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Penwize has cowardly forfeited the challenge to mortal combat issued by Atalkez.
Results of disembowel testing | Knight limb counter | GMCP AB files
Finally got around to customising my helm. The new investable artefact powers prompted me a little bit to actually finalise the design and submit it.
a red-plumed great helm of white enamelled steel
Bright red feathers and shining white steel draw attention to a discarded helm.
PUSH HELM: Reaching up with one hand, you push up the visor of a red-plumed great helm. A feeling of vastly
decreased security accompanies the return of your peripheral vision.
This great helm has been forged by a master armour smith from the finest white enamelled steel.
Intended to provide total protection, it encloses the wearer's head entirely. Boiled leather padding,
dyed a deep crimson, lines the inside of the steel to dull the effect of blows to the head. Ridges
in the middle of the front and back come to a point above the wearer's crown, from which a thick
plume of long, bright red feathers erupts. A hinged visor, exquisitely decorated with engravings
inlaid with gold, has been raised, allowing the wearer's face to be seen and sacrificing protection
for greater visibility.
PULL HELM: Reaching up with your right hand, you slam down the visor of a red-plumed great helm and your field
of vision diminishes to a thin slit of light.
This great helm has been forged by a master armour smith from the finest white enamelled steel.
Intended to provide total protection, it encloses the wearer's head entirely. Boiled leather padding,
dyed a deep crimson, lines the inside of the steel to dull the effect of blows to the head. Ridges
in the middle of the front and back come to a point above the wearer's crown, from which a thick
plume of long, bright red feathers erupts. A hinged visor, exquisitely decorated with engravings
inlaid with gold, has been lowered to obscure the wearer's features, a thin horizontal slit across
the eyes allowing limited vision.
Results of disembowel testing | Knight limb counter | GMCP AB files
Didn't even think about that, that's a great idea. Might look into if that would be possible and how much it would cost.
Results of disembowel testing | Knight limb counter | GMCP AB files
Fashioned from flawless silver, this helm gleams so brightly under light it might almost be mirrored. Classic in its design, the helm encloses the wearer's face entirely, leaving only narrow slits for seeing out of - though it features narrow vertical slits in the faceplate to facilitate breathing, keeping it from stifling a knight in heavy combat. Atop the forehead, a puissant swan with wings outstretched crowns the masterful piece, with a long black crest flowing out from just behind it. Longer than is common, the horse-hair plume has been dyed the colour of deepest midnight in stark contrast to the resplendent silver beneath it, giving the helm a sharp martial appearance, as effective a reminder of the knight's lethality as it is of the knight's sense of aesthetics.
It weighs about 5 pounds.
It bears the distinctive mark of Anedhel.
ETA: Annie's helmet! It'd be cool if it obscured features, agreed :O
Results of disembowel testing | Knight limb counter | GMCP AB files
a horned headdress of bleached bone and feathers
a lit Logosmas tree
A crimson conflagration envelopes a verdant Logosmas tree, heady smoke wafting from the blazing boughs.
Towering some twenty feet high, this traditional Logosmas tree shines bright, perpetually ablaze in tribute to the burning zeal of the west. Brilliant tongues of crimson fire dance merrily along the corbeau-hued branches, the hungry conflagration releasing bursts of acrid smoke, and the scent of sweet, singed sap. An intermittent pop emanates from within the depths of the tree-turned-torch, sending out a scintillating shower of embers in festive fireworks. Borne at the top is the solitary ornament: an iron-wrought escarbuncle that glows red-hot from the raging pyre.
LIGHT TREE
The merry pyre of a burning Logosmas tree flares brighter as $Person stokes the flames.
Lash
Short: a sinister lash of charred bone
Dropped: Coiled neatly, a cruel looking lash broods upon the ground.
Examined:
A length of noticeably humanoid bone has been appropriated for the handle of this lash, cut down to reasonable size and covered in soot. Strands of blackened leather criss-cross the handle, studded with small, pyramidal spikes, assuring a firm if but painful grip for the wielder. Capped in obsidian, a slender and sturdy blade of blackened steel protrudes from the end of the handle, offering the versatility of useful tool or cruel torture implement. The length of the lash has been comprised of, upon closer inspection, appears to be braided humanoid sinew, set at various lengths miniscule, barbed hooks.
Top Hat
Short: a black and violet suede top hat
Dropped: Gathering dust, a debonair looking top hat has been dropped here.
Examined:
Fine, black suede has been masterfully cut and shaped into this sophisticated looking piece of apparel. Velvet of the deepest violet has been measured and cut to line the inside, offering a comfortable wear. A small and intricately detailed pattern of escarbuncles have been cut into the black suede around the outer circumference of the hat, revealing a second layer of dark velvet underneath. A wide length of violet ribbon circles the hat just above the stiff brim, tucked into which is a solitary raven feather.
Wings
Short: a pair of molted, black wings
Dropped: Loose feathers drifting in the breeze, a pair of molted wings flutters lifelessly here on the ground.
Examined:
Roughly six foot in expanse, black and crimson feathers coat the frame of these skeletal wings, bones revealed where significant plumage has been lost. Each ruffle and each breeze result is a slow and steady shedding of feather and fluff, raining softly down, where each feather catches fire and burns to ash before touching the ground. Shimmering lightly between the network of hinged bones and rotting feathers is a barely visible skein of magic, imbuing the device with longevity and holding it together. A set of obsidian, claw-like appendages protrude shortly from the expanse, looking eager to latch firmly onto a pair of shoulders.
Shield
Short: an obsidian escarbuncle shield with bone accents
Dropped: Propped up nearby, a ominous looking shield gleams faintly, whispering to be reclaimed.
Examined:
Blackened steel has been hammered relentlessly into a large, circular parma shield, covered in soot and polished with ash. Set into the center of the shield, the boss has been carved of polished obsidian to resemble a face twisted in agony. Each movement of the shield sends light playing over the face, causing it to seemingly twist and contort into new expressions of pain and suffering. Eight long rods of carved bone splay evenly out from the face, runes engraved into the face and painted with blood, forming an escarbuncle. Along the rim of the shield, several evenly spaced notches have been cut into the thick steel, resembling a saw-blade and offering the utility of catching and twisting blades free from the grip of attackers. On the inside of the shield, then planks of ironwood have been formed to into the backing, offering reinforcement. Anchored into the wooden base is an obsidian handle, wrapped in leather, as well as an adjustable leather strap, offering a secure and dependable grip.
Hood
Short: a feathered hood of black velvet
Dropped: Rustling lightly in the breeze, a soft hood of raven feathers has been cast aside here.
Examined:
A length of fine black velvet has been cut and meticulously stitched to make this hood, deep enough to securly conceal the visage of the wearer. Numerous, shiny raven feathers have been carefully sewn into the material, layered to mimic the natural avian pattern. The ends to each side have been punctured and set with brass rings, through which run slender lengths of silver rope, allowing the hood to be sinched and tied to keep it secured comfortably.
Several twisted strands of ebony are entwined around one another to form this crooked bow. Specks of diamond dust are strewn over the surface, glimmering like stars in the night sky. Hidden within the many dark hollows of the wood are tiny detailed carvings of nocturnal creatures winding their way among the boughs. A taut silver string glows with a faint eerie light and motes of glimmering dust float lazily in the surrounding air. Completing the exquisite piece of workmanship is a crescent moon grip, its curved surface carved with glowing silver runes.
an inky serpentine dirk
This curious weapon is long and sinuous, forged as one piece from a strange inky black metal so dark it absorbs the light around it. Engraved along the length of the blade is a series of cryptic runes that emit a pale glow, contrasting ominously against the darkness. Reminiscent of a serpent slithering along the ground, the edges of this blade are wavy and slightly asymmetric; its needle point sharp enough to penetrate the thickest of hides. A long strip of dark grey leather encircles the hilt, the supple material softening sharp angles and providing a sure grip.
Now just the lash to go. Really struggled with the dirk, seems like with forged weapons so many 'appearance' names are already forging names. Ah well... I'm okay with it in the end.
First draft of a scabbard to go with my Blademaster sword (called Silver Phoenix):
Sword desc:
Forged from a rust-hued alloy of the finest steel and gold, this blade exhibits a sharp curve along its length, accentuated by a deep groove carved into the metal. The long tang is encased by a grip of blue snakeskin in an intricate braided pattern. Rounding off the grip is a round pommel fashioned from ruby, affording perfect balance to this masterfully crafted weapon.
APPEARANCE: a snakeskin scabbard with a silver phoenix throat
DROPPED: A curving scabbard of blue snakeskin has been cast aside.
EXAMINED: Long and curving sharply, this scabbard combines the finest materials and exquisite craftsmanship in a stunning work of art. Toughened snakeskin of a rich blue hue forms the lower half of the scabbard's body with an arrow-head tip of silver providing additional reinforcement. Tongues of flame wrought from pure silver engulf the majority of the upper half. Caught eternally in the process of being reborn, the head and shoulders/upper body/some better word of a silver phoenix erupt from within/the fire's depths/something that doesn't sound awful, each individual feather carved with meticulous care into the precious metal. Two small chips of ruby serve for the phoenix's eyes. Its beak, open in an endless cry, awaits the blade to be sheathed. (should the desc/last sentence change on draw/sheathe? would that work/be worth it with BM abilities?)
That's the general concept I'm working on, need to improve the wording in a couple of places. Also need a better word for the "shoulder" area on a bird (think upper upper half of the body), so open to suggestions.
Results of disembowel testing | Knight limb counter | GMCP AB files
- a sunlight-infused blade of verdant steel
- a graceful verdant-hued blade
- a graceful verdant blade _____fill in the blank____
Any ideas/preferences?[ SnB PvP Guide | Link ]
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