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[[Image:Original codestones.PNG|right|frame|The original codestones shown alphabetically from right to left.]]
'''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]].


A '''codestone''' is a rock, carved with a specific [[wikipedia:Runic alphabet|rune]]. They are used to pay for a [[Neopet]]'s training courses at the training schools in [[Mystery Island]].
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:


There are two types of codestone. There is the original type, which bear the runes '''Bri''', '''Eo''', '''Har''', '''Lu''', '''Main''', '''Mau''', '''Orn''', '''Tai-kai''', '''Vo''' or '''Zei''', and the more recent design of red codestone, bearing the runes '''Cui''', '''Kew''', '''Mag''', '''Sho''', '''Vux''' or '''Zed'''.
{|
|-
|
{{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!}}
|}


The original codestones are found either by [[Random Event]] or as the prize in certain games ([[Tombola]], [[Fruit Machine]]), but can be bought and sold in user-owned [[shop]]s. The red codestones can also be bought and sold in user-owned shops, and are made at the Mystery Island Volcano from basic codestones. The recent addition of [[Key Quest]] to the site provided an additional method of gaining both original and red codestones by allowing players to win them as prizes.


==History==
Additionally, there are six types of red codestone, each with a different rune:
Codestones first appeared in [[Neopia]] as part of the [[Arrival of Virtupets]] [[plot]], where they were used to decode [[Dr. Sloth]]'s letter. Users were implored to bring one million codestones to the [[Island Mystic]] so he could decrypt the message. Now, though, they can be used at the [[Techo Master]]'s [[Training School]] on Mystery Island.


The red codestones arrived after the [[Mystery Island Volcano]] plot. By combining normal codestones in the Mystery Island Volcano, one can receive special red codestones in return. These are used for training at the [[Secret Ninja Training School]].
{|
|-
|
{{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.}}
|}


==Codebreakers==
==Obtaining Codestones==
In the game [[Codebreakers]], the original codestones were shown in multiple colours, in addition to the traditional sandy colour. The only other time this was done was in the old [[Trophy]] Cabinet, which displayed a normal, a red, and a purple codestone.
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]]:
 
{{RandomEvent
|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"
|-
|style="width:50px;"|[[Image:Codestones.gif]] ||'''Codestones!'''<br />View your inventory while carrying all ten different types of basic codestone.
|-
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*There is a [[Random Event]] that puts a random basic codestone in the player's [[inventory]].
*The [[Petpet]] [[Rock]] resembles a codestone when painted [[Island]].
{{RandomEvent|http://images.neopets.com/items/codestone1.gif|You find a mystical codestone on the floor!}}
*An avatar featuring Codestones was released September 23, 2003 that users could unlock by viewing their inventory while carrying all ten different types of normal codestones.


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*'''Locations:''' [http://www.neopets.com/island/volcano_codestone.phtml Mystery Island Volcano], [http://www.neopets.com/island/training.phtml Mystery Island Training School][http://www.neopets.com/island/fight_training.phtml Secret Ninja Training School]
*'''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.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=20 Zed Codestone], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=45 Bri Codestone], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=51 Har Codestone], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=53 Lu Codestone], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=54 Mau Codestone], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=40 Zed Codestone (2nd Print)]
*'''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]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=3 3], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=20 20], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=48 48], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=49 49], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=109 109], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=113 113], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=117 117], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=119 119], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=197 197],[http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=209 209], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=219 291], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=234 234], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=266 266], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=271 271]
*'''Help File:''' [http://neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=15 Training Your Neopet FAQ], [http://neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=224 How do I pay for a course?], [http://neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=240 Where can I find codestones?], [http://neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=241 How do I use codestones?], [http://neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=242 The training school wont take my codestone, what do I do?], [http://neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=287 How do I take Codestones to Mystery Island?]


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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:

codestone10.gif
Bri Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!
codestone5.gif
Eo Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!
codestone9.gif
Har Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!
codestone3.gif
Lu Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!
codestone6.gif
Main Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!
codestone1.gif
Mau Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!
codestone8.gif
Orn Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!
codestone2.gif
Tai-Kai Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!
codestone4.gif
Vo Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!
codestone7.gif
Zei Codestone
This mystical codestone is used for training pets in the Mystery Island Training School - it is very valuable!


Additionally, there are six types of red codestone, each with a different rune:

codestone13.gif
Cui Codestone
Quite what the symbols mean or how they got there is a mystery.
codestone14.gif
Kew Codestone
Some say the symbol is painted on by the Island Mystic, but the wise know otherwise.
codestone11.gif
Mag Codestone
These rare volcanic rocks are very sought after on the island.
codestone15.gif
Sho Codestone
When this large magma rock cooled a strange symbol appeared on it.
codestone12.gif
Vux Codestone
From time to time the volcano spews out magma rocks, each with the same six symbols on.
codestone16.gif
Zed Codestone
These rare volcanic rocks are very sought after on the island.

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:


Bg mystery island3.jpg
You happen across a mystical codestone and promptly pick it up. Time for training!
Shh.png
Techo master shh.png

Similarly, users receive six randomly-selected basic codestones each time they receive this random event:

Bg mystery island2.jpg
Looks like you could use some more training. Here, take these Codestones and visit me at the Training School. Good luck!
Shh.png
Ryshu shh.png


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:

Bg mystery island.jpg
You hear a loud explosion before <ITEM NAME> falls out of the sky and into your lap.
Shh.png

Avatar[edit]

Since September 23, 2003, user have been able to unlock the following avatar by collecting codestones:

Codestones.gif Codestones!
View your inventory while carrying all ten different types of basic codestone.

Trivia[edit]

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

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