Twisted shield

Created by GameMaster Marstreforn. Released at the February 2024 run of Duskruin, in a Bloodriven Village shop called Amalgamations. Tier 1 (OTS) At tier 1 (as sold in the shop) these shields have standard (Category B) flares. Acid Edition, which is the only released version of these shields, comes with acid flares and a +20 enchantment. They are constructed of black alloy. Analyze * Twisted Shield - Acid Edition * Available Actions * CLENCH * RAISE * TILT * GET | STORE * WEAR | REMOVE Special messaging when changing stances if STANCE VERBOSE is toggled. Merchants that are skilled with this type of shield may also customize the following: * Bouche: "an angular notch" * Grooves: "labyrinthine" * Fumes: "virescent" * Enarmes: "rigid leather brace" ** Lever: "a twisted metal lever" (not unlocked) ** Flares: "a twisted, prismatic spray of acid" (not unlocked) Combat Unlocks: ** Twisted Interdiction Flares (reactive: acid): NOT UNLOCKED - Chance for extra flares when you block an attack. - Will only flare this way while in an aggressive stance. *** Twisted Assault Flares (offensive: acid): NOT UNLOCKED - Chance for extra flares when you strike a foe with a shield ability. - These flares damage the target twice when they hit. Twisted Interdiction Flares must be unlocked to enable the Lever and Flares customizations. You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the black alloy shield for you. Usage Verb Style First Third CLENCH No Weapon You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield. n/a Holding Weapon You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield as you brandish your steel dagger, drawing it across an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. n/a Scintillating Twisted Weapon You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield as you brandish your black alloy khopesh, drawing it across an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. Your black alloy khopesh trembles with power! n/a RAISE - You adjust your hold on the rigid leather brace of your black alloy shield and raise it to eye level, peering through an angular notch adroitly cut into its side. Virescent fumes sinuously churn over the labyrinthine grooves on your shield. n/a TILT - A shimmering haze of virescent fumes churns over the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy shield as you tilt it carefully from side to side. n/a GET - You remove a twisted black alloy shield chased with labyrinthine grooves from in your dark leather pack. Fumes billow from the grooves on the shield's surface, forming a haze around it. n/a DROP/PUT/STORE/STOW - A haze of fumes dissipates from around your shield as it leaves your hand. You put a twisted black alloy shield chased with labyrinthine grooves in your dark leather pack. n/a REMOVE - Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy shield as you sling it off from over your shoulder. n/a WEAR - A haze of virescent fumes dissipates from around your black alloy shield as you sling it over your shoulder. n/a Some messaging varies slightly based on demeanor. Stance Verbose: Will use this messaging if weapon being used does not already have its own Stance Verbose messaging. Stance Style First Third Offensive - You clench your left fist around the rigid leather brace of a twisted black alloy shield and carefully angle it toward your flank. Virescent fumes billow from the labyrinthine grooves on your shield. n/a Advance - You move into an aggressive stance as you lower your black alloy shield, ready for battle. n/a Forward No Weapon Tightly grasping its rigid leather brace, you bring your black alloy shield forward. n/a Holding Weapon Tightly grasping its rigid leather brace, you bring your black alloy shield forward. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. n/a Neutral No Weapon You grip the rigid leather brace of your black alloy shield as you shift your weight from side to side. n/a Holding Weapon You grip the rigid leather brace of your black alloy shield as you shift your weight from side to side. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. n/a Guarded No Weapon You pull your black alloy shield close to your chest, glancing about the area with a watchful eye. n/a Holding Weapon You pull your black alloy shield close to your chest, glancing about the area with a watchful eye. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. n/a Defensive (not prone) No Weapon You plant your feet and pull your black alloy shield close, moving into a defensive stance. n/a Holding Weapon You plant your feet and pull your black alloy shield close, moving into a defensive stance. You carefully position the black alloy khopesh in your right hand along an angular notch adroitly cut into the shield's side. n/a Some messaging varies slightly based on demeanor. Tier 2 - Twisted Interdiction Flares At tier 2, the shield gains reactive (Category D) flares on a successful block while in an aggressive stance (forward, advance, or offensive). A windwraith claws at you! You bolster yourself against the wind wraith's incoming blow! ** A twisted, prismatic spray of acid surges from the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy aegis and strikes the wind wraith! ** ... 25 points of damage! Quick strike to the left leg! The wind wraith makes no bones about it. You easily block the attack with your black alloy aegis! This tier also allows access to the TURN verb, which can toggle an added line below held objects when someone looks at the character. He is in good shape. He is holding a twisted black alloy shield chased with labyrinthine grooves in his left hand. Virescent fumes twist and churn over the labyrinthine grooves on his black alloy shield. {{ Verb Style First Third TURN Toggle OFF You adjust a twisted metal lever beside the shield's rigid leather brace. [The shield won't show virescent fumes when others look at you.] n/a Toggle ON You adjust a twisted metal lever beside the shield's rigid leather brace. Your black alloy shield trembles with power! [The shield will show virescent fumes when others look at you.] n/a }} Tier 3 - Twisted Assault Flares At tier 3, the shield gains offensive (Category D) flares when used to strike with a shield ability like Shield Bash or Shield Throw. These flares damage the target twice, as shown below. You lunge forward at a wind wraith with your black alloy aegis and attempt a shield bash! [SMR result: 222 (Open d100: 39, Penalty: 18)] Your size contributes considerably to the attack! You lash out with an awesome shield bash! ... 25 points of damage! Attack whistles right through the chest! It's like fighting fog! ... 20 points of damage! Smash to the chest! Good thing there were no ribs there to shatter. Your attack exposes a vulnerability in a wind wraith's defenses! Your black alloy aegis trembles with power! ** A twisted, prismatic spray of acid surges from the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy aegis and strikes the wind wraith! ** ... 25 points of damage! Strong attack rips through the neck! To your horror, the wind wraith's substance flows around the wound without leaving a trace! ... 10 points of damage! Hard strike connects with the wind wraith's back! A thin arc of mist spews forth, evaporating quickly. Roundtime: 3 sec. Twisted shield Information Type Mechanical Item Classification Shield Item(s) Applied to Shield Alterable Yes Light/Deep Yes Customizable Yes Original Release Venue Duskruin Original Release Year 2024 Tiered Yes Number of Tiers 3 How to Unlock Certificate Demeanor-based Yes Item Verbs CLENCH GET RAISE REMOVE STORE TILT TURN WEAR