Mould (Items)

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Congratulations! You managed to successfully throw a piece of clay onto a potters wheel without making a mess! Now what? Now it is time to mould that hunk of clay into an item.

See pottery for an overview on the pottery process and the syntax required to successfully make a pottery item.

The skillcheck for successfully moulding a pottery item is crafts.pottery.forming.shaping. More advanced items require a higher bonus than simpler items. Translation - just because you can form a plate doesn't mean an attempt at a fancy cabbage mug won't leave your clay splattered all over the wall. Additionally, a higher bonus is needed to form a higher quality item.

Quality

The message seen at the start and end of the moulding process provides a hint as to degree of success -

Failure

  • You set the wheel turning and start to mould the clay on it. Almost immediately, the clay is flung off it and splatters on the floor.

Worst/Low quality

  • You set the wheel turning with a slight wobble, and quickly start to mould something on it.
  • (A) You hastily stop the wheel turning as you finish moulding a somewhat deformed <item> from the clay. (or)
  • (B) You carelessly finish moulding a <item> and stop the wheel turning.

Moderate quality

  • With the wheel spinning, you start to mould something from the clay.
  • (A) You finish moulding the <item> and stop the wheel turning. (or)
  • (B) You finish moulding the <item> and skilfully stop the wheel turning.

High quality (A)

  • You expertly set the wheel in motion and start to mould the clay on it.
  • You add the finishing touches to the <item> and stop the wheel turning.

High quality (B)

  • With a slight wrist movement, you set the wheel in motion and expertly start to mould a <item> from some clay.
  • You deftly stop the wheel from turning as you finish moulding the <item>.

Pottery Descriptions

Below are basic descriptions of moulded items. Not included are the stain, glaze, or signing text which follow the initial item description.

Most Locations

Hollow ball

  • Hollow balls on have one description, no matter what adjective is seen when it comes off the wheel.
  • For all levels - This hollow ball has been moulded from clay.
Item Level Description
Hollow tube Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Teacup Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a teacup.
B -
Level 2 A - A small <plain / rustic> teacup.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -

Chronides Farmstead

Adjectives

  • Level 1a - Awkward, Bumpy, Hideous, Horrible, Malformed, Uneven
  • Level 1b -
  • Level 2a -
  • Level 2b -
  • Level 3a -
  • Level 3b -
Item Level Description
Bowl (Ephebian) Level 1 A -This hideous piece of pottery barely passes as a bowl. Someone with a blatant disregard for good taste must have assisted in its unfortunate creation.
B - Crude, Rough, Ugly - This <crude / rough / ugly> bowl has been crafted from Ephebian clay.
Level 2 A - Average, Basic, Plain, Simple - This Ephebian bowl is small, round and <average / basic / plain / simple> looking.
B - Creative, Fine, Modern, Pleasant, Quality - This <creative / fine / modern / pleasant / quality> Ephebian bowl has gently sloping sides and a perfectly rounded form.
Level 3 A - Elegant, Fancy, Pretty - A(n) <artistically / elegantly / skillfully> made Ephebian bowl. Elegant but simple, it will beautifully hold anything that you put in it.
B -
Cup (kylix) Level 1 A - This <clumsily / comically / ineptly / painfully / shoddily / unevenly> made drinking cup looks like an unevenly formed plate that got smashed over the mouth of a goat. Some mishapen lumps have been thrown on it as crude handles. Overall this piece of pottery looks to have been made by someone who has already drunk two jugs of Ephebian wine and doesn't care what he uses to drink the rest.
B - Rough, Ugly, Unattractive - There is something not quite right about this kylix. It could be the malformed base, or the uneven handles or perhaps even the wobbly rim. It's still a drinking cup at least.
Level 2 A - Average, Basic, Rustic, Simple - This wide mouthed cup has two short handles and a small stem. Crafted <attentively / carefully / correctly / patiently> at the Chronides pottery workshop, it would be a pleasure to drink from it.
B - Fine - This fine wide mouthed drinking cup was adeptly crafted at the Chronides pottery workshop. It has two graceful handles, a small base and a short stem that leads to its flared mouth.
Level 3 A -
B -
Jug (olpe) Level 1 A - This <comically / ineptly / messily / painfully / shoddily> and bizarrely shaped form might pass for a water jug only inside a twisted demonic dungeon dimension or some other similar nightmare. Its <awkward / bumpy / hideous / horrible / malformed / uneven> shape is an insult to potters everywhere.
B -
Level 2 A - Basic, Plain, Simple - A <basic / plain / simple> jug for pouring water.
B - Creative - A smoothly made jug for serving water.
Level 3 A -
B -
Jug (oinochoe) Level 1 A - This <comically / clumsily / messily / shoddily> moulded form might have been a jug if something hadn't gone seriously wrong during its creation. Its <awkward / bumpy / hideous / horrible / uneven> shape is an insult to the art of pottery.
B - Lopsided, Rough, Ugly - A(n) <carelessly / inexpertly / poorly> crafted jug.
Level 2 A - Average, Basic, Plain, Simple - A(n) <average / basic / plain / simple> jug for pouring wine.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Pot (Ephebian) Level 1 A -
B - Crude, Lopsided, Rough, Unattractive - This <crude / lopsided / rough / unattractive> pot has been crafted from Ephebian clay.
Level 2 A -
B - Creative, Fine, Modern, Pleasant, Quality - A <creative / fine / modern / pleasant / quality> Ephebian piece of pottery. More graceful than your average jar, this pot was very <accurately / adeptly / painstakingly / smoothly> made.
Level 3 A - Attractive, Elegant, Fancy - This fine Ephebian pot has <attractive / elegant / fancy> curving sides, and two simple handles. The smoothness of the piece is quite impressive.
B -
Vase (amphora) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Vase (Hydria) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Vase (Pelike) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Pyxis Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -

Cockbill Street (Ahnk-Morpork)

Adjectives

  • Level 1a - Hideous, Malformed
  • Level 1b - Chunky, Lopsided, Rough
  • Level 2a - Plain, Rustic
  • Level 2b - Fine, Pleasant
  • Level 3a - Classy, Fine, Traditional
  • Level 3b -
Item Level Description
Bowl (small) Level 1 A -
B - A small and inexpertly crafted bowl.
Level 2 A - A small rustic clay bowl.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Fruit bowl Level 1 A - This looks like a small pottery lump, vaguely resembling a bowl.
B - A large and poorly crafted bowl.
Level 2 A - A large <plain / rustic> pottery bowl.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Ink well Level 1 A - While somewhat lopsided, this pot will still serve its purpose as an ink well.
B - This simple ink well has been crafted from clay.
Level 2 A - This clay ink well has rounded sides and is somewhat squat.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Plate Level 1 A - It's not very round, nor very flat, but it could probably pass for a plate.
B - A(n) <inexpertly / poorly> crafted plate.
Level 2 A - A <plain / rustic> plate.
B - A nice <fine / pleasant> plate.
Level 3 A - This is a nicely crafted clay plate.
B - A stylish clay plate with nice detailing on the edge.
Plate (oval) Level 1 A - It's not very round, nor very flat, but it could probably pass for a plate.
B -
Level 2 A - A <plain / rustic> plate.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Pot (large) Level 1 A -
B - This is a large deformed pot, unless it's one of those modern designer ones where the deformations cost extra.
Level 2 A -
B - This large <artistically / painstakingly> crafted pot has a circular base and straight sides.
Level 3 A - Lovingly crafted, this large pot would look equally good displayed in a museum or on a table in one's home.
B -
Pot (small) Level 1 A -
B - This is a deformed pot, unless it's one of those modern designer ones where the deformations cost extra.
Level 2 A -
B - This artistically crafted pot has a circular base and straight sides.
Level 3 A -
B -
Saucer Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A - A <plain / rustic> saucer.
B - A(n) <artistically / painstakingly> formed pottery saucer.
Level 3 A -
B -
Vase (square standing) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Vase (round standing) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -

Ninja Guild (Bes Pelargic)

This location is guild-restricted.

Adjectives

  • Level 1a -
  • Level 1b -
  • Level 2a -
  • Level 2b -
  • Level 3a -
  • Level 3b -
Item Level Description
Bowl Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Ink well Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Pot Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Vase (arranging) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Vase (standing) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Wall plate Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -

Royal Market (Sto Lat)

Adjectives

  • Level 1a - Hideous, Malformed
  • Level 1b - Chunky, Lopsided, Rough
  • Level 2a - Plain, Rustic
  • Level 2b - Fine, Pleasant
  • Level 3a - Classy, Fine, Traditional
  • Level 3b -
Item Level Description
Bowl Level 1 A - This looks like a small lump of clay, vaguely resembling a bowl. It could probably pass for an ashtray, though.
B - A small and <inexpertly / poorly> crafted bowl.
Level 2 A - A small <plain / rustic> clay bowl.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Bowl (cabbage) Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a bowl.
B - A small and poorly crafted bowl.
Level 2 A - A small plain bowl, shaped like a cabbage. Must be from Sto Lat.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Jug Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a jug.
B - A small and poorly crafted jug.
Level 2 A -A small plain jug.
B - A(n) <artistically / painstakingly> formed pottery jug.
Level 3 A - A <classy / fine / traditional> jug, made of rather fine

quality pottery, perfect for holding cream, water or the blood of ceremonial victims.

B -
Jug (cabbage) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Jug (cow) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Mug Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a mug.
B - A small and poorly crafted mug.
Level 2 A - A small rustic mug.
B - An artistically formed pottery mug.
Level 3 A -
B -
Mug (cabbage) Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a mug.
B - A small and poorly crafted mug.
Level 2 A - A small <plain / rustic> mug, shaped like a cabbage. Must be from Sto Lat.
B - A painstakingly formed pottery mug, in the traditional Sto Lat shape of - well, not to put to fine a point on it, of a cabbage.
Level 3 A -
B -
Mug (cow) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Mug (dragon) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Plate Level 1 A -
B - An inexpertly crafted plate.
Level 2 A - A <plain / rustic> plate.
B - A nice <fine / pleasant> plate.
Level 3 A - This is a nicely crafted clay plate.
B -
Plate (cabbage) Level 1 A - A squat and uneven attempt at a plate.
B - A small and inexpertly crafted plate.
Level 2 A - A small <plain / rustic> plate, shaped like a flattened cabbage. Must be from Sto Lat.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Saucer Level 1 A -
B - A small and inexpertly crafted saucer.
Level 2 A - A <plain / rustic> saucer.
B - A(n) <artistically / painstakingly> formed pottery saucer.
Level 3 A - A <classy / fine> saucer, made of very fine pottery, beautifully rounded with a scalloped edge.
B -
Saucer (cabbage) Level 1 A - A sad little attempt at a saucer.
B - A small and poorly crafted saucer.
Level 2 A - A rustic saucer, shaped like a cabbage. Must be from Sto Lat.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Teacup (cabbage) Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a teacup.
B - A small and poorly crafted teacup.
Level 2 A - A small plain teacup, shaped like a cabbage. Must be from Sto Lat.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Teapot Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A - This is a <plain / rustic> clay teapot.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Teapot (cabbage) Level 1 A -
B - A small and <inexpertly / poorly> crafted teapot.
Level 2 A - A small <plain / rustic> teapot, shaped like a cabbage. Must be from Sto Lat.
B - A(n) <artistically / painstakingly> formed pottery teapot, in the traditional Sto Lat shape of - well, not to put too fine a point on it, of a cabbage.
Level 3 A - A <classy / traditional> teapot, made of rather fine quality pottery. It is an excellent example of the Sto Lattian school of pottery-making.
B -
Teapot (cow) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Teapot (dragon) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -

Sung Estate (Bes Pelargic)

Adjectives

  • Level 1a - Hideous, Malformed
  • Level 1b - Chunky, Lopsided, Rough
  • Level 2a - Plain, Rustic
  • Level 2b - Fine, Pleasant
  • Level 3a - Classy, Fine, Traditional
  • Level 3b -
Item Level Description
Bowl (ornate) Level 1 A -
B - A <chunky / rough> ornate bowl, possibly designed for displaying fruit.
Level 2 A - A plain ornate bowl, possibly designed for displaying fruit.
B - A <fine / pleasant> ornate bowl, possibly designed for displaying fruit.
Level 3 A - A <classy / fine / traditional> ornate bowl, possibly designed for displaying fruit.
B -
Bowl (rice) Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A - This is a simple yet decently crafted high rimmed rice bowl.
B - It is a well crafted rice bowl of traditional design, the base nearly fully round and a high straight rim.
Level 3 A - This <lovingly / skilfully> crafted rice bowl has a delightful conical shape with a small straight base.
B -
Bowl (tea) Level 1 A - This sad looking lump of clay must have had aspirations to be a fine piece of pottery one day. It might still serve as an ashtray, maybe.
B - A rough small tea bowl with a rounded edge.
Level 2 A - This is a small <plain / rustic> clay tea bowl.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Ginger jar Level 1 A -
B - This jar could easily have been crafted by a one-handed beggar.
Level 2 A -
B - A neatly made jar for serving ginger, it seems skillfully made.
Level 3 A - The elegant curves of this classy ginger jar speak of the talent of a master potter.
B -
Ink well Level 1 A - While somewhat deformed, this pot will still serve its purpose as an ink well. Otherwise, perhaps it might serve as an ashtray.
B - This simple ink well has been crafted from clay.
Level 2 A - This clay ink well has rounded sides and is somewhat squat.
B - This clay ink well has curving sides, making it look much like a small vase.
Level 3 A -
B -
Sake cup Level 1 A - Well, it might be an ashtray.
B - This small sake cup looks rather ridged, whether this was design or mishap is anyone's guess.
Level 2 A - This is a simple elongated sake cup.
B - It is a small rounded sake cup with a low rim.
Level 3 A -
B -
Sake jug Level 1 A - This disappointing attempt at a sake jug would never satisfy a real potter. Even as an ashtray it still looks ghastly.
B - Whether started as a vase or a sake jug, the crafter of this piece did not really manage to achieve either.
Level 2 A - This rather common sake jug has a bulbous body and a very short neck.
B - This ordinary sake jug looks somewhat like a vase with a slightly wider mouth to pour from.
Level 3 A -
B -
Statue of a peacock Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Sung vase Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Wall fan Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -

Zaxiteles (Ephebe)

Adjectives

  • Level 1a - Hideous, Malformed
  • Level 1b - Chunky, Lopsided, Rough
  • Level 2a - Plain, Rustic
  • Level 2b - Fine, Pleasant
  • Level 3a - Classy, Fine, Traditional
  • Level 3b - Stylish
Item Level Description
Amphora (large) Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a jug or something.
B - A long-necked and <inexpertly / poorly> crafted amphora.
Level 2 A - A tall <plain / rustic> amphora, with a pair of matching handles on either side of the long neck.
B - A painstakingly formed pottery amphora, with a pair of fine handles on either side of the long neck.
Level 3 A -
B -
Amphora (medium) Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a jug or something.
B - A long-necked and poorly crafted amphora.
Level 2 A - A long-necked <plain / rustic> amphora.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Amphora (small) Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a jug or something.
B - A small and <inexpertly / poorly> crafted amphora.
Level 2 A - A small <plain / rustic> amphora.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Bowl Level 1 A - This looks like a small lump of clay, vaguely resembling a bowl. It could probably pass for an ashtray, though.
B - A small and <inexpertly / poorly> crafted bowl.
Level 2 A - A small <plain / rustic> clay bowl.
B - An artistically small clay bowl.
Level 3 A -
B -
Bowl (tiny) Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a bowl.
B - A small and <inexpertly / poorly> crafted bowl.
Level 2 A - A rustic bowl, just the size for olives or grapes or sugared starfish.
B - An <artistically / painstakingly> formed pottery bowl, just the size for olives or grapes or sugared starfish.
Level 3 A - A tiny <classy / traditional> bowl, made of very fine pottery, beautifully rounded with a scalloped edge.
B -
Cockatrice mug Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Cockatrice teapot Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Cow jug Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Cow mug Level 1 A -
B -
Level 2 A -
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Mug Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a mug.
B - A small and inexpertly crafted mug.
Level 2 A - A small <plain / rustic> mug.
B - An artistically formed pottery mug.
Level 3 A -
B -
Penguin mug Level 1 A - A squat and lumpy attempt at a mug.
B - A small and <inexpertly / poorly> crafted mug, looking something like a squat little man.
Level 2 A - A small <plain / rustic> mug, shaped like a humorous penguin. Must be from Ephebe.
B -
Level 3 A -
B -
Plate Level 1 A - It's not very round, nor very flat, but it could probably pass for a plate.
B - A(n) <inexpertly / poorly> crafted plate.
Level 2 A - A <plain / rustic> plate.
B - A nice <fine / pleasant> plate.
Level 3 A - This is a nicely crafted clay plate.
B - A stylish clay plate with nice detailing on the edge.