Duskruin/saved posts August 2021
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Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 13158
Author: GS4-TIVVY
Date: 3/31/2021
Subject: August Duskruin - August 13th to 31st
In an effort to give you all as much notice as possible, the dates for August's Duskruin run have been nailed down and posted to the Gemstone IV calendar.
Duskruin will begin on Friday, August 13th at 9 PM Eastern and close at 11:59 PM Eastern on Tuesday, August 31st.
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Kraet Ship
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 13252
Author: GS4-THANDIWE
Date: 7/21/2021
Subject: A Ship in the Night
Crimson light flowed across the deck, painting the dark-stained teak and white oak boarding in a near sanguine light as the mist of the Locksmehr River spilled over the railings. Silent but for the occasional rattle of ropes and pulleys, the boat drifted past Wehnimer's Landing unnoticed. The crew, hooded and swaddled in their dark-colored pallas, watched the passing city with an impassive gaze.
Standing on the forecastle, the Captain and her First stood upon either side of the long length of the main and mizzen masts that had been lowered to allow the vessel to slip beneath the various bridges that traversed the river. A dark tarp kept the sky blue sails from appearing too bright in the moon and starlight.
They were unaccustomed to venturing out into the lands beyond their Island and wanted to make a good impression. A solid showing as they presented themselves before the Arena at Bloodriven.
Glancing back at the crew of merchants, fighters, and artisans that sat on benches, oars in hand and in the water, she swelled with a sense of pride. She had assembled a fair amount of shields to her for this expedition and was filled with anticipation for their destination.
As the lights of the bustling city faded behind them, she barked out a command. The oars were drawn into the ship, stored in brackets behind long benches, and the masts were drawn back to their upright positions. Like a well-oiled gnomish contraption, the ship was under sail within moments and heading further up the river.
~*~ Thandiwe ~*~
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Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 13254
Author: GS4-THANDIWE
Date: 7/23/2021
Subject: A Ship in the Night
Balmy with a consistent, pleasant breeze, the river provided the crew with ample opportunity for leisure and training. Its twists and turns were lackadaisical at best, and the river water ran deep enough to assuage any concerns of the ship bottoming out.
By day they took turns rowing, no need for speed as they had been fortunate in their ocean crossing by receiving fair winds and following seas. In short, they were well ahead of schedule. Those that weren't at oar would either practice or tend their crafts. This expedition was not just about strength, skill, and prowess on the Arena floor, but also about trade and commerce. As with everything in their lives, they had embraced the duality, and bore it with a sense of purpose and pride.
By night, the ship bobbed at anchor in the center of the current, sails furled, and red lanterns dimly illuminating the deck. They enjoyed companionship by sharing tales of past ventures, stories of their own challenges back home, and songs of the past. Watches would be set at some point and those that did not draw lots would bed down in the bunks below until dawn heralded a new day.
Their personal weaponry was sparse, though small blades and reinforced caligae were always either near at hand or adorning their feet as appropriate. Their pallas were always in place, protecting their skin from the burn of the sun, but also keeping a light chill from shivering their skin. Their home, after all, was a jungle filled with biting insects, heat, and humidity, and their blood was not accustomed to being away from it.
~*~ Thandiwe ~*~
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Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 13255
Author: GS4-THANDIWE
Date: 7/26/2021
Subject: A Ship in the Night
They weighed anchor approximately midday, having sighted the docks on the outskirts of Bloodriven and wanting to prepare themselves for an appropriate presentation. As a group, they worked at the bow of the ship and erected a pavilion. In groups, they furnished the interior with racks and tables, crates and benches. Various weapons and shields were laid out for display.
Working alongside the crew, the Captain and First Mate made sure that no single person did more than their share. Praise was given in gestures and small glances, but each person stood up taller when the glances were shared.
As the sun sought to kiss the land, they took turns bathing in the river under the guarded gazes of their peers. The fading light setting the blue of their skin on fire.
Standing on the deck, many hours later, the gladiators, merchants, and artisans of Kraet created a sea of color in their pleated and folded chitons. Emblems pinned to their shoulders displayed their craft and the duality that was threaded through their culture.
With a nod of her head, the Captain commanded that the sails be lowered just enough to allow them to step foot on the docks of Bloodriven to issue their challenge.
The half-krolvins of Kraet are bringing their cultural wares to the village of Bloodriven this coming Duskruin.
You will be able to visit the Caligae of the Colossus, their sailing vessel, to take in their styles, artwork, and merchandise. Their wares can be found in:
Are you Not Entertained?
Crested Glory
Gilded Gladiator, The
Kraet and Barrel
Kraet Deal
Kraet Expectations
Kraet Length
Pinned and Pleated
Strength and Honor
Look for more information on the Kraet culture in the days ahead.
~*~ Thandiwe ~*~
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Kraet Styles chiton
Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 13285
Author: GameMaster Thandiwe
Date: 07/30/2021 04:57 AM CDT
Subject: Pinned and Pleated
Chitons
analyze my cloth You analyze your green linen cloth and sense that the creator has provided the following information: Welcome to Kraet Styles, the premiere place to find Kraet styles and clothing. A folded linen cloth dyed verdigris green can be worn as a chiton and can be styled in one of three utility forms. They are the Gladiator, the Observer, and the Worker. Each style will provide basic comfort and freedom of movement for the tasks at hand. The cloth can be customized by adding pins or cording to it but they must be from the Kraet Style line in order for them to work. Currently, the cloth is set to be worn in the observer style. It has a border of dark trellis-patterned and is fashioned of linen that is dyed verdigris green. There is a pair of simple pins affixed to it, which will display as cloth-pinned when the garment is worn. There is a braided gold cord wrapped about it, which will display as -corded when the garment is worn. You may change how the pins are worn by using TWIST to add new ones. You may change how the cord is worn by using WRAP to add new ones. Altering instructions: The cloth may have its color, fabric type, and border altered. It will always have a stock long description and any show must make sense when the item is not worn. Tiering: The cloth is currently tier 1 of 2. The cloth has access to the following verbs: Pinch (removes pin), Remove, Turn (changes style), Twist (adds pin), Wear, Wrap (adds cord), and Unwrap (removes cord)
analyze my leaves You analyze your pale opal leaves and sense that the creator has provided the following information: Welcome to Kraet Styles, the premiere place to find Kraet styles and clothing. A pair of pale opal leaves can only be used with a Kraet Style chiton. To do so, you must TWIST the chiton while holding the leaves. The leaves have the following custom styles: Custom Material: (Must match base item) gemstone Custom Descriptor: pale opal leaf Custom Pin-type: leaf It is currently set to display as pale opal leaf-pinned, which can be changed by using TURN. Altering Instructions: The leaves can be completely changed, but please note that only the custom areas above will ever be displayed when it is in use. The custom material must always be whatever the base material of the item is, but it can be wood, metal, or gemstone. Usage: With the leaves in hand, TWIST the chiton to add the leaves. To remove the leaves, PINCH the chiton. You get no sense of whether or not the leaves may be further lightened. twist my cloth Opening the hasps of your pale opal leaves, you twist them into the cloth.
analyze my cord You analyze your sage jute cord and sense that the creator has provided the following information: Welcome to Kraet Styles, the premiere place to find Kraet styles and clothing. A dusty sage jute cord can only be used with a Kreat Style chiton. To do so, you must TWIST the chiton while holding the cord. The cord has the following custom styles: Custom Material: jute Custom Color: dusty sage It is currently set to display as jute-waisted, which can be changed by using TURN. Altering Instructions: The cord can be completely changed, but please note that only the custom areas above will ever be displayed when it is in use. The custom material must always be whatever the base material of the item is, but it can be wood, metal, or gemstone. Usage: With the cord in hand, WRAP the chiton to add the cord. To remove the cord, UNWRAP the chiton. You get no sense of whether or not the cord may be further lightened. You carefully wrap a dusty sage jute cord around your linen cloth.
Look Cloth Two lengths of linen cloth are tidily folded together and dyed verdigris green with a dark trellis-patterned border. A pair of pale opal leaves are pinned to the edge and ready for use, while a dusty sage jute cord is wrapped around the bundle. WEAR MY CLOTH - Observer Style a pale opal leaf-pinned verdigris green linen chiton topped in a dark trellis-patterned overlay WEAR MY CLOTH - Worker Style a sage green-waisted linen chiton with pale opal leaf-pinned verdigris green sleeves WEAR MY CLOTH - Gladiator Style a pale opal leaf-pinned verdigris green linen chiton torso-wrapped in sage green cording
- TURN cloth will change the style the cloth is worn in.
- TURN pin will change the way the pins are worn in the cloth.
- TURN cord will change the way the cord is worn in the cloth.
~*~ Thandiwe ~*~
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Topic: Duskruin Arena
Message #: 13290
Author: GameMaster Thandiwe
Date: 07/31/2021 12:51 PM CDT
Subject: Re: Pinned and Pleated
Hello,
A very good question was asked on Discord.
Is there a mechanical benefit to the chiton, pins, or cords?
The answer is no. This is just a fluff item. The pins and cords are strictly to further customize/change your chiton to your desired output. You can change the pins or cords anytime you like, which will change the long description of your chiton.
For example the default on these:
Observer Style
a brooch-pinned verdigris green linen chiton topped in a dark trellis-patterned overlay
Worker Style
a gold-waisted linen chiton with pale opal leaf-pinned verdigris green sleeves
Gladiator Style
a brooch-pinned verdigris green linen chiton torso-wrapped in gold cording
Pin and Cord Style 1 with the leaves and sage green cording:
You fiddle with a dusty sage jute cord for a moment, causing it to appear dusty sage-waisted or dusty sage-corded when worn with a chiton.
Observer Style
a pale opal leaf-pinned verdigris green linen chiton topped in a dark trellis-patterned overlay
Worker Style
a sage green-waisted linen chiton with pale opal leaf-pinned verdigris green sleeves
Gladiator Style
a pale opal leaf-pinned verdigris green linen chiton torso-wrapped in sage green cording
Pin and Cord Style 2 with leaves and sage green cording:
You fiddle with a dusty sage jute cord for a moment, causing it to appear jute-waisted or jute-corded when worn with a chiton.
You fiddle with a pair of pale opal leaves for a moment, causing it to appear leaf-pinned when worn on a chiton.
Observer Style
a leaf-pinned verdigris green linen chiton topped in a dark trellis-patterned overlay
Worker Style
a jute-waisted linen chiton with leaf-pinned verdigris green sleeves
Gladiator Style
a leaf-pinned verdigris green linen chiton torso-wrapped in jute cording
There are 2 tears for the chiton. Here is the analyze on the 2nd tier:
You analyze your linen chiton and sense that the creator has provided the following information: Welcome to Kraet Styles, the premiere place to find Kraet styles and clothing. A leaf-pinned verdigris green linen chiton topped in a dark trellis-patterned overlay can be worn as a chiton and can be styled in one of three utility forms. They are the Gladiator, the Observer, and the Worker. Each style will provide basic comfort and freedom of movement for the tasks at hand. The chiton can be customized by adding pins or cording to it but they must be from the Kraet Style line in order for them to work. Currently, the chiton is set to be worn in the observer style. It has a border of dark trellis-patterned and is fashioned of linen that is dyed verdigris green. There is a pair of pale opal leaves affixed to it, which will display as chit-pinned when the garment is worn. There is a dusty sage jute cord wrapped about it, which will display as jute-corded when the garment is worn. You may change how the pins are worn by using PINCH to remove them. You may change how the cord is worn by using UNWRAP to remove it. Altering instructions: The chiton may have its color, fabric-type, and border altered. It will always have a stock long description and any show must make sense when the item is not worn. Tiering: The chiton is currently tier 2 of 2. The chiton has access to the following verbs: Kneel, Pinch (removes pin), Pull, Push, Remove, Sit, Turn (changes style), Twist (adds pin), Wear, Wrap (adds cord), and Unwrap (removes cord) You get no sense of whether or not the chiton may be further lightened.
Here are two of the 4 verbs. Please note, each verb is slightly different and 1 cloth has access to all three styles.
PUSH - Observer Style (from sitting)
Rushing to your feet, you raise your right arm into the air, the overlay of your linen chiton parting as you hold your closed fist out in front of you for the measure of three heartbeats. You pause a moment longer, your gaze sweeping on all around you, and slowly extend your thumb downwards.
PULL - Observer Style
You raise your right arm into the air, the overlay of your linen chiton parting as you hold your closed fist out in front of you for the measure of three heartbeats. You pause a moment longer, your gaze sweeping on all around you, and slowly extend your thumb upwards.
PUSH - Gladiator Style
You lift your gaze skyward, the skirting of your linen chiton swaying as you jut your arm into the air to draw attention. With a sweeping gaze, you slowly form a fist with your thumb pointed down and wait for a sign of approval.
PULL - Gladiator Style
You lift your gaze skyward, the skirting of your linen chiton swaying as you jut your arm into the air to draw attention. With a sweeping gaze, you slowly form a fist with your thumb pointed up and wait for a sign of approval.
PUSH - Worker Style
You raise your arm before you, the sleeves of your linen chiton slipping back from your wrist to the elbow, and hold your hand closed into a fist for the briefest of moments before letting your thumb escape and jut downward.
PULL - Worker Style
You raise your arm before you, the sleeves of your linen chiton slipping back from your wrist to the elbow, and hold your hand closed into a fist for the briefest of moments before letting your thumb escape and jut upward.
~*~ Thandiwe ~*~
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