Spider mount

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Spider mounts released at Rumor Woods as part of a new Year of the Clockewerke Devices in 2024. Spiders are summoned by a web-covered metal device, which is a summoning item that stores their information but is considered a separate item. There are three tiers: common, uncommon, and rare. All spider mounts share a similar setup with their appearance.

Appearance

Powered by intricate clockwork mechanisms covered by a carapace of mechanical> <steel> plates, the spider is comprised of gears, levers, and cogs carefully crafted to move the arachnid about on eight articulated legs.  A steam gauge is mounted beneath the hollow mechanical abdomen amidst a series of discreetly placed release valves with steel fittings.  At the rear, spigot-tipped spinnerets produce silky, gossamer threads for web-making.  Mechanical vice-like jaws open to reveal curved fangs, while two rows of orbicular black onyx eyes glitter atop a smooth cephalothorax.

Common

Common mounts are the least expensive option when considering purchase. They are limited in alteration options that may be allowed through the Ostler.

Available Types

  • wolf spider
  • velvet spider

Usage

Verb Who First Third
Clean Owner

You wipe away a slick of oil oozing out from under a solid plate on the side of your (mount). Might be time to head to the workshop!

(player) swipes at something leaking out of the side of (a/an) (mount).

Clean Owner Mounted
Clean Non-Owner

You lean towards (a/an) (mount), your hand outstretched and trying to catch a stray strand of silvery web stuck to (mount gender) hind leg. The thread dissolves as your fingers close around it.

(player) leans toward your (mount) with an outstretched hand, snatching at something stuck to one of (mount gender) segmented hind legs.

Nudge Owner
Nudge Owner Mounted
Nudge Non-Owner

Alongside a (mount), you gingerly nudge one of (mount gender) pistoned legs with your foot. A hiss of steam is the only response as (mount gender) stands her ground.

Alongside your (mount), (player) gingerly nudges one of (mount gender) pistoned legs with (player gender) foot. A hiss of steam is the only response as (mount gender) stands (mount gender) ground.

Push Owner

You lay a gentle hand on your (mount), and (mount gender) responds with a soft nudge of (mount gender) head.

(player) places (player gender) hand on a (mount), and (mount gender) moves (mount gender) head in response.

Push Owner Mounted
Push Non-Owner

Placing your hands on a (mount) metallic underbelly, you give (mount gender) a good push to get (mount gender) moving. In response, a thread of silk shoots out from a mechanical spinneret, the web nearly hitting you in the eye!

Placing (player gender) hands on your (mount) metallic underbelly, (player) gives (mount gender) a good push. In response, a thread of silk shoots out from a mechanical spinneret, the web just barely missing (player gender) eye!

Rub Owner
Rub Owner Mounted
Rub Non-Owner
Thump Owner
Thump Owner Mounted
Thump Non-Owner
* Not on the original list for this mount type/tier.
** No saddle only. For saddled messaging, see Saddle Me Up saddle.

Ambients

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Uncommon

Uncommon mounts are the second most expensive option when considering purchase. They have more options available for noun choices, as well as a wider array of feature alterations at the Ostler. Their appearance is similar to the common tier.

Available Types

  • birdeater
  • huntsman
  • tarantula

Usage

Verb Who First Third
GAZE Mounted
GAZE Owner, unmounted
GAZE Non-owner
Hug Mounted
Hug Owner, unmounted
Hug Non-owner
Pose Mounted
Pose Owner, unmounted
Pose Non-owner
Scream Mounted
Scream Owner, unmounted
Scream Non-owner
Snap Mounted
Snap Owner, unmounted
Snap Non-owner

Ambients

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Rare

Rare mounts are the highest tier available for purchase and offer additional verbs unavailable at common or uncommon tiers. They have the widest array of feature alterations at the Ostler. They are also only available during their initial run, and are normally discontinued in concurrent runs. For 2024, the rare spider mount was TBA. Their appearance is similar to the common tier.

Available Types

  • orbweaver

Usage

Verb Who First Third
Lean Mounted
Lean Owner, unmounted
Lean Non-owner
Pinch Mounted
Pinch Owner, unmounted
Pinch Non-owner
Pull Mounted
Pull Owner, unmounted
Pull Non-owner
Scratch Mounted
Scratch Owner, unmounted
Scratch Non-owner
Stare Mounted
Stare Owner, unmounted
Stare Non-owner
Wave Mounted
Wave Owner, unmounted
Wave Non-owner

Special Ability

The spider has a rare ability to spin yarn, but not any yarn. This yarn comes in metallic-hues.

Ambients


Additional Information

Feeding Your Mount

Feeding a mount is not mandatory, but it is a fun roleplaying option. This is a mechanical mount... Who knows what it will eat?

See Also

Spider mount Information
Type Mechanical
Item Classification Creature
Item(s) Applied to Mounts
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep No
Original Release Venue Rumor Woods
Original Release Year 2024
Tiered Yes
Number of Tiers 3
Corresponding Item Scripts Summoning item
Restrictions Mounts can only be altered at the Ostler's Den at Rumor Woods. They CANNOT be altered at merchants or through Sadie scrolls.
Item Verbs
APPRAISE CLEAN GAZE HUG
LEAN NUDGE PINCH POSE
PULL RUB SCRATCH SCREAM
SNAP STARE THUMP TOUCH
WAVE