Compartmentalized quiver

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Compartment quivers were initially released during December 2018 Duskruin Arena and sold at Bundle Up to assist with ammo handling prior to the archery updates. The concept was designed and delivered by GM Avaluka.

Analyze

Below is the base ANALYZE for compartment quivers. Additional information found in the ANALYZE as part of tier unlocks can be found beneath each additional tier.

You analyze your quiver and sense that the creator has provided the following information:
~Compartmentalized Quiver~
    Compartmentalized quivers keep your ammo collection neat, tidy, and all in one place!
~General Script Info~
    * Once unlocked, these quivers gain access to weightless extra compartments to store ammo bundles.
    * Only the currently selected compartment's contents will count towards encumbrance.
    * Each compartment only holds 1 bundle.
    * Use READY AMMO on the quiver itself and it will use whichever bundle is in the current compartment when you FIRE.
    * Quivers can be shoulder, belt, or thigh-worn.
~Alteration Guidelines~
    * Alterations to the 15/15/15 and long description are fine, though shows are not possible.
    * Quivers MUST be made of metal and have the noun 'quiver'.
    * You may NOT describe the quiver's wear location, such as using the words belt or thigh.
~Unlock Status~
    This quiver is currently off-the-shelf (Tier 1 of 3).
    At this tier, you have access to the verbs: RUB, CLEAN, GET, DROP/PUT.
~Features~
    * Nothing special - it's pretty plain right now!
~Custom Description~
    Your quiver's article is currently set to a/an .
    Your quiver currently does not have a custom long description.
This quiver cannot be lightened or deepened.

Tier 1

Shoulder-worn

Verb First Third
RUB You rest your right hand on top of the quiver at your shoulder, your tempest grey eyes alert for threats. XXX rests her right hand on top of the quiver at her shoulder, her tempest grey eyes alert for threats.
CLEAN Slinging your quiver from your shoulder, you fastidiously wipe down its metal surface, removing any lingering dirt. Satisfied, you sling your quiver back over your shoulder in one smooth motion. Slinging her quiver from her shoulder, XXX fastidiously wipes down its metal surface, removing any lingering dirt. Satisfied, XXX slings her quiver back over her shoulder in one smooth motion.
GET Reaching toward the quiver at your shoulder, you slide out a bundle of arrows in one smooth motion. Moving smoothly, XXX reaches toward the quiver at her shoulder and slides a bundle of arrows inside it.
PUT Moving smoothly, you reach toward the quiver at your shoulder and slide a bundle of arrows inside it. Moving smoothly, XXX reaches toward the quiver at her shoulder and slides a bundle of arrows inside it.

Belt-worn

Verb First Third
RUB You rest your right hand on the arrows inside the quiver at your belt, your tempest grey eyes alert for threats. XXX rests her right hand on the arrows inside the quiver at her belt, her tempest grey eyes alert for threats.
CLEAN Detaching your quiver from your belt, you fastidiously wipe down its metal surface, removing any lingering dirt. Satisfied, you re-attach your quiver to your belt. Detaching her quiver from her belt, XXX fastidiously wipes down its metal surface, removing any lingering dirt. Satisfied, XXX re-attaches her quiver to her belt.
GET Reaching toward the quiver at your belt, you slide out a bundle of arrows in one smooth motion. Reaching toward the quiver at her belt, XXX slides out a bundle of arrows in one smooth motion.
PUT Moving smoothly, you reach toward the quiver at your belt and slide a bundle of arrows inside it. Moving smoothly, XXX reaches toward the quiver at her belt and slides a bundle of arrows inside it.

Thigh-worn

Verb First Third
RUB You rest your right hand on the arrows inside the quiver at your thigh, your tempest grey eyes alert for threats. XXX rests her right hand on the arrows inside the quiver at her thigh, her tempest grey eyes alert for threats.
CLEAN Unstrapping your quiver from your thigh, you fastidiously wipe down its metal surface, removing any lingering dirt. Satisfied, you re-strap your quiver to your thigh. Unstrapping her quiver from her thigh, XXX fastidiously wipes down its metal surface, removing any lingering dirt. Satisfied, XXX re-straps her quiver to her thigh.
GET Reaching toward the quiver strapped to your thigh, you slide out a bundle of arrows in one smooth motion. Reaching toward the quiver strapped to her thigh, XXX slides out a bundle of arrows in one smooth motion.
PUT Moving smoothly, you reach toward the quiver strapped to your thigh and slide a bundle of arrows inside it. Moving smoothly, XXX reaches toward the quiver strapped to her thigh and slides a bundle of arrows inside it.

Tier 2

At Tier 2, compartment quivers are able to have additional compartments unlocked via certificate, up to a total of 4. Additional ammo will be weightless, and you will fire automatically from the current compartment.

Analyze

~Unlock Status~
    This quiver is currently unlocked once (Tier 2 of 3).
    At this tier, you have access to the verbs: RUB, CLEAN, GET, DROP/PUT, NUDGE, TINKER, TURN, TOUCH.
   You can use INSPECT to see the configuration of the compartments and their contents.
~Features~
    * Weightless Compartments
      Extra compartments for this quiver will hold ammo weightlessly.
      This quiver currently has a total of 2 compartments out of a maximum of 4.
      - TURN the quiver to switch compartments, as only the current one will let you use the ammo.
      - The quiver will automatically use the ammo in the current compartment when FIREing.
    * Ammo Display
      Use TOUCH to toggle including the current ammo in the quiver's description.
~Custom Description~
    Your quiver's article is currently set to a/an .
    Your quiver currently does not have a custom long description.
This quiver cannot be lightened or deepened.

Usage

Verb First Third
NUDGE Shoulder:
You roll your shoulders to loosen them, causing your quiver to shift slightly against its straps. In one smooth motion, you draw out partway from a bundle of arrows in the quiver, testing the ease of movement. With a nod of satisfaction, you slide it back into place.
XXX rolls her shoulders to loosen them, the movement causing her quiver to shift against its straps. In one smooth motion, she draws partway from a bundle of arrows in the quiver, testing the ease of movement. With a nod of satisfaction, XXX slides it back into place.
Belt:
Stretching to one side, you pause to adjust the quiver at your belt, shifting it to rest against your other hip. In one smooth motion, you draw out a wooden arrow partway from a bundle of arrows in the quiver, testing the ease of movement. With a nod of satisfaction, you slide it back into place.
Stretching to one side, XXX pauses to adjust the quiver at her belt, shifting it to rest against her other hip. In one smooth motion, she draws a wooden arrow partway from a bundle of arrows in the quiver, testing the ease of movement. With a nod of satisfaction, XXX slides it back into place.
Thigh:
Extending one leg forward in a limber stretch, you pause to adjust the quiver strapped to your thigh, settling it more securely in place. In one smooth motion, you draw out a wooden arrow partway from a bundle of arrows in the quiver, testing the ease of movement. With a nod of satisfaction, you slide it back into place.
Extending one leg forward in a limber stretch, XXX pauses to adjust the quiver strapped to her thigh, settling it more securely in place. In one smooth motion, she draws a wooden arrow partway from a bundle of arrows in the quiver, testing the ease of movement. With a nod of satisfaction, XXX slides it back into place.
TINKER Taking a firm grip on the glaesine top of your quiver, you give it a hard spin, letting it twirl with a rhythmic set of clicks and whirs. As it slows to a stop, you cock one ear to the side to listen to the mechanical noises, frowning in concentration. You shake your head in bewilderment, unable to really tell much from the noises other than it's working as intended. Taking a firm grip on the glaesine top of her quiver, XXX gives it a hard spin, letting it twirl with a rhythmic set of clicks and whirs. As it slows to a stop, she cocks one ear to the side to listen to the mechanical noises, frowning in concentration. XXX shakes her head in bewilderment, apparently not hearing anything out of the ordinary.
TURN Several clicks sound as you rotate the glaesine top of your quiver, turning to the next compartment.
As the new compartment clicks into place, you can see that it's empty.
As the new compartment clicks into place, a bundle of arrows can be seen nestled within.
Several clicks sound as XXX rotates the glaesine top of her quiver, turning to the next compartment.
TOUCH You run your hand along the base of your quiver and depress the bottom inward, ensuring that a portion of any ammo inside will show above the rim. The quiver gives a satisfying *click* noise. XXX runs her hand along the base of her quiver and depresses the bottom inward, ensuring any ammo inside will show above the rim. The quiver gives a satisfying *click* noise.

Tier 3

At tier 3, additional compartments can be unlocked by certificate, up to a total of 6, and each compartment can be attuned to a specific creature. The quiver can be fed gems to assist with a creature bane affect.

Flares can be displayed.

Analyze

~Unlock Status~
    This quiver is currently fully unlocked (Tier 3 of 3).
    At this tier, you have access to the verbs: RUB, CLEAN, GET, DROP/PUT, NUDGE, TINKER, TURN, TOUCH, POINT, PINCH, SPIN, PUSH, PROD.
   You can use INSPECT to see the configuration of the compartments and their contents.
~Features~
    * Weightless Compartments
      Extra compartments for this quiver will hold ammo weightlessly.
      This quiver currently has a total of 2 compartments out of a maximum of 6.
      - TURN the quiver to switch compartments, as only the current one will let you use the ammo.
      - The quiver will automatically use the ammo in the current compartment when FIREing.
    * Ammo Display
      Use TOUCH to toggle including the current ammo in the quiver's description.
    * Creature Attunement
      Each compartment can be attuned to a specific creature, or fine-tuned to focus on a general feature of that foe.
      When you FIRE, the quiver will automatically switch to the ammo you have attuned to that creature, or the closest match.
      You can set a default compartment as a fallback for foes you haven't attuned.
      - POINT the quiver at a foe to attune it.
      - SPIN the quiver to fine-tune the focus, such as focusing only on undead or trolls.
      - PINCH the quiver to clear that compartment's attunement.
      - POINT at the quiver to set a default compartment.
    * Creature Bane
      Feed the quiver gems to power a bane effect.
      Each compartment can have its own bane and charges, and it is based off of the attunement set with POINT.
      - Use PUSH to feed any gem, with more valuable gems giving more charges.
    * Flare Display
      Use PROD to toggle a special description based on the ammo's properties.
~Custom Description~
    Your quiver's article is currently set to a/an .
    Your quiver currently does not have a custom long description.

Usage

Verb First Third
POINT Reaching to the side of the dial of your quiver's current compartment, you flip a lever into place, ensuring the mechanism will stop there as a default. XXX fiddles with something on the side of her quiver.
At Creature:
Focusing intently on a greater burrow orc, you fiddle with the dial on your ora quiver, attuning it to a new setting. You are pretty sure it will now be attuned to a greater burrow orc, though likely spinning the dial can narrow the focus.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
Focusing intently on a greater burrow orc, XXX fiddles with something on his ora quiver.
PINCH With a deft spin, you twirl the dial of your quiver's current compartment, clearing any attunement it may have had. XXX deftly spins a dial on her quiver, causing a chorus of clicking noises.
SPIN How are you expecting to adjust the focus of that compartment when it is not even attuned to anything? N/A
When Attuned: Narrowing your blue-green eyes in concentration, you slightly twist the dial for the current compartment of your ora quiver, minutely adjusting the focus of the attunement. You are pretty sure it will now focus on Orcs.
PUSH You need a gem in your right or left hand to push into the quiver's slot. N/A
With gem in hand: Reaching forward, you press an uncut diamond into the gem slot at the base of your ora quiver's current compartment. The gem vibrates slightly as it settles in place and a low hum builds. A bright flash erupts from the quiver before it falls silent. Reaching forward, XXX presses an uncut diamond into the gem slot at the base of his ora quiver's current compartment. The gem vibrates slightly as it settles into place and a low hum builds. A bright flash erupts from the quiver before it falls silent.
PROD You depress a cleverly hidden button on the side of your quiver. A subtle humming noise starts up accompanied by a whir of gears.
With a crackling and splintering sound, a latticework of wood weaves itself around the quiver.
XXX depresses a cleverly hidden button on the side of her quiver. A subtle humming noise starts up accompanied by a whir of gears.
With a crackling and splintering sound, a latticework of wood weaves itself around the quiver.

Wear Unlock

This a separate feature unlock available through a certificate and allows the quiver to be swappable between worn locations (shoulder, belt, thigh). This can be unlocked starting at the first tier.

Usage

Verb First Third
FOLD With a deft hand, you adjust the straps on the back of your quiver, looping them around to allow it to hang from a belt. With a deft hand, XXX adjusts the straps on the back of her quiver, looping them around to allow it to hang from a belt.
With a deft hand, you adjust the straps on the back of your quiver, looping them into a round noose to let it be strapped to a thigh. With a deft hand, XXX adjusts the straps on the back of her quiver, looping them into a round noose to let it be strapped to a thigh.
With a deft hand, you adjust the straps on the back of your quiver, lengthening them so it can be easily slung over a shoulder. With a deft hand, XXX adjusts the straps on the back of her quiver, lengthening them so it can be easily slung over a shoulder.
PULL You tug at the straps of your quiver, adjusting the fit where it is slung over your shoulder. You feel people will be better able to tell where you are wearing your quiver now. XXX tugs at the straps of her quiver, adjusting the fit where it is slung over her shoulder.
You tug at the straps of your quiver, adjusting the fit where it is slung over your shoulder. You feel people will be less able to tell where you are wearing your quiver now.
a quiver poking above one shoulder
You tug at the straps of your quiver, adjusting the fit where it hangs from your belt. You feel people will be better able to tell where you are wearing your quiver now. XXX tugs at the straps of her quiver, adjusting the fit where it hangs from XXX belt.
You tug at the straps of your quiver, adjusting the fit where it hangs from your belt. You feel people will be less able to tell where you are wearing your quiver now.
a quiver hanging from a belt loop
You tug at the straps of your quiver, adjusting the fit where it is strapped to your thigh. You feel people will be better able to tell where you are wearing your quiver now. XXX tugs at the straps of her quiver, adjusting the fit where it is strapped to her thigh.
You tug at the straps of your quiver, adjusting the fit where it is strapped to your thigh. You feel people will be less able to tell where you are wearing your quiver now.
a quiver strapped to one thigh

Additional Information

Flare/Material/Status Messaging

Each flare type, as well as material if the ammo does not have a flare (wood, metal or bone), or blessed status results in a different long description for the quiver plus different messages for the various verbs.

Resources

Compartmentalized quiver Information
Type Mechanical
Item Classification Container
Item(s) Applied to Quiver
Alterable Yes, Base and LONG only.
Light/Deep No
Original Release Venue Duskruin Arena
Tiered Yes
Number of Tiers 3
How to Unlock Automated unlocking certificate
Restrictions Cannot be altered with a SHOW.
Must be metal.
Tier 2 and up need a minimum of 2 compartments.
Item Verbs
RUB CLEAN GET PUT
NUDGE TINKER TURN TOUCH
POINT PINCH SPIN PUSH
PROD