Verb:RUB

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The RUB verb is mostly a roleplay verb that allows a character to rub another character or rub an object. Items imbeded via Magic Item Creation (420) using RUB will have a longer duration than those imbedded using TAP as the activator.

This verb has special messaging for citizens of Icemule Trace.

Usage

Usage:
    RUB {self}                     - Rubs a hand over your head in frustration
    RUB {target}                   - Rubs a target
    RUB SET [option]               - Shows or sets the RUB verb options available.

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "RUB":

People targets:
CATHEDRAL WEDDING
  FIRST PERSON     - You rub (target)'s shoulders affectionately.
  SECOND PERSON    - (Person) rubs your shoulders soothingly, giving you a
                     little affectionate squeeze.
  THIRD PERSON     - (Person) rubs (target)'s shoulders gently.
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You fuss over (target), a look of concern on your face
                     as you gently rub his/her back.
ICEMULE CITIZEN
  FIRST PERSON     - You glance at (target), teeth chattering and rub
                     your hands together for warmth.
STANDARD           - You rub (target).

Self target:
ICEMULE CITIZEN
  FIRST PERSON     - As a brisk wind rushes through the area, you quickly rub your
                     hands together for warmth, warding off the chill.
  THIRD PERSON     - (Person) shivers and rapidly rubs (his/her) hands together for warmth.
STANDARD           - You scrub your hand over your (hair descriptor) in frustration.

Object targets:
ICEMULE CITIZEN
  FIRST PERSON     - You gaze at (object), and rub your hands together for
                     the warmth you wish it offered.
  THIRD PERSON     - (Person) gazes longingly at (object), rubbing (his/her) hands together.
STANDARD
  FIRST PERSON     - You rub (object).

Creature targets:
ICEMULE CITIZEN
 FIRST PERSON      - You glower at the (creature) and rub your hands together quickly.
                     Plotting or keeping warm?
 THIRD PERSON      - (Person) glowers at the (creature) and rubs (his/her) hands together quickly,
                     though (his/her) stare is likely more heated than (his/her) hands.
STANDARD
  FIRST PERSON     - You rub your hands together, anticipating combat
                     with (creature).
  OTHERS           - (Person) rubs (his/her) hands together, smiling slightly as
                     (he/she) glances at (creature).

NOTE:  ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions.  Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging.  Messaging without an option shown applies to all options.  Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.

When used on someone covered in volcanic ash from Teras Isle:

You carefully brush the volcanic ash and soot off of (target).