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'''Mailing supplies''' are used with the [[mail system]] to send letters or items without the need to meet someone else in person. Mailing supplies consist of two core components: containers, which include [[Mailing envelope|envelopes]] and [[Mailing parcel|parcels]], plus stamps, which include [[#Stampbook|stampbooks]] as well as individual [[#Stamp|stamps]].
'''Mailing supplies''' are used with the [[mail system]] to send letters or items without the need to meet someone else in person. Its two core components are containers, which include [[mailing envelope]]s and [[mailing parcel]], as well as [[mailing stamp]]s, which include stampbooks and individual stamps.


Mailing supplies are sold in [[:Category:Post offices|post offices]] in each town or city, with unique offerings available at each post office. In addition to mailing supplies, post offices often sell [[mail paper]], [[Mail signet#Signet|mail signet]] rings, [[Mail signet#Wax|sealing wax]], and unscripted writing quills.
Envelopes, parcels, and stamps are sold in [[:Category:Post offices|post offices]] in each town or city, with unique offerings available at each post office. In addition to mailing supplies, post offices often sell [[mail paper]], [[Mail signet#Signet|mail signet]] rings, [[Mail signet#Wax|sealing wax]], and unscripted writing quills.


==List of Applicable Scripts==

{{#ask: [[Category:Item scripts]][[Has script family::Mailing supplies]]
{{itemtiermulti <!-- Copy/Paste x #Item as needed. -->
| ?Item script=Type
|item=Stampbook <!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Item Type -->
| ?Item script category=Category
|itemsummary= <!-- Brief explanation of what this particular item does, if any. -->
| ?Item script classification=Classification
Stampbooks hold a set number of stamps, typically 10, and can be purchased from a [[:Category:Post offices|post office]]. A stampbook can be used to directly apply a stamp onto an envelope or parcel via {{boldmono|PUT}}, or an individual stamp can be removed first via {{boldmono|PULL}}. Stampbooks come in three mail speed varieties: [[#Stamp Speeds|standard, express, and first class]].
| mainlabel= Script Page
|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 -->
| headers=plain
You analyze the honey yellow stampbook and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
This item is a stampbook. You can PULL it to generate a stamp for use when mailing parcels through local post offices. The stampbook can be altered in the following ways:

* custom image added to stamp
* 15/15/15 alteration
* altering the adjective and article of stamps produced by the book

You get no sense of whether or not the stampbook may be further lightened.
|inspect= <!-- ONLY for when an item has a custom INSPECT to it. -->
|show= <!-- ONLY for when an item has a hard-coded show. -->
The stampbook is a stampbook holding 20 express stamps. Express mail strikes a balance of speed and cost when mailing items. Intricate artwork decorates each stamp:

The light pink stamp is covered with tiny daisies.

You can PULL the stampbook to produce a daisy-inked light pink stamp.
|affinity= <!-- Brief explanation of affinity for that specific item, if any. -->
|itemverbtable=Yes <!-- Answer YES if there are verbs associated with this item. If not, leave blank. -->
}}
}}
: {| {{verbtable}} <!-- REQUIRED if there are verbs for this tier. For instructions on how to use this template, see Template:Verbtable. -->
|- {{verbtableheader|90}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|First
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|Third
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PULL
| You carefully pry a daisy-inked light pink stamp from your honey yellow stampbook.
| XXX carefully pries a daisy-inked light pink stamp from her honey yellow stampbook.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PUT {STAMPBOOK} ON {MAIL}
| You pull an individual stamp out of the stampbook to place on the envelope.<br>You neatly place a daisy-inked light pink stamp on the front of a heavy green parchment envelope.
| XXX neatly places a daisy-inked light pink stamp on the front of her green parchment envelope.
|}
{{itemtiermulti <!-- Copy/Paste x #Item as needed. -->
|item=Stamp <!-- REQUIRED: Must be entered as Item Type -->
|itemsummary= <!-- Brief explanation of what this particular item does, if any. -->
An individual stamp can be {{boldmono|PULLed}} from a stampbook and then applied to an envelope or parcel. Stamps come in three mail speed varieties: [[#Stamp Speeds|standard, express, and first class]].
|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 -->
You analyze the light pink stamp and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
This item is a stamp for use when mailing parcels through local post offices. LOOK at it for more details. It cannot be altered under any circumstances.


[[Category:Item script families]]
You get no sense of whether or not the stamp may be further lightened.
|inspect= <!-- ONLY for when an item has a custom INSPECT to it. -->
|show= <!-- ONLY for when an item has a hard-coded show. -->
The stamp is a common stamp meant to be used when mailing items to other adventurers. Express mail strikes a balance of speed and cost when mailing items. Intricate artwork decorates the stamp:

The light pink stamp is covered with tiny daisies.
|affinity= <!-- Brief explanation of affinity for that specific item, if any. -->
|itemverbtable=Yes <!-- Answer YES if there are verbs associated with this item. If not, leave blank. -->
}}
: {| {{verbtable}} <!-- REQUIRED if there are verbs for this tier. For instructions on how to use this template, see Template:Verbtable. -->
|- {{verbtableheader|90}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|First
! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|Third
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PUT {STAMP} ON {MAIL}
| You neatly place a daisy-inked light pink stamp on the front of a heavy green parchment envelope.
| XXX neatly places a daisy-inked light pink stamp on the front of her green parchment envelope.
|}
==Additional Information==
Envelopes and parcels must have something inside in order to be sent via the mail system. Both [[mail paper]] and [[stationery paper]] work with mail system envelopes and parcels, although each type of paper has its own benefits and drawbacks.

Stamps applied to postcards are '''not''' displayed or indicated in any way on the postcard.

===Stamp Speeds===
Stamps and stampbooks come in three varieties: standard, express, and first class. Both the speed of delivery and the cost to mail it increases with each stamp type.
{{#section:Mail system|costs}}
===Customizing===
Mail system items can be combined to seal envelopes and parcels. This is done via a [[Signet#Mail Signet|signet]] and [[Signet#Mail Wax|wax]] compatible with the mailing system. Wax and signets can modify how the envelope or parcel looks. In addition, stamps are also displayed on the envelope or parcel, allowing for a wide range of customization.

Be sure to {{boldmono|LOOK}} at envelopes received in the mail '''before''' opening them as they are destroyed in the process!
;Envelope, Sealed
<pre{{log2}}>
A heavy green parchment envelope is a parcel meant for sending letters or very small trinkets to other adventurers. Affixed to the front is ''a daisy-inked light pink stamp'' marking the envelope as a piece of ''express'' mail. The stamp is decorated with intricate artwork:

''The light pink stamp is covered with tiny daisies.''

An ''intact'' blob of ''pristine white'' wax imprinted with ''a sprig of aconite wreathing a coiled basilisk'' is affixed to the envelope.
</pre>

;Parcel, Broken Seal
Unlike envelopes, parcels are not destroyed when they are opened. As a result, if they have been sealed with wax and a signet, the broken seal is identified in the parcel's {{boldmono|LOOK}}/{{boldmono|SHOW}} description.
<pre{{log2}}>
A string-bound oilcloth package is a parcel meant for sending items to other adventurers. Affixed to the front is ''a daisy-inked light pink stamp'' marking the package as a piece of ''express'' mail. The stamp is decorated with intricate artwork:

''The light pink stamp is covered with tiny daisies.''

A ''broken'' blob of ''pristine white'' wax imprinted with ''a sprig of aconite wreathing a coiled basilisk'' is affixed to the package.
</pre>

;Spent and Default Stamps
Stamps are single use. Once an envelope or parcel has been sent through the mail, the stamp on it changes appearance to note that it has been used already.

In addition, if a stamp has not been manually applied to an envelope or parcel prior to mailing it and instead the item has been mailed by paying the postmaster directly, the stamp on the outside of the envelope or parcel will not be decorated with intricate artwork. It will still have some sort of default appearance, but the additional lines noting that the stamp's details look like will be omitted.
<pre{{log2}}>
A heavy green parchment envelope is a parcel meant for sending letters or very small trinkets to other adventurers. It is addressed to XXX from YYY. Affixed to the front is ''a small mint green stamp'' marking the envelope as a piece of mail, ''but the stamp appears to have been used already''.
</pre>

==See Also==
* [[Mail system]]
* [[Mail paper]]
* [[Mail signet]]
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{{iteminfo
|type=Fluff <!-- REQUIRED: Mechanical or Fluff. OPTIONAL: If an item is feature altering or crafting, as well, please enter "Feature altering" or "crafting" below this line for "type2=" -->
|itemclass=Miscellaneous <!-- REQUIRED: Valid options are: Armor, Weapon, Shield, Clothing, Accessory, Container, Creature (Pets/Mounts), or Miscellaneous. If more than one classification, additional lines can be added with "itemclass2=" & "itemclass3=" -->
|itemtype=Envelope <!-- REQUIRED: What items can this apply to. Up to 8 can be specified by setting "itemtype2" - "itemtype8". -->
|itemtype2=Parcel
|itemtype3=Stampbook
|itemtype4=Stamp
|alter=Yes <!-- REQUIRED: Can this be altered? Valid response is Yes or No. If there are restrictions, enter in Restrictions line at the end of this particular template. -->
|ld= <!-- REQUIRED: Is this item able to be lightened or deepened? Valid response is Yes or No. If there are restrictions, enter in Restrictions line. -->
|feature= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if feature altering is indicated. Up to 8 features can be entered by setting "feature2=" - "feature8=". -->
|customize= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item is customizable beyond an ALTER. If no, leave blank. -->
|custom= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is REQUIRED if customization is indicated. Up to 5 customizations can be entered with "custom2=" - "custom5=". If the messaging is alterable, simply enter "Verb".-->
|origmerch= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating the original release merchant name, if known. If released as a quest item, please enter "Quest" ONLY. Otherwise, leave blank.-->
|releasevenue= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating the original release venue only, if known. If not, leave blank. -->
|releaseyear=2021 <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating the original release year only, if known. If not, leave blank. -->
|questitem= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item's release was part of a quest/storyline. If no, leave blank. -->
|tiered= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item is tiered. If no, leave blank. -->
|tiersnumber= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if an item has tiers. It is to note how many tiers there are (This includes off the shelf). -->
|unlock= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only required if an item has tiers. It is to note how tiers can be unlocked. Valid options are "Merchant", "Certificate", or "Quest" ONLY. If more than one, enter at unlock2.-->
|legendary= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item/script was released/distributed at an auction or was a jackpot prize. Extremely limited release only (3 or less in existence). -->
|demeanor= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item's messaging is affected by DEMEANOR. If no, leave blank. -->
|loresong= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item has a loresong as part of the base script. If no, leave blank. -->
|corrscript=Mail signet <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has scripts that correspond with it, specifically, they are scripts that work separately AND together in one way or another (i.e. Bloodrunes and MoonShard Pendants). Additional slots can be added with "corrscript2=" - "corrscript5"= -->
|attune= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item attunes. If permanent, enter Permanent; if temporary, enter Temporary (as in, it can be broken). If there is none, leave blank. -->
|attunement= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is only REQUIRED if attunement was indicated. Options are "Character" or "Account". Please note, "Temporary attunement" will ALWAYS be "Character". -->
|affinity= <!-- OPTIONAL: Enter "Yes" if the item requires affinity to work. If no, leave blank. -->
|spell= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has a spell inherent to the script ONLY. Up to 4 may be specified with "spell2=" - "spell4=". Example to enter: Call Familiar (920). If no, leave blank. -->
|enhancive= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has enhancives inherent to the script ONLY. Answer YES. If no, leave blank. -->
|swap= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item is eligible for script swapping. Answer YES. If no, leave blank. -->
|add= <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if the script is eligible to be added to an item. Answer YES. If no, leave blank. -->
|restrictions=See individual ananlyze info for restrictions. <!-- OPTIONAL: This area is for indicating if an item has specific restrictions. If more than one, separate with <br>. DO NOT ENTER ON A SEPARATE LINE. -->
}}
{{itemverb
|verb=CLOSE <!-- 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=OPEN
|verb3=PULL
|verb4=PUT
}}
</td></tr></table>
[[Category:Mail system]]
[[Category:Mail system]]

Latest revision as of 11:20, 8 October 2026

Mailing supplies are used with the mail system to send letters or items without the need to meet someone else in person. Its two core components are containers, which include mailing envelopes and mailing parcel, as well as mailing stamps, which include stampbooks and individual stamps.

Envelopes, parcels, and stamps are sold in post offices in each town or city, with unique offerings available at each post office. In addition to mailing supplies, post offices often sell mail paper, mail signet rings, sealing wax, and unscripted writing quills.

List of Applicable Scripts

Script PageTypeCategoryClassification
Mailing envelopescriptFluff item scriptsContainer item scripts
Mailing parcelscriptFluff item scriptsContainer item scripts
Mailing stampscriptFluff item scriptsMiscellaneous item scripts
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