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A '''symbol''' is a power granted to members of the [[Order of Voln]]. Symbols are like [[spell]]s, but they require [[favor]] to function rather than [[mana]].
A '''symbol''' is a power granted to members of the [[Order of Voln]]. Symbols are like [[spell]]s, but they require [[favor]] to function rather than [[mana]].



== List of symbols ==
== List of symbols ==
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* Rank 01. [[Symbol of Recognition]]. Detects other members of the Order and [[undead]].
* Rank 01. [[Symbol of Recognition]]. Detects other members of the Order and [[undead]].
* Rank 02. [[Symbol of Blessing]]. [[Bless]]es nonmagical weapons and [[aquamarine wand]]s.
* Rank 02. [[Symbol of Blessing]]. Blesses weapons and [[aquamarine wand]]s.
* Rank 03. [[Symbol of Thought]]. Broadcasts a message to all other members of the Order.
* Rank 03. [[Symbol of Thought]]. Broadcasts a message to all other members of the Order within range.
* Rank 04. [[Symbol of Recovery]]. Regenerates 10 [[HP]]s.
* Rank 04. [[Symbol of Diminishment]]. Reduces target's [[DS]], [[TD]] and [[Cman]] Defense. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 05. [[Symbol of Courage]]. Increases [[AS]] and [[MB]].
* Rank 05. [[Symbol of Courage]]. Increases [[AS]] and [[UAF]]. [[Stackable]]
* Rank 06. [[Symbol of Protection]]. Increases [[DS]].
* Rank 06. [[Symbol of Protection]]. Increases [[DS]]. [[Stackable]]
* Rank 07. [[Charl's Throw I]]. Grants the [[THROW (verb)]] a [[Voln fu]] usage and stand-up maneuver.
* Rank 07. [[Symbol of Submission]]. Forces [[Undead]] to offensive stance. Reduces [[DS]]. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 08. [[Kai's Punch]]. Grants the [[PUNCH (verb)]] a [[Voln fu]] usage.
* Rank 08. [[Kai's Strike]]. Allows [[Unarmed Combat System|unarmed combat without blessed gear.
* Rank 09. [[Phoen's Kick]]. Grants the [[KICK (verb)]] a [[Voln fu]] usage.
* Rank 09. [[Symbol of Holiness]]. Direct damage attack against undead. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 10. [[Symbol of Calming]]. Attempts to [[Calm]] all targets in the room.
* Rank 10. [[Symbol of Recall]]. Restores spells after death.
* Rank 11. [[Symbol of Sleep]]. Attempts to [[Sleep]] all targets in the room.
* Rank 11. [[Symbol of Sleep]]. Attempts to [[Sleep]] all targets in the room. Player friendly. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 12. [[Symbol of Turning]]. [[Fear]] effect against [[undead]] in the room.
* Rank 12. [[Symbol of Transcendence]]. For 30 seconds member will take damage as if in an incorporeal state.
* Rank 13. [[Symbol of Mana]]. Restores 50 [[mana]] while taking 0-2 [[deed]]s.
* Rank 13. [[Symbol of Mana]]. Restores 50 [[mana]] may take [[deed]]s.
* Rank 14. [[Symbol of Sight]]. Grants a brief [[Locate Person]] spell.
* Rank 14. [[Symbol of Sight]]. Grants a brief [[Locate Person]] spell.
* Rank 15. [[Symbol of Holiness]]. Blesses magical weaponry and burns [[undead]].
* Rank 15. [[Symbol of Retribution]]. Direct attack against undead used while member is deceased. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 16. [[Symbol of Submission]]. Reduces target's [[stance]] and [[DS]].
* Rank 16. [[Symbol of Supremacy]]. Increases member's [[AS]]/[[CS]]/[[CMAN]] against undead. [[Stackable]]
* Rank 17. [[Symbol of Restoration]]. Restores half missing [[health]], capped at 50 [[HP]]s.
* Rank 17. [[Symbol of Restoration]]. Restores half missing [[health]], capped at 50 [[HP]]s.
* Rank 18. [[Symbol of Need]]. Broadcasts a cry for help to all members of the Order.
* Rank 18. [[Symbol of Need]]. Broadcasts a cry for help to all members of the Order within range.
* Rank 19. [[Symbol of Retribution]]. Damages target. Can be used while [[dead]].
* Rank 19. [[Symbol of Renewal]]. Immediately restores 1 [[Spirit]] point per use.
* Rank 20. [[Symbol of Disruption]]. Casts an aura around user and group members. Any noncorporeal undead struck will sustain penalties to [[AS]]/[[DS]]/[[CS]]/[[TD]]/[[CMAN]].
* Rank 20. [[Charl's Throw II]]. Increases the power of [[Charl's Throw I]].
* Rank 21. [[Kai's Blow]]. Increases the power of [[Kai's Punch]].
* Rank 21. [[Kai's Smite]]. Will temporarily pull a non-corporeal undead creature into corporealness.
* Rank 22. [[Symbol of Turning]]. Targeted or mass attack causing states similar to fear effects with possible instant death result. Uses the [[standard success resolution system]].
* Rank 22. [[Phoen's Blow]]. Increases the power of [[Phoen's Kick]].
* Rank 23. [[Symbol of Preservation]]. [[Lifekeep]]s target. Can be used while [[dead]].
* Rank 23. [[Symbol of Preservation]]. [[Lifekeep]]s target. Can be used while [[Death's Sting|dead]].
* Rank 24. [[Symbol of Dreams]]. Fall asleep to recover [[health]], [[mana]], and [[spirit]].
* Rank 24. [[Symbol of Dreams]]. Fall asleep to recover [[health]], [[mana]], [[spirit]] and [[stat]]s from [[Death's Sting]].
* Rank 25. [[Symbol of Return]]. Teleport to a predetermined location, usually a monastery.
* Rank 25. [[Symbol of Return]]. Teleport to a predetermined location, usually a monastery.
* Rank 26. [[Symbol of Invitation]]. Grants the [[INVITE (verb)]], access to [[Master's hall]].
* Rank 26. [[Symbol of Seeking]]. Teleportation of member or member's group from a voln outpost to an undead hunting area.

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==See Also==

*[[Order of Voln - Voln review (saved post)|Voln review saved post]] authored by GM Coase dated 7/4/12

== External links ==
[https://sites.google.com/site/loresinging/voln-for-dummies: Gemstone IV Order of Voln for Dummies]


<small>Note: Some of the information at the above link is outdated</small>


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Revision as of 17:02, 27 September 2012

A symbol is a power granted to members of the Order of Voln. Symbols are like spells, but they require favor to function rather than mana.

List of symbols

The 26 symbols are as follows. To view the favor requirement to obtain the symbol, the task required to obtain the symbol, the favor cost associated with a symbol, or any other details about a symbol, check the particular symbol's page.

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See Also

External links

Gemstone IV Order of Voln for Dummies

Note: Some of the information at the above link is outdated