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// Purpose: Britannia Blacksmith's Script
// Notes:  This is used for general information pertaining to all Britannian Blacksmiths
// Current Keyword List: job,what*to*do,occupation,profession,Blacksmith,sword,scimitar,axe,mace,warhammer,
// bardiche,fork,spear,staff,maul,meatcleaver,halberd,kryss,kitana,cutless,crossbow,club,bow,knife,weapon,
// plate,padded,chain,ring,gorget,shield,buckler,heater,helm,gauntlet,Smith,steel,forge,armour,armor,
//
//
[SPEECH jobBlacksmith]

ON=*job*
ON=*work*
ON=*what*do*do*
ON=*profession*
ON=*occupation*
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I'm a blacksmith.
                                SAY I forge steel.
                                SAY I buy and sell armor and weapons.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I'm a blacksmith.
                                SAY I forge steel.
                                SAY I buy and sell armor and weapons.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 2
                                SAY I've been a weaponsmith most of my life.
                                SAY I stand in front of a hot forge all day and sweat.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 2
                                SAY I've been a weaponsmith most of my life.
                                SAY I stand in front of a hot forge all day and sweat.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 2
                                SAY I could do nothing that would make me as happy as smithing!
                                SAY Working metal is what I was born to do!
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 2
                                SAY I could do nothing that would make me as happy as smithing!
                                       SAY Working metal is what I was born to do!
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF
ON=*sword*
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 4
                                SAY I can sell thee swords, axes and a variety of other weapons.
                                       SAY If thou dost have spares, I would be happy to offer thee a price for them.
                                       SAY Thou art welcome to purchase whatever I might have here.
                                       SAY Skill and metal are what go into the making of swords and knives. And the right tools, of course.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 4
                                SAY I can sell thee swords, axes and a variety of other weapons.
                                       SAY If thou dost have spares, I would be happy to offer thee a price for them.
                                      SAY Thou art welcome to purchase whatever I might have here.
                                 SAY Skill and metal are what go into the making of swords and knives. And the right tools, of course.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I sell swords at a fair price.
                                SAY A good smith should always have swords, maces and axes in their inventory.
                                SAY Thou canst learn to make thine own. It takes metal, the tools of a smith, and skill.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND  3
                                SAY I sell swords at a fair price.
                                SAY A good smith should always have swords, maces and axes in their inventory.
                                SAY Thou canst learn to make thine own. It takes metal, the tools of a smith, and skill.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I sell swords at a competitive price, <SRC.SEX Mi'Lord/Mi'Lady>. Knives too.
                                SAY I always try to carry a supply of swords, knives and axes, <SRC.SEX Mi'Lord/Mi'Lady>.
                                SAY Someday, mayhaps, thou shalt be able to make thine own swords and axes.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I sell swords at a competitive price, <SRC.SEX Mi'Lord/Mi'Lady>. Knives too.
                                SAY I always try to carry a supply of swords, knives and axes, <SRC.SEX Mi'Lord/Mi'Lady>.
                                SAY Someday, mayhaps, thou shalt be able to make thine own swords and axes.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF
ON=*scimitar*
ON=*axe*
ON=*bardiche*
ON=*mace*
ON=*fork*
ON=*spear*
ON=*staff*
ON=*maul*
ON=*meatcleaver*
ON=*halberd*
ON=*kriss*
ON=*kitana&*
ON=*cutlass*
ON=*crossbow*
ON=*club*
ON=*bow*
ON=*knife*
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY Thou dost want weapons? I've got weapons.
                                SAY I'm fairly certain I have what thou dost want. Look around and see.
                                SAY I have weapons for all sizes, shapes and color of people.
                                SAY Buy what thou dost want. I've got plenty.
                                SAY All my weapons are guaranteed to cause damage.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY Thou dost want weapons? I've got weapons.
                                SAY I'm fairly certain I have what thou dost want. Look around and see.
                                SAY I have weapons for all sizes, shapes and color of people.
                                SAY Buy what thou dost want. I've got plenty.
                                SAY All my weapons are guaranteed to cause damage.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY Many weapons I have. Thou dost choose the one that thou dost want.
                                SAY I should have anything thou dost want in stock, but look around to be sure.
                                SAY I have weapons for men, women, boys, girls ... thou dost name them, I have them.
                                SAY Thou'rt in the right place to arm thyself.
                                SAY All weapons are guaranteed to cause damage.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY Many weapons I have. Thou dost choose the one that thou dost want.
                                SAY I should have anything thou dost want in stock, but look around to be sure.
                                SAY I have weapons for men, women, boys, girls ... thou dost name them, I have them.
                                SAY Thou'rt in the right place to arm thyself.
                                SAY All weapons are guaranteed to cause damage.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY I carry a large variety of weapons, <SRC.SEX Mi'Lord/Mi'Lady>.
                                SAY If thou can't find it here, surely one of my fellow smiths will have it in stock.
                                SAY I have weapons for all people.
                                SAY Thou art welcome to purchase whatever I might have here.
                                SAY All weapons are guaranteed to cause varying amounts of damage.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY I carry a large variety of weapons, <SRC.SEX Mi'Lord/Mi'Lady>.
                                SAY If thou can't find it here, surely one of my fellow smiths will have it in stock.
                                SAY I have weapons for all people.
                                SAY Thou art welcome to purchase whatever I might have here.
                                SAY All weapons are guaranteed to cause varying amounts of damage.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF
ON=*plate*
ON=*padded*
ON=*chain*
ON=*chain*
ON=*ring*
ON=*gorget*
ON=*shield*
ON=*buckler*
ON=*heater*
ON=*helm*
ON=*gauntlet*
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY Dost thou want armor?  I've got plenty of that!
                                SAY I should have what thou dost need.  And if I don't, then thou dost not need it!
                                SAY I have armor for all shapes of people.
                                SAY Buy what thou dost need. Or sell what thou dost have in excess.
                                SAY All my armor is guaranteed to reduce damage to thy person.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY Dost thou want armor?  I've got plenty of that!
                                SAY I should have what thou dost need.  And if I don't, then thou dost not need it!
                                SAY I have armor for all shapes of people.
                                SAY Buy what thou dost need. Or sell what thou dost have in excess.
                                SAY All my armor is guaranteed to reduce damage to thy person.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY In need of armor, my friend?  Thou'rt in the right place!
                                SAY I carry the armor that thou dost need! And usually a good selection of what thou dost want, also.
                                SAY I have armor for everyone!
                                SAY I'll buy from thee what armor thou dost not need.
                                SAY All of my armor is guaranteed to reduce the risk of injuries.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY In need of armor, my friend?  Thou'rt in the right place!
                                SAY I carry the armor that thou dost need! And usually a good selection of what thou dost want, also.
                                SAY I have armor for everyone!
                                SAY I'll buy from thee what armor thou dost not need.
                                SAY All of my armor is guaranteed to reduce the risk of injuries.
                                ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY Dost thou need armor, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>? Thou hast come to the right place!
                                SAY I should have all that thou dost need, but if I don't, one of the other smiths around should.
                                SAY I have armor for everyone! Especially someone like thee, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>
                                SAY I can offer thee fair price for what armor thou dost no longer need.
                                SAY All of my armor is guaranteed to reduce the risk of injuries.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY Dost thou need armor, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>? Thou hast come to the right place!
                                SAY I should have all that thou dost need, but if I don't, one of the other smiths around should.
                                SAY I have armor for everyone! Especially someone like thee, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>
                                SAY I can offer thee fair price for what armor thou dost no longer need.
                                SAY All of my armor is guaranteed to reduce the risk of injuries.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF
ON=*Smith*
ON=*steel*
ON=*Blacksmith*
ON=*forge*
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 4
                                                        SAY I've been a smith for a good number of years.
                                SAY Smithing is my life.
                                SAY I learned how to work metal before I could stand upright.
                                SAY I have been a blacksmith all of my adult life.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 4
                                SAY I've been a smith for a good number of years.
                                SAY Smithing is my life.
                                SAY I learned how to work metal before I could stand upright.
                                SAY I have been a blacksmith all of my adult life.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 4
                                SAY I've been a smith for a good number of years.
                                SAY Smithing is my life.
                                SAY I learned how to work metal before I could stand upright.
                                SAY I have been a blacksmith all of my adult life.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 4
                                SAY I've been a smith for a good number of years.
                                SAY Smithing is my life.
                                SAY I learned how to work metal before I could stand upright.
                                SAY I have been a blacksmith all of my adult life.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 4
                                      SAY I've been a smith for a good number of years.
                                SAY Smithing is my life.
                                SAY I learned how to work metal before I could stand upright.
                                SAY I have been a blacksmith all of my adult life.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 4
                                SAY I've been a smith for a good number of years.
                                SAY Smithing is my life.
                                SAY I learned how to work metal before I could stand upright.
                                SAY I have been a blacksmith all of my adult life.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF
ON=*axe*
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I will sell thee an axe, if thou art in need of one.
                                SAY Thou canst buy an axe from me.
                                SAY I can purchase thine axe, if thou dost want to part with it.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I will sell thee an axe, if thou art in need of one.
                                SAY Thou canst buy an axe from me.
                                SAY I can purchase thine axe, if thou dost want to part with it.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY If thou art needing an axe, thou hast come to the right place.
                                SAY I have axes for sale.
                                SAY I sell axes here.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY If thou art needing an axe, thou hast come to the right place.
                                SAY I have axes for sale.
                                SAY I sell axes here.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY If thou art needing an axe, I should be able to satisfy thee.
                                SAY I have axes for sale, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>.
                                SAY I sell axes, along with other weapons.
                                SAY Thou canst make thine own ... but thou wouldst need the metal to work and a blacksmith's tools to work it.
                                SAY Someday, mayhaps, thou shalt be able to make thine own swords and axes.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY If thou art needing an axe, I should be able to satisfy thee.
                                SAY I have axes for sale, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>.
                                SAY I sell axes, along with other weapons.
                                SAY Thou canst make thine own ... but thou wouldst need the metal to work and a blacksmith's tools to work it.
                                SAY Someday, mayhaps, thou shalt be able to make thine own swords and axes.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF
ON=*armor*
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY I carry fine armor in my inventory.
                                SAY Tell thee what - I would buy pre-owned armor if thou didst have some to sell.
                                SAY I can purchase thine armor, if thou dost wish it.
                                SAY I craft fine armor.
                                SAY Chainmail, shields, gauntlets ... you name it, I probably have it.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY I carry fine armor in my inventory.
                                SAY Tell thee what - I would buy pre-owned armor if thou didst have some to sell.
                                SAY I can purchase thine armor, if thou dost wish it.
                                SAY I craft fine armor.
                                SAY Chainmail, shields, gauntlets ... you name it, I probably have it.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY I carry fine armor in my inventory.
                                SAY I would buy thy worn armor if thou'rt be willing to sell.
                                SAY I sell excellent armor at reasonable prices.
                                SAY I craft some of the finest armor.
                                SAY Chainmail, shields, gauntlets ... you name it, I probably have it.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY I carry fine armor in my inventory.
                                SAY I would buy thy worn armor if thou'rt be willing to sell.
                                SAY I sell excellent armor at reasonable prices.
                                SAY I craft some of the finest armor.
                                SAY Chainmail, shields, gauntlets ... you name it, I probably have it.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY I carry only the best armor.
                                SAY If thou art willing to sell, I would buy thy unwanted armor from thee.
                                SAY I sell the best armor at fair prices.
                                SAY I craft some of the sturdiest armor.
                                SAY Chainmail, shields, gauntlets ... you name it, I probably have it.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 5
                                SAY I carry only the best armor.
                                SAY If thou art willing to sell, I would buy thy unwanted armor from thee.
                                SAY I sell the best armor at fair prices.
                                SAY I craft some of the sturdiest armor.
                                SAY Chainmail, shields, gauntlets ... you name it, I probably have it.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF
ON=war*hammer
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I can sell thee a war hammer for a fair price.
                                SAY Thou canst buy a war hammer from me. I should have a few in stock.
                                SAY With the tools of a smith and some metal, plus a little skill, thou couldst make thine own hammer.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I can sell thee a war hammer for a fair price.
                                SAY Thou canst buy a war hammer from me. I should have a few in stock.
                                SAY With the tools of a smith and some metal, plus a little skill, thou couldst make thine own hammer.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I will sell thee a fine hammer for a low price.
                                SAY Certainly. I should have a few hammers in stock. If not, well then a maul will do thee just fine.
                                SAY I learned to craft hammers early in my career.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I will sell thee a fine hammer for a low price.
                                SAY Certainly. I should have a few hammers in stock. If not, well then a maul will do thee just fine.
                                SAY I learned to craft hammers early in my career.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 2
                                SAY I will sell thee an excellent hammer for a fair price. If I have one in stock, of course.
                                SAY I should have a few hammers here in stock.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 2
                                SAY I will sell thee an excellent hammer for a fair price. If I have one in stock, of course.
                                SAY I should have a few hammers here in stock.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF
ON=*shield*
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I have many different shields for sale.
                                SAY I carry kite-shields, heaters ... you name the armor, I've got it.
                                SAY I'll buy and sell what armor you have or need.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I have many different shields for sale.
                                SAY I carry kite-shields, heaters ... you name the armor, I've got it.
                                SAY I'll buy and sell what armor you have or need.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I have several different shields in stock.
                                SAY I carry kite-shields, heaters, bucklers and many more.
                                SAY I'll buy and sell what armor you have or need.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I have several different shields in stock.
                                SAY I carry kite-shields, heaters, bucklers and many more.
                                SAY I'll buy and sell what armor you have or need.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I have many shields in stock, $milord/milady$.
                                SAY I carry kite-shields, heaters, bucklers and many more, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>.
                                SAY I'll buy or sell what armor you have or need, friend.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I have many shields in stock, $milord/milady$.
                                SAY I carry kite-shields, heaters, bucklers and many more, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>.
                                SAY I'll buy or sell what armor you have or need, friend.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF
ON=*weapon*
        IF ( <SRC.KARMA.WICKED> || <SRC.KARMA.BELLIGERANT> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                        SAY I make and sell several types of weapons.
                                SAY Weapons are for sale here.
                                SAY I buy all kinds of weapons.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I make and sell several types of weapons.
                                SAY Weapons are for sale here.
                                SAY I buy all kinds of weapons.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELIF ( <SRC.KARMA.NEUTRAL> )
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I make several types of weapons.
                                SAY I sell weapons here.
                                SAY Of course, with the right tools and skills, thou couldst probably make thine own weapons.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I make several types of weapons.
                                SAY I sell weapons here.
                                SAY Of course, with the right tools and skills, thou couldst probably make thine own weapons.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ELSE
                IF ( <COMPLEXITY.HIGH> || <COMPLEXITY.MEDIUM> )
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I make and sell several kinds of weapons.
                                SAY I carry all weapons for sale here.
                                SAY Of course, with the right tools and skills, thou couldst probably make thine own weapons, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>.
                        ENDDO
                ELSE
                        DORAND 3
                                SAY I make and sell several kinds of weapons.
                                SAY I carry all weapons for sale here.
                                SAY Of course, with the right tools and skills, thou couldst probably make thine own weapons, <SRC.SEX Mi'lord/Mi'lady>.
                        ENDDO
                ENDIF
        ENDIF

[COMMENT SPEECH jobBlacksmith]
//BLACKSMITH
DEFAULT=Make sense! I do not understand thee.
ON=BUY
BUY
ON=SELL
SELL
ON=Hi
ON=Hello
ON=Greet
ON=Hail
SAY=Greetings.
ON=Bye
ON=Goodbye
ON=Farewell
        SAY=Farewell.
        BYE
        return 1
ON=What do you do
ON=job
ON=BLACKSMITH
SAY=I make weapons and armor for adventurers.
ON=PLATE
ON=ARMOR
SAY=Plate Armor's the best, but requires great strength.  Leather is for weaklings.
ON=AXE
SAY=Although the Executioner's Axe is most feared, the Double Axe lasts longer and inflicts more damage.
ON=HALBERD
ON=BARDICHE
SAY=The Bardiche lasts longer in battle than the Halberd, but does less damage.
ON=CROSSBOW
ON=BOW
SAY=A regular bow can be a better albeit less powerful friend than the more unwieldy Crossbow.
ON=NORSE HELM
ON=OPEN FACED HELM
ON=HELM
SAY=Of the plain helms available, a closed helm will provide the best protection in battle.
ON=BUCKLER
SAY=Don't be fooled. A buckler offers little more protection that the shorter-lived wooden shield.
ON=CHAIN
SAY=While chain is more easily damaged than ringmail, it offers better protection.
ON=CLUB
SAY=Clubs are often the weapon of choice for stupid creatures.
ON=SCIMITAR
ON=CUTLASS
SAY=Only the scimitar equals the slashing speed of a cutlass.
ON=FIGHT
SAY=I always try to be prepared for battle, so I keep my armor clean and a weapon at the ready.
ON=FORK
SAY=A pitchfork may be faster, but for my money, only a war fork is sure to leave 'em screaming.
ON=GAUNTLET
SAY=Gauntlets provide better protection for the wrists.
ON=GORGET
SAY=The gorget may seem small protection for the neck, it is thick and protective.
ON=HEATER
SAY=The heater shield offers stylish but average protection.
ON=THOU<ANY>IDIOT
ON=STUPID
ON=MORON
ON=IDIOT
ON=YOU<ANY>IDIOT
ON=THOU<ANY>
ON=YOU<ANY>MORON
SAY=Be careful, friend, or I shall have to prove my sword is sharper than your tongue.
ON=KILL
SAY=Oh I just love killing.
ON=KATANA
ON=KITANA
SAY=This sword does little damage compared with the broad sword.
ON=KRYSS
SAY=The kryss does more damage and lasts longer than the quick slashing butcher knife.
ON=MAUL
ON=MACE
SAY=In the mace family, a war mace or war hammer will hurt your opponent most.
ON=MAIM
SAY=Maiming is almost as good as killing. Almost.
ON=PROVISIONS
SAY=See a provisioner for supplies if you're going on a long battle journey.
ON=RING
SAY=Most rings are ordinary, but I have heard of special rings which increase one's strength in battle.
ON=SHIELD
SAY=The Chaos Shield yields more protection than the Order Shield.
ON=SKILL
SAY=Some weapons require great skill in a given area, like Swordsmanship, Fencing or Mace Fighting.
ON=SPEAR
SAY=Bah. Spears better for catching fish.
ON=STAFF
SAY=A black staff does more damage than a gnarled staff, but isn't as fast.
ON=SWORD
SAY=A long sword is my favorite weapon for damage and it requires less frequent repairs than the faster cutlass.
ON=TROUBLE
SAY=It seems you are expert at getting yourself into trouble.
ON=WEAPON
SAY=My favorite weapons are those which do the most damage!
//RANDOM=My weapons are the strongest in the land!

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