User:Mozzik/Sandbox

You recognize the bones as a divination tool used by Moon Mages and preferred by the Skindancers and other Nomads of the Arid Steppe. Shamans and seers use the arrangement of the bones as they fall on the ground to predict what will come. First created by the shamans of the Arid Steppe as a means to scry the future, carved and enchanted bones have been used for countless years and are among the oldest known type of divination tool. Part astrology, and part mysticism, there are some Nomads who believe that the power of the bones lies in their connection with the dead, while others insist that it is the enchantment process, through which the bones are imbued with magic properties, that gives them their unique properties. A seer, properly trained to observe celestial bodies, tosses the bones on the ground before them and reads their seemingly random placement, often with uncanny insight.

Properties

• Visual: All properties are visible.
• Durability: Low
• Bond Rate: High
• Power Precision: Low
• Duration Precision: Low
• Sect Affinity: Nomads of the Arid Steppe
• Currently the only player made tool, thus allowing them to start at higher qualities then other tools.
• Larger range of possible power/duration modifiers compared to other tools.
• Handles fumbles very differently from other tools - damage is only to one physical quality rather then to all physical qualities, whereas crits remain universal improvement to all physical qualities (Though to a smaller degree then other tools). The net effect is that crits should outweigh fumbles unlike other tools.

Use

Like all prediction tools, before use the mage must know the ALIGN ability (learnable at 4th circle) and have made a successful observation. Furthermore, before the first use, the bones must be RUBbed to bond it to the user. Syntax is to ALIGN <skill/skill set>, and then to ROLL the bones. In order to predict on another the mage must ROLL bones at <target>.

Example

You toss your divination bones on the ground before you.
The Krr-tich bone stands on end for a moment before falling over.
It points directly away from you.
The Sek-rith bone falls flat on the ground.
It points off to one side.
The Moon Sphere bounces once.
It comes to rest and depicts a suit of leather.
The Sun Disk bone lands white side up.
You scoop the bones back up.

Interpretation

1. The direction of the Krr-tich bone indicates the magnitude of the prediction. Pointing closer towards the user indicates a stronger prediction.
2. The direction of the Sek-rith bone indicates the duration of the prediction. Pointing closer towards the user indicates a longer prediction.
3. The Moon Sphere indicates the skill.
4. The color of the Sun Disk indicates the polarity. White is positive, black negative.
5. Any additional messages have to do with quality changes, or turned predictions.

So the example given is a very weak, medium duration, positive prediction on the leather armor skill.

Qualities

When LOOKed at bones have eight qualities. Qualities are listed from best to worst. As with all tools each message indicates a range. Italics indicate a potential starting value when purchased. Bold indicates extra start ranges possible from crafting.

Krr-tich/Sek-rith Balance

exceptionally well-balanced
very well-balanced
well-balanced
fairly well-balanced
balanced
average quality
barely off-balance
somewhat poorly balanced
poorly balanced
very poorly balanced
horribly unbalanced
unbalanced as to be almost useless

Age

The bones have never been used.
The bones are barely used. (1 prediction)
The bones are in good condition. (21 predictions)
The bones are in fairly good condition. (51 predictions)
The bones are starting to show signs of wear. (101 predictions)
The bones are a bit nicked. (201 predictions)
The bones are slightly scratched. (301 predictions)
The bones show signs of excessive use. (401 predictions)
The bones are very well-used. (501 predictions)
The bones are heavily scratched. (601 predictions)
The bones are very heavily worn. (701 predictions)
The bones are worn almost to oblivion. (801 predictions)

Explanation

Age indicates the real life time since the tool was first bonded, it does not seem to be related to uses or breakage rates in any way. Centering modifies duration and Clarity magnitude, with swing and color accuracies modifying the chance of misreading of each of these respectively. Imperfections modify the chance of hitting the correct skill. There are no visible indicators for how likely you are to understand the skill or for polarity of the predictions.

Messages

Color (Power)

Color	Bonus
Light violet	>0
Violet	>15
Blue-violet	>30
Blue	>45
Green-blue	>60
Green	>80
Yellow-green	>100
Yellow	>115
Orange-yellow	>130
Orange	>155
Red-orange	>170
Red	>185
Dark Red	>200

Note: The resolution between light violet and violet seems... odd. I can't properly explain this right now, this is an approximation. Top few are estimated - not enough data since the curve doesn't seem to be linear. --Mozzik 08:29, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Spiral (Duration)

Duration	Minutes
Tight	>0
Small, uneven	>10
Uneven	>30
Oval	>50
Wide oval	>70
Wide	>85
Wide, sweeping	>95

Magic Skills

Skill	Card
Primary Magic	Few spiraling
Harness	Several spiraling
Power Perception	Handful of spiraling
Magical Devices	Many spiraling
Targeted Magic	Countless spiraling

Lore Skills

Skill	Card
Appraisal	Many twisting
Mechanical Lore	Several twisting
Scholarship	Some twisting
Teaching	Some large
Percussion	Few miniscule
Strings	Several miniscule
Vocals	Countless miniscule
Winds	Many miniscule
Animal Lore	Handful of large
Astrology	Countless large

Defensive Skills

Skill	Card
Bone	Hollow pattern of irregular
Cloth	Trace of irregular
Heavy Chain	Several irregular
Heavy Plate	Countless irregular
Leather	Forming a lattice pattern
Light Chain	Few irregular
Light Plate	Many irregular
Multi Opponent	Many circular
Parry	Several circular
Shield Usage	Few circular

Survival Skills

Skill	Card
Climbing	Several scattered
Disarm Trap	Many wide
Escaping	Few long
Evasion	Few thick
First Aid	Some long
Foraging	Few broad
Hiding	Countless thick
Lockpicking	Few wide
Perception	Several thick
Skinning	Beast
Stalking	Several broad
Stealing	Handful of thick
Swimming	Many broad

Offense Skills

Skill	Card
Light Edge	Few thin
Medium Edge	Several thin
Heavy Edge	Many thin
Twohanded Edge	Countless thin
Light Blunt	Few slanted
Medium Blunt	Several slanted
Heavy Blunt	Many slanted
Twohanded Blunt	Countless slanted
Slings	Few barely noticeable
Staff Sling	Several barely noticeable
Short Bow	Many barely noticeable
Long Bow	Countless barely noticeable
Composite Bow	Handful of barely noticeable
Light Crossbow	Few fractures of varying width
Heavy Crossbow	Several fractures of varying
Short Staff	Few hairline
Quarter Staff	Several hairline
Pikes	Many hairline
Halberds	Countless hairline
Light Thrown	Few jagged
Heavy Thrown	Several jagged
Brawling	Many jagged
Offhand Weapon	Two distinct clusters of circular

Special

Rapture - Appears in place of the emotion. Critical success, improves all physical qualities.
The crystal seems clearer than before, as if some imperfection has faded with the fractures. - Improvement to one quality.
As the cracks disappear, you notice that some of the previous fractures fade as well, leaving the prism in better condition. - Improvement to one quality..
You notice the crystal clouds slightly after the cracks disappear leaving an imperfection in the crystal's structure. - Damage to one quality.
You notice that a few small cracks still remain. - Damage to one quality.
As the sapphire prism swings to a halt you lose your grip and drop it to the ground/floor. - Fumble, damages all physical qualities. Make sure to pick it up!
Suddenly the chain snaps causing the prism to crack and split into many pieces!

Notes

• RP verbs that can be used with prisms: BREAK (Destroys the prism), COUGH, EAT, FIDGET, GASP, HUG, PEER, POKE, PUSH, SMILE.
• RP verbs that only work or message differently for Monks: CLEAN, CLENCH, KISS, TAP.

Also See

• Sapphire Prism"Moon mage" is not in the list (None, Bard, Barbarian, Cleric, Empath, Moon Mage, Necromancer, Paladin, Ranger, Thief, ...) of allowed values for the "Guild association is" property.