Quartz Orb Baldric

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Quartz Orb Baldrics were first released during Ebon Gate 2017 at Sorcerer Sartorial and have the ability to hold up to four heavy quartz orb charges depending on the level of unlocking (one charge per tier). Due to the fact that they are not considered a container, they cannot be lightened or deepened. Since Ebon Gate 2019, Tier 5 baldrics have been released on a limited basis at paid events. Tier 5 quartz orb baldrics have the ability to hold up to five charges.

Analyze

Below is the base ANALYZE. Additional information found in the ANALYZE as part of tier unlocks can be found beneath each additional tier.

The item has restrictions on changing the noun.

Looking over the yoke and inspecting its finer details, you realize that it will always need to be "a/n (whatever)/quartz-adorned/baldric or yoke".  This means the item's article CAN be changed.  Only "baldric" and "yoke" are valid as nouns, and the adjective of "quartz-adorned" is unalterable.  Also, the allowed wear-locations are shoulder-worn for baldrics and front-worn for yokes.  So if your alteration involves changing the noun, realize the wear-location MUST BE changed also.

NOTE:  The script's description of the yoke refers to it as "Constructed of layers of (color) (material)..." and bearing a central design of "One nested circles...composed of dozens of faceted crystals," so keep that in mind if you request an alteration.  The material and color of the yoke CAN be changed.  This item cannot accept a SHOW description, since the script already utilizes that mechanism.

The color that the charged crystals glow CAN be changed.  It must be no longer than fifteen characters.

If you were to play with the quartz-adorned yoke, then you'd find that you can analyze, wear, remove, clench, push, and rub it.

This is a Tier 1 yoke, with four tiers in total.  This yoke is sold OTS with one tier unlocked.

SCRIPT NAME: Quartz Orb Baldric

This yoke CANNOT be lightened or deepened at all.

Tier 1

This is the off-the-shelf item.
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! style="width:5em;"|Style ! First ! Third |- ! CLENCH
(yoke not charged) | You close your eyes for a moment and touch the yoke's center-most crystal with your mind, but nothing happens. | ZZZZ closes her eyes for a moment, and the yoke's center-most crystal winks briefly, but nothing else happens. |- ! CLENCH
(yoke charged) | You close your eyes for a moment and touch the yoke's center-most crystal with your mind.
A sudden clarity of thought comes over you, and you realize that you now understand arcane mysteries that were previously incomprehensible. | ZZZZ closes her eyes for a moment and the yoke's center-most crystal winks briefly.
A look of dawning understanding comes over ZZZZ. |- ! PUSH
(no orb in hand) | You push the heel of your empty hand against the center circle of faceted stones set on your quartz-adorned yoke. As you examine the shallow indentations that the stones have left, you think that it might work better with a heavy quartz orb in your hand. | ZZZZ pushes the heel of her empty hand against her quartz-adorned yoke. |- ! PUSH
(orb in hand, yoke not charged) | You press the quartz orb against the yoke's center circle of crystals. For an instant, the orb in your hand glows brightly, and an answering glow blossoms within the yoke's crystals.
A heartbeat later, the orb crumbles to dust that slips between your fingers. | ZZZZ presses a quartz orb against her yoke's center circle of crystals. For an instant, the orb in her hand glows brightly, and an answering glow blossoms within the yoke's crystals.
A heartbeat later, the orb crumbles to dust that slips between her fingers. |- ! PUSH
(orb in hand, yoke charged) | As your press the orb to the center of the yoke's design, blue-white sparks *CRACKLE* between the faceted stones and the surface of your orb. | ZZZZ passes her orb over the quartz design adorning her yoke, and blue-white sparks *CRACKLE* between the faceted stones and the surface of the orb. |- ! REMOVE | You reach up and lift the yoke off your shoulder and over your head, gathering its length into a manageable bundle. | ZZZZ reaches up and lifts the yoke off her shoulder and over her head, gathering its length into a manageable bundle. |- ! RUB | You run your hand along your yoke, ensuring it is in place. | ZZZZ runs her hand along her yoke, ensuring it is in place. |- ! WEAR | You lift the yoke over your head and settle it comfortably across your shoulders, then arrange its length to lie smoothly down the front of your torso. | ZZZZ lifts the yoke over her head and settles it comfortably across her shoulders, then arranges its length to lie smoothly down the front of her torso.

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Tier 2

Unlocking to Tier 2 allows for two charges.

Tier 3

Unlocking to Tier 3 allows for three charges.

Tier 4

Unlocking to Tier 4 allows for four charges.

Tier 5

This tier is a very limited release from paid events. This allows for five charges.
Quartz Orb Baldric Information
Type Mechanical
Item Classification Accessory
Item(s) Applied to Baldric (shoulder-worn)
Yoke (shoulder-worn)
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep No
Customizable Yes
Custom Material type
Material color
Glyph color
Wear location
Original Release Venue Ebon Gate 2017
Tiered Yes
Number of Tiers 4
How to Unlock Merchant
Restrictions No SHOW
Noun must be baldric or yoke
Adjective "quartz-adorned" cannot be changed.
Item Verbs
ANALYZE CLENCH PUSH REMOVE
RUB WEAR


Additional Information

0 Charges:
The yoke is constructed of layers of black brocade that span your shoulders and lie closely down the front of your torso.  Four nested circles form the yoke's central design, which is composed of dozens of faceted crystals, with each crystal ensconced in its own fluted gold setting.  At the moment, all of the crystals appear dull and lifeless.

1 Charge:
The yoke is constructed of layers of black brocade that span your shoulders and lie closely down the front of your torso.  Four nested circles form the yoke's central design, which is composed of dozens of faceted crystals, with each crystal ensconced in its own fluted gold setting.  Of the four circles, the innermost one glows a bright green.

3 Charges:
The yoke is constructed of layers of green brocade that span your shoulders and lie closely down the front of your torso. Four nested circles form the yoke's central design, which is composed of dozens of faceted crystals, with each crystal ensconced in its own fluted gold setting. Of the four circles, the inner three glow a bright golden yellow while the outer one is lit by a dim inner light.

4 Charges:
The yoke is constructed of layers of green brocade that span your shoulders and lie closely down the front of your torso. Four nested circles form the yoke's central design, which is composed of dozens of faceted crystals, with each crystal ensconced in its own fluted gold setting. All four circles glow a bright golden yellow.

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