Descry

The Descry above the entrance to The Crypt Level 1 in Fellshrine Ruins.

Descry is a symbol used by an in-game faction.

If you ask Eramir in the Forest Encampment about the Fellshrine Ruins, he says:

The Fellshrine is a shadow of what was once good in Wraeclast.

That sigil etched into its stones? It's a Descry, from when the Templar truly stood for something. To the ancestors of Oriath, the Descry was a flickering torch in the night. A source of inspiration and comfort.

Sad thing about torches... they go out.

Usage

This symbol is used in various contexts in the game, consistent with the idea of it symbolising divinity or holiness.

Although there are a few patterns and the occasional face carved into the stone of The Fellshrine Ruins, there are no symbols except for the one directy above the entrance to The Crypt Level 1, where a figure is depicted holding a shape with three vertical lines and two curved lines. This is presumably the symbol of the Templars' god, and by extension the Templars themselves.

The descry is featured on Path of Exile's microtransaction points, where they are the only symbol on a gold coin.

The Descry is prominently displayed on one of the notes on the Noticeboard in each town.

A slightly-modified Descry (with the middle bar split) is part of the Consecrated Ground effect.

A modified Descry is shown above the player when they invoke the Immortal CallImmortal CallSpell, Duration, Guard
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (21-36) Mana
Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: InstantRequires Level 34Take less Physical and Elemental Damage for a short time. Consumes up to 5 Endurance Charges to lengthen the buff and further lessen Physical Damage taken. Shares a cooldown with other Guard skills.Base duration is 1.00 seconds
20% increased Buff Duration per Endurance Charge removed
This Skill's Cooldown does not recover during its effect
(25-34)% less Elemental Damage taken
(25-35)% less Physical Damage taken
15% less Physical Damage taken per Endurance Charge removed

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(1-20)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. skill.

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The Descry is overlaid on the shield of a character using the Tempest ShieldTempest ShieldSpell, Lightning, Chaining
Level: (1-20)
Reservation: 25% Mana
Cooldown Time: 1.00 sec
Can Store 1 Use(s)
Cast Time: Instant
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 220%Requires Level 16Enchants your shield with the power of storms, which lashes out to deal arcing lightning damage to attackers when you block them.Deals (38-896) to (115-2688) Lightning Damage
Chains +1 Times
Buff grants +(18-25)% Chance to Block Spell Damage while holding a Shield
Buff grants Immunity to Shock

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(2-40)% chance to Shock enemiesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. skill.

The Descry is projected onto the ground around a Vaal Totem with the "Allies cannot die" aura.

The Descry is carved above the entrance of the Catacombs in Sarn.

Quest items

The Sign of PuritySign of PurityWrought from blood and gold, Innocence fashioned a weapon of tempered purity,
capable of banishing darkness, and bringing order to the chaos in men's hearts. is similar to the Descry symbol.

Unique items

• The descry is featured on the striking faces of Chober ChaberChober Chaber
  Great MalletTwo Hand Mace
  Physical Damage: (129-137.6) to (264-281.6)
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Attacks per Second: 1.25
  Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 40, 104 Str30% increased Stun Duration on Enemies+1 to Level of Socketed Melee Gems
  +1 to Level of Socketed Minion Gems
  20% reduced Strength Requirement
  (200-220)% increased Physical Damage
  25% increased maximum Mana
  Minions have (20-40)% increased maximum Life
  15% increased Skill Effect DurationThe faithful may continue to serve, even after death.. Elreon, Loremaster himself wields Chober Chaber.

• The shield Zeel's AmplifierZeel's Amplifier
  Polished Spiked ShieldChance to Block: 26%
  Evasion: (111-131)
  Energy Shield: (83-107)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 49, 64 Dex, 64 Int+5% chance to Suppress Spell Damage(40-50)% increased Spell Damage
  +(60-80) to maximum Energy Shield
  +(50-70) to maximum Life
  1% increased Area of Effect per Enemy killed recently, up to 50%
  You have Zealot's Oath if you haven't been hit recently"Great minds wish to reveal all the secrets of time and space.
  But it does not matter.
  Creation, the act of Matter Metamorphosis, is the only secret worth discovering."
  - Zeel, Vaal Tinkerer has the aforementioned modified Descry on it.

Origins

There are no canonical explanations of the origin of the Descry.

"Descry" is an old word meaning "to catch sight of" or "to discover". Because of the reference to seeing, it may be relevant that the Descry's two curved lines resemble the outline of the human eye. Also, the Templars' religion uses eyes as symbols in other situations so this fits right in.