The Spidersilk Apothecary

Introduced as an Event Vault Special Item, the Spidersilk Apothecary is an altering device. It allows you to collect spiders with special abilities and alterations to them that can modify your items if they qualify. They can modify items that are unscripted, allowed to be dyed, and a number of other scripts that have permission. The primary qualifiers are listed on the spiders, which can be obtained by a spiderweb in Naidem at Graveyard Temporalis, Outer Rim (8083361). The Spidersilk Apothecary The Spidersilk Apothecary houses spiders inside and allows them to be used to alter or otherwise modify appropriate items. Analyze You analyze the shadow box and sense that the creator has provided the following information: The Spidersilk Apothecary Found in Naidem, the box is an octagonal contraption that provides customizations to specific items based on the spiders it has stored inside of it. These spiders perform their magic best when a web is at the heart of the box. These special spiders can be found by searching through a web in Graveyard Temporalis, Outer Rim (eastern side). How the Apothecary Works PUT - a spider (or up to 80 different ones) into the apothecary GAZE - to view all of the alteration spiders stored inside by type {ie: wood, stone, etc.} GLANCE - to view all of the transmorphing spiders stored inside LOOK - to see the status of the apothecary PEER - to display a full list of all spiders stored in the apothecary PINCH - to create a web inside the apothecary PLUCK - to remove the spider that is on display TICKLE - to cause the stored item inside to be transformed by a spider TURN - to 1, 2, or 3 in order to cycle through alteration designs (alteration spiders only) TWIST - to add an item that you want the spiders to modify WHISPER - cycle through the spiders and/or prepare a spider for removal CHARGES - the apothecary is charged by the web spell. You can either cast it at the box or wave a wand at it to add charges. It currently has 96 out of 100 charges stored inside. Alterations The box cannot be altered in anyway, but the spiders can. Please pay special attention to them. Usage Verb Style First Third GAZE {my} BOX Please select a base material type that you'd like to review alterations options for. Your choices are: cloth, gemstone, glass, leather, metal, organic, stone, or wood. [Syntax: GAZE {my} box at {option}] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! AT {option} You gaze over the lines of your shadow box, taking note of each of the spiders stored within that can work on wood. They are: Spider Number 1 - a disjoined golden orbweaver can provide the following +long designs: (item base) inlaid with silver (item base) etched with a cascade of spiders (item base) painted in a silver web Spider Number 3 - an ebonwood black wolf spider can provide the following +long designs: (item base) worked into a lattice of interlocking rings (item base) scorched with curling vinework (item base) trimmed with a filigree of copper wire Spider Number 5 - a fuzz-etched mahogany spider can provide the following +long designs: (item base) hewn with deliberate asymmetry (item base) cut with angular symbols (item base) bound at the edges with narrow twine To arrange for one of these spiders to work for you, WHISPER to the box the spider # you desire. Once you have arranged your spider, TURN the box to 1, 2, or 3 to select the appropriate design. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! GLANCE {my} BOX You glance over the species of spiders stored within the box, looking for those that can handle a transmorphing project. Here's what you find: Spider Number 9 is a transmorphing spider of the lapidary type, who can transform a foraged item into a gemstone. (an ebon black widow spider) Spider Number 10 is a transmorphing spider of the tinkerer type, who can transform an effigy, figurine, miniature, sculpture, statuette, or statue into a weaving charm. (a dark brown white-tailed spider) To arrange for one of these spiders to work for you, WHISPER to the box the spider # you desire. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! LOOK BOX (no web) Meticulously crafted, the octagonal shadow box is framed in glossy ebonwood. Its back wall is fitted with a smoky, obsidian mirror that seems to absorb all light. Eight tiny, glinting silver anchors rest within the corners, their tips curled so that the ring is almost closed. Cool to the touch, the shadow box smells faintly of nightblooming flowers and varnish. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! (web in place) Meticulously crafted, the octagonal shadow box is framed in glossy ebonwood. Its back wall is fitted with a smoky, obsidian mirror that seems to absorb all light. Gossamer threads, anchored to silver hooks in the eight corners of the piece, weave together to create an intricate web that is sturdy enough to support a single item at its center. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! (web, with item) Meticulously crafted, the octagonal shadow box is framed in glossy ebonwood. Its back wall is fitted with a smoky, obsidian mirror that seems to absorb all light. Gossamer threads, anchored to silver hooks in the eight corners of the piece, weave together to create an intricate web that supports a smooth mahogany ball at its center. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! (no web, with item) Meticulously crafted, the octagonal shadow box is framed in glossy ebonwood. Its back wall is fitted with a smoky, obsidian mirror that seems to absorb all light. Eight tiny, glinting silver anchors rest within the corners, their tips curled so that the ring is almost closed. Cool to the touch, the shadow box smells faintly of nightblooming flowers and varnish. Resting at the bottom of the box is a smooth mahogany ball trimmed with a filigree of copper wire. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! PEER BOX You quickly glance over shadow box, noting as you do fine skeins of silvery script rising to its lacquered surface. Slowly, the writing resolves into a list: 1. a disjoined golden orbweaver that is an alteration specimen, who specializes in wood. 2. a translucent glass spider that is an alteration specimen, who specializes in glass. (On Display) 3. an ebonwood black wolf spider that is an alteration specimen, who specializes in wood. 4. a molded suede beige jumping spider that is an alteration specimen, who specializes in leather. 5. a fuzz-etched mahogany spider that is an alteration specimen, who specializes in wood. 6. a bright orange soapstone tarantula that is an alteration specimen, who specializes in stone. 7. a minute earthenware spider that is an alteration specimen, who specializes in organic. 8. a molded suede house spider that is an alteration specimen, who specializes in leather. 9. an ebon black widow spider that is a lapidary specimen, whose specialty is to transform a foraged item into a gemstone. 10. a dark brown white-tailed spider that is a tinkerer specimen, whose specialty is to transform an effigy, figurine, miniature, sculpture, statuette, or statue into a weaving charm. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! PINCH {my} BOX Pinching open a small alcove on the inside of an octagonal ebonwood shadow box, you release a tiny spider that quickly scurries about the interior. Connecting long skeins to silver anchors, the spider works furiously to build a web within the glossy ebonwood frame. Pinching open a small alcove on the inside of an octagonal ebonwood shadow box, Firstperson releases a tiny spider that quickly scurries about the interior. Connecting long skeins to silver anchors, the spider works furiously to build a web within the glossy ebonwood frame. PLUCK {my} BOX You brush your fingers lightly over the smooth wood of an octagonal ebonwood shadow box, silently calling forth a dark brown white-tailed spider, who crawls off of the web and into your waiting hand. Firstperson brushes his fingers lightly over the smooth wood of an octagonal ebonwood shadow box, causing a dark brown white-tailed spider to crawl off of the web and into his waiting hand. PUT {spider} in BOX Placing a dark brown white-tailed spider in the palm of your hand, you move it closer to an octagonal ebonwood shadow box. Within seconds of being close to the device, it shivers and comes to life, crawling into the box and disappearing from sight. Placing a dark brown white-tailed spider in the palm of his hand, Firstperson moves it closer to an octagonal ebonwood shadow box. Within seconds of being close to the device, it shivers and comes to life, crawling into the box and disappearing from sight. TICKLE You are about to change an octagonal ebonwood shadow box to "a smooth mahogany ball trimmed with a filigree of copper wire." If this is your desire, then please TICKLE the box again in the next 30 seconds. Carefully traversing the skeins of spiderweb that fill the interior of your shadow box, a disjoined golden orbweaver moves to a smooth mahogany and carefully crawls over it. With care and precision, it alters the ball with your chosen design before retreating into the corner. The web within an octagonal ebonwood shadow box suddenly collapses, dropping a smooth mahogany ball trimmed with a filigree of copper wire onto the mirror lining its bottom. Carefully traversing the skeins of spiderweb that fill the interior of Firstperson's shadow box, a disjoined golden orbweaver moves to a smooth mahogany and carefully crawls over it. With care and precision, it alters the appearance of the ball before retreating into the corner. The web within an octagonal ebonwood shadow box suddenly collapses, dropping a smooth mahogany ball trimmed with a filigree of copper wire onto the mirror lining its bottom. TURN {my} BOX You must select a number between 1 and 3. Option 1: worked into a lattice of interlocking rings Option 2: scorched with curling vinework Option 3: trimmed with a filigree of copper wire This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! TO {1, 2, or 3} Tilting and twisting your head so that you can view the spider within your shadow box at just the right angle, you settle your eyes upon "trimmed with a filigree of copper wire" design and decide that it is perfect for your needs. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! TWIST {my} BOX (while holding desired item) You carefully lay a smooth mahogany ball into the center of the web spun within an octagonal ebonwood shadow box. Firstperson carefully lays a smooth mahogany ball into the center of the web spun within an octagonal ebonwood shadow box. WHISPER {my} Box # (position of desired spider) You whisper quietly to the denizen currently on the web, wishing it a restful slumber, and then call out to an ebonwood black wolf spider. The two spiders pass each other, one coming to rest upon the web and the other disappearing into the wooden frame. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! Alteration Spider Alteration spiders can change the appearance of certain types of objects after they have been placed inside of The Spidersilk Apothecary. Alteration spiders are each set up to work with only a single type of material, such as fabric, leather, metal, or gemstone. This material type can be seen in the individual spider's ANALYZE information. Manipulating the spider is done after placing the spider inside The Spidersilk Apothecary and via the box itself. Analyze An Apothecary Spider An ebonwood black wolf spider is a unique specimen that functions with A Spidersilk Apothecary, which can be obtained through an Ebon Gate Vault. This particular specimen is considered an alteration spider that can only work with items crafted of wood. It is uniquely crafted to add a long description on qualifying items. It can transfer one of the following designs: 1. (article) (adjective) (item noun) worked into a lattice of interlocking rings 2. (article) (adjective) (item noun) scorched with curling vinework 3. (article) (adjective) (item noun) trimmed with a filigree of copper wire A qualifying merchant can change these designs for you. To utilize this unique spider, you will need to add it to a Spidersilk Apothecary. Transmorphing Spider Transmorphing spiders are capable of turning certain found or foraged items into other types of items suitable for use with the crafting system. Currently there are two types: Lapidary transmorphing spiders turn foraged items into gemstones, while Tinkerer transmorphing spiders turn statuettes and similar items into weavable item charms. Analyze An Apothecary Spider An ebon black widow spider is a unique specimen that functions with A Spidersilk Apothecary, which can be obtained through an Ebon Gate Vault. This particular specimen is considered a lapidary spider that will transform a foraged item into a gemstone for crafting purposes. A qualifying merchant can change the base description (15/15/15 only) of your spider for you. To utilize this unique spider, you will need to add it to a Spidersilk Apothecary. An Apothecary Spider A dark brown white-tailed spider is a unique specimen that functions with A Spidersilk Apothecary, which can be obtained through an Ebon Gate Vault. This particular specimen is considered a tinkerer spider that will transform any effigy, figurine, miniature, sculpture, statuette, or statue into a charm for weaving. To utilize this unique spider, you will need to add it to a Spidersilk Apothecary. House of Spider The House of Spider is a storage device capable of holding extra spiders. Analyze You take a closer look at an ebonwood-framed miniature house with glass walls. You analyze the ebonwood house and sense that the creator has provided the following information: The House that the Spider Built (a.k.a - House of Spider) Found in Naidem, the house is a small house built to hold the Spidersilk Apothecary spiders and will store them weightlessly. These special spiders can be found by searching through spiderwebs in Graveyard Temporalis, Outer Rim (eastern side). How the House of Spider Works PUT - a spider (or up to 80 different ones) into the house GAZE - to view all of the alteration spiders stored inside by type {ie: wood, stone, etc.} GLANCE - to view all of the transmorphing spiders stored inside LOOK - to display a full list of all spiders stored in the house PLUCK - to remove the spider that is on display WHISPER - cycle through the spiders and/or prepare a spider for removal It can house 80 unique spiders in total. Currently: 0 of 80. Alterations The house can be altered provide it is some kind of storage container for spiders. Usage Verb Style First Third GAZE This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! GLANCE This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! LOOK This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! PLUCK This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! 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! WHISPER This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! Additional Information See the glorious spiders drawn from the gossamer spiderweb at Ebon Gate 2025 and their designs. This is a list of the alteration spiders that work with cloth, gemstone, glass, leather, stone, metal, and wood.

The Spidersilk Apothecary Information Type Fluff Crafting Item Classification Miscellaneous Item(s) Applied to Box Spider Alterable Yes Light/Deep No Customizable Yes Custom Alteration spider long description options Original Release Venue Ebon Gate Original Release Year 2025 Attunement Permanent Attunes to Character Restrictions See individual ANALYZE information for alteration restrictions. Item Verbs GAZE GLANCE LOOK PEER PINCH PLUCK PUT TICKLE TURN TWIST WHISPER