EQ2 FURNITURE



Total items rewarded from Learning the Path: 1
Books
Tome of Order and Discord
This item can be placed on the floor in your house.

A translation from the writings contained within a once lost tattered tome.

Quest reward from [100] Learning the Path (Hallmark), started by Priest of Discord in Antonica or from [100] Learning the Path (Hallmark), started by Priest of Discord in The Commonlands or from [100] Learning the Path (Hallmark), started by Priest of Discord in Greater Faydark or from [100] Learning the Path (Hallmark), started by Priest of Discord in Darklight Wood or in Timorous Deep or from [100] Learning the Path (Hallmark), started by Priest of Discord in Frostfang Sea (PvP only).

Purchased from Indis Surion in Qeynos Capitol District (702, 82, 129) or Navarius Orvalis in The City of Freeport (10, -7, -134) or Piritta Silvarri in Greater Faydark (151, 109, 175) or Beata Sringer in City of Fordel Midst (735, -9, -744) for 36s.

Discovered on 23 Sep 2009 at 8:46:16 PDT.
Tome of Order and Discord

"The Tome of Order and Discord was penned by the seventh member of the Tribunal and has become the key to a life of Discord, in spite of the author's pitiful warnings."

As stated by a Priest of Discord near the year 5313.
Introduction

It is with great effort that we decipher the teachings found within the original tattered tome. The most we could gather from the writings are titles of chapters that we believe are basic rules to living a life of Discord. Much of the information has been updated with relevant terms of our age and it is done not to dilute the teachings, but to make sure we provide relevant information and allow everyone to grasp the essence of our philosophy.
Order and Chaos are everliving and permeate our body and mind. They are the true nature that fights for dominance in our daily lives. It is impossible to claim control over ourselves without first making the choice to follow one or the other. You have chosen the path of Discord. Discord will allow each of us to fully experience what it is to be a superior being over others that claim to be. Since the beginning of time Order and Chaos have moved across the minds of all living creatures. Only in Discord will we satiate the yearning in our hearts.
We are the Seekers of Discord,
As a Seeker of Discord, you are now faced with more dangers than your average Order follower. You not only face the dangers of the wilderness but also of others that have embraced Discord like yourself. You may have felt relatively safe for the earlier part of your travels but that is only because it is not until your 10th season that you can appreciate Discord enough to participate. We will explain a few rules in the next chapters that will hopefully aid you in your path. We are separated into three casts: Exile, Freeport and Qeynos factions.
It is agreed upon that experienced fighters cannot engage less experienced fighters in combat. This disparity is determined by the location you are traveling and mainly how many seasons you have survived. Magical notices are given to each traveler when they enter a new area. There is a 30 second respite that will allow you to get your bearings before you are free to relish in the glory of a fight.
If you miss the notice, you will know soon enough by the auras your enemies emanate.

Red Aura means you are better off not attacking.
Orange Aura means you are advised not to attack but you could get lucky.
White Aura means you are the same level and should engage and learn from the battle.
Blue Aura means you are very likely to win but they can be a threat.
Green Aura means you are likely to win but they are also likely to get lucky.
Grey Aura means you are much more willing to ignore the pest, unless they attack you first.
It is essential that you are always prepared. This not only means that you are aware of your surroundings but also of the thing closest to you, your equipment. It is often times that we witness a battle won not by the skill, but by the sheer lack of maintenance of their equipment.
Armor, poisons, potions, scrolls and weapons are all available through city merchants and traders. They are also found in treasures deep within lost ruins or under the belly of a dragon. It is your task to find the best way to upgrade the equipment you use in battle. Items are magically etched with the proper levels they can be used and will literally save your life.
Combat arts and spells are part of your equipment. The amount of practice and study you spend (literally) can also make the difference if fighting equally armored opponents. Each class has different combat arts and spells that help them define their strategies in combat. Take time to learn against lesser beings before you jump into the fray of battle.
Beneficial Combat Arts or Spells

Yellow etched will only affect the caster.
Orange etched will affect a single friend in your group.
Purple etched will affect everyone in your group or raid.
Offensive Combat Arts or Spells

Red etched will affect a single target.
Green etched will affect all enemies in your target group.
Blue etched will affect everyone around the caster up to the limits of the skill.
We do not follow our path for fame or fortune, but the weak must pay tribute and admire our deeds. Each city will honor your victories with acceptance into their elite circles. Rewards vary and can range from trinkets to titles that help distinguish you in the battlefield. You may find them offered by merchants in cities. The more experienced gain Discord tokens that they use as currency for the items they desire.
An alliance between cities has made it so that citizens of Freeport, Gorowyn and Neriak gain favor with The Lucanic Knights while citizens of Qeynos, Kelethin and Halas are favored by The Royal Antonican Guard. Exiles have chosen to forgo these accolades in favor of being able to engage anyone they deem worthy.
It is known that all things must come to an end. This also applies to each of us that embrace Discord. In the event that we suffer the unmentionable, there are also separate rules that followers of Discord must abide by. Reviving is limited to certain areas that may not be equal to those that follow Order. You are allowed a longer respite and will not be engaged until you decide you are ready again. You will not suffer the penalties of armor decay but you will suffer from the sickness the experience with death causes even the most fearless. You must make sure to refocus your energy before leaving the areas.
In the event that you have coin on your person, the chances of your losing at least half will be guaranteed. It is best that you seek a banker whenever you find yourself with enough coin that you would rather not give away. The same applies to any item that is not marked Legendary, Fabled or Mythical in quality. Although the chances are much less, it is a chance that you take. Titles are currently not lost in combat, but they can still be gained. You do lose fame if you are missing from the realm and that can lead to your title being lost if the duration is substantial.
Conclusion

It is our will to embrace Discord. The path is not for the faint of heart and the challenges will test even the strongest of us all. Let it be known that we, the Seekers of Discord, are and always will be present. It is only in Discord that you can truly find your equal, since it is we that destroy the dragons and best the avatars of the gods!