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'''Step 4'''

The '''Symbol of Diminishment''', governed by [[Cholen|Lord Cholen]], is obtained at the fourth rank of the [[Order of Voln]]. When successfully used, it will temporarily reduce the targeted [[undead]]'s [[DS]], [[UDF]], [[TD]], and [[CMAN]] defense by -1 per Voln rank (capped at -26 for Voln Masters). The target will remain in a diminished state for 2 seconds per member's rank with a maximimum duration of 52 seconds for Masters of the Order. This symbol uses the [[Standard success resolution system]] to detemine success or failure.

==Symbol Use [[Favor]] Cost==

Symbol of Diminishment favor cost is based on the member's [[level]]. See [[Favor#Symbol Use Favor Cost|Table]] for specific examples. It has a relative cost of 3x [[Symbol of Courage]].

==Messaging==
Initial cast:

<div {{log}}>sym of diminishment wraith<br>
You draw a glowing pattern in the air before a wraith.<br>
The wraith appears diminished!<br></div>

Wearing off:

<div {{log}}>A wraith no longer appears as diminished.</div>

== Obtaining Symbol of Diminishment ==
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Talk to the fourth monk on the [[Path to Enlightenment]] for instructions. Upon obtaining the requisite favor and completing the assigned task, the monk will teach the member the Symbol of Diminishment.

===Favor Required to Obtain Symbol of Diminishment===
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=70%}}><center>'''Formula: 300 + (( level<sup>2</sup> &times; 5 ) &divide; 3 )</center></div>

Example 1 
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=65%}}>level 5 member: 300 + ((5 &times; 5 &times; 5) &divide; 3) = 341 favor</div>
Example 2
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=65%}}>level 10 member: 300 + ((10 &times; 10 &times; 5) &divide; 3) = 466 favor</div>

===Monk's Teaching and Instruction Highlights===

*Voln came to the rescue of the founder, Lord Fasthr, and his men who were fighting against the undead.
*Voln taught them his personal secrets when fighting undead.

===[[Wehnimer's Landing]] Task===

* Lord Cholen is the patron for this step. You have to give an offering and song to the poor of the Landing. You need to drop coins in accordance with your level. (100 Coins per Level has worked.) Then head to the Shanty Town. (Lich room 311.)

* Or from the bank, travel: E, SE, S, S, E, E, E, E, E, E, E, E, N.

* DROP coins and SING:
<div {{log}}>sing I dance to honor Lord Cholen; Who brings us joy and fun; I sing such greatly praises; Today and forever more; Be joyous for all time, my friends!</div>

* The poor should come out and gather up the coins and sing with you.

===[[Ta'Vaalor|Ta'Vaalor's]] Task===

* The task is very similar to the Landing task. You need to drop coins in accordance with your level. (Approximately 100 Coins per Level has worked.) Then head to the Hagatha's Brew and Barley. (Lich room 10071.)

* Or from the node in the Sylvarraend Town Commons, travel: SE, S, go Tavern.

* DROP coins and SING:
<div {{log}}>SING I dance to honor Lord Cholen; Who brings us joy and fun; I sing such greatly praises; Today and forever more; Be joyous for all time, my friends!</div>

* The poor should come out and gather up the coins and sing with you.

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