Gem message box

Gem message boxes allow one to create what appears to be a holographic image that imparts a message into the gem and can only be viewed by the person for whom the gem is intended.

Analyze

You analyze your golden box and sense that it can be altered by a talented merchant, though it must remain a box-like item.

You notice that there is a switch at the bottom; perhaps TURNing the box might toggle the switch.

Examining the box carefully, you ascertain that it would fit a single gem in it quite perfectly.  Try to RUB it and WHISPER to it.  When it seems like everything is ready - and not before then - LISTEN to it.  Remember that RUBbing it is what gets the magic going with each step you take!

Verb Traps

VERB	FIRST	THIRD
TURN	You turn the golden box over in your hands and notice a switch recessed into the bottom for the box. With a *Click!* you toggle it right!	XXX turns the golden box over in her hands, and then seems to do something to the bottom of the box.
	You turn the golden box over in your hands and notice a switch recessed into the bottom for the box. With a *Click!* you toggle it left!
	Note: Right sets the name, left sets the message.
RUB Box	The golden box warms suddenly in your hands and pulses with magic, as if it were waiting for something.	XXX rubs her golden box, and the air seems to pulse expectantly with energy!
	Prepares the box for each step.
WHISPER	Name: You clear your mind and focus on the image of XXX as you whisper the name to your box.	XXX whispers quietly to the box.
	Message: You clear your mind and focus on the message as you whisper, "I'm Olaf." to your box.
LISTEN	The box suddenly pulses in your hand! You hear your voice whisper "I'm Olaf." to be recieved by XXX!	N/A
RUB Gem Unintended person	You rub the purple mithril-bloom and it glows an angry red in response!	XXX purple mithril-bloom suddenly pulses an angry red!
RUB Gem Intended recipient	You rub the purple mithril-bloom and it suddenly glows a brilliant emerald green! The image of XXX suddenly forms before you in a pale ghostly green light and whispers, "I'm Olaf." to you. The image of XXX fades away, and the purple mithril-bloom in your hand crumbles to dust.	The image of XXX suddenly appears in front of XXX and whispers to her! The image fades just as quickly as it appeared.

See Also

• Message worm