Research:Engraving

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Engraving

Traditional Agatean engraving pattern book

Page	Pattern	Stages
1	Autumn Leaves	2
2	Snowflake	3
3	Auriental Dragon	4
4	Bamboo Forest	6
5	Pouncing Tiger	4
6	Lotus Flower	4
7	Koi Carp	3
8	Beautiful Butterfly	1

cr.sm.bl.to bonus	cr.ar.de bonus	Page	Skill stage	Result
57	225	1	1	A few vague lozenge shapes cover its surface.
-	-	1	2	It has been engraved with the rough outline of an autumn leaf.
213	230	1	3	It has been engraved with a stylized but life-like autumn leaf.
160-213	137-280	1	4	It has been engraved with a few dried, twisted autumn leaves.
184-262	137-304	1	5	It has been engraved with a pattern of a few fluttering autumn leaves.
213-262	230-304	1	6	A spiralling fall of autumn leaves has been engraved on it.
240	272	1	7	A pattern of a dozen simple, elegant leaves drifts downwards across its surface in an unfelt wind.
160	280	2	0	The surface proudly bears a pattern of scratches that might possibly represent a violent snowstorm, but probably doesn't.
160-184	225-280	2	1	It has been engraved with a symbol vaguely resembling a six-armed star.
184	225	2	2	A clumsy snowflake has been etched into the surface.
213-250	145-283	2	3	It has been engraved with a slightly lopsided snowflake.
184	225	2	4	It has been engraved with a simple but elegantly drawn snowflake.
206-262	238-304	2	5	A single detailed snowflake has been engraved on it.
240-250	272-283	2	6	A single complex branching snowflake adorns the <object>.
262	304	2	7	One intricately and precisely detailed snowflake settles lightly on the surface of the <object> as if poised in the moment before it melts
-	-	3	1	A vaguely reptilian shape has been amateurishly engraved on it.
-	-	3	2	The object has been engraved with something resembling a deformed lizard.
213-262	253-304	3	3	It has been "adorned" with a crude engraving of a dragon.
240-250	272-283	3	4	A long skinny dragon has been engraved onto the <object>.
240-262	272-304	3	5	The <object> has been engraved with a pattern depicting a serpent-like Auriental dragon.
250-260	272-283	3	6	A finely-detailed engraving of an Auriental dragon adorns the <object>, body coiled dramatically.
-	-	3	7	A magnificent Auriental dragon has been engraved on it, each scale of its coiling body and whisker of its fearsome face etched out in fine detail.
217	145	4	1	Sloppy pairs of parallel vertical lines with the occasional horizontal dash have been engraved on the <object>, probably representing bamboo
250-262	272-304	4	2	A clumsy depiction of a bamboo forest has been engraved on it using simple lines.
240	253-272	4	3	A collection of hatched stems have been engraved on it to form a recognizable, but plain, patch of bamboo.
240-250	272-283	4	4	A simple yet pleasing representation of a bamboo forest has been engraved on the <object>.
250	283	4	5	The <object> has been engraved with a nicely composed pattern of a bamboo forest.
-	-	4	6	It has been decorated with an intricately engraved pattern of a bamboo forest, consisting of tall stems and spindly leaves.
-	-	4	7	A masterfully composed forest of artistically angled bamboo stems, complete with leafy branchlets, has been engraved on it to create a stunningly deep effect.
-	-	5	1	Some wonky shapes and stripes have been engraved on it, seemingly some kind of animal.
-	-	5	2	The <object> has been amateurishly engraved with what appears to be a somewhat distorted kitten.
240-250	272-283	5	3	A picture of a striped animal, probably a tiger, has been haphazardly engraved on the <object>.
-	-	5	4	A stylised pouncing tiger has been carefully engraved on it.
240-262	253-304	5	5	A moderately detailed engraving of a pouncing tiger embellishes the <object>.
262	304	5	6	A snarling tiger in mid-pounce has been engraved on it in intricate detail.
-	-	5	7	It has been adorned with a stunning engraving of a tiger in mid-pounce, teeth and claws bared ferociously as it seems to leap from the <object>.
217	145	6	1	A crude flower has been engraved on the <object>, without much skill.
240-250	272-283	6	2	It has been engraved, sloppily, with what appears to be a pointy rose of sorts.
250-287	283-333	6	3	A single lotus has been engraved on the <object> in a rough but recognisable style.
240	253	6	4	It has been adorned with a simple engraving of a lotus flower surrounded by circular leaves.
250-287	283-333	6	5	The <object> has been engraved with a pleasing pattern of lotus blooms and leaves.
262	304	6	6	Nicely detailed lotus flowers and leaves have been engraved onto the <object> with a steady hand.
287	333	6	7	An expertly engraved lotus pattern decorates it, broad circular notched leaves and beautifully formed flowers etched out in crisp, intricate detail.
-	-	7	1	It has been engraved, somewhat amateurishly, with an image of a fish.
-	-	7	2	A curiously spotty fish has been shakily engraved onto the <object>.
-	-	7	3	The <object> bears a simplistic engraving of a speckled fish, probably a koi carp.
217-240	145-272	7	4	Upon the <object>, a bug-eyed koi carp has been engraved.
240-262	272-304	7	5	A koi carp, with extra emphasis on the eyes and whiskers, has been engraved on it.
240-262	272-304	7	6	A realistic-looking koi carp has been engraved on the <object>, surrounded by wavy lines representing water.
250-262	283-304	7	7	Etched out in glorious detail on the <object> is an engraving of a koi carp leaping from a stylised splash of water, dappled body almost appearing to shine.
-	-	8	1	It has been engraved with a caterpillar
213-262	145-304	8	2	It has been engraved with the rough outline of a butterfly.
-	-	8	4	It has been engraved with a stylized but life-like butterfly.
213-262	230-304	8	5	It has been engraved with a fluttering butterfly.
240-262	272-304	8	6	Motion can almost be seen from the beautiful butterfly which has been engraved on it.
-	-	8	7	Fluttering wings beat with a soft rhythm as a beautiful butterfly flits over the surface of the object.

Elemental engraving pattern book

Page	Pattern	Stages
1	Earth	2
2	Fire	2
3	Wind	2
4	Water	2
5	Heart	2

cr.sm.bl.to bonus	cr.ar.de bonus	Page	Skill stage	Result
162-163	176	1	1	The <object> bears a collection of messily engraved lines.
240	272	1	2?	A simple pattern of dirt and stones has been engraved on the <object>.
217-240	145-283	1	3	A somewhat shaky pattern of cracks has been engraved on it.
238-240	272-283	1	4	The <object> is adorned with an engraved pattern consisting of rocky ridges and cracks.
238	283	1	5	It has been decorated with a skilfully engraved pattern of cracked stone, symbolising the element of earth.
250	283	1	6	Engraved on the <object> is an impressively earthy pattern, intricate lines seamlessly transitioning from cracked stone to pebbled dirt.
151-163	176-192	2	-	Some jagged lines have been engraved on it, possibly representing grass. Or mountains.
184	225	2	1	The <object> has been "decorated" with shaky lines that look vaguely like fire.
184-217	145-225	2	2	Crude but recognisable flames have been engraved on it.
184-240	160-272	2	3	A simple pattern of flames has been engraved onto the <object>
188-250	227-283	2	4	A pleasant pattern of flames has been engraved on it.
240-250	272-283	2	5	It has been engraved with a well composed and quite realistic fire pattern.
-	-	2	6	The <object> has been engraved with a seamlessly repeating pattern of fire, each wispy tongue of flame coiled into the next.
162-163	176	3	1	It has been engraved with some curvy lines which look like, well, curvy lines.
217	145	3	2	It has been engraved with wobbly lines depicting currents of air.
240-287	272-333	3	3	A pattern of wavy lines has been engraved on it, having a somewhat airy appearance.
240-250	272-283	3	4	Curved and wavy lines have been engraved on the <object>, adequately portraying wind.
240-287	272-333	3	5	It has been rather skilfully engraved with an airy pattern, including small leaves floating on a breeze.
240	229	3	6	The engraving which adorns the <object> somehow captures the essence of wind perfectly, almost as if the pattern was etched by a zephyr.
162-163	176	4	1	It has been amateurishly engraved with a mess of wonky lines.
240-250	272-283	4	2	Wavy lines, seemingly depicting water, have been engraved on it with a shaky hand.
217	145	4	3	An engraved pattern of wavy lines adorns the <object>, representing water.
240-250	272-283	4	4	Gracefully curved lines have been engraved on it in a pleasant water pattern.
250	283	4	5	Engraved on the <object> is a flowing pattern which artfully depicts the essence of water.
		4	6	The <object> has been engraved with a subtle yet mesmerising pattern which captures both the power and fluidity of water.
162-217	145-176	5	1	An accident with an engraving tool has resulted in the <object> being marred with a... wonky circle? An apple? A crescent moon?
250	283	5	2	It has been engraved with a slightly shaky heart shape.
250	283	5	3	A simple but neat heart has been engraved on the <object>.
241-250	272-283	5	4	It has been engraved with an elegant pair of linked hearts.
-	-	5	5	Two gracefully-curved hearts have been engraved on the <object>, one inside the other.
-	-	5	6	The <object> has been graced with a beautifully engraved pair of stylised hearts, overlapping each other in a declaration of love.

Brass-bound engraving pattern book

Page	Pattern	Stages
2	A jauntily cocked wizard's pointy hat, complete with moons and stars	4
3	An ornate six-plus-two-pointed star (symbol for the Silver Star)	4
4	A wizard's staff and two crossed dwarfish forge hammers (the Academy seal)	6
5	The alchemical symbol for gold	3
6	The Tower of Art	6
7	A tall spreading oak tree	4
8	An ornately mounted crystal ball (symbol for the Council of Seers)	4
9	A complex mandala of the four elements (symbol for the Unbroken Circle)	4
10	A skull wreathed in bones (symbol for the Order of Midnight)	4
11	A cosy-looking lodging house (symbol for Mrs Widgery's Lodgers)	4
12	A shadowy figure (symbol for the Sages of the Unknown Shadow)	4
13	A top hat and wand (symbol for the Hoodwinkers)	4
14	A circle of weapons (symbol for the Last Order)	4

cr.sm.bl.to bonus	cr.ar.de bonus	Page	Skill stage	Result
-	-	2	1	A clumsily drawn hat has been etched into the surface.
215-240	145 - 283	2	5?	It has been engraved with a wizard's pointy hat, complete with moons and stars.
237-240	272-283	2	6	It has been engraved with a wizard's pointy hat, complete with moons and stars. The authentically battered tip and frayed brim show that it's a hat of experience.
-	-	3	1	It has been engraved with a symbol vaguely resembling a snowflake, but with too many arms.
-	-	3	2	It has been engraved with a simple but serviceable star.
217	145	3	3	It has been engraved with a simple but elegantly drawn star.
237	283	3	4	A single detailed star, with twice four points, has been engraved on it.
237-240	272-283	3	5	A single ornate, complex star, with twice as many points as a square has corners, adorns the <object>.
-	-	3	6	A single ornate, complex star, with twice as many points as a square has corners, adorns the <object>. The fantastically complex interior decoration is reminiscent of gear trains, wood grain, the flow of molten gold, and the swirl of enchantment around a wizard's hand.
240	272	4	-	The <object> has been engraved with something resembling a deformed snowflake.
237	283	4	1	It has been "adorned" with a crude engraving of a stick and two hammers.
217-237	145-283	4	2	A collection of crossed sticks have been amateurishly engraved on it.
237-240	272-283	4	3	It has been engraved with a recognizable wizard's staff and two crossed hammers.
237	283	4	4	It has been engraved with an impressive wizard's staff and two crossed smith's hammers.
-	-	4	5	A finely-detailed engraving of an wizard's staff and two crossed smith's hammers adorns the <object>.
-	-	4	6	A finely-detailed engraving of an wizard's staff and two crossed smith's hammers adorns the <object>. It's even possible to make out the grain in the wood of the staff.
237	283	5	1	A clumsy alchemical symbol representing gold has been engraved on it using simple lines.
-	-	5	2	Simple yet recognizable, the alchemical symbol for gold has been engraved on the <object>.
237	283	5	3	The <object> has been engraved with a well-balanced alchemical symbol, symbolizing the philosophical principle of gold.
217-240	145-283	5	4	It has been engraved with a symbol representing the alchemical principle of gold, within a detailed border of stars.
240	272	5	5	An intricate constellation of stars forms an alchemical symbol representing the philosophical principle of gold.
240	272	5	6	An intricate constellation of stars forms an alchemical symbol representing the philosophical principle of gold. The engraving is finely done, and very detailed.
217	145	6	1	The <object> has been amateurishly engraved with what appears to be an elongated outhouse.
237	283	6	2	A picture of a tall spiky building has been haphazardly engraved on the <object>.
237-240	272-283	6	3	A tall, crooked tower has been carefully engraved on it.
237-240	272-283	6	4	A moderately detailed engraving of the Tower of Art embellishes the <object>.
-	-	6	5	A tall tower, unmistakeably the Tower of Art of the Unseen University, has been engraved on it in intricate detail.
-	-	6	6	A tall tower, unmistakably the Tower of Art of the Unseen University, has been engraved on it in intricate detail. It's even possible to make out the ravens at the top.
-	-	7	1	It has been engraved, sloppily, with a simple but pleasing engravement of a tall spreading oak tree.
217-237	145-283	7	2	A single oak tree has been engraved on the <object> in a rough but recognisable style.
-	-	7	3	It has been adorned with a simple but pleasing engraving of a tall spreading oak tree.
237-240	272-283	7	4	It has been engraved with a tall, sturdy oak tree, secure in its growth and the wide crown of summer foliage.
237-240	272-283	7	5	A beautifully detailed oak tree has been engraved onto the <object> with a steady hand.
217	145	8	1	A clumsy spheroid has been etched into the surface.
237	283	8	2	It has been engraved with a simple but serviceable scrying ball.
-	-	8	3	It has been engraved with a simple but elegantly drawn scrying ball.
237-240	272-283	8	4	A detailed scrying ball has been beautifully engraved on it.
237-240	272-283	8	5	A crystal ball on an ornately detailed stand adorns the <object>.
-	-	8	6	A crystal ball on an ornately carved stand adorns the <object>. The beautifully detailed engraving is precisely drawn enough that it's possible to make out a scene within it - the Great Hall of Unseen University at Hogswatchnight.
-	-	9	1	A clumsy circular squiggle has been etched into the surface.
240	272	9	2?	It has been engraved with a simple but serviceable circle of waves.
-	-	9	2	It has been engraved with a simple but serviceable circle of flames.
217-240	145-283	9	3?	A ring of flames, bounded by mountains and waves, has been engraved on it.
237-287	283-333	9	5?	It has been engraved with an ornately swirled circlet, the patterns irresistably bringing to mind flame and wind and waves breaking on the shore.
-	-	9	6	It has been engraved with an ornately swirled circlet, the patterns irresistably bringing to mind flame and wind and waves breaking on the shore. The beautiful engraving is detailed enough that the flames seem to flicker in the wind, the wind drive the waves before it, and the waves break endlessly on the solid eternal cliff.
-	-	10	1	A clumsy ovoid squiggle has been etched into the surface.
217-237	145-283	10	2	It has been engraved with a simple but serviceable skull.
225-240	272-283	10	3	A hollow-eyed skull, wrapped in a wreath of teeth and finger bones, has been engraved on it.
237-240	272-283	10	5	It has been engraved with a baroquely detailed skull, surrounded by a circle of finger bones and teeth arranged in the shape of a funeral wreath.
-	-	10	6	It has been engraved with a baroquely detailed skull, surrounded by a circle of finger bones and teeth arranged in the shape of a funeral wreath. The hollow eyes speak a tale of woe and despair, and the dead fingers almost seem to beckon you into their circle.
-	-	11	1	A clumsy house has been etched on the surface, complete with smoking chimney
237-240	272-283	11	2	It has been engraved with a simple but serviceable cottage.
217-240	145-283	11	3	A cosy-looking house, with net curtains and a "Vacancies" sign at the front, has been engraved on it.
237-240	272-283	11	5?	It has been engraved with a cosy-looking three-story house in its own gardens, with net curtains and a "Vacancies" sign swinging on a post at the front.
299	345	11	6?	It has been engraved with a cosy-looking three-story house in its own gardens, with net curtains and a "Vacancies" sign swinging on a post at the front.  You could almost fancy that a twitch of the net curtains revealed a stuffed crocodile hanging from the ceiling inside.
-	-	12	1	A clumsily drawn shadowy figure has been etched into the surface. It has two little horns.
240	272	12	2	It has been engraved with a shadowy figure.
217	145	12	3	It has been engraved with a simple but elegantly drawn imp, complete with wings and barbed tail.
237-240	272-283	12	4	A shadowy demonic figure, with trident and horns, has been engraved on it.
237	283	12	5	It has been engraved with a grim sigil of a fanged ram's skull, an octogram nestling between the down-curled horns and flames dancing in the eyes sockets.
-	-	12	6	It has been beautifully engraved with the silhouette of a succubus in a seductive pose, her barbed tail curled around on hoofed leg.
217	145	13	1	A clumsily drawn hat has been etched into the surface.
237-262	272-286	13	2	It has been engraved with a top hat and a wand.
237-240	272-283	13	4?	A very stylish top hat and an ivory-tipped wand have been elegantly engraved on it.
237-262	283-286	13	5?	It has been very neatly engraved with a dapper upturned top hat and an ivory-tipped wand drumming on the brim, as if to reach in and twirl something out.
215	145	14	2	It has been engraved with a simple but vicious-looking circle of staves and magical flames.
140-217	158-272	14	3	It has been engraved with a knife and a staff.
237	283	14	4	A very elegant and lethal-looking circle of staves, knives, and magical flames has been elegantly engraved on it.
237-240	272-283	14	5	A very elegant and lethal-looking circle of staves, knives, broken bottles, and magical flames has been elegantly engraved on it.
-	-	14	5	A very elegant and lethal-looking circle of staves, knives, broken bottles, scorpions, poison phials, ornate warhammers, and magical flames has been elegantly engraved on it.

Djelian engraving pattern book

Page	Pattern	Stages
2	Scarab Beetle	4
3	Imposing Djinn	6
4	Crescent Moon	4
5	Majestic Pyramid	4
6	Sacred Cat	3
7	Sand Dunes	4
8	Graceful Ibis	4
9	Hashish Leaf	3
10	River Djel	7
11	Ripe Melons	3

cr.sm.bl.to bonus	cr.ar.de bonus	Page	Skill stage	Result
188	137	2	??	It has been engraved with a six-legged pebble.
289	265	2	??	It has been skilfully engraved with a scarab beetle in flight.
289	265	2	5?,6?	It has been beautifully engraved with a scarab beetle in flight. Its body is depicted in loving detail as it flits through the air.
192	144	3	??	A crude engraving upon the seared klatchian steel plate collar depicts what might be either a djinn or a ghost of some sort.
289	265	3	??	It has been engraved with a simple outline of a djinn holding a sword.
289	265	3	5?,6?	A fierce djinn is engraved upon it. Wielding a vicious scimitar and surrounded by flames, it looks menacing indeed.
214	137	4	4?	It features an engraving of an elegant crescent moon, surrounded by a handful of stars.
187-289	134-265	4	5?,6?	Engraved upon the brass ring is a striking crescent moon against a starry backdrop, picked out with skilled craftsmanship.
215	256	4	5?,6?	A striking crescent moon has been engraved upon the <item>, surrounded by twinkling stars. The workmanship is so fine that it almost seems to glow with an inner light.
187	134	5	??	A collection of awkward lines and angles "graces" the surface of the silver ring. They might be pyramids, but they equally might be two birds kissing.
289	265	5	5?,6?	The brass ring bears a skilfully-engraved image of the famous pyramids of Djelibeybi. The River Djel can be seen wending its way past them as they stand proud amongst the shifting sands.
187	134	6	3?,4?	Engraved upon it is a proud-looking cat. It sits with a noble bearing as befits its sacred status.
289	265	6	5	It has been skilfully engraved with a picture of a sacred Djelian cat. Sitting proudly with head held high, it surveys its territory.
296	248	6	6	It bears a lovingly-engraved image of one of Djelibeybi's sacred cats. The regal feline sits in a Sphinx-like pose with front paws together and head held high, safe in the knowledge that it is superior to all other beasts under the desert sun.
187	134	7	??	A series of wavy lines etched into the surface of the silver ring might represent either sand dunes or ocean waves, but it's hard to tell which.
289	265	7	??	A series of rolling, rippling sand dunes have been engraved upon its surface by a skilled hand.
289	265	7	5?,6?	Engraved up on the surface of the brass ring are a series of rolling sand dunes that seem to shift before your eyes. The detail is suberb and the craftsmanship skilled indeed.
187	134	8	??	It bears a crude carving of a dodo or possibly a very small ostrich.
289	265	8	??	A graceful ibis has been engraved upon its surface, done in profile to highlight the bird's distinctive curved beak.
289	265	8	5?,6?	A graceful ibis in profile has been skilfully engraved upon the brass ring. Its slender neck and curved beak give it an elegant outline.
187	134	9	??	A hashish leaf has been carefully engraved into the surface of the silver ring by a skilled hand.
289	265	9	5?,6?	A detailed engraving of a hashish leaf is etched into the surface. Its distinctive shape is easily recognisable and the craftsmanship is excellent.
262	335	9	5?,6?	An exquisitely-detailed hashish leaf has been engraved onto the stylish silver hipflask, easily identifiable by its distinctive shape. The level of detail is outstanding and you can clearly make out the individual veins under the surface.
218	257	10	6, 7	A simple, winding river has been etched onto its surface.
223	271	10	7	It bears a pleasant depiction of the River Djel flowing into the Circle Sea engraved upon its surface.
289	265	10	5?,6?	An intricate depiction of the River Djel is engraved upon the brass ring. You can make out the salt flats of the river delta, the walls of Djelibeybi and the expanse of the Circle Sea.
302	237	11	4?	A ripe, succulent pair of melons have been carefully engraved upon its surface. They look good enough to eat.
289	265	11	5?	A fine pair of ripe, juicy melons have been engraved upon its surface. They look large, firm and positively delicious.
306	237	11	6?	A pair of large, ripe melons are expertly engraved upon the safety clip. They look so tempting and succulent that staring too long is likely to make your mouth water.

Polishing

Polishing an exgraving off a piece of jewellery will reduce the value of that object with 15% of its perfect condition price.

The reduction of value is not dependent on the length of engraved text nor the number of words.

The values below are obtained by the command value when the output was "on the spot".

Test 1

Rose rhodenite ring
excellent condition value = A$37.50
start value = A$37.50
after one polish: value = A$31.87 ( = round.down( A$37.50 - 1*0.15*A$37.50 ) )
after another polish: value = A$26.25 ( = round.down( A$37.50 - 2*0.15*A$37.50 ) )

Test 2

Jade daffodil bracelet
excellent condition value = A$50.00
start value = A$45.50
after one polish: value = A$38.00 = ( = round.down( A$45.50 - 1*0.15*A$50.00 ) )

Test 3
Evil death ray
excellent condition value = A$150.00
start value = A$135.00
after one polish: value = A$112.50 = ( = round.down( A$135.00 - 1*0.15*A$150.00 ) )
after second polish: value = A$90.00 = ( = round.down( A$135.00 - 2*0.15*A$150.00 ) )
after third polish: value = A$112.50 = ( = round.down( A$135.00 - 3*0.15*A$150.00 ) )
after fourth polish: value = A$67.50 = ( = round.down( A$135.00 - 4*0.15*A$150.00 ) )