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[[Deed]]s are granted to mortals of [[Elanthia]] by the goddess [[Lorminstra]] in exchange for donation or sacrifice of some sort. Deeds are essentially a pact with the goddess which grants the deed-holder a chance to walk Elanthia again upon their [[death]], and avoid passing through the [[Ebon Gate]] into [[Eternity]].
[[Deed]]s are granted to mortals of [[Elanthia]] by the goddess [[Lorminstra]] in exchange for donation or sacrifice of some sort. Deeds are essentially a pact with the goddess which grants the deed-holder a chance to walk Elanthia again upon their death, and avoid passing through the [[Ebon Gate]].


== Mechanics ==
== Mechanics ==
Deeds are a preventive measure sought to decrease the penalties of [[Death's Sting]]. Death costs a single deed, while [[depart]]ing costs another.
Deeds are a preventive measure sought to decrease the penalties of [[Death's Sting]].


In the past, dying without deeds caused one to go "[[demonic]]", a horrible fate resulting in the permanent destruction of the adventurer and all their belongings. However, this ceased to be the case with the introduction of [[Death's Sting]]. It is no longer absolutely necessary to possess deeds.
In the past, dying without deeds caused one to go "[[demonic]]", a horrible fate resulting in the permanent destruction of the adventurer and all their belongings. However, this ceased to be the case with the introduction of Death's Sting. It is no longer absolutely necessary to possess deeds.


== Acquiring deeds ==
{{Spoiler}}


Locations and methods for acquiring deeds are in-game puzzles.
== Calculation for Cost ==
This formula works to obtain deeds through the tapestry in the black arch room in the Wehnimer's Landing Temple.


{{main|Deed acquisition}} ''(spoilers)''
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=55%}}>'''Deed cost (in silvers) = 101 + (level * 100) + (deeds * 100)</div>


[[Category:New Player]]
Example: a 99th level character with 7 deeds = 10701 silvers

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=65%}}>101 + (99 * 100 = 9900) + (7 * 100 = 700)</div>

If using items (usually gems), a general estimate is 3x what they appraise for.
Using the example would mean a gem worth 3567 silvers. Err on the side of caution with this. The gem bonus does not seem to apply (at least not as substantially) in [[Ta'Vaalor]], but wands seem to apply to the 3x bonus, so they are a suggested substitute.

== Different Deed Formulas ==
Gamemaster Xayle July 9th 2012

<div {{log}}>
Xayle says, "The answer that I seem to be getting is this..."

Xayle says, "Different deed puzzles use different formulas."

You nod.

Xayle says, "And this one isn't working on the formula you're using."

You softly say, "I see."

You softly say, "That would explain it."

Xayle says, "I wish I could say more, but that would start straying into puzzle answering."

Xayle says, "Which is a nono."

</div>

== Locations for Obtaining ==
All players can obtain deeds in Wehnimers Landing (lich room 4045), Rivers Rest (lich room 10854), and in Ta'Illistim (lich room 745).
Eligible characters can obtain deeds in the [[Hearthstone]] garden.

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Revision as of 15:23, 5 June 2015

Deeds are granted to mortals of Elanthia by the goddess Lorminstra in exchange for donation or sacrifice of some sort. Deeds are essentially a pact with the goddess which grants the deed-holder a chance to walk Elanthia again upon their death, and avoid passing through the Ebon Gate.

Mechanics

Deeds are a preventive measure sought to decrease the penalties of Death's Sting.

In the past, dying without deeds caused one to go "demonic", a horrible fate resulting in the permanent destruction of the adventurer and all their belongings. However, this ceased to be the case with the introduction of Death's Sting. It is no longer absolutely necessary to possess deeds.

Acquiring deeds

Locations and methods for acquiring deeds are in-game puzzles.

Main article: Deed acquisition (spoilers)