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'''Andromalius, the Repentant Rogue''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]].

==Ritual, seal and taboo==
Andromalius's seal must contain any two of the following sets of items - in exchange for successfully binding him, the two objects will be removed from the game, with a third item on the list generated in their place:

* a [[sack]]
* a [[universal key]]
* a [[ring]] with a [[randomized appearance]] that is made of [[Gold (material)|gold]]
* a [[coin]]
* a [[dagger]]
* an [[apple]]
* a [[scroll]]
* a [[tin whistle]]
* a [[mirror]]
* an [[egg]] of any kind
* a [[potion]]
* a [[cave spider]] [[corpse]]
* a corpse of your own [[race]]
* a corpse of any [[Elf (monster attribute)|elf]], [[Elf (monster attribute)|elf]], [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarf]], [[Gnome (monster attribute)|gnome]], [[Orc (monster attribute)|orc]], [[hobbit]], [[Human (monster attribute)|human]], or a primate (i.e. [[monkey]], [[ape]], [[yeti]], [[carnivorous ape]], or [[sasquatch]])
* a [[spellbook]]
* a [[bell]]
* a set of [[lock pick]]
* a live [[sewer rat]] ([[tame]] if given by Andromalius)

To remain bound to Andromalius, a character must not steal directly from a [[shop]] or use any item considered stolen (including the [[Binder]] starting inventory).

==Mark==
A character bound to Andromalius has their facial features take on the rigidity of a bad disguise. Their odd face will not be noticed from a distance, and they can wear a [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]] or stay out of lit squares to disguise it.

==Benefits==
While Andromalius is bound, he grants skill in [[dagger]]s and protects a character from any form of theft attack: this include seduction-based theft, e.g. from [[Nymph (monster class)|nymphs]] and similar monsters, but not other types seduction that do not normally steal items, e.g. from [[foocubi]].

Andromalius's active powers are as follows:

*'''Jester's Mirth''': Immobilize a single adjacent monster with laughter, subject to a [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] check. A monster that passes the check will be frozen for 1 turn, and is otherwise immobilized for a duration based on the roll of that character's "spirit die" - this die's size is based on [[experience level]] and [[rank]] title: a character of XL 3-5 uses a d2, a character of XL 6-9 uses a d3, a character of XL 10-12 uses a d4, etc. While immobile, the target is vulnerable to [[Sneak attack (dNetHack)|sneak attacks]].
*'''Thief's Instincts''': Detect hidden doors and traps.

His passive powers are as follows:

*'''Detect Thieves''': The character is [[Warned of monster type|warned of monsters with theft attacks]].
*'''Sneak attack''': The character is capable of sneak attacks as though they were a [[Rogue]].
*'''Know Stolen''': Any stolen items in the character's inventory are identified as such.

==As a monster==
{{monster
|name=Andromalius
|symbol={{gray|@}}
|tile=
|difficulty=16
|level=12
|experience=328
|speed=12
|AC=6
|MR=0
|align=1
|frequency=0
|genocidable=No
|attacks=Weapon 2d4 teleports your gear away, touch 2d4 paralyses, Weapon 2d4 steals item
|weight=1450
|nutr=400
|size=medium
|resistances=
|resistances conveyed=
|attributes={{attributes|Andromalius|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|male=1|hostile=1|collect=1|infravisible=1|nocorpse=1|notame=1}}
|reference=
}}
In notdNetHack, '''Andromalius''', {{gray|@}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. He is a [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] that can be seen via [[infravision]], and will pick up and collect items.

Andromalius has a weapon attack that teleports away worn armor, a [[paralyzing]] touch attack, and a second weapon attack that can steal items.

Like many summoned spirits, Andromalius cannot be [[tame]]d.

===Generation===
Andromalius is first generated when summoned from his seal by an Illithanachronounbinder. He is always created hostile, and is not a valid form for normal [[polymorph]].

Andromalius is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] a [[sack]] and a stack of 5-15 daggers.

Andromalius [[Corpseless|does not leave a corpse]] upon death.

===Strategy===
'''Below this point, there are major spoilers for the Illithanachronounbinder role.''' They can be accessed by selecting the "Role spoiler" tab.
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Strategy|
Andromalius moves at the same speed as an unhasted and unburdened character. In addition to using his daggers in melee and at range, he can also paralyze a character and teleport their armor away, which is a potentially deadly combination even if he cannot also steal items (i.e. from the effects of binding him). Ranged attacks are strongly recommended to deal with him.
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If Andromalius is killed after being summoned, he can be encountered again in the [[Void]], a branch accessed by opening the high [[altar]] of [[Ilsensine the Fallen]] as an Illithanachronounbinder using the [[invoke]] effect of [[The Elder Cerebral Fluid]]. Andromalius is generated along with many other spirits of the near void on the first floor of the branch, and is generated with the "whispers" template, which makes him [[nonliving]].
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==Encyclopedia entry==
{{encyclopedia|
There is a legend.

Once, there was a rogue, the favorite servant of the Thief God. With his dying breath, the rogue renounced theft, thereby stealing his soul from the God.
}}
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 ==Benefits==
-While Andromalius is bound, he grants skill in [[dagger]]s and protects a hero from any form of theft attack: this include seduction-based theft, e.g. from [[Nymph (monster class)|nymphs]] and similar monsters, but not other types of seduction that do not normally steal items, e.g. from [[foocubi]].
+While Andromalius is bound, he grants skill in [[dagger]]s and protects a hero from any form of theft attack: this includes normal [[item theft]], [[gold-stealing]], and [[charming]] from [[Nymph (monster class)|nymphs]] and similar monsters, but does not cover types of seduction that do not normally steal items (e.g., [[foocubi]] that steal items when attacking monsters, but will engage the hero in an encounter if they hit).
 Andromalius's active powers are as follows:

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 '''Andromalius, the Repentant Rogue''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]].
 ==Ritual, seal and taboo==
-Andromalius's seal must contain any two of the following sets of items - in exchange for successfully binding him, the two objects will be removed from the game, with a third different item from the list generated in their place:
+Andromalius's seal must contain any two of the following sets of items when the [[hero]] addresses it&mdash;in exchange for successfully binding him, the two objects will be removed from the game, with a third different item from the list generated in their place:
 * a [[sack]]
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 * a [[potion]]
 * a [[cave spider]] [[corpse]]
-* a corpse of your own [[race]]
+* a corpse of the hero's own [[race]] (determined by the applicable [[monster attribute]] flags)
 * a corpse of any [[Elf (monster attribute)|elf]], [[Elf (monster attribute)|elf]], [[Dwarf (monster attribute)|dwarf]], [[Gnome (monster attribute)|gnome]], [[Orc (monster attribute)|orc]], [[hobbit]], [[Human (monster attribute)|human]], or a primate (i.e. [[monkey]], [[ape]], [[yeti]], [[carnivorous ape]], or [[sasquatch]])
 * a [[spellbook]]
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 * a live [[sewer rat]] ([[tame]] if given by Andromalius)
-To remain bound to Andromalius, a character must not steal directly from a [[shop]] or use any item considered stolen (including the [[Binder]] starting inventory).
+To remain bound to Andromalius, a hero must not steal directly from a [[shop]] or use any item considered stolen (including the [[Binder]]'s starting inventory).
 ==Mark==
-A character bound to Andromalius has their facial features take on the rigidity of a bad disguise. Their odd face will not be noticed from a distance, and they can wear a [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]] or stay out of lit squares to disguise it.
+A hero bound to Andromalius has their facial features take on the rigidity of a bad disguise. Their odd face will not be noticed from a distance, and they can wear a [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]] or stay out of lit squares to disguise it.
 ==Benefits==
-While Andromalius is bound, he grants skill in [[dagger]]s and protects a character from any form of theft attack: this include seduction-based theft, e.g. from [[Nymph (monster class)|nymphs]] and similar monsters, but not other types of seduction that do not normally steal items, e.g. from [[foocubi]].
+While Andromalius is bound, he grants skill in [[dagger]]s and protects a hero from any form of theft attack: this include seduction-based theft, e.g. from [[Nymph (monster class)|nymphs]] and similar monsters, but not other types of seduction that do not normally steal items, e.g. from [[foocubi]].
 Andromalius's active powers are as follows:
-*'''Jester's Mirth''': Immobilize a single adjacent monster with laughter, subject to a [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] check. A monster that passes the check will be frozen for 1 turn, and is otherwise immobilized for a duration based on the roll of that character's "spirit die" - this die's size is based on [[experience level]] and [[rank]] title: a character of XL 3-5 uses a d2, a character of XL 6-9 uses a d3, a character of XL 10-12 uses a d4, etc. While immobile, the target is vulnerable to [[Sneak attack (dNetHack)|sneak attacks]].
+*'''Jester's Mirth''': Immobilize a single adjacent monster with laughter, subject to a [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] check. A monster that passes the check will be frozen for 1 turn, and is otherwise immobilized for a duration based on the roll of that hero's "spirit die", e.g. a hero of XL 3-5 uses a d2, a hero of XL 6-9 uses a d3, etc. While immobile, the target is vulnerable to [[Sneak attack (dNetHack)|sneak attacks]].
 *'''Thief's Instincts''': Detect hidden doors and traps.
 His passive powers are as follows:
-*'''Detect Thieves''': The character is [[Warned of monster type|warned of monsters with theft attacks]].
+*'''Detect Thieves''': The hero is [[Warned of monster type|warned of monsters with theft attacks]].
-*'''Sneak attack''': The character is capable of sneak attacks as though they were a [[Rogue]].
+*'''Sneak attack''': The hero is capable of sneak attacks as though they were a [[Rogue/dNetHack|Rogue]].
-*'''Know Stolen''': Any stolen items in the character's inventory are identified as such.
+*'''Know Stolen''': Any stolen items in the hero's inventory are identified as such.
 ==As a monster==
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 Strategy|
-Andromalius moves at the same speed as an unhasted and unburdened character. In addition to using his daggers in melee and at range, he can also paralyze a character and teleport their armor away, which is a potentially deadly combination even if he cannot also steal items (i.e. from the effects of binding him). Ranged attacks are strongly recommended to deal with him.
+Andromalius moves at the same speed as an unhasted and unburdened hero. In addition to using his daggers in melee and at range, he can also paralyze a hero and teleport their armor away, which is a potentially deadly combination even if he cannot also steal items (i.e. from the effects of binding him). Ranged attacks are strongly recommended to deal with him.
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 * a [[spellbook]]
 * a [[bell]]
-* a set of [[lock pick]]s
+* a [[lock pick]]
 * a live [[sewer rat]] ([[tame]] if given by Andromalius)