Wayerd pyramid
A Wayerd pyramid is used to dry herbs as the first step in preparing a potion. To use the standard pyramid you must be outside with the sun visible.
Open the pyramid and place the herbs inside. Close it set it on the ground. As long as it is in the sun the pyramid will emit a low humming noise as the sun's rays shine down on it a couple times a minute.
After awhile open the pyramid and look inside to see of the herbs are dry. It is recommended that you guard your pyramid while its on the ground just so that no one thinks it has been left behind.
Cambrinth
Wayerd pyramids also come in the cambrinth variety, although these are extremely difficult to come by. Cambrinth Wayerd pyramids may be used at any time, even indoors. In order to use a cambrinth Wayerd pyramid, you must charge it and then invoke it, either while it is in your hand or on the ground. Each kind of cambrinth pyramid, no matter what it looks like, can hold a maximum of 10 mana, and each hum of the pyramid uses one mana stream. Again, you should guard your cambrinth pyramid while it is on the ground.
EXAMPLE:
>charge pyramid 10
You harness some energy and attempt to channel it into your Wayerd pyramid.
The Wayerd pyramid absorbs all of the energy.
Roundtime: 5 seconds.
>drop pyramid
You drop a Wayerd pyramid with a cambrinth capstone.
>guard pyramid
You move into position to guard a Wayerd pyramid with a cambrinth capstone.
>invoke pyramid
The Wayerd pyramid pulses with (mana) energy. You reach for its center and forge a magic link to it, readying all of its mana for your use.
The Wayerd pyramid emits a low humming noise drawing power from its cambrinth capstone.
Containers
Pyramids are extremely difficult to transport due to their size. There are a few options available.
Common containers:
- canvas sack - 1 per sack, shoulder worn.
- mesh sack from leth
- The straps of an oilcloth rucksack - 2 per rucksack (1 per strap), back worn.
Uncommon containers:
- leather thigh bag heavily-beaded in cambrinth with the image of a horned owl - This and similar thigh bags from the Forever_Faithful shop during the Hollow Eve festivals, holds 1 pyramid.
- wide flamewood foraging basket - this and similar foraging baskets from Weelegend's Wagon (Theren Festival, 2004?) hold 1 pyramid each [1].
- battered canvas sack covered in stains - From the Dry_Bones shop during the Hollow Eve festivals, holds 1 pyramid.
Rare containers:
- Gorbesh catapult basket - 2 per basket, shoulder worn.
- The original large "Hand-stitched traveler's pack" will hold 5 pyramids.
- origami sampler sack - Estate Holder gift when the origami system was released/new. Shoulder worn, 10 stone, holds 1 pyramid.
Others:
Variations
| Item | Rare | Incomplete | Speed | # | Durability | # | Quality | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battered Wayerd pyramid | false | very ineffective | 4 | appreciably susceptible | 7 | well-crafted | 7 | |
| Bone-trimmed wayerd pyramid | false | very ineffective | 4 | appreciably susceptible | 7 | well-crafted | 7 | |
| Sand dune molded from cloudy yellow glass | false | not very effective | 5 | average construction | 9 | masterfully-crafted | 12 | |
| Silver-edged Wayerd pyramid | false | very ineffective | 4 | appreciably susceptible | 7 | well-crafted | 7 | |
| Wayerd pyramid (1) | false | very ineffective | 4 | appreciably susceptible | 7 | well-crafted | 7 | |
| Alabaster-trimmed Wayerd pyramid carved in relief with ivy | true | very ineffective | 4 | appreciably susceptible | 7 | well-crafted | 7 | |
| Angular Wayerd pyramid inlaid with cambrinth moons | true | rather effective | 7 | quite guarded | 12 | masterfully-crafted | 12 | |
| Bamboo-edged wayerd pyramid | true | very ineffective | 4 | appreciably susceptible | 7 | well-crafted | 7 | |
| Battered Wayerd pyramid with long gouges down the sides | true | |||||||
| Blood-red Wayerd pyramid embedded with shards of bone | true | not very effective | 5 | average construction | 9 | masterfully-crafted | 12 | |
| ... further results | ||||||||