User:Roven/Artistry

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Game Description

The art of crafting has been present in Aetherius for countless years, from the simple making of letters for writing, to journals for recording histories, to crafting beautiful instruments to bring music to the masses. Artistry allows many mundane things to be created, for use across the world. Yet there are also certain artesian creations that have more esoteric abilities, and though the secrets of their very construction involve symbols and components that can effect the wave of magickal tides are not known to those outside of the profession, it is known that masters of their craft can create paintings which can capture the very essence of their subject, allowing them to possess certain abilities of their originator. From the mundane letter to the marvellous portraits, the abilities of true masters of crafting are without parallel.

Sketching

One of the primary features of the Artistry skillset is the creation of magickally animated paper sketches. These hand-drawn pages of artwork become enchanted loyal servants of the Bard, able to be commanded to perform a variety of attacks upon enemy players.

Sketches are classified by the source of their inspiration as follows:

  • Creature sketches mimic any mobile creature in Imperian. They have a simple attack that deals damage and can be used to locate other players in the same area.
  • Bard sketches mimic the Bard profession. They may use certain Voice abilities against an enemy to afflict or deal damage.
  • Druid sketches mimic the Druid profession. They have abilities that can knock down a target or reveal hidden players in the room.
  • Hunter sketches mimic the Hunter profession. They have freezing and fire attacks and can deliver the formaldehyde toxin, as well as provide instant travel across the local area.
  • Mage sketches mimic the Mage profession. In addition to dealing damage, they can freeze, firelash and summon walls of ice.
  • Runeguard sketches mimic the Runeguard profession. These focus on delivering toxins, removing defensive shields and punishing an enemy for attempting to flee.
  • Renegade sketches mimic the Renegade profession. They have the capacity to entangle, stab with poison and garrote an enemy, as well as pull nearby targets from an adjacent room.

Only three sketches may be enchanted at one time, and each sketch has a limited number of attacks they may perform before they are destroyed.

Instruments

Miscellaneous Crafts

Ability List

Artistry offers the following abilities:

Name Description Required Skill Commodity Cost Notes
Mandolin Craft a delicate mandolin. Inept 0% 5 wood Creates 1 mandolin instrument, useable by any Bard with their Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Paper Craft paper from a piece of wood. Novice 0% 1 wood Creates 5 paper commodities, required by other Artistry abilities
Syntax: CRAFT PAPER
Requires 1 wood
In the presence of a workbench, you may turn one wood into five pieces of paper used as a commodity 
for other crafts.
Sketchbook Craft a book of sketches. Apprentice 0% 50 paper Creates 1 sketchbook, a container for sketches that must be wielded to create, summon or dismiss a sketch
Syntax: CRAFT SKETCHBOOK
Requires 50 paper
While in the presence of a workbench, you may craft a sketchbook, used to bind the essence of others
in a drawing.
Quill Craft a quill for writing and sketching. Apprentice 50% 1 feather Creates 1 quill, an item that must be wielded to create sketches
Syntax: CRAFT QUILL
Requires 1 eagle's feather
While in the presence of a workbench, you may craft an eagle's feather quill, necessary for drawing 
in one's sketchbook.
Flute Craft a silver flute. Capable 0% 10 silver Creates 1 flute instrument, useable by any Bard with their Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT FLUTE
Requires 10 silver
While in the presence of a workbench, you can craft a small silver flute, used to provide a variety 
of beneficial defenses, while also capable of harming an opponent.
Sketch The art of sketching creatures of the wilds. Capable 50% 1 page of sketchbook Creates a paper sketch from a mobile, if sketchbook and quill are wielded
Syntax: SKETCH <target>
        SKETCHLIST [<sketchbook>]
        TEAR <sketch/profession> FROM <sketchbook>
        INSERT <sketch/profession> INTO <sketchbook>
        CALL SKETCHES
The art of sketching other creatures and players is a very powerful one, as it allows you to bind 
their essence to the drawing, and later use it under your control to attack others.
Initially, you are only capable of sketching mobiles. As you study more about Artistry, you will 
learn how to sketch players of various magickal professions, and to utilise the sketches against 
your foes. These abilities are described in their own AB help files.
To use a sketch, you can tear it out of your sketchbook. Once torn, you can then use the SKETCHLINK 
command to link yourself to the sketch and control it. Sketch commands use their own balance, the 
length of which differs based on the command - some are more complicated than others. Most sketch 
abilities are slower than the corresponding player ones, though.
You can have a maximum of three sketches active at once. If you wish to use more, you can insert 
some of the currently active sketches back into your sketchbook. Additionally, the magickal energy 
of each sketch is limited - after certain amount of attacks, the sketch will weaken too much and 
dissolve.
If you get separated from your sketches, you can use CALL SKETCHES to summon them back to your side.
Sketches can be filled with inks for additional effects - the relevant AB help files describe the 
usage of each.
Sketches of mobiles have the following abilities:
SKETCHLINK BATTER <target>
- Causes damage to the target.
SKETCHLINK LOCATE <target>
- Attempts to seek the direction in which the target can be found. The sketch can only locate 
players within the same area.
Knife Craft a silver-edged knife. Adept 0% 1 silver Creates 1 knife sigil, which can be thrown to disrupt cloaking defenses.
Syntax: CRAFT KNIFE
Requires: 1 silver
While in the presence of a workbench, you may craft a small knife sigil. The knife sigil can negate 
several defences that would prevent the detection of the target's present location. Once thrown, 
this effect will last for several minutes.
Greenink Fill in your sketches with green ink. Adept 50% 1 green ink Upgrades an existing sketch to regenerate their health through attacks
Syntax: FILL IN <sketch> WITH GREEN
Requires 1 green ink
Sketches filled with green ink will regenerate some of their health upon each successful attack.
Each sketch can be filled with a maximum of three inks.
Drum Craft a small oaken drum. Skilled 0% 1 cloth, 1 leather, 3 wood Creates 1 drum instrument, useable by any Bard with their Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT DRUM
Requires 1 leather, 1 cloth, and 3 wood
You may craft a small oaken drum while in the presence of a workbench. The percussive sounds of this 
instrument, when played by a skilled musician, may cause harm to your enemies or provide you with 
beneficial defenses.
Bard Create sketches of fellow Bards. Skilled 33% 1 page of sketchbook Creates a paper sketch from a Bard player, if sketchbook and quill are wielded
Syntax: SKETCHLINK <word> <target>
Sketches of a Bard are capable of using the following Voice words: Rubait, Kiyan, Mellaon, Kawis, 
Daemos, Oyiem.
Voice words used by sketches are not affected by resonance.
Letter Craft letters for mailing or personalized stationary. Skilled 66% varies Allows use of "letter" design patterns
You may now use the "letter" pattern in Artistry.
Blueink Fill in your sketches with blue ink. Gifted 0% 1 blue ink
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Portrait Capture someone's essence on canvas. Gifted 33% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Panpipes Craft a set of polished panpipes. Gifted 66% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Journal Craft a journal for keeping notes. Expert 0% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Circles Specialize in the Bardic Arts. Expert 0% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Yellowink Fill in your sketches with yellow ink. Expert 33% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Druid Sketch those with the Druid profession. Expert 66% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Scribe Copy journals or books from one to another. Virtuoso 0% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Redink Fill in your sketches with red ink. Virtuoso 33% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Craftsmanship Craft items with greater speed. Virtuoso 66% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Hunter Sketch those with the Hunter profession. Fabled 0% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Globe Craft an orb, used to dazzle friend and foe alike. Fabled 25% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Mage Sketch those with the Mage profession. Fabled 50% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Purpleink Fill in your sketches with purple ink. Fabled 75% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Harp Craft the instrument of the Master Bard. Mythical 20% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Runeguard Sketch those with the Runeguard profession. Mythical 40% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Artisan Craft instruments of unparalleled beauty and perfection. Mythical 60% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Renegade Sketch those with the Renegade profession. Mythical 80% 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.
Goldink Fill in your sketches with gold ink. Transcendent - 5 wood Creates a mandolin instrument able to be used by any Bard for Thespia abilities
Syntax: CRAFT MANDOLIN
Requires 5 wood
You may craft a mandolin while in the presence of a workbench. A basic but versatile instrument, in 
the hands of a skilled musician it can grant a variety of defenses.