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Runestones are magical components required for a few different spells in the game. The spells that require, or make use of, runestones are: |
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A '''runestone''' is a stone with a magical [[rune]] drawn upon it. To determine which rune is on the stone, [[READ (verb)|read]] it. They are commonly used as a component in the following spells: |
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* [[Major Sanctuary (220)]] |
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* [[Familiar Gate (930)]] |
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=== Required Supplies === |
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To create a runestone, one must acquire the following items, available at a local alchemist. |
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* a brush (reusable) |
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* a container of ink (X dips each) |
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* a container of water (Y dips each) |
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=== Drawing Runes === |
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Alchemists sell runestones which are ready to be drawn upon, however it is typically cheaper to create your own. To do so, treat a [[smooth stone]] or any [[gem]] with "[[stone]]" as its noun with an [[aish'vrak potion]]. You will see a "greenish-blue mist" rise from the stone, indicating it is ready to be drawn upon. To draw the rune itself: |
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* Apply ink to the brush: {{boldmono|[[DIP (verb)|DIP]] MY BRUSH INTO MY <ink container>}} |
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-- Creating Runestones -- |
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* Draw the desired rune upon it: {{boldmono|[[DRAW (verb)|DRAW]] <rune name> RUNE}} |
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To create a runestone, a character must first acquire: |
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>draw geyser rune on my crystal with my brush |
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*some ink |
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You carefully trace out the shape of the geyser rune with your thanot rune brush, forming a near-perfect depiction of it on the surface of your translucent crystal. |
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*some water |
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Roundtime: 10 sec. |
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>look my crystal |
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The character must also know the rune that they wish to draw. Typing the commands RUNE and RUNE UNCOMMON will list the runes available to that character. Common runes, those listed under the RUNE command, are learned upon acquiring the spell that they are used for. Uncommon runes, those listed under the RUNE UNCOMMON command, are learned through roleplaying events, lessons from players who already know them, auctions, and raffles. |
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Scrawled on the surface of the crystal, you recognize the "geyser" rune. |
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* You may draw two runes with each application of ink. |
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Brushes, ink, and cups of water can all be purchased at the local alchemist. Water not purchased from the alchemist is not suitable for this process. The brush is reusable, but the ink and water have limited uses. The containers that hold the ink and water can be consolidated by pouring different containers (of the same liquid type) into each other. |
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* Then the brush must be cleaned before applying ink again: {{boldmono|[[DIP (verb)|DIP]] MY BRUSH INTO MY <water container>}}. Water can be purchased at the Alchemist. |
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You must also acquire a canvass upon which to draw the rune. Alchemists sell prepared runestones for a rather hefty price that can be drawn upon once. Alchemists also sell the [[aish'vrak potion]] which can be used to prepare a stone for drawing upon. Most gems in the treasure system with the base noun of "stone" can be used as runestones once prepared with this potion. (Note: stones such as moonstones cannot be used as such, as their base is "moonstone" and not "stone") To prepare a stone, simply POUR the potion onto the stone. If a greenish-blue mist rises off of the stone, then it has been successfully prepared and can be drawn upon. |
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<pre{{log2}}> |
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Once you have your prepared stone or runestone and your ink/water/brush, you can begin drawing your runestone. Follow these steps: |
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>draw sun rune |
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The ink on the thanot rune brush is dried, and will need to be cleaned off first. |
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>dip brush in cup |
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*DIP your BRUSH INTO your INK |
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You dip your brush in a sturdy glaes cup, rinsing it in water. |
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*Pull out your prepared stone/runestone |
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*DRAW <Insert Rune Name Here> RUNE ON your RUNESTONE/STONE WITH your BRUSH |
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*Pull out your flask or cup of water |
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*DIP your BRUSH INTO your CUP/FLASK (to clean it off afterwards) |
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Note that a brush can be used to draw two runestones with one dose of ink. So do not dip the brush into your cup or flask until you have used the same dose of ink twice, or else you are wasting your ink. |
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The brush's bristles are clean and smooth. |
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* The containers of ink and water can be consolidated by{{boldmono| [[POUR]]ing }}containers of the same type into each other. |
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Using a runestone requires you to either cast your spell at the runestone (in the case of [[Minor Summoning (725)]] and [[Spirit Servant (218)]]) or to wave the stone at a particular object (as in the case of [[Scroll Infusion (714)]]) |
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=== Using the Runestone === |
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The number of [[charges]], and verb to activate each runestone is based on the rune drawn upon it. Generally, you will need to{{boldmono| [[RUB]]}},{{boldmono| [[WAVE]]}}, or{{boldmono| [[CAST]] }}at them. For Spirit Servant, simply prepare and cast the spell (218) while holding the stone. Although no particular skills are required to write a known runestone, [[Arcane Symbols]] training is needed read and use one. |
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Runestones will always crumble when their charges have been depleted, and there is no method to determine how many charges remain. |
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==See Also== |
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*[[Runestone carver]] |
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*[[Runestone Holder]] |
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[[category:Runes]] |
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[[Category:Magic]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:49, 19 September 2021
A runestone is a stone with a magical rune drawn upon it. To determine which rune is on the stone, read it. They are commonly used as a component in the following spells:
Required Supplies
To create a runestone, one must acquire the following items, available at a local alchemist.
- a brush (reusable)
- a container of ink (X dips each)
- a container of water (Y dips each)
- a prepared stone or runestone upon which to draw the rune
Drawing Runes
Alchemists sell runestones which are ready to be drawn upon, however it is typically cheaper to create your own. To do so, treat a smooth stone or any gem with "stone" as its noun with an aish'vrak potion. You will see a "greenish-blue mist" rise from the stone, indicating it is ready to be drawn upon. To draw the rune itself:
- Apply ink to the brush: DIP MY BRUSH INTO MY <ink container>
- Draw the desired rune upon it: DRAW <rune name> RUNE
>draw geyser rune on my crystal with my brush You carefully trace out the shape of the geyser rune with your thanot rune brush, forming a near-perfect depiction of it on the surface of your translucent crystal. Roundtime: 10 sec. >look my crystal Scrawled on the surface of the crystal, you recognize the "geyser" rune.
- You may draw two runes with each application of ink.
- Then the brush must be cleaned before applying ink again: DIP MY BRUSH INTO MY <water container>. Water can be purchased at the Alchemist.
>draw sun rune The ink on the thanot rune brush is dried, and will need to be cleaned off first. >dip brush in cup You dip your brush in a sturdy glaes cup, rinsing it in water. >look my brush The brush's bristles are clean and smooth.
- The containers of ink and water can be consolidated by POURing containers of the same type into each other.
Using the Runestone
The number of charges, and verb to activate each runestone is based on the rune drawn upon it. Generally, you will need to RUB, WAVE, or CAST at them. For Spirit Servant, simply prepare and cast the spell (218) while holding the stone. Although no particular skills are required to write a known runestone, Arcane Symbols training is needed read and use one.
Runestones will always crumble when their charges have been depleted, and there is no method to determine how many charges remain.