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BVShop:The Librarium/February 2021
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a narrow three-story structure, [Map Room #15, west, west], Lich# 26862, go three-story structure
The Librarium, Study
[The Librarium, Study - 28328]
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The ground floor of this little structure resembles a study, its many shelves overflowing with aged tomes and scrolls. Within a glass case, three books sit on special display, while on a shelf beside them rest sheaves of neatly organized papers. You also see a arched doorway and a narrow set of stairs.
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Obvious exits: out
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note
The books for sale come with one chapter and have some basic functionality.
The book's chapter is on 'elemental magic,' the tome's is on 'general spellcraft,' and the volume's is on conjuring'.
A flimsy manual (sold in the case) will give your book more personality, and will allow you to add more chapters (the papers, available for purchase).
A sturdy manual (also in the case) can then give your book yet more personality.
The splendid manuals will give your books the most personality yet.
The books in this study have a scholarly flair, and only the chapters sold here can be added to them.
In the glass case you see: a heavy leather book, a silver-hinged leather tome, a creaky leather volume, a flimsy leather-bound manual, a sturdy canvas-bound manual and a splendid gold-painted manual.
a heavy leather book |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item |
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FancyBook - Tier 1 scholarly analyze
Analyze:You analyze the leather book and sense that the creator has provided the following information: This book is a Tier 1 FancyBook with "scholarly" flavor. There is no actual write functionality with this item. USAGE: CLOSE, OPEN, READ, SCRATCH *~*~*~*~*~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~*~*~*~*~* Chapter 1 ..... the Turamzzyrian Empire You have a primary earmark at the chapter on "the Turamzzyrian Empire"
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500
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a silver-hinged leather tome |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item |
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FancyBook - Tier 1 scholarly analyze
Analyze:You analyze the leather tome and sense that the creator has provided the following information: This tome is a Tier 1 FancyBook with "scholarly" flavor. There is no actual write functionality with this item. USAGE: CLOSE, OPEN, READ, SCRATCH *~*~*~*~*~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~*~*~*~*~* Chapter 1 ..... the Imperial Drakes You have a primary earmark at the chapter on "the Imperial Drakes"
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500
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a creaky leather volume |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item |
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FancyBook - Tier 1 scholarly analyze
Analyze:You analyze the leather volume and sense that the creator has provided the following information: This volume is a Tier 1 FancyBook with "scholarly" flavor. There is no actual write functionality with this item. USAGE: CLOSE, OPEN, READ, SCRATCH *~*~*~*~*~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~*~*~*~*~* Chapter 1 ..... Wyrdeep Forest You have a primary earmark at the chapter on "Wyrdeep Forest"
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500
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a flimsy leather-bound manual |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze: Your manual is used to unlock the potential of things held in your other hand. This manual will unlock FancyBooks from The Librarium at Bloodriven Village to Tier 2. You need only RAISE your manual while holding a compatible piece of equipment in your other hand. Your manual may not be altered or changed in any way.
Examine: You glance at the leather-bound manual.
You notice something written on it...
This manual will unlock a Tier 1 FancyBook to Tier 2. This manual will ONLY work if the item is at Tier 1.
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250
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a sturdy canvas-bound manual |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze: Your manual is used to unlock the potential of things held in your other hand. This manual will unlock FancyBooks from The Librarium at Bloodriven Village to Tier 3. You need only RAISE your manual while holding a compatible piece of equipment in your other hand. Your manual may not be altered or changed in any way.
Examine: You glance at the canvas-bound manual.
You notice something written on it...
This manual will unlock a Tier 2 FancyBook to Tier 3. This manual will ONLY work if the item is at Tier 2.
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250
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a splendid gold-painted manual |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze: Your manual is used to unlock the potential of things held in your other hand. This manual will unlock FancyBooks from The Librarium at Bloodriven Village to Tier 4. You need only RAISE your manual while holding a compatible piece of equipment in your other hand. Your manual may not be altered or changed in any way.
Examine: You glance at the gold-painted manual.
You notice something written on it...
This manual will unlock a Tier 3 FancyBook to Tier 4. This manual will ONLY work if the item is at Tier 3.
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1,000
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On the shelf you see: some white papers, some tidy papers, some neat papers, some curling papers, some aged papers, some tattered papers, some torn papers, some ragged papers, some yellowed papers and some plain papers.
some white papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the white papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some white papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Barony of Oire.
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250
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some tidy papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the tidy papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some tidy papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Sea of Fire.
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250
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some neat papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the neat papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some neat papers, you ascertain that these are papers about Darkstone Castle.
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250
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some curling papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the curling papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some curling papers, you ascertain that these are papers about Wehnimer's Landing.
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250
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some aged papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the aged papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some aged papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Demonwall.
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250
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some tattered papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
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250
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some torn papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the torn papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some torn papers, you ascertain that these are papers about Chaston's Edict.
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250
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some ragged papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the ragged papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some ragged papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Hall of Mages.
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250
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some yellowed papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the yellowed papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some yellowed papers, you ascertain that these are papers about Selanthian wines.
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250
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some plain papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the plain papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some plain papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Earldom of North Hendor.
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250
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, [Map Room #], Lich# 28328, go stairs
The Librarium, Sanctuary
[The Librarium, Sanctuary - 28329]
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A small altar lends this sparse and serene space the air of a sanctuary. Upon its surface rests a trio of books, while atop some pillows sit many sheaves of papers. You also see a narrow set of stairs.
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Obvious exits: down
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note
The books come with one chapter and have some basic functionality.
The book concerns 'the Arkati,' the tome concerns 'the lesser spirits' and the volume concerns 'the spirit world'.
A flimsy manual (sold in the study) will give your book more personality, and let you add more chapters (the papers, available for purchase).
A sturdy manual (also in the study) can then give your book yet more flair.
The books in this study have a sacred flair, and only chapters sold here can be added to them.
On the small altar you see: a gold-hinged leather book, a plain leather tome and a silver leather volume.
a gold-hinged leather book |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item |
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FancyBook - Tier 1 sacred analyze
Analyze:You analyze the leather book and sense that the creator has provided the following information: This book is a Tier 1 FancyBook with "sacred" flavor. There is no actual write functionality with this item. USAGE: CLOSE, OPEN, READ, SCRATCH *~*~*~*~*~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~*~*~*~*~* Chapter 1 ..... the Hall of Patrons You have a primary earmark at the chapter on "the Hall of Patrons"
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500
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a plain leather tome |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item |
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FancyBook - Tier 1 sacred analyze
Analyze:You analyze the leather tome and sense that the creator has provided the following information: This tome is a Tier 1 FancyBook with "sacred" flavor. There is no actual write functionality with this item. USAGE: CLOSE, OPEN, READ, SCRATCH *~*~*~*~*~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~*~*~*~*~* Chapter 1 ..... the Spider Temple You have a primary earmark at the chapter on "the Spider Temple"
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500
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a silver leather volume |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item |
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FancyBook - Tier 1 sacred analyze
Analyze:You analyze the leather volume and sense that the creator has provided the following information: This volume is a Tier 1 FancyBook with "sacred" flavor. There is no actual write functionality with this item. USAGE: CLOSE, OPEN, READ, SCRATCH *~*~*~*~*~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~*~*~*~*~* Chapter 1 ..... the spirit world You have a primary earmark at the chapter on "the spirit world"
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500
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On the some pillows you see: some white papers, some tidy papers, some neat papers, some curling papers, some aged papers, some tattered papers, some torn papers, some ragged papers, some yellowed papers and some plain papers.
some white papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the white papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some white papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Shrine of Heroes.
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250
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some tidy papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the tidy papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some tidy papers, you ascertain that these are papers about Li'aerion.
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250
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some neat papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the neat papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some neat papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Shrine of Dreams.
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250
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some curling papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the curling papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some curling papers, you ascertain that these are papers about Melgorehn's Reach.
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250
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some aged papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the aged papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some aged papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Garden of Forbidden Knowledge.
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250
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some tattered papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
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250
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some torn papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the torn papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some torn papers, you ascertain that these are papers about Imaera's Grove.
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250
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some ragged papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the ragged papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some ragged papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Sheruvian monastery.
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250
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some yellowed papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the yellowed papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some yellowed papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Temple of Steps.
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250
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some plain papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the plain papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some plain papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Glowbark.
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250
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, [Map Room #], Lich# 28329, go stairs
The Librarium, Laboratory
[The Librarium, Laboratory - 28330]
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Beakers and vials of viscous fluid bubble atop a work table in what resembles a laboratory. Within a summoning circle on the floor, three tomes sit on display, while sheaves of papers surround them atop some pedestals at all points.
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Obvious exits: down
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note
The books come with one chapter and have some basic functionality.
The book concerns 'dark magic,' the tome concerns 'necromancy' and the volume concerns 'undead minions'.
A flimsy manual (sold in the study) will give your book more personality, and let you add more chapters (the papers, available for purchase).
A sturdy manual (also in the study) can then give your book yet more flair.
The books in this study have a sinister flair, and only chapters sold here can be added to them.
On the summoning circle you see: a steel-hinged leather book, a glossy vruul-skin tome and a rotting leather volume.
a steel-hinged leather book |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item |
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FancyBook - Tier 1 sinister analyze
Analyze:You analyze the leather book and sense that the creator has provided the following information: This book is a Tier 1 FancyBook with "sinister" flavor. There is no actual write functionality with this item. USAGE: CLOSE, OPEN, READ, SCRATCH *~*~*~*~*~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~*~*~*~*~* Chapter 1 ..... Bloodriven Village You have a primary earmark at the chapter on "Bloodriven Village"
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500
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a glossy vruul-skin tome |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item |
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FancyBook - Tier 1 sinister analyze
Analyze:You analyze the vruul-skin tome and sense that the creator has provided the following information: This tome is a Tier 1 FancyBook with "sinister" flavor. There is no actual write functionality with this item. USAGE: CLOSE, OPEN, READ, SCRATCH *~*~*~*~*~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~*~*~*~*~* Chapter 1 ..... Duskruin Arena You have a primary earmark at the chapter on "Duskruin Arena"
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500
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a rotting leather volume |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item |
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FancyBook - Tier 1 sinister analyze
Analyze:You analyze the leather volume and sense that the creator has provided the following information: This volume is a Tier 1 FancyBook with "sinister" flavor. There is no actual write functionality with this item. USAGE: CLOSE, OPEN, READ, SCRATCH *~*~*~*~*~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~*~*~*~*~* Chapter 1 ..... the Bloodforge You have a primary earmark at the chapter on "the Bloodforge"
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500
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On the some pedestals you see: some white papers, some tidy papers, some neat papers, some curling papers, some aged papers, some tattered papers, some torn papers, some ragged papers, some yellowed papers and some plain papers.
some white papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the white papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some white papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Celestial Temple.
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250
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some tidy papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the tidy papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some tidy papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Silent Investors.
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250
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some neat papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the neat papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some neat papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Poisoned Heretics.
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250
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some curling papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the curling papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some curling papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Ophidian Cabal.
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250
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some aged papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the aged papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some aged papers, you ascertain that these are papers about the Bloodriven sewers.
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250
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some tattered papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
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250
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some torn papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the torn papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some torn papers, you ascertain that these are papers about rumored bloodrunes.
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250
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some ragged papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the ragged papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some ragged papers, you ascertain that these are papers about precious MoonShards.
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250
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some yellowed papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the yellowed papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some yellowed papers, you ascertain that these are papers about thickset orcish champions.
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250
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some plain papers |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze, examine
Analyze:You analyze the plain papers and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
Examine: Glancing over some plain papers, you ascertain that these are papers about untamed sewer rats.
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250
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