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It is often called the '''Orb of Weight''' by some players due to its heavy [[weight]] of 150 aum.
 
It is often called the '''Orb of Weight''' by some players due to its heavy [[weight]] of 150 aum.
  
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==Description==
 
==Description==

Revision as of 06:35, 18 March 2021

(   The Orb of Fate   Crystal ball.png
Base item crystal ball
Affiliation
When carried
When applied
When invoked
Base price 3500 zm
Weight 150

The Orb of Fate is the Valkyrie quest artifact. It is the prize for completing the Valkyrie quest, and is neutral for wishing purposes. Its base item type is a crystal ball.

It is often called the Orb of Weight by some players due to its heavy weight of 150 aum.

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Description

When carried, the Orb confers warning, half spell damage, half physical damage and acts as a luckstone. When applied, it acts as a normal crystal ball. When #invoked, it allows the player to level teleport.

When read, it gives this response:

 It is signed:  "Odin."

Strategy

The Orb of Fate is a solid artifact in general, and is especially stellar for a well-armored Valkyrie.

Encyclopedia entry

Some say that Odin himself created this ancient crystal ball,
although others argue that Loki created it and forged Odin's
signature on the bottom. In any case, it is a powerful
artifact. Anyone who carries it is granted the gift of
warning, and damage, both spell and physical, is partially
absorbed by the orb itself. When invoked it has the power
to teleport the invoker between levels.