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The '''Symbol of Diminishment''' is obtained at the fourth rank of the [[Order of Voln]]. If successfully used on a creature, it will temporarily reduce a targeted [[undead]] creature's [[DS]], [[UDF]], [[TD]], and [[CMAN]] defense by -1 per Voln rank (capped at -26 for Voln Masters). This symbol uses the [[Standard success resolution system]] to detemine success or failure.
The '''Symbol of Diminishment''', governed by [[Cholen|Lord Cholen]], is obtained at the fourth rank of the [[Order of Voln]]. When successfully used, it will temporarily reduce the targeted [[undead]]'s [[DS]], [[UDF]], [[TD]], and [[CMAN]] defense by -1 per Voln rank (capped at -26 for Voln Masters). The target will remain in a diminished state for 2 seconds per member's rank with a maximimum duration of 52 seconds for Masters of the Order. This symbol uses the [[Standard success resolution system]] to detemine success or failure.


==Favor Cost==
==Symbol Use [[Favor]] Cost==

Symbol of Diminishment favor cost is based on the member's [[level]]. See [[Favor#Symbol Use Favor Cost|Table]] for specific examples. It has a relative cost of 3x [[Symbol of Courage]].


Symbol of Diminishment uses 72 units of [[favor]].
<small>Note: Characters under level 40 have a reduced favor cost which scales with level.</small>
==Messaging==
==Messaging==
Initial cast:
Initial cast:
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<div {{log}}>A wraith no longer appears as diminished.</div>
<div {{log}}>A wraith no longer appears as diminished.</div>


== Obtaining Symbol of Diminishment ==
==See Also==
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*[[Order of Voln]]

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Talk to the fourth monk on the [[Path to Enlightenment]] for instructions. Upon obtaining the requisite favor and completing the assigned task, the monk will teach the member the Symbol of Diminishment.
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===Favor Required to Obtain Symbol of Diminishment===
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=70%}}><center>'''Formula: 300 + (( level<sup>2</sup> &times; 5 ) &divide; 3 )</center></div>

Example 1
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=65%}}>level 5 member: 300 + ((5 &times; 5 &times; 5) &divide; 3) = 341 favor</div>
Example 2
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=65%}}>level 10 member: 300 + ((10 &times; 10 &times; 5) &divide; 3) = 466 favor</div>

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

*Voln came to the rescue of the founder, Lord Fasthr, and his men who were fighting against the undead.
*Voln taught them his personal secrets when fighting undead.

===[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Task===

* Lord Cholen is the patron for this step. You have to give an offering and song to the poor of the Landing. You need to drop coins in accordance with your level. (100 Coins per Level has worked.) Then head to the Shanty Town. (Lich room 311.)

* Or from the bank, travel: E, SE, S, S, E, E, E, E, E, E, E, E, N.

* DROP coins and SING:
<div {{log}}>sing I dance to honor Lord Cholen; Who brings us joy and fun; I sing such greatly praises; Today and forever more; Be joyous for all time, my friends!</div>

* The poor should come out and gather up the coins and sing with you.

* Return to the monk who gave you the task (Lich room 18209).

===[[Ta'Vaalor|Ta'Vaalor's]] Task===

* The task is very similar to the Landing task. You need to drop coins in accordance with your level. (Approximately 100 Coins per Level has worked.) Then head to the Hagatha's Brew and Barley. (Lich room 10071.)

* Or from the node in the Sylvarraend Town Commons, travel: SE, S, go Tavern.

* DROP coins and SING:
<div {{log}}>SING I dance to honor Lord Cholen; Who brings us joy and fun; I sing such greatly praises; Today and forever more; Be joyous for all time, my friends!</div>

* The poor should come out and gather up the coins and sing with you.

* Return to the monk who gave you the task (Lich room 25939).


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

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Documentation
Voln, the Great Spirit
The History of the Order of Voln
Mechanics
Favor Undead
Scripts
Voln armor
Symbols
1. Recognition 2. Blessing
3. Thought 4. Diminishment
5. Courage 6. Protection
7. Submission 8. Kai's Strike
9. Holiness 10. Recall
11. Sleep 12. Transcendence
13. Mana 14. Sight
15. Retribution 16. Supremacy
17. Restoration 18. Need
19. Renewal 20. Disruption
21. Kai's Smite 22. Turning
23. Preservation 24. Dreams
25. Return 26. Seeking

Step 4

The Symbol of Diminishment, governed by Lord Cholen, is obtained at the fourth rank of the Order of Voln. When successfully used, it will temporarily reduce the targeted undead's DS, UDF, TD, and CMAN defense by -1 per Voln rank (capped at -26 for Voln Masters). The target will remain in a diminished state for 2 seconds per member's rank with a maximimum duration of 52 seconds for Masters of the Order. This symbol uses the Standard success resolution system to detemine success or failure.

Symbol Use Favor Cost

Symbol of Diminishment favor cost is based on the member's level. See Table for specific examples. It has a relative cost of 3x Symbol of Courage.

Messaging

Initial cast:

sym of diminishment wraith

You draw a glowing pattern in the air before a wraith.

The wraith appears diminished!

Wearing off:

A wraith no longer appears as diminished.

Obtaining Symbol of Diminishment

THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS

Talk to the fourth monk on the Path to Enlightenment for instructions. Upon obtaining the requisite favor and completing the assigned task, the monk will teach the member the Symbol of Diminishment.

Favor Required to Obtain Symbol of Diminishment

Formula: 300 + (( level2 × 5 ) ÷ 3 )

Example 1

level 5 member: 300 + ((5 × 5 × 5) ÷ 3) = 341 favor

Example 2

level 10 member: 300 + ((10 × 10 × 5) ÷ 3) = 466 favor

Monk's Teaching and Instruction Highlights

  • Voln came to the rescue of the founder, Lord Fasthr, and his men who were fighting against the undead.
  • Voln taught them his personal secrets when fighting undead.

Wehnimer's Landing Task

  • Lord Cholen is the patron for this step. You have to give an offering and song to the poor of the Landing. You need to drop coins in accordance with your level. (100 Coins per Level has worked.) Then head to the Shanty Town. (Lich room 311.)
  • Or from the bank, travel: E, SE, S, S, E, E, E, E, E, E, E, E, N.
  • DROP coins and SING:
sing I dance to honor Lord Cholen; Who brings us joy and fun; I sing such greatly praises; Today and forever more; Be joyous for all time, my friends!
  • The poor should come out and gather up the coins and sing with you.
  • Return to the monk who gave you the task (Lich room 18209).

Ta'Vaalor's Task

  • The task is very similar to the Landing task. You need to drop coins in accordance with your level. (Approximately 100 Coins per Level has worked.) Then head to the Hagatha's Brew and Barley. (Lich room 10071.)
  • Or from the node in the Sylvarraend Town Commons, travel: SE, S, go Tavern.
  • DROP coins and SING:
SING I dance to honor Lord Cholen; Who brings us joy and fun; I sing such greatly praises; Today and forever more; Be joyous for all time, my friends!
  • The poor should come out and gather up the coins and sing with you.
  • Return to the monk who gave you the task (Lich room 25939).
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