Gaining a Gnosis

[Halin'a]

So, I've been scouring the Gnosis list for some goals for my character(s) to have, and I believe that I've come up with some-- these are very flexible, but I like to have goals just so I feel like I'm actually getting somewhere, haha. Makes everything more fun for me.

Currently, my goals for this particular character are: Illusionism, Eiyon, and/or Ranuri. I like the sounds of all of these Gnosi, but particularly the Illusionism and Ranuri ones(Eiyon's mostly on there because I've always had a kind of odd fascination with death in any form). I guess the main thing I'm trying to get at is, how exactly do I go about requesting a Gnosis thread? Through the Help Desk, after a significant amount of roleplay, after a significant thread...? Looking at the threads that are listed on some of the Gnosis pages, I noticed that some were gained when the players had a relatively low number of posts, so I was wondering about that.

Obviously I'm going to work on increasing skills and basically fleshing out my character(s) a bit more before I even think about going through the process of gaining a Gnosis, but as I said above, I like having a goal to work towards. Who doesn't like the sense of satisfaction?

[Neologism]

Okay, to explain why people can start out with Gnosis, there are two ways. The first is the you get a racial gnosis, like Oceanis for the Svefra or Izurdin for the Isur. As an Lethaefal, you should've been able to get Telepathy when you started. However, I'm pretty sure that only lasts up until you reach 50 posts.

Anyhoo, the second way is to write up a story and submit it to the HD before you reach 50 posts. The story is usually one thread and should be something like 5-10k words (can't say for sure), explaining how they got their Gnosis and why. The HD will decide whether it suffices or not, and you can only do one of those.

Now, since you've past qualification for both of those, you have to do it the traditional way. This means you go to your local ST, if you have one, and ask them to mod a thread for you. Its usually a good idea to have threads previously showing your faith to the God, so that they have a reason to give you the Gnosis (This might exclude Gods like Kelwyn of hapchance, due to their nature). Gaining a Gnosis mark takes some preparation because you are supposed to go to your local ST with a plan. You can't just say 'Hey, I want ___ Gnosis, can you mod the thread for me?'. No. You need to show them your plan for the Gnosis and some threads showing your preparation.

As a general rule, the acquisition of marks should fit with the following thread requirement guideline (Storyteller posts and word count's not included):

• 1 mark = At least 10 posts with at least 5,000 words total of significant content and detail regarding the acquisition of the mark.
• 2 marks = At least 10 posts with at least 7,500 words total (more is preferable) of significant content and detail regarding the acquisition of the mark.
• 3 marks = Found Approval ONLY At least 10 posts with at least 10,000 words total more is preferable) of significant content and detail regarding the acquisition of the mark.
• 4 marks = Founder Approval ONLY and should be at least 20 posts with at least 25,000 words of significant content and detail regarding the acquisition of the mark.

You can have unlimited first Gnosis marks, but once you start getting two or maybe even three, you are sort of locked into one God. You also have to wait a year before you can apply for a second gnosis mark.

Now, I will want to warn you about Runari. If you read the-lore-it says that Nikali only gives her Gnosis to those in need of it. This usually means slavery. So that is a Gnosis mark that will be particularly hard to accomplish, because it not only needs faith but the right circumstances

Dira and Ionu will reward their gnosis on faith, so it is a little different. Although, I'm thinking you will have to start your character showing his faith in them, for them to take notice of him.

For more information read-here.

[Halin'a]

Ah, thank you for clearing that up, Neo! That is all very helpful.

And yes, I did see that Nikali only gives it to those in need-- which was why I also had Illusionism there; I'm still not entirely sure that I want to go with Ranuri as one of them, because I'm not certain if it would fit into my character very well.

Again, thank you for the info, and I will definitely be looking back over the lore and everything some more!