Calling card

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Calling card Information
Category Fluff
Class Miscellaneous
Related Scripts Calling card case
Verbs Used
DROP LIGHT TAP TEAR

The calling card is a fluff script that applies to miscellaneous items. It was originally released at Ebon Gate 2018. It is a roleplay tool that can feature a character's name, title, and additional information. Personalized cards are created using a calling card case.

Analyze

You analyze your calling card and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

This is a customized calling card.  To get rid of it, you can TEAR, LIGHT, or DROP the card.
You can TAP card to sense the card owner's presence in Elanthia.

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

Usage Information

Verb Option First Third
DROP - Are you sure you want to get rid of a smooth vellum calling card?
[Please use this command again within 30 seconds to CONFIRM.]

You drop your card onto the ground, and it disappears in a puff of silvery smoke.
XXX drops a smooth vellum calling card onto the ground, and it disappears in a puff of silvery smoke.
LIGHT In fire or fireplace Spying a nearby fire, you toss your calling card on the flames and watch it quickly burn. XXX tosses her calling card on a nearby fire and watches as it quickly turns to ash.
TAP Card maker logged in You tap your finger on the name inscribed on the calling card three times, and soon sense the presence of XXX in Elanthia. XXX taps her finger on her calling card, a pleased expression on her face.
Card maker not logged in You tap your finger on the name inscribed on the calling card three times, but sense that XXX is nowhere to be found. You sigh disappointedly. XXX taps her finger on her calling card three times. She sighs disappointedly.
By card maker You tap your finger on your calling card, admiring the elegant script. N/A
TEAR - You hastily tear up your calling card until it's only a small pile of confetti. XXX rips her calling card in half. Unsatisfied, she shreds the card into a small pile of confetti.

Additional Information

Calling cards were created by GM Elidi and debuted in the Beck and Call shop during Ebon Gate.

Calling cards can be given to a court announcer NPC to be announced ahead of a formal court session.

Customization

The article is the look of the card item, must be 15/15/15, and "calling card" must be the last 2 words (e.g., "a smooth vellum calling card").

Symbols can be used in the custom settings, and spacing may be adjusted for aesthetics.

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     {Character name including pre- and post-names/titles as set using TITLE}

     {Custom Calling Card Setting 1}

     {Custom Calling Card Setting 2}

     {Custom Calling Card Setting 3}

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~ This card will self-destruct when dropped. ~
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