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	The '''{{tt\|FOCUS}} [[page type is::command]]''' is used for a number of things, including checking [[concentration]] and working with [[arcana skill\|magic items]].
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			\|description=Displays concentration, examines objects for magical properties, checks cambrinth, or locates a bonded spouse.
			\|messaging='''FOCUS'''<br />
			''You see'': Concentration: <current> Max: <maximum><br />

			'''FOCUS <cambrinth item>'''<br />
⚫	==Syntax==
			''You see'': You focus your magical senses on <item>.<br />
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}}: shows current concentration level and max concentration.
			The <item> pulses faintly with Elemental energy. You clearly perceive 5 mana streams bound within the <item>.<br />
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<object>'': Attempts to determine whether an object contains a magical pattern and attempt to decipher what that pattern is (like a runestone).
			[You can use INVOKE to activate the mana held in this device.]<br />
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<cambrinth item>'': Determine how much and what type of mana is charged in a piece of cambrinth.
			Roundtime: 2 sec.<br />
	* {{tt\|focus spouse}}: Used by [[wedding\|bonded]] spouses to get an image of the location of their spouse, if within range.

			'''FOCUS <runestone>'''<br />
	==Example Messaging==
		⚫	''You see'': You focus your magical senses on a dark azurite runestone.<br />
⚫	: {{tt\|FOCUS ~~MY ARMBAND~~}}
		⚫	Though not actively magical, the runestone is made out of a material that resists the flow of mana. Tiny tunnels and furrows are present in the runestone, which form the shape of a spell pattern.<br />
	: ''You focus your magical senses on a {{ilink\|j\|twisted cambrinth armband}}.''
		⚫	You recognize the pattern of the Shadows spell.<br />
	: ''The cambrinth armband is dim, almost magically null. A very faint pattern indicates its readiness to absorb Elemental energy.''
		⚫	You should get five more spells out of the runestone before it wears out.<br />

			'''FOCUS SPOUSE — spouse in the same room'''<br />
⚫	: {{tt\|FOCUS ~~MY RUNE~~}}
			''You see'': You focus on your love for <spouse>, but since <he/she> is standing beside you, nothing much happens.<br />
⚫	: ''You focus your magical senses on a ~~{{ilink\|i\|~~dark azurite runestone}}.''
			''Spouse sees'': <Name> smiles foolishly at you.<br />
⚫	~~: ''~~Though not actively magical, the runestone is made out of a material that resists the flow of mana. Tiny tunnels and furrows are present in the runestone, which form the shape of a spell pattern.''

⚫	~~: ''~~You recognize the pattern of the Shadows spell.''
			'''FOCUS SPOUSE — spouse can be located'''<br />
⚫	~~: ''~~You should get five more spells out of the runestone before it wears out.''
			''You see'': You focus on your love for <spouse>, and see...<br />
			<The spouse's room description><br />
			''Spouse sees'': You feel a sudden warmth, as though a loving hand brushed your shoulder.<br />
			}}
			{{RTOC}}==Syntax==
			*{{tt\|FOCUS}}
			:Displays current and maximum [[concentration]].
		⚫	*{{tt\|FOCUS <object>}}
			:Examines an object for magical patterns or properties. The information revealed depends on the object and the character's [[Arcana skill]].
			*{{tt\|FOCUS CAMBRINTH}}
			:Examines all worn and held [[cambrinth]] at once.
		⚫	*{{tt\|FOCUS SPOUSE}}
			:Attempts to locate a [[Marriage\|bonded spouse]].
			*{{tt\|FOCUS HELP}}
			:Displays brief usage information.

			==Game Helpfile==
			The spouse line is shown to bonded characters.
			<pre>
			By itself, the focus verb can be used to display some information about your character and <his/her> bonded spouse, if <he/she> has one. However, the main use of FOCUS is to examine the magical properties of objects.
			See VERB INFO FOCUS for more information.

		⚫	Syntax:
			FOCUS - See current concentration points.
			FOCUS SPOUSE - Locate a bonded spouse in the realm.
			FOCUS [TARGET] - View magical properties of and/or link to target.
			</pre>

			==Notes==
			*Focusing on an object can identify whether it has a magical pattern and may reveal details such as the spell in a runestone, remaining uses, active magical effects, or the amount and type of mana in cambrinth. The exact result is specific to the object and may require sufficient Arcana skill.
			*A focusable object generally must be held, on the ground, or placed on something on the ground. Examining an object on the ground or on another ground object normally requires a free hand; this is not a general requirement for an item already held. Some worn items can be focused on, including cambrinth when the character has enough Arcana skill; other worn items may be too clumsy to examine. An item packed inside a carried container cannot normally be focused on.
			*A room that interferes with magical senses prevents magical examination. Being unconscious, stunned, webbed, or in roundtime can also prevent use of the targeted form.
			*{{tt\|FOCUS SPOUSE}} is available to bonded spouses and consumes concentration, with repeated attempts costing more for a short period. A successful locate displays the spouse's room. Distance and effects that prevent locating can instead provide only a direction, report that the spouse is too far away, or block the vision.
			*Some individual items define their own FOCUS effect. A [[Focus (item)\|ritual focus]] is activated with {{com\|invoke}}, and [[Appraise command\|APPRAISE FOCUS]] and magical [[Research command\|RESEARCH]] are separate systems.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
			*{{com\|charge}}
	*[[Charge command]]
			*{{com\|invoke}}
	*[[Invoke command]]
			*{{com\|perceive}}
	*[[Prepare command]]
			*{{com\|prepare}}
	*[[Harness command]]
			*{{com\|harness}}
	*[[Release command]]
			*{{com\|release}}
	*[[Cast command]]
			*{{com\|cast}}
			*[[Cambrinth]]
			*[[Runestones]]

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	==Syntax==		==Syntax==
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	==Syntax==		==Syntax==
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}}: shows current concentration level and max concentration.		* {{tt\|FOCUS}}: shows current concentration level and max concentration.
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<object>'': ~~Attmepts~~ to determine whether an object contains a magical pattern and attempt to decipher what that pattern is (like a runestone).		* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<object>'': Attempts to determine whether an object contains a magical pattern and attempt to decipher what that pattern is (like a runestone).
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<cambrinth item>'': Determine how much and what type of mana is charged in a piece of cambrinth.		* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<cambrinth item>'': Determine how much and what type of mana is charged in a piece of cambrinth.
	* {{tt\|focus spouse}}: Used by [[wedding\|bonded]] spouses to get an image of the location of their spouse, if within range.		* {{tt\|focus spouse}}: Used by [[wedding\|bonded]] spouses to get an image of the location of their spouse, if within range.

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⚫	The '''{{tt\|FOCUS}} command''' is used for a number of things, including checking [[concentration]] and working with magic items.

	==Syntax==		==Syntax==
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}}: shows current concentration level and max concentration.		* {{tt\|FOCUS}}: shows current concentration level and max concentration.
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<object>'': ~~When~~ ~~used this way on runestones, one can~~ determine whether an object contains a magical pattern and attempt to decipher what that pattern is.		* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<object>'': Attmepts to determine whether an object contains a magical pattern and attempt to decipher what that pattern is (like a runestone).
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<~~runestone> <mana~~ ~~amount~~>'': ~~Attempts~~ to ~~change~~ ~~the~~ ~~amount~~ of ~~energy~~ ~~used~~ by a ~~runestone~~ ~~when it is~~ ~~{{com\|rub}}bed~~.		* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<cambrinth item>'': Determine how much and what type of mana is charged in a piece of cambrinth.
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<familiar>'': Attempts to find a description and owner of a familiar.
	* {{tt\|focus spouse}}: Used by [[wedding\|bonded]] spouses to get an image of the location of their spouse, if within range.		* {{tt\|focus spouse}}: Used by [[wedding\|bonded]] spouses to get an image of the location of their spouse, if within range.

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	: ''The cambrinth armband is dim, almost magically null. A very faint pattern indicates its readiness to absorb Elemental energy.''		: ''The cambrinth armband is dim, almost magically null. A very faint pattern indicates its readiness to absorb Elemental energy.''

	: {{tt\|FOCUS MY RUNE 10}}		: {{tt\|FOCUS MY RUNE}}
	: ''You focus your magical senses on a {{ilink\|i\|~~sky-blue~~ ~~imnera~~ runestone}}.''		: ''You focus your magical senses on a {{ilink\|i\|dark azurite runestone}}.''
			: ''Though not actively magical, the runestone is made out of a material that resists the flow of mana. Tiny tunnels and furrows are present in the runestone, which form the shape of a spell pattern.''
	: ''You deftly make an adjustment to the flow of energy.''
	: ''~~The~~ ~~lines~~ of ~~power~~ ~~dim~~.''		: ''You recognize the pattern of the Shadows spell.''
			: ''You should get five more spells out of the runestone before it wears out.''

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	==Syntax==		==Syntax==

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	: ''The lines of power dim.''		: ''The lines of power dim.''

			==See Also==
			*[[Charge command]]
			*[[Prepare command]]
			*[[Harness command]]
			*[[Release command]]
			*[[Cast command]]

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	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<runestone> <mana amount>'': Attempts to change the amount of energy used by a runestone when it is {{com\|rub}}bed.		* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<runestone> <mana amount>'': Attempts to change the amount of energy used by a runestone when it is {{com\|rub}}bed.
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<familiar>'': Attempts to find a description and owner of a familiar.		* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<familiar>'': Attempts to find a description and owner of a familiar.
			* {{tt\|focus spouse}}: Used by [[wedding\|bonded]] spouses to get an image of the location of their spouse, if within range.

	==Example Messaging==		==Example Messaging==

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	==Syntax==		==Syntax==
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}}: shows current concentration level and max concentration.		* {{tt\|FOCUS}}: shows current concentration level and max concentration.
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<object>'': ~~Attmepts~~ to determine whether an object contains a magical pattern and attempt to decipher what that pattern is (like a runestone).		* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<object>'': Attempts to determine whether an object contains a magical pattern and attempt to decipher what that pattern is (like a runestone).
	* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<cambrinth item>'': Determine how much and what type of mana is charged in a piece of cambrinth.		* {{tt\|FOCUS}} ''<cambrinth item>'': Determine how much and what type of mana is charged in a piece of cambrinth.
	* {{tt\|focus spouse}}: Used by [[wedding\|bonded]] spouses to get an image of the location of their spouse, if within range.		* {{tt\|focus spouse}}: Used by [[wedding\|bonded]] spouses to get an image of the location of their spouse, if within range.

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[Charge command]]		*[[Charge command]]
			*[[Invoke command]]
	*[[Prepare command]]		*[[Prepare command]]
	*[[Harness command]]		*[[Harness command]]