LooseLeash System

LooseLeash Anchor

The LooseLeash Anchor is a property fixture that lets your companion pet roam autonomously through your home. Instead of sitting idle in your hand or following you room to room, your pet becomes a living part of your property -- wandering between rooms, reacting to visitors, and expressing a full range of moods, all on its own.

Setup

Purchase the certificate and RAISE it in the room where you want it placed. Once placed, the anchor cannot be moved without GM assistance, so choose carefully.

The anchor starts as a companion nook. To activate it, hold your pet's summoning device and TAP the anchor. The device is stowed inside and your companion is released to roam freely. The anchor's appearance transforms to match your pet type, becoming its home base.

To reclaim your pet and device, simply GET the anchor. The pet is dismissed, the device returns to your hand, and the anchor goes quiet until next time.

Only the property owner can operate the anchor. Visitors may LOOK at it and ANALYZE it, but all configuration verbs -- TAP, GET, TURN, PUSH, PULL, LEAN, TWIST, TOUCH -- are restricted to the owner's account.

Pet Type Lock-In

The first time you stow a device in an anchor, the anchor permanently locks to that pet type if unlocked beforehand. A cat anchor will only accept cat devices from that point forward. This ensures the fixture's appearance always matches the companion it was built for.

Anchor Appearances by Pet Type - standard

When you stow a device, the anchor transforms to reflect your companion:

Pet Type	Anchor Appearance	Description
Dragonfly	crystal-paneled terrarium	Tiny ferns and mosses bearing dewdrops fill a crystal-paneled terrarium of dark rosewood. A shallow pool shimmers within, reflecting prismatic light.
Mandrake	rune-etched planter	Ancient runes circle a terracotta planter filled with rich, dark soil. A small watering can, a tiny eyemask, and a vial of alchemical nutrients rest beside it.
Teadragon	hand-painted nest	Delicate tea-leaf motifs adorn a hand-painted porcelain nesting pot, glazed in delicate pastel tones. A tiny enameled teapot lid and bowl of special fortified tea wait alongside.
Fishie	sculpted glass fishbowl	Crystal-clear water fills a sculpted glass fishbowl set upon a polished brass stand. Smooth river stones and a sprig forest of bright green waterweed line the bottom.
Wermth	stone-lined terrarium	Smooth drakar-veined hearthstones line a low-walled terrarium of dark polished wood, warm to the touch. A shallow water dish and a heat-blackened stone rest within.
Spider	web-draped case	Gossamer strands of spidersilk drape a small glass case set upon a dark ironwood stand. Tiny silk-wrapped bundles and a miniature web fill one corner.
Lizard	rune-warmed vivarium	Warm sand covers the floor of a low-walled vivarium of smooth riverstones. A shallow water dish and a flat basking stone rest beneath a glowing drakar runestone.
Wisp	mist-filled lantern	Pale foxfire drifts within an open blown-glass lantern hung from a wrought-iron hook. Faint motes of light swim through the haze, casting shifting patterns on the glass.
Sand elemental	crystal-lined sandscape	Fine, multi-hued sand fills a shallow crystal basin, tiny dunes shifting and reforming on their own. A faint warmth radiates from the crystalline walls, and grains glitter within.
Shade-skink	shadow-draped terrarium	Dark slate ledges jut from the walls of a dim terrarium draped in perpetual shadow. Cool stones, crystals and crevices offer countless places to hide within the twilight interior.
Clockwerke golem	gear-strewn toolbox	Loose cogs, tiny springs, and brass fittings litter a small glass-fronted toolbox. A faint smell of oil and warm metal hangs in the air around it.
Squirrel	leaf-lined nesting box	Dried leaves, soft moss, and bits of bark line a cozy wooden nesting box with a round entrance hole. A small pile of acorn caps sits in one corner.
Cat / Kitten	velvet-cushioned bed	Plush velvet cushions a low mahogany frame, tiny paw prints embroidered along the edge. A polished water dish and silver food bowl rest nearby.
Fox / Fox Kit	fur-trimmed den	Thick fur trims a smooth hearthstone den, warm and snug inside. A shallow water dish and small food bowl rest at its entrance.
Puppy	satin-lined basket	Cream satin lines a sturdy wicker basket, a well-loved chew toy tucked in one corner. A ceramic water bowl and gleaming food dish sit alongside.
Lamb	fleece-padded cradle	Soft fleece pads a pale cedarwood cradle, its rails carved with curling vines. A shallow water trough and small hay-filled manger wait beside it.
Hedgehog	moss-cushioned burrow	Dark moss cushions a hollowed ironwood burrow, cozy and dim within. A tiny water saucer and shallow dish of treats rest at its entrance.
Rat	silk-draped nest	Soft silk drapes a woven ebonwood nest, layered with shredded velvet scraps. A miniature water bottle and seed dish perch beside it.
Songbird	ornate gilded perch	An ornate gilded perch rises from a carved wooden base, polished to a warm shine. A crystal water cup and silver seed dish hang from delicate chains.
Jerboa	sand-lined crock	Fine desert sand lines a squat clay crock, its rim etched with tiny hopping footprints. A ceramic water dish and seed cup nestle into the warm sand.

How Pets Behave

Roaming Pets

Cats, Puppies, Foxes, Lambs, Hedgehogs, Rats, Songbirds, Jerboas, Dragonflies, Mandrakes, and Teadragons physically wander between rooms in your property. The pet moves room to room on a timer, and everyone in the departure and arrival rooms sees it come and go. Between movements, the pet emits mood-flavored ambient messages -- stretching, playing, grumbling, nuzzling visitors.

Roaming pets respect zone restrictions (see Roaming Zones below) and will never wander outside your property boundaries.

Stationary Pets

Lizards, Wermths, Fishies, Spiders, Wisps, Sand Elementals, Shade-skinks, Clockwerke Golems, and Squirrels live inside the anchor itself rather than roaming. All of their ambient behavior -- swimming, sleeping, playing, sulking -- is delivered to the room where the anchor sits, describing what the pet is doing inside its enclosure.

Fishies Tier 5 or higher unlock a special garbage disposal feature: you can PUT items into the fishbowl and the fish will permanently destroy them. Safety checks prevent cursed, registered, magical, metal, and high-value items from being fed. Items worth 50,000 silver or more will prompt a confirmation warning -- you'll need to try again within 30 seconds to proceed.

Wermths and Spiders support the FEED verb on the anchor, which produces a flavor scene of a small creature being offered to the enclosure. No item is actually consumed -- it's pure atmosphere.

The Mood System

Nine moods shape how your pet behaves. Each has its own set of ambient messages and, for roaming pets, departure and arrival descriptions.

#	Mood	Personality
1	Welcoming	Friendly, warm, greeting visitors with chirps and nuzzles
2	Grumpy	Irritable, huffing, swatting at dust motes, ignoring everyone
3	Sleeping	Dozing, snoring softly, twitching in dreams, blissfully unaware. Sleeping pets do not wander -- they stay put until the mood changes.
4	Playing	Bouncing, pouncing, chasing tails, skidding about with reckless energy
5	Offended	Wounded dignity, haughty sniffs, exaggerated primness, judgmental stares
6	Drunk	Staggering sideways, hiccupping, bumping into things, weaving unsteadily
7	Curious	Investigating everything, sniffing at the air, peering at odd things, nose twitching
8	Anxious	Nervous, jumpy, startling at shadows, huddling close
9	Affectionate	Rubbing against legs, rolling over for belly rubs, purring, gazing up adoringly

Manual Mood Control

TURN the anchor to cycle through moods one at a time (1 through 9, wrapping back to 1). Setting a mood manually disables auto-cycling if it was on.

Auto-Cycle Mode

LEAN on the anchor to toggle hourly auto-cycling. When enabled, the mood advances by one every hour automatically, giving your property a constantly shifting atmosphere without any input from you.

Other Settings

Guest Mode

TOUCH the anchor to toggle Guest Mode. When enabled, your pet only becomes active when a visitor (someone other than the property owner) is present in the room. Your home feels quiet when you're alone, but comes alive the moment a guest walks in. When Guest Mode is off, the pet expresses itself freely regardless of who's around.

Roaming Speed

Three speed settings control how often your pet acts -- either moving to a new room or emitting an ambient message:

Speed	Interval	Feel
Slow	Every 10 minutes	Languid and unhurried
Normal	Every 5 minutes	Comfortable and easy
Fast	Every 3 minutes	Lively and spirited

PUSH the anchor to speed up. PULL to slow down. Changes take effect immediately.

Roaming Zones

TWIST the anchor to cycle through three zone options:

• All rooms -- the pet wanders freely through every room in the property
• Indoors only -- the pet stays inside
• Outdoors only -- the pet sticks to outdoor areas (gardens, yards, paths)

Stationary pets cannot have their zone changed -- they live in their enclosure.

Night Behavior

When it's nighttime in the game, your pet may occasionally emit a sleep message regardless of its current mood -- curling up, snoring softly, twitching in dreams. This gives properties a natural day/night rhythm.

Ambient Messaging

All of the pet's activity is delivered through the standard ambient messaging system. If you have ambient messages turned off, you won't see the pet's behavior -- but it's still there for those who do.

Multiple Anchors

You can place more than one anchor in a property. Each operates independently with its own device, mood, speed, zone, and guest mode settings. A cat roaming the indoor rooms and a songbird in the garden, a fishbowl in the study and a puppy in the foyer -- each anchor runs on its own.

Only one anchor per room can be placed.

Compatible Property Types

The anchor works on any private property with a defined room range, including:

• Premium Properties
• Stalls and Lofts
• Bungalows
• Any other space with a contiguous block of rooms (such as in a neighborhood or CHE properties) though not offered at this time.

Remote Management

All anchor settings can be managed remotely from anywhere using the PROPERTY PET verb -- no need to be standing at the anchor.

Command	What It Does
PROPERTY PET	View all anchors and their current settings
PROPERTY PET INFO	Same as above
PROPERTY PET MOOD	Cycle mood (1 through 9)
PROPERTY PET SPEED	Cycle speed (Slow / Normal / Fast)
PROPERTY PET CYCLE	Toggle hourly auto-cycle mood
PROPERTY PET ZONE	Cycle roaming zone (All / Indoor / Outdoor)
PROPERTY PET GUEST	Toggle guest mode on or off

With multiple anchors, specify which one by its room number:

Command	What It Does
PROPERTY PET 51234 MOOD	Cycle mood on the anchor in room 51234
PROPERTY PET 51234 SPEED	Cycle speed on the anchor in room 51234

If only one anchor exists, the room number is optional.

Verb Summary

Verb	What It Does	Owner Only?
LOOK	See if your pet is active and where it is	No
ANALYZE	See all current settings in detail	Settings: Yes
TAP	Stow your device and release your pet to roam	Yes
GET	Retrieve your device and call your pet back	Yes
TURN	Cycle through the 9 moods	Yes
PUSH	Make the pet more active (faster)	Yes
PULL	Make the pet more relaxed (slower)	Yes
LEAN	Toggle hourly automatic mood cycling	Yes
TWIST	Cycle roaming zone: all / indoor / outdoor	Yes
TOUCH	Toggle guest mode on or off	Yes
PUT (item) IN	Feed items to the fish (Fishie Tier 5+ only)	No*
FEED	Flavor feeding scene (Wermth and Spider only)	No

* The garbage disposal feature is available to anyone when a Fishie at Tier 5 or higher is active in the anchor.

Alteration

The anchor is a furniture piece and can be altered like any other. A custom name can be assigned to your pet through GM alteration, overriding the creature's default name with something personal (e.g., "Mister Whiskers" instead of "a fluffy white cat"). Everything else -- mood, speed, zone, guest mode -- is controlled by you through normal gameplay verbs.