Skill : Charge

Domain : Acrobatic

Available: Barbarian(1) Black Guard(31) Dreadnaught(2)

Allows : Acrobatic I, Combat Fluidity I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Malicious

Targets : Creatures

Range : Range 1 - Range 2

Commands : CHARGE

Usage : CHARGE [TARGET NAME]

Example : charge orc

The Barbarian runs at top speed at an target, delivering a deadly attack, but sacrificing armor.

Skill : Recall

Available: Numerous Classes(2) Numerous Classes(1)

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Mana (50)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets :

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : RECALL

Usage : RECALL ([CITY|HOME])

Example : recall

Example : recall waygate

Example : recall home

The player calls upon the power of the gods to return to his or her place of origin, along with any npc group members present with him or her. Normal fleeing penalties apply during combat.

'RECALL (CITY)' add a city name to recall directly to the centre of a city.

'RECALL SET' will set the default recall point to the current location if it is owned by the player.

'RECALL SET HOME' will set the default home point to the current location if it is owned by the player.

The player can also chose to recall to Waygate, Shou Lung, Ravenclaw, Rigort Mortis or Xian as well as your own default.

Usage : SWIM [DIRECTION]

Available: ALL

Example : swim e

This skill allows the character to travel on a water surface. The amount of weight being carried can affect this skill.

Skill : Axe Specialization

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Assassin(30) Paladin(2) Templar(28) Numerous Classes(1)

Allows : Axe Striking I, Axe Slicing I, Axe Piercing I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

The player is an axe master, gaining bonuses to attack when using an axe in combat.

Skill : Edged Weapon Specialization

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Templar(5) Numerous Classes(2) Numerous Classes(1)

Allows : Edged Striking I, Edged Bashing I, Edged Piercing I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

The player is a master of sharp edges, gaining bonuses to attack when using an edged weapon in combat.

Skill : Hammer Specialization

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Assassin(33) Paladin(2) Templar(17) Numerous Classes(1)

Allows : Hammer Striking I, Hammer Bashing I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

The player is a master of hammers, gaining bonuses to attack when using a hammer in combat.

Skill : Polearm Specialization

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Assassin(37) Paladin(2) Templar(16) Numerous Classes(1)

Allows : Polearm Striking I, Polearm Slicing I, Polearm Piercing I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

The player is a polearm master, gaining bonuses to attack when using a polearm in combat.

Skill : Sword Specialization

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Several Classes(2) Numerous Classes(1)

Allows : Sword Striking I, Sword Slicing I, Sword Piercing I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

The player is a sword master, gaining bonuses to attack when using a sword in combat.

Skill : Wilderness Lore

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Hatchling(4) Oracle(17) Several Classes(2) Several Classes(1)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Mana (50)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets :

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : WILDERNESSLORE, WLORE

Usage : WLORE

Example : wlore

Tells you what type of terrain you are presently in or on.

Usage : WRITE [ITEM] ([TEXT TO WRITE])

Available: ALL

Example : write parchment From recall, go nseeseenwesee

This skill allows one to write ordinary messages onto ordinary paper, parchments, and similar writing material. The language the player will write in will depend on which language the player is currently SPEAKing.

When writing on a journal, you need not specify any parameters when using this command.

Skill : Blunt Weapon Specialization

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Assassin(24) Gaian(10) Paladin(1) Numerous Classes(2)

Allows : Blunt Striking I, Blunt Piercing I, Blunt Bashing I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

The player is a master of blunt weapons, gaining bonuses to attack when using a blunt weapon in combat.

Skill : Flailing Weapon Specialization

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Assassin(17) Burglar(1) Paladin(1) Templar(10)

Available: Numerous Classes(2)

Allows : Flailed Striking I, Flailed Slicing I, Flailed Bashing I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

The player is a master of flails, gaining bonuses to attack when using a flailed weapon in combat.

Skill : Ranged Weapon Specialization

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Templar(20) Numerous Classes(2) Numerous Classes(1)

Allows : Ranged Striking I, Ranged Piercing I, Ranged Bashing I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

The player becomes so specialized at thrown and ranged combat that they gain bonuses to attack when fighting from afar.

Skill : Kick

Domain : Kicking

Available: Assassin(3) Hatchling(2) Martial Artist(1) Monk(2)

Available: Dancer(6) Several Classes(4)

Allows : Ax Kick, Iron Kicking I, Combat Fluidity I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Malicious

Targets : Creatures

Damage :

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : KICK

Usage : KICK [TARGET NAME]

Example : kick orc

The fighter uses his or her feet to deliver an extra bit of pain in combat.

Skill : Two Weapon Fighting

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Assassin(23) Barbarian(5) Bard(27) Fighter(5)

Available: Gunslinger(8) Dancer(28) Ranger(7) Thief(23)

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

While in combat, this skill allows the fighter to attack more proficiently with a second weapon in the hold position, assuming the fighter is in range for the second weapon.

Skill : Parry

Domain : Evasive

Available: Arcanist(18) Assassin(18) Charlatan(44) Martial Artist(3)

Available: Minstrel(28) Ranger(5) Templar(12) Thief(17)

Available: Trapper(21) Numerous Classes(6)

Allows : Evasively I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

Parrying is the ability to cancel an armed attack by an opponent using your own weapon. The character with this skill will parry the attacks of his or her armed opponents whenever possible.

Skill : Shield Bash

Domain : Shield use

Available: Arcanist(29) Templar(27) Numerous Classes(8)

Allows : AutoBash, Shield Using I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Malicious

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : BASH

Usage : BASH [TARGET NAME]

Example : bash orc

The fighter uses their shield as a weapon, delivering an otherwise additional blow to the target in combat.

Skill : Scalping

Domain : Anatomy

Available: Barbarian(9)

Allows : Anatomy I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Use Cost : Movement (20)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : SCALP, SCALPING

Usage : SCALP [TARGET BODY]

Example : scalp body

With this common skill, a dead body can be scalped, removing the top part of its head.

Skill : Smoke Signals

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Barbarian(10)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Invoked : Automatic

Usage : "SMOKESIGNALS" [MESSAGE]

Example : smokesignals I'm here at the temple!

This skill requires a fire to be built in the area, and it must be performed outdoors. This skill sends a smoke signal viewable throughout the entire area by those outside. Those with the smoke signal skill will be able to read the message in the signal.

Skill : Battle Cry

Domain : Singing

Available: Barbarian(11) Dreadnaught(11)

Allows : Rejoicing Singing I, Resounding Singing I, Echoed Singing I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Always Beneficial

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : BATTLECRY

Usage : BATTLECRY

Example : battlecry

The Barbarian lets out a primal scream of battle, inspiring all group members to his or her banner. Those under the affect of the cry will hit more frequently. The affect wears off when battle is concluded, or if battle is not joined swiftly enough after the cry is made.

Skill : Cleave

Domain : Martial lore

Available: Assassin(45) Barbarian(12) Beastmaster(11) Black Guard(30)

Available: Dreadnaught(12) Fighter(10) Paladin(30) Ranger(20)

Allows : Combat Fluidity I, Martial Lore I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

This skill allows a fighter who is in combat against more than one opponent to take an extra attack against the next opponent on the same round in which the first opponent is killed.

Skill : Disarm

Domain : Martial lore

Available: Barbarian(13) Beastmaster(18) Burglar(15) Dreadnaught(13)

Available: Fighter(12) Martial Artist(6) Monk(12) Dancer(18)

Available: Thief(15) Several Classes(16)

Allows : Combat Fluidity I, Martial Lore I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Malicious

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : DISARM

Usage : DISARM [TARGET NAME]

Example : disarm orc

The fighter attempts use his or her weapon to disarm the target, hurling their weapon onto the floor and out of reach. To succeed, the player must be armed, make their profficiency check, "hit" their opponent, and not be too underpowered compared to their opponent.

Skill : Dodge

Domain : Evasive

Available: Arcanist(12) Assassin(12) Beastmaster(8) Charlatan(20)

Available: Hatchling(3) Martial Artist(4) Minstrel(18) Monk(8)

Available: Dancer(10) Numerous Classes(14) Several Classes(11)

Allows : Evasively I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

Example : dodge

During combat, the character begins to dance around on their feet, making them harder to hit in combat.

Skill : Rescue

Domain : Martial lore

Available: Barbarian(15) Charlatan(10) Dreadnaught(15) Fighter(9)

Available: Hatchling(5) Martial Artist(5) Minstrel(16) Monk(10)

Available: Ranger(3) Several Classes(4)

Allows : Combat Fluidity I, Martial Lore I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Sometimes Beneficial

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : RESCUE, RES

Usage : RESCUE [GROUP MEMBER]

Example : rescue bob

Allows the fighter to step forward and take all damage from an opponent, when fighting in a group. The person taking the opponents damage during combat is commonly called the "tank".

Skill : Berzerk

Domain : Martial lore

Available: Barbarian(16) Beastmaster(41) Dreadnaught(16) Fighter(44)

Allows : Combat Fluidity I, Martial Lore I

Tier : III

Imbue at : 0

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Always Beneficial

Targets : Caster only

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : BERZERK

Usage : BERZERK

Example : berzerk

Allows the fighter to gain some temporary bonus hit points, bonus attack points, and bonus damage, at the expense of a slightly lower armor score.

Skill : Armor Tweaking

Domain : Armor use

Available: Barbarian(17) Dreadnaught(17) Fighter(3) Ranger(8)

Available: Several Classes(5)

Allows : Armor Optimizing I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Mana (50)

Quality : Always Beneficial

Targets : Items

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : ARMORTWEAK, TWEAK

Usage : TWEAK [ARMOR PIECE]

Example : tweak leggings

The fighter becomes familiar enough with his or her armor that he is able to properly arrange, tighten straps, twist, and otherwise tweak a worn armor piece to get maximum benefit from it. The result is a 10% benefit bonus from the armor. The benefits of the tweaking last as long as the armor is worn by the same wearer.

Skill : Fast Attack

Available: Assassin(30) Barbarian(18) Beastmaster(44) Black Guard(4)

Available: Doomsayer(33) Golden Path(10) Hatchling(13) Martial Artist(3)

Available: Monk(36) Paladin(4) Templar(22) Several Classes(40)

Available: Numerous Classes(34)

Allows : Fast Attack Two

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

Improves your initiative roll at the start of each round of combat.

Skill : Apothecary

Domain : Crafting

Available: Arcanist(1) Barbarian(19) Ranger(1) Several Classes(2)

Requires : A base wisdom of at least 12.

Allows : Identify Poison, Poisoning I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (20)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : APOTHECARY, MIX

Skill : APOTHECARY

Usage : MIX LIST/[BREWING CONTAINER]

Example : mix pot

: mix list

: mix list slumber

This skill allows the player to create a deadly poison from basic ingredients. The player must be near a fire over which the poison can be brewed. The ingredients must be placed in a fire-safe container, like a pot or pan. A pot may be filled with water or other liquids, if water or the liquid is required for the recipe.

Skill : Spring Attack

Domain : Acrobatic

Available: Barbarian(20) Dreadnaught(20) Dancer(22)

Allows : Acrobatic I, Combat Fluidity I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Malicious

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : SPRINGATTACK, SPRING, SATTACK

Usage : SPRINGATTACK [TARGET NAME]

Example : sattack orc

Short(s) : spring, sattack

The Barbarian delivers a quick damaging blow, then leaps backwards to a further position of range 1 or 2.

Skill : Jungle Tactics

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Barbarian(21)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Invoked : Automatic

This skill gives the fighter an edge in attack, defence, and damage when fighting in jungles. The fighter can also hide themselves simply by sitting down on the ground and staying still for a few mins.

Skill : Dirt

Domain : Dirty fighting

Available: Assassin(10) Martial Artist(14) Minstrel(4) Monk(28)

Available: SkyWatcher(24) Thief(9) Several Classes(22)

Allows : Combat Fluidity I, Dirty Fighting I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Malicious

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch - Range 1

Commands : DIRT

Usage : DIRT [TARGET NAME]

Example : dirt orc

The fighter attempts to kick dirt into the eyes of the target, making them temporarily blind.

Skill : Swamp Tactics

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Barbarian(23)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Invoked : Automatic

This skill gives the fighter an edge in attack, defence, and damage when fighting in swamps. The fighter can also hide themselves simply by sitting down on the ground and staying still for a few mins.

Skill : Intimidation

Domain : Influential

Available: Barbarian(24) Beastmaster(20) Burglar(7) Doomsayer(17)

Available: Dreadnaught(24) Golden Path(60) Jade Path(50)

Allows : Influencing I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

This skill makes the player naturally intimidating to lower level creatures, making them less likely to be able to initiate an attack.

Skill : Desert Tactics

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Barbarian(25)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : V

Imbue at : 40

Invoked : Automatic

This skill gives the fighter an edge in attack, defence, and damage when fighting in deserts. The fighter can also hide themselves simply by sitting down on the ground and staying still for a few mins.

Skill : War Cry

Domain : Singing

Available: Barbarian(26) Dreadnaught(26)

Allows : Rejoicing Singing I, Resounding Singing I, Echoed Singing I

Tier : V

Imbue at : 40

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Always Beneficial

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : WARCRY

Usage : WARCRY

Example : warcry

The Barbarian lets out a primal call to war, inspiring all group members to follow his or her banner. Those under the affect of the cry will deliver more damaging blows. The affect wears off when battle is concluded, or if battle is not joined swiftly enough after the cry is made.

Skill : Mountain Tactics

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Barbarian(27)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : V

Imbue at : 40

Invoked : Automatic

This skill gives the fighter an edge in attack, defence, and damage when fighting in the mountains. The fighter can also hide themselves simply by sitting down on the ground and staying still for a few mins.

Skill : Improved Throwing

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Barbarian(28) Dreadnaught(28)

Allows : Ranged Striking I

Tier : V

Imbue at : 40

Invoked : Automatic

As the fighter gains proficiency in this skill, he or she hits more accurately with thrown weapons, and does up to double damage.

Skill : Weapon Break

Domain : Martial lore

Available: Barbarian(29) Dreadnaught(29) Fighter(24) Martial Artist(13)

Available: Monk(26)

Allows : Combat Fluidity I, Martial Lore I

Tier : III

Imbue at : 0

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Malicious

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch - Range 1

Commands : BREAK

Usage : BREAK [TARGET NAME]

Example : break orc

The fighter will attempt the difficult maneuver of breaking the weapon of the target.

Skill : Butchering

Available: Hatchling(2) Numerous Classes(30) Several Classes(4)

Allows : Chirgury

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : BUTCHER, BUTCHERING, SKIN

Usage : BUTCHER (BUNDLE [NUM]) [TARGET BODY]

Example : butcher body

Example : butcher bundle 10 bones

With this common skill, a dead body can be cut up and its useful parts separated. You can also bundle multiple resources together using this skill. The GET command can be used to unbundle such resources.

Skill : Wood Chopping

Domain : Gathering

Available: Apprentice(3) Artisan(3) Hatchling(2) Numerous Classes(30)

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : CHOP, CHOPPING

Usage : CHOP (BUNDLE [NUM]) [TARGET])

Example : chop

Example : chop bundle 10 oak

With this common skill, a player can find good trees, chop a few down, and the chop up the wood for carrying. Trees for chopping are best found in forests. You can also bundle multiple resources together using this skill. The GET command can be used to unbundle such resources.

Skill : Survey

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Artisan(21) Numerous Classes(30)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : SURVEY, SURVEYING

Usage : SURVEY

Example : survey

This skill will give you a list of resources that may be found in the area you are in.

Skill : Gem Digging

Domain : Gathering

Available: Apprentice(4) Artisan(4) Hatchling(2) Numerous Classes(30)

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : DIG, DIGGING

Usage : DIG (BUNDLE [NUM]) [TARGET])

Example : dig

Example : dig bundle 10 gems

With this common skill, a player can perform the delicate task of mining gems and other precious stones. The precious stones found with this skill are best hunted for in mountains or caves. Sand is best found in the desert. You can also bundle multiple resources together using this skill. The GET command can be used to unbundle such resources.

Skill : Drilling

Domain : Gathering

Available: Apprentice(3) Artisan(3) Hatchling(2) Numerous Classes(30)

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : DRILL, DRILLING

Usage : DRILL (BUNDLE [NUM]) [TARGET CONTAINER]

Example : drill pot

Example : drill bundle 10 milk

With this common skill, a player carefully pokes around, in the ground or trees, for useful liquids. The liquids are then placed into the liquid container given by the parameters. Drilling is best done in forests and deserts. You can also bundle multiple resources together using this skill. The GET command can be used to unbundle such resources.

Skill : Dyeing

Domain : Artistic

Available: Apprentice(10) Artisan(12) Numerous Classes(30)

Requires : A base charisma of at least 8.

Allows : Master Dyeing, Artsy I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : DYE, DYEING

Usage : DYE [ITEM NAME] [COLOR]

Example : dye shirt blue

This skill allows the player to dye a qualifying cloth item a different color.

See also: MDYE, ADYE

Skill : Engraving

Domain : Calligraphy

Available: Apprentice(10) Artisan(12) Numerous Classes(30)

Requires : 'Write'

Requires : A base charisma of at least 10.

Allows : Fine Calligraphy I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : ENGRAVE, ENGRAVING

Usage : ENGRAVE [ITEM NAME] [MESSAGE]

Example : engrave sword the deathmaster

This skill allows the player to engrave a unique message onto a qualifying metal, stone, or wooden item. To read the message, one need only LOOK at the item. Engraving requires proficiency in both this skill and in the WRITEing skill.

Skill : Farming

Domain : Gathering

Available: Artisan(19) Gaian(22) Numerous Classes(30)

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : PLANT, FARM, FARMING

Usage : PLANT (BUNDLE [NUM]) [RESOURCE NAME]

Example : plant berries

Example : plant bundle 10 berries

This skill allows the player to plant a resource into the ground. The player must place a sample of the resource on the ground first to use as seed. After planting is completed, the resource will be ready to harvest some time later, after the plants have grown. You can also bundle multiple resources together using this skill. The GET command can be used to unbundle such resources.

Skill : Fire Building

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Apprentice(6) Artisan(6) Gaoler(2) Hatchling(3)

Available: Numerous Classes(30)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : LIGHT, FIREBUILD, FIREBUILDING

Usage : LIGHT [(FIRE) or TARGET NAME]

Example : light fire

: light wood

With this common skill, a player can start fires for light, or cooking, or whatever.

If you were looking for help on the light spell, enter HELP SPELL LIGHT.

Skill : Fishing

Domain : Gathering

Available: Apprentice(4) Artisan(4) Delver(2) Hatchling(2)

Available: Numerous Classes(30)

Requires : A base wisdom of at least 8.

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : FISH

Usage : FISH (BUNDLE [NUM]) [TARGET])

Example : fish

Example : fish bundle 10 trout

With this common skill, a player can catch lots of fish from a suitable location, assuming the fish are biting. Fishing it best done in the water. You can also bundle multiple resources together using this skill. The GET command can be used to unbundle such resources.

Skill : Foraging

Domain : Gathering

Available: Apprentice(3) Artisan(3) Gaian(2) Hatchling(2)

Available: Numerous Classes(30)

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : FORAGE, FORAGING

Usage : FORAGE (BUNDLE [NUM]) [TARGET])

Example : forage

Example : forage bundle 10 berries

Example : forage ground

Example : forage plants

Foraging is useful for collecting plants and the things which grow on plants, which of course are found in greatest abundance in forests, plains and hills. The player can specify whether or not the player wishes to forage for things growing on the ground or on plants, which is useful when multiple players are foraging in the same place. The defaultis foraging on the ground.

The player can bundle multiple resources together with this skill. The GET command allows the player to take a portion of the bundle.

Typically, foraging plants will obtain cotton and straw which is used by weavers and clothiers. Foraging on the ground will obtain a vast variety of foodstuffs used in cooking.

See Also: Help Speculating, Help Baking, Help Cooking, Help Farming

Skill : Hunting

Domain : Gathering

Available: Apprentice(4) Artisan(4) Hatchling(2) Numerous Classes(30)

Requires : A base wisdom of at least 8.

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : HUNT, HUNTING

Usage : HUNT

Example : hunt

With this common skill, a player checks carefully for the tracks of any game which may be nearby. When the tracks are found, the player needs to check nearby rooms for the animal and attack it to complete the hunt. Hunting can be done almost anywhere, though Forests, Jungles, and Plains are best.

Skill : Lacquering

Domain : Artistic

Available: Apprentice(9) Artisan(11) Numerous Classes(30)

Requires : A base charisma of at least 8.

Allows : Artsy I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : LACQUERING, LACQUER

Usage : LACQUER [ITEM NAME] [COLOR]

Example : lacquer shirt blue

This skill allows the player to lacquer a qualifying item a different color. Lacquer only works on metal, wood, and stone items.

Skill : Mining

Domain : Gathering

Available: Apprentice(3) Artisan(3) Hatchling(2) Numerous Classes(30)

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : MINE, MINING

Usage : MINE (BUNDLE [NUM]) [TARGET]

Example : mine

Example : mine bundle 10 stone

With this common skill, a player whacks at rock and ground looking to uncover metals, and uncommon stones. Mining is best done in caves and mountains. You can also bundle multiple resources together using this skill. The GET command can be used to unbundle such resources.

Skill : Searching

Domain : Alert

Available: Apprentice(5) Artisan(5) Gaoler(8) Hatchling(3)

Available: Numerous Classes(30)

Allows : Vigilantly I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : SEARCH, SEARCHING

Usage : SEARCH

Example : search

This skill allows a player to spend some time looking around a room. For this duration of the search, any hidden items will become apparant to the one searching. Once the search is completed, hidden items or mobs still in the room may no longer be seen.

Skill : Climb

Domain : Fitness

Available: Bard(6) Charlatan(5) Jester(6) Monk(4)

Available: Onyx Path(15) Dancer(5) Numerous Classes(30) Several Classes(29)

Available: Numerous Classes(2) Numerous Classes(1)

Allows : Fitness I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : CLIMB

Usage : CLIMB [DIRECTION]

Example : climb up

In some places, one may be able (or required) to climb up or down a surface in order to get there safely. Without using this skill, someone attempting the climb such a surface is certain to fall.

Skill : Smoke Rings

Domain : Artistic

Available: Apprentice(1) Artisan(2) Gaoler(2) Hatchling(1)

Available: Numerous Classes(30)

Requires : A base charisma of at least 5.

Allows : Artsy I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

Usage : (automatic)

This skill allows the player to produce beautiful smoke rings whenever smoking a pipe or cigar.

Skill : Speculating

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Apprentice(26) Artisan(22) Numerous Classes(30)

Requires : A base wisdom of at least 10.

Allows : Regional Materials, Nature Lore I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : SPECULATE, SPECULATING

Usage : SPECULATE [AIR | PLANTS | ANIMALS | SOIL |UNDERGROUND | UNDERWATER]

Example : speculate plants

This skill allows a player to carefully evaluate the present area, and all surrounding to see what resources might be available for hunting, fishing, foraging, chopping, mining, digging, etc..

The paramater can be air, plants, animals, soil, underground or underwater.

Skill : Rally Cry

Domain : Singing

Available: Barbarian(31) Dreadnaught(31)

Allows : Rejoicing Singing I, Resounding Singing I, Echoed Singing I

Tier : VI

Imbue at : 60

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Always Beneficial

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : RALLYCRY

Usage : RALLYCRY

Example : rallycry

The Barbarian lets out a primal call to rally, inspiring all group members to draw from their inner strength. Those under the affect of the cry will be able to take more hits. The affect wears off when battle is concluded, or if battle is not joined swiftly enough after the cry is made.

Skill : Sweep

Domain : Dirty fighting

Available: Barbarian(32) Black Guard(48) Dreadnaught(32) Fighter(29)

Available: Monk(30) Paladin(48) Ranger(35)

Allows : Combat Fluidity I, Dirty Fighting I

Tier : V

Imbue at : 40

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Malicious

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : SWEEP

Usage : SWEEP

Example :

Allows the fighter wielding a slashing weapon to rear back and take a free whack at all opponents within range. Attack ability on such an attack is one half less and damage is one third normal.

Skill : Hills Tactics

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Barbarian(33)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : VI

Imbue at : 60

Invoked : Automatic

This skill gives the fighter an edge in attack, defence, and damage when fighting in hilly areas. The fighter can also hide themselves simply by sitting down on the ground and staying still for a few mins.

Skill : Mounted Combat

Domain : Animal affinity

Available: Barbarian(34) Fighter(21) Paladin(22) Ranger(22)

Allows : Animal Affinity I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

This skill helps negate the bad consequences of fighting from horseback or from a boat or other vehicle.

Skill : Endurance

Domain : Fitness

Available: Barbarian(36) Dreadnaught(36) Fighter(38) Martial Artist(21)

Available: Monk(42) Dancer(38)

Allows : Fitness I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

Allows the fighter to recover hit points, mana, and movement more quickly when not in combat.

Skill : Identify Poison

Domain : Poisoning

Available: Assassin(7) Barbarian(38) Jester(4) Several Classes(13)

Requires : 'Apothecary'

Allows : Poisoning I

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Use Cost : Mana (50)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : IDPOISON, IDENTIFYPOISON

Usage : IDPOISON [ITEM NAME]

Example : idpoison orc

This skill allows the player to sniff and taste a potentially poisoned item (like a drink, or a sword) and tell what kind of poison (if any) is on the item.

Skill : Scrapping

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Apprentice(50) Artisan(50) Delver(40) Druid(40)

Available: Jade Path(20) Several Classes(39)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Use Cost : Movement (20)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : SCRAP, SCRAPPING

Usage : SCRAP [ITEM NAME]

Example : scrap longsword

This skill allows a player to scrap one or more identical items into their component resources, which can then be used by the other common skills. Some materials require that a fire be built before scrapping can begin. The yield on scrapping is always 1 pound of material resources per 5 pounds of items.

Skill : Fast Attack Two

Available: Assassin(50) Barbarian(40) Bard(33) Beastmaster(24)

Available: Fighter(16) Golden Path(20) Hatchling(9) Martial Artist(6)

Available: Ranger(17) Templar(41) Thief(33) Titanium Path(1)

Available: Several Classes(18) Numerous Classes(34)

Requires : 'Fast Attack'

Allows : Fast Attack Three

Tier : I

Imbue at : -40

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

Improves your initiative roll at the start of each round of combat.

Skill : Roll With Blows

Domain : Evasive

Available: Fighter(32) Jester(49) Several Classes(42)

Allows : Evasively I

Tier : VI

Imbue at : 60

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

While in combat, this skill trims off some of the damage from normal melee hits.

Skill : Forest Tactics

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Barbarian(44)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : VIII

Imbue at : 100

Invoked : Automatic

This skill gives the fighter an edge in attack, defence, and damage when fighting in forests. The fighter can also hide themselves simply by sitting down on the ground and staying still for a few mins.

Skill : Bullrush

Domain : Acrobatic

Available: Barbarian(46) Dreadnaught(19)

Allows : Acrobatic I, Combat Fluidity I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Use Cost : Movement (50)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Creatures

Range : Touch - Range 1

Commands : BULLRUSH

Usage : BULLRUSH [TARGET NAME] [DIRECTION]

Example : bullrush orc east

The fighter takes a strong charge at the target, and runs them into the next room or area in one mighty heroic move.

Skill : Plains Tactics

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Barbarian(47)

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : VIII

Imbue at : 100

Invoked : Automatic

This skill gives the fighter an edge in attack, defence, and damage when fighting on the plains. The fighter can also hide themselves simply by sitting down on the ground and staying still for a few mins.

Skill : Fragmentation

Domain : Weapon use

Available: Barbarian(48)

Allows : Ranged Striking I

Tier : IX

Imbue at : 120

Invoked : Automatic

This awesome skill allows thrown items to be hurled with SUCH force, that they do TRIPLE their normal damage (depending upon proficiency). The downside is, however, that the weapon is destroyed on impact as the weapon fragments and splinters into the victim.

Skill : Body Painting

Domain : Artistic

Available: Gaoler(14) Numerous Classes(50)

Allows : Artsy I

Tier : III

Imbue at : 0

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : BODYPAINT, PAINTBODY

Usage : BODYPAINTING [TARGET NAME] [LOCATION] (REMOVE)/[PAINTING DESCRIPTION]

Example : bodypaint bob arms a skull and crossbones

Example : bodypaint bob arms remove

This skill allows a player to paint the body parts of the target. The target must hold still for it, of course. What results can only be seen when the proper wear location is not covered by clothing. Previous Painting can also be removed with this skill or washed off with the bathe or wash socials. Parts available for painting include: arms, legs, hands, head, feet, wrists, neck, and torso.

An Advanced option is to specify the -description switch at the end of the command, the painter will then be prompted to enter a description of the tattoo.

Skill : Stone Body

Domain : Fitness

Available: Barbarian(50)

Allows : Fitness I

Tier : IX

Imbue at : 120

Invoked : Automatic

Example :

The Barbarian has become so hardened to battle that he or she ignores 2 points from every damage roll taken.

Skill : Construction

Domain : Crafting

Available: Apprentice(44) Artisan(30) Numerous Classes(60)

Requires : 'Carpentry'

Requires : A base constitution of at least 12.

Allows : Ingenious Engineering I

Tier : VI

Imbue at : 60

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : CONSTRUCT

Usage : CONSTRUCT [LIST/[PROJECT NAME]] [DIRECTION]

Example : construct wall north

: construct list

: construct roof

: construct door east

: construct title A messy room.

: construct description east This is my favorite Door.

: construct description room This is a messy room.

: construct help Bob

This skill allows a player to construct a building or other structures on a property the player owns. Walls and doors may be built following the construction of roof and framework. Fences and gates may be built outdoors. This skill also allows the demolition of unwanted walls and structures, and the giving of a title and description to a room. The parameters also allow more than one person to assist in a construction project. All of the structures made with this skill are made of wood. Items crafted with balsa can be done with half the required wood listed, while items crafted with ironwood will require twice the required wood listed. The raw wood for construction can be obtained using the Chopping skill.

Skill : Embellish

Domain : Calligraphy

Available: Numerous Classes(60)

Requires : 'Master Styling' at 75%

Requires : A base charisma of at least 12.

Allows : Fine Calligraphy I

Tier : X

Imbue at : Cannot be imbued at any level.

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : EMBELLISH, EMBELLISH

Usage : EMBELLISH [ITEM] [DESCRIPTION]

Example : embellish buckle A pretty buckle

This skill allows the player to set a long description for a player made item.

Skill : Embroidering

Domain : Calligraphy

Available: Apprentice(9) Artisan(11) Numerous Classes(60)

Requires : 'Write'

Requires : A base charisma of at least 10.

Allows : Fine Calligraphy I

Tier : II

Imbue at : -20

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : EMBROIDER, EMBROIDERING

Usage : EMBROIDER [ITEM NAME] [MESSAGE]

Example : embroider shirt my favorite shirt

This skill allows the player to embroider a unique message onto a qualifying cloth or leather item. To read the message, one need only LOOK at the item.

Skill : Shrug Off

Domain : Fitness

Available: Barbarian(60)

Allows : Fitness I

Tier : X

Imbue at : Cannot be imbued at any level.

Use Cost : Movement (60)

Quality : Always Beneficial

Targets : Caster only

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : BRACE

Usage : BRACE

Example : shrugoff

The Barbarian braces him or herself for the next blow, allowing that blow to be shrugged off without any damage.

Skill : Furniture Installation

Domain : Artistic

Available: Artisan(50) Numerous Classes(60)

Allows : Artsy I

Tier : IX

Imbue at : 120

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : FINSTALL

Usage : FINSTALL [ITEM] (-BLEND)

Example : finstall bed

Allows you to install a piece of furniture in a location that you own. If the blend parameter is added it will remove the display text as well as make the item a part of the room (non-removable!).

This will destroy any contents of the item being installed!

Skill : Masonry

Domain : Crafting

Available: Apprentice(43) Artisan(29) Numerous Classes(60)

Requires : 'Sculpting'

Requires : A base constitution of at least 12.

Allows : Ingenious Engineering I

Tier : V

Imbue at : 40

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : MASONRY

Usage : MASONRY [LIST/[PROJECT NAME]] [DIRECTION]

Example : masonry wall north

: masonry list

: masonry roof

: masonry title A messy room.

: masonry desc east This is my favorite Door.

: masonry desc room This is a messy room.

: masonry help Bob

This skill allows a player to construct a building or other structures on a property the player owns. Walls may be built following the construction of roof and framework. This skill also allows the demolition of unwanted walls and structures, and the giving of a title and description to a room. The parameters also allow more than one person to assist in a masonry project. All of the structures made with this skill are made of stone. The raw stone for masonry is found using the Digging or Mining skills.

Skill : Master Dyeing

Domain : Artistic

Available: Artisan(59) Numerous Classes(60)

Requires : 'Dyeing' at 100%

Requires : A base charisma of at least 12.

Allows : Artsy I

Tier : X

Imbue at : Cannot be imbued at any level.

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : MDYE, ADYE

Usage : MDYE [ITEM NAME|PATTERNS]

Example : mdye shirt

You'll have to buy some bottles of dye and figure out the rest on your own!

Using the parameter 'patterns' will allow you to configure patterns without playing with an item.

And when editing colours you can use '*' to remove a colour, 'I' will set the colour to be the default item colour and 'N' will reset the colour.

Anyone who wants to write something more comprehensive speak to Suki!

Skill : Master Styling

Domain : Artistic

Available: Artisan(59) Numerous Classes(60)

Requires : 'Styling' at 50%

Requires : A base charisma of at least 12.

Allows : Embellish, Artsy I

Tier : X

Imbue at : Cannot be imbued at any level.

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : MSTYLE, MSTYLING, MASTERSTYLING, MASTERSTYLE

Usage : MSTYLE [ITEM] (New Short)

Example : mstyle bow

Example : mstyle bow "A magnificent yew bow"

Example : mstyle list A

Master styling allows the player to customise items to a degree.Passing in a second string will allow you quickly set the short rather than having to build it up. Otherwise when you begin styling you are presented with a small interface to help you build the string there are 7 fields these are:

* Base - this is the current item stripped of all fields.

* Current - This is how the item looks currently

* Display - This is how the item will look after you complete styling

Characters Remaining - Amount of text left to add words. (Not implemented yet). Words Remaining - How many more words you can add

Cost - How much Mana the item will take to produce

Time - How long the item is likely to take.

You then have 7 options.

A - Add this allows you to pick a word and add it into the string.

D - Delete this allows you to remove a specific word

C - Clear - this strips the item of ALL words (as shown in the base field)

R - Reset - put the name back to current.

F - This allows you to look at the dictionary for a word (you can append a

string to try and find a match e.g. 'F AN' will find all words beginning with AN

X - Exit without attempting to style.

P = Set the prefix of the item e.g. A, An, Some etc

T - Set the total string for the item

Skill : Regional Materials

Domain : Nature lore

Available: Artisan(22) Numerous Classes(60)

Requires : 'Speculating' at 50%

Allows : Nature Lore I

Tier : IV

Imbue at : 20

Use Cost : Mana (22)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets :

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : REGIONM, REGIONALMATERIALS

Usage : REGIONAL [STRATA]

Example : regional plants

This will give you an overview of what resources are in a given strata within the immediate vicinity

Skill : Styling

Available: Artisan(32) Numerous Classes(60)

Allows : Master Styling

Tier : VI

Imbue at : 60

Use Cost : Movement (25)

Quality : Circumstantial

Targets : Items Creatures

Range : Touch, or not applicable

Commands : STYLE, STYLING

Usage : STYLE [LIST|[ITEM] [ADJECTIVE] (REMOVE|+AFTER)]

Example : style pants tight

Example : style pants red +after

Example : style panties sexy

Example : style list

Example : style panties remove

This skill allows the player to give a little more flavour to items that they have crafted allowing them to add up to five adjectives to describe the item in a little more detail. The list keyword will give the dictionary of available words. whilst the remove keyword will strip the words back out again.