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SMEAR (2620)
Syntax: smear <PC or NPC corpse> <armor>
Orcish berserkers may use the innards from a corpse of a fallen foe to
ritualistically decorate a large item of armor, such as a full helmet, a
shield, or something that can cover the torso, arms, or legs. Eviscerating
a corpse in this manner spills many of the internal fluids, rendering the
corpse useless for Exsanguination or similar actions which require them.
Smeared innards enhance the armor in question, with the side effect of
making it so that only another orc familiar with this ritual could bear to
wear it. More powerful foes, especially adventurers of repute, inspire
the most satisfying and potent 'artwork' from orcs.
In addition to enhancing morale and related benefits, orcs gain additional
protective value from the unholy power of Smeared armor.