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| POSE
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Roleplaying
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| Race
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Erithian, Half-elf
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POSE is a roleplaying verb. It also has special functionality for erithians and half-elves.
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Usage:
POSE - Strike a heroic pose
POSE {self} - Preen and strike a pose
POSE {target} - Pose in front of a target
POSE SET [option] - Shows or sets the POSE verb options available.
Verb Info
Verb information for verb "POSE":
People targets:
STANDARD - You wink at (target), toss your head, and strike a pose!
ERITHIAN - You serenely clasp your hands together and bow slightly
to XXX in formal greeting.
Self target:
STANDARD
FIRST PERSON - You preen a bit, glancing down to see if everything is in
place, then strike a pose.
OTHERS - XXX preens and gives herself a quick once-over, then strikes
a pose that is perhaps supposed to be impressive.
ERITHIAN - You steady your breathing and slowly stretch out each of
your limbs in turn, preparing yourself for activity.
Object targets:
STANDARD - You pose in front of (target).
ERITHIAN - With fluid grace, you lean in to examine (target), your
every move exact and intentioned.
Creature targets:
STANDARD
FIRST PERSON - You stare intimidatingly at (target) and pull yourself into a
fearsome pose, brandishing and gesticulating wildly for good measure.
OTHERS - XXX tries to stare down (target), and when that doesn't work,
pulls herself into an intimidating pose, marred only by her
bizarre gesticulating.
ERITHIAN - You adopt a serene, yet observant, pose as you study (target).
No target:
STANDARD
PRONE - You stretch one arm along your side and prop up your head
with the other hand.
KNEELING - You place your hands beneath your chin and turn your eyes
up to the heavens.
SITTING - You lean forward and rest your chin in your hand, a thoughtful
expression on your face.
STANDING - You strike a heroic pose.
ERITHIAN - You steady your breathing and slowly stretch out each of your
limbs in turn, preparing yourself for activity.
HALF-ELVEN
ELVEN CULTURES
FIRST PERSON - You hold yourself up straighter and inhale, striking your most
refined pose in an attempt to look a little bit more lithe
and hopefully more elven.
OTHERS - After darting a quick glance around, XXX straightens her
posture and adopts a refined pose.
HUMAN CULTURES
FIRST PERSON - You take a deep breath and throw your shoulders back while
slightly jutting out your chin, striking a proud pose in a
hopeful attempt to look more human.
OTHERS - After unconsciously trying to cover the tip of her ear, XXX
throws her shoulders back and slightly juts out her chin
in a proud pose.
NOTE: ONLY first person messaging is listed unless it differs substantially from other versions. Wedding messaging will only work with your spouse, all other targets default to standard messaging. Messaging without an option shown applies to all options. Special scripts and areas may override listed messaging.
Usage
Standard
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Position
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First
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Second
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Third
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| None
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Standing
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You strike a heroic pose.
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N/A
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| None
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Sitting
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You lean forward and rest your chin in your hand, a thoughtful expression on your face.
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N/A
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| None
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Kneeling
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You place your hands beneath your chin and turn your eyes up to the heavens.
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N/A
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| None
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Prone
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You stretch one arm along your side and prop up your head with the other hand.
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N/A
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This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
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| Self
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N/A
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You preen a bit, glancing down to see if everything is in place, then strike a pose.
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N/A
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XXX preens and gives herself a quick once-over, then strikes a pose that is perhaps supposed to be impressive.
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| Person
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N/A
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You wink at (target), toss your head, and strike a pose!
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| Object
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N/A
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You pose in front of (target).
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N/A
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| Creature
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N/A
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You stare intimidatingly at (target) and pull yourself into a fearsome pose, brandishing and gesticulating wildly for good measure.
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N/A
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XXX tries to stare down (target), and when that doesn't work, pulls herself into an intimidating pose, marred only by her bizarre gesticulating.
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| Target
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First
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Second
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Third
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| None/Self
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You steady your breathing and slowly stretch out each of your limbs in turn, preparing yourself for activity.
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N/A
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This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
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| Person
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You serenely clasp your hands together and bow slightly to XXX in formal greeting.
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This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
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This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
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| Object
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With fluid grace, you lean in to examine (target), your every move exact and intentioned.
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N/A
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This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
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| Creature
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You adopt a serene, yet observant, pose as you study (target).
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N/A
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This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
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Untargeted only.
| Culture
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First
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Third
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| Elven
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You hold yourself up straighter and inhale, striking your most refined pose in an attempt to look a little bit more lithe and hopefully more elven.
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After darting a quick glance around, Person straightens her posture and adopts a refined pose.
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| Human
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You take a deep breath and throw your shoulders back while slightly jutting out your chin, striking a proud pose in a hopeful attempt to look more human.
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After unconsciously trying to cover the tip of her ear, Person throws her shoulders back and slightly juts out her chin in a proud pose.
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