CIShop:Higher Thinking/full archive

2019

The 2019 run of Ebon Gate was the final run of this shop.
a hurriedly erected driftwood shack, [Map Room #31], Lich# 26519, go driftwood shack

Higher Thinking, Entry

[Higher Thinking - 26522]
The main showroom of this quickly built shop is packed with goods for sale. Near the interior of the door, a stack of unopened crates lies in wait to replenish the items as customers mingle and supplies grow low. On a low-set rafter, a small tapestry is hung depicting in colorful detail various symbols of the pantheon of Elanthian Arkati. A short glass display occupies the eastern wall, while a sturdy shelf has been built cater-cornered in the northwest part of the room.
Obvious exits: north, out

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Ya wanted a sign... well, here it is!
Fun little sticks and pocketed holy items galore.
Ah'll be stoppin' by this year ta change the appearance of the symbols.
May Ghezresh revel in all our transgressions. -- Wurship, half-krolvin devotee
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On the sturdy shelf you see:

an awkwardly bent and twisted black candle	Weight: 2 pounds		analyze Analyze: This candle is an Arkati Candle. When dropped, it may only be picked up by the person who dropped it. If 8 hours pass, anyone can pick it up. It is prone to janitor sweeps. The item may be altered, provided it remains a candle, taper, or exact synonym for the noun. It is not fully unlocked and currently uses the LIGHT and SNUFF verbs. During the Feast of Immortals and Ebon Gate, any willing merchant may unlock it -- please have in mind if you want the candle to be aligned to Liabo or Lornon. Any willing merchant may add charges to the candle to better allow for longevity.	15000
a slender rainbow-streaked candle with a trio of conjoined wicks	Weight: <1 pound		show description Show: The rainbow candle looks like it could burn for quite a long time.	5000
a partially melted and blobby white candle	Weight: 2 pounds		analyze Analyze: This candle is an Arkati Candle. When dropped, it may only be picked up by the person who dropped it. If 8 hours pass, anyone can pick it up. It is prone to janitor sweeps. The item may be altered, provided it remains a candle, taper, or exact synonym for the noun. It is not fully unlocked and currently uses the LIGHT and SNUFF verbs. During the Feast of Immortals and Ebon Gate, any willing merchant may unlock it -- please have in mind if you want the candle to be aligned to Liabo or Lornon. Any willing merchant may add charges to the candle to better allow for longevity.	15000

In the short glass display you see:

bleached parchment

In the Common language, it reads:
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SOLD OUT!
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On the centrally located counter you see:

a soft white cloth with a subtle grey border	Weight: <1 pound		analyze Analyze: Any talented merchant can work on a soft white cloth with a subtle grey border, but it must remain a cloth of some type. You can RUB the cloth to clean off your face. It works especially well if you have paint on it!	5000
a white paintstick	Weight: <1 pound		analyze Analyze: You get the sense that any talented merchant can do some alteration work on a white paintstick, but no merchants can change the base color unless they are providing a special service to do just that. You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some usful information.	10000
a pointy red paintstick	Weight: <1 pound		analyze Analyze: You get the sense that any talented merchant can do some alteration work on a pointy red paintstick, but no merchants can change the base color unless they are providing a special service to do just that. You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some usful information.	10000
a flat blue paintstick	Weight: <1 pound		analyze Analyze: You get the sense that any talented merchant can do some alteration work on a flat blue paintstick, but no merchants can change the base color unless they are providing a special service to do just that. You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some usful information.	10000
a rounded green paintstick	Weight: <1 pound		analyze Analyze: You get the sense that any talented merchant can do some alteration work on a rounded green paintstick, but no merchants can change the base color unless they are providing a special service to do just that. You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some usful information.	10000

Higher Thinking, North

[Higher Thinking - 27501]
The smooth, unevenly spaced driftwood that comprises the walls of this poorly constructed shack gives evidence in both sight and smell of ages spent in or near the swelling sea; indeed, bits of sand and dried muck cling desperately to the occasional dent in the wood of several of the logs. Through gaps in the walls, you hear waves crashing eternally in rhythm with the unabating buzzing of big bugs. The ground below is formed of a mixture of crushed seashells, sand, and other substances.
Obvious exits: south

In the mist-hued wide-brimmed basket you see:

a rectangular grey pendant set with a whorled thunderstone	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the pendant is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.	15000
a smooth triangular stone relic	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the relic is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.	15000
a purple-tinged veniom necklace dangling a black glaes rose	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the necklace is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a porcelain patina flower surrounded by white enamel lilies	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	hair-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the flower is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.	15000

On the excessively adorned altar you see:

a fragile yellow rosebud encased in a glass-front lor locket	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the rosebud is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a large square-edged parti-colored neckerchief	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the neckerchief is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a large ruby heart-shaped pendant on a gold herringbone chain	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the pendant is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a simple stalk of wheat twined with green ribbon	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size	hair-worn functional	analyze Analyze: A talented merchant may be able to deepen the stalk of wheat's pockets, but there may be restrictions on how many items it can hold. However, you can tell that the wheat is as light as it can get.	15000
a sleeveless white linen vest with feather-draped shoulders	Weight: 2 pounds Pocketed: Fairly small (8-11) a number of items of very small size	front-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the vest is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a small opaque crystal ball suspended from a silver chain	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the ball is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a silver-edged midnight black blade pin	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the pin is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.	15000

On the unpretentious altar you see:

a resplendent gold silk vestment with stylized flame stitching	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the vestment is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.	15000
a sinuous shark skin belt draped with wisps of pale silk	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	waist-worn (as a belt) functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the belt is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a grey linen chasuble tied at the waist with a simple black cord	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the chasuble is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.	15000
a bulky black wool cowl embroidered with a leering shadowy face	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	neck-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the cowl is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a misty grey eel-emblazoned hammered steel anklet	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size	ankle-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the anklet is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a black jackal head emblem embossed upon a golden pauldron	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the emblem is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.	15000
a heavy leather bracelet set with rows of thin razern blades	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size	wrist-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the bracelet is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a sleek sable cat mask with red eyes and stiff white whiskers	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	head-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the mask is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000
a pewter ring set with a piece of eye-shaped cabochon yellow jade	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Very small (<2-4) one item of very small size	finger-worn functional	analyze Analyze: You can tell that the ring is as light as it can get, but you might be able to have a talented merchant deepen its pockets for you.	15000

2018

a hurriedly erected driftwood shack, [Map Room 31], Lich #26519, go driftwood shack (Northern Passage)

HT Entry

[Higher Thinking]	RNUM: 26522
The main showroom of this quickly built shop is packed with goods for sale. Near the interior of the door, a stack of unopened crates lies in wait to replenish the items as customers mingle and supplies grow low. On a low-set rafter, a small tapestry is hung depicting in colorful detail various symbols of the pantheon of Elanthian Arkati. A short glass display occupies the eastern wall, while a sturdy shelf has been built cater-cornered in the northwest part of the room.
Obvious exits: north, out

   ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~* ~   
Ya wanted a sign... well, here it is!
Fun little sticks and pocketed holy items galore.
Ah won't be makin' able ta make it fer custom work this year.
May the gods and goddesses fergive me fer this transgression.
   ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~* ~

On the sturdy shelf you see:

an awkwardly bent and twisted black candle	This candle is an Arkati Candle. When dropped, it may only be picked up by the person who dropped it. If 8 hours pass, anyone can pick it up. It is prone to janitor sweeps. The item may be altered, provided it remains a candle, taper, or exact synonym for the noun. It is not fully unlocked and currently uses the LIGHT and SNUFF verbs. During the Feast of Immortals and Ebon Gate, any willing merchant may unlock it -- please have in mind if you want the candle to be aligned to Liabo or Lornon. Any willing merchant may add charges to the candle to better allow for longevity.	15000
a partially melted and blobby white candle		15000
a slender rainbow-streaked candle with a trio of conjoined wicks		5000

In the short glass display you see:

a spotted vine-etched paintstick	(paint descriptions?)	You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some useful information.	10000
a spiraled swirl-etched paintstick			10000
a narrow bird-etched paintstick			10000
a thick moon-etched paintstick			15000
a tapered moon-carved paintstick			15000

On the centrally located counter you see:

a white paintstick	(paint descriptions?)	You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some useful information.	10000
a pointy red paintstick
a flat blue paintstick
a rounded green paintstick
a chipped multi-colored paintstick
a soft white cloth with a subtle grey border		You can RUB the cloth to clean off your face. It works especially well if you have paint on it!	5000

HT North

[Higher Thinking]	RNUM: 27501
The smooth, unevenly spaced driftwood that comprise the walls of this poorly constructed shack give evidence in both sight and smell of ages spent in or near the swelling sea; indeed, bits of sand and dried muck cling desperately to the occasional dent in the wood of several of the logs. Through gaps in the walls, you hear waves crashing eternally in rhythm with the unabating buzzing of big bugs. The ground below is formed of a mixture of crushed seashells, sand, and other unidentifable substances.
Obvious exits: south

Holy symbols

Teaser

In the mist-hued wide-brimmed basket you see:

a rectangular grey pendant set with a whorled thunderstone	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a smooth triangular stone relic	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a purple-tinged veniom necklace dangling a black glaes rose	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn functional	15000
a porcelain patina flower surrounded by white enamel lilies	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	hair-worn functional	15000

On the unpretentious altar you see:

a resplendent gold silk vestment with stylized flame stitching	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a sinuous shark skin belt draped with wisps of pale silk	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	waist-worn functional	15000
a grey linen chasuble tied at the waist with a simple black cord	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a bulky black wool cowl embroidered with a leering shadowy face	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	neck-worn functional	15000
a misty grey eel-emblazoned hammered steel anklet	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	ankle-worn functional	15000
a black jackal head emblem embossed upon a golden pauldron	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a heavy leather bracelet set with rows of thin razern blades	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	wrist-worn functional	15000
a sleek sable cat mask with red eyes and stiff white whiskers	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	head-worn functional	15000
a pewter ring set with a piece of eye-shaped cabochon yellow jade	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	finger-worn functional	15000

On the excessively adorned altar you see:

a fragile yellow rosebud encased in a glass-front lor locket	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	15000
a large ruby heart-shaped pendant on a gold herringbone chain	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	15000
a small opaque crystal ball suspended from a silver chain	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	15000
a simple stalk of wheat twined with green ribbon	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	hair-worn functional	15000
a sleeveless white linen vest with feather-draped shoulders	Pocketed: Fairly small (8-11) a number of items of very small size	front-worn functional	15000
a large square-edged parti-colored neckerchief	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	15000
a silver-edged midnight black blade pin	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000

You need to purchase a service pass to enter the ladder.

HT Loft

[Higher Thinking, Loft]	RNUM: 26526
Through wide gaps in the wooden planks of the floor, you notice patrons milling about and overhear their soft chatter as they examine their wares. The walls of the room, comprised entirely of driftwood, are awkwardly shaped, the constant sea breeze occasionally wafting through the gaps in their structure. A fine layer of sawdust, evidence of the building's recent construction, convers every surface in this space.
Obvious exits: down

2017

a hurriedly erected driftwood shack, [Map Room 31], Lich #26519, go driftwood shack (Northern Passage)

HT Entry

[Higher Thinking]	RNUM: 26522
The main showroom of this quickly built shop is packed with goods for sale. Near the interior of the door, a stack of unopened crates lies in wait to replenish the items as customers mingle and supplies grow low. On a low-set rafter, a small tapestry is hung depicting in colorful detail various symbols of the pantheon of Elanthian Arkati. A short glass display occupies the eastern wall, while a sturdy shelf has been built cater-cornered in the northwest part of the room.
Obvious exits: north, out

   ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~* ~   
Ya wanted a sign... well, here it is!
Fun little sticks and pocketed holy items galore.
Ah won't be makin' able ta make it fer custom work this year.
May the gods and goddesses fergive me fer this transgression.
   ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~* ~

On the sturdy shelf you see:

an awkwardly bent and twisted black candle	This candle is an Arkati Candle. When dropped, it may only be picked up by the person who dropped it. If 8 hours pass, anyone can pick it up. It is prone to janitor sweeps. The item may be altered, provided it remains a candle, taper, or exact synonym for the noun. It is not fully unlocked and currently uses the LIGHT and SNUFF verbs. During the Feast of Immortals and Ebon Gate, any willing merchant may unlock it -- please have in mind if you want the candle to be aligned to Liabo or Lornon. Any willing merchant may add charges to the candle to better allow for longevity.	15000
a partially melted and blobby white candle		15000
a slender rainbow-streaked candle with a trio of conjoined wicks		5000

In the short glass display you see:

a spotted vine-etched paintstick	(paint descriptions?)	You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some useful information.	10000
a spiraled swirl-etched paintstick			10000
a narrow bird-etched paintstick			10000
a thick moon-etched paintstick			15000
a tapered moon-carved paintstick			15000

On the centrally located counter you see:

a white paintstick	(paint descriptions?)	You can try to FLIP and PAINT with the paintstick, and INSPECT might give you some useful information.	10000
a pointy red paintstick
a flat blue paintstick
a rounded green paintstick
a chipped multi-colored paintstick
a soft white cloth with a subtle grey border		You can RUB the cloth to clean off your face. It works especially well if you have paint on it!	5000

HT North

[Higher Thinking]	RNUM: 27501
The smooth, unevenly spaced driftwood that comprise the walls of this poorly constructed shack give evidence in both sight and smell of ages spent in or near the swelling sea; indeed, bits of sand and dried muck cling desperately to the occasional dent in the wood of several of the logs. Through gaps in the walls, you hear waves crashing eternally in rhythm with the unabating buzzing of big bugs. The ground below is formed of a mixture of crushed seashells, sand, and other unidentifable substances.
Obvious exits: south

Holy symbols

Teaser

In the mist-hued wide-brimmed basket you see:

a rectangular grey pendant set with a whorled thunderstone	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a smooth triangular stone relic	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a purple-tinged veniom necklace dangling a black glaes rose	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn functional	15000
a porcelain patina flower surrounded by white enamel lilies	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	hair-worn functional	15000

On the unpretentious altar you see:

a resplendent gold silk vestment with stylized flame stitching	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a sinuous shark skin belt draped with wisps of pale silk	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	waist-worn functional	15000
a grey linen chasuble tied at the waist with a simple black cord	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a bulky black wool cowl embroidered with a leering shadowy face	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	neck-worn functional	15000
a misty grey eel-emblazoned hammered steel anklet	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	ankle-worn functional	15000
a black jackal head emblem embossed upon a golden pauldron	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000
a heavy leather bracelet set with rows of thin razern blades	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	wrist-worn functional	15000
a sleek sable cat mask with red eyes and stiff white whiskers	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	head-worn functional	15000
a pewter ring set with a piece of eye-shaped cabochon yellow jade	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	finger-worn functional	15000

On the excessively adorned altar you see:

a fragile yellow rosebud encased in a glass-front lor locket	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	15000
a large ruby heart-shaped pendant on a gold herringbone chain	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	15000
a small opaque crystal ball suspended from a silver chain	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	15000
a simple stalk of wheat twined with green ribbon	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	hair-worn functional	15000
a sleeveless white linen vest with feather-draped shoulders	Pocketed: Fairly small (8-11) a number of items of very small size	front-worn functional	15000
a large square-edged parti-colored neckerchief	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) one item of very small size	neck-worn	15000
a silver-edged midnight black blade pin	Pocketed: VSA (<2-4) a couple of items of very small size	pin-worn functional	15000

You need to purchase a service pass to enter the ladder.

HT Loft

[Higher Thinking, Loft]	RNUM: 26526
Through wide gaps in the wooden planks of the floor, you notice patrons milling about and overhear their soft chatter as they examine their wares. The walls of the room, comprised entirely of driftwood, are awkwardly shaped, the constant sea breeze occasionally wafting through the gaps in their structure. A fine layer of sawdust, evidence of the building's recent construction, convers every surface in this space.
Obvious exits: down