Shake command

The Shake command is used to shake a variety of different things and people.

Use

It is often the final command in creation of Alchemic mixtures, as it is used to mix the ingredients in a closed container. Shaking an open container with liquid in it is not advised.

In addition, this is a common command to activate verbed items.

Barbarian Hand Shake

If a Barbarian shakes the hand of another Barbarian, instead they do a warrior's clasp. There are three separate messages, one standard, one for more strength, and the third for when the initiator has greater strength by 20 or more points.

A thief can mimic this if they are shaken by another, but they cannot initiate it.

Standard

Clamping a fist around <person>'s forearm, you pull him heartily toward you in a bone-crushing Barbarian greeting.
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Greater Strength

Clamping a fist around <weaker person>'s forearm, you pull him heartily toward you in a bone-crushing Barbarian greeting.
<stronger person> clamps his fist around your forearm and hauls you over for a merciless Barbarian greeting. Mustering all your grit, you attempt to give him some satisfactory bruises in return.

You grasp <stronger person>'s forearm and embrace him sturdily, hoping to convey a sense of kinship between two proud warriors.
<Weaker person> grasps your forearm with a sturdy grip and holds your gaze for a moment. In kinship, you return the greeting, taking care not to break his arm.

Vastly Greater Strength

Clamping a fist around <weaker person>'s forearm, you pull him heartily toward you in a bone-crushing Barbarian greeting.
<Stronger person> clamps his fist around your forearm and hauls you over for a merciless Barbarian greeting. Stifling a grimace, you wonder if you'll ever wield a weapon again.

You grasp <stronger person>'s forearm and embrace him sturdily, hoping to convey a sense of kinship between two proud warriors.
<Weaker person> grasps your forearm with a sturdy grip and holds your gaze for a moment. In kinship, you return the greeting, taking care not to break his arm.

Syntax

SHAKE <item being worn> You adjust your <item>.
Note: Belled items may have special messaging.
SHAKE <item> You shake your <item>.
SHAKE <person> You grab <person> by the arm and shake him!
SHAKE <self> You quiver.
SHAKE BOOT (if you're wearing boots) You shake in your boots.
SHAKE HAND <person>