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'''Twisted shields''' are scripted shields that debuted at the February 2024 run of [[Duskruin]], in a [[Bloodriven Village]] shop called [[BVShop:Amalgamations|Amalgamations]]. They were created by GameMaster Marstreforn. They are the shield counterpart to [[twisted weapon]]s and [[twisted armor]].
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Acid Edition, which is the first version of these shields released, comes with [[acid]] flares and a +20 enchantment. They are constructed of [[black alloy]], and are exclusive to the [[Duskruin]] event.

Fire Edition, Frost Edition, Lightning Edition, and Vacuum Edition were later released during the [[Ebon Gate]] event in 2024, sold in the [[Evermore Hollow]] shops [[EHShop:Twisted Glory|Twisted Glory]] and [[EHShop:Twisted Lodge|Twisted Lodge]].

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At tier 1 (as sold in the shop) these shields have standard (Category B) flares.

Some messaging varies slightly based on demeanor. For Stance Verbose messaging, the shield will use its own messaging if weapon being used does not already have its own Stance Verbose messaging.
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{{blue|* Twisted Shield - Acid Edition *}}

{{blue|Available Actions}}
* CLENCH
* RAISE
* TILT
* GET <nowiki>|</nowiki> STORE
* WEAR <nowiki>|</nowiki> REMOVE

Special messaging when changing stances if STANCE VERBOSE is toggled.

Merchants that are skilled with this type of shield may also customize the following:
{{blue|* Bouche:}} "an angular notch"
{{blue|* Grooves:}} "labyrinthine"
{{blue|* Fumes:}} "virescent"
{{blue|* Enarmes:}} "rigid leather brace"
{{blue|** Lever:}} "a twisted metal lever" (not unlocked)
{{blue|** Flares:}} "a twisted, prismatic spray of acid" (not unlocked)

Combat Unlocks:
{{blue|** Twisted Interdiction Flares}} (reactive: acid): {{blue|NOT UNLOCKED}}
- Chance for extra flares when you block an attack.
- Will only flare this way while in an aggressive stance.
{{blue|*** Twisted Assault Flares}} (offensive: acid): {{blue|NOT UNLOCKED}}
- Chance for extra flares when you strike a foe with a shield ability.
- These flares damage the target twice when they hit.

Twisted Interdiction Flares must be unlocked to enable the Lever and Flares customizations.

You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the black alloy shield for you.
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! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Style <!-- (Only if applicable. Additional options would be Demeanor, Location, Climate, etc. Essentially, modifiers to the verbs.) -->
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Style <!-- (Only if applicable. Additional options would be Demeanor, Location, Climate, etc. Essentially, modifiers to the verbs.) -->
! scope="col"|First
! scope="col" style="width: 40%"|First
! scope="col"|Second (Only if applicable)
! scope="col" style="width: 40%"|Third
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Verb
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|CLENCH
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Style
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|No Weapon
|<!-- First Person View --> You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield.
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|<!-- Third Person View --> [Player] clenches his left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy buckler and expectantly angles it toward his flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s buckler.
|<!-- Second Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|-
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Holding Weapon
|<!-- First Person View --> You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield as you brandish your steel dagger, drawing it across an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side.
|<!-- Third Person View --> [Player] clenches his left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy buckler and expectantly angles it toward his flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s buckler as he brandishes a steel dagger, drawing it across an angular notch adroitly cut into the buckler's side.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Scintillating Twisted Weapon
|<!-- First Person View --> You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield as you brandish your black alloy khopesh, drawing it across an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. '''Your black alloy khopesh trembles with power!'''
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|RAISE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|-
|<!-- First Person View --> You adjust your hold on the rigid leather brace of your black alloy shield and raise it to eye level, peering through an angular notch adroitly cut into its side. Virescent fumes sinuously churn over the labyrinthine grooves on your shield.
|<!-- Third Person View --> [Player] adjusts his hold on the rigid leather brace of his black alloy buckler and raises it to eye level, peering through an angular notch adroitly cut into its side. Virescent fumes sinuously churn over the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s buckler.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TILT
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|-
|<!-- First Person View --> A shimmering haze of virescent fumes churns over the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy shield as you tilt it carefully from side to side.
|<!-- Third Person View --> A shimmering haze of virescent fumes churns over the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s black alloy buckler as he tilts it expectantly from side to side.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|GET
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|-
|<!-- First Person View --> You remove a twisted black alloy shield chased with labyrinthine grooves from in your dark leather pack. Fumes billow from the grooves on the shield's surface, forming a haze around it.
|<!-- Third Person View --> [Player] removes a twisted black alloy buckler chased with labyrinthine grooves from in his dark leather pack. Fumes billow from the grooves on the buckler's surface, forming a haze around it.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|DROP/PUT<br>STORE/STOW
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|-
|<!-- First Person View --> A haze of fumes dissipates from around your shield as it leaves your hand. You put a twisted black alloy shield chased with labyrinthine grooves in your dark leather pack.
|<!-- Third Person View --> A haze of fumes around a twisted black alloy buckler dissipates as it leaves [Player]'s hand. [Player] put a twisted black alloy buckler chased with labyrinthine grooves in his dark leather pack.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|REMOVE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|-
|<!-- First Person View --> Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy shield as you sling it off from over your shoulder.
|<!-- Third Person View --> Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s black alloy buckler as he slings it off from over his shoulder.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|WEAR
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|-
|<!-- First Person View --> A haze of virescent fumes dissipates from around your black alloy shield as you sling it over your shoulder.
|<!-- Third Person View --> A haze of virescent fumes dissipates from around [Player]'s black alloy buckler as he slings it over his shoulder.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="10"|STANCE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|OFFENSIVE
|<!-- First Person View --> You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|ADVANCE
|<!-- First Person View --> You move into an aggressive stance as you lower your black alloy shield, ready for battle.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|FORWARD<br>(No weapon)
|<!-- First Person View --> Tightly grasping its rigid leather brace, you bring your black alloy shield forward.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|FORWARD<br>(Holding Weapon)
|<!-- First Person View --> Tightly grasping its rigid leather brace, you bring your black alloy shield forward. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|NEUTRAL<br>(No Weapon)
|<!-- First Person View --> You grip the rigid leather brace of your black alloy shield as you shift your weight from side to side.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|NEUTRAL<br>(Holding Weapon)
|<!-- First Person View --> You grip the rigid leather brace of your black alloy shield as you shift your weight from side to side. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|GUARDED<br>(No Weapon)
|<!-- First Person View --> You pull your black alloy shield close to your chest, glancing about the area with a watchful eye.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|GUARDED<br>(Holding Weapon)
|<!-- First Person View --> You pull your black alloy shield close to your chest, glancing about the area with a watchful eye. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|DEFENSIVE<br>(No Weapon)
|<!-- First Person View --> You plant your feet and pull your black alloy shield close, moving into a defensive stance.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|DEFENSIVE<br>(Holding Weapon)
|<!-- First Person View --> You plant your feet and pull your black alloy shield close, moving into a defensive stance. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side.
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|}
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At tier 2, the shield gains '''reactive''' (Category D) flares on a successful block while in an aggressive stance (forward, advance, or offensive).

This tier also allows access to the {{boldmono|TURN}} verb, which can toggle an added line below held objects when someone looks at the character:

''Virescent fumes twist and churn over the labyrinthine grooves on his black alloy shield.''
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! scope="col" style="width: 40%"|First
! scope="col" style="width: 40%"|Third
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|TURN
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Toggle OFF
|<!-- First Person View --> You adjust a twisted metal lever beside the shield's rigid leather brace.<br><br>[The shield won't show virescent fumes when others look at you.]
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Toggle ON
|<!-- First Person View --> You adjust a twisted metal lever beside the shield's rigid leather brace. Your black alloy shield trembles with power!<br><br>[The shield will show virescent fumes when others look at you.]
|<!-- Third Person View --> n/a
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|tier=Tier 3 - Twisted Assault Flares <!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Tier # or Tree (Name) -->
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At tier 3, the shield gains '''offensive''' (Category D) flares when used to strike with a shield ability like [[Shield Bash]] or [[Shield Throw]].

These flares damage the target twice.

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==Additional Information==
===Reactive Flares Combat Example===
Obtained with the Tier 2 unlock:
<pre{{log2}}>
A wind wraith claws at you!
'''You bolster yourself against the wind wraith's incoming blow!'''

{{blue|** A twisted, prismatic spray of acid}} surges from the {{blue|labyrinthine}} grooves on your black alloy aegis and strikes the wind wraith! **
'''... 25 points of damage!'''
Quick strike to the left leg!
The wind wraith makes no bones about it.
You easily block the attack with your black alloy aegis!
</pre>

===Twisted Assault Flares Combat Example===
Obtained with the Tier 3 unlock:
<pre{{log2}}>
You lunge forward at a wind wraith with your black alloy aegis and attempt a shield bash!
[SMR result: 222 (Open d100: 39, Penalty: 18)]
Your size contributes considerably to the attack!
You lash out with an awesome shield bash!
... 25 points of damage!
Attack whistles right through the chest!
It's like fighting fog!
... 20 points of damage!
Smash to the chest!
Good thing there were no ribs there to shatter.
Your attack exposes a vulnerability in a wind wraith's defenses!

'''Your black alloy aegis trembles with power!'''
{{blue|** A twisted, prismatic spray of acid}} surges from the {{blue|labyrinthine}} grooves on your black alloy aegis and strikes the wind wraith! **
'''... 25 points of damage!'''
Strong attack rips through the neck!
To your horror, the wind wraith's substance flows around the wound without leaving a trace!
'''... 10 points of damage!'''
Hard strike connects with the wind wraith's back!
A thin arc of mist spews forth, evaporating quickly.
Roundtime: 3 sec.
</pre>

===See Also===
* [[Twisted weapon]]
* [[Twisted armor]]
* [[Duskruin/saved posts February 2024#Shop Teaser/Announcement 12 - Amalgamations|Teaser announcement]]
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Latest revision as of 11:52, 5 October 2024

Twisted shields are scripted shields that debuted at the February 2024 run of Duskruin, in a Bloodriven Village shop called Amalgamations. They were created by GameMaster Marstreforn. They are the shield counterpart to twisted weapons and twisted armor.

Acid Edition, which is the first version of these shields released, comes with acid flares and a +20 enchantment. They are constructed of black alloy, and are exclusive to the Duskruin event.

Fire Edition, Frost Edition, Lightning Edition, and Vacuum Edition were later released during the Ebon Gate event in 2024, sold in the Evermore Hollow shops Twisted Glory and Twisted Lodge.

Tier 1 (OTS)

At tier 1 (as sold in the shop) these shields have standard (Category B) flares.

Some messaging varies slightly based on demeanor. For Stance Verbose messaging, the shield will use its own messaging if weapon being used does not already have its own Stance Verbose messaging.

Analyze

* Twisted Shield - Acid Edition *

     Available Actions
   * CLENCH
   * RAISE
   * TILT
   * GET  | STORE
   * WEAR | REMOVE

Special messaging when changing stances if STANCE VERBOSE is toggled.

Merchants that are skilled with this type of shield may also customize the following:
   * Bouche:     "an angular notch"
   * Grooves:    "labyrinthine"
   * Fumes:      "virescent"
   * Enarmes:    "rigid leather brace"
  ** Lever:      "a twisted metal lever" (not unlocked)
  ** Flares:     "a twisted, prismatic spray of acid" (not unlocked)

Combat Unlocks:
  ** Twisted Interdiction Flares (reactive: acid): NOT UNLOCKED
      - Chance for extra flares when you block an attack.
      - Will only flare this way while in an aggressive stance.
 *** Twisted Assault Flares     (offensive: acid): NOT UNLOCKED
      - Chance for extra flares when you strike a foe with a shield ability.
      - These flares damage the target twice when they hit.

Twisted Interdiction Flares must be unlocked to enable the Lever and Flares customizations.

You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the black alloy shield for you.

Usage

Verb Style First Third
CLENCH No Weapon You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield. [Player] clenches his left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy buckler and expectantly angles it toward his flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s buckler.
Holding Weapon You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield as you brandish your steel dagger, drawing it across an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. [Player] clenches his left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy buckler and expectantly angles it toward his flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s buckler as he brandishes a steel dagger, drawing it across an angular notch adroitly cut into the buckler's side.
Scintillating Twisted Weapon You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield as you brandish your black alloy khopesh, drawing it across an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. Your black alloy khopesh trembles with power! n/a
RAISE - You adjust your hold on the rigid leather brace of your black alloy shield and raise it to eye level, peering through an angular notch adroitly cut into its side. Virescent fumes sinuously churn over the labyrinthine grooves on your shield. [Player] adjusts his hold on the rigid leather brace of his black alloy buckler and raises it to eye level, peering through an angular notch adroitly cut into its side. Virescent fumes sinuously churn over the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s buckler.
TILT - A shimmering haze of virescent fumes churns over the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy shield as you tilt it carefully from side to side. A shimmering haze of virescent fumes churns over the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s black alloy buckler as he tilts it expectantly from side to side.
GET - You remove a twisted black alloy shield chased with labyrinthine grooves from in your dark leather pack. Fumes billow from the grooves on the shield's surface, forming a haze around it. [Player] removes a twisted black alloy buckler chased with labyrinthine grooves from in his dark leather pack. Fumes billow from the grooves on the buckler's surface, forming a haze around it.
DROP/PUT
STORE/STOW 		- A haze of fumes dissipates from around your shield as it leaves your hand. You put a twisted black alloy shield chased with labyrinthine grooves in your dark leather pack. A haze of fumes around a twisted black alloy buckler dissipates as it leaves [Player]'s hand. [Player] put a twisted black alloy buckler chased with labyrinthine grooves in his dark leather pack.
REMOVE - Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy shield as you sling it off from over your shoulder. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on [Player]'s black alloy buckler as he slings it off from over his shoulder.
WEAR - A haze of virescent fumes dissipates from around your black alloy shield as you sling it over your shoulder. A haze of virescent fumes dissipates from around [Player]'s black alloy buckler as he slings it over his shoulder.
STANCE OFFENSIVE You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield. n/a
ADVANCE You move into an aggressive stance as you lower your black alloy shield, ready for battle. n/a
FORWARD
(No weapon) 		Tightly grasping its rigid leather brace, you bring your black alloy shield forward. n/a
FORWARD
(Holding Weapon) 		Tightly grasping its rigid leather brace, you bring your black alloy shield forward. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. n/a
NEUTRAL
(No Weapon) 		You grip the rigid leather brace of your black alloy shield as you shift your weight from side to side. n/a
NEUTRAL
(Holding Weapon) 		You grip the rigid leather brace of your black alloy shield as you shift your weight from side to side. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. n/a
GUARDED
(No Weapon) 		You pull your black alloy shield close to your chest, glancing about the area with a watchful eye. n/a
GUARDED
(Holding Weapon) 		You pull your black alloy shield close to your chest, glancing about the area with a watchful eye. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. n/a
DEFENSIVE
(No Weapon) 		You plant your feet and pull your black alloy shield close, moving into a defensive stance. n/a
DEFENSIVE
(Holding Weapon) 		You plant your feet and pull your black alloy shield close, moving into a defensive stance. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. n/a

Tier 2 - Twisted Interdiction Flares

At tier 2, the shield gains reactive (Category D) flares on a successful block while in an aggressive stance (forward, advance, or offensive).

This tier also allows access to the TURN verb, which can toggle an added line below held objects when someone looks at the character:

Virescent fumes twist and churn over the labyrinthine grooves on his black alloy shield.

Usage

Verb Style First Third
TURN Toggle OFF You adjust a twisted metal lever beside the shield's rigid leather brace.

[The shield won't show virescent fumes when others look at you.] 		n/a
Toggle ON You adjust a twisted metal lever beside the shield's rigid leather brace. Your black alloy shield trembles with power!

[The shield will show virescent fumes when others look at you.] 		n/a

Tier 3 - Twisted Assault Flares

At tier 3, the shield gains offensive (Category D) flares when used to strike with a shield ability like Shield Bash or Shield Throw.

These flares damage the target twice.

Additional Information

Reactive Flares Combat Example

Obtained with the Tier 2 unlock: 

A wind wraith claws at you!
You bolster yourself against the wind wraith's incoming blow!

 ** A twisted, prismatic spray of acid surges from the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy aegis and strikes the wind wraith! **
   ... 25 points of damage!
   Quick strike to the left leg!
   The wind wraith makes no bones about it.
You easily block the attack with your black alloy aegis!

Twisted Assault Flares Combat Example

Obtained with the Tier 3 unlock: 

You lunge forward at a wind wraith with your black alloy aegis and attempt a shield bash!
[SMR result: 222 (Open d100: 39, Penalty: 18)]
Your size contributes considerably to the attack!
You lash out with an awesome shield bash!
   ... 25 points of damage!
   Attack whistles right through the chest!
   It's like fighting fog!
   ... 20 points of damage!
   Smash to the chest!
   Good thing there were no ribs there to shatter.
Your attack exposes a vulnerability in a wind wraith's defenses!

   Your black alloy aegis trembles with power!
 ** A twisted, prismatic spray of acid surges from the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy aegis and strikes the wind wraith! **
   ... 25 points of damage!
   Strong attack rips through the neck!
   To your horror, the wind wraith's substance flows around the wound without leaving a trace!
   ... 10 points of damage!
   Hard strike connects with the wind wraith's back!
   A thin arc of mist spews forth, evaporating quickly.
Roundtime: 3 sec.

See Also
Twisted shield Information
Type Mechanical
Item Classification Shield
Item(s) Applied to Shield
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep Yes
Feature(s) Altered Special line
Customizable Yes
Custom Tier 1- Bouche, Grooves, Fumes, Enarmes
Tier 2- Lever, Flares
Original Release Venue Duskruin
Original Release Year 2024
Tiered Yes
Number of Tiers 3
How to Unlock Certificate
Demeanor-based Yes
Corresponding Item Scripts Twisted weapon
Twisted armor
Item Verbs
CLENCH GET RAISE REMOVE
STORE TILT TURN WEAR


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