lunes, 1 de octubre de 2007
Channeling
sábado, 29 de septiembre de 2007
Books - Weather Magick
This is an impressive book. Why do you think so? Well, in one corner there’s a little tornado, while in another, there’s a thunderstorm; a third corner is covered in snow, and the last is hot and a little sandy. And that’s not decoration or anything, it’s actual phenomena! As you watch, the snow gets deeper and lighting flashes.
Hazy streams of octarine light flow from the book into its very own microclimate.
Table of Contents
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2 - Gillimer's Ring of Temperate Weather
3 - Nargl’frob’s Empyrean Spear
sábado, 15 de septiembre de 2007
Brother Happalon’s Elementary Enchantment
What's it called? Brother Happalon’s Elementary Enchantment (in brief, BHEE)
What does it do? It is one of two enchantment spells, this one being the 'low enchanter'. Enchanting, as you probably know, serves to make things last longer, giving them at the same time a nice, unhealthy and radioactivy octarine shine.
Even with high skills, this spell only allows you to take objects up to the lower 1-3 enchanting levels. From there on, Master Glimer's is required (with its higher demanding skills and expensive purple powder).
Should you need a more precise description of how enchanting works, you may find it here.
Where is it? The book in which it lies is Introeductyon too thee Strukture of thee Multyverss, in the UU Library.
What skills do I need? Evoking, Enchanting, Chanting, Enchanting (2)
Has it worked? A correct output should read something like this:
You carefully inspect xxx.
You look around the area, noting local fluctuations in the thaumic field density.
You position the thaumic funnel between yourself and xxx and recite magical words.
Drawing in the local enchantment, you pour it into the funnel onto the xxx.
Help Information:
domingo, 9 de septiembre de 2007
Books - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Everything
This looks mysterious, as if it holds the keys to much knowledge. It is bound in old leather, and has a faded picture of a crystal ball on the cover.
Octarine light crackles intermittently down the spine.
Table of Contents
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2 - Polliwiggle's Puissancy Probe
3 - Floron's Fabulous Mirror
4 - Worstler’s Advanced Metallurgical Glance
5 – Kipperwald’s Perlustration Prevention
sábado, 8 de septiembre de 2007
Order Rooms - The Ancient and Truly Original Sages of the Unbroken Circle
A small octarine eye, hovering in the middle of the room, watches you.
There are three obvious exits: north, west and south.
l table: This table is lovely. It has carvings representing the four elements, in a sort of four-way yin-yang. You're not sure how it manages to fit together, but it certainly represents the balance of the elements. On the top stands a small bulletin board.
l chairs: These are over-sized, over-stuffed chairs. Much like your common wizard. They are covered in a sleek and well-worn leather. Truly a testament to the quality of wizard that would sit here. Or a testament to his rear. Well, six of one, half-dozen of another, really.
l cusp: This is the inner rim of the table.
l fire: Along the inside of the of the crescent of the table is a fire gently flaming away within a well kept firebowl. Softly, the stones built up in the centre of the bowl glow and illuminate the room. The fire gives up no heat, however, and seems to be perfectly safe. This might come as a strange idea, if it weren't for the fact that it is in the order room of the Ancient and Truly Original Sages of the Unbroken Circle.
A small plaque is mounted to the side of the firebowl.
l walls: The walls are wooden and mostly plain, save for a tapestry which hangs from one wall, covering it completely.
l ceiling: There is nothing unusual about the ceiling. Except, maybe, that its been allowed to stay.
l tapestry: A tapestry in four parts; the upper right corner is a panel of fire, next to this is a panel of water, below that is a panel of earth, and finally, a panel of wind. Each panel is mounted on a black background and each is appliqued in a unique yet appropriate fabric.
l panels: These are each appliqued in multiple layers of unique fabric. The elemental scenes depicted are so realistic and vivid, one might find him or herself attempting to enter the actual tapestry to become one with the elements.
l floor: The floor is made from high density wood.
You open the west door.
This room holds only an open book and a pen on a small table.
There is one obvious exit: east.
A sign is here.
l book: The book looks highly magical, to your trained eye. Nothing is written on the open pages. A golden quill lies beside the book.
l quill: A golden quill. It looks ancient, marked with the grime of thousands of years of wizards' hands.
You open the north door.
This is the office of the Senior Wizard of the Ancient and Truly Original Sages of the Unbroken Circle. Its main feature is a large oak desk, overflowing with papers and books. Behind the desk sits a large, intricately-carved rolling chair, while a bookcase is against the east wall. Two small, uncomfortable-looking chairs sit in front of the desk. To the north is a small door, and to the south another door leads into the Order common room.
There are two obvious exits: south and north.
l desk: The desk is a wonderfully carved old piece of furniture. It's hard to tell this, though, because the top is so cluttered with papers and memos. On the desk is a small paperweight, as well as the tools for writing all sorts of memos.
l memos: Boring administrative stuff.
l paperweight: It looks like one of those snow-globes that are found without fail in souvenir shops. However, instead it has swirling inside it water, fire, sand, and air, in equal parts, constantly moving and creating beautiful patterns of the elements.
l chairs: A fine leather rolling chair, with a sagging seat that attests to being the home of many a Senior Wizard. The two small chairs look like the type that schoolchildren being punished would relate to. They're meant to make you as uncomfortable as possible.
l bookcase: The bookcase is filled with such titles as "A Dissertation on Air", "Uses of the Empyrean Element", and “Fifteen Fun Earth Spells”.
You open the north door.
It is open.
This is the bedroom of the Senior Wizard of the Ancient and Truly Original Sages of the Unbroken Circle. It's mostly occupied by a large four-poster bed, although there is a small wardrobe too. The door to the office is south.
There is one obvious exit: south.
sábado, 1 de septiembre de 2007
Animating
miércoles, 29 de agosto de 2007
Booch's Extremal Polymorphism
[Well, up to now we've had to alter slightly the alphabetical order only once: there are a few spells (around 10) which Winswand cannot cast yet, or doesn't dare to try. Booch's was one of them, as it implied a permanent and probably uncomfortable (-1 dex) effect. I also supposed, quite rightly, that the output would be the same or very similar to Yordon's, the twin spell to this one, and one whose effects aren't permanent (for Booch's you have to wait till you die, which in my case is quite a frequent event...).
What's it called? Booch's Extremal Polymorphism (in brief, BEP)
What does it do? Well, it creates a third arm for you. The idea is that you will find it useful for scratching your nose, playing musical instruments while you attack at the same time... No, really, the only advantage is that, having three hands (in theory you can get even more, but 'tis said bonuses for the fouth skyrocket...) gives you the possibility of an extra weapon (specially if you use a two-handed one).
What skills do I need? Channeling, Convoking, Evoking, Binding, Animating
Has it worked? A correct output should read something like this:
You check the contents of your inventory.
You fetch a troll arm from the pile of your belongings and put it on the ground.
You find a dwarf arm from among your stuff and place it on the ground near the troll arm.
Finally, you discover a human arm and place it on the ground so that the three arms form a triangle.
You spend several seconds admiring the gruesome picture of the arm triangle.
Ok, now you have an additional arm hanging from the top of your head. What's next?
You can no longer wear your sapphire blue wizard's pointy hat.
martes, 28 de agosto de 2007
Books - The Olde Arte of Foode
This book looks vaguely like a ham and cheese sandwich. It seems to crackle with energy, probably from all the carbohydrates, seasoned with condiments from the Dungeon Dimensions.
Octarine sauce runs all over the core.
Table of Contents
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2 - Wurphle’s Midnight Snack
domingo, 26 de agosto de 2007
Order Rooms: the Last Order
A small octarine eye, hovering in the middle of the room, watches you.
There are three obvious exits: west, southwest and south.
l table: This is a rectangle-shaped table constructed of petrified cherry wood. It's all so executive looking! The top has been polished to a crystal-like gleam and the edges have been rounded off. The feet come down into a swooping claw that grasps a solid rose-quartz ball.
l chairs: These chairs are large and plush. The black leather strains at the seams, yet shines with the subtle luster. These oversized chairs sit properly at the table in a manner that nearly screams "board room"!
l walls: The walls are covered by multicoloured drapes made from velvet. They have been quilted so elegantly that the colours collide in a harlequinesque motif.
l drapes: These are multicoloured drapes made from velvet. They have been quilted so elegantly that the colours collide in a harlequinesque motif.
l floor: The floor is covered in a plush grey shag.
l candle flames: These are what seem to be the tips of burning wicks. Which, of course, should be on candles. But they're not. Instead a mere flame hovers gently and circles the room, causing shadows to dance around slowly and eerily.
l shadows: These are created by the light of the flames and nothing else.
l circle (of fire): This is a circle of flame. Curiously, the vortex around which all the flames seem to be orbiting, shimmers ever so lightly, as if there's a strange air distortion there or a gap leading to l-space.
jueves, 23 de agosto de 2007
Stupydest Wayes of Dieyng
(...)
lunes, 20 de agosto de 2007
Brassica Oleracea Ambulata
What's it called? Brassica Oleracea Ambulata (in brief, BOA)
Where is it? It can be found in the Cunjuryng for Begynners grimoire, inside the depths of the UU Library.
What does it require? Nothing at all (well, knowing the spell, the skills and liking cabbages a lot...)
What skills do I need? Evoking, Channeling, Animating
Has it worked? A correct output should read something like this:
You prepare to cast Brassica Oleracea Ambulata on xxx.
You thoughtfully chew your cheek.
You hold your hand out in front of yourself and stare intently at it.
Your hand shudders, going a slight green colour.
A cabbage suddlenly appears from nowhere.
It looks adoringly at xxx.
The cabbage follows xxx.
Help Information:
Brassica Oleracea Ambulata is a miscellaneous type spell which creates an animated cabbage to follow the spell's target.
domingo, 19 de agosto de 2007
Books - Introeductyon too thee Strukture of thee Multyverss
The covers of this book are well-creased and the pages are dog-eared, with many a fingerprint and grease stain on them. You’d guess that this is one of the main texts for a course at the University.
Small octarine sparks crackle fitfully through the creases and folds in the pages.
Table of Contents
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2 – Rubayak’s Power Storage
3 - Frygellan’s Fiendish Orb Disruptor
4 - Brother Happalon’s Elementary Enchantment
5 - Jogloran’s Portal of Cheaper Travel
6 - Endorphin’s Floating Friend
7 - Heezlewurst's Elemental Buffer
8 - Fabrication Classification Identification
9 – Master Glimer’s Amazing Glowing Thing
jueves, 16 de agosto de 2007
Woddeley's Occult Primer
This is a thin, useful-looking, cloth-bound book. It looks well read, judging by the way the pages curl at the corners.
It is closed.
Contents of Woddeley's Occult PrimerI. Mental Methods:
Animating. . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Channeling . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Charming . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Convoking. . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
II. Physickal Methods:
Binding. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Brewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chanting . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dancing. . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Enchanting . . . . . . . . . . .11
Evoking. . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Healing. . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Scrying. . . . . . . . . . . . .14
III. Spiritual Methods:
Abjuring . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Banishing. . . . . . . . . . . .16
Conjuring. . . . . . . . . . . .17
Divining . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Summoning. . . . . . . . . . . .19
martes, 14 de agosto de 2007
Order Rooms - Hoodwinkers
This room seems to be more of a sphere than one of the more mundane, box-like rooms found Discwide. The walls, though certainly wooden, have been polished to a perfect sheen, like that found inside the mother of pearl. Sitting in the middle of the sphere is a fountain; the water shoots up towards the centre of the great globe. Around this waterworks, two hemispheres have been constructed from petrified wood and carved to resemble benches.
A small octarine eye, hovering in the middle of the room, watches you.
There are three obvious exits: north, east and south.
Room emotes: The basin full of illusions swirls and shimmers ever so subtly before returning to normal. / The shadow of a bulletin board sneaks to the other side of the fountain. / The walls around you shimmer for a moment. / A faintly glowing bulletin board phases in and out of reality.
l walls: The walls are strangely pearlescent. It's almost as if they've been carved from some deep dwelling mother of pearl.
l globe / sphere: Just type "look", silly.
l fountain: The fountain is unlike any other you've ever seen. On closer inspection, it's easy to see that it's not running water at all, but a constant stream of different shapes and objects shoots out of the top and falls into the basin below. The colors are all bright and unrealistic. This must be evidence of the talented illusionists of the Order. A small plaque is mounted to the side of the fountain.
l water: On closer examination, the realisation strikes that the fountain is not, in fact, running water but running illusions instead.
l hemispheres / l benches: These two benches are either half of what was once a mighty redwood tree. Each part has been separated and carved so as to resemble a couple of benches. The variegation of the wood lends to a most fanciful array of rust-like colours which swirl and twine together. A large chest is tucked neatly away under the bench.
l basin: Oddly enough, the basin doesn't seem to have a bottom at all. Instead, the liquid that should be pooling up here for the fountain to use forms a type of stairwell leading down. You could possibly enter the basin and follow the stairs down if you'd like.
l illusions/objects/shapes: These are merely figments of your imagination.
miércoles, 11 de julio de 2007
Watchman killing rampage!
You prepare to cast Nargl'frob's Empyrean Spear on the city guard.
Boolywog’s Forbidden Pleasures
What's it called? Boolywog’s Forbidden Pleasures (in brief, BFP)
What does it do? Well, it summons a daemon (more specifically: a succubus...) that provides you with a choice of three forbidden and undescribable pleasures, which are three different ways of cooking a potato you give her. The options are mashed, fried and baked. Sorry lads! No other pleasures for the moment, in spite of the evocative description and souls of the daemonette...
Where is it? Being a toy demonologist spell, it is rightly placed in the Begynners' Magick tome, at the Gym(s).
What does it require? First, the focus of an octogram. Then, a potato, which isn't so much *consumed* as rather *transformed* in the process...
What skills do I need? Chanting, Charming, Summoning
Has it worked? A correct output should read something like this:
You prepare to cast Boolywog's Forbidden Pleasures.
You chant strange and terrible words.
You let your mind imagine the most sensual scenes you can.
You throw the potato into the center of the octogram.
There is a sudden rush of air and a POP as a creature appears in the room.
The succubus asks: Right! Will it be mashed, fried or baked, then?
Notes: Last spell I learnt from the Newbie tome. I found it quite amusing (and the results, tasty. Specially the baked potato...) and used to cast it a lot. Don't know if it was a good tm creator for low level of the said skills required...
Help Information:
Boolywog's Forbidden Pleasures is a miscellaneous spell that will summon demons to give the caster unimaginable delights. The spell requires a potato and an octogram.
martes, 10 de julio de 2007
Books - Ae Thouesand and Onne Thyngs ae Boye cann Do with Corpse Partes
This heavy grimoire is bound in some sort of pale skin; you try not to think about from what manner of creature the skin was taken.
Octarine slowly pulses across the surfaces of the book.
Table of Contents
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2 - Dismal Digit of Doom
3 - Pragi’s Fiery Gaze
4 - Myrandil’s Mask of Death
5 - Narquin’s Hand of Acquisition
lunes, 9 de julio de 2007
Order Rooms - The Order of Midnight
A small octarine eye, hovering in the middle of the room, watches you.
There are three obvious exits: west, southwest and east.
look lamp: This is a light giving lamp which swings from the centre of the ceiling. It hangs from a chain that is connected in a few places to the ceiling thereby creating a "swag" effect.
l chain (in lamp): This is the chain that allows the lamp to swing from it.
l ceiling: The ceiling has been hammered from fine galvanized steel. From the centre, a swag-lamp is hanging.
l floor: The floor is comprised totally of surgical steel and is heavily ventilated, allowing any splatter from the marble slab to simply drain away. Despite this, it is perfectly sturdy and very capable of holding multiple wizards.
l walls: The walls have been forged from a type of stainless medical steel. They have been brushed to a smooth matte finish. They are so smooth, in fact, that if something were to splatter on the walls from the slab, it would melt right off and slip into the grates.
l stools: These are observation stools raised high enough that someone could easily sit and work on the marble slab. They have been constructed from stainless steel, in whole, and seem very uncomfortable.
l table: This is a table a little more than nine-feet in length and four-feet wide. The perfect size for a autopsy. It has been carved from fine white marble and features both a raised rim and a small drain. Along the head of the pallet is a tray for holding various tools of the trade as well as a neck rest just below it. At the foot of the bed is a disposal unit for discarding unneeded bits and pieces.
l rim: This is the outside lining of the marble slab. It has been carved this way to reduce the risk of fluid spillage.
l drain: his drain is located in the middle of the slab and allows for any fluid to drain away properly.
l tray in table: This is the head of the slab whereon a tray is set. There should be an assortment of tools laying here, however, there is seemingly no work that needs to be done, so the tools are missing. Just below this area is a neck rest which allows the spine to stay perfectly straight. It's not wise to ask why the corpse needs to be ... comfortable.
l neck rest: This is built into the slab in order to keep the participant's spine completely straight. We wouldn't want bad posture, now would we?
l disposal unit in table: Here, at the foot of the slab is a small opening through which extra bits and pieces might be tossed. The inside doesn't look to be very sanitary. There is the odd bit hanging around as if afraid to travel down its last path. Silliness, really. I mean it *is* dead, isn't it? What more could happen? There is also a small chest hidden just under the slab, here. No telling what *that* is used for.
l bits in disposal unit: This is a fresh head severed from the corpse of Fireclown. It seems to have been pickled. This is a single bit of the last person to use the slab. Or rather, be used on the slab. It appears to be a hand gripping to the last vestiges of hope. You could do your civic duty and push it the rest of the way down.
domingo, 8 de julio de 2007
Portal Doors
wire mesh door:
This is a thin door made of a wire mesh. It seems to be a portal to another place, defying the laws of Behind and In Front. It is open.
mysterious crystal door:
This is a sparkling clear crystal door. It seems to be a portal to another place, defying the laws of Behind and In Front. It is open.
dirty piece of fur:
This is a large dirty piece of fur just hanging in the air. It seems to be a portal to another place, defying the laws of Behind and In Front. It is closed.
mysterious stone door:
This is a grey stone door. It looks really heavy, but well oiled. How could anyone know it is well oiled? Well. It is. Trust your instincts. It seems to be a portal to another place, defying the laws of Behind and In Front. It is open.
mysterious oak door:
This is a large, heavy, free-standing oak door. It has a gold inlaid door knob. It seems to be a portal to another place, defying the laws of Behind and In Front. It is open.
Order Rooms - Venerable Council of Seers
[Seeing the Seers. Sounds a little bit Ironic, doesn't it? Well, anyway, it's been done, and the special thanks for his kind collaboration goes today to Master Tempus Plavalaguna, the werewolfer soloer]
The Venerable Council of Seers' common room is thick with history and lore. Along the walls are bookshelves which reach the ceiling. There are plush and comfortable armchairs strewn throughout the room, each one with its own stand for book reading. In the centre of the room is a pedestal on which a crystal ball is sitting. This place was obviously designed with the studious wizard in mind. A bulletin board and a plaque are hanging from one of the walls.
A small octarine eye, hovering in the middle of the room, watches you.
There are three obvious exits: south, east and north.
l walls: The walls are covered in a green velvet which drapes around the room elegantly and calmly. Against one wall is a small chest.
l ceiling: There is nothing unusual about the ceiling, except that it seems the high rising bookshelves are the only thing holding it up.
l armchairs: These are over stuffed chairs, made to be comfortable for hours on end. On... your end, really. They are covered in velvet and come in an assortment of green shades.
l stands: Simple and elegant, they are used to put your cuppa while you read, or put your book while you sip. Either way, they're useful and ready to serve. Sitting on top of each stand is a blue light, hovering and offering its subtle illumination. Hidden under the glass top of the stands are magical bulletin boards, ready for reading.
l pedestal: This is a large, swirling cage of wrought iron. At the top, eight sharp spikes, like claws, grip onto a huge crystal ball. This doesn't look pleasant at all for the ball.
l ball: The ball shows us the UU bar.
l bookshelves: The bookcases are full of books with interesting names, such as "A Treatise on Building Rituals of the Klatchian Pyramids" or "Superstitions of the Common Witch: Primitive Magic". There's no doubt a lot to learn here. There is a green book that seems out of place, almost as if leaning with the intent to fall.
l (green) book: This is a book seemingly made from emerald, or green glass. It would be a tragedy for it to fall off the bookself. It might be wise of you to replace it as soon as possible.
sábado, 7 de julio de 2007
Bifram’s Amazing Fireworks
What's it called? Bifram’s Amazing Fireworks (in brief: BAF)
What does it do? It is the other firework spell, the little sister to Atmospheric Inscription Wonder. This spell also inscribes a piece of text in the skies, which is seen by all the people around (in *shout range). The difference is that in this one you don't choose a text, it is your name that automatically gets firewritten. Narcissistic, really.
Where is it? It also hides in the Spelles of thee Arte of Fyre grimoire, at the Unseen University Library.
What does it require? As to components, only a torch, which is consumed in the casting process.
What skills do I need? Animating, Fire, Binding, Channeling (Same as AIW. Big surprise?)
Has it worked? A correct output should read something like this:
You prepare to cast Bifram's Amazing Fireworks.
You awaken the torch with words of power.
You summon a salamander from the fiery wastes of the eighth hell.
You bind the fiery spirit to the torch, whispering the eight secret names of the Lord of Hell to subdue it.
You draw upon the powers of fire, pouring them into the torch.
A small dot of flame shoots up from your hand and vanishes into the sky.
Notes: This is what is seen by yourself and the other players after a casting.
Right above you you see: A light flashes up high into the sky trailing grey smoke behind it.
Right above you you see: The light wizzes around in circles making a high pitched whizzing noise.
Right above you you see: The dot bursts open sending brilliant green streamers of light to all the corners of the sky.
Right above you you see: With a sudden resounding bang, the streams rush back together to form [spellcaster’s name] which hangs in the sky before slowly vanishing.
Help Information:
Bifram's Amazing Fireworks is a miscellaneous type spell that creates a fantastic display of fireworks.
viernes, 6 de julio de 2007
Order Rooms - Sages of the Unknown Shadow
You see a vision in the silver mirror:
This room has been crafted to resemble, in every way, an octogram of immense proportions. This is, after all, the common room of the Sages of the Unknown Shadow -- the order of wizards who specialise in the more demonic side of magic. This area, for the most part, is completely blackened. The drapes that cover the walls and boast glowing octograms are a deep, blood red, while the carpet is a subtle black. Throne-like chairs are positioned in a circle around a very low obsidian table in the centre of the room. Multiple chains have been firmly attached to the table, as if in preparation for something not only evil, but very large.
A small octarine eye, hovering in the middle of the room, watches you.
There are three obvious exits: south, west and north.
look drapes: These drapes decorate the room elegantly. Each one covering a different wall, each one with a highly charged octogram glowing and flickering. The drapes are helping to hide a small chest shoved against one wall, and a bulletin board shoved against another wall.
l octograms: Though the room is shaped like an octogram, someone felt the need for even more protection. the drapes strewn around the room each have a highly charged octogram which glows brightly and illuminates the area. These octograms were created for a single purpose and very likely aren't any good for anything else. The strange illumination causes strange shadows to stalk around the room, carefully avoiding the table in the centre.
l carpet: The floor is covered in a plush black shag.
l chairs: These are more thrones than chairs. They have been placed around the willing table. They are in the perfect position for a little observation, discussion, or study group. Each one is wrought iron with a plush leather seat, and each one has an octogram welded into the back.
l table: This is a piece of the famous "tabula rasa", of which the rest can be found in Uberwald. It is, as the name suggests, completely clean and has no features, save the chains firmly attached. It seems as if this low altar was constructed to restrain a large beast, or dangerous subject, or perhaps it's now merely used for students to study on.
l chains: These don't seem to be as empty as first thought. They are all lifted off the altar and point toward the centre of the table, as if holding some invisible beast in place. Of course, if that were true, you'd have heard something by now, right? They have been constructed of smelted octiron and are double-linked for the extra secure feeling. Curious how they just hover in place...
l walls: The walls are covered in a dark crimson fabric. They drape along the walls dramatically.
l shadows: These strange shadows are created by the glowing octograms. They slowly stalk around the room, carefully avoiding the table in the centre of the room. They each come in different shape and size, but the one unifying trait is the uncommon thickness of each shadow and the unyielding detail of features. They are so thick and dark that one might find it easy to blend into one if he or she so wanted to attempt the unusual feat.
jueves, 5 de julio de 2007
Order Rooms - The Brothers of the Silver Star
A small octarine eye, hovering in the middle of the room, watches you.
There are three obvious exits: east, south and west.
l walls: The walls are wooden and mostly plain.
l floor: The floor is made from high density wood and is covered in a thick layer of sawdust.
l ceiling: The ceiling has been vaulted and has a single glowing star hovering near the centre which illuminates the room.
l star in ceiling: This is a hovering silver star. It emits a bright and rather useful light.
l chest: 'This is a fretwork chest which has been painstakingly carved from rowan. The filigree is so intricate and delicate that it defies you to see inside it. Alas, it is a magical chest and looking inside would likely only cause confusion to the mundane onlooker. However, small though it is, it will hold all manner of objects.
look pedestal: These are forged from raw iron. Each one holds either a hammer or an anvil.
look hammer, anvil in pedestal: 'This is a large octiron hammer. Its shaft is made from petrified sapient pearwood. Along the head of the hammer mystical runes sparkle and gleam. It might be possible to bang the hammer against the anvil for posterity sake. Though, it's not advised.' 'This is an anvil made from pure octiron. It has not a single scratch on it, though mystical runes cover its surface completely. It's obviously not used for anything more then symbolism'.
[after looking around a bit, we reached the conclusíon that the hammer must be the way of going to the Wizard bar. Probably: 'bang hammer against anvil' should do the trick...]
miércoles, 4 de julio de 2007
Order Rooms - Mrs. Widgery's Lodgers
l ceiling: The ceiling has been painted with a glossy-white paint.
l floor: The floor is covered in a plush white shag.
l edges: This is used to line the walls.
l table: This is a masterpiece of craftmanship. The table has been constructed from the same wood used in the moulding around the room. It's obviously new, but carries a well used look about it.
l sofa: This is a huge sofa. It's over-stuffed and over-sized, and easily stretches from one end of the table to the other. The fabric covering the sofa is suede which has been broken in by any number of wizards finding his or her afternoon nap.
This room holds only an open book and a pen on a small table. There is one obvious exit: south. A sign is here. You close the south door. - Voting room
l moulding: This is used to line the walls.
look seam: It looks as if this is actually a secret door. You might be able to open it if you have the willingness to try. It should open with a good push.
Dead Cold??
Your jet black crystal bell bracelet tintinnabulates gently.
You're so cold you feel as though you're about to expire.
You shiver.
The cold is just too much for you.
As you dissolve into ectoplasm, the light green moon dragon falls through you with an embarrassed squawk.
There is a sudden white flash. Your magical shield has broken.
A medium metal shield clatters to the ground.
Your skin feels itchy; large pieces flake off as you scratch it.
As the Trapped Salamander slips onto your hand, a wave of warmth sweeps through your body.
You shiver.
The light green moon dragon flutters to the ground and ambles about, nibbling at things.
Someone says: MY, WE'VE BEEN A BIT CARELESS, HAVEN'T WE? SHALL WE POPPADOM TO THE NEXT DIMENSION?
You turn and see Death standing behind you.
Death says: LET'S HAVE NO ARGY BHAJI.
Death says: DO YOU HAVE ANY LAST GOOD-BYES OR IS IT STRAIGHT TO THE AFTERLIFE?
[oh, damn...]
Death says: I SUPPOSE YOU WANT TO BE ALLOWED TO STAY, DO YOU?
You hear a very distant whisper echo through the valley.
Death says: I REALLY DON'T LIKE DOING ALL THESE FAVOURS FOR YOU PEOPLE.
Death says: I MEAN, WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
Death says: HOW ABOUT I JUST LEAVE YOU HERE? NONE OF THE GODS WILL TOUCH YOU WITH A BARGE POLE.
Death says: JUST DON'T TELL ANYONE I DID THIS FOR YOU!
Death says: I MAY NOT BE SO FORGIVING IN THE FUTURE. BE MORE CAREFUL.
Death gets back onto Binky and rides away.
[The aftermath was quite funny too, seen in perspective. Mi taxi driver (Rev. Pli Veridicus), who was a pishite, had to return to the rescue-and-resurrection. In the quick chaos of trying to recover, get my stuff and not die again, I spent the last charge of a blue crystal ring to find myself... at the Hub? At the top of Cori Celesti??? O, Gods, today was my lucky day... Fortunately, a kept scroll, sound advice and the help of a witchy friend of Nuit's all conspired to take me back, safe and sound, to the halls of Unseen University and a really huge dinner to make me forget my troubles...]
martes, 3 de julio de 2007
First visit to the Retrophrenologist...
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist polishes the chair and checks the restraining straps.
You say: yes
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist asks you: So you would like to get some stats modified... Which one would you like decreased?
Your pair of pale gold crystal bubble earrings glitters.
A delicate sound, almost like snow falling comes from your silver snowflake bracelet.
Squelch.
You say: dexterity
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist asks you: Whooo! Great, so what ability would you like to increase? Zorgo the Retrophrenologist says: Retrophrenology is such a good idea, I wonder why more people don't try it.
You say: strength
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist hums a ditty. Quite tunefully, for a troll.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist feels the bumps on your head speculatively.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist says to you: It will cost you A$100 to smash your head into the shape required to increase our brawn at the detriment to your flexibility.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist asks you: Do you wish to continue?
Your jet black crystal bell bracelet chimes quietly.
You say: yes
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist says to you: Great! I will see what I can do.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist pockets the money as payment from you.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist feels around on your head.
A glittering sprinkle of light scatters about the room from your Polythene Pam.
You sit on the operating chair.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist starts to strap you into the chair.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist measures your head with a somewhat battered looking tape measure.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist pulls out a huge hammer and licks his lips.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist squints and lines the hammer up.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist exclaims: Don't worry. You won't feel a thing!
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist thumps the hammer down hard on your head, blood and bits of hair spray around the room.
You lose consciousness.
Your fading strength makes you drop 2 Ankh-Morpork royals, one Ankh-Morpork ten-dollar, 5 Ankh-Morpork dollars, one Ankh-Morpork half-dollar, some Ankh-Morpork pence, one Djelian talent, 2 Djelian tooni, 9 Djelian talona and 5 Djelian ptascpi.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist looks a little worried and checks your pulse, then smiles brightly.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist cleans off his hammer and smiles happily.
You are unconscious. You can't do anything.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist says: Another job well done.
Your iridescent scarab beetle wriggles her legs.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist rubs your head and smiles.
Your Smaug The Small yawns sleepily.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist says to you: I think you will find that did the trick.
You are unconscious. You can't do anything.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist pushes your unconscious body off the chair onto the floor.
Zorgo the Retrophrenologist exclaims: Next please!
lunes, 2 de julio de 2007
Books - Cunjuryng for Begynners
This book has two mirrors for covers, and sparkly bits down the spine. The pages are edged in silver foil too.
Table of Contents
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3 - Torqvald’s Illusion Generatrix
4 - Master Woddeley’s Luminescent Companion
5 - Mugwuddle's Muddling Mirage
6 - Objandeller’s Thaumic Funnel