Twisted armor

Twisted armor is scripted armor that debuted at the August 2024 run of Duskruin, in a Bloodriven Village shop called Coalescence. They were created by GameMaster Marstreforn. They are the armor counterpart to Twisted weapons and Twisted shields. Acid Edition, which was the first version of this armor released, comes with acid flares and a +20 enchantment. They are constructed of black alloy, leather, or cloth. 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 Fortified and Twisted Glory. Tier 1 (OTS) At tier 1 (as sold in the shop) this armor has standard (Category B) flares. Some messaging varies slightly based on demeanor of wearer and type of armor. The twisted armor also adds a line to the end of the armor's LOOK description: Unworn: The crystal adorning the front of the snakeskin bodysuit is dull and lifeless. Worn: A haze of virescent fumes clings to the snakeskin bodysuit, emanating from the crystal adorning its front. Analyze * Twisted Armor - Acid Edition * Available Actions * BOW * CLENCH * RUB * TILT * WEAR | REMOVE Merchants that are skilled with this type of armor may also customize the following: * Glow (color): "green" * Core (article): "glyph-etched" * Core (noun): "crystal" * Effect: "virescent" (fumes) ** Flares: "a twisted, prismatic spray of acid" (not unlocked) Combat Unlocks: - Unlocks increase the potential of abilities gained from previously unlocked tiers. ** Twisted Retaliation (PROD): NOT UNLOCKED - Chance for a reactive maneuver flare (acid) when struck by, or evading, an attack or bolt. - Toggle ON/OFF with PROD. Removing the armor will toggle flares OFF. - Will only flare this way while in an aggressive stance. *** Twisted Augmentations  : NOT UNLOCKED - Chance for a bonus to defense against hostile warding spells. - Chance for a penalty to maneuver abilities used against you. - Will only activate while in an aggressive stance. **** Twisted Synergy (TOUCH): NOT UNLOCKED - Bonus to flare chance of your Twisted Armor, Twisted Shield, and Twisted Weapon abilities. - Removing the armor will immediately end the bonus granted by Twisted Synergy. - Twisted Synergy lasts for 30 seconds and has a 5 minute cooldown. Twisted Retaliation must be unlocked to enable the Flares customization. Usage Verb First Third BOW Virescent fumes briefly swirl around your snakeskin bodysuit as you expectantly bow your head. Virescent fumes briefly swirl around XXXXX's snakeskin bodysuit as she expectantly bows her head. CLENCH Virescent fumes briefly swirl around your snakeskin bodysuit as you adjust it to better fit your form. Virescent fumes briefly swirl around XXXXX's snakeskin bodysuit as she adjusts it to better fit her form. RUB Virescent fumes briefly swirl around your snakeskin bodysuit as you expectantly brush some debris from its leathery surface. Virescent fumes briefly swirl around XXXXX's snakeskin bodysuit as she expectantly brushes some debris from its leathery surface. TILT You take a moment to look over your snakeskin bodysuit, angling each section to examine its seams thoroughly for any blemishes or wear. XXXXX takes a moment to look over her snakeskin bodysuit, angling each section to examine its seams thoroughly. WEAR Virescent fumes billow from your snakeskin bodysuit as you don it. Virescent fumes billow from XXXXX's snakeskin bodysuit as she dons it. REMOVE A haze of virescent fumes dissipates from around your snakeskin bodysuit as you doff it. A haze of virescent fumes dissipates from around XXXXX's snakeskin bodysuit as she doffs it. Tier 2 - Twisted Retaliation At tier 2, the armor gains reactive (Category D) flares on a successful evade, or if hit by an attack, while in an aggressive stance (forward, advance, or offensive). These flares use a standard maneuver roll to see if they hit. They are toggled ON or OFF with PROD while being worn. The armor's description changes when Twisted Retaliation is toggled ON or OFF, and reverts to the OFF position when removed: Example when toggled OFF: a twisted virid snakeskin bodysuit graced by a glyph-etched crystal Example when toggled ON: a twisted virid snakeskin bodysuit graced by a glowing green crystal This tier also allows access to the TURN verb while being worn, which can toggle an added line below the wearer's inventory when someone looks at them: A wavering haze of virescent fumes surrounds XXXXX's feet, clinging to the ground beside her. Usage Verb First Third WEAR Virescent fumes billow from your snakeskin bodysuit as you don it. A glyph-etched crystal gracing the front of the snakeskin bodysuit glows with vibrant green energy, then suddenly flickers and fades. [PROD <my> snakeskin bodysuit to turn on Twisted Retaliation.] Virescent fumes billow from XXXXX's snakeskin bodysuit as she dons it. A glyph-etched crystal gracing the front of the snakeskin bodysuit glows with vibrant green energy, then suddenly flickers and fades. REMOVE A haze of virescent fumes dissipates from around your snakeskin bodysuit as you doff it, and the scintillating green glow radiating from the snakeskin bodysuit's crystal suddenly flickers and fades. A haze of virescent fumes dissipates from around XXXXX's snakeskin bodysuit as she doffs it, and the scintillating green glow radiating from the snakeskin bodysuit's crystal suddenly flickers and fades. PROD (toggle ON) You prod a glyph-etched crystal gracing the front of your snakeskin bodysuit, and the crystal flickers and shimmers as it begins to radiate a scintillating green glow. [Twisted Retaliation is now ON.] Roundtime: 2 sec. XXXXX prods a glyph-etched crystal gracing the front of her snakeskin bodysuit, and the crystal flickers and shimmers as it begins to radiate a scintillating green glow. PROD (toggle OFF) You prod a glowing green crystal gracing the front of your snakeskin bodysuit, and the scintillating green glow radiating from the crystal suddenly flickers and fades. [Twisted Retaliation is now OFF.] Roundtime: 2 sec. XXXXX prods a glowing green crystal gracing the front of her snakeskin bodysuit, and the scintillating green glow radiating from the crystal suddenly flickers and fades. TURN You grasp a glowing green crystal gracing the front of your snakeskin bodysuit and turn it with a barely audible *click*. [The bodysuit will show virescent fumes when others look at you.] XXXXX grasps a glowing green crystal gracing the front of her snakeskin bodysuit and turns it with a barely audible *click*. Tier 3 - Twisted Augmentations At tier 3, the armor gains a standard flare chance to grant a +5 bonus to TD against hostile warding spells. It also gains a standard flare chance to penalize maneuver-based spells and abilities made against the wearer by 5. These abilities will only activate while in an aggressive stance (forward, advance, or offensive). Additionally, the armor gains a bonus to its chance to hit with Twisted Retaliation. Tier 4 - Twisted Synergy At tier 4, the armor gains a cooldown ability called Twisted Synergy. Twisted Synergy can be activated using TOUCH while being worn, and requires Twisted Retaliation to be toggled ON. This buff lasts for 30 seconds, and has a 5 minute cooldown. (This cooldown applies to both the character and the armor.) While empowered with this buff, all Category D flares and abilities from the worn armor, and any Twisted weapons and/or a Twisted shield being held gain an increase in their flare rates. At this tier, Twisted Augmentations instead have a chance to grant a +10 bonus to TD against hostile warding spells, and instead have a chance to penalize maneuver-based spells and abilities made against the wearer by 10. Additionally, the armor gains a more significant bonus to its chance to hit with Twisted Retaliation. Usage Verb Status First Third TOUCH Ready You are briefly shrouded by a churning haze of virescent fumes as you touch the scintillating green crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit. A well of energy builds within your chest and flows into your limbs as it harmonizes between you, a scintillating black alloy rapier, a twisted black alloy shield chased with labyrinthine grooves, and a twisted snakeskin bodysuit graced by a glowing green crystal! XXXXX is briefly shrouded by a churning haze of virescent fumes as she touches the scintillating green crystal on her snakeskin bodysuit. XXXXX's eyes flicker with vibrant green energy! Active You are already empowered by Twisted Synergy! XXXXX briefly touches a glyph-etched crystal gracing the front of her snakeskin bodysuit. Cooldown The snakeskin bodysuit's crystal doesn't respond to your touch. XXXXX briefly touches a glyph-etched crystal gracing the front of her snakeskin bodysuit. Tier 5 - Synergy Boost While empowered with the Twisted Synergy buff, the wearer will benefit from a +15 bonus to Attack Strength. At this tier, Twisted Augmentations instead have a chance to grant a +15 bonus to TD against hostile warding spells, and instead have a chance to penalize maneuver-based spells and abilities made against the wearer by 15. Additionally, the armor gains the maximum possible bonus to its chance to hit with Twisted Retaliation. Additional Information Twisted Retaliation Examples Obtained with the Tier 2 unlock. Charging up (no flare): An Ithzir adept swings a twisted crystal-tipped staff at you! AS: +408 vs DS: +330 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +56 = +159 ... and hits for 13 points of damage! Bones in right arm crack. You are briefly shrouded by a churning haze of virescent fumes as a scintillating green crystal on your krinklevelt shirt shimmers vibrantly. Example of flare when evading: A tomb troll swings an iron morning star at you! You are briefly shrouded by a churning haze of virescent fumes as a scintillating green crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit shimmers vibrantly. The crystal pulses brightly as it emits a twisted, prismatic spray of acid that surges toward the tomb troll! [SMR result: 193 (Open d100: 27, Penalty: 5)] ** A tomb troll is struck by a twisted, prismatic spray of acid! ** ... 10 points of damage! Acid gets on the left arm raising some large blisters. The scintillating green crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit momentarily dims. You move slightly, letting the attack pass harmlessly by! Example of flare when hit (can activate in addition to standard flares): A tomb troll's flesh wounds regenerate slowly. A tomb troll swings an iron morning star at you! AS: +266 vs DS: +242 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +51 = +107 ... and hits for 2 points of damage! Thrust catches your chin. Leaves an impression but no cut. You are briefly shrouded by a churning haze of virescent fumes as a scintillating green crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit shimmers vibrantly. The crystal pulses brightly as it emits a twisted, prismatic spray of acid that surges toward the tomb troll! [SMR result: 247 (Open d100: 21, Bonus: 1)] ** A tomb troll is struck by a twisted, prismatic spray of acid! ** ... 20 points of damage! Hit on the arm chars the skin and eats into the underlying muscles! The tomb troll is stunned! The scintillating green crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit momentarily dims. ** Your snakeskin bodysuit releases a spray of acid at the tomb troll! ** ... 25 points of damage! Strike dissolves the tendons in the ankle, effectively severing foot! It is knocked to the ground! Twisted Augmentations Examples Obtained with the Tier 3 unlock. Example of normal TD vs TD Bonus: A shan cleric waves a hand dismissively at you! CS: +209 - TD: +312 + CvA: 0 + d100: +98 == -5 Warded off! A shan cleric waves a hand dismissively at you! The scintillating glow emanating from a glyph-etched crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit shimmers and intensifies as a pulse of energy surges around you, briefly coalescing into a flickering green aura! CS: +209 - TD: +317 + CvA: 0 + d100: +93 == -15 Warded off! Example of Maneuver Penalty: A tomb troll lunges forward at you with her wooden shield and attempts a shield bash! The scintillating glow emanating from a glyph-etched crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit shimmers and intensifies as a pulse of energy surges around you, briefly coalescing into a flickering green aura! [SMR result: -43 (Open d100: 67, Penalty: 5)] A tomb troll's attempt to bash fails miserably and managed to hit herself instead! Self-inflicted blow leaves a tomb troll reeling about comically! Twisted Synergy Messaging Obtained with the Tier 4 unlock. Twisted Synergy BUFF ending, 1st and 3rd person: The well of energy within you subsides, and you pause a moment to catch your breath. XXXXX pauses a moment to catch her breath. Twisted Synergy COOLDOWN ending, 1st person only: You have now fully recovered from using Twisted Synergy. See Also Twisted weapon Twisted shield

Twisted armor Information Type Mechanical Item Classification Armor Item(s) Applied to Armor Alterable Yes Light/Deep Yes Feature(s) Altered Special line Customizable Yes Custom Tier 1: Glow (color), Core (article), Core (noun), Effect Tier 2: Flares Original Release Venue Duskruin Original Release Year 2024 Tiered Yes Number of Tiers 5 How to Unlock Certificate Corresponding Item Scripts Twisted weapon Twisted shield Item Verbs BOW CLENCH RUB TILT WEAR REMOVE PROD TURN