Order of Voln/Ta'Vaalor

Key Locations

Location	Lich Room Number
[The Keep, Grandmaster's Office]	21636
[The Path to Enlightenment]	21584
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How to Join:

• Get an invite from the robed erithian monk.
• Bathe in the Voln stream. [The Stream - 13979]
  • Wait for: You feel calm and rested, at peace with the world and cleansed of all worldly pollutions.
• Meet the elven Grandmaster. [The Keep, Grandmaster's Office - 21636]
• Make your pledge! "I pledge to aid and succor the Great Spirit Voln in his mission on Elanthia."

Step 2:

• ;go2 [Yander's Farm, Tool Storage - 6015]
• Search machinery until you find scrap metal
• ;go2 [The Ta'Vaalor Weaponry - 10367]
• Give metal to Aerhseth
• ;go2 [The Path to Enlightenment - 21586]

Step 3:

• ;go2 [Barefoot Hill, Field - 6093]
• Forage for bleeding rose
• ;go2 [Glaise Cnoc, Cemetery - 5868]
• Drop the rose
• ;go2 [The Path to Enlightenment - 25938]

Step 4:

The monk continues, "The fourth step along the Path to Enlightenment is governed by Lord Cholen.  As you have done for past steps, you must now perform a task which honors Cholen.  Lord Cholen is the god of festivals.  Possessed of a beautiful voice and a beautiful face, he is joyful and playful.  To honor him, visit the tavern of Hagatha and sing a song honoring Lord Cholen.  To make the tavern more festive, be sure to provide libations for the patrons who may be there as well.  Return here when you have completed this task."

• Withdraw coins
• ;go2 [Hagatha's Brew and Barley - 10071]
• Drop coins
• sing I dance to honor Lord Cholen; Who bring us joy and fun;I sing such greatly praises;Today and forever more;Be joyous for all time, my friends!
• ;go2 [The Path to Enlightenment - 25939]

The monk approaches you and cheerfully says, "It is good to see you again, Alastir.  Your dedication to the Order is a fine example for others to follow.  Now let me explain a little more about our order and its history."
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The monk smiles and says, "The Great Spirit Voln came to the rescue of our founder, Lord Fasthr, and his men, who were fighting a desperate battle against the undead.  Voln took pity on their situation and taught them some of his personal secrets in fighting the undead."
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The monk continues, "You have already learned some useful symbols.  When fighting the undead, you may encounter creatures of unusual power.  Voln showed his prowess when he taught us how to temporarily diminish the power of our foes, so that we might more easily vanquish them."
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The monk formally pronounces, "Now watch carefully and learn the Symbol of Diminishment."

The monk traces an intricate symbol in the air which seems to glow brightly.  The image intensifies and burns itself into your memory.

The monk continues, "By concentrating on this Symbol, you will be able to call upon the favor of Lord Cholen to temporarily diminish the combat prowess of a targeted undead foe.  This Symbol grows in strength as you progress on the Path to Enlightenment."

The monk concludes ceremoniously, "You must continue to earn the favor of the Lords of Liabo by dedicating yourself to the Order's purposes.  Consider carefully before you call upon their favor, for it must be carefully nurtured.  Return when you are ready to take the next step along the Path to Enlightenment.  Go now and continue your work."