Bag of Holding

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The Bag of Holding was originally released during the June 2018 run of Duskruin Arena. This container is designed to allow storage of a large number of items within a single space, whether on a character or within a locker, mechanically similar to a container in a player run shop. In doing so, one is able to exceed normal limits on items held by a character or within their locker. The pieces to create a Bag of Holding are found only in the Bank Heist. For the August 2023 run of Duskruin, upgrade parts were placed on sale in Certifiable

Treasure Box

A treasure box is the first required item to obtain on your quest for a Bag of Holding. All 12 stolen goods are placed into this box for the item to be created.

See the Assembly section for more information.

Analyze

You analyze your treasure box and sense that the item cannot be altered in any way.

The creator has also provided the following information:
This treasure box is a container designed to hold stolen goods from Bloodriven Village.  It will hold one each of 12 stolen goods, as well as a special blood crystal.  Once you have found all 12 items, speak with the ringleader inside his hideout.

Please note that once you place an item inside this box, it cannot be removed.

You get no sense of whether or not the box may be further lightened.

Minor Bag of Holding

After placing all twelve stolen goods into your treasure box, you can SHOW the treasure box to the Ophidian Cabal ringleader, and it will be transformed into a treasure chest.

Analyze

You analyze your treasure chest and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions, but the creator has stated that "There do not seem to be any specific limitations."

The creator has also provided the following information:
This chest is a Bag of Holding (minor) reward from the Bank Heist at Duskruin Arena.  Items stored inside will count only as one item (the container).  The current properties of this chest are as follows:

Unique Item Capacity: 1 items -- carrying 0 total items, 0 unique items
Per-Item Capacity: Up to 10 of the same item
Max Encum of Container: 50 pounds (currently carrying 0 pounds)
Despite any messages below, this item cannot be lightened or deepened.

USAGE: DROP/PUT, POKE, PULL (to remove focused item), PUSH, RAISE, RUB, TOUCH, TURN (to set focus on an item to remove).

Important Note: GET will not work with this container.

You get no sense of whether or not the chest may be further lightened.

Usage

Verb First Third
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Major Bag of Holding

If you are fortunate enough to find a multifaceted blood crystal, you can go back to the ringleader to obtain a large treasure sack with a blood crystal clasp, this is a Major Bag of Holding. The multifaceted blood crystal is as rare as a golvern segment is for MoonShard pendants.

Once created, a Major Bag of Holding can have its capacity upgraded. See the Upgrading section for more information. In addition, you can pay to add a strap to it to make it wearable. You get to choose between 3 locations--back, shoulder, or belt--each location comes with a different price tag.

Analyze

You analyze your treasure sack and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions, but the creator has stated that "There do not seem to be any specific limitations."

The creator has also provided the following information:
This sack is a Bag of Holding (major) reward from the Bank Heist at Duskruin Arena.  Items stored inside will count only as one item (the container).  The current properties of this sack are as follows:

Unique Item Capacity: 10 items -- carrying 0 total items, 0 unique items
Per-Item Capacity: Up to 10 of the same item
Max Encum of Container: 50 pounds (currently carrying 0 pounds)
Weight Reduction: 0%

Despite any messages below, this item cannot be lightened or deepened.

USAGE: DROP/PUT, POKE, PULL (to remove focused item), PUSH, RAISE, RUB, TOUCH, TURN (to set focus on an item to remove).

Important Note: GET will not work with this container.

You get no sense of whether or not the sack may be further lightened.
Verb First Third
DROP/PUT This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
POKE This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
PULL This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
PUSH This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
RAISE This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
RUB This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
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Assembly

The treasure box must first be assembled with all stolen goods before it can be turned into a Minor Bag of Holding.

Acquiring a Treasure Box

Found at: [The Ophidian Cabal, Leader - 27159]

>ask ringleader for box
An Ophidian Cabal ringleader asks, "In need of a storage container for those stolen goods?  I can loan one to you as long as you promise to return it to me filled with items from the bank's vault.  Just ask me again about the box within 30 seconds to receive one."

>ask ringleader for box
An Ophidian Cabal ringleader pulls a treasure box from beneath an oversized dark wooden desk and hands it to you.  "Here you go.  Fill it up for me, and I will reward you for your efforts."
List of Stolen Goods
Stolen Goods Bloodscrip Description
an aged ebonwood mandolin 10 Pristinely maintained, this ancient instrument is formed of highly polished ebonwood and preserved beneath a slightly chipped veneer. Elegant scrollwork frames the pegboard, which gracefully transitions to the fingerboard and rounded box of the soundboard. Six strings grace the neck, their anchors flat-headed pegs of rosewood.
an oak-framed storm-tossed painting 10 Housed in a simple oak frame, the painted canvas depicts a storm-ravaged sea where a boat is tossed about by high waves. Off-white sails are maintained by a pair of mustached men, while a third voyager clutches an incredibly long oar. Clustered in the bow are other men who have turned their attention upon a radiant-haloed man that bears a striking resemblance to Phoen.
an obsidian monkey-shaped vase 10 Inky black and polished to a reflective sheen, this pot-bellied vase is a cultural relic of Sylvan design. Spindled limbs protrude from its rounded body, the lower pair giving the impression of a monkey squatting, while the upper pair clutches at the lip of the vessel as if the tiny creature is carrying the vase on its back. The monkey's small face is frozen in an expression of toil, and a long, curving tail is decidedly similar to that of a spider monkey.
an ornate whalebone pipe 12 Crafted of a single piece of yellowed, ivory-hued whalebone, the decorative pipe is a marvel of scrimshaw design and functionality. The thick body is fashioned in the image of a cruise ship, its many tiers painstakingly detailed to display tiny windows, reclining chairs, and filigreed railings. Incredibly bulky in shape, the pipe narrows to a thin mouthpiece formed of walrus tusk.
a quaint filigree-framed portrait 12 Garish and rudimentary, the simple portrait is framed in a brassy filigree of scrolling vines and overlarge leaves. Abstract trees provide an unimpressive backdrop to a simple boy sitting upon a stool with his head propped on his hand, which is in turn supported by a grey table. The brightest part of the piece is the ornate red waistcoat that the child is wearing.
a water-stained grey vellum manuscript 12 Scrolling penmanship decorates the vellum manuscript, its ink faded in places by age and worn smooth by handling. A rendition of "The Flight to Home" is printed upon the greying surface, though it bears the markings of an original transcription of the famous Illistim poem. Numerous words have been scratched out and replaced with those of the more classically known piece.
an oily kobold-filled painting 15 Dusky grey driftwood forms a lopsided frame around a rectangular canvas that is covered in oil-based paints. Haphazardly rendered within the confines is the image of a frontier bank illuminated by a mixture of moonlight and starlight. Hazy torchlight brightens the alleys, but the heart of the piece seems to be painted in grey scale and depicts a scraggly gang of kobolds attempting to carry an enormous bank vault down a cobbled street.
an ornate diamond-drop ferroniere 15 Twisting and twining in a labyrinthine pattern of eahnor and vaalorn wire, the ferroniere is pristinely polished and delicately chained. Dozens of teardrop-shaped diamonds cascade from the delicate curves of tiny hammered leaves, the elegant display resembling dewdrops upon newly unfurled petals.
an oversized bronze war rat statue 15 Cast in bronze, the statue depicts an aged war rat that is incredibly muscled and long of tail. The sculptor has taken great pains to give the eyes an intelligent cast, while also molding the metal into razor-sharp points at the exceedingly long claws.
a fragile painted egg 20 Pearly white veneer preserves this fragile peacock egg that is decorated with bright blue and purple flowers. A crown of gold foil formed of twisting ivy vines is decorated with incredibly tiny zircons.
a gold-plated lead falcon 20 Gold plating, partially flaking from the curves around the base to reveal dull, grey lead, lends the regal falcon statue a brassy appearance that is at once charming and garish.
a pair of glittering ruby slippers 20 Modest heels are joined to a simple, dainty sole to form the sturdy base for the delicate slippers. Crushed rubies create a glittering display across the sides, heel, and toe of the footwear and reflect the ambient light in a dazzling display. Tiny remnants of black and white striped stockings appear to line the interior.
a multifaceted blood crystal 10,000
Turning In All Items
You just stored the twelfth piece!  You should go speak with the Ophidian Cabal ringleader, and SHOW him your treasure box.

>show box to ringleader
"Well, I'll be a banker's bosom!" exclaims an Ophidian Cabal ringleader.  "I can't believe you found them all!  Sure, I had high hopes for you, Alastir, but this goes above and beyond all my expectations!  I'll just take that full box and give you this, instead.  I'm sure you'll have no trouble filling it with your own treasures."

An Ophidian Cabal ringleader takes your filled box and shoves an empty treasure chest into your hand.  He smiles proudly and pats you on the shoulder.
Turning In Blood Crystal
>ask ringleader about crystal
An Ophidian Cabal ringleader says, "You got your paws on a blood crystal? Well, then... you're the kind of worker I'm after. I'll keep my word and reward you handsomely for bringing me that crystal. Here, let me unburden you of that, and in return, I'll trade you a final time, and give you a sack that has a special clasp on it. It'll only take a moment, and if you have anything stored, I'll be sure to move it over to the new container."

With that, the ringleader takes both the crystal and the chest from you, pockets the crystal and pulls a sack from beneath an oversized dark wooden desk. "See? I said only a moment, and it wasn't a minute longer. I believe you'll find this most versatile. Return to me if you find more."

Upgrading

A fully upgraded Major Back of Holding has a significantly increased storage capacity:

Unique Item Capacity: 100 items -- carrying 0 total items, 0 unique items
Per-Item Capacity: Up to 100 of the same item
Max Encum of Container: 200 pounds (currently carrying 0 pounds)
Weight Reduction: 100%

Upgrade items only work with a Major Bag of Holding.

Upgrade Item Purpose
a handful of sparkling dust This will increase the max encumbrance of the container, up to 200.
a slender wooden rod This will increase the per-item capacity, up to 100.
a material swatch This will increase the unique item capacity, up to 100.
a strand of veniom thread This will provide weight reduction up to 100%
You analyze your sparkling dust and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions, but the creator has stated that "There do not seem to be any specific limitations."

The creator has also provided the following information:

This is an expander item for the Bag of Holding (a large treasure sack) from Duskruin Arena. (NOTE: This will NOT work with the "a treasure chest", the first level of reward from the OC ringleader.) These expanders will adjust one of these containers in one of four ways -- overall unique capacity, per-item capacity, max allowed weight, and weight reduction. This item, a handful of sparkling dust, will expand "a treasure sack" as follows:

- SPRINKLE on a container to increase total weight allowance by 5 pounds

This item can NOT be used as alter fodder and may not be altered in any way.
You analyze your wooden rod and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions, but the creator has stated that "There do not seem to be any specific limitations."

The creator has also provided the following information:

This is an expander item for the Bag of Holding (a large treasure sack) from Duskruin Arena.  (NOTE: This will NOT work with the "a treasure chest", the first level of reward from the OC ringleader.)  These expanders will adjust one of these containers in one of four ways -- overall unique capacity, per-item capacity, max allowed weight, and weight reduction.  This item, a slender wooden rod, will expand "a treasure sack" as follows:

  - WEAVE with the container to increase per-item capacity by 1

This item can NOT be used as alter fodder and may not be altered in any way.
You analyze your material swatch and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions, but the creator has stated that "There do not seem to be any specific limitations."

The creator has also provided the following information:

This is an expander item for the Bag of Holding (a large treasure sack) from Duskruin Arena.  (NOTE: This will NOT work with the "a treasure chest", the first level of reward from the OC ringleader.)  These expanders will adjust one of these containers in one of four ways -- overall unique capacity, per-item capacity, max allowed weight, and weight reduction.  This item, a material swatch, will expand "a treasure sack" as follows:

  - WEAVE with the container to increase overall unique item capacity by 1

This item can NOT be used as alter fodder and may not be altered in any way.
You analyze your veniom thread and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions, but the creator has stated that "There do not seem to be any specific limitations."

The creator has also provided the following information:

This is an expander item for the Bag of Holding (a large treasure sack) from Duskruin Arena.  (NOTE: This will NOT work with the "a treasure chest", the first level of reward from the OC ringleader.)  These expanders will adjust one of these containers in one of four ways -- overall unique capacity, per-item capacity, max allowed weight, and weight reduction.  This item, a strand of veniom thread, will expand "a treasure sack" as follows:

  - WEAVE with the container to add weight reduction of 5%

This item can NOT be used as alter fodder and may not be altered in any way.
Making Wearable
>ask ringleader about back
An Ophidian Cabal ringleader glances at your empty hand and says, "Yep, you heard right.  I can attach a strap to a sack that has one of those blood crystal clasps, and then you can wear it on your back.  It'll cost you 1,000 bloodscrip if you're interested.  Hold the container in your right hand, and make sure you've got enough redeemed bloodscrip to cover the cost.  I'll get you fixed up right away."

>ask ringleader about shoulder
An Ophidian Cabal ringleader glances at your empty hand and says, "Yep, you heard right.  I can attach a strap to a sack that has one of those blood crystal clasps, and then you can wear it on your shoulder.  It'll cost you 2,500 bloodscrip if you're interested.  Hold the container in your right hand, and make sure you've got enough redeemed bloodscrip to cover the cost.  I'll get you fixed up right away."

>ask ringleader about belt
An Ophidian Cabal ringleader glances at your empty hand and says, "Yep, you heard right.  I can attach a strap to a sack that has one of those blood crystal clasps, and then you can wear it on your belt.  It'll cost you 10,000 bloodscrip if you're interested.  Hold the container in your right hand, and make sure you've got enough redeemed bloodscrip to cover the cost.  I'll get you fixed up right away."

See Also

Bag of Holding Information
Type Mechanical
Item Classification Container
Item(s) Applied to Container
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep Yes
Original Release Venue Duskruin
Original Release Year 2018
Tiered Yes
Number of Tiers 2
How to Unlock Certificate
Restrictions Can only be deepened via capacity upgrade items.
Item Verbs
DROP POKE PULL PUSH
PUT RAISE RUB TOUCH
TURN