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The '''Symbol of Preservation''' acts to strengthen the bonds of spirit to body in a target (or oneself), similar to the [[Cleric Base]] spell [[Preservation (305)|Preservation]] or the contents of a [[white flask]]. It is granted by Lorminstra, and represents completion of the twenty-third step on the Path of Enlightenment.
'''Step 23'''

The '''Symbol of Preservation''', governed by Lady [[Lorminstra]], is obtained upon completion of the 23rd step of the [[Order of Voln]]. This symbol acts to strengthen the bonds of spirit to body in a target (or oneself), similar to the [[Cleric Base]] spell [[Preservation (305)]], or the contents of a [[white flask]]. Preservation, regardless of the source, is also commonly referred to as 'life keep'.


== Using the Symbol of Preservation ==
== Using the Symbol of Preservation ==

;Syntax: <span style="font-variant:small-caps">symbol of preservation (target)</span>
;Syntax: <span style="font-variant:small-caps">symbol of preservation (target)</span>
*The target is optional - use of the symbol without a target will default to oneself.
*The target is optional - use of the symbol without a target will default to oneself.
*This symbol can even be used when [[dead]], to preserve the souls of the Volner and any group members.
*This symbol can even be used when [[Death's Sting|dead]], to preserve the souls of the Volner and any group members.
*This symbol preserves the corpse for 30 seconds per member's rank with a thirteen-minute maximum at mastery.
*The Symbol of Preservation cost 156 units of favor per usage.
*This symbol preserves the corpse for 30 seconds per step along the Path to Enlightenment, with a thirteen-minute maximum at mastery.


==[[Favor]] Cost==
== Obtaining the Symbol of Preservation ==
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Once acquiring 4800 units of favor, speak to the twenty-third monk on the Path to gain the task for this symbol.

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]].

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

'''Formula: <tt>2200 + (( level<sup>2</sup> &times; 40) &divide; 3 )</tt>'''

Ex. level 15 member: <tt>2200 + ((15 &times; 15 &times; 40) &divide; 3) = 5200 favor</tt>

Ex. level 20 member: <tt>2200 + ((20 &times; 20 &times; 40) &divide; 3) = 7533 favor</tt>

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

*Explains the importance of having studied all previous lessons.
*Lorminstra has shown us how to preserve our own spirits, even when dead in order to delay decaying.


=== [[Wehnimer's Landing]] Task ===
=== [[Wehnimer's Landing]] Task ===
To gain Lorminstra's blessing, one must help one that has not found the favor of the Gods to do so.
To gain Lorminstra's blessing, one must help one that has not found the favor of the Gods to do so.
*First, find a player with no deeds. Usually, this is easiest to accomplish by seeking out the Clerk's office or low-level hunting grounds.
*First, find a player with no deeds. Usually, this is easiest to accomplish by seeking out the Clerk's office or low-level hunting grounds.
*Take the above-mentioned character to the altar in Lorminstra's Temple:
*Take the above-mentioned character to the altar in Lorminstra's Temple: (Lich ID 7523)
**From TSC: e, e, e, s, s, e, go temple, go altar
**From TSC: E, E, E, S, S, E, Go temple, Go altar
*At the altar, type <span style="font-variant:small-caps">say lorminstra, give (other character) my deed.</span>
*At the altar, type <span style="font-variant:small-caps">say Lorminstra, give (other character) my deed.</span>
*One deed will be removed from you and transferred to the other player, and your task will be completed. Return to the monk.
*If you receive the message "As you begin to utter the words, your mouth closes up and you cannot speak them." this means you have 0 deeds to give away.
*One deed will be removed from you and transferred to the other player, and your task will be completed.
*Return to monk to receive symbol (Lich ID: 18190)


=== [[Ta'Vaalor]] Task ===
=== [[Ta'Vaalor]] Task ===
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*First, find a player with no deeds. Usually, this is easiest to accomplish by seeking out low-level hunting grounds.
*First, find a player with no deeds. Usually, this is easiest to accomplish by seeking out low-level hunting grounds.
*Take this character to the Temple:
*Take this character to the Temple:
*From Victory Court: e, e, e, n, e, e, e, n, n, go structure, west to the altar
*From Victory Court: E, E, E, N, E, E, E, N, N, Go structure, W to the altar (Lich ID: 10370)
*At the altar, type <span style="font-variant:small-caps">say lorminstra, give (other character) my deed.</span>
*At the altar, type <span style="font-variant:small-caps">say Lorminstra, give (other character) my deed.</span>
*One deed will be removed from you and transferred to the other player, and your task will be completed. Return to the monk.
*If you receive the message "As you begin to utter the words, your mouth closes up and you cannot speak them." this means you have 0 deeds to give away.
*One deed will be removed from you and transferred to the other player, and your task will be completed.
*Return to monk to receive symbol (Lich ID: 25949)

===Deed Transfer Messaging===

Recipients View

<div {{log}}><Voln Member> mutters something.<br><br>

You are suddenly covered by a blue light that is emanating from the altar and which also covers <Voln Member>. Then it is gone and you realize that something has happened to you and him.</div>

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

Latest revision as of 10:41, 11 June 2024

Order of Voln - edit
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 23

The Symbol of Preservation, governed by Lady Lorminstra, is obtained upon completion of the 23rd step of the Order of Voln. This symbol acts to strengthen the bonds of spirit to body in a target (or oneself), similar to the Cleric Base spell Preservation (305), or the contents of a white flask. Preservation, regardless of the source, is also commonly referred to as 'life keep'.

Using the Symbol of Preservation

Syntax
symbol of preservation (target)
  • The target is optional - use of the symbol without a target will default to oneself.
  • This symbol can even be used when dead, to preserve the souls of the Volner and any group members.
  • This symbol preserves the corpse for 30 seconds per member's rank with a thirteen-minute maximum at mastery.

Favor Cost

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Favor cost is based on the member's level. See Table for specific examples. Each use has a relative favor cost of 6x Symbol of Protection.

Favor Required to Obtain Symbol of Preservation

Formula: 2200 + (( level2 × 40) ÷ 3 )
Ex. level 15 member: 2200 + ((15 × 15 × 40) ÷ 3) = 5200 favor
Ex. level 20 member: 2200 + ((20 × 20 × 40) ÷ 3) = 7533 favor

Monk's Teaching and Instruction Highlights

  • Explains the importance of having studied all previous lessons.
  • Lorminstra has shown us how to preserve our own spirits, even when dead in order to delay decaying.

Wehnimer's Landing Task

To gain Lorminstra's blessing, one must help one that has not found the favor of the Gods to do so.

  • First, find a player with no deeds. Usually, this is easiest to accomplish by seeking out the Clerk's office or low-level hunting grounds.
  • Take the above-mentioned character to the altar in Lorminstra's Temple: (Lich ID 7523)
    • From TSC: E, E, E, S, S, E, Go temple, Go altar
  • At the altar, type say Lorminstra, give (other character) my deed.
  • If you receive the message "As you begin to utter the words, your mouth closes up and you cannot speak them." this means you have 0 deeds to give away.
  • One deed will be removed from you and transferred to the other player, and your task will be completed.
  • Return to monk to receive symbol (Lich ID: 18190)

Ta'Vaalor Task

Likewise, we must help out the less-blessed.

  • First, find a player with no deeds. Usually, this is easiest to accomplish by seeking out low-level hunting grounds.
  • Take this character to the Temple:
  • From Victory Court: E, E, E, N, E, E, E, N, N, Go structure, W to the altar (Lich ID: 10370)
  • At the altar, type say Lorminstra, give (other character) my deed.
  • If you receive the message "As you begin to utter the words, your mouth closes up and you cannot speak them." this means you have 0 deeds to give away.
  • One deed will be removed from you and transferred to the other player, and your task will be completed.
  • Return to monk to receive symbol (Lich ID: 25949)

Deed Transfer Messaging

Recipients View

<Voln Member> mutters something.

You are suddenly covered by a blue light that is emanating from the altar and which also covers <Voln Member>. Then it is gone and you realize that something has happened to you and him.
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