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<section begin=characterguide />{{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} is a mechanical verb. It will search through a container for a specified item. If the user has an empty hand, the item will then be removed from that container and placed into [[HANDS (verb)|held inventory]]. The user does not have to be wearing the container. Further, any container that can hold an item works with this verb. This includes town benches or other furniture. Use {{boldmono|[[INSPECT (verb)|INSPECT]]}} to check furniture for holding capacity.
|verb=RUMMAGE
==Usage==
|type=System
<pre{{log2}}>
|system=Inventory
Usage:
|pageintro={{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} is an inventory system verb. It will search through a container for a specified item. If the user has an empty hand, the item will then be removed from that container and placed into [[HANDS (verb)|held inventory]]. The user does not have to be wearing the container. Further, any container that can hold an item works with this verb. This includes town benches or other furniture.
}}
==Help==
<onlyinclude><small>'''''Please note:''' This will populate with {{boldmono|HELP RUMMAGE}} or {{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} by itself.''</small>

<pre{{log2}}>Usage:


RUMMAGE [IN|ON|UNDER|BEHIND] {target} [{options}]
RUMMAGE [IN|ON|UNDER|BEHIND] {target} [{options}]
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SPELL {spell} - Find a scroll with some spell on it; identified by spell number, mnemonic, or full name.
SPELL {spell} - Find a scroll with some spell on it; identified by spell number, mnemonic, or full name.
HOLY {tier} - Find a Holy Receptacle (325) blessed gem identified by the common tier name or number.
HOLY {tier} - Find a Holy Receptacle (325) blessed gem identified by the common tier name or number.
FOR {description} - Find an item matching the specified description.
FOR {description} - Find an item matching the specified description.</pre></onlyinclude>
</pre>


==Usage==
Ones does not need to specify in|on|under|behind unless that container has multiple "pockets" (e.g. a table having room both on and under it) with objects in both pockets. Ones also does not need to specify the noun to find an ingredient/gem (see {{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} for a description messaging). For [[gem]]s and [[jar]]s filled with gems/ingredients, use {{boldmono|RUMMAGE INGREDIENT}} as noted above.
===Container Only===
==Messaging==
{{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} can be used to target a container without additional options in order to have a rough output of its contents. One does not need to specify {in|on|under|behind} unless that container has multiple "pockets" (e.g. a table having room both on and under it) with objects in both pockets.
;{{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} through a container
:'''First person'''
<pre{{log2}}>
>rumm in my carry
You rummage through a stylish black marbrinus carryall fastened with an ember-hued firestone and see (lots of stuff)
</pre>
:'''Third person'''
<pre{{log2}}>
XXX rummages through a stylish black marbrinus carryall fastened with an ember-hued firestone but it's clear she hasn't a clue if what she is looking for is there.
</pre>


; Messaging
;{{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} for a spell on a scroll
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<pre{{log2}}>
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= |modifier2= |1Pview= You rummage through a stylish black marbrinus carryall fastened with an ember-hued firestone and see (lots of stuff). |3Pview= XXX rummages through a stylish black marbrinus carryall fastened with an ember-hued firestone but it's clear she hasn't a clue if what she is looking for is there. }}
>rumm my case spell 509
{{Table end}}
You rummage through an onyx-capped black leather scroll case and remove a thin crimson leather folio stamped with a silver fist with Strength scrawled upon it.
</pre>


===Options===
;{{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} for a gem jar
====Ingredient====
<pre{{log2}}>
The ingredient option for {{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} allows one to search a specified container for [[gem]]s, [[reagent]]s, and [[alchemy jar|jars]] containing gems and reagents within them.
>rumm my pack ingredient unc emer<br>
You rummage around the violet organza pack and remove an invar-rimmed violet glass jar containing uncut emeralds.
</pre>


; Messaging
;{{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} for a description
<pre{{log2}}>
<pre{{log2}}>>rumm altar ingredient ayana
>rummage robe for ora
You rummage through the grey elesine robe and remove a fine-linked ora chainmail pouch.
>rummage robe for fine-linked
You rummage through the grey elesine robe and remove a fine-linked ora chainmail pouch.
</pre>

;{{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} for an ayana ingredient on furniture
<pre{{log2}}>
>rumm altar ingredient ayana
You rummage around the basalt altar and remove an ayana berry.
You rummage around the basalt altar and remove an ayana berry.
</pre>


>rumm my pack ingredient unc emer
;{{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} for a chrism
You rummage around the violet organza pack and remove an invar-rimmed violet glass jar containing uncut emeralds.</pre>
<pre{{log2}}>

>rummage in cloak holy deity
====Runestone====
The runestone option for {{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} allows one to search a container for a specific [[rune]] on a [[runestone]].

; Messaging
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====Spell====
The spell option for {{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} allows one to search for a container for a specified spell on a scroll.

; Messaging
<pre{{log2}}>>rumm my case spell 509
You rummage through an onyx-capped black leather scroll case and remove a thin crimson leather folio stamped with a silver fist with Strength scrawled upon it.</pre>

====Holy====
The holy option for {{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} allows one to search a container for a specified [[holy Receptacle (325)|holy receptacle]]. When searching, the tier/type must be used, as well.

; Messaging
<pre{{log2}}>>rummage in cloak holy deity
You can only rummage for Silver to Gold, Brimstone, Nexus, Chrism and Intercession gems.
You can only rummage for Silver to Gold, Brimstone, Nexus, Chrism and Intercession gems.

>rummage in back holy 4
>rummage in back holy 4
You rummage through a gold-tinged jet spidersilk backpack, but can't seem to locate a blessed gem of that tier.
You rummage through a gold-tinged jet spidersilk backpack, but can't seem to locate a blessed gem of that tier.

>rummage cloak for holy 4
>rummage cloak for holy 4
You rummage through the burnt velvet cloak and remove a hammer-cut black pearl.
You rummage through the burnt velvet cloak and remove a hammer-cut black pearl.

>rummage in cloak holy chrism
>rummage in cloak holy chrism
You rummage through the burnt velvet cloak and remove a hammer-cut black pearl.
You rummage through the burnt velvet cloak and remove a hammer-cut black pearl.</pre>
</pre>


====For {Description}====
:'''Third person'''
{{boldmono|RUMMAGE}} can be used to search for specific text in a description of an item. This will typically grab the first item matching that description.
<pre{{log2}}>
XXXXX rummages through an ebon burnt velvet cloak patterned with sheer runic shapes and removes a hammer-cut black pearl.
</pre>


; Messaging
<section end=characterguide />
<pre{{log2}}>>rummage robe for ora
You rummage through the grey elesine robe and remove a fine-linked ora chainmail pouch.

>rummage robe for fine-linked
You rummage through the grey elesine robe and remove a fine-linked ora chainmail pouch.</pre>


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
*[[SORT (verb)]]
*[[Verb:SORT]]
*[[Character guide]]
*[[Character guide]]

[[Category:Verbs]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:RUMMAGE}}

Latest revision as of 16:46, 3 May 2026

RUMMAGE
Type System
System Inventory

RUMMAGE is an inventory system verb. It will search through a container for a specified item. If the user has an empty hand, the item will then be removed from that container and placed into held inventory. The user does not have to be wearing the container. Further, any container that can hold an item works with this verb. This includes town benches or other furniture.

Help

Please note: This will populate with HELP RUMMAGE or RUMMAGE by itself.

Usage:

    RUMMAGE [IN|ON|UNDER|BEHIND] {target} [{options}]

Where {options} may be one of:

    INGREDIENT {description}     - Find an alchemy ingredient matching {description}.
    RUNESTONE  {rune}            - Find a runestone with some rune on it.
    SPELL      {spell}           - Find a scroll with some spell on it; identified by spell number, mnemonic, or full name.
    HOLY       {tier}            - Find a Holy Receptacle (325) blessed gem identified by the common tier name or number.
    FOR        {description}     - Find an item matching the specified description.

Usage

Container Only

RUMMAGE can be used to target a container without additional options in order to have a rough output of its contents. One does not need to specify {in|on|under|behind} unless that container has multiple "pockets" (e.g. a table having room both on and under it) with objects in both pockets.

Messaging
First Third
You rummage through a stylish black marbrinus carryall fastened with an ember-hued firestone and see (lots of stuff). XXX rummages through a stylish black marbrinus carryall fastened with an ember-hued firestone but it's clear she hasn't a clue if what she is looking for is there.

Options

Ingredient

The ingredient option for RUMMAGE allows one to search a specified container for gems, reagents, and jars containing gems and reagents within them.

Messaging
>rumm altar ingredient ayana
You rummage around the basalt altar and remove an ayana berry.

>rumm my pack ingredient unc emer
You rummage around the violet organza pack and remove an invar-rimmed violet glass jar containing uncut emeralds.

Runestone

The runestone option for RUMMAGE allows one to search a container for a specific rune on a runestone.

Messaging

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Spell

The spell option for RUMMAGE allows one to search for a container for a specified spell on a scroll.

Messaging
>rumm my case spell 509
You rummage through an onyx-capped black leather scroll case and remove a thin crimson leather folio stamped with a silver fist with Strength scrawled upon it.

Holy

The holy option for RUMMAGE allows one to search a container for a specified holy receptacle. When searching, the tier/type must be used, as well.

Messaging
>rummage in cloak holy deity
You can only rummage for Silver to Gold, Brimstone, Nexus, Chrism and Intercession gems.

>rummage in back holy 4
You rummage through a gold-tinged jet spidersilk backpack, but can't seem to locate a blessed gem of that tier.

>rummage cloak for holy 4
You rummage through the burnt velvet cloak and remove a hammer-cut black pearl.

>rummage in cloak holy chrism
You rummage through the burnt velvet cloak and remove a hammer-cut black pearl.

For {Description}

RUMMAGE can be used to search for specific text in a description of an item. This will typically grab the first item matching that description.

Messaging
>rummage robe for ora
You rummage through the grey elesine robe and remove a fine-linked ora chainmail pouch.

>rummage robe for fine-linked
You rummage through the grey elesine robe and remove a fine-linked ora chainmail pouch.

See Also