horn.py

import random


horn_list = [1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5]


horn_dict = {
    '1': ['Horn of Banishment', 'When blown, undead within 8 yards must check for instability with a -2 penalty,'
                                ' whether or not they are normally affected by it. Also, all control is broken and'
                                ' must be reestablished. Finally, demons must also check for instability with a -2',
          'AN', '44'],
    '2': ['Horn of Hounds', "When blown, 1d4+1 War Dogs appear the next round, following the bearer's instructions"
                            " for one turn before disappearing.", 'AN', '45'],
    '3': ['Horn of Plenty', 'This horn gives bad-looking but delicious and nutritious food, as well as water. Enough'
                            ' for eight man-sized creatures to be fed for 24 hours.', 'AN', '45'],
    '4': ['Horn of Valor', 'When blown, all allies within 8 yards of the bearer get a +1 SR and +5 WS bonus for one'
                           ' hour.', 'AN', '45'],
    '5': ['Unicorn Horn', 'Has various effects. See manual.', 'AN', '45']
}


# this function picks a random object
# from the list, then takes the information from
# the corresponding dictionary
# entry.


def pick_horn():
    choice = str(random.choice(horn_list))
    chosen_object = horn_dict[choice]    
    object_id = choice
    name = chosen_object[0]
    description = chosen_object[1]
    source = chosen_object[2]
    page = chosen_object[3]
    final_object = [object_id, name, description, source, page]
    return final_object