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Konchog: /* Mythology */

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‎Mythology

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 ==Variants==
 In variants with [[object materials]] systems, the Bell of Opening may appear as an '''engraved silver bell''' instead.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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-The '''Bell of Opening''' is one of the [[unique items]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is guarded by your [[quest nemesis]] along with your role's [[quest artifact]], and is needed for the [[invocation ritual]] in order to access [[Moloch's Sanctum]]. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''silver bell''' when unidentified.
+The '''Bell of Opening''' is one of the [[unique items]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is guarded by your [[role]]'s [[quest nemesis]] along with the role [[quest artifact]], and is needed for the [[invocation ritual]] in order to access [[Moloch's Sanctum]]. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''silver bell''' when unidentified.
 Like all Invocation items, the Bell of Opening cannot be put into a [[container]] and is impossible to destroy.

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	The Bell of Opening is the only invocation ritual item that does not use an analogue from another folkloric source in addition.		The Bell of Opening is the only invocation ritual item that does not use an analogue from another folkloric source in addition.
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		+	==Variants==
		+	In variants with [[object materials]] systems, the Bell of Opening may appear as an '''engraved silver bell''' instead.

	==Encyclopedia entry==		==Encyclopedia entry==

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	Outside of the Invocation, the Bell of Opening can also double as a silver weapon for the [[shade]]-infested [[Orcus Town]], and may be of particular use to a [[Monk]] preserving their [[weaponless]] [[conduct]]. The Bell can also be used to find the secret door along the temple wall in Moloch's Sanctum.		Outside of the Invocation, the Bell of Opening can also double as a silver weapon for the [[shade]]-infested [[Orcus Town]], and may be of particular use to a [[Monk]] preserving their [[weaponless]] [[conduct]]. The Bell can also be used to find the secret door along the temple wall in Moloch's Sanctum.
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		+	==History==
		+	The Bell of Opening and the other invocation items first appear in [[NetHack 3.1.0]].

	==Origin==		==Origin==

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-The '''Bell of Opening''' is one of the [[unique items]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is guarded by your [[quest nemesis]] along with your role's [[quest artifact]], and is needed for the [[Invocation ritual]] in order to access [[Moloch's Sanctum]]. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''silver bell''' when unidentified.
+The '''Bell of Opening''' is one of the [[unique items]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is guarded by your [[quest nemesis]] along with your role's [[quest artifact]], and is needed for the [[invocation ritual]] in order to access [[Moloch's Sanctum]]. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''silver bell''' when unidentified.
 Like all Invocation items, the Bell of Opening cannot be put into a [[container]] and is impossible to destroy.
 ==Generation==
-The Bell of Opening will always be placed in the inventory of the quest nemesis once [[you]] enter the goal level of your [[Quest]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1310|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} The Bell always starts with three charges,{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|955|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} and has a maximum of five charges.{{refsrc|src/read.c|586|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
+The Bell of Opening will always be placed in the inventory of the quest nemesis once [[you]] enter the goal level of your [[Quest]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1310|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The Bell always starts with three charges and can hold a maximum of five charges, and can also be recharged indefinitely.{{refsrc|src/read.c|586|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|955|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-==Effects==
+==Description==
-Applying a non-cursed Bell of Opening while it has charges will detect secret doors, [[magic portal]]s and [[trap]]s in your sight within a radius of 8 squares like a [[wand of secret door detection]],{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1124|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} and also cause you to be spit out if engulfed, like a [[wand of opening]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1069|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} If blessed, it will additionally open nearby objects and dungeon features such as [[door]]s, [[chest]]s, and [[drawbridge]]s within the same radius.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1105|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/detect.c|1584|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}{{refsrc|src/detect.c|1510|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} If cursed, it will instead wake nearby monsters and [[Book of the Dead#Raising the dead|raise the dead]] similar to the [[Book of the Dead]], but without reviving corpses.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1080|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} When applied with no charges, it acts as a normal bell.
+Applying a charged, non-cursed Bell of Opening will detect secret doors, [[magic portal]]s and [[trap]]s in your sight within a radius of 8 squares like a [[wand of secret door detection]];{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1124|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} it will also cause you to be spit out if engulfed, like a [[wand of opening]].{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1069|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} If blessed, the Bell will additionally open nearby objects and dungeon features such as [[door]]s, [[chest]]s, and [[drawbridge]]s within the same radius.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1105|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/detect.c|1584|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/detect.c|1510|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} If cursed, the Bell will instead wake nearby monsters and raise the dead similar to the [[Book of the Dead]], but without reviving corpses.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1080|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} When applied with no charges, it acts as a normal [[bell]].
-Applying the non-cursed Bell with charges while not engulfed or else applying it during the Invocation while uncharged will fully [[auto-identify]] it.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1132|version=NetHack 3.6.6}}
+Applying the non-cursed Bell with charges while not engulfed or else applying it during the Invocation while uncharged will [[auto-identify]] it.{{refsrc|src/apply.c|1132|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==
-Outside of the Invocation, the Bell of Opening can also double as a silver weapon for the [[shade]]-infested [[Orcus Town]], and may be of particular use to a [[Monk]] preserving their [[weaponless]] [[conduct]]. The Bell can also be used to find the secret door along the temple wall in [[Moloch's Sanctum]].
+As part of the Invocation, the non-cursed and charged Bell of Opening must be applied second, after you light the non-cursed [[Candelabrum of Invocation]] with 7 candles placed in it.
 ==Origin==
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 ==References==
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-{{nethack-366}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Unique items|B]]
 [[Category:Musical instruments]]

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 ==Effects==
-Applying the Bell of Opening while it has charges will detect secret doors, [[magic portal]]s and [[trap]]s in your sight within a radius of 8 squares like a [[wand of secret door detection]] - it will also cause you to be spit out if engulfed, like a [[wand of opening]]. If blessed, it will additionally open nearby objects and dungeon features such as [[door]]s, [[chest]]s, and [[drawbridge]]s within the same radius. If cursed, it will instead wake nearby monsters and raise the dead similar to the [[Book of the Dead]], but without reviving corpses. and wake nearby monsters.{{refsrc|apply.c|812}} When applied with no charges, it acts as a normal bell.
+Applying the Bell of Opening while it has charges will detect secret doors, [[magic portal]]s and [[trap]]s in your sight within a radius of 8 squares like a [[wand of secret door detection]] - it will also cause you to be spit out if engulfed, like a [[wand of opening]]. If blessed, it will additionally open nearby objects and dungeon features such as [[door]]s, [[chest]]s, and [[drawbridge]]s within the same radius. If cursed, it will instead wake nearby monsters and [[Book of the Dead#Raising the dead|raise the dead]] similar to the [[Book of the Dead]], but without reviving corpses.{{refsrc|apply.c|812}} When applied with no charges, it acts as a normal bell.
 Applying the non-cursed Bell with charges while not engulfed or else applying it during the Invocation while uncharged will fully [[auto-identify]] it.

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 ==Origin==
 {{wikipedia|Bell, book, and candle}}
-The motif of "Bell, Book and Candle" originated as a Catholic ritual of excommunication by anathema, although some works often portrayed in connection with exorcism (e.g., the Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman novel ''Good Omens''). One notable occurrence of the motif is in the 1985 computer role playing game ''Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar'': the player must find the Bell of Courage, the Book of Truth, and the Candle of Love in order to enter the Abyss, the final dungeon of the game.
+The motif of "Bell, Book and Candle" originated as a Catholic ritual of excommunication by anathema, although in some works it is often portrayed in connection with exorcism (e.g., the Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman novel ''Good Omens''). One notable occurrence of the motif is in the 1985 computer role playing game ''Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar'': the player must find the Bell of Courage, the Book of Truth, and the Candle of Love in order to enter the Abyss, the final dungeon of the game.
-The Bell of Opening is the only invocation ritual item that does not use an analogue from another folkloric source.
+The Bell of Opening is the only invocation ritual item that does not use an analogue from another folkloric source in addition.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 }}
-The '''Bell of Opening''' is one of the items needed for the [[invocation]]. It is a '''silver bell''' when unidentified.
+The '''Bell of Opening''' is one of the [[unique items]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is guarded by your [[quest nemesis]] along with your role's [[quest artifact]], and is needed for the [[Invocation ritual]] in order to access [[Moloch's Sanctum]]. It is made of [[silver]] and appears as a '''silver bell''' when unidentified.
-== Generation ==
+Like all Invocation items, the Bell of Opening cannot be put into a [[container]] and is impossible to destroy.
-It is a [[unique item]] you encounter during the [[Quest]] (along with your role's [[quest artifact]])
+==Generation==
-== Effects ==
+==Effects==
-When applied with charges, it will detect secret doors and [[trap]]s (including [[magic portal]]s) in your visual range in a radius of 8 squares like a [[wand of secret door detection]], and also cause you to be spit out if engulfed (like a [[wand of opening]]). If blessed, it will additionally open things (doors, chests, drawbridges, etc.). If cursed and charged, it will not have any of these effects; it will instead [[Book of the dead#Raising the dead|raise the dead]] (but will not revive corpses) and wake nearby monsters.{{refsrc|apply.c|812}} Uncharged, it acts as a normal but unbreakable [[bell]]. A successful use of a non-cursed bell of opening when not engulfed or attempting to use an uncharged bell of opening for the invocation will fully identify the bell.
+Applying the non-cursed Bell with charges while not engulfed or else applying it during the Invocation while uncharged will fully [[auto-identify]] it.
-The Bell starts out with three charges,{{refsrc|makemon.c|1029}}{{refsrc|mkobj.c|515}} and may have a maximum of 5 charges. If you use them up, you will have to charge it up before doing the [[invocation]].
+==Strategy==
-The Bell of Opening cannot be put into a [[container]] and is impossible to destroy, like all invocation artifacts.
+==Origin==
-== Strategy ==
+The Bell of Opening is the only invocation ritual item that does not use an analogue from another folkloric source.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|
 "A bell, book and candle job."
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 |[ Eric, by Terry Pratchett ]
 }}
 ==References==
 <references/>
 {{nethack-343}}

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 ==Mythology==
-Bell, Book and Candle is a Catholic '''ritual of excommunication by anathema'''.
+Bell, Book and Candle is a Catholic '''ritual of excommunication by anathema''', although it is often considered to be concerned with exorcism.  (eg, Pratchett/Gaiman 'Good Omens').
 After the recitation of the rite itself, the priests would respond: Fiat, fiat, fiat ("So be it! So be it! So be it!") The bishop would then ring a bell, close a holy book, and he and the assisting priests would snuff out their candles by dashing them to the ground.   cf. [[wikipedia:Bell,_book,_and_candle|the article on Wikipedia]]
 ==Encyclopedia entry==