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When singing '''Purification Song''' at a gem a [[Bard]] is able to remove blemishes and other impurities from the gem, thereby increasing the quality and price of it. Each successful round of purifying a gem increases the price of it by 10%.
When singing '''Purification Song''' at a gem a [[Bard]] is able to remove blemishes and other impurities from the gem, thereby increasing the quality and price of it. Each successful cast on a gem increases the price of it by 10%.


However, there is a chance of failure each round, increasing in percentage the more the gem is sung to, that can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[Hitpoint]] loss, minor or moderate limb wounds, and even stuns. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.
However, there is a chance of failure each cast, increasing in percentage the more the gem is sung to, that can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause [[Hitpoint]] loss, minor or moderate limb wounds, and even stuns. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.


It is possible to sing to a gem so well that the gem transforms to complete purity and becomes an "orb gem". Orb gems are used in [[Charge Item (517)|recharging]] (the origin of the term), and can also have spells imbedded into them via the spells [[Magic Item Create (420)]] and [[Holy Receptacle (325)]]. (As such, they are often valued by adventurers slightly above their actual monetary value.) Orb gems cannot be further purified for increased value. Some gems may be found already existing in this pure state; this can be determined via a Purficiation attempt or via loresinging.
It is possible to sing to a gem so well that the gem transforms to complete purity and becomes an "orb gem". Orb gems are used in [[Charge Item (517)|recharging]] (the origin of the term), and can also have spells imbedded into them via the spells [[Magic Item Create (420)]] and [[Holy Receptacle (325)]]. (As such, they are often valued by adventurers slightly above their actual monetary value.) Orb gems cannot be further purified for increased value. Some gems may be found already existing in this pure state; this can be determined via a Purification attempt or via loresinging.

[[Mana]] cost: 4 mana each cast.


== Lore Benefit ==
== Lore Benefit ==

Revision as of 17:40, 24 September 2008

Purification Song (1004)
Mnemonic [PURESONG]
Duration Instant
Utility Magic  
Subtype Gem Quality Increase 
Components a gem 
Availability a held gem 
Bard Base Spells
Holding Song (1001) Attack
Vibration Chant (1002) Attack
Fortitude Song (1003) Defensive
Purification Song (1004) Utility
Lullabye (1005) Attack
Song of Luck (1006) Utility
Kai's Triumph Song (1007) Offensive
Stunning Shout (1008) Attack
Sonic Shield Song (1009) Utility
Song of Valor (1010) Defensive
Song of Peace (1011) Utility
Sonic Weapon Song (1012) Utility
Song of Unravelling (1013) Utility
Sonic Armor (1014) Utility
Song of Depression (1015) Attack
Song of Rage (1016) Attack
Song of Noise (1017) Utility
Song of Power (1018) Utility
Song of Mirrors (1019) Defensive
Traveler's Song (1020) Utility
Singing Sword Song (1025) Utility
Song of Sonic Disruption (1030) Attack
Song of Tonis (1035) Defensive
Troubadour's Rally (1040) Utility


When singing Purification Song at a gem a Bard is able to remove blemishes and other impurities from the gem, thereby increasing the quality and price of it. Each successful cast on a gem increases the price of it by 10%.

However, there is a chance of failure each cast, increasing in percentage the more the gem is sung to, that can end in damaging or destroying the gem and hurting the singer in the process. Failures can cause Hitpoint loss, minor or moderate limb wounds, and even stuns. When a gem is sung to multiple times, there is usually a warning prior to an actual failure; however, as failures can occur on the first attempt, this should not be considered a reliable safety measure.

It is possible to sing to a gem so well that the gem transforms to complete purity and becomes an "orb gem". Orb gems are used in recharging (the origin of the term), and can also have spells imbedded into them via the spells Magic Item Create (420) and Holy Receptacle (325). (As such, they are often valued by adventurers slightly above their actual monetary value.) Orb gems cannot be further purified for increased value. Some gems may be found already existing in this pure state; this can be determined via a Purification attempt or via loresinging.

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