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'''Spider''' mounts released at [[Rumor Woods]] as part of a new Year of the Clockewerke Devices in 2024. Spiders are summoned by '''a web-covered metal device''', which is a [[summoning item]] that stores their information but is considered a separate item. There are three tiers: [[Spider mount#Common|common]], [[Spider mount#Uncommon|uncommon]], and [[Spider mount#Rare|rare]]. All spider mounts share a similar setup with their appearance. Spider mounts can be male, female, or neutral gender.
'''Spider''' mounts released at [[Rumor Woods]] as part of a new Year of the Clockewerke Devices in 2024. Spiders are summoned by '''a web-covered metal device''', which is a [[summoning item]] that stores their information but is considered a separate item. There are three tiers of spider mounts: [[#Common|common]], [[#Uncommon|uncommon]], and [[#Rare|rare]]. All spider mounts share a similar setup with their appearance. Spider mounts can be male, female, or neutral gender. As with other mounts, spiders can be given a name visible to the owner with a [[Potion of Naming]], available at [[Evermore Hollow]]. Common spiders can be unlocked to the uncommon tier via [[Uncommon Mount Foods]], expanding their verb messaging, ambient message, and available feature options.
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==Appearance==
==Appearance==
<pre{{log2}}>Powered by intricate clockwork mechanisms covered by a carapace of mechanical ''steel'' plates, the spider is comprised of gears, levers, and cogs carefully crafted to move the arachnid about on eight articulated legs. A steam gauge is mounted beneath the hollow '''mechanical''' abdomen amidst a series of discreetly placed release valves with '''steel''' fittings. At the rear, spigot-tipped spinnerets produce silky, gossamer threads for web-making. Mechanical vice-like jaws open to reveal '''curved''' fangs, while two rows of orbicular '''black onyx''' eyes glitter atop a smooth cephalothorax.</pre>
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Powered by intricate clockwork mechanisms covered by a carapace of mechanical> <steel> plates, the spider is comprised of gears, levers, and cogs carefully crafted to move the arachnid about on eight articulated legs. A steam gauge is mounted beneath the hollow '''mechanical''' abdomen amidst a series of discreetly placed release valves with '''steel''' fittings. At the rear, spigot-tipped spinnerets produce silky, gossamer threads for web-making. Mechanical vice-like jaws open to reveal '''curved''' fangs, while two rows of orbicular '''black onyx''' eyes glitter atop a smooth cephalothorax.
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|itemsummary= <!-- Brief explanation of what this tier does, if any. -->
|itemsummary= Common mounts are the least expensive option when considering purchase. They are limited in alteration options that may be allowed through the [[RWShop:Ostler's Den|Ostler]].
Common mounts are the least expensive option when considering purchase. They are limited in alteration options that may be allowed through the [[RWShop:Ostler's Den|Ostler]].
====Available Types====
;Available Types
* wolf spider
* wolf spider
* velvet spider
* velvet spider
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! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Who <!-- (Only if applicable. Additional options would be Demeanor, Location, Climate, etc. Essentially, modifiers to the verbs.) -->
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Who
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|First
! scope="col" style="width: 40%"|First
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|Third
! scope="col" style="width: 40%"|Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| CLEAN
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Arrival
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| All
| colspan="2" | {{addmetext}}
|Hovering over the control panel on the back of your (mount), you press a series of buttons in a complicated pattern. A thick plume of steam erupts, showering the area in tiny droplets of water. That's one way to get clean!
|A thick plume of steam erupts over a (mount), tiny droplets of water showering (player) mounted on its gear-laden back.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Departure
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| All
| colspan="2" | {{addmetext}}
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| CLEAN
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
|You wipe away a slick of oil oozing out from under a solid plate on the side of your (mount). Might be time to head to the workshop!
|You wipe away a slick of oil oozing out from under a solid plate on the side of your (mount). Might be time to head to the workshop!
|(player) swipes at something leaking out of the side of (a/an) (mount).
|(player) swipes at something leaking out of the side of (a/an) (mount).
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-Owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
|Hovering over the control panel on the back of your (mount), you press a series of buttons in a complicated pattern. A thick plume of steam erupts, showering the area in tiny droplets of water. That's one way to get clean!
|A thick plume of steam erupts over a (mount), tiny droplets of water showering (player) mounted on its gear-laden back.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-owner
|You lean towards (a/an) (mount), your hand outstretched and trying to catch a stray strand of silvery web stuck to (mount gender) hind leg. The thread dissolves as your fingers close around it.
|You lean towards (a/an) (mount), your hand outstretched and trying to catch a stray strand of silvery web stuck to (mount gender) hind leg. The thread dissolves as your fingers close around it.
|(player) leans toward your (mount) with an outstretched hand, snatching at something stuck to one of (mount gender) segmented hind legs.
|(player) leans toward your (mount) with an outstretched hand, snatching at something stuck to one of (mount gender) segmented hind legs.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| NUDGE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|DISMOUNT
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner
|<!-- First Person View -->
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
Using your knee, you nudge a gear on the side of your (mount), cogs turning as (mount gender) moves slowly into a lunging position. After a moment, it springs forward!
|<!-- Third Person View -->
A (mount) moves slowly into a position to lunge, gathering (mount gender) articulated legs beneath (mount gender) metal body. All at once, (mount gender) springs forward, (player) astride the metal contraption!
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|MOUNT
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner
|<!-- First Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|<!-- Third Person View --> {{addmetext}}
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| NUDGE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
|Slipping between the slender, mechanical forelegs of your (mount), you stand before (mount gender) sharp-edged chelicerae, under the fixed gaze of (mount gender) eight (current eyes). Reaching up, you push back (mount gender) mechanical eyelids and carefully pry the ocelli from their sockets, discarding them in turn. You replace each simple eye with a (gem held in hand), using the tip of your finger to gently push the jewels into place with a soft click.
|Slipping between the slender, mechanical forelegs of your (mount), you stand before (mount gender) sharp-edged chelicerae, under the fixed gaze of (mount gender) eight (current eyes). Reaching up, you push back (mount gender) mechanical eyelids and carefully pry the ocelli from their sockets, discarding them in turn. You replace each simple eye with a (gem held in hand), using the tip of your finger to gently push the jewels into place with a soft click.
|Slipping between the slender, mechanical forelegs of (mount), (player) stands under the fixed gaze of (mount gender) eight (current mount eyes). Reaching up, (player) pushes back (mount gender) mechanical eyelids and carefully pries the ocelli from their sockets, discarding them in turn. (player gender) replaces each simple eye with a (gem held in players hand), using the tip of (player hgender)finger to gently push the jewels into place with a soft click.
|Slipping between the slender, mechanical forelegs of (mount), (player) stands under the fixed gaze of (mount gender) eight (current mount eyes). Reaching up, (player) pushes back (mount gender) mechanical eyelids and carefully pries the ocelli from their sockets, discarding them in turn. (player gender) replaces each simple eye with a (gem held in players hand), using the tip of (player hgender)finger to gently push the jewels into place with a soft click.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-Owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
|Using your knee, you nudge a gear on the side of your (mount), cogs turning as (mount gender) moves slowly into a lunging position. After a moment, it springs forward!
|A (mount) moves slowly into a position to lunge, gathering (mount gender) articulated legs beneath (mount gender) metal body. All at once, (mount gender) springs forward, (player) astride the metal contraption!
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-owner
|Alongside a (mount), you gingerly nudge one of (mount gender) pistoned legs with your foot. A hiss of steam is the only response as (mount gender) stands her ground.
|Alongside a (mount), you gingerly nudge one of (mount gender) pistoned legs with your foot. A hiss of steam is the only response as (mount gender) stands her ground.
|Alongside your (mount), (player) gingerly nudges one of (mount gender) pistoned legs with (player gender) foot. A hiss of steam is the only response as (mount gender) stands (mount gender) ground.
|Alongside your (mount), (player) gingerly nudges one of (mount gender) pistoned legs with (player gender) foot. A hiss of steam is the only response as (mount gender) stands (mount gender) ground.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| PUSH
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| PUSH
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
|You lay a gentle hand on your (mount), and (mount gender) responds with a soft nudge of (mount gender) head.
|(player) places (player gender) hand on a (mount), and (mount gender) moves (mount gender) head in response.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
|Pushing a lever, your (mount)'s chelicerae slowly closes amidst the unmistakable grinding of metal gears. Better find some oil!
|Pushing a lever, your (mount)'s chelicerae slowly closes amidst the unmistakable grinding of metal gears. Better find some oil!
|A (mount)'s sharp-edged jaw closes slowly amidst the metallic sound of grinding gears.
|A (mount)'s sharp-edged jaw closes slowly amidst the metallic sound of grinding gears.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-owner
|You lay a gentle hand on your (mount), and (mount gender) responds with a soft nudge of (mount gender) head.
|(player) places (player gender) hand on a (mount), and (mount gender) moves (mount gender) head in response.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-Owner
|Placing your hands on a (mount) metallic underbelly, you give (mount gender) a good push to get (mount gender) moving. In response, a thread of silk shoots out from a mechanical spinneret, the web nearly hitting you in the eye!
|Placing your hands on a (mount) metallic underbelly, you give (mount gender) a good push to get (mount gender) moving. In response, a thread of silk shoots out from a mechanical spinneret, the web nearly hitting you in the eye!
|Placing (player gender) hands on your (mount) metallic underbelly, (player) gives (mount gender) a good push. In response, a thread of silk shoots out from a mechanical spinneret, the web just barely missing (player gender) eye!
|Placing (player gender) hands on your (mount) metallic underbelly, (player) gives (mount gender) a good push. In response, a thread of silk shoots out from a mechanical spinneret, the web just barely missing (player gender) eye!
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| RUB
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| RUB
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
|You lift a solid plate on your (mount) underside and remove a small oil can from within a hidden compartment. Pumping the handle on the oiler as you go, you apply lubricant to each segment of the creature's hind legs and rub it over the pistons before returning the can to storage.
|(player) lifts up a solid plate on a (mount) underside and produces a small oil can. (player gender) pumps the handle on the small oiler, applying lubricant to the creature's segmented hind legs. (player gender) rubs the oil over the clockwork machinery and stows the can.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
|Producing a small polishing cloth, you rub the solid surface of your (mount) until you can see your reflection clearly.
|Producing a small polishing cloth, you rub the solid surface of your (mount) until you can see your reflection clearly.
|(player) produces a small cloth and rubs it over the solid surface of a sterling silver orbweaver until (mount gender)'s gleaming.
|(player) produces a small cloth and rubs it over the solid surface of a sterling silver orbweaver until (mount gender)'s gleaming.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-owner
|You lift a solid plate on your (mount) underside and remove a small oil can from within a hidden compartment. Pumping the handle on the oiler as you go, you apply lubricant to each segment of the creature's hind legs and rub it over the pistons before returning the can to storage.
|(player) lifts up a solid plate on a (mount) underside and produces a small oil can. (player gender) pumps the handle on the small oiler, applying lubricant to the creature's segmented hind legs. (player gender) rubs the oil over the clockwork machinery and stows the can.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-Owner
|You rub your hand over the solid carapace of a (mount), searching for a knob or button that will bring the creature to life. (mount gender) remains motionless.
|You rub your hand over the solid carapace of a (mount), searching for a knob or button that will bring the creature to life. (mount gender) remains motionless.
|With a look of utter disappointment, (non owner) rubs (non owner gender) hand over the metallic carapace of your (mount).
|With a look of utter disappointment, (non owner) rubs (non owner gender) hand over the metallic carapace of your (mount).
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| THUMP
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"| THUMP
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
|Eyeing the control panel built into the cephalothorax of your (mount), you grasp a lever controlling the mechanical coxa on (mount gender) rear legs. The large orbweaver begins to thump (mount gender) rear legs against the ground, producing a syncopated beat.
|A (mount) begins to thump (mount gender) rear legs against the ground in a rhythmic beat.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, unmounted
|You thump your fist against your chest in front of your (mount), and the arachnid imitates your action, thumping one of (mount gender) segmented forelegs against (mount gender) hollow underbelly.
|You thump your fist against your chest in front of your (mount), and the arachnid imitates your action, thumping one of (mount gender) segmented forelegs against (mount gender) hollow underbelly.
|In a mocking gesture, a (mount) imitates (player) thumping his fist against his chest by thumping one of (mount gender) long, segmented forelegs against (mount gender) hollow underbelly.
|In a mocking gesture, a (mount) imitates (player) thumping his fist against his chest by thumping one of (mount gender) long, segmented forelegs against (mount gender) hollow underbelly.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-Owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Owner, mounted
|Eyeing the control panel built into the cephalothorax of your (mount), you grasp a lever controlling the mechanical coxa on (mount gender) rear legs. The large orbweaver begins to thump (mount gender) rear legs against the ground, producing a syncopated beat.
|A (mount) begins to thump (mount gender) rear legs against the ground in a rhythmic beat.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| Non-owner
|You thump an open hand against the side of a motionless a (mount), producing a dull, hollow sound.
|You thump an open hand against the side of a motionless a (mount), producing a dull, hollow sound.
|(non owner) thumps a hand against the side of a motionless your (mount) producing a dull, hollow sound.
|(non owner) thumps a hand against the side of a motionless your (mount) producing a dull, hollow sound.
|}
|}
===Ambient Messages===
: <nowiki>*</nowiki> ''Not on the original list for this mount type/tier.''<br>
===Ambients===
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{{itemtier <!-- Copy/Paste x #Tier for item as needed. -->
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|tier=Uncommon <!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Tier # or Tree (Name) -->
|tier=Uncommon <!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Tier # or Tree (Name) -->
|itemsummary= <!-- Brief explanation of what this tier does, if any. -->
|itemsummary= Uncommon mounts are the second most expensive option when considering purchase. They have more options available for noun choices, as well as a wider array of feature alterations at the [[RWShop:Ostler's Den|Ostler]]. Their appearance is similar to the common tier.
Uncommon mounts are the second most expensive option when considering purchase. They have more options available for noun choices, as well as a wider array of feature alterations at the [[RWShop:Ostler's Den|Ostler]]. Their appearance is similar to the common tier.


Uncommon and rare spiders can have their eyes changed by nudging a gemstone into them.
Uncommon and rare spiders can have their eyes changed by nudging a gemstone into them.

====Available Types====
;Available Types
* birdeater
* birdeater
* huntsman
* huntsman
* tarantula
* tarantula

Common spiders can be unlocked to the uncommon tier via [[Uncommon Mount Foods]], expanding their verb messaging, ambient message, and available feature options.
|analyze= <!-- Tier 1/OTS required to be listed here. Other tiers only to list changes between analyzes (so as to not populate duplicate information), and final unlock to be listed in full. -->
|analyze= <!-- Tier 1/OTS required to be listed here. Other tiers only to list changes between analyzes (so as to not populate duplicate information), and final unlock to be listed in full. -->
|affinity= <!-- Brief explanation of affinity for that specific tier, if any. -->
|affinity= <!-- Brief explanation of affinity for that specific tier, if any. -->
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! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Who <!-- (Only if applicable. Additional options would be Demeanor, Location, Climate, etc. Essentially, modifiers to the verbs.) -->
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Who <!-- (Only if applicable. Additional options would be Demeanor, Location, Climate, etc. Essentially, modifiers to the verbs.) -->
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|First
! scope="col" style="width: 40%"|First
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|Third
! scope="col" style="width: 40%"|Third
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|GAZE
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|GAZE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|Turning an orb-like dial on the control panel, you set all eight glittering (mount eyes) eyes of your (mount) swiveling in their sockets until (mount gender) gaze is settled upon nothing in particular.
|(player) flattens himself on the back of a mechanical (mount) as all eight glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop a (mount)'s head swivel in their sockets, focusing (mount gender) gaze on nothing in particular.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|You scrutinize both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop your (mount) head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
|You scrutinize both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop your (mount) head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
|(player) scrutinizes both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop a (mount) head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
|(player) scrutinizes both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop a (mount) head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|GAZE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|Turning an orb-like dial on the control panel, you set all eight glittering (mount eyes) eyes of your (mount) swiveling in their sockets until (mount gender) gaze is settled upon nothing in particular.
|(player) flattens himself on the back of a mechanical (mount) as all eight glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop a (mount)'s head swivel in their sockets, focusing (mount gender) gaze on nothing in particular.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
|You scrutinize both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop a (mount)'s head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
|You scrutinize both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop a (mount)'s head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
|(non owner) scrutinizes both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop your (mount)'s head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
|(non owner) scrutinizes both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop your (mount)'s head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|Hug
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|HUG
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|Wanting to increase your speed, you hug your (mount)'s cephalothorax with your knees, gradually increasing the pressure. The sensors beneath (mount gender) solid plates respond with a boost of steam power, pumping the pistoned legs faster!
|(player) hugs the back of a (mount) tightly with his knees as the orbweaver's scurries about nimbly on (mount gender) steam-powered appendages.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|Hoping to elicit a response, you embrace your (mount), your arms encircling the area where (mount gender) head fuses to (mount gender) thorax. You notice a faint, mechanical whirring within the orbweaver, followed by a soft clicking noise.
|Hoping to elicit a response, you embrace your (mount), your arms encircling the area where (mount gender) head fuses to (mount gender) thorax. You notice a faint, mechanical whirring within the orbweaver, followed by a soft clicking noise.
|(player) wraps his arms around the neck of a (mount), which whirs and clicks in response.
|(player) wraps his arms around the neck of a (mount), which whirs and clicks in response.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|Wanting to increase your speed, you hug your (mount)'s cephalothorax with your knees, gradually increasing the pressure. The sensors beneath (mount gender) solid plates respond with a boost of steam power, pumping the pistoned legs faster!
|(player) hugs the back of a (mount) tightly with his knees as the orbweaver's scurries about nimbly on (mount gender) steam-powered appendages.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|POSE
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|POSE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|Striking a fearsome pose atop your (mount), the mechanical arachnid rears back on (mount gender) steam-powered legs, exposing a profusion of gears, levers, and gauges on (mount gender) metallic underbelly.
|(player) strikes a fearsome pose atop a (mount) as the mechanical arachnid rears back on (mount gender) steam-powered legs, exposing a profusion of gears, levers, and gauges on (mount gender) metallic underbelly.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|Crossing your arms loosely over your chest, you adopt a genial pose next to your (mount), one of (mount gender) articulated forelegs draped amicably over your shoulder.
|Crossing your arms loosely over your chest, you adopt a genial pose next to your (mount), one of (mount gender) articulated forelegs draped amicably over your shoulder.
|(player) adopts a genial pose next to a (mount), which amicably drapes one of (mount gender) articulated forelegs over his shoulder.
|(player) adopts a genial pose next to a (mount), which amicably drapes one of (mount gender) articulated forelegs over his shoulder.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|Striking a fearsome pose atop your (mount), the mechanical arachnid rears back on (mount gender) steam-powered legs, exposing a profusion of gears, levers, and gauges on (mount gender) metallic underbelly.
|(player) strikes a fearsome pose atop a (mount) as the mechanical arachnid rears back on (mount gender) steam-powered legs, exposing a profusion of gears, levers, and gauges on (mount gender) metallic underbelly.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|SCREAM
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|SCREAM
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You issue a sharp cry, startling your (mount) and causing (mount gender) to skitter back and forth in response.
|(player) issues a sharp cry, startling a (mount) as (mount gender) skitters back and forth in response.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|A sharp cry escapes from your lips, alerting your (mount) to your distress. (mount gender) skitters quickly towards you, almost barreling into you in the process before (mount gender) stops and raises (mount gender) legs defensively.
|A sharp cry escapes from your lips, alerting your (mount) to your distress. (mount gender) skitters quickly towards you, almost barreling into you in the process before (mount gender) stops and raises (mount gender) legs defensively.
|(player) issues a sharp cry, causing a (mount) to skitter quickly towards him. (mount gender) stops abruptly before him and raises (mount gender) legs up defensively as (mount gender) tries to shield him from an unknown threat.
|(player) issues a sharp cry, causing a (mount) to skitter quickly towards him. (mount gender) stops abruptly before him and raises (mount gender) legs up defensively as (mount gender) tries to shield him from an unknown threat.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You issue a sharp cry, startling your (mount) and causing (mount gender) to skitter back and forth in response.
|(player) issues a sharp cry, startling a (mount) as (mount gender) skitters back and forth in response.
|-
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|SNAP
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|SNAP
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You randomly pick a button on the control panel and push it. You hear metal gears grind as the sharp-edged jaws of your (mount) snap open.
|Metal grinds upon metal as the sharp-edge jaws of a (mount) snap open, revealing fly-covered fangs!
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|Trying to adjust the alternating gait of your (mount), you turn a crank far too tight, and one of the thin wires controlling the segmented appendages snaps with a loud *THWANG!*
|Trying to adjust the alternating gait of your (mount), you turn a crank far too tight, and one of the thin wires controlling the segmented appendages snaps with a loud *THWANG!*
|(player) scrambles out of the way as a thin suspension wire snaps on one of the segmented appendages of a (mount).
|(player) scrambles out of the way as a thin suspension wire snaps on one of the segmented appendages of a (mount).
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You randomly pick a button on the control panel and push it. You hear metal gears grind as the sharp-edged jaws of your (mount) snap open.
|Metal grinds upon metal as the sharp-edge jaws of a (mount) snap open, revealing fly-covered fangs!
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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|(non owner) snaps (non owner gender) fingers at your (mount), and (mount gender) snaps her sharp-edged jaws at your throat!
|(non owner) snaps (non owner gender) fingers at your (mount), and (mount gender) snaps her sharp-edged jaws at your throat!
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|itemsummary= Rare mounts are the highest tier available for purchase and offer additional verbs unavailable at common or uncommon tiers. They have the widest array of feature alterations at the [[RWShop:Ostler's Den|Ostler]]. They are also only available during their initial run, and are normally discontinued in concurrent runs. For 2024, the rare spider mount was '''a mechanical metal orbweaver'''. Their appearance is similar to the common tier.
Rare mounts are the highest tier available for purchase and offer additional verbs unavailable at common or uncommon tiers. They have the widest array of feature alterations at the [[RWShop:Ostler's Den|Ostler]]. They are also only available during their initial run, and are normally discontinued in concurrent runs. For 2024, the rare spider mount was '''a mechanical metal orbweaver'''. Their appearance is similar to the common tier.
====Available Types====
* orbweaver
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! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Who <!-- (Only if applicable. Additional options would be Demeanor, Location, Climate, etc. Essentially, modifiers to the verbs.) -->
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! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|First
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|LEAN
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|LEAN
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|You lean your back against the side of your (mount), feeling the familiar thrum of (mount gender) steam-powered mechanisms beneath (mount gender) carapace of solid plates.
|(player) leans back against the side of a (mount), seemingly unbothered by the close proximity of his head to the mechanical vice-like jaws of the creature's chelicerae.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You lean to your left, shifting your position on the back of your (mount). The great mechanical beast responds by turning a tight circle before resuming (mount gender) skittering course over the terrain.
|You lean to your left, shifting your position on the back of your (mount). The great mechanical beast responds by turning a tight circle before resuming (mount gender) skittering course over the terrain.
|(player) leans to his left on the back of a (mount). The great mechanical beast responds by turning a tight circle before resuming (mount gender) original course.
|(player) leans to his left on the back of a (mount). The great mechanical beast responds by turning a tight circle before resuming (mount gender) original course.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|You lean your back against the side of your (mount), feeling the familiar thrum of (mount gender) steam-powered mechanisms beneath (mount gender) carapace of solid plates.
|(player) leans back against the side of a (mount), seemingly unbothered by the close proximity of his head to the mechanical vice-like jaws of the creature's chelicerae.
|-
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|PINCH
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|PINCH
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|You pinch an errant bit of webbing stuck to your (mount) spinneret and flick it to the ground. The webbing is quite sticky and not easily flung aside!
|(player) pinches an errant bit of webbing stuck to a (mount) spinneret and flicks it toward the ground.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You turn a small knob on your (mount)'s side, and a jet of steam is released through a tiny valve, causing the orbweaver to emit a metallic, ear-piercing screech as (mount gender) lunges forward. To battle!
|You turn a small knob on your (mount)'s side, and a jet of steam is released through a tiny valve, causing the orbweaver to emit a metallic, ear-piercing screech as (mount gender) lunges forward. To battle!
|(player) lunges forward on the back of a (mount), the solid arachnid emitting a metallic, ear-piercing screech.
|(player) lunges forward on the back of a (mount), the solid arachnid emitting a metallic, ear-piercing screech.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|You pinch an errant bit of webbing stuck to your (mount) spinneret and flick it to the ground. The webbing is quite sticky and not easily flung aside!
|(player) pinches an errant bit of webbing stuck to a (mount) spinneret and flicks it toward the ground.
|-
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|PULL
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|PULL
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You pull a lever on the control panel of your (mount), and it skitters about erratically as (mount gender) legs move in eight different directions at once. Whoa!
|A (mount) careens about the area wildly with (player) on (mount gender) back.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|Approaching your (mount), you run a hand along (mount gender) metallic underbelly until you find a carefully camouflaged lever. You pull the lever, which reverses the direction of steam, causing the mechanical arachnid to slow (mount gender) chittering movements.
|Approaching your (mount), you run a hand along (mount gender) metallic underbelly until you find a carefully camouflaged lever. You pull the lever, which reverses the direction of steam, causing the mechanical arachnid to slow (mount gender) chittering movements.
|(player) pats his hand along the metallic underbelly of a (mount). As if in response, the great mechanical arachnid begins to slow (mount gender) chitterings.
|(player) pats his hand along the metallic underbelly of a (mount). As if in response, the great mechanical arachnid begins to slow (mount gender) chitterings.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You pull a lever on the control panel of your (mount), and it skitters about erratically as (mount gender) legs move in eight different directions at once. Whoa!
|A (mount) careens about the area wildly with (player) on (mount gender) back.
|-
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|SCRATCH
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|SCRATCH
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You mash a series of buttons on your (mount)'s control panel, and (mount gender) begins to paw at the ground with (mount gender) slender, articulated legs while sharp metallic claws scratch the surface.
|(player) holds onto a (mount)'s back as (mount gender) eight articulated legs strike the ground in rapid succession, (mount gender) metallic claws scratching the surface.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|You run a hand over the solid surface of your (mount), inspecting innumerable scratches. It's nothing a good buffing won't fix!
|You run a hand over the solid surface of your (mount), inspecting innumerable scratches. It's nothing a good buffing won't fix!
|With a keen eye, (player) meticulously examines the condition of the solid plates covering the body of a (mount).
|With a keen eye, (player) meticulously examines the condition of the solid plates covering the body of a (mount).
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You mash a series of buttons on your (mount)'s control panel, and (mount gender) begins to paw at the ground with (mount gender) slender, articulated legs while sharp metallic claws scratch the surface.
|(player) holds onto a (mount)'s back as (mount gender) eight articulated legs strike the ground in rapid succession, (mount gender) metallic claws scratching the surface.
|-
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|STARE
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|STARE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You straighten your posture as you stare coldly around the area, nudging your (mount) with your foot in hopes (mount gender) will follow suit.
|(player) straightens his posture as he stares coldly around the area. A mechanical (mount) slowly blinks several of (mount gender) eight eyes in response.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|You place your hands on your hips, attempting to intimidate your (mount) with a cold, unblinking stare. However, you are unable to focus on one of (mount gender) eight (mount eyes) eyes, the orbweaver tilting (mount gender) head in confusion.
|You place your hands on your hips, attempting to intimidate your (mount) with a cold, unblinking stare. However, you are unable to focus on one of (mount gender) eight (mount eyes) eyes, the orbweaver tilting (mount gender) head in confusion.
|(player) places (player gender) hands on (player gender) hips as (player gender) stares at a (mount). A moment passes by before the orbweaver tilts (mount gender) head in confusion, slowly blinking several of (mount gender) eight (mount eyes) eyes.
|(player) places (player gender) hands on (player gender) hips as (player gender) stares at a (mount). A moment passes by before the orbweaver tilts (mount gender) head in confusion, slowly blinking several of (mount gender) eight (mount eyes) eyes.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|You straighten your posture as you stare coldly around the area, nudging your (mount) with your foot in hopes (mount gender) will follow suit.
|(player) straightens his posture as he stares coldly around the area. A mechanical (mount) slowly blinks several of (mount gender) eight eyes in response.
|-
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|WAVE
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="3"|WAVE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|You slide back a panel on the solid carapace of your (mount) and remove a green coral wand from a slot within a small compartment. You wave the wand at the steam gauge mounted on the underside of the mechanical beast's abdomen to no effect. Shaking your head, you slide the wand back into its slot and close the panel.
|(player) slides back a panel on the solid carapace of a (mount) and removes a green coral wand from within the revealed compartment. (player gender) waves the wand at the mechanical beast to no effect. Shaking (player gender) head, (player gender) returns the wand and slides the panel back in place.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, mounted
|Using your knee, you nudge an inconspicuous lever near the foreleg of your (mount), causing it to wave its articulated appendage in the air aggressively.
|Using your knee, you nudge an inconspicuous lever near the foreleg of your (mount), causing it to wave its articulated appendage in the air aggressively.
|(player) nudges a (mount), and (mount gender) begins to wave its articulated appendage in the air aggressively.
|(player) nudges a (mount), and (mount gender) begins to wave its articulated appendage in the air aggressively.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Owner, unmounted
|You slide back a panel on the solid carapace of your (mount) and remove a green coral wand from a slot within a small compartment. You wave the wand at the steam gauge mounted on the underside of the mechanical beast's abdomen to no effect. Shaking your head, you slide the wand back into its slot and close the panel.
|(player) slides back a panel on the solid carapace of a (mount) and removes a green coral wand from within the revealed compartment. (player gender) waves the wand at the mechanical beast to no effect. Shaking (player gender) head, (player gender) returns the wand and slides the panel back in place.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|Non-owner
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===Special Ability===
===Special Ability===
The spider has a rare ability to spin [[knitting]] yarn, but not just any yarn. This yarn comes in metallic-hues and can be crafted of rare fabrics, such as [[naiquard]], [[rusylka]], [[auroralaen]], or [[veilsylk]].
The spider has a rare ability to spin unique [[knitting yarn]]. This yarn comes in metallic-hues and can be crafted of rare fabrics, such as [[naiquard]], [[rusylka]], [[auroralaen]], or [[veilsylk]].


'''Metallic Hues Available''' - alum, brass, copper, electrum, [[eahnor]], [[faenor]], gold, [[golvern]], [[imflass]], iron, [[mithglin]], [[mithril]], [[ora]], pewter, platinum, rose gold, silver, tin, [[vaalin]], [[vaalorn]], white gold, yellow gold, steel
'''Metallic Hues Available'''


'''Materials Available''' - silk, spidersilk, gossmer, [[veilsylk]], [[sunset naiquard]]*, [[sunrise naiquard]]*, [[orchard naiquard]]*, [[river naiquard]]*, [[auroralaen]]*, [[rusylka]]*
alum, brass, copper, electrum, [[eahnor]], [[faenor]], gold, [[golvern]], [[imflass]], iron, [[mithglin]], [[mithril]], [[ora]], pewter, platinum, rose gold, silver, tin, [[vaalin]], [[vaalorn]], white gold, yellow gold, steel


<nowiki>*</nowiki> These materials cannot be dyed.
'''Materials Available'''


===Ambient Messages===
silk, spidersilk, gossmer, [[veilsylk]], [[sunset naiquard]]*, [[sunrise naiquard]]*, [[orchard naiquard]]*, [[river naiquard]]*, [[auroralaen]]*, [[rusylka]]*

Those with * mean that the material can't be dyed

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==Additional Information==
==Additional Information==
===Feeding Your Mount===
===Feeding Your Mount===
Feeding a mount is not mandatory, but it is a fun roleplaying option. This is a mechanical mount... Who knows what it will eat?
Feeding a mount is not mandatory, but it is a fun roleplaying option. This is a mechanical mount... Who knows what it will eat?

==See Also==
==See Also==
* Spider mount [[/Available features|available features]]
* Spider mount [[/Available features|available features]]
* [[Rumor Woods/2024 saved posts#Announcement 3 - Mounts|Announcement regarding available nouns]]
* [[Summoning item]]
* [[Mount System]]
* [[Mount System]]
* [[Rumor Woods]]
* [[Rumor Woods]]
* [[Summoning item]]
* [[Rumor Woods/2024 saved posts#Announcement 3 - Mounts|Announcement regarding available nouns]]

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|verb=CLEAN <!-- Verbs MUST be capitalized when entered. Up to 28 verbs can be added with "verb2=" - "verb28=". Verbs should be listed in alphabetical order, not by tier.-->
|verb2= CLEAN
|verb2=DISMOUNT
|verb3= GAZE
|verb3=GAZE
|verb4= HUG
|verb4=HUG
|verb5= LEAN
|verb5=LEAN
|verb6= NUDGE
|verb6=MOUNT
|verb7= PINCH
|verb7=NUDGE
|verb8= POSE
|verb8=PINCH
|verb9= PULL
|verb9=POSE
|verb10= RUB
|verb10=PULL
|verb11= SCRATCH
|verb11=PUSH
|verb12= SCREAM
|verb12=RUB
|verb13= SNAP
|verb13=SCRATCH
|verb14= STARE
|verb14=SCREAM
|verb15= THUMP
|verb15=SNAP
|verb16= TOUCH
|verb16=STARE
|verb17= WAVE
|verb17=THUMP
|verb18=WAVE
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[[Category:Rumor Woods]]
[[Category:Rumor Woods]]
[[Category:Mount System]]
[[Category:Mount System]]
[[category:2024 - Year of the Clockwerke Devices]]
[[Category:2024 - Year of the Clockwerke Devices]]

Revision as of 07:43, 10 September 2025

Spider mounts released at Rumor Woods as part of a new Year of the Clockewerke Devices in 2024. Spiders are summoned by a web-covered metal device, which is a summoning item that stores their information but is considered a separate item. There are three tiers of spider mounts: common, uncommon, and rare. All spider mounts share a similar setup with their appearance. Spider mounts can be male, female, or neutral gender. As with other mounts, spiders can be given a name visible to the owner with a Potion of Naming, available at Evermore Hollow. Common spiders can be unlocked to the uncommon tier via Uncommon Mount Foods, expanding their verb messaging, ambient message, and available feature options.

Appearance

Powered by intricate clockwork mechanisms covered by a carapace of mechanical steel plates, the spider is comprised of gears, levers, and cogs carefully crafted to move the arachnid about on eight articulated legs.  A steam gauge is mounted beneath the hollow mechanical abdomen amidst a series of discreetly placed release valves with steel fittings.  At the rear, spigot-tipped spinnerets produce silky, gossamer threads for web-making.  Mechanical vice-like jaws open to reveal curved fangs, while two rows of orbicular black onyx eyes glitter atop a smooth cephalothorax.

Common

Common mounts are the least expensive option when considering purchase. They are limited in alteration options that may be allowed through the Ostler.

Available Types
  • wolf spider
  • velvet spider

Usage

Verb Who First Third
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CLEAN Owner, unmounted You wipe away a slick of oil oozing out from under a solid plate on the side of your (mount). Might be time to head to the workshop! (player) swipes at something leaking out of the side of (a/an) (mount).
Owner, mounted Hovering over the control panel on the back of your (mount), you press a series of buttons in a complicated pattern. A thick plume of steam erupts, showering the area in tiny droplets of water. That's one way to get clean! A thick plume of steam erupts over a (mount), tiny droplets of water showering (player) mounted on its gear-laden back.
Non-owner You lean towards (a/an) (mount), your hand outstretched and trying to catch a stray strand of silvery web stuck to (mount gender) hind leg. The thread dissolves as your fingers close around it. (player) leans toward your (mount) with an outstretched hand, snatching at something stuck to one of (mount gender) segmented hind legs.
DISMOUNT Owner This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
MOUNT Owner This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
NUDGE Owner, unmounted Slipping between the slender, mechanical forelegs of your (mount), you stand before (mount gender) sharp-edged chelicerae, under the fixed gaze of (mount gender) eight (current eyes). Reaching up, you push back (mount gender) mechanical eyelids and carefully pry the ocelli from their sockets, discarding them in turn. You replace each simple eye with a (gem held in hand), using the tip of your finger to gently push the jewels into place with a soft click. Slipping between the slender, mechanical forelegs of (mount), (player) stands under the fixed gaze of (mount gender) eight (current mount eyes). Reaching up, (player) pushes back (mount gender) mechanical eyelids and carefully pries the ocelli from their sockets, discarding them in turn. (player gender) replaces each simple eye with a (gem held in players hand), using the tip of (player hgender)finger to gently push the jewels into place with a soft click.
Owner, mounted Using your knee, you nudge a gear on the side of your (mount), cogs turning as (mount gender) moves slowly into a lunging position. After a moment, it springs forward! A (mount) moves slowly into a position to lunge, gathering (mount gender) articulated legs beneath (mount gender) metal body. All at once, (mount gender) springs forward, (player) astride the metal contraption!
Non-owner Alongside a (mount), you gingerly nudge one of (mount gender) pistoned legs with your foot. A hiss of steam is the only response as (mount gender) stands her ground. Alongside your (mount), (player) gingerly nudges one of (mount gender) pistoned legs with (player gender) foot. A hiss of steam is the only response as (mount gender) stands (mount gender) ground.
PUSH Owner, unmounted You lay a gentle hand on your (mount), and (mount gender) responds with a soft nudge of (mount gender) head. (player) places (player gender) hand on a (mount), and (mount gender) moves (mount gender) head in response.
Owner, mounted Pushing a lever, your (mount)'s chelicerae slowly closes amidst the unmistakable grinding of metal gears. Better find some oil! A (mount)'s sharp-edged jaw closes slowly amidst the metallic sound of grinding gears.
Non-owner Placing your hands on a (mount) metallic underbelly, you give (mount gender) a good push to get (mount gender) moving. In response, a thread of silk shoots out from a mechanical spinneret, the web nearly hitting you in the eye! Placing (player gender) hands on your (mount) metallic underbelly, (player) gives (mount gender) a good push. In response, a thread of silk shoots out from a mechanical spinneret, the web just barely missing (player gender) eye!
RUB Owner, unmounted You lift a solid plate on your (mount) underside and remove a small oil can from within a hidden compartment. Pumping the handle on the oiler as you go, you apply lubricant to each segment of the creature's hind legs and rub it over the pistons before returning the can to storage. (player) lifts up a solid plate on a (mount) underside and produces a small oil can. (player gender) pumps the handle on the small oiler, applying lubricant to the creature's segmented hind legs. (player gender) rubs the oil over the clockwork machinery and stows the can.
Owner, mounted Producing a small polishing cloth, you rub the solid surface of your (mount) until you can see your reflection clearly. (player) produces a small cloth and rubs it over the solid surface of a sterling silver orbweaver until (mount gender)'s gleaming.
Non-owner You rub your hand over the solid carapace of a (mount), searching for a knob or button that will bring the creature to life. (mount gender) remains motionless. With a look of utter disappointment, (non owner) rubs (non owner gender) hand over the metallic carapace of your (mount).
THUMP Owner, unmounted You thump your fist against your chest in front of your (mount), and the arachnid imitates your action, thumping one of (mount gender) segmented forelegs against (mount gender) hollow underbelly. In a mocking gesture, a (mount) imitates (player) thumping his fist against his chest by thumping one of (mount gender) long, segmented forelegs against (mount gender) hollow underbelly.
Owner, mounted Eyeing the control panel built into the cephalothorax of your (mount), you grasp a lever controlling the mechanical coxa on (mount gender) rear legs. The large orbweaver begins to thump (mount gender) rear legs against the ground, producing a syncopated beat. A (mount) begins to thump (mount gender) rear legs against the ground in a rhythmic beat.
Non-owner You thump an open hand against the side of a motionless a (mount), producing a dull, hollow sound. (non owner) thumps a hand against the side of a motionless your (mount) producing a dull, hollow sound.

Ambient Messages

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Uncommon

Uncommon mounts are the second most expensive option when considering purchase. They have more options available for noun choices, as well as a wider array of feature alterations at the Ostler. Their appearance is similar to the common tier.

Uncommon and rare spiders can have their eyes changed by nudging a gemstone into them.

Available Types
  • birdeater
  • huntsman
  • tarantula
Common spiders can be unlocked to the uncommon tier via Uncommon Mount Foods, expanding their verb messaging, ambient message, and available feature options.

Usage

Verb Who First Third
GAZE Owner, unmounted You scrutinize both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop your (mount) head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze. (player) scrutinizes both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop a (mount) head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
Owner, mounted Turning an orb-like dial on the control panel, you set all eight glittering (mount eyes) eyes of your (mount) swiveling in their sockets until (mount gender) gaze is settled upon nothing in particular. (player) flattens himself on the back of a mechanical (mount) as all eight glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop a (mount)'s head swivel in their sockets, focusing (mount gender) gaze on nothing in particular.
Non-owner You scrutinize both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop a (mount)'s head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze. (non owner) scrutinizes both rows of glittering (mount eyes) eyes atop your (mount)'s head and think better of a staring contest, averting your gaze.
HUG Owner, unmounted Hoping to elicit a response, you embrace your (mount), your arms encircling the area where (mount gender) head fuses to (mount gender) thorax. You notice a faint, mechanical whirring within the orbweaver, followed by a soft clicking noise. (player) wraps his arms around the neck of a (mount), which whirs and clicks in response.
Owner, mounted Wanting to increase your speed, you hug your (mount)'s cephalothorax with your knees, gradually increasing the pressure. The sensors beneath (mount gender) solid plates respond with a boost of steam power, pumping the pistoned legs faster! (player) hugs the back of a (mount) tightly with his knees as the orbweaver's scurries about nimbly on (mount gender) steam-powered appendages.
Non-owner You rethink hugging a (mount) as (mount gender) imitates your embrace by fanning her mechanical forelegs in the air at you aggressively. (non owner) leans in to hug your (mount) and then pauses, backing off as the orbweaver fans her mechanical forelegs in the air at him aggressively.
POSE Owner, unmounted Crossing your arms loosely over your chest, you adopt a genial pose next to your (mount), one of (mount gender) articulated forelegs draped amicably over your shoulder. (player) adopts a genial pose next to a (mount), which amicably drapes one of (mount gender) articulated forelegs over his shoulder.
Owner, mounted Striking a fearsome pose atop your (mount), the mechanical arachnid rears back on (mount gender) steam-powered legs, exposing a profusion of gears, levers, and gauges on (mount gender) metallic underbelly. (player) strikes a fearsome pose atop a (mount) as the mechanical arachnid rears back on (mount gender) steam-powered legs, exposing a profusion of gears, levers, and gauges on (mount gender) metallic underbelly.
Non-owner Posing no threat to a (mount), (mount gender) ignores your presence. Posing no threat to your (mount), (mount gender) ignores (non owner)'s presence.
SCREAM Owner, unmounted A sharp cry escapes from your lips, alerting your (mount) to your distress. (mount gender) skitters quickly towards you, almost barreling into you in the process before (mount gender) stops and raises (mount gender) legs defensively. (player) issues a sharp cry, causing a (mount) to skitter quickly towards him. (mount gender) stops abruptly before him and raises (mount gender) legs up defensively as (mount gender) tries to shield him from an unknown threat.
Owner, mounted You issue a sharp cry, startling your (mount) and causing (mount gender) to skitter back and forth in response. (player) issues a sharp cry, startling a (mount) as (mount gender) skitters back and forth in response.
Non-owner You yelp loudly at a (mount), causing her to skitter nervously away from you. (non owner) yelps loudly at your (mount), causing her to skitter nervously away from him.
SNAP Owner, unmounted Trying to adjust the alternating gait of your (mount), you turn a crank far too tight, and one of the thin wires controlling the segmented appendages snaps with a loud *THWANG!* (player) scrambles out of the way as a thin suspension wire snaps on one of the segmented appendages of a (mount).
Owner, mounted You randomly pick a button on the control panel and push it. You hear metal gears grind as the sharp-edged jaws of your (mount) snap open. Metal grinds upon metal as the sharp-edge jaws of a (mount) snap open, revealing fly-covered fangs!
Non-owner You snap your fingers at a (mount), and (mount gender) snaps her sharp-edged jaws at your throat! (non owner) snaps (non owner gender) fingers at your (mount), and (mount gender) snaps her sharp-edged jaws at your throat!

Ambient Messages

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Rare

Rare mounts are the highest tier available for purchase and offer additional verbs unavailable at common or uncommon tiers. They have the widest array of feature alterations at the Ostler. They are also only available during their initial run, and are normally discontinued in concurrent runs. For 2024, the rare spider mount was a mechanical metal orbweaver. Their appearance is similar to the common tier.

Usage

Verb Who First Third
LEAN Owner, unmounted You lean your back against the side of your (mount), feeling the familiar thrum of (mount gender) steam-powered mechanisms beneath (mount gender) carapace of solid plates. (player) leans back against the side of a (mount), seemingly unbothered by the close proximity of his head to the mechanical vice-like jaws of the creature's chelicerae.
Owner, mounted You lean to your left, shifting your position on the back of your (mount). The great mechanical beast responds by turning a tight circle before resuming (mount gender) skittering course over the terrain. (player) leans to his left on the back of a (mount). The great mechanical beast responds by turning a tight circle before resuming (mount gender) original course.
Non-owner You lean towards a (mount), and (mount gender) creeps a half step backward. As (non owner) leans toward your (mount), (mount gender) creeps a half step backward.
PINCH Owner, unmounted You pinch an errant bit of webbing stuck to your (mount) spinneret and flick it to the ground. The webbing is quite sticky and not easily flung aside! (player) pinches an errant bit of webbing stuck to a (mount) spinneret and flicks it toward the ground.
Owner, mounted You turn a small knob on your (mount)'s side, and a jet of steam is released through a tiny valve, causing the orbweaver to emit a metallic, ear-piercing screech as (mount gender) lunges forward. To battle! (player) lunges forward on the back of a (mount), the solid arachnid emitting a metallic, ear-piercing screech.
Non-owner You attempt to pinch a strand of glistening spidersilk from a (mount), but (mount gender) pinches your finger with one of her metal claws instead. Ow! That hurts! (non owner) reaches toward a strand of glistening spidersilk on your (mount) but is met with a pinch from one of her metal claws instead. That's gotta hurt!
PULL Owner, unmounted Approaching your (mount), you run a hand along (mount gender) metallic underbelly until you find a carefully camouflaged lever. You pull the lever, which reverses the direction of steam, causing the mechanical arachnid to slow (mount gender) chittering movements. (player) pats his hand along the metallic underbelly of a (mount). As if in response, the great mechanical arachnid begins to slow (mount gender) chitterings.
Owner, mounted You pull a lever on the control panel of your (mount), and it skitters about erratically as (mount gender) legs move in eight different directions at once. Whoa! A (mount) careens about the area wildly with (player) on (mount gender) back.
Non-owner You spy a lever on the rear of a (mount) and give it a good pull! There is a soft *click*, but nothing else happens. (non owner) pulls at a small lever on the rear of your (mount) and gives it a good pull! There is a soft *click*, but nothing else happens.
SCRATCH Owner, unmounted You run a hand over the solid surface of your (mount), inspecting innumerable scratches. It's nothing a good buffing won't fix! With a keen eye, (player) meticulously examines the condition of the solid plates covering the body of a (mount).
Owner, mounted You mash a series of buttons on your (mount)'s control panel, and (mount gender) begins to paw at the ground with (mount gender) slender, articulated legs while sharp metallic claws scratch the surface. (player) holds onto a (mount)'s back as (mount gender) eight articulated legs strike the ground in rapid succession, (mount gender) metallic claws scratching the surface.
Non-owner You rake your nails over the solid exterior of a (mount), creating an unpleasant screeching noise. (non owner) rakes (non owner gender) nails over the solid exterior of your (mount), creating an unpleasant screeching noise.
STARE Owner, unmounted You place your hands on your hips, attempting to intimidate your (mount) with a cold, unblinking stare. However, you are unable to focus on one of (mount gender) eight (mount eyes) eyes, the orbweaver tilting (mount gender) head in confusion. (player) places (player gender) hands on (player gender) hips as (player gender) stares at a (mount). A moment passes by before the orbweaver tilts (mount gender) head in confusion, slowly blinking several of (mount gender) eight (mount eyes) eyes.
Owner, mounted You straighten your posture as you stare coldly around the area, nudging your (mount) with your foot in hopes (mount gender) will follow suit. (player) straightens his posture as he stares coldly around the area. A mechanical (mount) slowly blinks several of (mount gender) eight eyes in response.
Non-owner You attempt to stare into one of a (mount)'s eight (mount eyes) eyes, but all (mount gender) does in return is slowly blink. (non owner) attempts to stare into one of your (mount)'s eight (mount eyes) eyes, but all (mount gender) does in return is slowly blink.
WAVE Owner, unmounted You slide back a panel on the solid carapace of your (mount) and remove a green coral wand from a slot within a small compartment. You wave the wand at the steam gauge mounted on the underside of the mechanical beast's abdomen to no effect. Shaking your head, you slide the wand back into its slot and close the panel. (player) slides back a panel on the solid carapace of a (mount) and removes a green coral wand from within the revealed compartment. (player gender) waves the wand at the mechanical beast to no effect. Shaking (player gender) head, (player gender) returns the wand and slides the panel back in place.
Owner, mounted Using your knee, you nudge an inconspicuous lever near the foreleg of your (mount), causing it to wave its articulated appendage in the air aggressively. (player) nudges a (mount), and (mount gender) begins to wave its articulated appendage in the air aggressively.
Non-owner You wave your hand in front of a (mount), but (mount gender) doesn't seem to notice you. (non owner) waves a hand in front of your (mount), but (mount gender) doesn't seem to take any notice of him.

Special Ability

The spider has a rare ability to spin unique knitting yarn. This yarn comes in metallic-hues and can be crafted of rare fabrics, such as naiquard, rusylka, auroralaen, or veilsylk.

Metallic Hues Available - alum, brass, copper, electrum, eahnor, faenor, gold, golvern, imflass, iron, mithglin, mithril, ora, pewter, platinum, rose gold, silver, tin, vaalin, vaalorn, white gold, yellow gold, steel

Materials Available - silk, spidersilk, gossmer, veilsylk, sunset naiquard*, sunrise naiquard*, orchard naiquard*, river naiquard*, auroralaen*, rusylka*

* These materials cannot be dyed.

Ambient Messages

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Additional Information

Feeding Your Mount

Feeding a mount is not mandatory, but it is a fun roleplaying option. This is a mechanical mount... Who knows what it will eat?

See Also
Spider mount Information
Type Mechanical
Item Classification Creature
Item(s) Applied to Mount
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep No
Original Release Venue Rumor Woods
Original Release Year 2024
Tiered Yes
Number of Tiers 3
Corresponding Item Scripts Summoning item
Restrictions Mounts can only be altered at the Ostler's Den at Rumor Woods. They CANNOT be altered at merchants or through Sadie.
Item Verbs
CLEAN DISMOUNT GAZE HUG
LEAN MOUNT NUDGE PINCH
POSE PULL PUSH RUB
SCRATCH SCREAM SNAP STARE
THUMP WAVE
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