Sacrifice - Revision history

LRDVORLASH: minor correction to 50 ranks of necromancy lore for sacrifice channel per the link at the top of the page.

2026-01-22T02:16:01Z

minor correction to 50 ranks of necromancy lore for sacrifice channel per the link at the top of the page.

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	\|'''[[#Sacrifice Channel\|SACRIFICE CHANNEL {creature}]]''' \|\| Directs the energy of a sacrifice into an animate, healing it of injuries and refreshing the animate to its original duration. \|\| 60 ranks		\|'''[[#Sacrifice Channel\|SACRIFICE CHANNEL {creature}]]''' \|\| Directs the energy of a sacrifice into an animate, healing it of injuries and refreshing the animate to its original duration. \|\| 50 ranks
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	\|'''[[#Sacrifice Infest\|SACRIFICE INFEST {creature}]]''' \|\| Taints the energy of a sacrifice, resulting in 10 minutes (or 15 creatures) of infested creatures of the same type spawning with AS, DS, CS, and TD penalties equal to 5 + (creature level / 5). \|\| 100 ranks		\|'''[[#Sacrifice Infest\|SACRIFICE INFEST {creature}]]''' \|\| Taints the energy of a sacrifice, resulting in 10 minutes (or 15 creatures) of infested creatures of the same type spawning with AS, DS, CS, and TD penalties equal to 5 + (creature level / 5). \|\| 100 ranks

GS4-XERAPHINA at 17:49, 19 January 2026

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	[[Category: Special Abilities]]		[[Category: Special Abilities]]
	[[Category: Verbs]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:SACRIFICE}}

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2026-01-19T16:47:28Z

GS4-XERAPHINA moved page Verb:SACRIFICE to Sacrifice without leaving a redirect: page is primarily mechanical information. moving to own article to have verb focused sacrifice page

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GS4-TAGO: Add sentence at the top with a link to the new sacrifice release.

2025-12-08T06:49:57Z

Add sentence at the top with a link to the new sacrifice release.

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			'''SACRIFICE was [https://www.play.net/gs4/news.asp?id=2376 updated] in December 2025 as part of the sorcerer review.'''

	A [[sorcerer]] can '''sacrifice''' weakened [[creature]]s, converting their ''animus'' into usable [[mana]]. The animus is the energy linking the ethereal spirit to physical body. Creatures near death are more susceptible to the disruption of their animus, which will ultimately end their lives anyways. Only living creatures can be sacrificed ([[undead]] cannot), and only sorcerers can sacrifice. Sacrifice can also be used to heal and refresh an [[730\|animate]], and to weaken the next few creatures (of the same type). Success in Sacrifice is highly dependent upon the sorcerer level vs. creature level difference, but the ability to use various aspects of Sacrifice is dependent upon training in [[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]].		A [[sorcerer]] can '''sacrifice''' weakened [[creature]]s, converting their ''animus'' into usable [[mana]]. The animus is the energy linking the ethereal spirit to physical body. Creatures near death are more susceptible to the disruption of their animus, which will ultimately end their lives anyways. Only living creatures can be sacrificed ([[undead]] cannot), and only sorcerers can sacrifice. Sacrifice can also be used to heal and refresh an [[730\|animate]], and to weaken the next few creatures (of the same type). Success in Sacrifice is highly dependent upon the sorcerer level vs. creature level difference, but the ability to use various aspects of Sacrifice is dependent upon training in [[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]].
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=600px}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=600px}}>

GS4-TAGO: Revert to previous version to restore formatting oblierated by wysiwig editor

2025-12-08T06:49:03Z

Revert to previous version to restore formatting oblierated by wysiwig editor

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		⚫	A [[sorcerer]] can '''sacrifice''' weakened [[creature]]s, converting their ''animus'' into usable [[mana]]. The animus is the energy linking the ethereal spirit to physical body. Creatures near death are more susceptible to the disruption of their animus, which will ultimately end their lives anyways. Only living creatures can be sacrificed ([[undead]] cannot), and only sorcerers can sacrifice. Sacrifice can also be used to heal and refresh an [[730\|animate]], and to weaken the next few creatures (of the same type). Success in Sacrifice is highly dependent upon the sorcerer level vs. creature level difference, but the ability to use various aspects of Sacrifice is dependent upon training in [[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]].



⚫	~~'''SACRIFICE was [https://www.play.net/gs4/news.asp?id=2376 updated] in December 2025 as part of the sorcerer review.'''~~ A [[sorcerer]] can '''sacrifice''' weakened [[creature]]s, converting their ''animus'' into usable [[mana]]. The animus is the energy linking the ethereal spirit to physical body. Creatures near death are more susceptible to the disruption of their animus, which will ultimately end their lives anyways. Only living creatures can be sacrificed ([[undead]] cannot), and only sorcerers can sacrifice. Sacrifice can also be used to heal and refresh an [[730\|animate]], and to weaken the next few creatures (of the same type). Success in Sacrifice is highly dependent upon the sorcerer level vs. creature level difference, but the ability to use various aspects of Sacrifice is dependent upon training in [[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]].
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=600px}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=600px}}>
	>sacrifice		>sacrifice
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	SACRIFICE INFEST {target}		SACRIFICE INFEST {target}
	SACRIFICE TEACH {player}		SACRIFICE TEACH {player}
			</pre>

	{\| {{prettytable}} width=80%		{\| {{prettytable}} width=80%
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	You go on to teach Sorcerer how to control the spiritual link once it is created, and the secrets of overcoming and dominating the victim, including using physical and mental pain to cause a victim's will to weaken. You complete the lesson with instructions on drawing the dominated victim's animus from its body in the form of mystical energy.		You go on to teach Sorcerer how to control the spiritual link once it is created, and the secrets of overcoming and dominating the victim, including using physical and mental pain to cause a victim's will to weaken. You complete the lesson with instructions on drawing the dominated victim's animus from its body in the form of mystical energy.
	You feel drained!		You feel drained!
			</pre>

	Attempting to teach a non-sorcerer to sacrifice gives the following messaging:		Attempting to teach a non-sorcerer to sacrifice gives the following messaging:
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	You carefully note the methods that he teaches you in this dark art.		You carefully note the methods that he teaches you in this dark art.
	XXX looks drained!		XXX looks drained!
			</pre>

	Third person messaging:		Third person messaging:
	<pre{{log2}}>Shaelethe pulls Roselina to the side for a brief discussion.		<pre{{log2}}>Shaelethe pulls Roselina to the side for a brief discussion.
			</pre>

	==Types of Sacrifices==		==Types of Sacrifices==
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	You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you initiate a link with the Sheruvian monk.You struggle to control the link, but something goes very awry! You begin to lose control of your own lifeforce, barely managing to keep a grasp on it as a tearing force attempts to rip it away! With extreme effort, you regain control, though the effort leaves you pale and shaken.		You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you initiate a link with the Sheruvian monk.You struggle to control the link, but something goes very awry! You begin to lose control of your own lifeforce, barely managing to keep a grasp on it as a tearing force attempts to rip it away! With extreme effort, you regain control, though the effort leaves you pale and shaken.
	Roundtime: 10 sec.		Roundtime: 10 sec.
			</pre>

	:;Failure due to cooldown		:;Failure due to cooldown
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	You attempt to sense the monk's life force. An uncomfortable sensation begins to overtake you as your connection to the forces of mana in this world grows still and cold. The sensation passes after a few moments.		You attempt to sense the monk's life force. An uncomfortable sensation begins to overtake you as your connection to the forces of mana in this world grows still and cold. The sensation passes after a few moments.
			</pre>

	:;Failure due to targeting an [[undead]]		:;Failure due to targeting an [[undead]]
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	You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you try to initiate a link with the monastic lich.		You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you try to initiate a link with the monastic lich.
	You are unable to complete the link.		You are unable to complete the link.
			</pre>

	;Third person		;Third person
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	The forest bendith drops lifelessly to the ground.		The forest bendith drops lifelessly to the ground.
			</pre>

	:;Failure		:;Failure
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
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	Focusing on the link to your animate, you carefully feed an animated spectral triton defender the stolen life of your sacrifice, the pulsating energy revitalizing and healing him of his injuries.		Focusing on the link to your animate, you carefully feed an animated spectral triton defender the stolen life of your sacrifice, the pulsating energy revitalizing and healing him of his injuries.
	Roundtime: 10 sec.		Roundtime: 10 sec.
			</pre>

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	You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you initiate a link with the triton dissembler. You struggle to control the link, but it dissipates with no effect.		You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you initiate a link with the triton dissembler. You struggle to control the link, but it dissipates with no effect.
	Roundtime: 10 sec.		Roundtime: 10 sec.
			</pre>

	===Sacrifice Infest===		===Sacrifice Infest===
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	Mastering the struggle against the frantic rush of stolen power, you infuse the wild energy with a dark haze of necrosis. With a small smirk, you force the sickly currents from your body, commanding them to seek and infest similar creatures in the area.		Mastering the struggle against the frantic rush of stolen power, you infuse the wild energy with a dark haze of necrosis. With a small smirk, you force the sickly currents from your body, commanding them to seek and infest similar creatures in the area.
	Roundtime: 10 sec.		Roundtime: 10 sec.
			</pre>

	;Area Messaging - Effect Beginning		;Area Messaging - Effect Beginning
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
	A putrid infestation creeps into the area, shrouding it with a necrotic haze.		A putrid infestation creeps into the area, shrouding it with a necrotic haze.
			</pre>

	;Area Messaging - Effect Ending		;Area Messaging - Effect Ending
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
	The putrid infestation shrouding the area fades.		The putrid infestation shrouding the area fades.
			</pre>

	==Resources==		==Resources==

GS4-TAGO at 06:42, 8 December 2025

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	'''SACRIFICE was [https://www.play.net/gs4/news.asp?id=2376 updated] in December 2025 as part of the sorcerer review.'''



	A [[sorcerer]] can '''sacrifice''' weakened [[creature]]s, converting their ''animus'' into usable [[mana]]. The animus is the energy linking the ethereal spirit to physical body. Creatures near death are more susceptible to the disruption of their animus, which will ultimately end their lives anyways. Only living creatures can be sacrificed ([[undead]] cannot), and only sorcerers can sacrifice. Sacrifice can also be used to heal and refresh an [[730\|animate]], and to weaken the next few creatures (of the same type). Success in Sacrifice is highly dependent upon the sorcerer level vs. creature level difference, but the ability to use various aspects of Sacrifice is dependent upon training in [[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]].		'''SACRIFICE was [https://www.play.net/gs4/news.asp?id=2376 updated] in December 2025 as part of the sorcerer review.''' A [[sorcerer]] can '''sacrifice''' weakened [[creature]]s, converting their ''animus'' into usable [[mana]]. The animus is the energy linking the ethereal spirit to physical body. Creatures near death are more susceptible to the disruption of their animus, which will ultimately end their lives anyways. Only living creatures can be sacrificed ([[undead]] cannot), and only sorcerers can sacrifice. Sacrifice can also be used to heal and refresh an [[730\|animate]], and to weaken the next few creatures (of the same type). Success in Sacrifice is highly dependent upon the sorcerer level vs. creature level difference, but the ability to use various aspects of Sacrifice is dependent upon training in [[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]].
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=600px}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=600px}}>
	>sacrifice		>sacrifice

GS4-TAGO at 01:09, 8 December 2025

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			'''SACRIFICE was [https://www.play.net/gs4/news.asp?id=2376 updated] in December 2025 as part of the sorcerer review.'''


	A [[sorcerer]] can '''sacrifice''' weakened [[creature]]s, converting their ''animus'' into usable [[mana]]. The animus is the energy linking the ethereal spirit to physical body. Creatures near death are more susceptible to the disruption of their animus, which will ultimately end their lives anyways. Only living creatures can be sacrificed ([[undead]] cannot), and only sorcerers can sacrifice. Sacrifice can also be used to heal and refresh an [[730\|animate]], and to weaken the next few creatures (of the same type). Success in Sacrifice is highly dependent upon the sorcerer level vs. creature level difference, but the ability to use various aspects of Sacrifice is dependent upon training in [[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]].		A [[sorcerer]] can '''sacrifice''' weakened [[creature]]s, converting their ''animus'' into usable [[mana]]. The animus is the energy linking the ethereal spirit to physical body. Creatures near death are more susceptible to the disruption of their animus, which will ultimately end their lives anyways. Only living creatures can be sacrificed ([[undead]] cannot), and only sorcerers can sacrifice. Sacrifice can also be used to heal and refresh an [[730\|animate]], and to weaken the next few creatures (of the same type). Success in Sacrifice is highly dependent upon the sorcerer level vs. creature level difference, but the ability to use various aspects of Sacrifice is dependent upon training in [[Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy]].
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=600px}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=600px}}>
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	SACRIFICE INFEST {target}		SACRIFICE INFEST {target}
	SACRIFICE TEACH {player}		SACRIFICE TEACH {player}
	</pre>

	{\| {{prettytable}} width=80%		{\| {{prettytable}} width=80%
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	You go on to teach Sorcerer how to control the spiritual link once it is created, and the secrets of overcoming and dominating the victim, including using physical and mental pain to cause a victim's will to weaken. You complete the lesson with instructions on drawing the dominated victim's animus from its body in the form of mystical energy.		You go on to teach Sorcerer how to control the spiritual link once it is created, and the secrets of overcoming and dominating the victim, including using physical and mental pain to cause a victim's will to weaken. You complete the lesson with instructions on drawing the dominated victim's animus from its body in the form of mystical energy.
	You feel drained!		You feel drained!
	</pre>

	Attempting to teach a non-sorcerer to sacrifice gives the following messaging:		Attempting to teach a non-sorcerer to sacrifice gives the following messaging:
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	You carefully note the methods that he teaches you in this dark art.		You carefully note the methods that he teaches you in this dark art.
	XXX looks drained!		XXX looks drained!
	</pre>

	Third person messaging:		Third person messaging:
	<pre{{log2}}>Shaelethe pulls Roselina to the side for a brief discussion.		<pre{{log2}}>Shaelethe pulls Roselina to the side for a brief discussion.
	</pre>

	==Types of Sacrifices==		==Types of Sacrifices==
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	You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you initiate a link with the Sheruvian monk.You struggle to control the link, but something goes very awry! You begin to lose control of your own lifeforce, barely managing to keep a grasp on it as a tearing force attempts to rip it away! With extreme effort, you regain control, though the effort leaves you pale and shaken.		You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you initiate a link with the Sheruvian monk.You struggle to control the link, but something goes very awry! You begin to lose control of your own lifeforce, barely managing to keep a grasp on it as a tearing force attempts to rip it away! With extreme effort, you regain control, though the effort leaves you pale and shaken.
	Roundtime: 10 sec.		Roundtime: 10 sec.
	</pre>

	:;Failure due to cooldown		:;Failure due to cooldown
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	You attempt to sense the monk's life force. An uncomfortable sensation begins to overtake you as your connection to the forces of mana in this world grows still and cold. The sensation passes after a few moments.		You attempt to sense the monk's life force. An uncomfortable sensation begins to overtake you as your connection to the forces of mana in this world grows still and cold. The sensation passes after a few moments.
	</pre>

	:;Failure due to targeting an [[undead]]		:;Failure due to targeting an [[undead]]
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	You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you try to initiate a link with the monastic lich.		You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you try to initiate a link with the monastic lich.
	You are unable to complete the link.		You are unable to complete the link.
	</pre>

	;Third person		;Third person
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	The forest bendith drops lifelessly to the ground.		The forest bendith drops lifelessly to the ground.

	</pre>
	:;Failure		:;Failure
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	Focusing on the link to your animate, you carefully feed an animated spectral triton defender the stolen life of your sacrifice, the pulsating energy revitalizing and healing him of his injuries.		Focusing on the link to your animate, you carefully feed an animated spectral triton defender the stolen life of your sacrifice, the pulsating energy revitalizing and healing him of his injuries.
	Roundtime: 10 sec.		Roundtime: 10 sec.
	</pre>

	;Failure		;Failure
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	You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you initiate a link with the triton dissembler. You struggle to control the link, but it dissipates with no effect.		You focus your inner thoughts, channeling a part of your spirit as you initiate a link with the triton dissembler. You struggle to control the link, but it dissipates with no effect.
	Roundtime: 10 sec.		Roundtime: 10 sec.
	</pre>

	===Sacrifice Infest===		===Sacrifice Infest===
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	Mastering the struggle against the frantic rush of stolen power, you infuse the wild energy with a dark haze of necrosis. With a small smirk, you force the sickly currents from your body, commanding them to seek and infest similar creatures in the area.		Mastering the struggle against the frantic rush of stolen power, you infuse the wild energy with a dark haze of necrosis. With a small smirk, you force the sickly currents from your body, commanding them to seek and infest similar creatures in the area.
	Roundtime: 10 sec.		Roundtime: 10 sec.
	</pre>

	;Area Messaging - Effect Beginning		;Area Messaging - Effect Beginning
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
	A putrid infestation creeps into the area, shrouding it with a necrotic haze.		A putrid infestation creeps into the area, shrouding it with a necrotic haze.
	</pre>

	;Area Messaging - Effect Ending		;Area Messaging - Effect Ending
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2}}>
	The putrid infestation shrouding the area fades.		The putrid infestation shrouding the area fades.
	</pre>

	==Resources==		==Resources==

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Update default sort so this article appears in the correct place in Category:Verbs.

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	[[Category: Verbs]]		[[Category: Verbs]]
			{{DEFAULTSORT:SACRIFICE}}

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GS4-TIVVY at 00:16, 21 March 2022

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	Sacrifice has been updated to display messaging when the cooldown has expired. Additionally, while the cooldown is active, SPELL ACTIVE, as well as the ~~StormFront~~ Active Spells window, will display its remaining duration.		Sacrifice has been updated to display messaging when the cooldown has expired. Additionally, while the cooldown is active, SPELL ACTIVE, as well as the Wrayth Active Spells window, will display its remaining duration.

	<pre{{log2}}>You feel refreshed enough to sacrifice another animus.</pre>		<pre{{log2}}>You feel refreshed enough to sacrifice another animus.</pre>