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'''Black ora weapons''' were originally released during the 2005 [[Wavedancer]] event and are scripted weapons comprised of [[black ora]]. These weapons are also known as Pure Black Ora Weapons and Unholy Weapons. The first two released were ''a black ora longsword'' and ''a black ora maul''. There have been other [[/notable|notable black ora weapons released]] including at the [[Ebon_Gate_2009_auction_list|Ebon Gate 2009 auction]], [[Return to Coraesine Field]] 2013, the [[Great Auction of 2016]], and Ebon Gate 2025. |
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These weapons are permanently cursed, give a bonus to [[mana point regeneration]] and [[wisdom]], and give a penalty to [[spirit regeneration]]. The permanent curse means that upon holding the weapon (retrieving it from a scabbard, another player, etc.) the user has just a few seconds to deal with the weapon before the shadows surrounding the weapon wrap around the character's hand. Once this happens, the character needs to have the curse neutralized before [[STOW (verb)|stowing]], [[DROP (verb)|dropping]], or [[GIVE (verb)|giving]] the weapon. The curse may be neutralized by pouring a dose of a [[pure potion]] or other potion (usually from special events) that contains the spell [[Neutralize Curse (309)]] or [[Remove Curse (315)]], or by having either spell cast on them. |
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as much as i love this weapon, my paladin using it is going to be hunting undead for a |
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long time now, so i really have little use for it for quite a while. |
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Because of its evil nature, black ora will backlash if anyone attempts to cast [[Bless (304)]] on the weapon. Though at one point black ora weapons would backlash against the user when wielded against the undead, since the Bless 2.0 update in 2021, that is no longer the case. |
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; a black ora maul : The black ora maul is shrouded in swirling shadows from top to bottom and no amount of light seems to be able to penetrate the gloom. |
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* 4x |
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* 9lbs |
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* 85/210 |
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* permanent bonus to mana regeneration while held in hand. |
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* permanently cursed. when put in hand, you have a few seconds to move it around, stow it, etc, until the curse takes effect, at which point you need a pure potion poured on it, or remove curse (or neutralize curse, i forget which) cast at you by a cleric (or scroll, magic item, etc). |
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Pure black ora has varied potency, '''minor, lesser,''' '''major''' and '''possessed'''. Minor and lesser versions are permanently enhancive, cursed, and work with Cursed Armor. Major black ora weapons have all the same features but additionally can be attended once per day to teleport the user to a preset location. Prior to 2025 - Major weapons were typically distributed with a +30 or above bonus, while minor weapons are normally distributed with a +20 or +25 bonus. |
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there are tons of scripts to this weapon, just by having it in your hand, all completely random. on occasion, it may lash back and hurt you, i've heard other people say their black ora did, but i've yet to have that happen. |
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As of the 2025 update, these weapons can now be Enchanted, Ensorcelled, Sanctified, and Bonded. This requires you to first Remove Curse, and then use potions appropriate for the service. Due to their enhancive nature, weapons require the use of [[Urven'eth potion]]<nowiki/>s for Enchanting and Sanctification, or an Inky Black Potion for Ensorcelling. '''The curse will return after a short time and will cause potions to fizzle and be wasted - be warned!''' |
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several different types of flares on this, including one that seems to use the Mana Disrupt crit table. |
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These weapons now also provide a set bonus of both offensive and defensive [[Terror flare]]<nowiki/>s when wearing [[Cursed Armor]]. This starts at a 4% chance, and increases 1% for each weapon and armor tier, capping at 10%. |
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several activated scripts as well, here are the ones i've found |
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|tier=Tier 1 - Minor<!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Item Type --> |
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|itemsummary=At tier 1, unholy weapons offer no verb traps and only allow the item to be permanently cursed. |
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}}These weapons are permanently cursed and enhancive. Tier 1 - 3 offers a bonus of +1 to Mana Recovery, +3 to Wisdom Bonus, and a penalty of -1 to Spirit Recovery.{{itemtier <!-- Copy/Paste x #Item as needed. --> |
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|tier=Tier 2 - Lesser<!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Item Type --> |
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|itemsummary=At tier 2, unholy weapons offer limited verb interactions. |
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! style="width:5em;"|Verb |
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! First |
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!CLUTCH |
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|You clutch your black ora (weapon), your palms sweating with fear. |
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!POKE |
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|You run a finger down the shadows enveloping your longsword. The shadows writhe and surround your hand momentarily in a fiercely cold embrace, then recede to surround the longsword. |
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|Basra runs a finger down the shadows enveloping her longsword. The shadows writhe and surround her hand in a macabre embrace, then recede to surround the longsword. |
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!RAISE |
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|As you raise your twohanded sword, the shadows swirl upward and race off of it and ascend high above, darkening the room. After a moment, they recede and return to the sword which flickers with pulses of greenish-black essence. |
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|As Basra raises her black ora longsword, the shadows swirl upward and race off of it and ascend high above, darkening the sky. After a moment, they recede and return to the longsword which flickers with pulses of greenish-black essence. |
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!TOUCH (Oleani) |
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|Your black ora longsword snarls and turns on you, assaulting you with shadowy fangs! <br /> |
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... 15 points of damage!<br /> |
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Your neck is snapped violently by spasming muscles.<br /> |
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You are stunned for 2 rounds! |
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!TOUCH (Unknown) |
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| You touch the black ora {weapon} cautiously. The shadows swirl around your hand, caressing it. |
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!WAVE |
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|As you wave the twohanded sword in the air, the shadows swirl off the twohanded sword obscuring you from view momentarily. A sibilant hiss is heard from within the gloom. |
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|As Basra waves the black ora longsword around, shadows swirl from it, momentarily obscuring Eanthaya from Basra. A sibilant hiss is heard from within the gloom. |
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|itemsummary= At tier 3, unholy weapons allow the wielder the ability to transport back to safety once a day. |
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|analyze=You immediately sense that this is a Pure Black Ora Weapon known as an Unholy Weapon. Aside from some other fun little details that you'll need to learn on your own, the following information might be useful: This item is a Greater/Major Black Ora weapon, aka Tier 3 of 3. Gluttons for punishment can poke, wave, raise, and touch the kris. Additionally, attend allows for a teleporting ability.<!-- Only necessary if there are drastic changes in ANALYZE between items. --> |
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this is the curse setting in: The shadows darken and lengthen from your black ora maul and wraps around your hand. |
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|tier=Tier 4 - Possessed<!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Tier # or Tree (Name) --> |
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|itemsummary= Tier 4 grants the weapon a demonic name. |
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Weapons can now be CLENCHed to provide a "Shadowboost" ability which grants +25 AS/+15 CS for 3 minutes at a 15 minute cooldown. |
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The black ora maul pulses in your hand, as if seeking something. |
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Possessed weapons offers a bonus of +2 to Mana Recovery, +6 to Wisdom Bonus, and a penalty of -1 to Spirit Recovery. |
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You run a finger down the shadows enveloping your maul. The shadows writhe and surround your hand momentarily in a fiercely cold embrace, then recede to surround the maul. |
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Possessed weapons can be POKEd to morph the weapon into a mask which also changes your character's features. This allows the user's hands to be freed up without the need for Remove Curse. The mask is considered pin worn, and utilizes the unique feature field. The mask description and name may be customized by a merchant, as a limited services. |
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; clutch : >You clutch your black ora maul, your palms sweating with fear. |
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|analyze=You immediately sense that this is a Pure Black Ora Weapon known as an Unholy Weapon. Aside from some other fun little details that you'll need to learn about on your own, the following information might prove useful: |
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; poke : >You run a finger down the shadows enveloping your maul. The shadows writhe and surround your hand momentarily in a fiercely cold embrace, then recede to surround the maul. |
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; raise : >As you raise your black ora maul, the shadows swirl upward and race off of it and ascend high above, darkening the room. After a moment, they recede and return to the maul which flickers with pulses of greenish-black essence. |
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; touch : >You touch the black ora maul cautiously. The shadows swirl around your hand, caressing it. |
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; wave : >As you wave the black ora maul in the air, the shadows swirl off the black ora maul obscuring you from view momentarily. A sibilant hiss is heard from within the gloom. |
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This item is a 'Possessed' Greater/Major Black Ora weapon, aka Tier 4 (of 4). Gluttons for punishment can POKE, WAVE, RAISE, and TOUCH the runestaff. Additionally, ATTEND allows for a teleporting ability. |
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looking for at least 20mil on this, will accept trades possibly, or a buyout MB: 20 mil |
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POKE can now be used to attach the weapon to yourself as a mask. Use at your own risk! |
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CLENCH now causes a SHADOWBOOST ability usable on a 15 minute cooldown! |
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Unlocking to Tier 4 is extremely rare. |
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This item also has a set bonus when used with CURSED ARMOR. Use both for a chance for Terror flares! Your current chance bonus is #% |
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email me at my play.net or get me on AIM - hectomaner or hectoatwork |
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Enhancive bonuses do NOT stack if you are using multiple of these type of weapons! |
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Any merchant may make aesthetic alterations to your weapon, but bear in mind that this is not a froufrou weapon, so don't make it look that way! |
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MASON5108 |
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Unholy Black Ora |
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on 4/2/2005 2:45:01 AM |
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2093 |
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The mask can also be adjusted by a merchant, but has restrictions. The format must remain 15/15/15. The material should be metal of some kind. The noun must remain a mask/vizard/visard, or something similar. |
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Well, as much as I love this new unholy black ora longsword won on the wavedancer, I've already spent hours upon hours bonding to my favorite weapon. This being the case, I've opted not to switch weapons. So, I'm taking offers on the longsword this weekend. Will sell to the highest offer. Just post any offers here or e-mail my play.net address. Thanks! |
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The name of your weapon can also be customized, but must remain in-character. |
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These weapons cannot be transmuted into another material. |
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; a black ora longsword : Show: The black ora longsword is shrouded in swirling shadows from top to bottom and no amount of light seems to be able to penetrate the gloom. |
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These weapons are permanently enhancive, but the bonuses do NOT stack. |
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* weighs 5 pounds |
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* 80/190 |
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* seems to be ora enchant. |
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* Weapon is permacursed, and gets stuck in your hand until uncuresed or a pure potion is used poured on it. |
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: The shadows darken and lengthen from your black ora longsword and wrap around your hand. |
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|Your black ora {weapon} suddenly melts in your hand! As cold laughter echoes in your mind, the molten black ora crawls up your arm, running chills across your body before reforming into a corroded black ora {mask} on your face. |
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==Additional Information== |
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; Wave : The shadows surrounding your black ora longsword swirl around and a low murmuring can be faintly heard from within the gloom. |
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As you wave the black ora longsword in the air, the shadows swirl off the black ora longsword obscuring you from view momentarily. A sibilant hiss is heard from within the gloom. |
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===Show description=== |
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Randomly Occuring Scripts: |
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:The shadows swirl around your black ora longsword. |
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:The black ora longsword pulses in your hand, as if seeking something. |
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<pre{{log2}}>The black ora longsword is shrouded in swirling shadows from top to bottom and no amount of light seems to be able to penetrate the gloom.</pre> |
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When uncursed: |
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:The black ora longsword howls as the shadows retreat from around it. |
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===Custom curse/uncurse messaging=== |
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The little bit I've played with it reveal a very intresting myriad of different types of flares, as well as flaring almost every single other swing. |
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!Status !!First Person !!Third Person |
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! Cursing |
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| The shadows darken and lengthen from your black ora {weapon} and wraps around your hand. |
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|{{addmetext}} |
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! Uncursing |
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| The black ora {weapon} howls as the shadows retreat from around it. |
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|{{addmetext}} |
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===Flares=== |
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Black ora has special flares, including some that seem to use the [[disruption critical table]]. It has been reported by players that the [[flare]] rate is approximately 25%, which is higher than the standard flare rate of approximately 15%. Because the flares are script-based, these weapons have their special properties slot open and can accept another set of flares or weighting provided they do not take up the primary script slot. |
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<pre{{log2}}>** A low moaning emanates from your (weapon) as the shadows swirl off and surround the (creature), assaulting it with flashes of greenish-black essence! ** |
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==Flares== |
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===Excerpted from Hectomaner's post #2460=== |
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** As you attack the (creature), the shadows surrounding your (weapon) swirl off and strike! ** |
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You swing a black ora maul at a Sheruvian harbinger! |
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AS: +378 vs DS: +144 with AvD: +54 + d100 roll: +23 = +311 |
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... and hit for 87 points of damage! |
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Respectable shot to the back. |
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** The shadows surrounding your black ora maul lash out with |
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a crack of greenish-black essence! ** |
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... 30 points of damage! |
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The Sheruvian harbinger's neck bones snap. |
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Head looks precariously balanced now. |
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Roundtime: 5 sec. |
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** As you land your blow, the shadows surrounding the (weapon) begin to swirl like a miniature vortex. The greenish-black essence batters the (creature)! ** |
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You swing a black ora maul at a Sheruvian harbinger! |
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AS: +378 vs DS: +228 with AvD: +54 + d100 roll: +41 = +245 |
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... and hit for 58 points of damage! |
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Large gash to the right arm, several muscles torn. |
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** Dancing bursts of greenish-black essense pulse from your black ora |
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maul as the shadows lengthen and extend to assault the Sheruvian harbinger! ** |
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... 30 points of damage! |
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The Sheruvian harbinger's spine warps and protrudes through skin. |
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Roundtime: 5 sec. |
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** As you strike the (creature), the shadows surrounding his (weapon) swirl off and strike! ** |
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You swing a black ora maul at a Sheruvian harbinger! |
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AS: +378 vs DS: +153 with AvD: +54 + d100 roll: +51 = +330 |
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... and hit for 81 points of damage! |
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Mighty blow cracks several ribs. |
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** A low moaning emenates from your black ora maul as the shadows swirl |
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off and surround the Sheruvian harbinger, assaulting it with flashes of |
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greenish-black essence! ** |
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... 20 points of damage! |
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You snap the tendons in the Sheruvian harbinger's foot. Looks painful. |
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Roundtime: 5 sec. |
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** As your (weapon) connects with the (creature), a low hiss is heard and the shadows strike with greenish-black essence fangs! ** |
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2 others flares i was able to dig up in logs: |
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** As you attack the horned vor'taz, the shadows surrounding your black |
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ora maul swirl off and strike! ** |
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... 15 points of damage! |
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Strike to the horned vor'taz's back causes minor spasms. |
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** Dancing bursts of greenish-black essence pulse from your (weapon) as the shadows lengthen and extend to assault the (creature)! ** |
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** As your black ora maul connects with the horned vor'taz, a low hiss is |
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heard and the shadows strike with greenish-black essence fangs! ** |
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... 15 points of damage! |
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Chest spasm makes it hard for the horned vor'taz to breathe. |
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** The shadows surrounding your (weapon) lash out with a crack of greenish-black essence! **</pre> |
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===Ambient messaging=== |
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===Excerpted from Mason5108's post #2093=== |
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The ambient messaging is based upon the deity to whom a character is [[CONVERT (verb)|converted]]. On occasion the weapon lashes back and hurts the wielder. The following is a list of messaging for an unconverted character. |
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Here are some examples.... |
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(Note that this post was very early after the release of these weapons, so the flare messaging includes a buggy line of text indicating two variable results that should not be visible to players (for example, "V9 is 1, V8 is 0").) |
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Your twohanded sword suddenly pulses, causing the area to be overcome with shadows. After a brief duration, the shadows begin to recede to the light and your vision returns. |
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The twohanded sword pulses in your hand, as if seeking something. |
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You swing a black ora longsword at a storm giant! |
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''Kout tightens his grip on his black ora spear.'' |
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AS: +256 vs DS: +146 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +85 = +234 |
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... and hit for 54 points of damage! |
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Well aimed strike shatters bone in left arm! |
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The storm giant is stunned! |
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V9 is 1, V8 is 0 |
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** As you strike the storm giant, the shadows surrounding his black |
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ora longsword swirl off and strike! ** |
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... 10 points of damage! |
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Strike to the storm giant's left arm sprains biceps. |
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Roundtime: 5 sec. |
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The shadows swirl around your twohanded sword. |
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You swing a black ora longsword at a storm giant! |
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AS: +256 vs DS: +141 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +19 = +173 |
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... and hit for 33 points of damage! |
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Well aimed shot, punctures calf! |
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The storm giant is stunned! |
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V9 is 62, V8 is 18 |
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** Dancing bursts of greenish-black essense pulse from your black ora |
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longsword as the shadows lengthen and extend to assault the storm giant! ** |
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... 35 points of damage! |
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Blood in the storm giant's shield arm boils, sending up a red mist. |
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Roundtime: 5 sec. |
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The shadows surrounding your twohanded sword swirl around and a low murmuring can be faintly heard from within the gloom. |
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You swing a black ora longsword at an arctic manticore! |
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''The shadows surrounding Basra's black ora longsword swirl around and a low murmuring can be faintly heard.'' |
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AS: +256 vs DS: +141 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +64 = +219 |
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... and hit for 40 points of damage! |
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Deep cut to the arctic manticore's left hand! |
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Seems to have broken some fingers too. |
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V9 is 4, V8 is 19 |
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** A low moaning emenates from your black ora longsword as the shadows swirl |
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off and surround the arctic manticore, assaulting it with flashes of greenish-black |
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essence! ** |
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... 15 points of damage! |
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Strike to the arctic manticore's left arm sprains biceps. |
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Roundtime: 5 sec. |
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Bolts of greenish-black lightning spark from the shadow twisting around your twohanded sword. |
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You swing a black ora longsword at an arctic manticore! |
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AS: +256 vs DS: +161 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +74 = +209 |
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... and hit for 50 points of damage! |
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Diagonal slash leaves a bloody trail across the arctic manticore's torso. |
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The arctic manticore is stunned! |
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V9 is 3, V8 is 16 |
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** As you land your blow, the shadows surrounding the black ora longsword |
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begin to swirl like a miniature vortex. The greenish-black essence batters |
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the arctic manticore! ** |
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It is wrenched to the ground in a sickening thud! |
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... 15 points of damage! |
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Spasm to the arctic manticore's left hand. |
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For no apparent reason, you dive forward and hit the ground, covering the twohanded sword with your body. |
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AS: +233 vs DS: +106 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +63 = +230 |
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... and hit for 51 points of damage! |
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Strike connects with shoulder blade! |
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V9 is 14, V8 is 20 |
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** As your black ora longsword connects with the arctic manticore, a low |
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hiss is heard and the shadows shadows stike with greenish-black essence fangs! ** |
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... 15 points of damage! |
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Strike to the arctic manticore's back causes minor spasms. |
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Roundtime: 5 sec. |
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The shadows surrounding your twohanded sword writhe and twist. |
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You swing a black ora longsword at a cold guardian! |
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AS: +233 vs DS: +150 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +80 = +203 |
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... and hit for 48 points of damage! |
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The cold guardian is knocked to the ground! |
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V9 is 61, V8 is 19 |
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** Dancing bursts of greenish-black essense pulse from your black ora |
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longsword as the shadows lengthen and extend to assault the cold guardian! ** |
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... 15 points of damage! |
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Roundtime: 5 sec. |
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The shadows surrounding your hand begins to darken and constrict savagely! |
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You swing a black ora longsword at a cold guardian! |
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Your hand swells and turns purple, then explodes in a shower of blood! |
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AS: +236 vs DS: +166 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +15 = +125 |
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... 20 points of damage! |
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Bones from several fingers driven through your skin. |
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V9 is 78, V8 is 18 |
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You are stunned for 1 round! |
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** As you land your blow, the shadows surrounding the black ora longsword begin to |
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swirl like a miniature vortex. The greenish-black essence batters the cold guardian! ** |
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It is wrenched to the ground in a sickening thud! |
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... 25 points of damage! |
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The cold guardian is stunned! |
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Roundtime: 5 sec. |
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The twohanded sword in your hand pulses as waves of evil emanate from it. |
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[[Category:Materials]] |
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Roundtime 30 sec. |
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[[Category:Legendary Items]] |
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''Kout cowers away from the black ora spear in his hand.'' |
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Your twohanded sword whispers softly to you in an unknown tongue and you feel a strong tug from deep within your chest. |
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A tendril of shadow from your twohanded sword floats to the ground, and then goes darting around the floor, with a trail of lurid greenish-black smoke behind it. |
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A faint swirl of green haze rises off your twohanded sword in sinuous curls bearing a lingering scent of decay. |
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The shadow twisting around your twohanded sword extends forth a bit and sniffs around. |
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The shadows surrounding your twohanded sword pulse swirl up and divide. The twin columns of shadow dart to and fro, then twist around each other before coming to wrap around the sword. |
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You feel your twohanded sword pull at your hand, as if trying to escape. |
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A wave of nausea washes over you as your battlesword attempts to writhe free of your grasp. |
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''Basra turns a few shades lighter and tightens their grip on her longsword.'' |
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Your black ora spear pulls at your hand, as if yearning for the blood of your enemy. |
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''Kout tightens his grip on his black ora spear with a haunted expression in his eyes.'' |
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A low moaning wail emanates from your black ora longsword. |
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For no apparent reason, you roll around on the floor, staring banefully at your black ora mace. |
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A soft keening emanates from within your black ora longsword, filling you with a sense of confidence. |
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Eyes narrow as the mutter darkly utterly unaware of your presence. |
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Waves of revulsion pour from your black ora mace and you stare at it.</pre> |
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==See Also== |
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* [[Black ora]] material |
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* [[/notable|Notable black ora weapons]] |
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* [[Black ora jewelry]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:28, 28 October 2025
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Black ora weapons were originally released during the 2005 Wavedancer event and are scripted weapons comprised of black ora. These weapons are also known as Pure Black Ora Weapons and Unholy Weapons. The first two released were a black ora longsword and a black ora maul. There have been other notable black ora weapons released including at the Ebon Gate 2009 auction, Return to Coraesine Field 2013, the Great Auction of 2016, and Ebon Gate 2025.
These weapons are permanently cursed, give a bonus to mana point regeneration and wisdom, and give a penalty to spirit regeneration. The permanent curse means that upon holding the weapon (retrieving it from a scabbard, another player, etc.) the user has just a few seconds to deal with the weapon before the shadows surrounding the weapon wrap around the character's hand. Once this happens, the character needs to have the curse neutralized before stowing, dropping, or giving the weapon. The curse may be neutralized by pouring a dose of a pure potion or other potion (usually from special events) that contains the spell Neutralize Curse (309) or Remove Curse (315), or by having either spell cast on them.
Because of its evil nature, black ora will backlash if anyone attempts to cast Bless (304) on the weapon. Though at one point black ora weapons would backlash against the user when wielded against the undead, since the Bless 2.0 update in 2021, that is no longer the case.
Pure black ora has varied potency, minor, lesser, major and possessed. Minor and lesser versions are permanently enhancive, cursed, and work with Cursed Armor. Major black ora weapons have all the same features but additionally can be attended once per day to teleport the user to a preset location. Prior to 2025 - Major weapons were typically distributed with a +30 or above bonus, while minor weapons are normally distributed with a +20 or +25 bonus.
As of the 2025 update, these weapons can now be Enchanted, Ensorcelled, Sanctified, and Bonded. This requires you to first Remove Curse, and then use potions appropriate for the service. Due to their enhancive nature, weapons require the use of Urven'eth potions for Enchanting and Sanctification, or an Inky Black Potion for Ensorcelling. The curse will return after a short time and will cause potions to fizzle and be wasted - be warned!
These weapons now also provide a set bonus of both offensive and defensive Terror flares when wearing Cursed Armor. This starts at a 4% chance, and increases 1% for each weapon and armor tier, capping at 10%.
Tier 1 - Minor
At tier 1, unholy weapons offer no verb traps and only allow the item to be permanently cursed.These weapons are permanently cursed and enhancive. Tier 1 - 3 offers a bonus of +1 to Mana Recovery, +3 to Wisdom Bonus, and a penalty of -1 to Spirit Recovery.
Tier 2 - Lesser
At tier 2, unholy weapons offer limited verb interactions.Usage
| Verb | First | Third |
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| CLUTCH | You clutch your black ora (weapon), your palms sweating with fear. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| POKE | You run a finger down the shadows enveloping your longsword. The shadows writhe and surround your hand momentarily in a fiercely cold embrace, then recede to surround the longsword. | Basra runs a finger down the shadows enveloping her longsword. The shadows writhe and surround her hand in a macabre embrace, then recede to surround the longsword. |
| RAISE | As you raise your twohanded sword, the shadows swirl upward and race off of it and ascend high above, darkening the room. After a moment, they recede and return to the sword which flickers with pulses of greenish-black essence. | As Basra raises her black ora longsword, the shadows swirl upward and race off of it and ascend high above, darkening the sky. After a moment, they recede and return to the longsword which flickers with pulses of greenish-black essence. |
| TOUCH (Oleani) | Your black ora longsword snarls and turns on you, assaulting you with shadowy fangs! ... 15 points of damage! |
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| TOUCH (Unknown) | You touch the black ora {weapon} cautiously. The shadows swirl around your hand, caressing it. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| WAVE | As you wave the twohanded sword in the air, the shadows swirl off the twohanded sword obscuring you from view momentarily. A sibilant hiss is heard from within the gloom. | As Basra waves the black ora longsword around, shadows swirl from it, momentarily obscuring Eanthaya from Basra. A sibilant hiss is heard from within the gloom. |
Tier 3 - Major
At tier 3, unholy weapons allow the wielder the ability to transport back to safety once a day.Analyze
You immediately sense that this is a Pure Black Ora Weapon known as an Unholy Weapon. Aside from some other fun little details that you'll need to learn on your own, the following information might be useful: This item is a Greater/Major Black Ora weapon, aka Tier 3 of 3. Gluttons for punishment can poke, wave, raise, and touch the kris. Additionally, attend allows for a teleporting ability.
Usage
| Verb | First | Third |
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| ATTEND | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
Tier 4 - Possessed
Tier 4 grants the weapon a demonic name.
Weapons can now be CLENCHed to provide a "Shadowboost" ability which grants +25 AS/+15 CS for 3 minutes at a 15 minute cooldown.
Possessed weapons offers a bonus of +2 to Mana Recovery, +6 to Wisdom Bonus, and a penalty of -1 to Spirit Recovery.
Possessed weapons can be POKEd to morph the weapon into a mask which also changes your character's features. This allows the user's hands to be freed up without the need for Remove Curse. The mask is considered pin worn, and utilizes the unique feature field. The mask description and name may be customized by a merchant, as a limited services.Analyze
You immediately sense that this is a Pure Black Ora Weapon known as an Unholy Weapon. Aside from some other fun little details that you'll need to learn about on your own, the following information might prove useful: This item is a 'Possessed' Greater/Major Black Ora weapon, aka Tier 4 (of 4). Gluttons for punishment can POKE, WAVE, RAISE, and TOUCH the runestaff. Additionally, ATTEND allows for a teleporting ability. POKE can now be used to attach the weapon to yourself as a mask. Use at your own risk! CLENCH now causes a SHADOWBOOST ability usable on a 15 minute cooldown! Unlocking to Tier 4 is extremely rare. This item also has a set bonus when used with CURSED ARMOR. Use both for a chance for Terror flares! Your current chance bonus is #% Enhancive bonuses do NOT stack if you are using multiple of these type of weapons! Any merchant may make aesthetic alterations to your weapon, but bear in mind that this is not a froufrou weapon, so don't make it look that way! The mask can also be adjusted by a merchant, but has restrictions. The format must remain 15/15/15. The material should be metal of some kind. The noun must remain a mask/vizard/visard, or something similar. The name of your weapon can also be customized, but must remain in-character. These weapons cannot be transmuted into another material. These weapons are permanently enhancive, but the bonuses do NOT stack.
Usage
| Verb | First | Third |
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| CLENCH | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| POKE | Your black ora {weapon} suddenly melts in your hand! As cold laughter echoes in your mind, the molten black ora crawls up your arm, running chills across your body before reforming into a corroded black ora {mask} on your face. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
Additional Information
Show description
The black ora longsword is shrouded in swirling shadows from top to bottom and no amount of light seems to be able to penetrate the gloom.
Custom curse/uncurse messaging
| Status | First Person | Third Person |
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| Cursing | The shadows darken and lengthen from your black ora {weapon} and wraps around your hand. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
| Uncursing | The black ora {weapon} howls as the shadows retreat from around it. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
Flares
Black ora has special flares, including some that seem to use the disruption critical table. It has been reported by players that the flare rate is approximately 25%, which is higher than the standard flare rate of approximately 15%. Because the flares are script-based, these weapons have their special properties slot open and can accept another set of flares or weighting provided they do not take up the primary script slot.
** A low moaning emanates from your (weapon) as the shadows swirl off and surround the (creature), assaulting it with flashes of greenish-black essence! ** ** As you attack the (creature), the shadows surrounding your (weapon) swirl off and strike! ** ** As you land your blow, the shadows surrounding the (weapon) begin to swirl like a miniature vortex. The greenish-black essence batters the (creature)! ** ** As you strike the (creature), the shadows surrounding his (weapon) swirl off and strike! ** ** As your (weapon) connects with the (creature), a low hiss is heard and the shadows strike with greenish-black essence fangs! ** ** Dancing bursts of greenish-black essence pulse from your (weapon) as the shadows lengthen and extend to assault the (creature)! ** ** The shadows surrounding your (weapon) lash out with a crack of greenish-black essence! **
Ambient messaging
The ambient messaging is based upon the deity to whom a character is converted. On occasion the weapon lashes back and hurts the wielder. The following is a list of messaging for an unconverted character.
Your twohanded sword suddenly pulses, causing the area to be overcome with shadows. After a brief duration, the shadows begin to recede to the light and your vision returns. The twohanded sword pulses in your hand, as if seeking something. Kout tightens his grip on his black ora spear. The shadows swirl around your twohanded sword. The shadows surrounding your twohanded sword swirl around and a low murmuring can be faintly heard from within the gloom. The shadows surrounding Basra's black ora longsword swirl around and a low murmuring can be faintly heard. Bolts of greenish-black lightning spark from the shadow twisting around your twohanded sword. For no apparent reason, you dive forward and hit the ground, covering the twohanded sword with your body. The shadows surrounding your twohanded sword writhe and twist. The shadows surrounding your hand begins to darken and constrict savagely! Your hand swells and turns purple, then explodes in a shower of blood! ... 20 points of damage! Bones from several fingers driven through your skin. You are stunned for 1 round! The twohanded sword in your hand pulses as waves of evil emanate from it. Roundtime 30 sec. Kout cowers away from the black ora spear in his hand. Your twohanded sword whispers softly to you in an unknown tongue and you feel a strong tug from deep within your chest. A tendril of shadow from your twohanded sword floats to the ground, and then goes darting around the floor, with a trail of lurid greenish-black smoke behind it. A faint swirl of green haze rises off your twohanded sword in sinuous curls bearing a lingering scent of decay. The shadow twisting around your twohanded sword extends forth a bit and sniffs around. The shadows surrounding your twohanded sword pulse swirl up and divide. The twin columns of shadow dart to and fro, then twist around each other before coming to wrap around the sword. You feel your twohanded sword pull at your hand, as if trying to escape. A wave of nausea washes over you as your battlesword attempts to writhe free of your grasp. Basra turns a few shades lighter and tightens their grip on her longsword. Your black ora spear pulls at your hand, as if yearning for the blood of your enemy. Kout tightens his grip on his black ora spear with a haunted expression in his eyes. A low moaning wail emanates from your black ora longsword. For no apparent reason, you roll around on the floor, staring banefully at your black ora mace. A soft keening emanates from within your black ora longsword, filling you with a sense of confidence. Eyes narrow as the mutter darkly utterly unaware of your presence. Waves of revulsion pour from your black ora mace and you stare at it.