Seven Signs

Overview

The Seven Signs is a recurring server-wide event system where players join either the Dawn or Dusk cabal to compete for control of three sacred seals. The winning cabal gains special bonuses and access to exclusive NPCs and areas.

Seven Signs operates on a weekly cycle with distinct competition and validation periods, affecting the entire game world’s economy and PvE content.

Cabals

Dawn Cabal

Representative: Anakim (NPC ID: 25286)
Philosophy: Light and order
Bonus: Access to Mammon services when holding seals

Dusk Cabal

Representative: Lilith (NPC ID: 25283)
Philosophy: Darkness and chaos
Bonus: Access to Mammon services when holding seals

Source: SevenSigns.java:60-96

The Three Seals

Seal of Avarice

Effect: Controls Mammon Merchant access
Bonus: Winning cabal can trade with Mammon Merchant (NPC 31113)
Strategy: Economic advantage through exclusive item trading

Seal of Gnosis

Effect: Controls Mammon Blacksmith access
Bonus: Access to Mammon Blacksmith (NPC 31126) for special crafting
NPC Spawns: Enables Orators (31094) and Preachers (31093)

Seal of Strife

Effect: Castle siege benefits
Bonus: Enhanced siege capabilities for winning cabal

Implementation: SevenSigns.java:64-67

Competition Mechanics

Period Cycle

The Seven Signs system operates on a 2-week cycle:

Period	Duration	Purpose
Recruitment	15 minutes	Players can join/switch cabals
Competition	~7 days	Active contribution period
Results	15 minutes	Score calculation
Seal Validation	~7 days	Winners enjoy seal bonuses

Constants:

public static final int PERIOD_COMP_RECRUITING = 0;
public static final int PERIOD_COMPETITION = 1;
public static final int PERIOD_COMP_RESULTS = 2;
public static final int PERIOD_SEAL_VALIDATION = 3;

public static final int PERIOD_MINOR_LENGTH = 900000;      // 15 min
public static final int PERIOD_MAJOR_LENGTH = 604800000 - PERIOD_MINOR_LENGTH;

Source: SevenSigns.java:69-81

Seal Stones

Players contribute by collecting and submitting Seal Stones:

Seal Stone	Item ID	Point Value	Contribution
Blue Seal Stone	6360	3	3 points
Green Seal Stone	6361	5	5 points
Red Seal Stone	6362	10	10 points

Mechanics:

Obtained from hunting monsters during competition period
Turned in to cabal NPCs for contribution points
Individual contribution affects personal rewards
Total contribution determines cabal score

Source: SevenSigns.java:98-115

Festival System

In addition to seal stones, cabals compete in Seven Signs Festivals:

Timed dungeon challenges
Party-based PvE content
Contribution to cabal’s festival score
Blood shards and Ancient Adena rewards

Festival scores are tracked separately from seal stone scores but both contribute to determining the winning cabal.

Scoring System

Total Score Calculation

CabalTotalScore = StoneScore + FestivalScore

Winner Determination

protected int getCabalHighestScore() {
    double dawnTotal = _dawnStoneScore + _dawnFestivalScore;
    double duskTotal = _duskStoneScore + _duskFestivalScore;
    
    if (dawnTotal > duskTotal)
        return CABAL_DAWN;
    else if (duskTotal > dawnTotal)
        return CABAL_DUSK;
    else
        return CABAL_NULL;  // Tie - no winner
}

Seal Assignment

Each seal goes to the cabal with highest contribution for that specific seal
Possible for seals to be split between cabals
Ties result in no cabal controlling the seal

NPC Spawning

Dynamic Spawns

During Seal Validation Period, special NPCs spawn based on seal ownership:

if (isSealValidationPeriod() || isCompResultsPeriod()) {
    // Mammon Marketeer always spawns
    for (AutoSpawnInstance spawnInst : marketeerSpawns) {
        AutoSpawnHandler.getInstance().setSpawnActive(spawnInst, true);
    }
    
    // Gnosis seal holder gets Blacksmith
    if (getSealOwner(SEAL_GNOSIS) == getCabalHighestScore()) {
        AutoSpawnHandler.getInstance().setSpawnActive(blacksmithSpawn, true);
        // Spawn Orators and Preachers
    }
    
    // Avarice seal holder gets Merchant
    if (getSealOwner(SEAL_AVARICE) == getCabalHighestScore()) {
        AutoSpawnHandler.getInstance().setSpawnActive(merchantSpawn, true);
    }
}

Source: SevenSigns.java:241-300

Rewards

Personal Rewards

Based on contribution ranking within winning cabal:

Top 1% Contributors

Ancient Adena rewards
Special items from Mammon
Enhanced festival participation bonuses

Top 10% Contributors

Moderate Ancient Adena rewards
Access to Mammon services

Top 25% Contributors

Basic Ancient Adena rewards

Top 50% Contributors

Minimal Ancient Adena rewards

Cabal Bonuses

Seal of Avarice:

Exclusive trading with Mammon Merchant
Special items and consumables

Seal of Gnosis:

Mammon Blacksmith services
Enchant scrolls and upgrade materials
Orator/Preacher buffs and services

Seal of Strife:

Castle siege advantages
Enhanced spawn rates in specific areas

Database Schema

seven_signs table

CREATE TABLE seven_signs (
    charId INT,
    cabal INT,              -- 0=None, 1=Dusk, 2=Dawn
    seal INT,               -- Which seal they support
    red_stones INT,
    green_stones INT,
    blue_stones INT,
    ancient_adena_amount INT,
    contribution_score INT,
    PRIMARY KEY (charId)
);

seven_signs_status table

Stores current period state:

current_cycle: Competition cycle number
active_period: Current period (0-3)
previous_winner: Last winning cabal
Stone scores for each cabal
Festival scores for each cabal
Seal ownership data

Configuration

Period Timing

public static final int PERIOD_START_HOUR = 18;  // 6 PM
public static final int PERIOD_START_MINS = 00;
public static final int PERIOD_START_DAY = Calendar.MONDAY;

Item Costs

public static final int RECORD_SEVEN_SIGNS_ID = 5707;
public static final int RECORD_SEVEN_SIGNS_COST = 500;

Strategy Tips

Solo Players

Focus on collecting high-value Red Seal Stones (10 points each) from appropriate level monsters. Participate in festivals when your cabal has enough members.

Party Players

Coordinate festival participation for maximum cabal score contribution. Split between stone farming and festival runs.

Economy Players

If your cabal controls Avarice/Gnosis seals during validation, stockpile Ancient Adena for exclusive Mammon trades.

Siege Clans

Prioritize Seal of Strife contribution if your clan actively participates in castle sieges.

Period Transitions

Automatic Period Changes

The system automatically transitions periods:

private class SevenSignsPeriodChange implements Runnable {
    @Override
    public void run() {
        // Calculate winners
        // Update seal ownership
        // Spawn/despawn NPCs
        // Distribute rewards
        // Reset scores for new cycle
    }
}

Scheduled via:

ThreadPool.schedule(new SevenSignsPeriodChange(), milliToChange);

Source: SevenSigns.java:190-192

FAQ

Can I switch cabals mid-competition?

No, you can only join or switch cabals during the Recruitment period (15 minutes at cycle start).

What happens to my seal stones if my cabal loses?

Seal stones are consumed when submitted. Your contribution score is saved for reward calculation regardless of cabal victory.

How are ties resolved?

In case of a tie, no cabal wins and all seals remain uncontrolled until the next competition.

Can I participate in both Olympiad and Seven Signs?

Yes, they are independent systems. However, manage your time as both require regular participation.

Castle Siege - Seal of Strife affects sieges
Raid Bosses - Lilith and Anakim as raid encounters
Clan System - Coordinate cabal participation

References

SevenSigns.java - Core event system
SevenSignsFestival.java - Festival mechanics
Database tables: seven_signs, seven_signs_status

Get Started

Server Setup

Game Systems

Scripting

Administration

Overview

Cabals

Dawn Cabal

Dusk Cabal

The Three Seals

Seal of Avarice

Seal of Gnosis

Seal of Strife

Competition Mechanics

Period Cycle

Seal Stones

Festival System

Scoring System

Total Score Calculation

Winner Determination

Seal Assignment

NPC Spawning

Dynamic Spawns

Rewards

Personal Rewards

Cabal Bonuses

Database Schema

seven_signs table

seven_signs_status table

Configuration

Period Timing

Item Costs

Strategy Tips

Period Transitions

Automatic Period Changes

FAQ

References

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Get Started

Server Setup

Game Systems

Scripting

Administration

​Overview

​Cabals

​Dawn Cabal

​Dusk Cabal

​The Three Seals

​Seal of Avarice

​Seal of Gnosis

​Seal of Strife

​Competition Mechanics

​Period Cycle

​Seal Stones

​Festival System

​Scoring System

​Total Score Calculation

​Winner Determination

​Seal Assignment

​NPC Spawning

​Dynamic Spawns

​Rewards

​Personal Rewards

​Cabal Bonuses

​Database Schema

​seven_signs table

​seven_signs_status table

​Configuration

​Period Timing

​Item Costs

​Strategy Tips

​Period Transitions

​Automatic Period Changes

​FAQ

​Related Systems

​References

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Overview

Cabals

Dawn Cabal

Dusk Cabal

The Three Seals

Seal of Avarice

Seal of Gnosis

Seal of Strife

Competition Mechanics

Period Cycle

Seal Stones

Festival System

Scoring System

Total Score Calculation

Winner Determination

Seal Assignment

NPC Spawning

Dynamic Spawns

Rewards

Personal Rewards

Cabal Bonuses

Database Schema

seven_signs table

seven_signs_status table

Configuration

Period Timing

Item Costs

Strategy Tips

Period Transitions

Automatic Period Changes

FAQ

Related Systems

References