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[[Snake flare]]s were a special service one could have added to their weapon. The merchant, Serpantis, was played by GM Khaladon.
'''Snake flares''' are a scripted flare available for weapons. They were introduced by the merchant Serpantis and created by GM Khaladon. Snake flares take both the script and flare slot.

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Here are some examples of verbs and [[flare|flares]]. I have the random variety.
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==Analyze==
look fal<br>
<pre{{log2}}> {{addmetext}} </pre>
You glance at your falchion.
==Usage==
Wrapped around the falchion is a pit-headed black viper staring at you with malice in its eyes.
{| {{verbtable}} <!-- REQUIRED if there are verbs for this tier. For instructions on how to use this template, see Template:Verbtable. -->

|- {{verbtableheader|90}}
tap fal<br>
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
You gently tap your black vultite falchion and the pit-headed black viper hisses as it hurriedly slithers down the length of it in a tight spiral. Just as quickly, it turns and slinks back to its original position.
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|First

! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|Third
rub falchion<br>
|-
As you touch your falchion, the pit-headed black viper recoils defensively and rattles its tail.
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|KISS

| As you ignorantly attempt to kiss your black vultite falchion, the pit-headed black viper lashes out at you aggressively! Whatever were you thinking?
kiss fal<br>
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
As you ignorantly attempt to kiss your black vultite falchion, the pit-headed black viper lashes out at you aggressively! Whatever were you thinking?
|-

! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PROD
prod fal<br>
You prod at your black vultite falchion with the tip of your finger, and the pit-headed black viper coiled around it lunges out at you, flickering its silvery black tongue as a warning signal.
| You prod at your black vultite falchion with the tip of your finger, and the pit-headed black viper coiled around it lunges out at you, flickering its silvery black tongue as a warning signal.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}

|-
pull fal<br>
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PULL
You grab the pit-headed black viper wrapped around your falchion and give it a solid yank! It hisses dangerously at you.
| You grab the pit-headed black viper wrapped around your falchion and give it a solid yank! It hisses dangerously at you.

|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
You swing a serrated black vultite falchion at a mountain ogre!<br>
|-
&nbsp;&nbsp;AS: +191 vs DS: +107 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +52 = +170<br>
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|RUB
&nbsp;&nbsp;... and hit for 30 points of damage!<br>
| As you touch your falchion, the pit-headed black viper recoils defensively and rattles its tail.
&nbsp;&nbsp;Bones in right arm crack.<br>
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
The pit-headed black viper darts from your falchion and coils itself around the ogre throat in a firm grip. It gasps for air as it squeezes harder and then sinks its fangs into it.<br>
|-
&nbsp;&nbsp;... 10 points of damage!<br>
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TAP
&nbsp;&nbsp;Brushing blow to left hand.
| You gently tap your black vultite falchion and the pit-headed black viper hisses as it hurriedly slithers down the length of it in a tight spiral. Just as quickly, it turns and slinks back to its original position.
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|}
==Additional Information==
===Appearance===
The snake flare script includes a living snake that is coiled around the weapon, which is the source of the flares. This snake shows up in the weapon's appearance.
<pre{{log2}}>Wrapped around the falchion is a pit-headed black viper staring at you with malice in its eyes.</pre>
===Combat Examples===
<pre{{log2}}>You swing a serrated black vultite falchion at a mountain ogre!
AS: +191 vs DS: +107 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +52 = +170
... and hit for 30 points of damage!
Bones in right arm crack.
The pit-headed black viper darts from your falchion and coils itself around the ogre throat in a firm grip. It gasps for air as it squeezes harder and then sinks its fangs into it.
... 10 points of damage!
Brushing blow to left hand.


You also see a mountain ogre that appears partially immobilized.
You also see a mountain ogre that appears partially immobilized.


The a pit-headed black viper strikes out from your falchion and latches onto the orc with its sharp venemous fangs. It struggles to shake it off but to no avail as the poison seeps quickly into its blood stream.<br>
The a pit-headed black viper strikes out from your falchion and latches onto the orc with its sharp venemous fangs. It struggles to shake it off but to no avail as the poison seeps quickly into its blood stream.
&nbsp;&nbsp;... 30 points of damage!<br>
... 30 points of damage!
&nbsp;&nbsp;Hard strike to right leg breaking tendons and bone!<br>
Hard strike to right leg breaking tendons and bone!
&nbsp;&nbsp;It is knocked to the ground!<br>
It is knocked to the ground!
&nbsp;&nbsp;The silverback orc is stunned!
The silverback orc is stunned!

You swing a serrated black vultite falchion at a silverback orc!<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;AS: +260 vs DS: +156 with AvD: +38 + d100 roll: +59 = +201<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;... and hit for 45 points of damage!<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Skull cracks in several places.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;The silverback orc is stunned!<br>
The a pit-headed black viper hisses a warning, then lashes out in a blur and strikes the orc. Its eyes glint coldly as it momentarilly stares at its victim.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;... 30 points of damage!<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Hard strike to right arm breaking tendons and bone!


You swing a serrated black vultite falchion at a silverback orc!
The a pit-headed black viper on your falchion hisses steadily as it slithers up and down it. With a quick lunge it lashes out at the orc leaving a painfully stinging bite wound. As quickly as it struck, it recoils back onto the falchion protectively.<br>
AS: +260 vs DS: +156 with AvD: +38 + d100 roll: +59 = +201
&nbsp;&nbsp;... 30 points of damage!<br>
... and hit for 45 points of damage!
&nbsp;&nbsp;Hard strike to left eye pops it!<br>
Skull cracks in several places.
&nbsp;&nbsp;The silverback orc is stunned!
The silverback orc is stunned!
The a pit-headed black viper hisses a warning, then lashes out in a blur and strikes the orc. Its eyes glint coldly as it momentarilly stares at its victim.
... 30 points of damage!
Hard strike to right arm breaking tendons and bone!


The a pit-headed black viper on your falchion hisses steadily as it slithers up and down it. With a quick lunge it lashes out at the orc leaving a painfully stinging bite wound. As quickly as it struck, it recoils back onto the falchion protectively.
[[category:Merchant Services]]
... 30 points of damage!
Hard strike to left eye pops it!
The silverback orc is stunned!</pre>
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{{iteminfo
|type=Mechanical <!-- REQUIRED: Mechanical or Fluff. OPTIONAL: If an item is feature altering or crafting, as well, please enter "Feature altering" or "crafting" below this line for "type2=" -->
|itemclass=Weapon <!-- REQUIRED: Valid options are: Armor, Weapon, Shield, Clothing, Accessory, Container, Creature (Pets/Mounts), or Miscellaneous. If more than one classification, additional lines can be added with "itemclass2=" & "itemclass3=" -->
|itemtype=Weapon <!-- REQUIRED: What items can this apply to. Up to 8 can be specified by setting "itemtype2" - "itemtype8". -->
|alter=Yes <!-- REQUIRED: Can this be altered? Valid response is Yes or No. If there are restrictions, enter in Restrictions line at the end of this particular template. -->
|ld= <!-- REQUIRED: Is this item able to be lightened or deepened? Valid response is Yes or No. If there are restrictions, enter in Restrictions line. -->
|feature= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if feature altering is indicated. Up to 8 features can be entered by setting "feature2=" - "feature8=". -->
|customize=Yes <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item is customizable beyond an ALTER. If no, leave blank. -->
|custom=Snake appearance <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is REQUIRED if customization is indicated. Up to 5 customizations can be entered with "custom2=" - "custom5=". If the messaging is alterable, simply enter "Verb".-->
|origmerch=Serpantis <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating the original release merchant name, if known. If released as a quest item, please enter "Quest" ONLY. Otherwise, leave blank.-->
|releasevenue= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating the original release venue only, if known. If not, leave blank. -->
|releaseyear= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating the original release year only, if known. If not, leave blank. -->
|questitem= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item's release was part of a quest/storyline. If no, leave blank. -->
|tiered= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item is tiered. If no, leave blank. -->
|tiersnumber= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if an item has tiers. It is to note how many tiers there are (This includes off the shelf). -->
|unlock= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only required if an item has tiers. It is to note how tiers can be unlocked. Valid options are "Merchant", "Certificate", or "Quest" ONLY. If more than one, enter at unlock2.-->
|legendary= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item/script was released/distributed at an auction or was a jackpot prize. Extremely limited release only (3 or less in existence). -->
|demeanor= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item's messaging is affected by DEMEANOR. If no, leave blank. -->
|loresong= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item has a loresong as part of the base script. If no, leave blank. -->
|corrscript= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has scripts that correspond with it, specifically, they are scripts that work separately AND together in one way or another (i.e. Bloodrunes and MoonShard Pendants). Additional slots can be added with "corrscript2=" - "corrscript5"= -->
|attune= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item attunes. If permanent, enter Permanent; if temporary, enter Temporary (as in, it can be broken). If there is none, leave blank. -->
|attunement= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if attunement was indicated. Options are "Character" or "Account". Please note, "Temporary attunement" will ALWAYS be "Character". -->
|affinity= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item requires affinity to work. If no, leave blank. -->
|spell= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has a spell inherent to the script ONLY. Up to 4 may be specified with "spell2=" - "spell4=". Example to enter: Call Familiar (920). If no, leave blank. -->
|enhancive= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has enhancives inherent to the script ONLY. Answer YES. If no, leave blank. -->
|swap= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item is eligible for script swapping. Answer YES. If no, leave blank. -->
|add=Yes <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if the script is eligible to be added to an item. Answer YES. If no, leave blank. -->
|restrictions= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has specific restrictions. If more than one, separate with <br>. DO NOT ENTER ON A SEPARATE LINE. -->
}}
{{itemverb
|verb=KISS <!-- Verbs MUST be capitalized when entered. Up to 28 verbs can be added with "verb2=" - "verb28=". Verbs should be listed in alphabetical order, not by tier.-->
|verb2=PROD
|verb3=PULL
|verb4=RUB
|verb5=TAP
}}
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[[Category:Flares]]

Latest revision as of 10:48, 14 July 2026

Snake flares are a scripted flare available for weapons. They were introduced by the merchant Serpantis and created by GM Khaladon. Snake flares take both the script and flare slot.

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Analyze

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Usage

Verb First Third
KISS As you ignorantly attempt to kiss your black vultite falchion, the pit-headed black viper lashes out at you aggressively! Whatever were you thinking? This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
PROD You prod at your black vultite falchion with the tip of your finger, and the pit-headed black viper coiled around it lunges out at you, flickering its silvery black tongue as a warning signal. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
PULL You grab the pit-headed black viper wrapped around your falchion and give it a solid yank! It hisses dangerously at you. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
RUB As you touch your falchion, the pit-headed black viper recoils defensively and rattles its tail. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
TAP You gently tap your black vultite falchion and the pit-headed black viper hisses as it hurriedly slithers down the length of it in a tight spiral. Just as quickly, it turns and slinks back to its original position. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Additional Information

Appearance

The snake flare script includes a living snake that is coiled around the weapon, which is the source of the flares. This snake shows up in the weapon's appearance.

Wrapped around the falchion is a pit-headed black viper staring at you with malice in its eyes.

Combat Examples

You swing a serrated black vultite falchion at a mountain ogre!
  AS: +191 vs DS: +107 with AvD: +34 + d100 roll: +52 = +170
  ... and hit for 30 points of damage!
  Bones in right arm crack.
The pit-headed black viper darts from your falchion and coils itself around the ogre throat in a firm grip. It gasps for air as it squeezes harder and then sinks its fangs into it.
  ... 10 points of damage!
  Brushing blow to left hand.

You also see a mountain ogre that appears partially immobilized.

The a pit-headed black viper strikes out from your falchion and latches onto the orc with its sharp venemous fangs. It struggles to shake it off but to no avail as the poison seeps quickly into its blood stream.
  ... 30 points of damage!
  Hard strike to right leg breaking tendons and bone!
  It is knocked to the ground!
  The silverback orc is stunned!

You swing a serrated black vultite falchion at a silverback orc!
  AS: +260 vs DS: +156 with AvD: +38 + d100 roll: +59 = +201
  ... and hit for 45 points of damage!
  Skull cracks in several places.
  The silverback orc is stunned!
The a pit-headed black viper hisses a warning, then lashes out in a blur and strikes the orc. Its eyes glint coldly as it momentarilly stares at its victim.
  ... 30 points of damage!
  Hard strike to right arm breaking tendons and bone!

The a pit-headed black viper on your falchion hisses steadily as it slithers up and down it. With a quick lunge it lashes out at the orc leaving a painfully stinging bite wound. As quickly as it struck, it recoils back onto the falchion protectively.
  ... 30 points of damage!
  Hard strike to left eye pops it!
  The silverback orc is stunned!
Snake flare Information
Type Mechanical
Item Classification Weapon
Item(s) Applied to Weapon
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep
Customizable Yes
Custom Snake appearance
Original Release Merchant Serpantis
Eligible to be Added Yes
Item Verbs
KISS PROD PULL RUB
TAP