smoother and more pure in color.'''</pre>

	* This is the last relatively safe messaging. Any further attempts to purify will more than likely cause the gem to explode:		This is the last relatively safe messaging. Any further attempts to purify will more than likely cause the gem to explode:
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the crystalline structure of the gem '''improves somewhat'''.</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, the crystalline structure of the gem '''improves somewhat'''.</pre>

	* At this point, the gem will have a 95%+ chance to explode if you continue due to insufficient skill:		At this point, the gem will have a 95%+ chance to explode if you continue due to insufficient skill:
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, '''you hear it crack loudly and strain''' under the force of the song.</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As you focus your voice on the gem, '''you hear it crack loudly and strain''' under the force of the song.</pre>

	* Gem is at maximum value, and/or is already ~~an orb~~:		Gem is at maximum value, and/or is already pure:
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As the gem resonates in response to your voice, you sense that it cannot be purified any further.</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As the gem resonates in response to your voice, you sense that it cannot be purified any further.</pre>

	* Additionally this message is received when a gem is successfully purified to orb gem status:		Additionally this message is received when a gem is successfully purified to orb gem status:
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As the song continues, the gem begins to twist and turn as the very essence flows into it filling the imperfections.</pre>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=325px}}>As the song continues, the gem begins to twist and turn as the very essence flows into it filling the imperfections.</pre>

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	You change your tune slightly, adding the element for Purification Song to your song...		You change your tune slightly, adding the element for Purification Song to your song...
	[Spellsong preparation time: 10 seconds]
	Your spellsong is ready.		Your spellsong is ready.

	>sing to mao		>sing my mao
	You weave another verse into your harmony, directing the sound of your voice at a piece of petrified maoral.		You weave another verse into your harmony, directing the sound of your voice at a piece of petrified maoral.
	Your focused voice causes the petrified maoral to shatter into thousands of fragments!		Your focused voice causes the petrified maoral to shatter into thousands of fragments!
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	Sing Roundtime 3 Seconds.		Sing Roundtime 3 Seconds.
	</pre>		</pre>

	;[[Loresinging]] with Gems

	This loresinging messaging is when the gem is an orb gem:
	<pre{{log2}}>From the pitch of the vibration you determine that the purpose of the gem is as a gem of some kind. As you sing, the gem seems to resonate with your voice, and you feel it '''trying to draw power from you.'''</pre>

	This loresinging messaging is when the gem is [[Wizard\|mage]] [[Charge Item (517)\|rechargable]]:
	<pre{{log2}}>From the pitch of the vibration you determine that the purpose of the gem is as a gem of some kind. As you sing, the gem seems to resonate with your voice, and you feel it trying to draw power from you. '''It pulses strongly with the rhythm of your words.'''</pre>

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==