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Verb cheat sheet

Every player-typeable verb in Ghelmyon, grouped by category, with a 1-line definition. This page is meant to be searched, not read linearly - Ctrl-F what you need.

Most verbs accept abbreviations + aliases. Compass directions collapse to single letters (n / s / e / w / ne / nw / se / sw / u / d). Slash commands (/-prefixed) are explicit; most also have non-slash verb forms.


Movement

Verb Effect
go <dir> / <dir> Move in a compass direction or named exit
look / l Describe the current room
exits / ex List available exits
enter <building> Enter a named building
climb / descend Vertical movement (towers, ladders, shafts)
/route <town> Inter-city travel route preview
/route <location> Intra-town route preview
/go <location_id> Direct-teleport to a discovered location (debug-flavored)

Combat

Verb Effect
attack <target> / att Default attack with equipped weapon
attack <target> aim high\|mid\|low Aimed attack - high (head/chest), mid (torso/arms), low (legs)
hit / strike Aliases for attack
shoot <target> Ranged attack (requires bow or thrown weapon)
cast <spell> [on/at] <target> Cast a spell
stance / stance <name> List or switch your primary stance (FREE action; names are class-specific)
/loadout Show your primary stance and slotted auras
/attune <name> / /unattune <name> Slot or remove a passive aura
dodge / evade Active dodge for the round
parry Active parry
block Shield block
advance / retreat Close or open range in combat
flee Try to escape combat
yield / surrender Drop weapon, raise hands
finish <target> / kill <target> Coup-de-grace an unconscious target
search <body> / loot <body> Search a downed enemy
aim Aimed shot - Ranger sub-skill

Social / conversation

Verb Effect
greet Wave / nod to whoever's closest
talk <name> Start a conversation
ask <name> about <topic> Direct question on a specific topic
tell <name> <thing> Share information
say <thing> Speak aloud (heard by all in room)
whisper <name> <thing> Speak quietly (heard by named NPC only)
lie <claim> Tell a deliberate lie; high-perception NPCs may catch it
joke <to/at> <name> Tell a joke; rolls for reaction
charm <name> Flirt-flavored charm attempt
flirt <name> [topic] Romantic / playful approach; topic: joke/compliment/romantic/tease/charm
farewell / bye End conversation politely
emote <action> Roleplay action (e.g. :smiles softly)
:<action> Shorthand for emote
convince <name> to move to <town> NPC relocation
propose <name> Marriage proposal (Partner-tier NPCs)
divorce <name> Marriage dissolution

Party / followers

Verb Effect
/bond / /bond <name> Show party + bond tiers / detail one follower
/bond tier_up <name> Attempt bond-tier promotion
invite <name> Invite an NPC to follow you
beckon <name> Call a follower to your location
dismiss <name> Send a follower away
order <name> equip <item> Give a follower equipment instructions
guard <name> Set follower to protect a target
hire <merc> Hire a mercenary team

Inventory + items

Verb Effect
/inventory / i Show your carried items
/gear / g Show equipped items + condition
get <item> / take <item> Pick up
get all Pick up everything in the room
drop <item> Drop an item
wear <item> / equip <item> Don armor or wield weapon
remove <item> / unequip <item> Take off equipment
use <item> Use a consumable or tool
eat <item> / drink <item> Consume food / drink
read <item> Read a book / letter / sign
examine <item> / ex <item> Inspect closely
appraise <item> Skill-based item identification

Trade

Verb Effect
trade Open vendor menu at current location
buy <item> Buy from current vendor
sell <item> Sell to current vendor
/stock List all available stock at this location
/stock <item> Show detail card for a specific item
barter <item> for <item> Item-for-item trade (some NPCs)

Skills + training

Verb Effect
/skills Show your skill tree + ranks
/profile Show your character identity surface
learn <skill> from <trainer> Train a skill from an NPC who teaches it
practice <skill> Solo practice (small SP, slow)
/shift start Start a 4-phase training shift at a venue
/shift end End the active shift early
/shift status Show queued tasks in the active shift

Survival + crafting

Verb Effect
search Search the area for hidden things
forage Forage for materials (varies by location)
fish Cast a line (at fishable locations)
mine Mine for ore (at ore-bearing locations)
hunt Track and engage game (wilderness)
camp Set up camp; recover fatigue
rest Quick rest in place
sleep Sleep through the night (at an inn)
craft <recipe> Craft a recipe at the appropriate station
/cookbook List known recipes
/cookbook <station> List recipes for a specific station
repair <item> Repair equipment (forge / cobbler / etc.)

Crime + stealth

Verb Effect
sneak [<dir>] Move quietly; sets hidden state
hide Hide in place (free action)
peek <dir> Glance through a door / keyhole
listen Hear what's beyond a wall
steal <item> from <target> Pickpocket / lift
rob <target> Mugging (loud)
pickpocket <target> Subtle steal attempt
lockpick <thing> Pick a lock (door, container)
force <thing> Break a lock (loud)
knock <person> Drop an NPC unconscious from behind
distract <thing> Knock something over to redirect attention

Quests

Verb Effect
read board Show the notice board at current location
accept <quest> Accept a notice
A / AE / AM / AH Bulk-accept all / Easy / Easy+Medium / all-Hard
/quest / q Show active quest log
/quest <name> Show quest detail
/journal Narrative-side view of quests + events
/quest abandon <name> Drop an active quest
turn in <quest> Complete a quest at the giver
/story Show current story Act + active chain

Scene / heist

Verb Effect (mostly mid-scene)
/scene start <id> Start a /scene instance
leave Exit the current scene (mid-heist exfil)
examine <thing> Inspect an interactive object
take <item> Pocket an item from the room

System / meta

Verb Effect
/save Save your game
/load Load a saved game
/help / ? Show help index
?<verb> Help for a specific verb
/time Show current phase, day, season
/map Show local minimap (if available)
/who Show NPCs at current location
/here Detailed current-location summary
/nearby NPCs in adjacent locations
/calendar In-game calendar
/weather Current weather
/keyroll / /keyset Image-key roll/set (NSFW track)
/faceswap Cycle face on a portrait (NSFW track)
/naughty on\|off Toggle adult content mode

Faith / class-specific

Verb Effect
pray [<deity>] Pray (Cleric / Paladin)
meditate Recover mana / focus (Monk / Mage / Cleric / Necromancer)
commune Speak with the dead (Necromancer; 1/day)
tinker [<thing>] Inspect mechanism / appraise / spot hidden (Tinkerer)
track <target> Wilderness tracking (Ranger / Hunter)
bless <target> Faith buff (Cleric / Paladin)
donate Donate to a temple (faith rep)

See also