Shake command
| Role-playing command used to shake a variety of different things and people. |
Syntax
- SHAKE <worn item>: You adjust your <item>
Note: Many items 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 HAND <merelew name>: Following the old Merelew custom, <person> bows to <person>, then extends her/his foot. <person> touches the inside of <person>'s right foot with their own. They both repeat this with their left foot.
- SHAKE HAND <self>: Pleased with yourself?
- <Person> looks smug.
- 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/her> heartily toward you in a bone-crushing Barbarian greeting.
- <Stronger person> clamps <his/her> fist around your forearm and hauls you over for a merciless Barbarian greeting. Mustering all your grit, you attempt to give <him/her> some satisfactory bruises in return.
- You grasp <stronger person>'s forearm and embrace <him/her> 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/her> arm.
Vastly Greater Strength
- Clamping a fist around <weaker person>'s forearm, you pull <him/her> heartily toward you in a bone-crushing Barbarian greeting.
- <Stronger person> clamps <his/her> 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/her> 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/her> 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.
Ranger Handshake
Rangers have a special handshake between themselves, and is often used to root out thieves pretending to be rangers.
- You grasp <person>'s hand in a firm grip. With a casual nod and a knowing smile, you place your other hand upon <person>'s shoulder. In a silent moment you recognize the tribulations <person> has gone through and take solace from them.
- <Person> takes your hand in a firm grip. With a nod and a smile <person> places <his/her> other hand upon your shoulder. An expression of pride gleams in <person>'s eyes.