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A '''symbol''' is a power granted to members of the [[Order of Voln]]. Symbols are like [[spell]]s, but they require [[favor]] to function rather than [[mana]].
A '''symbol''' is a power granted to members of the [[Order of Voln]]. Symbols are like [[spell]]s, but they require [[favor]] to function rather than [[mana]].


== List of symbols ==
== Available Symbols ==

The 26 symbols are as follows. To view the favor requirement to obtain the symbol, the task required to obtain the symbol, the favor cost associated with a symbol, or any other details about a symbol, check the particular symbol's page.
The 26 symbols are as follows. To view the favor requirement to obtain the symbol, the task required to obtain the symbol, the favor cost associated with a symbol, or any other details about a symbol, check the particular symbol's page.


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* Rank 03. [[Symbol of Thought]]. Broadcasts a message to all other members of the Order within range.
* Rank 03. [[Symbol of Thought]]. Broadcasts a message to all other members of the Order within range.
* Rank 04. [[Symbol of Diminishment]]. Reduces target's [[DS]], [[TD]] and [[Cman]] Defense. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 04. [[Symbol of Diminishment]]. Reduces target's [[DS]], [[TD]] and [[Cman]] Defense. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 05. [[Symbol of Courage]]. Increases [[AS]] and [[UAF]]. [[Stackable]]
* Rank 05. [[Symbol of Courage]]. Increases [[Attack strength|AS]] and [[UAF]]. [[Stackable]]
* Rank 06. [[Symbol of Protection]]. Increases [[DS]]. [[Stackable]]
* Rank 06. [[Symbol of Protection]]. Increases [[DS]]. [[Stackable]]
* Rank 07. [[Symbol of Submission]]. Forces [[Undead]] to offensive stance. Reduces [[DS]]. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 07. [[Symbol of Submission]]. Forces [[Undead]] to offensive stance. Reduces [[DS]]. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 08. [[Kai's Strike]]. Allows [[Unarmed Combat System|unarmed combat without blessed gear.
* Rank 08. [[Kai's Strike]]. Allows [[Unarmed Combat System|unarmed combat]] without blessed gear.
* Rank 09. [[Symbol of Holiness]]. Direct damage attack against undead. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 09. [[Symbol of Holiness]]. Direct damage attack against undead. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 10. [[Symbol of Recall]]. Restores spells after death.
* Rank 10. [[Symbol of Recall]]. Restores spells after death.
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* Rank 14. [[Symbol of Sight]]. Grants a brief [[Locate Person]] spell.
* Rank 14. [[Symbol of Sight]]. Grants a brief [[Locate Person]] spell.
* Rank 15. [[Symbol of Retribution]]. Direct attack against undead used while member is deceased. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 15. [[Symbol of Retribution]]. Direct attack against undead used while member is deceased. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 16. [[Symbol of Supremacy]]. Increases member's [[AS]]/[[CS]]/[[CMAN]] against undead. [[Stackable]]
* Rank 16. [[Symbol of Supremacy]]. Increases member's [[Attack strength|AS]]/[[CS]]/[[CMAN]] against undead. [[Stackable]]
* Rank 17. [[Symbol of Restoration]]. Restores half missing [[health]], capped at 50 [[HP]]s.
* Rank 17. [[Symbol of Restoration]]. Restores half missing [[health]], capped at 50 [[HP]]s.
* Rank 18. [[Symbol of Need]]. Broadcasts a cry for help to all members of the Order within range.
* Rank 18. [[Symbol of Need]]. Broadcasts a cry for help to all members of the Order within range.
* Rank 19. [[Symbol of Renewal]]. Immediately restores 1 [[Spirit]] point per use.
* Rank 19. [[Symbol of Renewal]]. Immediately restores 1 [[Spirit]] point per use.
* Rank 20. [[Symbol of Disruption]]. Casts an aura around user and group members. Any noncorporeal undead struck will sustain penalties to [[AS]]/[[DS]]/[[CS]]/[[TD]]/[[CMAN]].
* Rank 20. [[Symbol of Disruption]]. Casts an aura around user and group members. Any noncorporeal undead struck will sustain penalties to [[Attack strength|AS]]/[[DS]]/[[CS]]/[[TD]]/[[CMAN]].
* Rank 21. [[Kai's Smite]]. Will temporarily pull a non-corporeal undead creature into corporealness.
* Rank 21. [[Kai's Smite]]. Will temporarily pull a non-corporeal undead creature into corporealness.
* Rank 22. [[Symbol of Turning]]. Targeted or mass attack causing states similar to fear effects with possible instant death result. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 22. [[Symbol of Turning]]. Targeted or mass attack causing states similar to fear effects with possible instant death result. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
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* Rank 25. [[Symbol of Return]]. Teleport to a predetermined location, usually a monastery.
* Rank 25. [[Symbol of Return]]. Teleport to a predetermined location, usually a monastery.
* Rank 26. [[Symbol of Seeking]]. Teleportation of member or member's group from a voln outpost to an undead hunting area.
* Rank 26. [[Symbol of Seeking]]. Teleportation of member or member's group from a voln outpost to an undead hunting area.

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==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Order of Voln]]

*[[Order of Voln - Voln review (saved post)|Voln review saved post]] authored by GM Coase dated 7/4/12
* [[Order of Voln/saved posts|Order of Voln saved posts]]
* [[Voln For Dummies]] guide

* [[Verb:SYMBOL]]
== External links ==
[https://sites.google.com/site/loresinging/voln-for-dummies: Gemstone IV Order of Voln for Dummies]


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[[Category:Order of Voln]]
[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Special Abilities]]

Latest revision as of 10:41, 20 January 2026

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

A symbol is a power granted to members of the Order of Voln. Symbols are like spells, but they require favor to function rather than mana.

Available Symbols

The 26 symbols are as follows. To view the favor requirement to obtain the symbol, the task required to obtain the symbol, the favor cost associated with a symbol, or any other details about a symbol, check the particular symbol's page.

See Also

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