Verb:POSE

POSE is a roleplaying verb. It also has special functionality for Erithians.

Usage

Pose help:

Usage:
    POSE                            - Strike a heroic pose
    POSE {self}                     - Preen and strike a pose
    POSE {target}                   - Pose in front of a target
    POSE SET [option]               - Shows or sets the POSE verb options available.

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "POSE":

People targets:
STANDARD         - You wink at (target), toss your head, and strike a pose!
ERITHIAN         - You serenely clasp your hands together and bow slightly
                   to XXX in formal greeting.

Self target:
STANDARD
  FIRST PERSON   - You preen a bit, glancing down to see if everything is in
                   place, then strike a pose.
  OTHERS         - XXX preens and gives herself a quick once-over, then strikes
                   a pose that is perhaps supposed to be impressive.
ERITHIAN         - You steady your breathing and slowly stretch out each of
                   your limbs in turn, preparing yourself for activity.

Object targets:
STANDARD         - You pose in front of (target).
ERITHIAN         - With fluid grace, you lean in to examine (target), your
                   every move exact and intentioned.

Creature targets:
STANDARD
  FIRST PERSON   - You stare intimidatingly at (target) and pull yourself into a
                   fearsome pose, brandishing and gesticulating wildly for good measure.
  OTHERS         - XXX tries to stare down (target), and when that doesn't work,
                   pulls herself into an intimidating pose, marred only by her
                   bizarre gesticulating.
ERITHIAN         - You adopt a serene, yet observant, pose as you study (target).

No target:
STANDARD
  PRONE          - You stretch one arm along your side and prop up your head
                   with the other hand.
  KNEELING       - You place your hands beneath your chin and turn your eyes
                   up to the heavens.
  SITTING        - You lean forward and rest your chin in your hand, a thoughtful
                   expression on your face.
  STANDING       - You strike a heroic pose.
ERITHIAN         - You steady your breathing and slowly stretch out each of your
                   limbs in turn, preparing yourself for activity.
HALF-ELVEN
  ELVEN CULTURES
    FIRST PERSON - You hold yourself up straighter and inhale, striking your most
                   refined pose in an attempt to look a little bit more lithe
                   and hopefully more elven.
    OTHERS       - After darting a quick glance around, XXX straightens her
                   posture and adopts a refined pose.
  HUMAN CULTURES
    FIRST PERSON - You take a deep breath and throw your shoulders back while
                   slightly jutting out your chin, striking a proud pose in a
                   hopeful attempt to look more human.
    OTHERS       - After unconsciously trying to cover the tip of her ear, XXX
                   throws her shoulders back and slightly juts out her chin
                   in a proud pose.

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.