Twisted shield

Created by GameMaster Marstreforn. Released at the February 2024 run of Duskruin, in a Bloodriven Village shop called Amalgamations. Tier 1 (OTS) At tier 1 (as sold in the shop) these shields have standard flares based on their edition. The only edition currently released is Acid, which are constructed of black alloy and have a +20 enchantment like vultite. Analyze * Twisted Shield - Acid Edition * Available Actions * CLENCH * RAISE * TILT * GET | STORE * WEAR | REMOVE Special messaging when changing stances if STANCE VERBOSE is toggled. Merchants that are skilled with this type of shield may also customize the following: * Bouche: "an angular notch" * Grooves: "labyrinthine" * Fumes: "virescent" * Enarmes: "rigid leather brace" ** Lever: "a twisted metal lever" (not unlocked) ** Flares: "a twisted, prismatic spray of acid" (not unlocked) Combat Unlocks: ** Twisted Interdiction Flares (reactive: acid): NOT UNLOCKED - Chance for extra flares when you block an attack. - Will only flare this way while in an aggressive stance. *** Twisted Assault Flares (offensive: acid): NOT UNLOCKED - Chance for extra flares when you strike a foe with a shield ability. - These flares damage the target twice when they hit. Twisted Interdiction Flares must be unlocked to enable the Lever and Flares customizations. You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the black alloy shield for you. Verb Style First Second (Only if applicable) Third Verb Style This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! Tier 2 - Twisted Interdiction Flares At tier 2, the shields gain additional flares on a successful block while in an aggressive stance (forward, advance, or offensive). A windwraith claws at you! You bolster yourself against the wind wraith's incoming blow! ** A twisted, prismatic spray of acid surges from the labyrinthine grooves on your black alloy aegis and strikes the wind wraith! ** ... 25 points of damage! Quick strike to the left leg! The wind wraith makes no bones about it. You easily block the attack with your black alloy aegis! ** Your black alloy aegis releases a spray of acid at the wind wraith! ** ... 20 points of damage! Swift strike would have hit more than an ear, if only it were there. The shields also allow access to the TURN verb, which can toggle an added line below held objects when someone looks at the character. Tier 3 - Twisted Assault Flares At tier 3 the

Twisted shield Information Type Mechanical Item Classification Shield Item(s) Applied to Shield Alterable Yes Light/Deep Yes Customizable Yes Original Release Venue Duskruin Original Release Year 2024 Tiered Yes Number of Tiers 3 How to Unlock Certificate Demeanor-based Yes Item Verbs CLENCH RAISE TILT TURN WEAR REMOVE