Gemcutter

Gemcutters are devices that will cut a gem into a new design using a separate player-chosen gemcutter pattern. Specifically, the prefix of the gem will be changed to a <pattern>-<descriptor> <gem> (where <descriptor> can be "-shaped," "-etched," etc.). These items are sold from merchant shops or festivals, sometimes with unique patterns and can be used with other systems such as chrisms. Pattern alterations are restricted and rare. Players PUT a gem and pattern in the device, LOOK inside to see the current settings, and TURN the device to cut the gem. Lapidary boxes were released at Ebon Gate 2017 that do essentially the same thing, and are not restricted for getting customized. Gemcutter Analyze You analyze your <gemcutter> sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions. The creator has also provided the following information: This item may be altered under the following conditions: the gemcutter's form must be something humanoid with a back, a head, and an appendage that can hold something, like a hand, a claw, or paw. It must be made of metal. The gemcutter can have both a long and a show. Only certain patterns made specifically for gemcutters can be used with this item. Try as you might, you cannot get a good sense of whether or not the <gemcutter>'s pockets could get any deeper, but you can tell that the <gemcutter> is as light as it can get. Gemcutter Pattern Analyze You analyze your <description> pattern and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions, but the creator has stated that "The item type should not change." The creator has also provided the following information: This item is used exclusively for gemcutters. It may be altered under limited circumstances. It must be in the format of "a <shape>,<color> <metal>,pattern" like "a lion-shaped yellow steel pattern". You get no sense of whether or not the pattern may be further lightened. Gemcutter Usage Verb First Third LICK Motivated by some strange force, you lick your <gemcutter>. You find that it tastes like fried hair with a subtle coppery undertone. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! LOOK IN (no gem) The <gemcutter> is holding no gem, and there is a <pattern> set in the slot in its back. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! LOOK IN (cut gem) The <gemcutter> is clutching a <cut gem> in its tiny grasp, and there is a <pattern> set in the slot in its back. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! PULL You tug hard on your <gemcutter>, nearly pulling its head off! It sounds like several springs within the <gemcutter> have snapped. Oops. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! PUSH You push on the <gemcutter's> head until it will go no further. As you release it, the <gemcutter's> head spins slowly around in circles, grinning eerily each time it passes its back. Gradually, its movement ceases, with its head facing forward once again. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! PUT <GEM> IN You carefully place the <gem> into your <gemcutter>. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! SMELL You wave your <gemcutter> under your nose and inhale deeply. The <gemcutter> smells faintly of oil, metal, and strangely, baked turnips. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! TAP You give your <gemcutter> a little tap on the head, causing its little noggin to bob up and down in a comical fashion. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! TURN (with gem) You wind up your <gemcutter> several times and let it go. The <gemcutter> winds up and begins chiseling away at the gem. Working furiously, steam shoots out of its head, creating a thick cloud. After a moment, the cloud clears and the <gemcutter> brushes away the dust to reveal a perfectly cut jewel. Note: 30 seconds of Roundtime to use! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! TURN (no gem) You may want to put a gem in the <gemcutter>. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! Additional Information Players can use cut gems in the following systems/items: *Chrisms *Cobbling * Rogue lockpick customization * Runestones (cut a stone and pour an aish'vrak potion on it) * Warrior sheath making * Rare alteration items Stacking Descriptions with Uncut Gems Lapidary boxes usually modify the article (first 15) of the gem they cut, but with "uncut" gems they will modify the adjective (middle 15) instead. Gemcutters always modify the article (first 15), but will remove "uncut" if it is present. With uncut gems, you can combine two lapidary box patterns -- or a lapidary box pattern and a gem cutter pattern -- to put two descriptions on a single gem. To do this: #Use a lapidary box set to the correct pattern for the adjective (middle 15) first. This must be a lapidary box; it cannot be a gem cutter. #Put the resulting gem in a lapidary box or gem cutter with the correct pattern for the article (first 15). For example, using a lapidary box set to "iridescent" on "an,uncut,diamond" yields "an,iridescent,diamond". Using a gem cutter with a star-shaped pattern on the resulting gem yields a "a star-shaped,iridescent,diamond" Altering Patterns Altering patterns is a very rare service, and the shape that is left on a gem must be 15 characters or less, including the article (a/an), any spaces, and the descriptor, including the hyphen: :[a/an {shape}{-descriptor}] color material pattern :The part in [brackets] must be 15 characters or less. Pattern Descriptors *-carved *-chiseled *-cut *-engraved *-etched *-hewn *-incised *-inset *-set *-shaped *-stamped See Also * List of gemcutter patterns * Customary Procedures Gem Pattern Merchant * Lapidary box

Gemcutter Information Type Fluff Crafting Item Classification Miscellaneous Item(s) Applied to Alterable Yes Light/Deep No Original Release Venue Dhu Gillywack Restrictions See analyze. Item Verbs LICK LOOK PULL PUSH PUT SMELL TAP TURN