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{{Verbinfo
__NOTOC__
|verb=WAVE
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'''WAVE''' is a [[roleplay]]ing verb that has special functionality for [[Aelotoi]]s, as well as special [[WEDDING|wedding]] messaging.
|type=Roleplaying, System, Special case
|wedding=Yes
|race=Aelotoi
|system=Magic
|special=Demon
}}
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{{boldmono|WAVE}} is a [[roleplay]]ing verb that has special functionality for [[aelotoi]]s, as well as special [[wedding]] messaging.


WAVE also allows for [[Magic item use|magic item activation]]. An item imbedded with the '''wave''' verb activator is the only one that allows a character to target another creature or character with the imbedded spell. Imbedding offensive spells like [[Minor Acid (904)]] is useless unless this activator is used. There is no bonus/penalty to either the activation skill attempt or the spell's duration.
{{boldmono|WAVE}} also allows for [[Magic item use|magic item activation]]. An item imbedded with the '''wave''' verb activator is the only one that allows a character to target another creature or character with the imbedded spell. Imbedding offensive spells like [[Minor Acid (904)]] is useless unless this activator is used. There is no bonus/penalty to either the activation skill attempt or the spell's duration.
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==Usage==
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<pre{{log2}}>
>wave help


There is additionally special messaging for waving at certain [[demon]]s, both for the summoning sorcerer and others.
Usage:
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==Help==
<small>'''''Please Note:''' The option to {{boldmono|WAVE WINGS}} will only appear in the help menu for aelotoi characters.''</small>
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<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
WAVE - Waves
WAVE - Waves
WAVE {self} - Fans yourself
WAVE {self} - Fans yourself
WAVE {target} - Waves at a target
WAVE {target} - Waves at a target
WAVE WINGS {target} - Waves your wings at an optional target.
WAVE {object} AT {target} - Waves an object at a target
WAVE {object} AT {target} - Waves an object at a target
WAVE LEFT AT {target} - Waves what's in your left hand
WAVE LEFT AT {target} - Waves what's in your left hand
WAVE RIGHT AT {target} - Waves what's in your right hand
WAVE RIGHT AT {target} - Waves what's in your right hand
WAVE SET [OPTION] - Shows or sets the WAVE verb options available.
WAVE SET [OPTION] - Shows or sets the WAVE verb options available.</pre>

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


People targets:
'''{{blue|People targets:}}'''
CATHEDRAL WEDDING
CATHEDRAL WEDDING
FIRST PERSON - You wave to (target), sighing wistfully as your eyes
FIRST PERSON - You wave to (target), sighing wistfully as your eyes
caress him/her.
caress him/her.
OTHERS - Person waves to (target), her eyes following his/her
OTHERS - Xeraphina waves to (target), her eyes following his/her
every move.
every move.
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You wave at (target) and blow him/her a little kiss.
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You wave at (target) and blow him/her a little kiss.
CHAPEL WEDDING - You bring your hand up shoulder high and wiggle your
fingers at (target) in a flirtatious wave.
ETERNAL WEDDING - Abruptly, you extend your arm and point at (target)
with your index finger. A wolfish smile plays on your
lips as you twist your wrist with a flourish and curl
your fingers in a beckoning gesture.
STANDARD - You wave to (target).
STANDARD - You wave to (target).


Self target:
'''{{blue|Self target:}}'''
You fan yourself.
You fan yourself.


Object targets:
'''{{blue|Object targets:}}'''
HELD OBJECT - You wave your (object) around.
HELD OBJECT - You wave your (object) around.
HELD OBJECT TO TARGET - You wave your (object) at (target).
HELD OBJECT TO TARGET - You wave your (object) at (target).
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OTHER OBJECTS - You wave to (object).
OTHER OBJECTS - You wave to (object).


Creature targets:
'''{{blue|Creature targets:}}'''
You wave to (creature).
You wave to (creature).


Aelotoi Wing Options:
'''{{blue|Aelotoi Wing Options:}}'''
WAVE WINGS - You gently fan your (color) wings.
WAVE WINGS - You gently fan your (color) wings.
WAVE WINGS (SELF) - You fan your (color) wings, stirring up a small breeze about yourself. Refreshing!
WAVE WINGS (SELF) - You fan your (color) wings, stirring up a small breeze about yourself. Refreshing!
WAVE WINGS (PERSON) - You fan your (color) wings at Person, stirring up the air about her.
WAVE WINGS (PERSON) - You fan your (color) wings at Xeraphina, stirring up the air about her.
WAVE WINGS (OBJECT) - You fan your (color) wings and sweep them forcefully in the direction of (target),
WAVE WINGS (OBJECT) - You fan your (color) wings and sweep them forcefully in the direction of (target),
but the sudden breeze does nothing to dislodge it. Try harder next time?
but the sudden breeze does nothing to dislodge it. Try harder next time?
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larger and more intimidating.
larger and more intimidating.


NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.
'''{{blue|NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.}}'''</pre>

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==Magic Item Usage==
==Usage==
===Roleplay===
<pre{{log2}}>
====Standard====
'''wave my wand at kobold''':
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
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You wave your bloodwood wand at a scrawny worm-covered kobold.
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You wave. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= |1Pview= You fan yourself. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Player |modifier2= |1Pview= You wave to (target). |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You wave to (object). |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Held Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You wave your (object) around. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Held Object with Secondary Target|modifier2= |1Pview= You wave your (object) at (target). |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Held Object with Self Target|modifier2= |1Pview= You wave your (object) around vigorously in a bid for attention. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You wave to (creature). |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}

====Wedding====
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Style |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Cathedral |modifier2= |1Pview= You wave to (target), sighing wistfully as your eyes caress him/her. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= Person waves to (target), her eyes following his/her every move. }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Wavedancer |modifier2= |1Pview= You wave at (target) and blow him/her a little kiss. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Chapel |modifier2= |1Pview= You bring your hand up shoulder high and wiggle your fingers at (target) in a flirtatious wave. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Eternal |modifier2= |1Pview= Abruptly, you extend your arm and point at (target) with your index finger. A wolfish smile plays on your lips as you twist your wrist with a flourish and curl your fingers in a beckoning gesture. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}

====Aelotoi Wings====
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Target |header2= |2Pview= Yes}}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= None |modifier2= |1Pview= You gently fan your (color) wings. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Self |modifier2= |1Pview= You fan your (color) wings, stirring up a small breeze about yourself. Refreshing! |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Player |modifier2= |1Pview= You fan your (color) wings at Person, stirring up the air about her. |2Pview= {{addmetext}} |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Object |modifier2= |1Pview= You fan your (color) wings and sweep them forcefully in the direction of (target), but the sudden breeze does nothing to dislodge it. Try harder next time? |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Creature |modifier2= |1Pview= You spread your (color) wings wide and fan them at CREATURE in an attempt to appear larger and more intimidating. |2Pview= N/A |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}

====Demon Target====
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Modifier |header2= |2Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Non-Summoner |modifier2= |1Pview= You wave at a featureless white imp. The white imp cocks its head quizzically sideways at you. |3Pview= Aulis waves at a featureless white imp. The white imp cocks its head quizzically sideways at him. }}
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{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Summoning Sorcerer |modifier2= |1Pview= You beckon to a featureless white imp. The white imp hurries over to your side and waits for your command. |3Pview= Heathyr beckons to a featureless white imp. The white imp hurries over to her side and looks up at she in an expectant fashion. }}
{{Table end}}

===Magic Item Usage===
The below messaging is an example of a successful {{boldmono|WAVE}} activation for a magic item.
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<pre{{log2}}>You wave your bloodwood wand at a scrawny worm-covered kobold.
1d100: 60 + Modifiers: 273 == 333
1d100: 60 + Modifiers: 273 == 333


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Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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==Examples==
===Wave Demon===
(Someone else's)
<pre{{log2}}>
You wave at a featureless white imp. The white imp cocks its head quizzically sideways at you.

Aulis waves at a featureless white imp. The white imp cocks its head quizzically sideways at him.
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(Yours)
<pre{{log2}}>
SORCERERS:
You beckon to a featureless white imp. The white imp hurries over to your side and waits for your command.

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Heathyr beckons to a featureless white imp. The white imp hurries over to her side and looks up at she in an expectant fashion.
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===Wave Towel===
<pre{{log2}}>
Deftly, you twist your long white towel, and with a quick flick of your wrist, you snap it in the air.
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[[Category:Verbs]]
[[Category:Wedding Verbs]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:WAVE}}

Revision as of 14:01, 20 September 2025

WAVE
Type Roleplaying, System, Special case
Wedding Yes
Race Aelotoi
System Magic
Special Case Demon

This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! WAVE is a roleplaying verb that has special functionality for aelotois, as well as special wedding messaging.

WAVE also allows for magic item activation. An item imbedded with the wave verb activator is the only one that allows a character to target another creature or character with the imbedded spell. Imbedding offensive spells like Minor Acid (904) is useless unless this activator is used. There is no bonus/penalty to either the activation skill attempt or the spell's duration.

There is additionally special messaging for waving at certain demons, both for the summoning sorcerer and others.

Help

Please Note: The option to WAVE WINGS will only appear in the help menu for aelotoi characters. 

Usage:
    WAVE                            - Waves
    WAVE {self}                     - Fans yourself
    WAVE {target}                   - Waves at a target
    WAVE WINGS {target}             - Waves your wings at an optional target.
    WAVE {object} AT {target}       - Waves an object at a target
    WAVE LEFT AT {target}           - Waves what's in your left hand
    WAVE RIGHT AT {target}          - Waves what's in your right hand
    WAVE SET [OPTION]               - Shows or sets the WAVE verb options available.

Verb Info

Verb information for verb "WAVE":

People targets:
CATHEDRAL WEDDING
  FIRST PERSON     - You wave to (target), sighing wistfully as your eyes
                     caress him/her.
  OTHERS           - Xeraphina waves to (target), her eyes following his/her
                     every move.
WAVEDANCER WEDDING - You wave at (target) and blow him/her a little kiss.
CHAPEL WEDDING     - You bring your hand up shoulder high and wiggle your
                     fingers at (target) in a flirtatious wave.
ETERNAL WEDDING    - Abruptly, you extend your arm and point at (target)
                     with your index finger.  A wolfish smile plays on your
                     lips as you twist your wrist with a flourish and curl
                     your fingers in a beckoning gesture.
STANDARD           - You wave to (target).

Self target:
  You fan yourself.

Object targets:
  HELD OBJECT             - You wave your (object) around.
  HELD OBJECT TO TARGET   - You wave your (object) at (target).
  HELD OBJECT TO SELF     - You wave your (object) around vigorously in
                            a bid for attention.
  OTHER OBJECTS           - You wave to (object).

Creature targets:
  You wave to (creature).

Aelotoi Wing Options:
WAVE WINGS            - You gently fan your (color) wings.
WAVE WINGS (SELF)     - You fan your (color) wings, stirring up a small breeze about yourself.  Refreshing!
WAVE WINGS (PERSON)   - You fan your (color) wings at Xeraphina, stirring up the air about her.
WAVE WINGS (OBJECT)   - You fan your (color) wings and sweep them forcefully in the direction of (target),
                        but the sudden breeze does nothing to dislodge it. Try harder next time?
WAVE WINGS (CREATURE) - You spread your (color) wings wide and fan them at CREATURE in an attempt to appear
                        larger and more intimidating.

NOTE:  ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions.  Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging.  Messaging without an option shown applies to all options.  Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.

Usage

Roleplay

Standard

Target First Second Third
None You wave. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Self You fan yourself. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Player You wave to (target). This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object You wave to (object). N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Held Object You wave your (object) around. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Held Object with Secondary Target You wave your (object) at (target). This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Held Object with Self Target You wave your (object) around vigorously in a bid for attention. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature You wave to (creature). N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Wedding

Style First Second Third
Cathedral You wave to (target), sighing wistfully as your eyes caress him/her. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! Person waves to (target), her eyes following his/her every move.
Wavedancer You wave at (target) and blow him/her a little kiss. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Chapel You bring your hand up shoulder high and wiggle your fingers at (target) in a flirtatious wave. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Eternal Abruptly, you extend your arm and point at (target) with your index finger. A wolfish smile plays on your lips as you twist your wrist with a flourish and curl your fingers in a beckoning gesture. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Aelotoi Wings

Target First Second Third
None You gently fan your (color) wings. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Self You fan your (color) wings, stirring up a small breeze about yourself. Refreshing! N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Player You fan your (color) wings at Person, stirring up the air about her. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Object You fan your (color) wings and sweep them forcefully in the direction of (target), but the sudden breeze does nothing to dislodge it. Try harder next time? N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Creature You spread your (color) wings wide and fan them at CREATURE in an attempt to appear larger and more intimidating. N/A This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Demon Target

Modifier First Third
Non-Summoner You wave at a featureless white imp. The white imp cocks its head quizzically sideways at you. Aulis waves at a featureless white imp. The white imp cocks its head quizzically sideways at him.
Summoning Sorcerer You beckon to a featureless white imp. The white imp hurries over to your side and waits for your command. Heathyr beckons to a featureless white imp. The white imp hurries over to her side and looks up at she in an expectant fashion.

Magic Item Usage

The below messaging is an example of a successful WAVE activation for a magic item. 

You wave your bloodwood wand at a scrawny worm-covered kobold.
  1d100: 60 + Modifiers: 273 == 333

  CS: +297 - TD: +3 + CvA: +20 + d100: +22 == +336
  Warding failed!
A ragged wound rips open a scrawny worm-covered kobold's jugular, which begins spurting blood.
You feel as if you need to infuse more mana into your scepter.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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