The Symbols of Voln

The Order of Voln is dedicated to the release of undead from their
bondage. To help its members achieve this end, the Lords and Ladies
of Liabo created special Symbols. The Symbols are taught to initiates
sequentially as the initiate generates enough favor with the Lords and
Ladies by slaying undead creatures. Favor may also be used to invoke
one of the symbols already learned, but by doing so slows the
initiate's progress up the Order.  Many Symbols gain in effectiveness
and duration as the member gains higher steps in the Order.
Throw/Punch/Kick call on the member's Brawling skill. 

Note: The Symbol of Recognition does not use favor. The
Throw/Punch/Kick symbols do not -- technically -- use favor providing
they are used on undead targets. They do however, require favor to use. 

   1.Symbol of Recognition reveals members and Masters of the Order
     and undead creatures in the room. 

   2.Symbol of Blessing duplicates the clerical spell Holy Weapon , 2 
     swings/level. 

   3.Symbol of Thought allows you to broadcast a thought to all Voln
     members who also have this Symbol. 

   4.Symbol of Recovery restores some lost HPs. 

   5.Symbol of Courage increases AS and defense against Fear spells. 

   6.Symbol of Protection increases DS. 

   7.Throw lets the member Throw <undead>, possibly resulting in
     damage, weakened stance, or being thrown to the ground. Very
     effective with a group, when another can attack the downed
     creature. Requires both hands to be free. 

   8.Punch lets the member Punch <undead> with his or her free right
     hand. 

   9.Kick lets the member Kick <undead>, preferably with a free hand.
     Hurts more than Punch,but has a slightly longer RT. 

  10.Symbol of Calming is a mass-effect version of the Major Spirit
     spell Calm (201) , effective against undead. 

  11.Symbol of Sleep is a mass-effect version of the Wizard's Sleep
     spells (501 etc.) effective against undead. May also knock out
     other adventurers in the room. 

  12.Symbol of Turning is a mass-effect version of the various
     Clerical Repel Undead spells (301 etc.). 

  13.Symbol of Mana This Symbol restores 50 mana points to the user. 
     Occasionally, an acolyte of Voln will experience "a special
     blessing from Koar", which doubles one's mana. 

  14.Symbol of Sight works like the Locate Person spell (116), and
     gives the acolyte a brief vision of the other member. Voln members
     will be able to sense who is looking in on them. It is used by
     entering Symbol of Sight [Target]. 

  15.Symbol of Holiness allows the member to bless any weapon, 
     including those of magical metals such as vultite. 

  16.Symbol of Submission allows members to turn aside undead. 

  17.Symbol of Restoration recovers lost HPs. 

  18.Symbol of Need lets others know where you are, even when dead. 

  19.Symbol of Retribution allows members when alive, or dead to
     strike a mass of opponents, similar to a Cone of Lightning spell. 

  20.Throw 2 is an improved version of Throw (Symbol 7) 

  21.Punch 2 is an improved version of Punch (Symbol 8) 

  22.Kick 2 is an improved version of Kick (Symbol 9) 

  23.Symbol of Preservation casts Preservation ("LK") on yourself. 

  24.Symbol of Dreams quickens spirit point, health, and mental
     recovery. 

  25.Symbol of Return returns the member's group back to the Voln
     Monastery, or to the nearest focus. 

  26.Symbol of Invitation enables a Master to invite people to join
     the Order. This is the only way for senior members of another
     order to switch to Voln. The symbol is used by entering Invite
     [Target]. Ideally, Masters should spend some time talking to
     the new invitee about the order and its expectations.