Symbol of Thought

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Step 3

The Symbol of Thought is obtained at the third rank of the Order of Voln. The Symbol of Thought allows one to broadcast a message seen by all other members of the Order in one's realm.

Using Symbol of Thought

  • Type SYMBOL OF THOUGHT (MESSAGE). The message will be instantly broadcast to all members of the Order in the realm.
  • To block the receipt of thoughts of others, rub a seashell, eat a tkaro root, or use another thought-disruption magic item.

Favor Cost

Symbol of Thought costs 1 unit of favor for each 8 characters in the thought message. Maximum cost is 32 units of favor.

Note: Characters under level 40 have a reduced favor cost which scales with level.

Messaging

First person usage
The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear <Your Name> thinking, "We must free the undead."
Third person observation
The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear <Voln Member> thinking, "We must free the undead." >

Obtaining Symbol of Thought

Talk to the third monk on the path to enlightenment. You must have 600 levels of favor to obtain the required task.

Wehnimer's Landing Task

  • Obtain a rose. Buy one at the florist or FORAGE FOR SMALL ROSE in the Small Park.
  • From outside the North Gate, go: NW, S, GO PATH, GO ARCH.
  • Now, type: PUT ROSE ON ALTAR.
  • Return to the monk to receive your symbol.

Ta'Vaalor Task

  • Start at the Victory Court, and go: W, W, W, GO GATE, SW, SW, SW, SW, GO PATH, W.
  • Here, use the FORAGE (verb) to FORAGE FOR BLEEDING ROSE.
  • Return to Victory Court, and go: E, E, E, N, E, N, N, N, N, N, N, W, N, GO GATE, NE, NE, NE, NE, NE, NE, GO PATH, N, NE, NW, N.
  • Here, type DROP ROSE.
  • Return to the monk to receive your symbol.