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'''POSE''' is a [[roleplay]]ing verb. It also has special functionality for [[Erithian]]s.
|verb=POSE
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==Usage==
|type=Roleplaying
'''Pose help:'''
|race=Erithian, Half-elf
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|pageintro={{boldmono|POSE}} is a [[roleplay]]ing verb. It also has special functionality for [[erithian]]s and [[half-elf|half-elves]].
Usage:
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==Help==
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<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
POSE - Strike a heroic pose
POSE - Strike a heroic pose
POSE {self} - Preen and strike a pose
POSE {self} - Preen and strike a pose
POSE {target} - Pose in front of a target
POSE {target} - Pose in front of a target
POSE SET [option] - Shows or sets the POSE verb options available.
POSE SET [option] - Shows or sets the POSE verb options available.</pre>

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==Verb Info==
==Verb Info==
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<pre{{log2}}>Verb information for verb "POSE":
Verb information for verb "POSE":


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


Self target:
'''{{blue|Self target:}}'''
STANDARD
STANDARD
FIRST PERSON - You preen a bit, glancing down to see if everything is in
FIRST PERSON - You preen a bit, glancing down to see if everything is in
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your limbs in turn, preparing yourself for activity.
your limbs in turn, preparing yourself for activity.


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


Creature targets:
'''{{blue|Creature targets:}}'''
STANDARD
STANDARD
FIRST PERSON - You stare intimidatingly at (target) and pull yourself into a
FIRST PERSON - You stare intimidatingly at (target) and pull yourself into a
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ERITHIAN - You adopt a serene, yet observant, pose as you study (target).
ERITHIAN - You adopt a serene, yet observant, pose as you study (target).


No target:
'''{{blue|No target:}}'''
STANDARD
STANDARD
PRONE - You stretch one arm along your side and prop up your head
PRONE - You stretch one arm along your side and prop up your head
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in a proud pose.
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.
'''{{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>

[[Category:Verbs]]
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==Usage==
===Standard===
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= Position |2Pview= Yes}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= Standing |1Pview= You strike a heroic pose. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= Sitting |1Pview= You lean forward and rest your chin in your hand, a thoughtful expression on your face. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= Kneeling |1Pview= You place your hands beneath your chin and turn your eyes up to the heavens. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= Prone |1Pview= You stretch one arm along your side and prop up your head with the other hand. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You preen a bit, glancing down to see if everything is in place, then strike a pose. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= XXX preens and gives herself a quick once-over, then strikes a pose that is perhaps supposed to be impressive. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You wink at (target), toss your head, and strike a pose! |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You pose in front of (target). |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= N/A |1Pview= You stare intimidatingly at (target) and pull yourself into a fearsome pose, brandishing and gesticulating wildly for good measure. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= XXX tries to stare down (target), and when that doesn't work, pulls herself into an intimidating pose, marred only by her bizarre gesticulating. }}
{{Table end}}

===[[Erithian]]===
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None/Self |modifier2= |1Pview= You steady your breathing and slowly stretch out each of your limbs in turn, preparing yourself for activity. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Person |modifier2= |1Pview= You serenely clasp your hands together and bow slightly to XXX in formal greeting. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= |1Pview= With fluid grace, you lean in to examine (target), your every move exact and intentioned. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You adopt a serene, yet observant, pose as you study (target). |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}

===[[Half-elf|Half-Elf]]===
Untargeted only.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Culture |header2= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= [[Elf|Elven]] |modifier2= |1Pview= 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. |3Pview= After darting a quick glance around, Person straightens her posture and adopts a refined pose. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= [[Human]] |modifier2= |1Pview= 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. |3Pview= After unconsciously trying to cover the tip of her ear, Person throws her shoulders back and slightly juts out her chin in a proud pose. }}
{{Table end}}

==See Also==
* [[Verb:PREEN|PREEN verb]]

Latest revision as of 10:24, 9 July 2026

POSE
Type Roleplaying
Race Erithian, Half-elf

POSE is a roleplaying verb. It also has special functionality for erithians and half-elves.

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.

Usage

Standard

Target Position First Second Third
None Standing You strike a heroic pose. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
None Sitting You lean forward and rest your chin in your hand, a thoughtful expression on your face. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
None Kneeling You place your hands beneath your chin and turn your eyes up to the heavens. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
None Prone You stretch one arm along your side and prop up your head with the other hand. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Self N/A You preen a bit, glancing down to see if everything is in place, then strike a pose. N/A XXX preens and gives herself a quick once-over, then strikes a pose that is perhaps supposed to be impressive.
Person N/A You wink at (target), toss your head, and strike a pose! 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 N/A You pose in front of (target). N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature N/A You stare intimidatingly at (target) and pull yourself into a fearsome pose, brandishing and gesticulating wildly for good measure. N/A 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

Target First Second Third
None/Self You steady your breathing and slowly stretch out each of your limbs in turn, preparing yourself for activity. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Person You serenely clasp your hands together and bow slightly to XXX in formal greeting. 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 With fluid grace, you lean in to examine (target), your every move exact and intentioned. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature You adopt a serene, yet observant, pose as you study (target). N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Half-Elf

Untargeted only.

Culture First Third
Elven 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. After darting a quick glance around, Person straightens her posture and adopts a refined pose.
Human 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. After unconsciously trying to cover the tip of her ear, Person throws her shoulders back and slightly juts out her chin in a proud pose.

See Also

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