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Seven Signs

The Seven Signs represents one of the most intricate and influential systems in Lineage 2's world of Aden. This ancient prophecy-based competition divides the entire server population into two opposing factions: the Seal of Dawn, representing the forces of light and prosperity, and the Seal of Dusk, embodying the powers of darkness and economic control. The system's influence extends far beyond simple combat, affecting everything from the server's economy and item drop rates to experience gains and marketplace dynamics. Players must carefully choose their allegiance, as their decision impacts not only their own gameplay experience but also contributes to a server-wide power struggle that shapes the gaming environment for all participants. Through strategic resource gathering, careful timing of contributions, and coordinated group efforts in the Festival of Darkness, players engage in a complex meta-game that requires both individual skill and community cooperation.

Historical Significance

Deep within the lore of Lineage 2, the Seven Signs emerged from ancient prophecies discovered in the forgotten temples of Elmore-Aden. These prophecies spoke of an eternal conflict between Dawn and Dusk, each representing different aspects of power and prosperity. The Dawn, blessed by the gods of light, promises increased combat prowess and enhanced rewards from hunting, while the Dusk, favored by the shadows, offers economic advantages and marketplace control. According to legend, the original prophets established this system to maintain balance in the world, preventing any single force from gaining absolute power. The competition period represents the active struggle between these forces, while the Festival of Darkness serves as a proving ground where each seal's champions demonstrate their worth through combat prowess. This ancient system has become deeply embedded in the world's power structure, with major guilds and alliances often building their strategies around Seven Signs victory periods. The prophecies warn that should either force gain too much power for too long, it could fundamentally alter the balance of the world, making participation in this ancient ritual not just a game, but a crucial part of maintaining the world's equilibrium.

Period Structure

The Seven Signs system operates in alternating periods every other week.

Competition Period (7 Days)​

During the Competition Period, the entire server engages in an intense race between the forces of Dawn and Dusk. Players begin by choosing their allegiance at their respective priests in any major city. Once aligned, they venture into the Catacombs and Necropolis to hunt monsters for Ancient Adena and seal stones. The strategic element comes into play as players must decide when to make their contributions - some prefer to contribute early to show their seal's strength, while others wait until the last moments to prevent the opposing seal from countering their contributions. Large guilds often coordinate their efforts, pooling their Ancient Adena for massive contributions in the final hours. The competition creates a dynamic economy as players trade resources, farm specific areas, and negotiate alliances to ensure their seal's victory.

  • Duration: Monday 6:00 PM through Monday 6:00 PM (7 days)
  • Activities:
    • Players choose their seal (Dawn or Dusk)
    • Collect Ancient Adena through:
      • Hunting in Catacombs and Necropolis
      • Completing Seven Signs quests
      • Trading with Merchants
    • Make contributions to chosen seal
    • Track contribution rankings on server board
    • Coordinate with guild for maximum impact
  • Contribution Rules:
    • Cannot change seal during active period
    • Minimum contribution: 10,000 Ancient Adena per contribution
    • Multiple contributions allowed per character
    • Must wait 5 minutes between contributions
    • No contribution = no rewards for that period
    • Higher contributions increase chance of seal victory

Seal of Dawn Victory Rewards​

  • Enhanced Drop Rates
    • +20% drop rate in all areas
    • +30% drop rate in Catacombs/Necropolis
    • Increased chance for rare items
  • Merchant of Mammon Access
    • Exclusive S-Grade item purchases
    • Special recipe access
    • Enhanced crafting materials
    • Rare dye trading
  • Special Buffs
    • Greater Might (+20% P.Atk)
    • Greater Shield (+20% P.Def)
    • Greater Magic Barrier (+20% M.Def)
    • Wind Walk (+20% Speed)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Can be reapplied unlimited times during victory period
  • Teleportation Benefits
    • Free teleports to Catacombs
    • Discounted teleport costs (-50%)
    • Special location access
  • Guild Benefits
    • Territory control advantages
    • Enhanced castle siege capabilities
    • Special merchant access
    • Exclusive buff options

Seal of Dusk Victory Rewards​

  • Economic Benefits
    • -20% marketplace & shop tax
    • -20% item enchant costs
    • -20% crafting costs
    • Special vendor prices
  • Enhanced Experience
    • +15% XP gain in all areas
    • +30% XP gain in Catacombs/Necropolis
    • +10% Skill Point acquisition
  • Special Access
    • Unique vendor items
    • Exclusive enhancement materials
    • Special dye combinations
    • Rare recipe purchases
  • Guild Benefits
    • Reduced castle maintenance costs
    • Enhanced marketplace control
    • Special merchant access
    • Economic buff options

Festival of Darkness Period (7 Days)​

The Festival of Darkness transforms the Seven Signs competition into an intense dungeon challenge. Parties of five members from the same seal gather at the Catacombs entrance, where they meet the Festival Witch to register for challenges. Each challenge room presents unique monster combinations and objectives, requiring careful coordination and strategy. For example, a typical high-level party might use their Red Stones to activate premium buffs before entering, then face four consecutive rooms of increasing difficulty. In each room, they must balance speed with survival - killing monsters quickly for higher scores while ensuring no party member falls. The most successful parties often assign specific roles: a tank to gather monsters, DPS classes to maximize damage, and support classes to maintain party survival. The real strategy comes in managing stone usage - knowing when to use valuable Red Stones for maximum score multipliers versus saving them for later attempts.

  • Duration: Alternates with Competition Period, lasting 7 days
  • Requirements:
    • Party of 5 players
    • All party members must be same seal
    • Minimum level 40
    • At least 5 Blue Stones per participant
  • Challenge Structure:
    • 5 difficulty levels (based on party level range)
    • 4 challenge rooms per attempt
    • 15-minute time limit per challenge
    • Score based on:
      • Monster kills
      • Speed of completion
      • Party survival rate
      • Stone usage efficiency
  • Special Rules:
    • No buffs from outside sources
    • Cannot use scrolls or special items
    • Party wipe results in challenge failure
    • Score multipliers based on stone types used

Challenge Ranking Rewards​

  1. Top 1% (Grade S)

    • Equally distribute 50% of Ancient Adena Reward Pool
    • Exclusive equipment
    • Special titles
    • Unique dyes

  2. Top 10% (Grade A)

    • Equally distribute 30% Ancient Adena Reward Pool
    • Rare materials
    • Enhancement stones
    • Special buffs

  3. Top 25% (Grade B)

    • Equally distribute 15% Ancient Adena Reward Pool
    • Basic materials
    • Common enhancement items

  4. Top 50% (Grade C)

    • Equally Distribute 4% Ancient Adena Reward Pool
    • Festival tokens
    • Basic supplies

  5. Participation (Grade D)

    • Equally Distribute 1% of Ancient Adena Reward Pool
    • Participation marks

Challenge Room Bonuses​

  • Per Room Clear

    • 10,000 Festival Points
    • Random enhancement materials
    • Seal stones based on performance

  • Perfect Clear Bonus

    • Additional 50,000 Festival Points
    • Rare item chance
    • Special buff scrolls

Why is it important to participate in the Seven Signs?​

Players who ignore htis feature will experience the following:

  • No access to special merchants
  • No buff benefits
  • No teleport discounts
  • No marketplace benefits
  • No bonus drop rates
  • Standard XP rates only

Note: All rewards are distributed at the end of their respective periods. Players must maintain their seal allegiance throughout the period to receive rewards.

Currencies​

Several special currencies are involved in the Seven Signs system.

Ancient Adena​

  • Primary currency for contributions
  • Exchange rate: 1:1 with regular Adena when converting back
  • Obtained from:
    • Hunting Catacombs monsters (5-10% drop rate)
    • Completing Seven Signs quests (500-5000 per quest)
    • Participating in the Festival of Darkness
    • Trading with Merchant of Mammon
  • Used for:
    • Seal contributions (minimum 10,000 per contribution)
    • Multiple contributions allowed to increase influence
    • No maximum limit on total contributions
    • Purchasing special items from Mammon Merchants
    • Trading for rare recipes and materials

Blue Stones (Stone of Blue Color)​

  • Basic festival participation currency
  • Obtained from:
    • Regular monster drops in Catacombs (10-15% drop rate)
    • Level 40-55 monsters have highest drop rate
    • Can be purchased from certain NPCs
  • Used for:
    • Entry fee for Festival of Darkness
    • Basic festival challenge attempts
    • Trading for festival buffs
    • Minimum 5 required per festival participation

Green Stones (Stone of Green Color)​

  • Intermediate festival currency
  • Obtained from:
    • Elite monsters in Catacombs (5-8% drop rate)
    • Level 55-65 monsters have highest drop rate
    • Converting multiple Blue Stones
  • Used for:
    • Advanced festival challenge attempts
    • Enhanced festival rewards
    • Special festival buffs
    • Trading for better scoring multipliers

Red Stones (Stone of Red Color)​

  • Highest value festival currency
  • Obtained from:
    • Boss monsters in Catacombs (2-3% drop rate)
    • Level 65+ monsters have highest drop rate
    • Special event rewards
  • Used for:
    • Premium festival challenge attempts
    • Highest scoring multipliers
    • Exclusive festival rewards
    • Special buff combinations
    • Trading for rare items with Merchant of Mammon

Currency Conversion Rates​

  • Red Stones: 1 Cabal Points
  • Blue Stones: 5 Cabal Points
  • Green Stones: 10 Cabal Points
  • Festival Points → Ancient Dena dynamically exchange
  • Ancient Adena → Adena: dynamically exchange

Important Locations and NPCs​

Primary Locations​

  1. Dusk Priestess (Major Cities)

    • Handles seal registration
    • Accepts Ancient Adena contributions
    • Provides status information

  2. Dawn Priestess (Major Cities)

    • Alternative seal registration
    • Contribution acceptance
    • Status updates

  3. Catacombs

    • Six distinct locations
    • Primary farming areas
    • Monster level ranges 40-70
    • Special drop tables

  4. Necropolis

    • Four unique locations
    • High-level farming areas
    • Monster level ranges 60-80
    • Enhanced rewards

Key NPCs​

  1. Dawn Priests

    • Location: All major cities
    • Services:
      • Seal selection
      • Contribution management
      • Reward distribution

  2. Festival Witches

    • Location: Catacombs entrances
    • Services:
      • Festival registration
      • Stone exchange
      • Challenge information

  3. Merchant of Mammon

    • Location: Random spawns
    • Services:
      • Special item sales
      • Ancient Adena exchange
      • Rare recipe trading

Participation Stages​

1. Seal Selection​

  • Choose between Dawn and Dusk
  • One-week commitment
  • Strategic importance for guilds:

    • Castle-Holding Guilds

      • Dusk benefits reduce castle maintenance costs
      • Economic advantages help fund siege defenses
      • Marketplace tax reductions increase guild treasury
      • Better XP rates help maintain competitive edge

    • Siege-Focused Guilds

      • Dawn benefits enhance combat capabilities
      • Increased drop rates help gear progression
      • Better farming efficiency in Catacombs/Necropolis
      • Combat buffs provide advantage in sieges

    • Alliance Considerations

      • Coordinate seal choice across alliance
      • Pool resources for maximum contribution impact
      • Share farming spots and resources
      • Organize defense against opposing alliances

    • Economic Strategy

      • Dawn: Focus on item acquisition and rare drops
      • Dusk: Emphasis on cost reduction and market control
      • Balance between personal and guild needs
      • Long-term investment in guild infrastructure

    • Competitive Advantages

      • Territory control synergies
      • Resource gathering optimization
      • PvP positioning
      • Market dominance potential

2. Resource Gathering​

  • Chance to collect Ancient Adena
  • Farm Seven Signs monsters
  • Complete related quests

3. Contribution Phase​

  • Contribute resources to chosen seal
  • Track contribution rankings
  • Coordinate with alliance members

4. Festival of Darkness​

  • Form parties of 5 players
  • Complete timed challenges
  • Compete for high scores

Advanced Tactics​

Optimal Farming​

  1. Catacombs Strategy

    • Best monster spots
    • Party composition
    • Rotation patterns
    • Time management

  2. Festival Optimization

    • Party roles
    • Challenge priorities
    • Score maximization
    • Resource management

Competition Strategy​

  • Contribution timing
  • Seal selection factors
  • Alliance coordination
  • Resource distribution

Common Mistakes to Avoid​

  1. Poor timing of contributions
  2. Inefficient resource gathering
  3. Suboptimal party compositions
  4. Neglecting festival participation
  5. Incorrect buff management

Tips for Success​

  1. Maintain consistent participation
  2. Coordinate with guild members
  3. Track market trends
  4. Optimize farming routes
  5. Build strategic alliances

Conclusion​

The Seven Signs system represents one of the most complex and rewarding features in Lineage 2. Success requires careful planning, consistent participation, and strategic coordination with other players. Whether focusing on economic advantages or combat benefits, understanding and participating in the Seven Signs is crucial for any serious player or guild.