10.10 Use of keys.
Keys are an important facet of Avalon since they are so regularly used. Keeping track of your keys is very important.
KEYLIST - Lists those keys held by you with their code numbers.
UNLOCK <item> - Attempts to unlock an item with a key.
LOCK <item> - Attempts to lock up an item with a key.
UNLOCK DOOR <direction> - Attempts to unlock a door in a specific direction.
LOCK DOOR <direction> - Attempts to lock a door in a specific direction.
COPY <key+code> - In the locksmith you may copy your keys for safety.
REINFORCE <key+code> - Reinforces the lock on a key to make it harder to pick or blast away.
In addition the ministers of your city (See HELP BARONS) will be able to help you with your keys. As a last resort the Gods will look kindly upon mortals in distress with their keys. Once your character has progressed sufficiently, you will find that your responsibilities result in you owning many different keys. You may well have three or four keys with which to juggle - a key for your guild house and a key to your personal quarters, for example. Avalon gives each key a unique number by which it can be known, and typing KEYLIST will reveal exactly which keys you possess, alongside which will be given its separate key numbers. Keys can be copied for you at one of the locksmiths in the major cities using the COPY <key> command. Mercinae's locksmith is near Traders Way, Thakria's is off the main square while Parrius' can be found in Vergers Parade. Cutting new keys is a costly business, though, and is usually left to Guildmasters or city leaders to afford.
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