Shake command

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

Syntax

SHAKE <WORN ITEM> - You adjust your <ITEM>.
Note: Belled items may have special messaging.
SHAKE <ITEM> - You shake your <ITEM>.
SHAKE <PERSON> (same height person) - You grab <PERSON> by the shoulders and shake <HIM|HER>!
SHAKE <PERSON> (shorter person) - You lean down and shake <PERSON> by the shoulders!
SHAKE <PERSON> (taller person) - ??
SHAKE <SELF> - You quiver.
SHAKE BOOT (if you're wearing boots) - You shake in your boots.
SHAKE HAND (normal) - You shake <PERSON>'s hand.
SHAKE HEAD - You shake your head.
SHAKE HEAD at <ITEM|PERSON> - You shake your head at <ITEM|PERSON>.
SHAKE FIST - You shake your fist!
SHAKE FIST at <ITEM|PERSON> - You shake your fist at <ITEM|PERSON>!

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 Handshake

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.
  <Person> clamps his fist around your forearm and hauls you over for a merciless Barbarian greeting. You return the compliment, the satisfying sensation of sinew crunching in your grip.

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.

Thief Handshake

Thieves are rumored to have had a special handshake at one point, though no one can be sure.

Trader Handshake

Traders also have a special handshake, but it can be used on anyone.

• You give <person> an enthusiastic handshake, trying to convey confidence and trustworthiness.
  <Trader> gives you an enthusiastic handshake, seeming very pleased with himself.