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{{Verbinfo
'''Whistle''' is a roleplaying verb. It is a sound made by forcing breath through partly closed lips, or between one's teeth.
|verb=WHISTLE
|type=Roleplaying
|citizen=Cysaegir
|profession=Bard
|pageintro={{boldmono|WHISTLE}} is a roleplaying verb. It is a sound made by forcing breath through partly closed lips, or between one's teeth.


The whistle verb contains [[citizenship|citizen]]-specific options for citizens of [[River's Rest]] and options to [[IMITATE (verb)|imitate]] the whistle of several types of birds.
The whistle verb contains [[citizenship|citizen]]-specific options for citizens of [[River's Rest]] and [[Cysaegir]] and options to [[IMITATE (verb)|imitate]] the whistle of several types of birds.
}}

==Messaging==
==Help==
<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
;General verb help information
WHISTLE - Whistles at nothing in particular
<pre{{log2}}>
WHISTLE - Whistles at nothing in particular
WHISTLE {self} - Glances around and whistles
WHISTLE {self} - Glances around and whistles
WHISTLE {target} - Whistles at a target
WHISTLE {target} - Whistles at a target
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ROBIN SHRIKE SPARROW SWIFT
ROBIN SHRIKE SPARROW SWIFT
TANAGER THRUSH TOWHEE TRAKEL
TANAGER THRUSH TOWHEE TRAKEL
TURTLE DOVE WHIPPOORWILL WOODPECKER WREN
TURTLE DOVE WHIPPOORWILL WOODPECKER WREN</pre>
</pre>


<pre{{log2}}>
>verb info whistle
Verb information for verb "WHISTLE":

'''People targets:'''
STANDARD - You whistle at (target).

'''Self target:'''
STANDARD - You whistle a jaunty tune and glance about the area.
RIVERS REST - You whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence.

'''Object targets:'''
STANDARD - You whistle at (target).
RIVERS REST - You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence.

'''Creature targets:'''
STANDARD - You whistle at (target).
RIVERS REST - You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence.

'''No target:'''
BARD - You whistle a complicated ditty, remembering your apprenticeship fondly.
[Bards can override this profession messaging with WHISTLE SET NORMAL.]
OTHERS - You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past.

'''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.
</pre>

===No Target Messaging===
<pre{{log2}}>
You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past.
Vanah whistles tunelessly to herself.
You hear someone whistling in the shadows.
</pre>

;Bard
<pre{{log2}}>
You whistle a complicated ditty, remembering your apprenticeship fondly.
Vanah whistles a complicated ditty, impressing you with her virtuosity.
You hear someone whistling in the shadows.
</pre>

===Self Target Messaging===
<pre{{log2}}>
You whistle a jaunty tune and glance about the area.
Vanah whistles a jaunty tune and glances about the area.
</pre>


==Verb Info==
;River's Rest
<pre{{log2}}>
<pre{{log2}}>Verb information for verb "WHISTLE":
You whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence.
Vanah whistles a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence.
</pre>


'''{{blue|People targets:}}'''
===Object Target Messaging===
STANDARD - You whistle at (target).
<pre{{log2}}>
CYSAEGIR
You whistle at an engraved silver sign!
Aelotoi, - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
Vanah whistles at an engraved silver sign!
not laying only (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target).
</pre>
Other - You glance at (target) and perform a staccato series
of whistles and chirps.


'''{{blue|Self target:}}'''
;River's Rest
STANDARD - You whistle a jaunty tune and glance about the area.
<pre{{log2}}>
You glance at an engraved silver sign and whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence.
RIVERS REST - You whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of
Vanah glances at an engraved silver sign and whistles a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence.
innocence.
CYSAEGIR
</pre>
Aelotoi, - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
not laying down (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm, alerting
others of danger.
Other - You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps,
alerting the area of danger.


'''{{blue|Object targets:}}'''
===Creature Target Messaging===
STANDARD - You whistle at (target).
<pre{{log2}}>
RIVERS REST - You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the
You whistle at a willowy human seamstress!
perfect picture of innocence.
Vanah whistles at a willowy human seamstress!
CYSAEGIR
</pre>
Aelotoi, - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
not laying down - (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target).
Other - You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps
directed at (target).


'''{{blue|Creature targets:}}'''
;River's Rest
STANDARD - You whistle at (target).
<pre{{log2}}>
You glance at a willowy human seamstress and whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence.
RIVERS REST - You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the
Vanah glances at a willowy human seamstress and whistles a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence.
perfect picture of innocence.
CYSAEGIR
</pre>
Aelotoi, - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
not laying down (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target),
alerting the area to his/her/its presence.
Other - You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps
directed at (target), alerting the area to his/her/its
presence.


'''{{blue|No target:}}'''
===Bird Imitation Messaging===
BARD - You whistle a complicated ditty, remembering your
;Fumble
apprenticeship fondly.
<pre{{log2}}>
[Bards can override this profession messaging with
>whist bird bird
WHISTLE SET NORMAL.]
You try to reproduce the whistle of a bird, but you just end up with a high-pitched screechy noise.
OTHERS - You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past.
Vanah emits a high-pitched screech.
CYSAEGIR
You hear a high-pitched screech come from somewhere nearby.
Aelotoi, - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
</pre>
not laying down (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm.
Other - You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps.


'''{{blue|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.}}'''</pre>
;Failure
<pre{{log2}}>
>whist bird bird
You try to imitate a bird, but end up just whistling instead.
Vanah whistles like a bird.
You hear someone whistling like a bird.
</pre>


==Usage==
;Normal
===Standard===
<pre{{log2}}>
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes }}
whistle bird robin
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
You produce a fair whistle, but you don't think you've managed to completely capture the sound of a robin.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= |1Pview= You whistle a jaunty tune and glance about the area. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
Vanah emits a fair reproduction of the whistle of a tanager.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person, Creature, or Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You whistle at (target). |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
You hear someone produce a fair reproduction of the whistle of a bird.
{{Table end}}


===Bard===
whistle bird tanager
{{VerbTableStart |header1= |header2= }}
You emit a fair reproduction of the whistle of a tanager.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= |modifier2= |1Pview= You whistle a complicated ditty, remembering your apprenticeship fondly. |3Pview= }}
Vanah emits a fair reproduction of the whistle of a tanager.
{{Table end}}
You hear someone produce a fair reproduction of the whistle of a bird.
</pre>


===Citizen===
;Skilled
====Cysaegir - Aelotoi====
<pre{{log2}}>
The aelotoi version will not work when laying down.
whistle bird bird
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes }}
You produce a skillful whistle, but you don't think you've managed to completely capture the sound of a bird.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a series of whistles and flutter your (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
Vanah emits a skillful reproduction of the delicate whistle of a bird.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a series of whistles and flutter your (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm, alerting others of danger. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
You hear someone produce a skillful reproduction of the whistle of a bird.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Player/Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a series of whistles and flutter your (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target). |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a series of whistles and flutter your (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target), alerting the area to his/her/its presence. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}


====Cysaegir - Other Races====
whistle bird bird
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes }}
You skillfully reproduce the delicate whistle of a bird!
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
Vanah emits a skillful reproduction of the delicate whistle of a bird.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps, alerting the area of danger. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
You hear someone produce a skillful reproduction of the whistle of a bird.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Player |modifier2= |1Pview= You glance at (target) and perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
</pre>
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps directed at (target). |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps directed at (target), alerting the area to his/her/its presence. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}


====River's Rest====
;Perfect
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= }}
<pre{{log2}}>
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= |1Pview= You whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence. |3Pview= }}
whistle bird flycatcher
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence. |3Pview= }}
You produce a flawless whistle, but you don't think you've managed to completely capture the sound of a flycatcher.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence. |3Pview= }}
Vanah emits a flawless reproduction of the delicate whistle of a flycatcher!
{{Table end}}
You hear the delicate whistle of a flycatcher coming from somewhere nearby.


===Bird Imitation===
>imitate whistle flycatcher
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Skill |header2= }}
You flawlessly reproduce the delicate whistle of a flycatcher!
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Fumble |modifier2= |1Pview= You try to reproduce the whistle of a bird, but you just end up with a high-pitched screechy noise. |3Pview= Vanah emits a high-pitched screech.<br>You hear a high-pitched screech come from somewhere nearby. }}
Vanah emits a flawless reproduction of the delicate whistle of a flycatcher!
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Failure |modifier2= |1Pview= You try to imitate a bird, but end up just whistling instead. |3Pview= Vanah whistles like a bird.<br>You hear someone whistling like a bird. }}
You hear the delicate whistle of a flycatcher coming from somewhere nearby.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Normal |modifier2= |1Pview= You produce a fair whistle, but you don't think you've managed to completely capture the sound of (bird type).<br>You emit a fair reproduction of the whistle of (bird type). |3Pview= Vanah emits a fair reproduction of the whistle of a tanager.<br>You hear someone produce a fair reproduction of the whistle of a bird. }}
</pre>
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Skilled |modifier2= |1Pview= You produce a skillful whistle, but you don't think you've managed to completely capture the sound of a bird.<br>You skillfully reproduce the delicate whistle of a bird! |3Pview= Vanah emits a skillful reproduction of the delicate whistle of a bird.<br>You hear someone produce a skillful reproduction of the whistle of a bird. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Perfect |modifier2= |1Pview= You produce a flawless whistle, but you don't think you've managed to completely capture the sound of a bird.<br>You flawlessly reproduce the delicate whistle of a bird! |3Pview= Vanah emits a flawless reproduction of the delicate whistle of a bird!<br>You hear the delicate whistle of a bird coming from somewhere nearby. }}
{{Table end}}


==See Also==
[[Category: Verbs]]
* [[Verb:IMITATE|{{boldmono|IMITATE}} verb]]

Latest revision as of 16:12, 29 September 2025

WHISTLE
Type Roleplaying
Citizen Cysaegir
Profession Bard

WHISTLE is a roleplaying verb. It is a sound made by forcing breath through partly closed lips, or between one's teeth.

The whistle verb contains citizen-specific options for citizens of River's Rest and Cysaegir and options to imitate the whistle of several types of birds.

Help

Usage:
    WHISTLE                            - Whistles at nothing in particular
    WHISTLE {self}                     - Glances around and whistles
    WHISTLE {target}                   - Whistles at a target
    WHISTLE SET [option]               - Shows or sets the WHISTLE verb options available.

WHISTLE allows you to whistle in various ways.  You can use WHISTLE alone to whistle normally, WHISTLE at a target to whistle at them, or you may use WHISTLE BIRD to do imitations.


Usage:
    WHISTLE BIRD {animal} - Imitate the bird call of a particular animal
    WHISTLE BIRD RANDOM   - Imitate the bird call of a random animal

Where {animal} is one of the following:
    BIRD          BLACKBIRD       BLUEBIRD      BOBWHITE
    CHICKADEE     DOVE            FALCON        FLYCATCHER
    GOLDFINCH     HARRIER         JUNCO         KESTREL
    MEADOWLARK    MERLIN          MOCKINGBIRD   MOURNING DOVE
    ORIOLE        OSPREY          PIGEON        QUAIL
    ROBIN         SHRIKE          SPARROW       SWIFT
    TANAGER       THRUSH          TOWHEE        TRAKEL
    TURTLE DOVE   WHIPPOORWILL   WOODPECKER    WREN

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "WHISTLE":

People targets:
STANDARD             - You whistle at (target).
CYSAEGIR
  Aelotoi,           - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
    not laying only    (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target).
  Other              - You glance at (target) and perform a staccato series
                       of whistles and chirps.

Self target:
STANDARD             - You whistle a jaunty tune and glance about the area.
RIVERS REST          - You whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of
                       innocence.
CYSAEGIR
  Aelotoi,           - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
    not laying down    (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm, alerting
                       others of danger.
  Other              - You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps,
                       alerting the area of danger.

Object targets:
STANDARD             - You whistle at (target).
RIVERS REST          - You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the
                       perfect picture of innocence.
CYSAEGIR
  Aelotoi,           - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
    not laying down  - (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target).
  Other              - You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps
                       directed at (target).

Creature targets:
STANDARD             - You whistle at (target).
RIVERS REST          - You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the
                       perfect picture of innocence.
CYSAEGIR
  Aelotoi,           - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
    not laying down    (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target),
                       alerting the area to his/her/its presence.
  Other              - You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps
                       directed at (target), alerting the area to his/her/its
                       presence.

No target:
BARD                 - You whistle a complicated ditty, remembering your
                       apprenticeship fondly.
                       [Bards can override this profession messaging with
                       WHISTLE SET NORMAL.]
OTHERS               - You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past.
CYSAEGIR
  Aelotoi,           - You perform a series of whistles and flutter your
    not laying down    (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm.
  Other              - You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps.

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.

Usage

Standard

Target First Second Third
None You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Self You whistle a jaunty tune and glance about the area. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person, Creature, or Object You whistle at (target). This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Bard

First Third
You whistle a complicated ditty, remembering your apprenticeship fondly. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Citizen

Cysaegir - Aelotoi

The aelotoi version will not work when laying down.

Target First Second Third
None You perform a series of whistles and flutter your (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Self You perform a series of whistles and flutter your (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm, alerting others of danger. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Player/Object You perform a series of whistles and flutter your (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target). This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature You perform a series of whistles and flutter your (wing color) wings with a staccato rhythm at (target), alerting the area to his/her/its presence. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Cysaegir - Other Races

Target First Second Third
None You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Self You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps, alerting the area of danger. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Player You glance at (target) and perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps directed at (target). This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature You perform a staccato series of whistles and chirps directed at (target), alerting the area to his/her/its presence. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

River's Rest

Target First Third
Self You whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature You glance (target) and whistle a carefree tune, the perfect picture of innocence. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Bird Imitation

Skill First Third
Fumble You try to reproduce the whistle of a bird, but you just end up with a high-pitched screechy noise. Vanah emits a high-pitched screech.
You hear a high-pitched screech come from somewhere nearby.
Failure You try to imitate a bird, but end up just whistling instead. Vanah whistles like a bird.
You hear someone whistling like a bird.
Normal You produce a fair whistle, but you don't think you've managed to completely capture the sound of (bird type).
You emit a fair reproduction of the whistle of (bird type).
Vanah emits a fair reproduction of the whistle of a tanager.
You hear someone produce a fair reproduction of the whistle of a bird.
Skilled You produce a skillful whistle, but you don't think you've managed to completely capture the sound of a bird.
You skillfully reproduce the delicate whistle of a bird!
Vanah emits a skillful reproduction of the delicate whistle of a bird.
You hear someone produce a skillful reproduction of the whistle of a bird.
Perfect You produce a flawless whistle, but you don't think you've managed to completely capture the sound of a bird.
You flawlessly reproduce the delicate whistle of a bird!
Vanah emits a flawless reproduction of the delicate whistle of a bird!
You hear the delicate whistle of a bird coming from somewhere nearby.

See Also