Alteration Book

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An Alteration Book is a book that can be used to alter certain items without the intervention of a live merchant.

Designs

Not all designs are available for all options.

Patterns: arabesque, dotted, geometric, herringbone, scalloped, scrollwork, scale, sinuous, woodgrain, zigzag, anchor, arrow, bell, chevron, cityscape, diamond, feather, heart, interlocked ring, spiderweb, spiral, wisp

Florals: floral, flower, blossom, amaranth, angelica, aster, begonia, bleeding heart, buttercup, butterfly weed, carnation, cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, clematis, clivia, columbine, cothinar flower, crocus, daffodil, dahlia, daisy, datura, dragonstalk, edelweiss, flamestalk, freesia, gardenia, geranium, ginger blossom, goldenrod, heather, heliotrope, hellebore, hibiscus, honeysuckle, hyacinth, hydrangea, iceblossom, iris, lilac, lily, calla lily, blood lily, tiger lily, snow lily, stargazer lily, water lily, lotus blossom, jasmine, jessamine, magnolia, monkeyflower, moonflower, morning glory, mournbloom, nightshade, orange blossom, orchid, passionflower, peony, petunia, phlox, plumeria, poppy, posy, rose, rosebud, dog rose, primrose, winter rose, sirenflower, snapdragon, sunflower, tulip, violet, wildflower, zinnia

Nature: celestial, moon phase, frost, star, starburst, sunburst, moon, moon and star, crescent moon, nightscape, cloud, storm cloud, thundercloud, lightning bolt, raindrop, snowflake, flame, fire, rising smoke, paw print, footprint, handprint, jack-o-lantern, bramble, branch, cactus, cactus flower, fern, forest, frond, ivy, leaf, maple leaf, mushroom, palm frond, pine needle, reed, rosette, tendril, thorn, toadstool, tree, vine, grape vine, willow, coral, seascape, shell, wave, apple, berry, cherry, cookie, fruit, strawberry, tart, watermelon, marallis berry, sovyn clove, sweetfern

Animals: bat, bear, bug, bumblebee, butterfly, cat, centaur, cobra, cow, deer, damselfly, dog, doe, dolphin, dragon, dragonfly, fish, griffin, ghost, hawk, hedgehog, horse, jackal, kitten, kobold, kraken, ladybug, lion, mouse, octopus, orc, otter, pegasus, puppy, roa'ter, rolton, troll, skull, serpent, snake, spider, starfish, tentacle, unicorn, wolf, wraith, bird, bluebird, cardinal, duck, dove, eagle, blood eagle, flycatcher, heron, owl, peacock, pelican, pheasant, seagull, swan, hummingbird

Professional: bow, sword, shield, shield and sword, crossed sword, scimitar, sickle, claidhmore, boat, pirate flag, lock, key, lock and key, lockpick, scarab, playing card, clasped hands, praying hands, skull, demon, eye, rune, runestaff, runestone, shrunken head, scroll, wand, cauldron, mortar and pestle, artist's brush, brush stroke, palette, palette and brush, lute, flute, harp, music note, gear, sprocket

Religious: anvil, artist's brush, black widow, broken skull, cat's head, chelioboros, clenched fist, conjoined circles, crescent moon, crown, crystal ball, dagger, dagger-pierced heart, doe, dolphin, eight-pointed star, feather, flame, gate and key, grain sheaf, heart, hourglass, jackal's head, key, leaf, lily, lute, musical note, ouroboros, pegasus, rose, tentacled star, six-tentacled star, slit-pupiled eye, scimitar, scroll, serpent, shield, sickle, skull, star, stone giant, stone giantess, sunburst, sword, trident, two-headed serpent, or none.

Colors

Not all colors are available for all options.

You may POUR alchemy or cobbling dye onto the book to provide a custom color from the dye.

You may SPIN a gem onto the book to provide a custom color from the gem.

Pinks: pink, pink-tinted, pink-tinged, dark pink, light pink, deep pink, pale pink, pastel pink, blush pink, blush-hued, coral, coral pink, pearl pink, rosy pink, salmon, salmon pink, twilight pink, fuchsia, magenta, mauve, rose, dusky rose, raspberry, strawberry-hued

Reds: red, red-tinted, red-tinged, dark red, light red, deep red, berry red, blood red, brick red, cardinal red, cherry red, fiery red, flame red, fox red, lava red, rosy red, ruby red, vibrant red, alizarin, burgundy, carmine, cerise, claret, cranberry, crimson, dark crimson, deep crimson, garnet, maroon, murrey, ruddy, sanguine, scarlet, vermilion, wine

Oranges: orange, orange-tinted, orange-tinged, bright orange, dark orange, light orange, deep orange, pale orange, burnt orange, fiery orange, sunrise orange, sunset orange, vivid orange, apricot, carnelian, melon, papaya, peach, persimmon, pumpkin, red-orange, rust-colored, sunset-hued, tangerine

Yellows: yellow, yellow-tinted, yellow-tinged, bright yellow, dark yellow, deep yellow, light yellow, pale yellow, buttery yellow, pastel yellow, amber, dark amber, banana, banana yellow, orange-yellow, canary, citrine, coppery, flaxen, gold, gold-tinged, coppery-gold, golden, honey-hued, honey gold, pale golden, goldenrod, butterscotch, lemon, marigold, mustard, saffron, sunny yellow, sunshine yellow, topaz, turmeric, wheaten

Greens: green, green-tinted, green-tinged, dark green, light green, deep green, pale green, apple green, emerald, emerald green, grass green, hunter green, forest green, ivy green, jungle green, leaf green, lime green, mint green, moss green, pastel green, pine green, sea green, blue-green, celadon, chartreuse, jade, olive, sage, teal, verdant, vert, viridian

Blues: blue, blue-tinted, blue-tinged, dark blue, light blue, deep blue, ahmdir blue, baby blue, glacial blue, ice blue, icy blue, iris blue, midnight blue, navy blue, ocean blue, pastel blue, royal blue, sea blue, sky blue, slate blue, twilight blue, aquamarine, azure, cerulean, cobalt, cornflower, hyacinth, lapis, periwinkle, sapphire, sky-hued, turquoise, ultramarine, zaffre

Violets: purple, purple-tinted, purple-tinged, blue-purple, dark purple, light purple, deep purple, pale purple, nightshade purple, royal purple, twilight purple, amethyst, aubergine, eggplant, grape-hued, heliotrope, indigo, lavender, lilac, mulberry, orchid, plum, thistle, violet, blue-violet, red-violet, wisteria

Whites: white, bone white, cottony white, cream, creamy white, daisy white, downy white, frost white, gardenia white, ghostly white, lily white, parchment white, pearly, pearly white, porcelain white, pure white, oyster white, snow white, winter white, argent, alabaster, almond, beige, coconut, ecru, eggshell, ivory, niveous, pearl-hued, platinum, snowy, silver, silver-tinged, silvery, silvery blue, silvery green, moonlight silver, vanilla

Blacks: black, blue-black, charcoal black, ink black, jet black, midnight black, obsidian black, onyx black, raven black, ebon, ebony, fuliginous, night-hued, sable, grey, dark grey, light grey, ash grey, blue-grey, dove grey, fog grey, iron grey, misty grey, smoke grey, smoky grey, steel grey, stone grey, ashen, pewter, dove-colored, slate-colored

Browns: brown, dark brown, light brown, ale brown, nut brown, oak brown, caramel, caramel-hued, champagne, chestnut, chocolate-hued, cocoa brown, cinnamon, auburn, fawn, ginger, hazel, henna, roan, russet, sorrel, tan, taupe, tawny, topaz-hued, umber, walnut brown, whiskey-hued

Multicolored: multicolored, multihued, colorful, kaleidoscopic, prismatic, rainbow-hued, varicolored, black and white, black and grey, blue and white

Materials

Not all materials are available for every option.

You may DROP an item that inspects as a material in order to use that material in your alteration, if it is not listed here.

Delicate fabrics:  silk, baldachin, bourde, brocade, brocatelle, chainsil, charmeuse, chiffon, crepe, damask, dupioni silk, faille, figured silk, flyrsilk, jacquard, lace, marbrinus, moire silk, muslin, organdy, organza, ramie silk, samite, satin, sea silk, spidersilk, taffeta, tulle, velvet, burnt velvet, watered silk

Everyday fabrics:  broadcloth, burlap, cotton, felt, linen, muslin, oilcloth, sailcloth, tartan, tweed

Leather: leather, buckskin, doeskin, kid leather, kidskin, lambskin, suede

Gauzy fabric:  faille, gauze, gossamer, lace, ridgeweaver silk, taffeta, tatted lace, tulle

Gemstone: agate, alexandrite, amber, amethyst, beryl, blazestar, bloodjewel, bloodstone, crystal, diamond, emerald, feystone, glimaerstone, jacinth, jasper, moonstone, obsidian, opal, pearl, quartz, ruby, saewehna, butterfly saewehna, hummingbird saewehna, moth saewehna, sapphire, star ruby, star sapphire, starstone, sunstone, topaz, turquoise

Metal: alum, brass, bronze, copper, electrum, faenor, gold, imflass, laje, mithglin, mithril, ora, pewter, tin, platinum, pink gold, red gold, rose gold, white gold, silver, silvery, sterling silver, steel, vaalorn, vultite, eahnor, eonake, golvern, rolaren, vaalin

Wood: wood, aspen, birch, cedar, cocobolo, ebonwood, faewood, haon, hoarbeam, kakore, mahogany, maoral, maple, mesille, mistwood, modwir, mossbark, oak, rosewood, rowan, ruic, tanik, thanot, villswood, willow, witchwood, yew, fireleaf, glowbark, wyrwood

Natural: bone, coral, glass, glaes, ivory, mother-of-pearl, shell, tusk

Feathers: bird, bluebird, cardinal, duck, dove, eagle, blood eagle, flycatcher, heron, owl, peacock, pelican, pheasant, seagull, swan

Stemware: glass, crystal

Adjectives

Adjectives that start with a hyphen (-motif, etc.) will be preceded by a chosen design or material as appropriate (silk-lined, rose-motif, etc.).

Always available

elven-crafted, elven-styled, dark elven, dwarven, erithian, sylvan, gnomish, simple, elaborate

Usually available

-motif, -patterned, subtly patterned

Metal

braided, brushed, burnished, filigreed, hammered, lustrous, matte, shiny, twisted, -engraved, -etched, -shaped

Wood

elaborately carved, glossy, lacquered, lustrous, painted, sculpted, striated, varnished, -shaped, -carved

Gemstone

flawless, faceted, filigree-caged, large, shiny, -carved, -cut, -shaped

Natural

-carved, -incised

Leather

-embossed, -stamped, -incised, -tooled, buttery, supple

Fabric

elegant, embroidered, fine, finespun, pristine, smooth, striped, ribbed, tone-on-tone

Other

sleek, tailored

Embellishments

Embellishments generally come after the noun. Embellishments that begin with a hyphen will be placed first in the description, prior to the adjective.

Usually available

design, motif, -motif, accents pattern, -patterned

Fabric

applique, lining, -lined, threading, trim, embroidery, beading, beadwork, -beaded

Embellishments that cannot take a material

engraving, embroidery, design, motif, -motif, pattern, -patterned, toes, baby's breath, cork

Embellishments that cannot take a color

neckline, engraving, carving, baby's breath

Jewelry: pattern, motif, design

Embellishments that can take designs

embroidery, motif, -motif, pattern, -patterned, design, applique, charms, buttons, buckles, fasteners, pendant, totem, inlay, -carved, -cut, -engraved, -etched with, engraving, -embossed, -shaped

Embellishments that can take hard materials (gemstone, wood, metal, etc)

clasps, fasteners, buttons, buckles, high heels, grommets, studs, beading, beads, beadwork, pendants, charms, carving, circlet, diadem, tiara, totems, chains, accents, stays, closures, boning, links, plaques, bars, threading, bells, holder, handle, -beaded, lid, cap, stopper

Embellishment Adjectives

Embellishment adjectives are the words that come between the embellishment attachment and the embellishment to describe the embellishment.

Embellishment adjectives - Fabric - pattern, motif, embroidery, design

bold, contrasting, elaborate, faint, graduated, repeating, stylized, subtle, swirling, vivid

Embellishment Attachments

The attachment phrase is the action phrase that links the item with the embellishment.

Embellishment attachments that can take designs

carved with, chiseled with, engraved with, etched with, painted with, embossed with, stamped with, tooled with, incised with, threaded with, stitched with, graced with, covered with, decorated with, embroidered with, beaded with

Embellishment adjectives - buttons, buckles, clasps

fastened by, held by, secured by

Embellishment adjectives - cords, laces, ribbons, drawstrings, bows, sashes

cinched by, tied by, held by, pulled by

Embellishment adjectives - beads, beadwork, beading

dotted with, festooned with, strung by, displaying

Embellishment adjectives - threading

shot with, shot through with, woven with

Embellishment adjectives - fringe, tassels

dangling, dripping, edged with

Embellishment adjectives - overskirt, underskirt, crinoline, petticoat

layered over, split over, front-split over

Embellishment adjectives - filigree

caged by

Embellishment adjectives - circlet, tiara, diadem

cascading from, falling from, suspended by

Embellishment adjectives - designs - cloth

accented by, threaded with, stitched with, graced with, covered with, decorated with, embroidered with, beaded with, dotted with

Embellishment adjectives - designs - gemstone

accented by, carved with, chiseled with

Embellishment adjectives - designs - metal

accented by, engraved with, etched with

Embellishment adjectives - designs - leather

accented by, embossed with, stamped with, tooled with, incised with

Containers

Adjectives

compact, large, small, formal, structured

Embellishments

drawstring, flap, strap, straps, clasp, clasps, fastener, studs

Button, buckle, clasp etc, adjectives

oversized, small, tiny, polished, round, simple, smooth, square

Backpacks

Nouns

pack, backpack, carryall, sack, rucksack, haversack, knapsack, bag, case, tote

Shoulder-slung

Nouns

bag, carryall, case, harness, messenger bag, musette, purse, pack, sack, reticule, satchel, tote

Pouch

Nouns

pouch, belt pouch, gem pouch, coin pouch, bag, sack, satchel, hip-satchel

Clothing

Embellishment Adjectives - neckline

low-cut, daringly cut, high, plunging, lace-edged, keyhole, square, sweetheart

Embellishment Adjectives - fringe, tassels

dangling, evenly spaced, evenly cut, knotted, beaded, thick, heavy, light, wispy

Belt

Nouns

belt, sash, hip-sash, hip-scarf

Hat

Noun

cap, hat, tricorn, cavalier hat

Adjective

floppy, narrow, round, short, sleek, smooth, tall, curve-brimmed, wide-brimmed, feather-adorned

Embellishments

band, veil, netting, brim, feather, feathers, plume, plumes

Feather adjectives

large, long, oversized, short, small, trailing

Shirts

Nouns

shirt, tunic, blouse, tabard, doublet

Gowns

Nouns

gown, dress, frock, sundress, houppelande, cotehardie, kirtle, ballgown, bliaut, wedding dress, bridal gown

Embellishment adjectives

soft, sheer, sleek, stiff, silver-threaded, gold-threaded, sequined

Embellishment adjectives - train, skirt, petticoat

asymmetric, crisp, diaphanous, dramatic, flounced, flowing, frilly, gathered, graduated, lace-inset, layered, long, multilayered, tiered, multitiered, narrow, ombre-dyed, pinned, pleated, rustling, shredded, sweeping, voluminous, wide

Embellishment adjectives - train

trailing

Embellishment adjectives - sleeves

diaphanous, frilly, narrow, pleated, wide, sequined

Embellishment adjectives - bodice

low-cut, open-backed, back-laced, front-laced, tightly laced, narrow-waisted, wasp-waisted

Skirts

Nouns

skirt, skirts, kerchief skirt, circle skirt, wrap-skirt, kilt, greatkilt

Adjectives

sleek, tailored, asymmetric, crisp, fitted, side-laced, side-slit, svelte

Embellishments

overskirt, overskirts, underskirt, underskirts, underskirting, crinoline, petticoat, petticoats, bustle, capelet, train, bustled train, fishtail train, forked train, sweep train, watteau train, sash, sashes, bow, bows, ribbons, overlay, panels, paneling, buttons

Embellishment adjectives

soft, sheer, sleek, stiff, silver-threaded, gold-threaded, sequined

Cloaks

Noun

cape, cloak, capelet, coat, greatcoat, jacket, kimono, longcoat, longcloak, greatcloak, mantle, pelisse, mandelion, surcoat, surcote, jerkin, burnoose, robe, robes

Adjectives

draped, knee-length, hip-length, thigh-length, floor-length, flowing, sweeping, voluminous, cowled, hooded, deeply hooded, short, long

Embellishments

buckle, clasp, closure, fastener, buttons, pockets, hood, cowl

Hood adjectives

deep, soft, stiff, trailing

Corsets

Nouns

bodice, corset, corsets, cincher, waist-cincher, half-bodice

Adjectives

asymmetric, crisp, fitted, side-laced, side-slit, svelte, buttoned, back-buttoned, front-buttoned, strapless, low-cut, open-backed, back-laced, front-laced, tightly laced, narrow-waisted, wasp-waisted

Embellishments

laces, lacing, cords, cording, ribbons, buttons, grommets, closures, boning, stays, neckline, panels, overlay

Pants

Nouns

pants, trousers, breeches, leggings, pantaloons, breeks, britches

Adjectives

asymmetric, crisp, fitted, side-laced, side-slit, svelte

Shoes

Nouns

shoes, boots, dancing shoes, moccasins, poulaines, sandals, slippers

Adjectives

narrow-toed, pointy-toed, pointed, round-toed, square-toed, side-buttoned, side-buckled, open-toed, ankle-tied, calf-tied, ankle-laced, calf-laced, backless, heeled, high-heeled, low-heeled, spike-heeled, wedge-heeled

Embellishments

buttons, buckles, closures, fasteners, laces, studs, bows, ribbons, heels, high heels

Cravat

Nouns

bowtie, cravat, neckerchief, necktie

Garter

Nouns

garter, thigh-band

Adjectives

frill-edged, ruffle-edged, dag-edged, tatted

Gloves

Nouns

gloves, casting gloves, fingerless gloves, half-gloves

Adjectives

sleek, long, short, thick, thin, elbow-length, shoulder-length, wrist-tied

Embellishments

buttons, closures, fasteners, palms, finger pads

Socks

Nouns

socks

Adjectives

cuffed, knee-high, thigh-high, bow-topped, ribbon-edged

Embellishment

toes

Undershirt

Nouns

undershirt, gambeson, doublet

Leggings

Nouns

leggings, stockings, petticoat, petticoats, underskirt, underskirts

Adjectives

asymmetric, crisp, fitted, side-laced, side-slit, svelte

Stockings adjectives
knee-high, thigh-high, bow-topped, ribbon-edged

Jewelry

Adjectives

antique, dainty, delicate, fragile, gilded, hefty, knotwork, polished

Embellishments

ribbons, bow, bows

Embellishments

inlay, -inlaid, -set, -inset

Embellishment Adjectives for chains

long, short, tiered, braided, twisted, multitiered, multi-stranded, entwined,twining

Rings

Nouns

ring, wedding ring, engagement ring, band, wedding band, engagement band, thumb ring, pinkie ring, signet ring, signet band

Adjectives

narrow, slender, slim, thin, thick, wide

Embellishments

Gemstone: cabochon, cluster, setting, solitaire, gemstone only (no word), design as noun

Wood: carving, -carved

Metal: band, filigree, engraving

Earrings

Change to singular for earring. Piercing jewelry not applicable.

Nouns

earrings, bar earrings, chandelier earrings, earbobs, hoops, stud earrings, studs, earcuffs

Embellishments

hoops

Necklaces

Nouns

amulet, choker, collar, medallion, locket, neckchain, necklace, pendant, back pendant, prayerbeads, talisman, torc, totem

Adjectives - Pendant, Totem, Talisman, Amulet, Medallion

large, small, oversized, tiny

Adjectives - Necklace, Neckchain, Choker

tiered, multitiered, multi-stranded

Embellishments

medallion, pendant, talisman, totem, plaques, bars, charm, charms, beads, -beaded, bells, cabochon, gemstone only (no word), design as noun, cord, thong, chain, chains, box chain, rope chain

Flowers

Miscellaneous

Ring Box

Nouns

box, jewelry box, ring box

Embellishments

lid, lining, trim, padding


Drink Crate

Nouns

box, crate, trunk, basket, picnic basket

Embellishments

lid, lining, trim, padding