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Sheer fear is the phenomenon that may occur when a character encounters a higher level [[undead]] creature. The severity of the induced fear is primarily dependent on the [[level]] difference between the character and the undead creature in question. Characters between ten and fifteen levels lower than a particular creature will experience a lesser sheer fear, causing a decrease in [[defensive strength]] while characters more than fifteen levels below a creature will experience greater sheer fear, which can cause one to drop to one's knees, stunned and incapable of moving even if unstunned.


'''Sheer fear''' is a mechanical event that may occur when a character encounters a higher level [[undead]] creature. This debuff inflicts offensive and defensive penalties, [[staggered]] roundtime, and dropping to [[kneel]]ing. The severity of the induced fear is primarily dependent on the [[level]] difference between the character and the undead creature in question. The [[attack strength]] (AS), [[defensive strength]] (DS), [[casting strength]] (CS), [[target defense]] (TD), and [[Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2|standard maneuver roll]] (SMRv2) penalties are applied via the [[horrify]] effect. The AS/DS penalties are (creature level / 2.85), the CS/TD penalties are (creature level / 4.75), and the SMR penalty is (creature level / 4). Against a level 100 creature, this results in -35 AS/DS, -21 CS/TD, and a 25 SMR penalty.
==Protection==


==Types==
The following spells help prevent sheer fear from taking hold:
Both types of fear will apply [[staggered]] and [[horrify]] effects to the character.


* '''Lesser sheer fear''': Characters between ten and fifteen levels lower than a particular creature will experience a lesser sheer fear.
*[[Bravery (211)]]: Gives 3 phantom levels
* '''Greater sheer fear''': Characters more than fifteen levels below a creature will experience greater sheer fear, which causes one to drop to one's knees, go into offensive stance, and suffer a longer [[staggered]] effect. Major fear will result in a cycle of warding attempts every 12 seconds to fight off the fear; failure to do so will refresh the [[Horrify|horrified]] effect, force you back to your knees, and apply another set of [[staggered]] roundtime.
*[[Heroism (215)]]: Gives 3 phantom levels
*[[Self Control (613)]]
*[[Song of Valor (1010)]]
*[[Dauntless (1606)]]: Gives 3 phantom levels


==Formula==
In addition, the symbol of courage known to members of the [[Order of Voln]] also provides some additional protection against sheer fear.
The following is the formula used to ward major fear additional cycles.


<pre{{log2}}>>You struggle against your fear!
There are also [[lichbane talisman]] which can be produced by [[clerics]] through [[alchemy]], which provide varying degrees of protection from fear based attacks.
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 72 = 205
Warding failed!
You are racked by convulsive shivers!</pre>


* Fear Strength (FS) of Attacker: {{mono|attacker level * 3}}
==Examples==
* Fear Defense (FD) of Defender: {{mono|defender level * 3}}
* FvP: Various things such as [[stat]]s and adding to defense can add to this.


Greater Sheer Fear (first person)
==Initial Sheer Fear Bonuses==
The following spells, abilities, and items help prevent sheer fear from taking hold.
<div {{log}}>

{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+ Protective Effects
|-
!scope="col"|Spell/Item
!scope="col" class="unsortable"|Specifics
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Bravery (211)]]
| +3 effective levels
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Heroism (215)]]
| +3 effective levels
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Dauntless (1606)]]
| +3 effective levels
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Symbol of Courage]]
| +3 effective levels
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Minor lichbane talisman|Lichbane talisman, minor]]
| +10 effective levels
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Lesser lichbane talisman|Lichbane talisman, lesser]]
| +20 effective levels
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Greater lichbane talisman|Lichbane talisman, greater]]
| Provides ''immunity'' to fear-based attacks.
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Sanctify (330)|Sanctified armor]]
| +1 effective level per tier
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Sanctify (330)|Sanctified shield]]
| +1 effective level per tier
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Sanctify (330)|Sanctified runestaff]]
| +1/2 effective level per tier, does not stack with shield
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Voln armor]] (Unlocked)
| +3 at Tier 2 & 3; +6 at Tier 4.
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Ghezyte chelioboros jewelry]]
| +1 effective level per tier
|}

==Major Fear Warding Bonuses==

The following table displays additional bonuses (FvP) to help with warding additional cycles of major fear from taking effect.

{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+ Protective Effects
|-
!scope="col"|Spell/Item/Other
!scope="col" class="unsortable"|Specifics
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Discipline]]
| +([Discipline Base - 40] / 5)
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Bravery (211)]]
| +5
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Heroism (215)]]
| +10
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Dauntless (1606)]]
| +10
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Self Control (613)]]
| +5
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Kai's Triumph Song (1007)]]
| +3
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Song of Valor (1010)]]
| +5
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Yertie's Yowlp]]
| +2
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Order of Voln]]
| +1/3 per rank being a member
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|[[Symbol of Courage]]
| +1/3 per rank in [[Order of Voln|Voln]]
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|Creature disabled
| +10
|-
!scope="row" role="rowheader"|Creature dead
| +25
|}

==Messaging==

;Lesser sheer fear (first person)

<pre{{log2}}>
>Overcome by the waves of evil emanating from the necrotic snake, your arms fall slack at your side and you find yourself unable to move.

>You regain control of your senses!
</pre>

''Note:'' Level 34 character versus [[necrotic snake]]. Effect of fear lasted six seconds.

;Greater sheer fear (first person)

<pre{{log2}}>
>You drop to your knees in utter despair! Overcome by the foul stench of pure evil emanating from the Citadel herald, your arms fall slack at your sides and feel your limbs slipping away as an utter and complete fear seizes a suffocating control of your mind and body!
>You drop to your knees in utter despair! Overcome by the foul stench of pure evil emanating from the Citadel herald, your arms fall slack at your sides and feel your limbs slipping away as an utter and complete fear seizes a suffocating control of your mind and body!


>You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!
>You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!


>Selema gestures at you.
>Selema gestures at you.
You are no longer stunned.
You are no longer stunned.


>You struggle against your fear!
>You struggle against your fear!
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 70 = 203
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 70 = 203
Warding failed!
Warding failed!
You gibber in fear!
You gibber in fear!


>Selema gestures at you.
>Selema gestures at you.
You are no longer stunned.
You are no longer stunned.


>frown
>frown
You don't seem to be able to move to do that.
You don't seem to be able to move to do that.


>You struggle against your fear!
>You struggle against your fear!
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 72 = 205
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 72 = 205
Warding failed!
Warding failed!
You are racked by convulsive shivers!
You are racked by convulsive shivers!


>You struggle against your fear!
>You struggle against your fear!
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 36 = 169
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 36 = 169
Warding failed!
Warding failed!
You gibber in fear!
You gibber in fear!


>You struggle against your fear!
>You struggle against your fear!
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 33 = 166
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 33 = 166
Warding failed!
Warding failed!
Your eyes grow wider as the crushing terror increases, every bad dream and fear materializing vividly in your mind's eye!
Your eyes grow wider as the crushing terror increases, every bad dream and fear materializing vividly in your mind's eye!


>You struggle against your fear!
>You struggle against your fear!
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): -13 = 120
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): -13 = 120
Warding failed!
Warding failed!
The crushing fear continues, and you remain huddled in a spastic, jittering heap!
The crushing fear continues, and you remain huddled in a spastic, jittering heap!


>You struggle against your fear!
>You struggle against your fear!
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 84 = 217
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 84 = 217
Warding failed!
Warding failed!
You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!
You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!


>You struggle against your fear!
>You struggle against your fear!
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 18 = 151
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 18 = 151
Warding failed!
Warding failed!
You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!
You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!


>You struggle against your fear!
>You struggle against your fear!
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): -64 = 69
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): -64 = 69
Warded off!
Warded off!
You slowly regain control of your senses, wiping the tears from your eyes and the drool from your mouth.
You slowly regain control of your senses, wiping the tears from your eyes and the drool from your mouth.
</div>
</pre>


notes: Level 25 character versus [[putrefied citadel herald]]. Effect of sheer fear lasted approximately two minutes.
''Note:'' Level 25 character versus [[Putrefied Citadel herald]]. Effect of sheer fear lasted approximately two minutes.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Sheer fear (saved post)]]
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]


[[Category: Basic Mechanics]]
[[Category: Combat Mechanics]][[Category:Effects and Conditions]]

Latest revision as of 20:14, 3 September 2024

Sheer fear is a mechanical event that may occur when a character encounters a higher level undead creature. This debuff inflicts offensive and defensive penalties, staggered roundtime, and dropping to kneeling. The severity of the induced fear is primarily dependent on the level difference between the character and the undead creature in question. The attack strength (AS), defensive strength (DS), casting strength (CS), target defense (TD), and standard maneuver roll (SMRv2) penalties are applied via the horrify effect. The AS/DS penalties are (creature level / 2.85), the CS/TD penalties are (creature level / 4.75), and the SMR penalty is (creature level / 4). Against a level 100 creature, this results in -35 AS/DS, -21 CS/TD, and a 25 SMR penalty.

Types

Both types of fear will apply staggered and horrify effects to the character.

  • Lesser sheer fear: Characters between ten and fifteen levels lower than a particular creature will experience a lesser sheer fear.
  • Greater sheer fear: Characters more than fifteen levels below a creature will experience greater sheer fear, which causes one to drop to one's knees, go into offensive stance, and suffer a longer staggered effect. Major fear will result in a cycle of warding attempts every 12 seconds to fight off the fear; failure to do so will refresh the horrified effect, force you back to your knees, and apply another set of staggered roundtime.

Formula

The following is the formula used to ward major fear additional cycles. 

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 72 = 205 
Warding failed! 
You are racked by convulsive shivers!
  • Fear Strength (FS) of Attacker: attacker level * 3
  • Fear Defense (FD) of Defender: defender level * 3
  • FvP: Various things such as stats and adding to defense can add to this.

Initial Sheer Fear Bonuses

The following spells, abilities, and items help prevent sheer fear from taking hold.

Protective Effects
Spell/Item Specifics
Bravery (211) +3 effective levels
Heroism (215) +3 effective levels
Dauntless (1606) +3 effective levels
Symbol of Courage +3 effective levels
Lichbane talisman, minor +10 effective levels
Lichbane talisman, lesser +20 effective levels
Lichbane talisman, greater Provides immunity to fear-based attacks.
Sanctified armor +1 effective level per tier
Sanctified shield +1 effective level per tier
Sanctified runestaff +1/2 effective level per tier, does not stack with shield
Voln armor (Unlocked) +3 at Tier 2 & 3; +6 at Tier 4.
Ghezyte chelioboros jewelry +1 effective level per tier

Major Fear Warding Bonuses

The following table displays additional bonuses (FvP) to help with warding additional cycles of major fear from taking effect.

Protective Effects
Spell/Item/Other Specifics
Discipline +([Discipline Base - 40] / 5)
Bravery (211) +5
Heroism (215) +10
Dauntless (1606) +10
Self Control (613) +5
Kai's Triumph Song (1007) +3
Song of Valor (1010) +5
Yertie's Yowlp +2
Order of Voln +1/3 per rank being a member
Symbol of Courage +1/3 per rank in Voln
Creature disabled +10
Creature dead +25

Messaging

Lesser sheer fear (first person)
>Overcome by the waves of evil emanating from the necrotic snake, your arms fall slack at your side and you find yourself unable to move.

>You regain control of your senses!

Note: Level 34 character versus necrotic snake. Effect of fear lasted six seconds.

Greater sheer fear (first person)
>You drop to your knees in utter despair!  Overcome by the foul stench of pure evil emanating from the Citadel herald, your arms fall slack at your sides and feel your limbs slipping away as an utter and complete fear seizes a suffocating control of your mind and body!

>You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!

>Selema gestures at you. 
You are no longer stunned.

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 70 = 203 
Warding failed! 
You gibber in fear! 

>Selema gestures at you. 
You are no longer stunned.

>frown 
You don't seem to be able to move to do that.

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 72 = 205 
Warding failed! 
You are racked by convulsive shivers!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 36 = 169 
Warding failed! 
You gibber in fear!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 33 = 166 
Warding failed! 
Your eyes grow wider as the crushing terror increases, every bad dream and fear materializing vividly in your mind's eye!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): -13 = 120 
Warding failed! 
The crushing fear continues, and you remain huddled in a spastic, jittering heap!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 84 = 217 
Warding failed! 
You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 18 = 151 
Warding failed! 
You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): -64 = 69 
Warded off! 
You slowly regain control of your senses, wiping the tears from your eyes and the drool from your mouth.

Note: Level 25 character versus Putrefied Citadel herald. Effect of sheer fear lasted approximately two minutes.

See also

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