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'''Elbereth''' is a goddess worshipped by elves. [[Engraving]] her name on a square prevents most [[monster]]s from attacking [[you]] while you are on that square. Engraving the E-word, as Elbereth is often referred to, is also a popular way to protect [[stash]]es. Note that there must be something, like you or a scroll, in the same square with Elbereth for it to work. No monster represented by an [[@]] will respect the word, neither do any [[A]], [[minotaur]]s or the [[Riders]]. | '''Elbereth''' is a goddess worshipped by elves. [[Engraving]] her name on a square prevents most [[monster]]s from attacking [[you]] while you are on that square. Engraving the E-word, as Elbereth is often referred to, is also a popular way to protect [[stash]]es. Note that there must be something, like you or a scroll, in the same square with Elbereth for it to work. No monster represented by an [[@]] will respect the word, neither do any [[A]], [[minotaur]]s or the [[Riders]]. | ||
| − | A fast method (writing in the dust or using a [[wand]]) is almost always preferable over a slow one (actually engraving). | + | Elbereth stops working when it degrades into a different word. If you are writing in the dust ('''[E] [-]'''), you might want to write it several times. The immediate result of one test was "ElberLth ElbereGh ElVereth Ylbereth Elbeheth Elb;reth Elbereth Elbereth tlbere#h". |
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| + | === Engrave Elbereth quickly === | ||
| + | A fast method (writing in the dust or using a [[wand]]) is almost always preferable over a slow one (actually engraving). Thus it is normally better to write with your fingers (fast, but in the dust) than with a hard [[gem]] (slow). | ||
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| + | This is because the slow methods give monsters time to kill you. This is a problem both when you need "Elbereth" quickly or if a monster surprises you. Note that [[character]]s reading a [[spellbook]] or eating a [[food ration]] will stop when approached by a hostile monsters, but characters busy engraving will insist on continuing the job. Thus any character engraving with a hard [[gem]] or other slow method is vulnerable to attacks from [[monster]]s. | ||
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| + | For a permanent Elbereth, use a [[wand of fire]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:14, 18 May 2006
Elbereth is a goddess worshipped by elves. Engraving her name on a square prevents most monsters from attacking you while you are on that square. Engraving the E-word, as Elbereth is often referred to, is also a popular way to protect stashes. Note that there must be something, like you or a scroll, in the same square with Elbereth for it to work. No monster represented by an @ will respect the word, neither do any A, minotaurs or the Riders.
Elbereth stops working when it degrades into a different word. If you are writing in the dust ([E] [-]), you might want to write it several times. The immediate result of one test was "ElberLth ElbereGh ElVereth Ylbereth Elbeheth Elb;reth Elbereth Elbereth tlbere#h".
Engrave Elbereth quickly
A fast method (writing in the dust or using a wand) is almost always preferable over a slow one (actually engraving). Thus it is normally better to write with your fingers (fast, but in the dust) than with a hard gem (slow).
This is because the slow methods give monsters time to kill you. This is a problem both when you need "Elbereth" quickly or if a monster surprises you. Note that characters reading a spellbook or eating a food ration will stop when approached by a hostile monsters, but characters busy engraving will insist on continuing the job. Thus any character engraving with a hard gem or other slow method is vulnerable to attacks from monsters.
For a permanent Elbereth, use a wand of fire.
