Gem-eating runestaff

Gem-eating runestaff is a category of runestaff that will change special abilities depending on what gem is inset in its socket. Analyze You analyze your lor runestaff and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions. The creator has also provided the following information: This item can be altered to have a LONG and a SHOW, but the show must accommodate either an inserted gem or an empty socket anywhere the gem is to be mentioned. The merchant can also change the way the gem is attached. For example, you can have: capped by (a gemstone) topped by a carved (gemstone) heart This item is currently set as follows: Description with no gem inset: a deep blue lor runestaff Description with a gem inset: a deep blue lor runestaff topped by a carved gemstone heart Custom show description: Coraesine runes spiral about the length of the runestaff to the gemstone that caps it. This lor runestaff is unlocked. You sense you can CLEAN, POKE, and TILT it while a gem is inserted. To insert a gem into the lor runestaff, hold the runestaff in one hand and a gem in the other, then PUSH runestaff. To remove a gem from the lor runestaff, hold the runestaff in one hand and nothing in the other, then PULL runestaff. You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the lor runestaff for you. Usage Verb Style First Third CLEAN Gem You fastidiously rub the surface of your lor runestaff, causing the <gem> adorning the runestaff to gleam. XXX fastidiously rubs the surface of her lor runestaff, causing the <gem> adorning the runestaff to gleam. POKE Gem You tap your fingers against the <gem> on your lor runestaff. XXX taps her fingers against the <gem> on her lor runestaff. No gem You tap your fingers against the empty socket on your lor runestaff. XXX taps her fingers against the empty socket on her lor runestaff. PROD Gem (changes description) You prod at your runestaff, making a few adjustments. When you finish, you have a deep blue lor runestaff. XXX prods her lor runestaff with a thoughtful look on her face. Gem (changes description) You prod at your runestaff, making a few adjustments. When you finish, you have a deep blue lor runestaff capped by a <gem>. XXX prods her lor runestaff with a thoughtful look on her face. No gem You prod your lor runestaff thoughtfully, considering what gem to put in the empty socket. XXX prods at an empty socket on her lor runestaff with a thoughtful look on her face. PULL Gem You carefully pry the <gem> out of your runestaff. XXX carefully pries the <gem> out of her runestaff. No gem You trace your fingers along the empty gem socket on your lor runestaff, but there is not a gem within. XXX absently traces her finger along the empty gem socket on her lor runestaff. TILT You tilt the angle of your lor runestaff slightly, causing the light to catch the <gem> adorning your runestaff. XXX tilts the angle of her lor runestaff slightly, causing the light to catch the <gem> adorning the runestaff.

Gem-eating runestaff Information Type Mechanical Item Classification Weapon Item(s) Applied to Runestaff Alterable Yes Light/Deep Yes Customizable Yes Custom Gem setting Original Release Venue Great Auction of 2016 Item Verbs CLEAN POKE PROD PULL TILT

Loresong

Loresong	Reaction
The first thing that strikes you about the runestaff is the weight, which is about 3 pounds. You also feel it's quite valuable.	The lor runestaff seems to respond to the magic of XXX's song.
An aura of magic surrounds the runestaff as if it is an item of considerable power. You also sense that its ability is transient, and that its power originates from the socket that caps it.	The lor runestaff seems to respond to the magic of XXX's song.
A strong aura of magic radiates from the socket atop the runestaff. Nestled within the socket, a deep purple amethyst glows as you sing, as if it is the source of the runestaff's ability and power. The harmonics generated tell you that it can boost the bearer's acuity.	The lor runestaff seems to respond to the magic of XXX's song.
A vision slowly forms before your eyes... Shavings and curled chips of wood lie scattered about the feet of a tunic-clad lass of fair complexion, angular features, and flaxen hair. Looking up from the runestaff, she brushes free the last loose bits of wood and smiles over her shoulder at a grey-haired weaponsmith who nods approvingly. With a slight smile he lifts a gleaming, eight-pronged socket of cast gold and slips it gently into place on the runestaff's head. His lips move in obvious praise as he removes the socket. The vision slowly fades...	The lor runestaff seems to respond to the magic of XXX's song.
Smoke slowly wafts skyward from the forge as the burly, grey-haired weaponsmith carefully places the runestaff on a golden anvil. Turning the runestaff as he works, he drives each of socket's six tines into the side of the shaft, forever joining socket with runestaff. Kneeling in a circle around the smith, nine brown-robed monks chant continuously in prayer. The weaponsmith slowly lifts his head and smiles as he gazes upon the fully assembled weapon. A young acolyte carrying a brown velvet pillow runs up to the smith and kneels before him. Lifting a gem from the pillow, the burly man raises it skyward. The chanting grows in volume as he takes hold of the runestaff and presses the gem into its socket. The vision slowly fades...	The lor runestaff seems to respond to the magic of XXX's song.
You feel as though you have reached the end of the runestaff's song.	The lor runestaff seems to respond to the magic of XXX's song.

Existing Items

Six runestaves were released at the Great Auction of 2016. The bid range was between 20,000,000 and 100,000,000 silvers.

	Description	Show
Without gem	a deep blue lor runestaff	Coraesine runes spiral about the length of the runestaff to the empty socket that caps it. Atop the lor runestaff is an empty socket that looks ready to have a gem pushed into it.
With gem	a deep blue lor runestaff capped by <gem>.	Coraesine runes spiral about the length of the runestaff to the <gem> that caps it. It appears that a firm pull would unseat the gem..

Special Abilities

The flares are:

• Lightning: moonstone, opal (exception: fire opal)
• Fire: fire opal, firestone, sapphires (exception: blue sapphire)
• Cold: blue sapphire, gem (example: aquamarine gem, golden beryl gem)
• Impact: stone, agate (example: turquoise stone, green malachite stone, mottled agate, frost agate )
• Vacuum: quartz crystal
• Mana (level 3): dreamstone, deathstone
• Acuity (6x): glimaerstone, deep purple amethyst, starstone

NOTE: Flare information is not inclusive of all gems that may work.

The gemstone socket can be altered like any other Joola item.

See Also

• Gem-eating weapon