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Adding links, transclusion markups, category; rearranging some information; additional minor updates as part of the larger character customizations overhaul

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	A '''sonic alteration''' is the customization of a [[bard]]'s [[Sonic Shield Song~~\|Sonic~~ ~~Shield~~]], [[Sonic Weapon Song~~\|Sonic~~ ~~Weapon~~]], [[Sonic Armor]], or [[Singing Sword]].		<section begin=custom />A '''sonic alteration''' is the customization of a [[bard]]'s sonic gear created via [[Sonic Shield Song (1009)]], [[Sonic Weapon Song (1012)]], [[Sonic Armor (1014)]], or [[Singing Sword Song (1025)]]. An altered sonic item can be summoned by using {{boldmono\|[[SING]] CUSTOM}} after preparing the appropriate spell.

	~~Monthly~~ [[raffle]]s ~~are~~ held for ~~[[Premium]] and/or standard subscribers~~ to receive this service. ~~The~~ raffles ~~are~~ held in the different [[Bard Guild]]s ~~throughout the lands, so~~ characters must be at least [[level]] 15 to enter. It ~~may~~ also be ~~distributed~~ at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s.		Recurring [[raffle]]s have been held for bards to receive this service. This includes raffles held in the different [[Bard Guild]]s (requiring characters must be at least [[level]] 15 to enter) or as part of recurring [[Premium]] raffles or troves. Sonic alterations have also been available at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s. While sonic alterations can be performed before a bard can sing any of the spellsongs, individual raffles may have their own level restrictions for entry. Sonic alterations are a [[delayed service]].

			There are four key components of a sonic alteration service:
	==Guidelines==
		⚫	* The spell to be customized (example: Sonic Weapon Song)
⚫	The customizations can have either a short description with a show (recommended), or a long description; they cannot have both a long and a show. Please refer to [[ALTER]] 2 and ALTER 3 in the game for further details on these terms.
		⚫	* The item base type to be customized (example: ''a short sword'')
		⚫	* The '15/15/15' description of the item (example: ''a wavering/grey sonic/gladius'')
		⚫	* The 'long' or 'show' description desired, if any (example: ''a wavering silvery grey sonic gladius shrouded in mist'')

			Standard [[alter]] rules apply for all sonic alterations.
⚫	For ~~sonic shields, weapons, and~~ ~~armors~~, the [[base description]] must demonstrate that the item is ~~created~~ ~~from~~ a ~~mass~~ of ~~air~~. Words such as '~~sonic~~' or '~~airy,~~' would be appropriate to describe ~~the insubstantial nature of the~~ ~~items~~.

			There are strict alteration rules when altering sonic gear:
⚫	For sonic armor, you may use 'barrier' as a noun. Otherwise, the armor must match one of the existing [[~~List_of_alternative_armor_names~~\|allowed nouns]] for that armor type (ASG).
		⚫	# The customizations can have either a short description with a show (recommended), or a long description; they cannot have both a long and a show. Please refer to {{boldmono\|[[ALTER]] 2}} and {{boldmono\|ALTER 3}} in the game for further details on these terms.

	For ~~Singing~~ ~~Swords~~, the base description must demonstrate that the item is ~~moving~~ ~~independently~~ of ~~any~~ ~~physical~~ ~~influence~~. Words such as '~~animated~~' or '~~floating~~' would be appropriate to describe ~~this~~ ~~behavior~~.		# For sonic shields, weapons, and armors, the [[base description]] must demonstrate that the item is created from a mass of air. Words such as 'sonic' or 'airy,' would be appropriate to describe the insubstantial nature of the items.
		⚫	# For sonic armor, you may use 'barrier' as a noun. Otherwise, the armor must match one of the existing [[List of alternative armor names\|allowed nouns]] for that armor type (ASG).

		⚫	# For Singing Swords, the base description must demonstrate that the item is moving independently of any physical influence. Words such as 'animated' or 'floating' would be appropriate to describe this behavior.
	Because of the magical, bardic nature of the items, items can be glowing, be surrounded by floating musical notes, and have other aspects not allowed on solid items.~~{{side box\|You can use light, sound, mist, smoke, vapor, or whatever, but the key thing is that it is not substantial. -GM Thandiwe (Discord 11/17/2021)}}~~		# Because of the magical, bardic nature of the items, items can be glowing, be surrounded by floating musical notes, and have other aspects not allowed on solid items.

			# Terms such as light, sound, mist, smoke, vapor are acceptable, as they are all insubstantial in nature.<section end=custom />
	Please be prepared with:
⚫	* The spell to be customized (Sonic Weapon Song)
⚫	* The item base to be customized (a short sword)
⚫	* The '15/15/15' description of the item (a wavering/grey sonic/gladius)
⚫	* The 'long' or 'show' description desired, if any (a wavering silvery grey sonic gladius shrouded in mist)

	Sonic alterations can be performed before a bard can sing any of the spellsongs.

	To summon an altered sonic item,{{boldmono\| [[SING]] CUSTOM }}after preparing the appropriate spell.

	==Examples==		==Examples==
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	;Sonic Weapon		;Sonic Weapon
			<pre{{log2}}>
	:A vortex of air shaped like '''a fang-beset misty black sword-breaker'''		a vortex of air shaped like '''a fang-beset misty black sword-breaker'''
	:Swirling black mists twist to form a straight medium-length blade. Narrowed to a razor-like point, the blade thickens into a wide base with large notches on one side. Two fang-like prongs of opaque vapor extend from the crossguard to aid in trapping enemy blades before plunging to form a substantial hilt as grasping tendrils of mist creep from it.		Swirling black mists twist to form a straight medium-length blade. Narrowed to a razor-like point, the blade thickens into a wide base with large notches on one side. Two fang-like prongs of opaque vapor extend from the crossguard to aid in trapping enemy blades before plunging to form a substantial hilt as grasping tendrils of mist creep from it.
			</pre>

	;Singing Sword		;Singing Sword
			<pre{{log2}}>
	:A floating misty sheering sword		a floating misty sheering sword
	:Amorphous black mists writhe and twist against invisible restraints holding them tightly to the form of a sheering sword. Narrow and tapered to a razor like point, the blade of blackness juts forth from a more subdued cross guard before plunging again into a raging torrent constrained within the grip. Faint tendrils of barely opaque vapor appear to have nearly escaped their invisible cage and languidly wreath the chaotic blade.		Amorphous black mists writhe and twist against invisible restraints holding them tightly to the form of a sheering sword. Narrow and tapered to a razor like point, the blade of blackness juts forth from a more subdued cross guard before plunging again into a raging torrent constrained within the grip. Faint tendrils of barely opaque vapor appear to have nearly escaped their invisible cage and languidly wreath the chaotic blade.
			</pre>

	==~~Resources~~==		==See Also==
			* [[Advanced spell customization]]
⚫	*[http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?94611-Sonic-Alterations ~~Examples~~ on GSPlayers]
			* [[Character customization]]s
		⚫	* [http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?94611-Sonic-Alterations Example sonic alterations on GSPlayers]

			[[Category: Character customizations]]
	[[Category: Merchant Services]]		[[Category: Merchant Services]]
			[[Category: Delayed Services]]
	[[Category: Bard]]		[[Category: Bard]]

VANKRASN39: /* Guidelines */ more GM guidance, thanks Thandiwe

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Guidelines: more GM guidance, thanks Thandiwe

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	For Singing Swords, the base description must demonstrate that the item is moving independently of any physical influence. Words such as 'animated' or 'floating' would be appropriate to describe this behavior.		For Singing Swords, the base description must demonstrate that the item is moving independently of any physical influence. Words such as 'animated' or 'floating' would be appropriate to describe this behavior.

	Because of the magical, bardic nature of the items, items can be glowing, be surrounded by floating musical notes, and have other aspects not allowed on solid items.		Because of the magical, bardic nature of the items, items can be glowing, be surrounded by floating musical notes, and have other aspects not allowed on solid items.{{side box\|You can use light, sound, mist, smoke, vapor, or whatever, but the key thing is that it is not substantial. -GM Thandiwe (Discord 11/17/2021)}}

	Please be prepared with:		Please be prepared with:

ECHEAUX: /* Examples */

2019-12-14T04:08:40Z

Examples

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	:A floating misty sheering sword		:A floating misty sheering sword
	:Amorphous black mists writhe and twist against invisible restraints holding them tightly to the form of a sheering sword. Narrow and tapered to a razor like point, the blade of blackness juts forth from a more subdued cross guard before plunging again into a raging torrent constrained within the grip. Faint tendrils of barely opaque vapor appear to have nearly escaped their invisible cage and languidly wreath the chaotic blade.		:Amorphous black mists writhe and twist against invisible restraints holding them tightly to the form of a sheering sword. Narrow and tapered to a razor like point, the blade of blackness juts forth from a more subdued cross guard before plunging again into a raging torrent constrained within the grip. Faint tendrils of barely opaque vapor appear to have nearly escaped their invisible cage and languidly wreath the chaotic blade.

	''Provided by Carew, please do not copy examples posted here or elsewhere.''

	;Sonic Armor
	:A misty opaque barrier
	:Orchid petals in a variety of purple hues dance and whirl throughout a layer of opaque mist, each gyrating in time with a silver clef note. The couplets swirl about the haze with reckless abandon, ethereal motes of amethyst light twinkling amongst them and lending an airy sparkle to their hypnotic waltz.

	==Resources==		==Resources==

ECHEAUX: /* Examples */

2019-10-27T21:57:11Z

Examples

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	:A floating misty sheering sword		:A floating misty sheering sword
	:Amorphous black mists writhe and twist against invisible restraints holding them tightly to the form of a sheering sword. Narrow and tapered to a razor like point, the blade of blackness juts forth from a more subdued cross guard before plunging again into a raging torrent constrained within the grip. Faint tendrils of barely opaque vapor appear to have nearly escaped their invisible cage and languidly wreath the chaotic blade.		:Amorphous black mists writhe and twist against invisible restraints holding them tightly to the form of a sheering sword. Narrow and tapered to a razor like point, the blade of blackness juts forth from a more subdued cross guard before plunging again into a raging torrent constrained within the grip. Faint tendrils of barely opaque vapor appear to have nearly escaped their invisible cage and languidly wreath the chaotic blade.

			''Provided by Carew, please do not copy examples posted here or elsewhere.''

			;Sonic Armor
			:A misty opaque barrier
			:Orchid petals in a variety of purple hues dance and whirl throughout a layer of opaque mist, each gyrating in time with a silver clef note. The couplets swirl about the haze with reckless abandon, ethereal motes of amethyst light twinkling amongst them and lending an airy sparkle to their hypnotic waltz.

	==Resources==		==Resources==

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	==Guidelines==		==Guidelines==
	The customizations can have either a short description with a show (recommended), or a long description. Please refer to [[ALTER]] 2 and ALTER 3 in the game for further details on these terms.		The customizations can have either a short description with a show (recommended), or a long description; they cannot have both a long and a show. Please refer to [[ALTER]] 2 and ALTER 3 in the game for further details on these terms.

	For sonic shields, weapons, and armors, the [[base description]] must demonstrate that the item is created from a mass of air. Words such as 'sonic' or 'airy,' would be appropriate to describe the insubstantial nature of the items.		For sonic shields, weapons, and armors, the [[base description]] must demonstrate that the item is created from a mass of air. Words such as 'sonic' or 'airy,' would be appropriate to describe the insubstantial nature of the items.

ALYSERAH at 00:19, 5 April 2019

2019-04-05T00:19:12Z

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	For sonic shields, weapons, and armors, the [[base description]] must demonstrate that the item is created from a mass of air. Words such as 'sonic' or 'airy,' would be appropriate to describe the insubstantial nature of the items.		For sonic shields, weapons, and armors, the [[base description]] must demonstrate that the item is created from a mass of air. Words such as 'sonic' or 'airy,' would be appropriate to describe the insubstantial nature of the items.

			For sonic armor, you may use 'barrier' as a noun. Otherwise, the armor must match one of the existing [[List_of_alternative_armor_names\|allowed nouns]] for that armor type (ASG).

	For Singing Swords, the base description must demonstrate that the item is moving independently of any physical influence. Words such as 'animated' or 'floating' would be appropriate to describe this behavior.		For Singing Swords, the base description must demonstrate that the item is moving independently of any physical influence. Words such as 'animated' or 'floating' would be appropriate to describe this behavior.

NAAMIT: Sonic alters no longer held every month for premium; as of last year they alternated monthly between prime and premium

2019-04-01T22:48:50Z

Sonic alters no longer held every month for premium; as of last year they alternated monthly between prime and premium

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	A '''sonic alteration''' is the customization of a [[bard]]'s [[Sonic Shield Song\|Sonic Shield]], [[Sonic Weapon Song\|Sonic Weapon]], [[Sonic Armor]], or [[Singing Sword]].		A '''sonic alteration''' is the customization of a [[bard]]'s [[Sonic Shield Song\|Sonic Shield]], [[Sonic Weapon Song\|Sonic Weapon]], [[Sonic Armor]], or [[Singing Sword]].

	Monthly [[raffle]]s are held for [[Premium]] subscribers to receive this service. The raffles are held in the different [[Bard Guild]]s throughout the lands, so characters must be at least [[level]] 15 to enter. It may also be distributed at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s.		Monthly [[raffle]]s are held for [[Premium]] and/or standard subscribers to receive this service. The raffles are held in the different [[Bard Guild]]s throughout the lands, so characters must be at least [[level]] 15 to enter. It may also be distributed at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s.

	==Guidelines==		==Guidelines==

VANKRASN39: add examples by Stormyrain

2016-04-05T05:02:59Z

add examples by Stormyrain

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	To summon an altered sonic item,{{boldmono\| [[SING]] CUSTOM }}after preparing the appropriate spell.		To summon an altered sonic item,{{boldmono\| [[SING]] CUSTOM }}after preparing the appropriate spell.

			==Examples==
			''Provided by Stormyrain, please do not copy examples posted here and elsewhere.''

			;Sonic Weapon
			:A vortex of air shaped like '''a fang-beset misty black sword-breaker'''
			:Swirling black mists twist to form a straight medium-length blade. Narrowed to a razor-like point, the blade thickens into a wide base with large notches on one side. Two fang-like prongs of opaque vapor extend from the crossguard to aid in trapping enemy blades before plunging to form a substantial hilt as grasping tendrils of mist creep from it.

			;Singing Sword
			:A floating misty sheering sword
			:Amorphous black mists writhe and twist against invisible restraints holding them tightly to the form of a sheering sword. Narrow and tapered to a razor like point, the blade of blackness juts forth from a more subdued cross guard before plunging again into a raging torrent constrained within the grip. Faint tendrils of barely opaque vapor appear to have nearly escaped their invisible cage and languidly wreath the chaotic blade.

	==Resources==		==Resources==

VANKRASN39: integrate discussion

2016-04-02T19:53:14Z

integrate discussion

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	A '''sonic alteration''' is the customization of a [[bard]]'s [[Sonic Shield Song\|Sonic Shield]], [[Sonic Weapon Song\|Sonic Weapon]], [[Sonic Armor]], or [[Singing Sword]]. ~~Monthly [[raffle]]s are held for [[Premium]] subscribers to receive this service. It may also be distributed at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s.~~		A '''sonic alteration''' is the customization of a [[bard]]'s [[Sonic Shield Song\|Sonic Shield]], [[Sonic Weapon Song\|Sonic Weapon]], [[Sonic Armor]], or [[Singing Sword]].

			Monthly [[raffle]]s are held for [[Premium]] subscribers to receive this service. The raffles are held in the different [[Bard Guild]]s throughout the lands, so characters must be at least [[level]] 15 to enter. It may also be distributed at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s.
	All sonic alterations must follow the standard [[alteration]] rules; a "long" or "show" description is permitted.

			==Guidelines==
			The customizations can have either a short description with a show (recommended), or a long description. Please refer to [[ALTER]] 2 and ALTER 3 in the game for further details on these terms.

			For sonic shields, weapons, and armors, the [[base description]] must demonstrate that the item is created from a mass of air. Words such as 'sonic' or 'airy,' would be appropriate to describe the insubstantial nature of the items.

			For Singing Swords, the base description must demonstrate that the item is moving independently of any physical influence. Words such as 'animated' or 'floating' would be appropriate to describe this behavior.

			Because of the magical, bardic nature of the items, items can be glowing, be surrounded by floating musical notes, and have other aspects not allowed on solid items.

			Please be prepared with:
			* The spell to be customized (Sonic Weapon Song)
			* The item base to be customized (a short sword)
			* The '15/15/15' description of the item (a wavering/grey sonic/gladius)
			* The 'long' or 'show' description desired, if any (a wavering silvery grey sonic gladius shrouded in mist)

			Sonic alterations can be performed before a bard can sing any of the spellsongs.

			To summon an altered sonic item,{{boldmono\| [[SING]] CUSTOM }}after preparing the appropriate spell.

			==Resources==
			*[http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?94611-Sonic-Alterations Examples on GSPlayers]

	[[Category: Merchant Services]]		[[Category: Merchant Services]]

VANKRASN39: new merchant service

2016-04-01T19:31:31Z

new merchant service

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A '''sonic alteration''' is the customization of a [[bard]]'s [[Sonic Shield Song|Sonic Shield]], [[Sonic Weapon Song|Sonic Weapon]], [[Sonic Armor]], or [[Singing Sword]]. Monthly [[raffle]]s are held for [[Premium]] subscribers to receive this service. It may also be distributed at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s.

All sonic alterations must follow the standard [[alteration]] rules; a "long" or "show" description is permitted.

[[Category: Merchant Services]]
[[Category: Bard]]