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2019
The 2019 run of Ebon Gate was the final run of this shop.
a hurriedly erected driftwood shack, [Map Room #31], Lich# 26519, go driftwood shack
Higher Thinking, Entry
[Higher Thinking - 26522]
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The main showroom of this quickly built shop is packed with goods for sale. Near the interior of the door, a stack of unopened crates lies in wait to replenish the items as customers mingle and supplies grow low. On a low-set rafter, a small tapestry is hung depicting in colorful detail various symbols of the pantheon of Elanthian Arkati. A short glass display occupies the eastern wall, while a sturdy shelf has been built cater-cornered in the northwest part of the room.
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Obvious exits: north, out
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Ya wanted a sign... well, here it is!
Fun little sticks and pocketed holy items galore.
Ah'll be stoppin' by this year ta change the appearance of the symbols.
May Ghezresh revel in all our transgressions. -- Wurship, half-krolvin devotee
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On the sturdy shelf you see:
an awkwardly bent and twisted black candle |
Weight: 2 pounds |
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analyze
Analyze: This candle is an Arkati Candle. When dropped, it may only be picked up by the person who dropped it. If 8 hours pass, anyone can pick it up. It is prone to janitor sweeps. The item may be altered, provided it remains a candle, taper, or exact synonym for the noun. It is not fully unlocked and currently uses the LIGHT and SNUFF verbs. During the Feast of Immortals and Ebon Gate, any willing merchant may unlock it -- please have in mind if you want the candle to be aligned to Liabo or Lornon. Any willing merchant may add charges to the candle to better allow for longevity.
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15000
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a slender rainbow-streaked candle with a trio of conjoined wicks |
Weight: <1 pound |
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show description
Show: The rainbow candle looks like it could burn for quite a long time.
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5000
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a partially melted and blobby white candle |
Weight: 2 pounds |
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analyze
Analyze: This candle is an Arkati Candle. When dropped, it may only be picked up by the person who dropped it. If 8 hours pass, anyone can pick it up. It is prone to janitor sweeps. The item may be altered, provided it remains a candle, taper, or exact synonym for the noun. It is not fully unlocked and currently uses the LIGHT and SNUFF verbs. During the Feast of Immortals and Ebon Gate, any willing merchant may unlock it -- please have in mind if you want the candle to be aligned to Liabo or Lornon. Any willing merchant may add charges to the candle to better allow for longevity.
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15000
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In the short glass display you see:
bleached parchment
In the Common language, it reads:
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SOLD OUT!
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On the centrally located counter you see:
a soft white cloth with a subtle grey border |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze
Analyze: Any talented merchant can work on a soft white cloth with a subtle grey border, but it must remain a cloth of some type. You can RUB the cloth to clean off your face. It works especially well if you have paint on it!
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5000
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a white paintstick |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze
Analyze: You get the sense that any talented merchant can do some alteration work on a white paintstick, but no merchants can change the base color unless they are providing a special service to do just that. You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some usful information.
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10000
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a pointy red paintstick |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze
Analyze: You get the sense that any talented merchant can do some alteration work on a pointy red paintstick, but no merchants can change the base color unless they are providing a special service to do just that. You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some usful information.
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10000
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a flat blue paintstick |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze
Analyze: You get the sense that any talented merchant can do some alteration work on a flat blue paintstick, but no merchants can change the base color unless they are providing a special service to do just that. You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some usful information.
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10000
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a rounded green paintstick |
Weight: <1 pound |
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analyze
Analyze: You get the sense that any talented merchant can do some alteration work on a rounded green paintstick, but no merchants can change the base color unless they are providing a special service to do just that. You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some usful information.
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10000
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Higher Thinking, North
[Higher Thinking - 27501]
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The smooth, unevenly spaced driftwood that comprises the walls of this poorly constructed shack gives evidence in both sight and smell of ages spent in or near the swelling sea; indeed, bits of sand and dried muck cling desperately to the occasional dent in the wood of several of the logs. Through gaps in the walls, you hear waves crashing eternally in rhythm with the unabating buzzing of big bugs. The ground below is formed of a mixture of crushed seashells, sand, and other substances.
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Obvious exits: south
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In the mist-hued wide-brimmed basket you see:
a rectangular grey pendant set with a whorled thunderstone |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the pendant is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.
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15000
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a smooth triangular stone relic |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the relic is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.
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15000
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a purple-tinged veniom necklace dangling a black glaes rose |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the necklace is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a porcelain patina flower surrounded by white enamel lilies |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
hair-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the flower is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.
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15000
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On the excessively adorned altar you see:
a fragile yellow rosebud encased in a glass-front lor locket |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the rosebud is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a large square-edged parti-colored neckerchief |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the neckerchief is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a large ruby heart-shaped pendant on a gold herringbone chain |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the pendant is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a simple stalk of wheat twined with green ribbon |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size |
hair-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: A talented merchant may be able to deepen the stalk of wheat's pockets, but there may be restrictions on how many items it can hold. However, you can tell that the wheat is as light as it can get.
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15000
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a sleeveless white linen vest with feather-draped shoulders |
Weight: 2 pounds Pocketed: Fairly small (8-11) a number of items of very small size |
front-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the vest is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a small opaque crystal ball suspended from a silver chain |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the ball is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a silver-edged midnight black blade pin |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the pin is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.
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15000
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On the unpretentious altar you see:
a resplendent gold silk vestment with stylized flame stitching |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the vestment is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.
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15000
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a sinuous shark skin belt draped with wisps of pale silk |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
waist-worn (as a belt) functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the belt is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a grey linen chasuble tied at the waist with a simple black cord |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the chasuble is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.
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15000
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a bulky black wool cowl embroidered with a leering shadowy face |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
neck-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the cowl is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a misty grey eel-emblazoned hammered steel anklet |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size |
ankle-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the anklet is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a black jackal head emblem embossed upon a golden pauldron |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the emblem is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.
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15000
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a heavy leather bracelet set with rows of thin razern blades |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size |
wrist-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the bracelet is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a sleek sable cat mask with red eyes and stiff white whiskers |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
head-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the mask is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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a pewter ring set with a piece of eye-shaped cabochon yellow jade |
Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size |
finger-worn functional
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analyze
Analyze: You can tell that the ring is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.
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15000
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2018
a hurriedly erected driftwood shack, [Map Room 31], Lich #26519, go driftwood shack (Northern Passage)
HT Entry
[Higher Thinking]
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RNUM: 26522
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The main showroom of this quickly built shop is packed with goods for sale. Near the interior of the door, a stack of unopened crates lies in wait to replenish the items as customers mingle and supplies grow low. On a low-set rafter, a small tapestry is hung depicting in colorful detail various symbols of the pantheon of Elanthian Arkati. A short glass display occupies the eastern wall, while a sturdy shelf has been built cater-cornered in the northwest part of the room.
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Obvious exits: north, out
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~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~* ~
Ya wanted a sign... well, here it is!
Fun little sticks and pocketed holy items galore.
Ah won't be makin' able ta make it fer custom work this year.
May the gods and goddesses fergive me fer this transgression.
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~* ~
On the sturdy shelf you see:
an awkwardly bent and twisted black candle
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This candle is an Arkati Candle. When dropped, it may only be picked up by the person who dropped it. If 8 hours pass, anyone can pick it up. It is prone to janitor sweeps.
The item may be altered, provided it remains a candle, taper, or exact synonym for the noun. It is not fully unlocked and currently uses the LIGHT and SNUFF verbs. During the Feast of Immortals and Ebon Gate, any willing merchant may unlock it -- please have in mind if you want the candle to be aligned to Liabo or Lornon.
Any willing merchant may add charges to the candle to better allow for longevity.
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15000
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a partially melted and blobby white candle |
15000
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a slender rainbow-streaked candle with a trio of conjoined wicks |
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5000
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In the short glass display you see:
a spotted vine-etched paintstick |
(paint descriptions?) |
You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some useful information. |
10000
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a spiraled swirl-etched paintstick |
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10000
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a narrow bird-etched paintstick |
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10000
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a thick moon-etched paintstick |
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15000
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a tapered moon-carved paintstick |
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15000
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On the centrally located counter you see:
a white paintstick |
(paint descriptions?) |
You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some useful information. |
10000
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a pointy red paintstick |
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a flat blue paintstick |
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a rounded green paintstick |
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a chipped multi-colored paintstick |
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a soft white cloth with a subtle grey border |
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You can RUB the cloth to clean off your face. It works especially well if you have paint on it! |
5000
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HT North
[Higher Thinking]
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RNUM: 27501
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The smooth, unevenly spaced driftwood that comprise the walls of this poorly constructed shack give evidence in both sight and smell of ages spent in or near the swelling sea; indeed, bits of sand and dried muck cling desperately to the occasional dent in the wood of several of the logs. Through gaps in the walls, you hear waves crashing eternally in rhythm with the unabating buzzing of big bugs. The ground below is formed of a mixture of crushed seashells, sand, and other unidentifable substances.
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Obvious exits: south
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Holy symbols
Teaser
In the mist-hued wide-brimmed basket you see:
a rectangular grey pendant set with a whorled thunderstone |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
a smooth triangular stone relic |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
a purple-tinged veniom necklace dangling a black glaes rose |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn functional |
15000
|
a porcelain patina flower surrounded by white enamel lilies |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
hair-worn functional |
15000
|
On the unpretentious altar you see:
a resplendent gold silk vestment with stylized flame stitching |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
a sinuous shark skin belt draped with wisps of pale silk |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
waist-worn functional |
15000
|
a grey linen chasuble tied at the waist with a simple black cord |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
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a bulky black wool cowl embroidered with a leering shadowy face |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
neck-worn functional |
15000
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a misty grey eel-emblazoned hammered steel anklet |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
ankle-worn functional |
15000
|
a black jackal head emblem embossed upon a golden pauldron |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
a heavy leather bracelet set with rows of thin razern blades |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
wrist-worn functional |
15000
|
a sleek sable cat mask with red eyes and stiff white whiskers |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
head-worn functional |
15000
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a pewter ring set with a piece of eye-shaped cabochon yellow jade |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
finger-worn functional |
15000
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On the excessively adorned altar you see:
a fragile yellow rosebud encased in a glass-front lor locket |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn |
15000
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a large ruby heart-shaped pendant on a gold herringbone chain |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn |
15000
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a small opaque crystal ball suspended from a silver chain |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn |
15000
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a simple stalk of wheat twined with green ribbon |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
hair-worn functional |
15000
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a sleeveless white linen vest with feather-draped shoulders |
Pocketed: Fairly small (8-11) a number of items of very small size |
front-worn functional |
15000
|
a large square-edged parti-colored neckerchief |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn |
15000
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a silver-edged midnight black blade pin |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
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You need to purchase a service pass to enter the ladder.
HT Loft
[Higher Thinking, Loft]
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RNUM: 26526
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Through wide gaps in the wooden planks of the floor, you notice patrons milling about and overhear their soft chatter as they examine their wares. The walls of the room, comprised entirely of driftwood, are awkwardly shaped, the constant sea breeze occasionally wafting through the gaps in their structure. A fine layer of sawdust, evidence of the building's recent construction, convers every surface in this space.
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Obvious exits: down
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2017
a hurriedly erected driftwood shack, [Map Room 31], Lich #26519, go driftwood shack (Northern Passage)
HT Entry
[Higher Thinking]
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RNUM: 26522
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The main showroom of this quickly built shop is packed with goods for sale. Near the interior of the door, a stack of unopened crates lies in wait to replenish the items as customers mingle and supplies grow low. On a low-set rafter, a small tapestry is hung depicting in colorful detail various symbols of the pantheon of Elanthian Arkati. A short glass display occupies the eastern wall, while a sturdy shelf has been built cater-cornered in the northwest part of the room.
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Obvious exits: north, out
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~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~* ~
Ya wanted a sign... well, here it is!
Fun little sticks and pocketed holy items galore.
Ah won't be makin' able ta make it fer custom work this year.
May the gods and goddesses fergive me fer this transgression.
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~* ~
On the sturdy shelf you see:
an awkwardly bent and twisted black candle
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This candle is an Arkati Candle. When dropped, it may only be picked up by the person who dropped it. If 8 hours pass, anyone can pick it up. It is prone to janitor sweeps.
The item may be altered, provided it remains a candle, taper, or exact synonym for the noun. It is not fully unlocked and currently uses the LIGHT and SNUFF verbs. During the Feast of Immortals and Ebon Gate, any willing merchant may unlock it -- please have in mind if you want the candle to be aligned to Liabo or Lornon.
Any willing merchant may add charges to the candle to better allow for longevity.
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15000
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a partially melted and blobby white candle |
15000
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a slender rainbow-streaked candle with a trio of conjoined wicks |
|
5000
|
In the short glass display you see:
a spotted vine-etched paintstick |
(paint descriptions?) |
You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some useful information. |
10000
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a spiraled swirl-etched paintstick |
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10000
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a narrow bird-etched paintstick |
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10000
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a thick moon-etched paintstick |
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15000
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a tapered moon-carved paintstick |
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15000
|
On the centrally located counter you see:
a white paintstick |
(paint descriptions?) |
You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some useful information. |
10000
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a pointy red paintstick |
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a flat blue paintstick |
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a rounded green paintstick |
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a chipped multi-colored paintstick |
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a soft white cloth with a subtle grey border |
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You can RUB the cloth to clean off your face. It works especially well if you have paint on it! |
5000
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HT North
[Higher Thinking]
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RNUM: 27501
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The smooth, unevenly spaced driftwood that comprise the walls of this poorly constructed shack give evidence in both sight and smell of ages spent in or near the swelling sea; indeed, bits of sand and dried muck cling desperately to the occasional dent in the wood of several of the logs. Through gaps in the walls, you hear waves crashing eternally in rhythm with the unabating buzzing of big bugs. The ground below is formed of a mixture of crushed seashells, sand, and other unidentifable substances.
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Obvious exits: south
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Holy symbols
Teaser
In the mist-hued wide-brimmed basket you see:
a rectangular grey pendant set with a whorled thunderstone |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
a smooth triangular stone relic |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
a purple-tinged veniom necklace dangling a black glaes rose |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn functional |
15000
|
a porcelain patina flower surrounded by white enamel lilies |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
hair-worn functional |
15000
|
On the unpretentious altar you see:
a resplendent gold silk vestment with stylized flame stitching |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
a sinuous shark skin belt draped with wisps of pale silk |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
waist-worn functional |
15000
|
a grey linen chasuble tied at the waist with a simple black cord |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
a bulky black wool cowl embroidered with a leering shadowy face |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
neck-worn functional |
15000
|
a misty grey eel-emblazoned hammered steel anklet |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
ankle-worn functional |
15000
|
a black jackal head emblem embossed upon a golden pauldron |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
a heavy leather bracelet set with rows of thin razern blades |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
wrist-worn functional |
15000
|
a sleek sable cat mask with red eyes and stiff white whiskers |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
head-worn functional |
15000
|
a pewter ring set with a piece of eye-shaped cabochon yellow jade |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
finger-worn functional |
15000
|
On the excessively adorned altar you see:
a fragile yellow rosebud encased in a glass-front lor locket |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn |
15000
|
a large ruby heart-shaped pendant on a gold herringbone chain |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn |
15000
|
a small opaque crystal ball suspended from a silver chain |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn |
15000
|
a simple stalk of wheat twined with green ribbon |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
hair-worn functional |
15000
|
a sleeveless white linen vest with feather-draped shoulders |
Pocketed: Fairly small (8-11) a number of items of very small size |
front-worn functional |
15000
|
a large square-edged parti-colored neckerchief |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size |
neck-worn |
15000
|
a silver-edged midnight black blade pin |
Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size |
pin-worn functional |
15000
|
You need to purchase a service pass to enter the ladder.
HT Loft
[Higher Thinking, Loft]
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RNUM: 26526
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Through wide gaps in the wooden planks of the floor, you notice patrons milling about and overhear their soft chatter as they examine their wares. The walls of the room, comprised entirely of driftwood, are awkwardly shaped, the constant sea breeze occasionally wafting through the gaps in their structure. A fine layer of sawdust, evidence of the building's recent construction, convers every surface in this space.
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Obvious exits: down
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