mrb

When facing and enemy with Reflection, Missile or Melee strikes are useful. If I'm not mistaken, only Magical attacks are reflected.

So far I have experienced no problems with all party members walking speed set to 48. It does help considerably with the long walks that are needed to fulfill the numerous side quests.

Actually, you can edit the av3itemchars,txt file. To be safe, you should copy the original file to a different directory first.

There are a fairly large number of instances of the following line;

cr_walk_speed = 24;

You might try changing it for your main character first - if you are happy with the result you might change the walk speed of everyone in your party. Of course, if you do encounter any problem, you can just replace your edited file with the original.

I have done this using a cr_walk_speed = 48; and have experienced no problems.

Hope this is useful,

Cheers!

Understood and noted. Also, my apologies for posting directly to Strategy Central - I had forgotten that SC contains links to other posts. Sorry about that!

The list of codices posted in the so-called Massive List is incomplete. By my count there are only 33. (Edited)

I have previously posted many lists in the Avernum and Avadon forums - and they have all received considerable viewership, which is surely a measure of usefulness. Your premise is based on location in the game. As the new forum seems to have lost the index of older posts (when searching for a members posts), here is a reference to my previous posting in the Avadon series: http://spiderwebforu...-for-scripting/

In case it's not clear, these lists are designed to help people who wish to edit the game files or write scripts/editors.

It seems that you wish to be the sole arbiter of what posts are acceptable in Strategy Central.. so be it. I will start a new thread for my posts.

Although I have posted only rarely, I have been a member since 2003.

Cheers!

All Codices (36):

Lynaeus

The Pact

The First Age

The Black Age

End of the Black Age

The Third Age

The Farlands

Hanvar's Council

Holklanda

Kellemderiel

Dharam

The Kva

The Wyldrylm

Avadon

Open Arms Within

The Stone Wall Beyond

The Keepers of Avadon

Redbeard

Eyes, Hands, and Hearts

Khemeria

The Tawon Empire

Svorgald

The Corruption

The Titan Peaks

Wretch Lands

Dragons

The Sack of Avadon

The Beraza Woods

The Contested Lands

Report - Miranda

Report - Dheless

The Age of Chaos

The Wyldrylm Rebellion

The Monitor Bases

Report - Protus

Protus's Letter

Working on Skills & Abilities.. after formatting will post those too,

Cheers!

Character Stats

0 | Strength

1 | Dexterity

2 | Intelligence

3 | Endurance

Character Abilities: Resistances, Defensive and Offensive Bonuses

200 | Melee Damage Protection

201 | Action Points

202 | To Hit Chance

204 | Hostile Effects RES

205 | Energy RES

206 | Fire RES

207 | Poison RES

208 | Acid RES

209 | Curses RES

210 | Mind Effects RES

211 | Cold RES

212 | Chance to Evade (all) Effects?

214 | Less Time to Recharge Abilities

215 | Melee Damage

216 | Magical Damage

217 | Bonus to Blessings/Curses

219 | Healing

220 | Missile Damage

221 | Critical Hit Chance

222 | Chance to Parry

223 | Chance to Riposte

Abilities - from av2objsmisc.txt file:

5 Heal Self

6 Heal Ally

7 Healing Touch

8 Haste

9 Healing Chant

15 Eat Food

16 Use Bandage

20 Dagger

21 Sword

22 Spear

23 Halberd

24 Punch

25 Blademaster Melee Attack

26 Shadowwalker Melee Attack

26 Tinkermage Melee Attack

30 Bite

31 Poison Bite

32 Claw

33 Ghoul Claw

34 Cleaving Blade

36 Stunning Claw

37 Crushing Bite

38 Redbeard's Blade

40 Bow

41 Blademaster Bow

42 Javelin

43 Razordisk

44 Shadowwalker Razordisk

45 Thrown Rock

46 Doubleshot Bow

47 Blinding Arrow

48 Fire Breath

49 Netted Javelin

50 Tinkermage RazorFlinger

51 Turret Steel Bolt

52 Turret Envenomed Bolt

53 Turret Steel Razor

54 Turret Searing Razor

60 Firebolt

61 Spirit Claw

62 Icy Lance

63 Berserk Leap

64 Searing Pot

65 Lightning Pot

66 Call the Winds

67 Charm Foe

68 Searing Spark

69 Dark Bolt

70 Gaze of Terror

71 Savage Pounce

72 Yankshot

73 Netshot

71 Charged Shot

75 Savage Blow

76 Disarming Blow

77 Stunning Bash

78 Shattering Blow

79 Hamstring

80 Bladelash

85 Razor Spray

86 Call the Storm

87 Lightning Wind

88 Steel Wind

89 Searing Spray

90 Cone of Fire

91 Cone of Ice

92 Cone of Lightning

93 Cone of Webs

94 Stinking Gas

95 Cone of Acid

96 Inferno (also used for turret)

97 Freezing Wind (also used for turret)

98 Basilisk Gaze

99 Breath of Shadows

100 Sharpshooter Spray

101 Spirit Charge

102 Poison Mist

103 Acid Mist

104 Ice Storm

105 Firestorm

106 Daze

107 Corrupting Cloud

108 Shrapnel Grenade

109 Caustic Grenade

115 Challenge

116 War Cry

117 Terrifying Howl

118 Blade Sweep

119 Berserker Slash

120 Blade Whirlwind

121 Steel Tornado

122 Flash Powder

123 Stunning Powder

124 Earthquake

125 Earthshatter

126 Arcane Curse

127 Slow

128 Cloud of Confusion

129 Biting Frenzy

130 Curse Howl

131 Mass Attraction

132 Explosion of Goo

133 Draining Wave

134 Demonic Pull

135 Second Wind

136 Healing Focus

137 Recovery

138 Warrior's Focus

139 Battle Frenzy

140 Shadowwalker's Focus

141 Bladeshield

142 Reflection

143 Shadow Charm

144 Revive Servant

145 Light Source

146 Recovery

147 Thorn Shield

148 Haste

150 Triumphant Roar

151 Call of the Frenzy

152 Group Heal

153 Group Cure

154 Group Mental Cure

160 Blessing of Thorns

161 Arcane Blessing

162 Assault Blessing

164 Speed Burst

165 Power Surge

166 Haste

167 Resurrection

168 Battle Blessing

170 Shadowstep

171 Cunning Decoy

172 Baffling Dash

173 Teleport

180 Call Wolf

181 Call Hellhound

182 Call Salamander

183 Call Drake

185 Call Spider

186 Call Rat

187 Call Widow

188 Call Big Rat

189 Call the Dead

190 Call Frenzied Imp

191 Call Warped Wolf

200 Cure

201 Battle Frenzy

202 Restore Vitality

203 Power Surge

204 Battle Brew

205 Burnout Brew

206 Radiate Fire

207 Radiate Ice

208 Radiate Lightning

209 Radiate Acid

210 Radiate Corruption

211 Rain of Corruption

212 Firelash

213 Nullity Field

215 Gremlin Wine

216 Many Guises

220 Big Club

221 Titan Club

222 Corrupting Bite

223 Icy Claws

224 Ghost Claws

225 Brutal Blow

226 Envenomed Blade

227 Titan Bash

228 Dizzying Swoop

235 Mighty Wind

236 Wild Magic

248 Call Minor Aid

249 idem

250 Call Aid

251 idem

252 Call Major Aid

253 idem

260 Charge Turrets

261 Run Earthquake

270 Build Bolt Flinger

271 Build Razor Flinger

272 Build Snare Turret

273 Build Temporal Pylon

274 Build Blessing Pylon

275 Build Healing Pylon

276 Build Freezing Turret

277 Build Inferno Turret

280 Turret Snare

281 Mine Snare

282 Mine Razors

283 Mine Explosion

284 Mine Freeze

285 Suppression Turret

286 Temporal Turret

287 Nullity Turret

288 Turret Barbed Snare

290 Turret Blessing

291 Turret Healing

292 Turret Reinforcement

293 Turret Strong Bless

295 Stalker's Blast

296 Suppression Gaze

Character Stats and Skills:

0 Strength

1 Dexterity

2 Intelligence

3 Endurance

10 Melee Training

11 Archery Training

12 Hamstring

13 Path of the Shield

14 Path of the Blade

15 Path of the Berserker

16 Second Wind

17 War Cry

18 Warrior's Focus

19 Blade Sweep

20 Triumphant Roar

21 Challenge

22 Savage Blow

25 Blade Training

26 Razordisk Training

27 Searing Pot

28 Steel Discipline

29 Earth Discipline

30 Lightning Discipline

31 Healing Focus

32 Shadowstep

33 Shadowwalker's Focus

34 Shattering Blow

35 Flash Powder

36 Locksmith

37 Disarming Blow

40 Spirit Claw

41 Poison Mist

42 Call the Winds

43 Hardiness

44 Beast Focus

45 Nature Mastery

46 Call Wolf

47 Healing Touch

48 Blessing of Thorns

49 Earthquake

50 Call Salamander

51 Revive Servant

52 Healing Chant

55 Firebolt

56 Lightning Wind

57 Ice Storm

58 Ward Mastery

59 Focus Mastery

60 Magical Mastery

61 Daze

62 Arcane Blessing

63 Arcane Curse

64 Searing Spray

65 Cloud of Confusion

66 Unlock Charm

67 Shadow Charm

70 Blade Training

71 Wristfling Training

72 Yankshot

73 Blade Craft

74 Armor Craft

75 Turret Craft

76 Build Boltflinger

77 Build Snare Turret

78 Build Blessing Pylon

79 Shrapnel Grenade

80 Freezing Turret

81 Tool Use

82 Charge Turrets

Cheers!

@circe27

Beraza Deep Woods:

Hand Gavin should first give you the quest to kill the Huntress. After you accomplish that and report back to him, Gavin will agree to show you how to get back to the Castle.

If I'm not mistaken, I also killed Varoche and party, even before getting the Huntress quest - after that, Gavin showed up at the rendezvous spot and we proceeded toward the Castle.

@Critical Infinity (your alias lends itself to numerous anagrams and interpretations)

If the Basic Attack is not hard-coded, what is the criteria to apply these, other than the class of the character equipping it? For Basic Attack and Damage type, it seems to be that way. For Damage Effects, it seems to be related to the skill-tree of the character's class.

I've been experimenting with the skills and abilities, trying to nail down some definitions/descriptions.

Some abilities are linked to specific class skills, i.e.

7 | Healing Touch

ab_skill_ability_linked_to = 47;//Healing Touch

9 Healing Chant

ab_skill_ability_linked_to = 52;//Healing Chant

These are linked to ability types but I'm still guessing at what some of the ab_abil_type(s) do.

5 Heal Self

ab_abil_type = 21;//Self Heals/Blesses?

6 Heal Ally

ab_abil_type = 10;//Ally-Group Heals/Blesses?

Ah well, I don't have a lot of time available for this right now, but I'll pursue it some more in a few days. I'd like to accurately describe all the new Avadon script elements, as a reference for anyone wanting to delve deeper.

Usually I don't have a problem working out what these scripts mean - but there are a number of similar and seeming related elements that are still opaque to me. I might compile the obvious ones first, including those that are present in both Avadon and AvernumScript.

My current problem set:

Opaque:

ab_abil_type [null-3] = num;//Listed, but not all clear.

ab_node_type [0-4] = [num];//as above.

ab_when_use = [0-16];//as above.

ab_node_percent_per_level = [num: ?];

ab_node_prob_per_train_level = [num: ?];

ab_node_probability = [num: ?];

ab_when_use = [num: ?];

Obvious - but not clear how they are applied by game engine:

ab_node_base_amount = [num];

ab_node_amount_per_level = [num];

ab_node_effect_range = [num];

ab_node_sound = [num: sound];

ab_node_hold_abil = [num: 1 = yes];

ab_node_min_training = [num: level to advance];

ab_skill_ability_linked_to = [num: class skill];

ab_name = [text];

ab_uses_weapon = [num: 1 = yes];

ab_ability_sound = [num: sound];

ab_base_cooldown = [num: turns to wait];

ab_fatigue_cost = [num: reduction to vitality];

ab_range = [num: radius of effect];

Known:

it_variety = [1-21];//Posted above.

it_ability = [5-253];//Posted above.

Any insight would be appreciated!

Cheers!

mrb

Avadon Script

Class Restrictions for Weapons or Armor:

it_shaman[or BM or SW or SR] = 0;//class can use

it_shaman = 1;//class cannot use

it_shaman = 2;//restricted to this class

Basic Attack is hard-coded, based on Class/Equipment Slot:

If you edit the avitemschars.txt file and remove the class restriction, then equip one of those other classes with that weapon - the Basic Attack changes to match the class using the weapon. This is hard-coded, so it is probably the equipment slot, by class, that determines the Basic Attack Type.

An example:

begindefineitem 165;

import = 0;

it_name = "Shortbow";

it_variety = 19;//Missile Weapon

it_ability = 41;//Blademaster Bow

it_shaman = 1;//Shaman cannot use

it_shadowwalker = 1;//Shadowwalker cannot use

Basic Attack: Bow.

Damage Type - Effect: Missile - Physical.

If you comment out the last two lines:

//it_shaman = 1;

//it_shadowwalker = 1;

Equip Shaman Jenell with this weapon:

Basic Attack: Javelin. Damage Type - Effect is the same.

Equip SW Shima with this weapon:

Basic Attack: Razordisk. Damage Typ - Effects is the same.

The Basic Attacks are all Missile weapons, but it's not just the name that is changing - the abilities and damage - effect types of the class also change, and the sound effect when the weapon is used.

Another example, where Damage Effects change:

Apprentice Rod

begindefineitem 110;

it_name = "Apprentice Rod";

it_variety = 3;//1-handed weapon

it_ability = 60;//Firebolt

it_blademaster = 1;//cannot use

it_shadowwalker = 1;//cannot use

When equipped by Sorceress:

Basic Attack: Firebolt

Damage Type: Magical Missile - Fire

When equipped by Shaman:

Basic Attack: Spirit Claw

Damage Type: Magical Missile - Energy

In this case, both Basic Attack and Damage Effect are changed.

@Trenton Uchiba...

First, copy the text below:

begindefineitem 181;

// imported for all rings

import = 0;

it_name = "Gold Ring";

it_graphic_sheet = 2;

it_which_icon_ground = 4;

it_which_icon_inven = 6;

it_variety = 5;

it_weight = 1;

it_value = 100;

it_stats_to_affect 0 = 2;

it_stats_addition 0 = 10;

it_can_augment = 1;

Open the gf5itemschars.txt file, and locate the "Gold Ring" definition. Select the entire entry and paste the text. Save... Voila! Of course, you need to find and wear a gold ring for this to be useful... :-)

Don't forget to backup the gf5itemschars.txt file first.

Cheers!

Items

1 | Coins

2 | Coins

3 | Coins

4 | Sapphire

5 | Ruby

6 | Emerald

7 | Lovely Crystal

8 | Animal Skin

9 | Drake Skin

14 | Lockpick

15 | Candle

16 | Lamp

17 | Lamp

20 | Heavy Cloak

21 | Fine Cloak

22 | Soft Leather Cloak

23 | Drakescale Mantle

24 | Bladesman's Mantle

25 | Focusing Wrap

26 | Shadow Shroud

27 | Spidersilk Cloak

28 | Sharpshooter's Mantle

29 | Shroud of the Depths

30 | Enveloping Wrap

31 | Cloak of Enchantments

32 | Trueshield Wrap

35 | Tunic

36 | Fine Tunic

37 | Chirurgeon's Tunic

38 | Spidersilk Tunic

39 | Robe

40 | Student's Robe

41 | Angevine's Robe

42 | Robe of the Sorceress

45 | Leather Jerkin

46 | Studded Leather Armor

47 | Drakeskin Leather Armor

48 | Quicksilver Vest

49 | Jerkin of the Wilds

50 | Beastmaster's Jerkin

51 | Vest of the Shaman//mrb

52 | Belda's Jerkin

55 | Chainmail

56 | Fine Chainmail

57 | Titansteel Chainmail

58 | Deadeye Chainmail

59 | Skystar Chainmail

60 | Hammering Mail

61 | Resilient Mesh

62 | Runed Steel Mesh

63 | Shadowwalker's Mesh

67 | Iron Breastplate

68 | Steel Breastplate

69 | Titansteel Breastplate

70 | Enduring Breastplate

71 | Breastplate of the Tower

73 | Resilient Guard

74 | Breastplate of the Anvil

75 | Dreadnought Breastplate

76 | Blademaster's Bulwark

80 | Dagger

81 | Steel Dagger

82 | Assassin's Dirk

84 | Iron Shortsword

85 | Steel Shortsword

86 | Titansteel Shortsword

87 | Raider's Cutlass

88 | Lightning Shortsword

89 | Flametooth Blade

90 | Shadowwalker's Blade

95 | Iron Broadsword

96 | Steel Broadsword

97 | Titansteel Broadsword

98 | Emerald Saber

99 | Truestroke Broadsword

100 | Scimitar of Subtlety

101 | Corrupted Broadsword

102 | Broadsword of the Tower

103 | Blademaster's Steel

110 | Apprentice Rod

111 | Sage's Rod

112 | Mage's Staff

113 | Wizard's Staff

114 | Staff of Recovery

115 | Sleetcaller's Staff

116 | Summoner's Stave

117 | Black Birch Staff

118 | Rod of the Deep Woods

119 | Rod of the Elder Oak

120 | Ivy-Entwined Rod

121 | The Sun's Rod

122 | Shaman's Stave

123 | Staff of the Sorceress

130 | Iron Spear

131 | Steel Spear

132 | Titansteel Spear

133 | Barbed Trident

134 | Seeking Lance

135 | Veneth's Spear

136 | Shadowwalker's Lance

140 | Iron Glaive

141 | Steel Halberd

142 | Titansteel Halberd

143 | Rune-Etched Glaive

144 | Corrupted Glaive

145 | Jade Halberd

146 | Hero's Halberd

150 | Iron Javelin

151 | Steel Javelin

152 | Titansteel Javelin

153 | Lightning Javelin

157 | Iron Razordisk

158 | Steel Razordisk

159 | Titansteel Razordisk

160 | Searing Razordisk

165 | Shortbow

166 | Longbow

167 | Composite Bow

168 | Black Oak Bow

169 | Bow

170 | Sage's Bow

171 | Bow of the Tower

172 | Titan's Longbow

173 | Wizard's Bow

180 | Wooden Shield

181 | Iron Shield

182 | Steel Shield

183 | Titansteel Shield

184 | Buckler of Agility

185 | Tainted Buckler

186 | Sheltering Buckler

187 | Rune-Etched Buckler

188 | War Chant Shield

189 | Shield of Recovery

190 | Battle-Worn Shelter

191 | Bonecleaver Shield

192 | Shock Troop Shield

193 | Warrior's Shelter

197 | Pants

198 | Wool Pants

199 | Spider Silk Pants

200 | Titansteel-Weave Pants

201 | Enchanted Pantaloons

203 | Leather Greaves

204 | Drakescale Greaves

205 | Greaves of the Vale

206 | Belda's Greaves

207 | Chain Greaves

208 | Smoky Greaves

209 | Avenger's Greaves

211 | Iron Greaves

212 | Steel Greaves

213 | Scorched Greaves

214 | Corrupted Greaves

215 | Greaves of the Ramparts

220 | Leather Cap

221 | Etched Leather Cap

222 | Wishing Crest

223 | Sage's Tiara

224 | Shadow Crest

225 | Cap of the Deep Woods

230 | Bronze Helm

231 | Steel Helm

232 | Trueblade Crest

233 | Helm of the Wind

234 | Nightblade Helm

235 | Dreadnought Helm

238 | Leather Shoes

239 | Blessed Sandals

240 | Runesoled Shoes

241 | Incantor's Shoes

243 | Boots

244 | Fleetfoot Boots

245 | Brushstrider Boots

247 | Chainmail Boots

248 | Lodestone Chain Boots

249 | Dragonscale-Lined Boots

250 | Shadowwalker's Boots

252 | Plate Boots

253 | Stomping Boots

254 | Titansteel Boots

258 | Leather Belt

259 | Onyx Studded Belt

260 | Sash of the Breeze

261 | Silk-Woven Cord

262 | Spellweaver Sash

265 | Bronze Girdle

266 | Scorched Girdle

267 | Belt of Battle

268 | Deadeye Belt

269 | Titansteel Girdle

273 | Leather Gloves

274 | Impskin Gloves

275 | Runeweave Gloves

276 | Archer's Gloves

277 | Iron Gauntlets

278 | Ogrish Gauntlets

279 | Titan's Gauntlets

280 | Steel Bracers

281 | Bracers of the Hawk

282 | Crude Skin Bracelet

283 | Bracelet of Truth

284 | Truefoot Bracelet

285 | Enchanter's Bracelet

286 | Bracelet of Opportunity

288 | Silver Necklace

289 | Gold Necklace

290 | Tribal Fetish

291 | Charm of Power

292 | Charm of Nimbleness

293 | Charm of Insight

294 | Charm of Endurance

295 | Fetish of the Claw Clan

296 | Pendant of Power

297 | Pendant of Nimbleness

298 | Pendant of Insight

299 | Pendant of Endurance

300 | Radiant Choker

301 | Bronze Circlet

304 | Gold Ring

305 | Platinum Ring

306 | Ruby Ring

307 | Mica Ring

308 | Opal Ring

309 | Sapphire Ring

310 | Shadowstone Ring

311 | Crusher's Band

312 | Farsight Band

313 | Greenspirit Band

314 | Ring of the Lovelorn

315 | Corrupted Circle

316 | Wizard's Loop

320 | Truesight Scarab

321 | Life Symbol Scarab

322 | Scarab of the Void

323 | Spiny Scarab

324 | Scarab of Warfare

325 | Opaline Scarab

326 | Translucent Scarab

327 | Searing Scarab

328 | Scarab of Subtlety

329 | Amethyst Scarab

330 | Malachite Scarab

331 | Corrupted Scarab

332 | Scarab of Evasion

333 | Scarab of Pure Clarity

334 | Fleetfoot Scarab

335 | Frost-Rimed Scarab

336 | Scarab of Tenacity

337 | Polished Bone Scarab

338 | Timewalk Scarab

339 | Pulsating Scarab

344 | Ivory Skull

345 | Lucky Horseshoe

346 | Tinker's Satchel

347 | Sentient Eyestalk

348 | Dragon's Fang

351 | Potion of Health

352 | Potion of Recovery

353 | Potion of Vitality

354 | Potion of Speed

355 | Potion of Battle

356 | Elixir of Health

357 | Elixir of Recovery

358 | Elixir of Vitality

359 | Elixir of Speed

360 | Elixir of Battle

361 | Curing Brew

367 | Wand of Fire

368 | Wand of Venom

369 | Wand of Ice

370 | Wand of Calling

371 | Wand of Lightning

372 | Wand of Corruption

377 | Blessing Crystal

378 | Recuperation Crystal

379 | Assault Crystal

380 | Shard of the Phoenix

385 | Scroll: Lightning

386 | Scroll: Charm Foe

387 | Scroll: Circle of Fire

388 | Scroll: Group Heal

389 | Scroll: Speed Burst

390 | Scroll: Resurrection

400 | Alchemical Equipment

401 | Alchemical Equipment

402 | Ale

403 | Amphora

404 | Bag of Meal

405 | Bandages

406 | Bar of Iron

407 | Basket

408 | Blanket

409 | Board

410 | Board Game

411 | Bolt of Cloth

412 | Bones

413 | Bowl

414 | Broken Clay

415 | Broken Clay

416 | Broken Pot

417 | Broken Sword

418 | Broom

419 | Bucket

420 | Bucket of Water

421 | Cauldron

422 | Ceramic Pot

423 | Clay Bowl

424 | Clay Brick

425 | Clay Jug

426 | Clay Pot

427 | Dice

428 | Dry Bone

429 | Eggshell

430 | Fishing Pole

431 | Fork

432 | Goblet

433 | Gold Bar

434 | Golden Goblet

435 | Hammer

436 | Hatchet

437 | Horn

438 | Horseshoe

439 | Incense

440 | Knife

441 | Lamp

442 | Limb

443 | Mallet

444 | Metal Bowl

445 | Mop

446 | Mortar and Pestle

447 | Mug

448 | Pen and Ink

449 | Pick

450 | Pillow

451 | Pincers

452 | Pipe

453 | Pitcher

454 | Pot

455 | Metal Pitcher

456 | Plate

457 | Pot

458 | Potted Plant

459 | Research Notes

460 | Rock

461 | Rolling Pin

462 | Rope

463 | Saw

464 | Scales

465 | Scalpel

466 | Scissors

467 | Shackles

468 | Sheet of Paper

469 | Shovel

470 | Skull

471 | Spoon

472 | Spoon

473 | Stein

474 | Stick

475 | Stone Block

476 | Stone Blocks

477 | Teacup

478 | Teapot

479 | Thread

480 | Tongs

481 | Tools

482 | Towel

483 | Trash

484 | Trash

485 | Trash

486 | Trowel

487 | Vase

488 | Vise

489 | Whip

490 | Wine

497 | Arcane Scroll

510 | Bread

511 | Cake

512 | Dried Meat

513 | Egg

514 | Fish

515 | Fruit

516 | Meat

517 | Mushroom

518 | Mushrooms

519 | Roll

525 | Blessed Runestone

526 | Emerald Runestone

527 | Battle Runestone

528 | Incantor's Runestone

529 | Deep Runestone

530 | Icy Runestone

531 | Runestone of Purity

532 | Pulsing Runestone

533 | Glowing Runestone

534 | Golden Runestone

540 | Rod of Attraction

541 | Blinking Pants

542 | Gremlin Wine

543 | Zombie Bones

544 | Bundle of Rat Tails

545 | Wand of Many Guises

546 | Scroll - Shooting Stars

547 | Burnout Brew

548 | Reproducing Bulwark

550 | Runed Ore of Anger

551 | Runed Ore of Vitality

552 | Runed Ore of Aim

553 | Runed Ore of Evasion

@Infinite Clarity...

I'll check that out - unlikelier things have been known to occur. It would be good if it's something so simple...

Yep, missing New Courier Bold font - after replacing it's all ok again! Good call, Slarty!

Cheers!

mrb

@Slartie...

Thanks, I'll give it a try...

Description | Units | Unit Cost | Totaldescr       | unit  | ucost     | tot 

It's like a monotype font, with evenly sized spaces regardless of letter, so in this case it suits.

Now I'll try some other formatting within the code box.

Bold does have an effect - it shows up as both bold and italicized text. Huh?

Description | Units | Unit Cost | Totaldescr       | unit  | ucost     | tot 

This is Red and Bold (with Italic as a bonus, I guess).

Description | Units | Unit Cost | Totaldescript    | unit  | uni cost  | totally 

I'll experiment some more - in the meantime, thanks again for the tip!

Cheers,

Razid

@The Ratt

AFAIK, here are still a number of items that can be added.

@Trenton...

I didn't even notice the posting date!

@Ganduv (who may or may not be present...)

Remember to create a backup of the original files before you make any edits to the scripts. I just copy, then rename the original to e.g. gf5itemschars-O.txt.

That message was a reference to the fact that you can also add stats to your shaped creations, for example:

it_pet_stats_to_affect 0 = 210;

it_pet_stats_addition 0 = 10;

So, it's up to 4 stats for the item and 4 more for the creations.

A Solution:

Just find another item, let's say a gold ring, then add the two lines in bold:

begindefineitem 181;

// imported for all rings

import = 0;

it_name = "Gold Ring";

it_graphic_sheet = 2;

it_which_icon_ground = 4;

it_which_icon_inven = 6;

it_variety = 5;

it_weight = 1;

it_value = 100;

it_stats_to_affect 0 = 2;

it_stats_addition 0 = 10;

it_can_augment = 1;

That should do it - unless you can't find a gold ring.

Does anyone know if it's possible to insert non-breaking spaces using bbcode?

I'd like to provide better formatting for the lists I'm adding. I don't have any luck with tabs, sometimes they work, but mostly not.

Thanks!

Avadon Script Reference

This is the first script reference I'm submitting, and it's not in any particular order, so this one, and others to come, will have to be organized into appropriate categories later.

Source: avitemschars.txt

it_variety = [num]

This indicates an item's type - which determines the character slot where an item can be equipped, or whether an item is consumable, usable, or can hold an ability.

1 | Body: Cloak, Mantle, Wrap, Shroud

2 | Armor: Robes, Tunics, Chainmail etc

3 | 1-Handed Weapons: Dagger, Rod, Sword etc

4 | Shields

5 | Fingers: Rings, Bands

6 | Feet: Boots, Shoes, Sandals

7 | Waist: Belts, Sashes, Girdles

8 | Hand/Forearm: Gloves, Bracelet, Bracers, Gauntlets

9 | Usable items: Potions, Scrolls, Food

11 | Charms, Runestones, Gems and Junk items

13 | Tools: Lockpicks, Lamp, Candle

14 | Coins

15 | Wands

16 | Neck: Necklace, Circlet etc

17 | Legs: Pants, Pantaloons, Greaves

18 | 2-Handed Weapons: Staff, Spear, Halberd

19 | Missile Weapons: Javelins, Bows, Razordisks

20 | Head: Cap, Crest, Helm etc

21 | Scarabs

The Avadon Script Reference will be a work in progress. There are new skill node-related items that are still opaque, to me at least. More time and experimentation will be needed to write accurate references for those.

A lot of the Avernum Script is still used or is usable, and that should probably by summarized and described for the sake of completeness.

Help is always appreciated!

Cheers!

Razid

The Codex

Lynaeus

Lynaeus is the name given to all of the known lands, surrounded by endless sea. The history of Lynaeus is the history of all living things. Nothing lies past the shore but ocean.

Well, actually, there are legends of lands beyond the sea. Centuries ago, supposedly, some brave mariners departed and returned, bearing proof of other lands far beyond. But that was long ago, and any such 'evidence' is lost. If it ever existed. Which it almost assuredly didn't.

There are other tales of mad mariners who tried to discover lands across the sea. They have never returned.

The dominant power in Lynaeus is the Midlands Pact, more commonly known as The Pact. These five nations are located in the center of the continent. They stand united against the Farlands, the many small, squabbling powers that occupy the outer peninsulas of Lynaeus.

The Pact

The Pact is an alliance of five nations, occupying the central lands of Lynaeus. Though these countries have wildly different cultures, governments and histories, one thing brought them together: mutual resolve to end centuries of raiding and devastation wreaked by the Farlands, the small powers that surround the Pact.

The lands of the Pact are rich and pleasant. They are also flat and difficult to defend. Barbarians, wretches, and titans from the small states at the edge of Lynaeus wreaked devastation for countless years. Then came the rise of Overlord Hanvar of Holklanda, the warrior and diplomat who united the five Pact states in their uneasy peace.

There are three distinct periods in the history of the Pact: the First Age, the Black Age, when the Pact was torn apart in Civil War, and the Third Age, when the Pact was reformed under the supervision and enforcement of the fortress of Avadon.

The First Age

The treaty that formed the Pact was signed by representatives of the five member states in Cycle 6000, three-hundred and twelve years before the current date. Overlord Hanvar of Holklanda, architect of the Pact, was present at the signing. He even had several years to appreciate the triumph before his assassination.

There were several years of predictable tumult after the signing. Each member state had its own little civil war, as proud citizens who refused to surrender any sovereignty to outsiders emerged and were crushed.

Of course, Hanvar was so associated with the creation of the alliance that assorted bounty hunters, assassins, and shadowwalkers were falling over themselves to be the one to kill him first. Eventually, of course, someone succeeded.

Once those who objected to this new order were safely dead, a new and unprecedented period of peace and prosperity came to the Pact's members. The Pact members no longer spent valuable resources fighting each other. Instead, they were free to defend themselves from the Farlands.

These states, in turn, were never united, and their raids and barbarian incursions were met by powerful defenders. Within decades, these scattered and demoralized states did little without the permission of the Pact.

Alas, the five Pact states remained proud. On the surface, they were united and strong. Underneath, national pride and ancient grudges conspired to break the alliance apart. Resentment turned to violence in Cycle 6203, and the Black Age began.

The Black Age

The Black Age, which began in Cycle 6203, was a long series of wars between Pact states. For over thirty years, while Hanvar's Council met and pretended things were well, the states they represented fought each other constantly and viciously.

The Black Age had many causes. Trade disputes. Old grudges. Patches of miserable land whose ownership had been disputed for centuries. The belief of all parties involved that their culture and beliefs were superior to those of everyone else.

The result was chaos. First, raids, waylaid caravans, punishing tariffs, and minor incursions of troops over the borders of others. But things escalated. The Black Age's official beginning was marked by Holklanda sending over a thousand warriors into Beraza Woods, land long claimed by neighboring Kellemderiel. Many soldiers on both sides died. This triggered a variety of treaties and informal agreements, some centuries old.

Soon, the western half of the Pact (Holklanda and the Wyldrylm) were in an informal war with the eastern half (The Kva and Kellemderiel). Dharam, on the east coast, tried not to pick sides. In turn, they found themselves unsupported when the raiders of Svorgald came calling.

And, of course, the Farlands wasted no time in taking advantage of the chaos. For the first time in over a century, raiding wretches and barbarians took a bloody toll on the lands of the Pact.

End of the Black Age

In the years before Cycle 6237, the members of the Pact realized the extent of their mistake. The Black Age, over three decades of civil war, had erased all gains of the First Age. The Farlands ran wild. Hanvar's Council still met regularly, but it had no power or influence. And then, as before, a lone hero rose to save them.

A woman named Telera, one of the representatives of Dharam in Hanvar's Council, left the council and became a neutral diplomat. A neutral, bloodthirsty diplomat, who worked to negotiate a peace and used her massive private fortune to hire a host of assassins. Those who opposed her work in the name of peace tended to die mysteriously.

Telera's work was actually fairly easy in some ways. All members of the Pact wanted a face-saving way to end their conflict. They were eager to stop fighting, but how would peace, once attained, be maintained?

Telera's stroke of genius was the creation of Avadon. A fortress and enforcer, independent and impartial, staffed with her own assassins, who would stand apart and crush all who acted against the stability of the Pact.

The Treaty of the Five Powers was signed in Cycle 6237. It ended the war and compelled the five states of the pact to provide money and resources to form Avadon. Now an independent force would watch them and reign them in, for their own good.

The Third Age

Once The Treaty of the Five Powers was signed in Cycle 6237, ending the Black Age and decades of civil war, the Pact powers returned to their favorite activity: crushing the Farlands. Within a few years, the barbarians and outsiders had been beaten back.

This was the beginning of the Third Age, a new time of peace and prosperity. This time, the Pact had Avadon to watch over it. Telera, the first master of Avadon, was impartial, cunning, and ruthless. None who would disrupt the Pact escaped her wrath.

But, of course, a war of the size and scale of the Black Age invariably left a variety of grudges, unpunished crimes, and blood debts. Many resented the Pact for denying them the lost lands or bloody revenge they felt was their due. But these aggrieved parties soon learned to stay quiet, or attract the attention of Avadon.

The current year is Cycle 6312. All who fought in the Black Age are safely dead, sometimes even of old age. The old days of prosperity and security have returned. It is hoped that many of the old grudges are forgotten.

The five powers of the Pact are unlikely allies, each disliking and fearing the others, each united by a common need to band together for strength. They are united by fear and necessity. It is hoped that this terror, combined with the power of Avadon, will keep the Pact together for many years to come.

The Farlands

The Farlands are the small states and regions on the outer peninsulas and islands of Lynaeus. They are the old foes of, and now dominated by, the Midlands Pact.

They are spread out around the edges of the known world and not generally allied in any way. The main thing they have in common is many merry years raiding, invading, and just generally harassing the nations of the Pact.

Some of these states are actual, recognizable political entities, like the loose aggregation of tribes that forms Svorgald, or the pitiful shreds of the Tawon Empire.

Other Farlands are true barbarian territories, like the Titan Peaks or the Wretch Lands: harsh, wild territory, occupied by monsters and savages, that are not worth the effort to tame them.

And then there is the Corruption, that is simply too bizarre for description.

One of the primary reasons for the Pact to exist at all is to provide a united front against the Farlands. And to control them as much as possible, using diplomacy and harsher methods. The Pact rules Lynaeus based on two principles: Open Arms Within and The Stone Wall Beyond.

Hanvar's Council

The five states of the Midlands Pact are fiercely independent. They have their own cultures, beliefs, and goals. And, to be frank, they don't generally like each other. The alliance is highly productive, but it does not come from love.

The Pact states mostly see to their own affairs. They have their own laws, taxes, and so on. The business of the Pact itself is run by Hanvar's Council. This body has sixteen members. Each nation of the Pact chooses and sends three, and these fifteen, in turn, select a leader, called the Imperator. The Council ,and in particular, the Imperator, speak for the Pact as a whole.

Hanvar's Council decides what the five states will contribute to the Pact in wealth and warriors. It commands the Legion and the Mariners, the army and navy of the Pact as a whole. It resolves the many, many disputes between the five member states. It decides how to deal with the Farlands and when one of them should be crushed (again).

And Hanvar's Council selects the Master of Avadon. Though, once the Master is chosen, the council is subject to Avadon's rulings. Of course, a wise Master will not anger the council overmuch.

Hanvar's Council has met continuously during the entire existence of the Pact. Of course, during the civil war of the Black Age, the council was powerless. Its words were ignored. Now the council is strong, and those who mock it or ignore its words risk attracting the attention of Avadon.

Holklanda

Holklanda, one of the five nations of the pact, is the _Land of the Folk._ Centuries of warfare left Holklanda with an understandably paranoid outlook. To them, there are _The Folk,_ good, loyal Holklandans who can be trusted and valued, and _The Outsiders,_ who are to be regarded with mistrust, at best. Outsiders are, of course, anyone who is not of the Folk.

Holklandan society is highly stratified. Every member of the Folk undergoes a rigorous period of testing, mental and physical. The results of this trial determine that citizen's unalterable life path. The talented child of a peasant farmer might become a lord, but he will stay a lord for life.

Families in Holklanda are tightly-knit clans, and ties of blood demand unquestionable support in any conflict. But, at the same time, members of the same army, wing of the bureaucracy, or other social unit are also supposed to stand together against outsiders.

These two obligations can frequently come into conflict. To manage divided loyalties, Holklandans have a dizzying web of customs, etiquette, and rules of warfare. The countless laws that govern Holklandan life, many unwritten, some even unspoken, are frequently impenetrable to Outsiders (and sometimes to the Folk as well).

Holklanda's membership in the Pact is not without difficulties. For example, in the Black Age, Holklanda took the Beraza Woods from Kellemderiel. It is now a disputed territory. Some Holklandans would rather destroy the Pact than lose this land.

Kellemderiel

The people of Kellemderiel have the most advanced, sophisticated culture in all of Lynaeus. And they take great pains to make sure that nobody ever forgets it.

Their food, their music, their literature, all have a complexity and quality unknown outside any state but, perhaps, Dharam. Kellemderiel's culture is a subtle melding of the customs of all of the peoples who have invaded it over the centuries.

Because of the breadth of its lands and difficulty defending them, Kellemderiel has rarely been able to hold off an invader. Instead, it takes the hordes in, seduces them with their way of life, and, in the end, assimilates them.

But this has long been a painful and trying process, with much death and devastation. And thus, the current rulers of Kellemderiel had no difficulty deciding to join the Pact when membership was offered.

In the centuries since, some things changed in Kellemderiel. Like their military, which has grown far stronger. And their ruling nobles, who have, in their new safety, engaged in baroque political struggles, court intrigues, and campaigns of quiet assassination. The culture, on the other hand, remains. A bit stagnant and codified, perhaps, but still the envy of the known world.

Few are as pleased with the security of the Midlands Pact as the people of Kellemderiel. Their constant attitude of superiority frequently causes anger, but rarely violence. Only their lasting argument with Holklanda over the ownership of the contested Beraza Woods threatens to erupt into violence.

Dharam

Dharam is the easternmost member of the Midlands Pact. It crawls up most of the eastern coast of Lynaeus. It is a sea power. Its merchant fleets can be found in all four seas, North, South, East, and West. Dharam, despite its awkward location, is a hub for goods (and ideas) of all the lands of Lynaeus.

Dharamites are a pleasant, tolerant, philosophical people, loving long conversations, leisurely meals, and an absence of warfare. They were the first to fully subscribe to the idea of forming the Midlands Pact, especially since it gave them, at last, protection from the constant flow of vicious raiders from Svorgald.

The people of Dharam have a very unusual way of selecting leaders, one that makes the other lands of Lynaeus see them as quite eccentric. All of Dharam is split up into Bands, groups of people between 500 and 1000 strong, divided up by village or neighborhood.

Every five years, the Bands gather for a Speaking, where they choose a Speaker. The Speaker is the one who has the support of the largest number of members of the Band. Then the Speakers gather in groups, and each of these groups chooses a single member to represent it. This process continues upwards until a Council, of about ten or fifteen honored Dharamites, is assembled to lead the nation for the rest of the five year period.

Thus, in a very real sense, even the poorest and lowliest has a voice in selecting the highest powers in Dharam. It is a very strange practice. Fortunately, it has shown few signs of infecting the other states of Lynaeus.

The Kva

The Kva is a member of the Midlands Pact, a nation of harsh people in a harsh landscape. Maintaining life on its wide expanses of scrubland and rocky plains was difficult enough even before dealing with constant raids from wretches and the barbarians of Svorgald, so the emperor of The Kva leaped at the chance to join Hanvar's Alliance.

Those outside The Kva often joke that this land has two kings: their emperor, and a bunch of rocks. This is pretty close to the truth. It is true that The Kva is primarily a hereditary monarchy. Each dynasty leads absolutely until it is deposed by some violent civil war or other.

But The Kva is also ruled by the Stone Code. This is a code of laws, first written a millennium ago and greatly expanded since. These laws provide the structure of life in The Kva. Even the emperor must obey them. A leader who ignores the Stone Code is seen as power-mad and faces destruction.

The core of the Stone Code can be found in the middle of every city and village in The Kva, carved into four pillars of rock, there for all to see. Actually, there is a lot of the code that is written on papyrus. The Stone Code grew too large to be practically carved onto stone about five centuries back. However, the core principles of the code are always visible, and that is what is important.

The Stone Code is a harsh set of laws. There are a lot of punishments, many gruesome, and few outlets for pardon. But it applies to all, rich or poor, mighty or humble, and it has given structure to life in The Kva for centuries.

The Wyldrylm

In terms of land, the Wyldrylm is the largest of the five states in the Midlands Pact. In population, it is, by a narrow margin, the smallest. Of course, that is only counting human population. If you count the drakes, war wolves, and other lethal pets of the Wyldrylm's tribes, the number goes way up.

Ignoring the tamed beasts of the western tribes is a lethal mistake.

The Wyldrylm is not so much a nation as a loose (very loose) confederation of barbarian tribes. They are not insulted by the word _barbarian_. In fact, they claim it with great pride. As the rest of Lynaeus moved into stone cities with thick walls, the tribesfolk of the Wyldrylm continued to roam their vast plains and woods.

Normally, in any conflict between cities and tribes, the cities win. But the shamans of the Wyldrylm, with their powerful chants and lethal reptilian servants, have done well maintaining their independence. Though the tribes love to fight each other (for land, for supplies, for artifacts), they will unite in an instant to deal with invaders.

The Wyldrylm's time in the Pact has not been without strife. The individual tribes fiercely claim absolute control over their lands. They tend to demand tolls from soldiers and merchants from the rest of the Pact who wish to cross, a violation of the terms of the Pact. This has led to bloodshed, and it will doubtless continue to.

Avadon

The mighty fortress of Avadon is both place and symbol. It represents the Pact and everything it is willing to do to survive. Everyone in Lynaeus fears Avadon, its warriors and assassins. The attention of Avadon can be lethal. There is nothing its agents will not do to maintain the stability of the Pact.

The Black Age, a brutal civil war that lasted over thirty years, showed that the five nations of the Pact had little in common beyond their desire for safety. They could hang together, allied and strong, but there had to be a force counteracting those who would pull it apart.

Thus, the Keep of Avadon. It has one Master, selected by Hanvar's Council, who rules for life. Though, considering how many enemies that master makes and how many assassins he or she attracts, that life can be shortened dramatically.

Avadon stands independent from the Council. It is its own law. The Council and individuals can petition it for aid, but it primarily watches on its own for threats to the stability of the Pact, inside and out.

A leader rises in the Farlands who might rise to true power? He disappears. A brigand in The Kva who is angering Holklanda by raiding over the border? She is stopped. Even members of Hanvar's Council itself can be removed, jailed, or even killed, if they attempt to do serious harm to the stability of the Pact.

Many fear and hate Avadon, not trusting it with the power it holds. Many grudges remain from the Black Age, but few are acted upon. A wise Master of Avadon knows that humility is absolutely necessary. After all, assassins are always waiting to be sent.

Open Arms Within

There are two principles the Pact relies upon to guide it in its laws and actions. The first of these is, _Open Arms Within._

This means that all members of the Pact are supposed to greet each other with open arms, acting, at least on the surface, like they are all brothers and sisters.

Of course, the reality is more complicated. Kellemderiel thinks that Holklanda is a hopelessly repressed land. Holklanda thinks that The Kva is a wild, savage place. The people of The Kva regard the folk of the Wyldrylm as mere barbarians. And so on.

But, in any public dealings, such matters are ignored. The members of the Pact are supposed to act like all other members, no matter how distasteful, are valued, worthy allies in the difficult quest for survival. And this is, of course, the case.

The Stone Wall Beyond

There are two principles the Pact relies upon to guide it in its laws and actions. The second of these is, _The Stone Wall Beyond._

This means that all members of the Pact, when dealing with outsiders, should be cold, emotionless, and unbreakable. Like a stone wall. When dealing with the barbarians and creatures that inhabit the Farlands, a true member of the Midlands Pact acts only for the good of the Pact, untouched by sentimentality.

When in the presence of a human from, say, the Tawon Empire, it is easy to be tempted by sentimentality. Pity. Undue emotional attachment.

The Stone Wall Beyond ever reminds the Pact that these outsiders are, at the heart of it, the enemy. They have raided the Pact before. They will again. Empathy has its place in many parts of life. But, when dealing with an outsider, be like stone.

The Keepers of Avadon

The leader of Avadon is its Keeper. Chosen by Hanvar's Council, he or she serves for life. How long that life actually is can be a matter of some unpredictability.

The first Keeper of Avadon was Telera, who ascended to its throne when the fortress itself was completed in Cycle 6240. She served for five tumultuous years, rooting out and destroying many who could not accept the treaty that ended the Black Age. Of course, in this process, she attracted many enemies. One of them finally got poison in her wine in 6245.

Avadon was leaderless for two years, while the Council debated whether it was still necessary. In the end, they answered in the affirmative. They selected Herom of the Kva to be Keeper. He rooted out the foes of the Pact for eight years before he started showing an undue interest in the members of Hanvar's Council itself. He disappeared in 6257 and no trace of him was never found.

The next four Keepers proved unable to master the power of Avadon. Confused and without allies, they fell to ambitious underlings, who tended to become Keeper and die not long after.

Disturbed by all of this chaos, in 6265, the council chose Redbeard to be Keeper. He seemed, at first, to be affable and easily controlled. As long as he did all the Council required, he would be protected. Redbeard turned out, however, to be far more cunning than expected. Almost fifty years later, he still holds his post.

Redbeard

Redbeard is the current Master of Avadon, a post he has held for an unthinkable term of almost fifty years.

He was originally selected by Hanvar's Council as a compromise candidate, weak and dependent on them, who would preside over the slow decline of Avadon. His servile exterior turned out to be a ruse. Once he was Keeper, he proved to be a master at trading favors and accumulating influence and power.

Instead of weakening Avadon, he made it stronger than ever. Redbeard was a true believer in its purpose: To be an impartial, lethal foe of anyone who would weaken the Pact.

As a result, Redbeard is responsible for countless deaths during the years of his term, all caused (or so he would claim) in the name of peace and stability. He has shown an uncanny ability to recognize the limits of his power, only arresting or destroying a powerful figure when he senses that it is safe to do so.

Despite his dread purpose, Redbeard is a jolly figure, eager to drink, joke, and sing. To some, this pleasant exterior only makes him more terrifying.

Nobody knows Redbeard's age, or what strange techniques he uses to extend his life. He doesn't seem to have aged in decades. All wonder who or what will fill the vacuum of power left when he dies. Others wonder if he can, in fact, die at all.

Eyes, Hands, and Hearts

The power of Avadon looms over all of Lynaeus. Its word is law. Its attention brings judgment. And, of course, such force needs control and organization to be properly deployed.

For that reason, the warriors and agents of Avadon are divided into four factions.

The Eyes are spies. They wander silently through the lands of Lynaeus, looking for signs of chaos. When the Eyes discover someone who would disrupt the peace of the Pact, they call the wrath of Avadon. The identity of the Master's spies is a guarded secret. Only Redbeard knows the names of the most effective Eyes.

The Hands are the largest faction. They are warriors, shadowwalkers, and mages. They are the ones who openly investigate signs of chaos and who inflict the judgment of Avadon. Unlike the Eyes, the identities of the most effective Hands are known far and wide.

The Hearts are the researchers and advisors. They are the sages who monitor the libraries of Avadon, answer the Master's questions, and provide advice. Only the Hearts can say their minds to Redbeard without fear. In fact, that is their most important purpose.

And, finally, there is the Master. Redbeard, the one who decides who is spared and who is destroyed.

Khemeria

Khemeria is one of the Farlands, occupying much of the northwest corner of Lynaeus. A land of fierce barbarian tribes, an outsider might at first consider it identical to the Wyldrylm, to the south. This would be a mistake.

Once, centuries past, Khemeria was the northern expanse of the Wyldrylm, to the extent that this huge swath of fiercely independent people could be considered one entity. Then the northern tribes looked east, saw the huge stone cities, and became envious.

The southern tribes stuck to the old ways, and the northern tribes began to build stone towers and halls. These tribes began to unite into larger alliances called Steads, each with a city at its corner. By the standards, of, say, Kellemderiel, these settlements are miserably provincial and humble. And, if you spent a few years searching, you might find someone in Khemeria who cares what Kellemderiel thinks.

Then Khemeria learned other tricks from the east. Like the building of Empires. The ways of constant war. The occasional utility of the massacre. The tribes of the west always had their skirmishes, but then the Steads of Khemeria banded together and brought a new way of war to the tribal lands. One that caused great suffering and loss in the Wyldrylm.

But now the Wyldrylm is part of the Pact. Khemeria pays yearly tribute to them. The traders of the Pact roam Khemeria freely, untroubled by tolls or bandits. And the Steads of Khemeria count up the insults and dream of a gruesome vengeance.

The Tawon Empire

There is little sadder than a crumbling empire, a shadow of its former self, unable to embrace new ways or engage in any effort beyond futile and desultory efforts to regain old glories.

Three centuries previous, the Tawon Empire controlled all of eastern Lynaeus. Even the wild raiders of Svorgald paid tribute, which is pretty amazing considering how crazy they are.

Holklanda was forced to yield to those not of the Folk. Kellemderiel finally found a culture it could not absorb and overwhelm. The people of Dharam continued to gather for the Speaking, but their words were meaningless.

But with age and wealth came complacency. The Tawon Empire grew fat, bloated, and consumed with the viciousness of its own internal politics. And then, one by one, their client states began to rebel and throw off its control.

By the time the Tawon Empire realized what their lassitude had cost them, it was too late. The Midlands Pact was formed. The Tawon were forced to pay tribute to the Pact. Hanvar's Council provided edicts to the Empire, and failure to obey them meant bloody retribution.

Now the Tawon Empire is an empire in name only. A collection of crumbling cities, full of old art and reminders of past glory. But, after centuries of trial, the Empire is growing hungry again. Some of its people have sharp eyes and big dreams. But first, they must shake off the hand that holds them down. They must rid themselves of the Pact.

Svorgald

Svorgald is one of the Farlands, a rocky and cold island off the southeast corner of Lynaeus. The known lands have seen many proud warrior cultures throughout written history. But few have been as fervent and single-minded as that bred by the remote crags of Svorgald.

The people of Svorgald are pirates and raiders. Only the ships of Dharam can sail farther or faster. And when the sails of Svorgald are visible on the horizon, only suffering can follow them. Their custom, for over a thousand years, has been that a youngling of Svorgald cannot truly be a man until the blood of an outsider is on his blade.

Thus, it is unfortunate for them that the Midlands Pact has brought their raiding days to an end. Their attacks invited retribution from the warriors of Dharam and The Kva harsh enough to give pause to the Vik. Now the only thing the mainland receives from Svorgald is tribute. Fine ships, mainly.

No raids meant no victories. And no victories meant no slain enemies and no full men. And thus the culture of Svorgald suffered a dreadful shock, which it has not dealt with well. Their violent natures turned within. Young warriors attained their manhood using the blood of their own people. This state of affairs, of course, suited the Pact very well.

But all of the Vik are told, almost from birth, the tales of the old days. And they all dream, even in the midst of their self-made nightmare, of the day that they can raid the soft peoples of the Pact once again.

The Corruption

The Corruption is one of the Farlands, the outer regions that the Pact was formed to hold at bay. Of the Farlands, however, the Corruption is the one that is least like a nation or territory. It is better described as a mad swirl of uncontrolled magic, hideous monsters, and burned, dead land.

Actually, the Corruption serves best as a cautionary tale of what happens when magic is not properly controlled. Nobody knows what the wizards up in those mountains were trying to do roughly five centuries ago. All that we know is the result: A wave of raw, devastating chaos that engulfed all of the peninsula before it faded.

There were cities and settlements out there once. Some tribes from the Wyldrylm and the Kva were expanding into those barren hills. When the disaster occurred, however, only those who fled immediately made it to the border alive. The survivors were taken by spectral nightmares and the walking dead.

Since then, the dread magic that holds the Corruption has showed no signs of fading. Nothing grows, and only those unpleasant entities who don't actually need food to survive dwell there. And reproduce there. And send the occasional horde of zombies or whatnot north to cause trouble.

Fortunately, fending off the random incursions from the Corruption is not difficult. And, since the dark power there stays within its border, few efforts have been taken to reclaim the area.

But nobody knows the source of the Corruption. Or what infernal master might secretly rule it. And thus, that dark place remains a constant threat.

The Titan Peaks

Titans are, in many ways, similar to humans, but very stocky, powerfully muscled, and much taller. Some specimens are as much as twelve feet tall. Perhaps titans are a race of humans who grew much taller and stronger. Or maybe the opposite is true.

All that is known is that the Titan Peaks is the last land controlled by these proud, powerful creatures. These mountains are one of the Farlands, a rocky peninsula on the southern coast of Lynaeus. The titans are penned in there by the Pact. Ending the raids of these powerful warriors was one of the main reasons The Kva joined the alliance.

Titans are very strong and fearsome in battle. They wield war clubs and huge iron swords, and they fling rocks at their foes with deadly speed and accuracy. They are not long-lived creatures. Their bulk weighs them down and wears them out at an early age. And they are not stupid. Some see their tribal lifestyle and fur garments and think that they are simple creatures. A dangerous mistake.

The titans of the peaks belong to tribes, lead by elders and shamans. In a way, it is not that different from the Wyldrylm. But most titans are warriors, ever ready to fend off potential assaults by humans greedy for land. The peaks themselves are jagged and painfully difficult terrain for invaders.

In a fair fight, one titan is a match for ten human warriors. But the Pact is organized, and there are many humans. Thus, the titans stay in their mountains, staring jealously at the fertile plains to the north. And they hope for the day when the Pact will be gone and they can emerge.

Wretch Lands

There are two sorts of humanoids residing in the remote areas of Lynaeus. There are the titans: tall, strong, proud, and cunning. And the wretches, who are in all ways the opposite.

Wretches are small humanoids, five foot tall at the most, and all of it wiry muscle. They are usually simple, dirty creatures, content to breed (rapidly), eat, and spread into any unoccupied space they can reach. And, when anyone tries to dislodge them, they can grow very violent.

Of course, wretches are not evil. When you think about it, they are not that different from humans, except for stature and frequency of bathing. The Pact has never tried to eradicate them, only drive them out of its territory.

Thus, the Wretch Lands exist. A rocky, unpleasant southern peninsula which has been set aside as the refuge for these creatures. There they form tribes, grow scraggly crops, and form a much wilder version of the Wyldrylm. They have a mind-boggling array of alliances and grudges, and they spend much of their time avoiding hungry dragons and wandering titans.

But no force in the world can keep the wretches in the Wretch Lands. Small tribes of them are always slipping out, looking for fertile lands or spacious sewers to settle into.

Wretches are too small and disorganized to ever pose a threat to the Pact. Or, at least, that is what is generally believed. But, should the Midlands Pact ever weaken, a flood of small, savage immigrants will be soon to follow.

Dragons

Nobody knows how many dragons there are. At least fifty. Maybe hundreds. They live mostly on the southern peninsulas: The Wretch Lands, the Titan Peaks, and even (for the most solitary specimens) The Corruption.

Dragons are the oldest, largest, most powerful of the intelligent races of Lynaeus. All of the rumors of legend are true. They live for centuries. They are passionate about collecting large quantities of wealth (as if humans aren't). They have powerful, natural magical abilities. They are deadly if angered.

But they can also be patient. They have knowledge that stretches back centuries. And they are not suicidal. Thus, when the Midlands Pact formed, the dragons did not fight it. They made themselves useful.

Since the Pact formed, many dragons have worked for it, finding an easy route to a far richer hoard. They work as mercenaries, sages, and magical consultants. Not to mention a bustling business in shed scales. This arrangement works very well. The dragons grow old and rich, and the Pact neutralizes a potentially deadly foe.

But all dragons are proud. Some so much so that such accommodations are seen as a betrayal of their kind. These dragons keep such views quiet. They know that they are not outside the reach of Avadon.

However, dragons have long memories. They remember all the slights, and they know what dragons have sold their birthright to the humans. And, should the Pact ever weaken, there will be a bloody reckoning.

@The Turtle Moves

Yep. Corrected. Thanks!

Blademaster

cr_abil_num 0 = 25;//Melee Attack

cr_abil_num 1 = 41;//Blademaster Bow

cr_abil_num 2 = 75;//Savage Blow

cr_abil_num 3 = 115;//Challenge

cr_abil_num 10 = 77;//Stunning Bash //left column

cr_abil_num 13 = 100;//Sharpshooter Spray

cr_abil_num 14 = 79;//Hamstring

cr_abil_num 15 = 63;//Berserk Leap

cr_abil_num 16 = 118;//Blade Sweep

cr_abil_num 17 = 119;//Berserker Slash

cr_abil_num 18 = 135;//Second Wind //right column

cr_abil_num 19 = 137;//Recovery

cr_abil_num 20 = 116;//War Cry

cr_abil_num 21 = 117;//Terrifying Howl

cr_abil_num 22 = 138;//Warrior's Focus

cr_abil_num 23 = 139;//Battle Frenzy

cr_abil_num 24 = 150;//Triumphant Roar

cr_abil_num 25 = 151;//Call of the Frenzy

Shadowwalker

cr_abil_num 0 = 26;//Shadowwalker Melee Attack

cr_abil_num 1 = 44;//Shadowwalker Razordisk

cr_abil_num 2 = 76;//Disarming Blow

cr_abil_num 10 = 120;//Blade Whirlwind //left column

cr_abil_num 13 = 85;//Razor Spray

cr_abil_num 14 = 64;//Searing Pot

cr_abil_num 15 = 65;//Lightning Pot

cr_abil_num 16 = 78;//Shattering Blow

cr_abil_num 17 = 121;//Steel Tornado

cr_abil_num 18 = 136//Healing Focus //right column

cr_abil_num 19 = 146;//Recovery

cr_abil_num 20 = 170;//shadowstep

cr_abil_num 21 = 171;//Cunning Decoy

cr_abil_num 22 = 140;//Shadowwalker's Focus

cr_abil_num 23 = 141;//Bladeshield

cr_abil_num 24 = 122;//flashstun powder

cr_abil_num 25 = 123;//Stunning Powder

Shaman

cr_abil_num 0 = 61;//Spirit Claw

cr_abil_num 1 = 42;//Javelin

cr_abil_num 2 = 9;//Healing Chant

cr_abil_num 3 = 144;//Revive Servant

cr_abil_num 10 = 101;//Spirit Charge //left column

cr_abil_num 12 = 102;//Poison Mist

cr_abil_num 13 = 103;//Acid Mist

cr_abil_num 14 = 66;//Call the Winds

cr_abil_num 15 = 86;//Call the Storm

cr_abil_num 16 = 124;//Earthquake

cr_abil_num 17 = 125;//Earthshatter

cr_abil_num 18 = 180;//Call Wolf //right column

cr_abil_num 19 = 181;//Call Hellhound

cr_abil_num 20 = 7;//Healing Touch

cr_abil_num 21 = 152;//Group Heal

cr_abil_num 22 = 160;//Blessing of Thorns

cr_abil_num 23 = 142;//Reflection

cr_abil_num 24 = 182;//Call Salamander

cr_abil_num 25 = 183;//Call Drake

Sorceress

cr_abil_num 0 = 60;//Firebolt

cr_abil_num 1 = 40;//Bow

cr_abil_num 2 = 143;//Shadow Charm

cr_abil_num 10 = 62;//Icy Lance //left column

cr_abil_num 12 = 87;//Lightning Wind

cr_abil_num 13 = 88;//Steel Wind

cr_abil_num 14 = 104;//Ice Storm

cr_abil_num 15 = 105;//Firestorm

cr_abil_num 16 = 89;//Searing Spray

cr_abil_num 17 = 107;//Corrupting Cloud

cr_abil_num 18 = 106;//Daze //right column

cr_abil_num 19 = 67;//Charm Foe

cr_abil_num 20 = 161;//Arcane Blessing

cr_abil_num 21 = 166;//Haste

cr_abil_num 22 = 126;//Arcane Curse

cr_abil_num 23 = 127;//Slow

cr_abil_num 24 = 128;//Cloud of Confusion

cr_abil_num 25 = 162;//Assault Blessing

I'm hopeful someone has some insight into the meaning of the new Avadon script elements:

These are from the avobjsmisc.txt file, where Abilities are defined. I've made a guess at the following one - if I'm on the right track I'll keep going:

ab_node_type 0 = 6;//Missile Attack

Anyone know?

Thanks,

Razid

These two lines are the problem:

it_stats_to_affect 4 = 2;

it_stats_addition 4 = 10;

You can only have 4 stats affected for a single item, numbered 0 to 3.

Option 1:

You'll have to change another item, possibly using one that only has 2 or 3 stats defined to begin with. There are a number of those.

Option 2:

You could also make an entirely new item, using:

begindefineitem xxx;//pick an unused number

import = 25;

it_name = "Uber Robe";//for example

it_protection = 24;

it_value = 2000;

it_stats_to_affect 0 = 15;

it_stats_addition 0 = 1;

it_stats_to_affect 1 = 16;

it_stats_addition 1 = 1;

it_stats_to_affect 2 = 17;

it_stats_addition 2 = 1;

it_stats_to_affect 3 = 2;//this is what you wanted

it_stats_addition 3 = 10;

Option 3:

You can also just add the desired stat to a charm that works in your pack:

it_abil_work_in_pack = 1;//this is what it says

it_stats_to_affect 0 = 1;

it_stats_addition 0 = 10;

Charms often just affect one stat, so you could add the second stat line.

it_stats_to_affect 1 = 2;

it_stats_addition 1 = 10;

Cheers,

Razid

@CRISIS...

I have tested this with most items that can be equipped and found no problem so far - not to say that there couldn't be.

Since any change to the standard scripts are capable of creating problems, keeping backups of the original scripts is vital. I usually just rename them: originalscript-O.txt and keep them in the Avadon Scripts directory, just in case there is a problem.

Runestone Enhancement

To allow items to be enhanced using runestones on the forge, add the following line in the appropriate section of the avitemschars.txt file:

it_can_augment = 1;

Note:

Until one of the following lines are encountered below that entry:

import = 0;//or any other numerical value

OR

it_can_augment = 0;

ALL of the items that follow can be enhanced.

Cheers,

Razid

I've posted what I was able to obtain. In fact, I did it the hard way - only just discovering the text lists that already exist in the Scripts directory. Ah well, it may still be useful to someone. :-)

Cheers,

Razid