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[[Image:LargeCodestone.png|right|frame|A ''Mau'' codestone]]
[[Image:LargeCodestone.png|right|frame|A ''Mau'' codestone]]


A '''codestone''' is a rock, carved with a specific [[wikipedia:Runic alphabet|rune]].  
A '''codestone''' is a special rock that is carved with a specific [[wikipedia:Runic alphabet|rune]].  They 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.  Now a days, codestones are primarily used to pay for training at [[Techo Master]]'s [[Training School]] on [[Mystery Island]].


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.
==Obtaining Codestones==
Codestones are not sold at any official Neopian shops.  Instead, users can obtain them by fighting in the [[Battledome]] or by playing [[Key Quest]]. Users can also receive codestones from the following three [[Random Event]]:


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 lowering the overall price of them. In times of war the price of codestones become inflated due to the sudden demand for pet training.
{{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''']!}}


{{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!}}


==Original Codestones==
{{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.}}


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. These bear the runes '''Bri''', '''Eo''', '''Har''', '''Lu''', '''Main''', '''Mau''', '''Orn''', '''Tai-kai''', '''Vo''' or '''Zei'''.
The first two of these events will give the user a single, randomly selected basic codestone, while the last event will given the user a randomly selected red codestone.


==Original Codestones==
[[Image:OriginalCodestones.png|center|frame|The original codestones shown alphabetically from left to right]]
[[Image:OriginalCodestones.png|center|frame|The original codestones shown alphabetically from left to right]]


==Red Codestones==
==Red Codestones==
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]] and are for pets above level 250. These bear the runes '''Cui''', '''Kew''', '''Mag''', '''Sho''', '''Vux''' or '''Zed'''.
[[Image:RedCodestones.png|center|frame|Left to right: Mag, Vux, Cui, Jew, Sho, Zed]]
[[Image:RedCodestones.png|center|frame|Left to right: Mag, Vux, Cui, Jew, Sho, Zed]]


==Codestone plushies==
==Avatar==
Since September 23, 2003, user have been able to unlock the following [[avatar]] by collecting codestones:


All the codestones are also available in [[plushie]] form. They do not have any function of the originals and cannot be exchanged to train your pet.
{| style="margin:0 auto; width:300px;" class="wikitable"
 
|-
[[Image:PlushieCodestones.png|center|frame|The basic and red codestone plushies.]]
|style="width:50px;"|[[Image:Codestones.gif]] ||'''Codestones!'''<br />View your inventory while carrying all ten different types of normal codestones.
|-
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*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.
*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.
*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.
*The [[Petpet]] [[Rock]] resembles a [[codestone]] when painted [[Island]].
*The [[Petpet]] [[Rock]] resembles a [[codestone]] when painted [[Island]].


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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://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]
*'''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]
*'''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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A Mau codestone

A codestone is a special rock that is carved with a specific rune. They 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. Now a days, codestones are primarily used to pay for training at Techo Master's Training School on Mystery Island.

Obtaining Codestones

Codestones are not sold at any official Neopian shops. Instead, users can obtain them by fighting in the Battledome or by playing Key Quest. Users can also receive codestones from the following three 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
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
Bg mystery island.jpg
You hear a loud explosion before <ITEM NAME> falls out of the sky and into your lap.
Shh.png

The first two of these events will give the user a single, randomly selected basic codestone, while the last event will given the user a randomly selected red codestone.

Original Codestones

The original codestones shown alphabetically from left to right

Red Codestones

Left to right: Mag, Vux, Cui, Jew, Sho, Zed

Avatar

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 normal codestones.

Trivia

  • 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.
  • The Petpet Rock resembles a codestone when painted Island.

See also

External links

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