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'''Codestones''' are special rocks that are carved with specific [[wikipedia:Runic alphabet|rune]]s. On the [[Neopets|Neopets webstie]], they are a special class of [[item]]. There are two cagetories of codestones: basic and red. Basic codestones are tan in colour and are used to pay for training at [[Techo Master|Techo Master's]] [[Training School]] on [[Mystery Island]]. Red codestones are red in colour and are used to pay for training at the [[Secret Ninja Training School]]. | |||
Basic codestones first appeared in [[Neopia]] as part of the [[Arrival of Virtupets]] [[plot]]. During this plot, users were implored to bring one million codestones to the [[Island Mystic]] so he could decrypt [[Dr. Frank Sloth|Dr. Sloth's]] letter. Red codestones were first released along with the Secret Ninja Training School on March 13, 2004.{{br}} | |||
==Varieties== | |||
There are ten types of basic codestone. They all shake in the player's inventory. [[Ryshu]] explains that, like a student before he has found his purpose, they are restless. In the Training School, there is a secret garden where they can be put in their proper place and be at rest. Each type of basic codestone bears a different rune: | |||
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| | {{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone10.gif|name=Bri Codestone|JNID=509|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | ||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone5.gif|name=Eo Codestone|JNID=117|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone9.gif|name=Har Codestone|JNID=121|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone3.gif|name=Lu Codestone|JNID=115|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone6.gif|name=Main Codestone|JNID=118|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone1.gif|name=Mau Codestone|JNID=113|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone8.gif|name=Orn Codestone|JNID=120|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone2.gif|name=Tai-Kai Codestone|JNID=114|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone4.gif|name=Vo Codestone|JNID=116|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone7.gif|name=Zei Codestone|JNID=119|desc=This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!}} | |||
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Additionally, there are six types of red codestone, each with a different rune: | |||
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{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone13.gif|name=Cui Codestone|JNID=5831|desc=Quite what the symbols mean or how they got there is a mystery. }} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone14.gif|name=Kew Codestone|JNID=5832|desc=Some say the symbol is painted on by the Island Mystic, but the wise know otherwise. }} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone11.gif|name=Mag Codestone|JNID=5826|desc=These rare volcanic rocks are very sought after on the island. }} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone15.gif|name=Sho Codestone|JNID=5833|desc=When this large magma rock cooled a strange symbol appeared on it. }} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone12.gif|name=Vux Codestone|JNID=5829|desc=From time to time the volcano spews out magma rocks, each with the same six symbols on.}} | |||
{{ItemDisplay|IMAGE=codestone16.gif|name=Zed Codestone|JNID=5837|desc=These rare volcanic rocks are very sought after on the island.}} | |||
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==Obtaining Codestones== | |||
Both basic codestones and red codestones are not sold at any official Neopian [[shop]]s. Instead, users can obtain both types of codestone by fighting in the [[Battledome]] or by playing [[Key Quest]]. Basic and red codestones are also tradable, meaning that they can be purchased from other users using the [[Auction House]], [[Trading Post]], or user shops | |||
In addition to this, basic codestones are sometimes given out by certain games of chance, such as the [[Deserted Tomb]] and [[Tombola]]. Users are also rewarded with a single, randomly-selected basic codestone each time they receive the following [[random event]]: | |||
{{RandomEvent | |||
|BGImage=[[Image:Bg mystery island3.jpg]] | |||
|Image=[[Image:techo master shh.png]] | |||
|Text=You happen across a mystical codestone and promptly pick it up. Time for [http://www.neopets.com/island/training.phtml '''training''']!}} | |||
Similarly, users receive six randomly-selected basic codestones each time they receive this [[random event]]: | |||
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|BGImage=[[Image:Bg mystery island2.jpg]] | |||
|Image=[[Image:Ryshu shh.png]] | |||
|Text=Looks like you could use some more training. Here, take these '''Codestones''' and visit me at the [http://www.neopets.com/island/training.phtml '''Training School''']. Good luck!}} | |||
Users can obtain a single, randomly-selected red codestone by trading in one of each basic codestone at [[Techo Mountain]]. Additonally, users are also rewarded with a red codestone each time they reiceve the following random event: | |||
{{RandomEvent | |||
|BGImage=[[Image:Bg mystery island.jpg]] | |||
|Image= | |||
|Text=You hear a loud explosion before '''<ITEM NAME>''' falls out of the sky and into your lap.}} | |||
==Avatar== | |||
Since September 23, 2003, user have been able to unlock the following [[avatar]] by collecting codestones: | |||
{| style="margin:0 auto; width:300px;" class="wikitable" | |||
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|style="width:50px;"|[[Image:Codestones.gif]] ||'''Codestones!'''<br />View your inventory while carrying all ten different types of basic codestone. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The | *The [[Petpet]] [[Rock]] resembles a codestone when painted [[Island]]. | ||
==See also== | |||
*'''Neopian Currency:''' [[Dubloon]], [[Lutari Feather]], [[Neocash]], [[Neopoint]], [[Nerkmid]] | |||
==External | ==External links== | ||
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=195 The Codestone Secret] | *'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=195 The Codestone Secret] | ||
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http:// | *'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=45 Bri Codestone], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=51 Har Codestone], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=53 Lu Codestone], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=54 Mau Codestone], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=20 Zed Codestone] | ||
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Codestones are special rocks that are carved with specific runes. On the Neopets webstie, they are a special class of item. There are two cagetories of codestones: basic and red. Basic codestones are tan in colour and are used to pay for training at Techo Master's Training School on Mystery Island. Red codestones are red in colour and are used to pay for training at the Secret Ninja Training School.
Basic codestones first appeared in Neopia as part of the Arrival of Virtupets plot. During this plot, users were implored to bring one million codestones to the Island Mystic so he could decrypt Dr. Sloth's letter. Red codestones were first released along with the Secret Ninja Training School on March 13, 2004.
Varieties[edit]
There are ten types of basic codestone. They all shake in the player's inventory. Ryshu explains that, like a student before he has found his purpose, they are restless. In the Training School, there is a secret garden where they can be put in their proper place and be at rest. Each type of basic codestone bears a different rune:
Additionally, there are six types of red codestone, each with a different rune:
Obtaining Codestones[edit]
Both basic codestones and red codestones are not sold at any official Neopian shops. Instead, users can obtain both types of codestone by fighting in the Battledome or by playing Key Quest. Basic and red codestones are also tradable, meaning that they can be purchased from other users using the Auction House, Trading Post, or user shops
In addition to this, basic codestones are sometimes given out by certain games of chance, such as the Deserted Tomb and Tombola. Users are also rewarded with a single, randomly-selected basic codestone each time they receive the following random event:
Similarly, users receive six randomly-selected basic codestones each time they receive this random event:
Users can obtain a single, randomly-selected red codestone by trading in one of each basic codestone at Techo Mountain. Additonally, users are also rewarded with a red codestone each time they reiceve the following random event:
Avatar[edit]
Since September 23, 2003, user have been able to unlock the following avatar by collecting codestones:
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Codestones! View your inventory while carrying all ten different types of basic codestone. |
Trivia[edit]
See also[edit]
- Neopian Currency: Dubloon, Lutari Feather, Neocash, Neopoint, Nerkmid
External links[edit]
- Neopedia: The Codestone Secret
- Neopets TCG: Bri Codestone, Har Codestone, Lu Codestone, Mau Codestone, Zed Codestone