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#REDIRECT [[Spirits (dNetHack)#Berith, the Red Horseman]]

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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Weapon 2d8 physical, kick 1d6 physical, spiritual blade 1d6 blood
+  |attacks=[[Weapon attack|Weapon]] 2d8 physical, [[Kick attack|kick]] 1d6 physical, spiritual blade 1d6 blood
   |weight=2550
   |nutr=600
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 In notdNetHack, '''Berith''', {{red|C}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. He is a [[strong]] [[Centaur (monster class)|centaur-like]] monster that can be seen via [[infravision]] and will seek out gold and other items to pick up.
-Berith has a weapon attack, a [[kick]] attack, and a spiritual blade attack that deals more damage against monsters with blood - spiritual blade attacks bypass the [[AC]] and [[DR]] of the target's worn armor, are not considered contact attacks, and always hit insubstantial targets (e.g. [[shade]]s).
+Berith has a [[weapon attack]], a [[kick attack]], and a spiritual blade attack that deals more damage against monsters with blood&mdash;spiritual blade attacks bypass the [[AC]] and [[DR]] of the target's worn armor, are not considered contact attacks, and always hit insubstantial targets (e.g. [[shade]]s).
 Like many summoned spirits, Berith cannot be made [[tame]].

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 ==Mark==
-A character that has Berith bound appears drenched in blood, as does any [[steed]] they are currently riding. The blood can be easily seen from a distance, but will take the form of enamel if wearing torso armor ([[body armor]], [[shirt]] and/or a [[cloak]]), [[gloves]], [[boots]], and a [[helm]] - the blood on the steed cannot be disguised unless the character dismounts.
+A character that has Berith bound appears drenched in blood, as does any [[steed]] they are currently riding. The blood can be easily seen from a distance, but will take the form of enamel if wearing torso armor ([[body armor]], [[shirt]] and/or a [[cloak]]), [[gloves]], [[boots]], and a [[helm]]&mdash;the blood on the steed cannot be disguised unless the hero dismounts from them.
 ==Benefits==
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 Berith has a weapon attack, a [[kick]] attack, and a spiritual blade attack that deals more damage against monsters with blood - spiritual blade attacks bypass the [[AC]] and [[DR]] of the target's worn armor, are not considered contact attacks, and always hit insubstantial targets (e.g. [[shade]]s).
-Like many summoned spirits, Berith cannot be [[tame]]d.
+Like many summoned spirits, Berith cannot be made [[tame]].
 ===Generation===
 Berith 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]].
-Berith is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] [[plate mail]] fitted to his body shape, a long sword, some gold, and the uncursed '''Crown of Berith''', an [[artifact]] [[helmet]] made of [[Gold (material)|gold]] that can be safely enchanted from +5 and is always coated in blood, which doubles as [[grease]] for most purposes such as blocking [[brain-eating]] tentacle attacks.
+Berith is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] [[plate mail]] fitted to his body shape, a long sword, some gold, and the uncursed '''Crown of Berith''', an [[artifact]] [[helmet]] made of [[Gold (material)|gold]] that can be safely enchanted from +5 and is always coated in blood, which doubles as [[grease]] for most purposes such as blocking [[brain-eating]] [[tentacle attack]]s.
 Berith [[Corpseless|does not leave a corpse]] upon death.
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 Strategy|
-Berith's armor will put him at an effective AC of 0, and his artifact helm makes him immune to an Illithanachronounbinder's brain-eating attacks. He hits hard and fast in melee and will be able to deal severe damage to most Illithanachronounbinder races, with only [[Ent (starting race)|ents]] being immune to blood-based bonus damage.
+Berith's armor will put him at an effective AC of at least 0, and his artifact helm makes him immune to an Illithanachronounbinder's brain-eating attacks. He hits hard and fast in melee and will be able to deal severe damage to most Illithanachronounbinder races, with only [[Ent (starting race)|ents]] being immune to blood-based bonus damage.
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 * Berith grants skill in [[lance]]s, sabers, riding, and [[shield]]s.
-* Berith also increases a character's base attack bonus to full (i.e. +1 [[to-hit]] per level, as with martial [[role]]s), and health [[regeneration]] occurs twice as fast.
+* Berith also increases a character's base attack bonus to +1 [[to-hit]] per level, as with most martial [[role]]s, and health [[regeneration]] occurs twice as fast.
-* A character's mount (if any) benefits from some of their resistances:
+* While the hero is riding, their steed benefits from some of the hero's resistances:
 ** [[Fire resistance]]
 ** [[Cold resistance]]

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 Berith 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]].
-Berith is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] [[plate mail]] fitted to his body shape, a long sword, some gold, and the uncursed '''Crown of Berith''', an [[artifact]] [[helmet]] made of [[Gold (material)|gold]] that can be safely enchanted to +7.
+Berith is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] [[plate mail]] fitted to his body shape, a long sword, some gold, and the uncursed '''Crown of Berith''', an [[artifact]] [[helmet]] made of [[Gold (material)|gold]] that can be safely enchanted from +5 and is always coated in blood, which doubles as [[grease]] for most purposes such as blocking [[brain-eating]] tentacle attacks.
 Berith [[Corpseless|does not leave a corpse]] upon death.

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 Berith's active powers are as follows:
-* '''Blood Mercenary''': Fires an invisible beam in a chosen direction that deals 5 dice of non-elemental damage to target monsterss. Using this power requires a character to have enough [[gold]] in open inventory: the amount required is determined when rolling for damage per target, but ''before'' that damage is applied, and is rerolled for each target monster - if there is not enough gold present, the attack fails and nothing else happens.
+* '''Blood Mercenary''': Fires an invisible beam in a chosen direction that deals 5 dice of non-elemental damage to target monsters. Using this power requires a character to have enough [[gold]] in open inventory: the amount required is determined when rolling for damage per target, but ''before'' that damage is applied, and is rerolled for each target monster - if there is not enough gold present, the attack fails and nothing else happens.
 * '''Sow Discord''': Monsters on the level attack each other for an amount of turns equal to a roll of the character's spirit die + 5.

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−	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Spirits (dNetHack)#Berith, the ~~Red Horseman~~]]	+	'''Berith, the Red Horseman''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)\|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]].
		+
		+	==Ritual, seal and taboo==
		+	Berith's seal must be drawn around one of the following: [[gloves]] with the [[randomized appearance]] of "riding gloves", [[boots]] with the randomized appearance of "riding boots", a [[saddle]], a [[saber]], a [[long sword]], a [[bow]], or a [[lance]]. Alternatively, a character can wear a blessed [[ring]] with the appearance of a "silver ring" on their left hand while [[chat]]ting to the seal.
		+
		+	To remain bound to Berith, the character must not kill [[pet]]s, including former pets that have turned feral.
		+
		+	==Mark==
		+	A character that has Berith bound appears drenched in blood, as does any [[steed]] they are currently riding. The blood can be easily seen from a distance, but will take the form of enamel if wearing [[torso armor]], [[gloves]], [[boots]], and a [[helm]] - the blood on the steed cannot be disguised unless the character dismounts.
		+
		+	==Benefits==
		+	While Berith is bound, the following effects occur:
		+
		+	* Berith grants skill in [[lance]]s, sabers, riding, and [[shield]]s.
		+	* Berith also increases a character's base attack bonus to full (i.e. +1 [[to-hit]] per level, as with martial [[role]]s), and health [[regeneration]] occurs twice as fast.
		+	* A character's mount (if any) benefits from some of their resistances:
		+	** [[Fire resistance]]
		+	** [[Cold resistance]]
		+	** [[Shock resistance]]
		+	** [[Poison resistance]]
		+	** [[Acid resistance]]
		+	** [[Sleep resistance]]
		+	** [[Disintegration resistance]]
		+	** [[Stoning resistance]]
		+	** [[Drain resistance]]
		+	** [[Magic resistance]]
		+	** [[Death resistance]] (e.g. from [[Ose]])
		+	** [[Immunity to sickness]]
		+
		+	Berith's active powers are as follows:
		+
		+	* '''Blood Mercenary''': Fires an invisible beam in a chosen direction that deals 5 dice of non-elemental damage to target monsterss. Using this power requires a character to have enough [[gold]] in open inventory: the amount required is determined when rolling for damage per target, but ''before'' that damage is applied, and is rerolled for each target monster - if there is not enough gold present, the attack fails and nothing else happens.
		+	* '''Sow Discord''': Monsters on the level attack each other for an amount of turns equal to a roll of the character's spirit die + 5.
		+
		+	His passive powers are as follows:
		+
		+	* '''Blood-price''': Monsters may drop gold in places of their [[corpse]]s.
		+
		+	==As a monster==
		+	{{monster
		+	\|name=Berith
		+	\|symbol={{red\|C}}
		+	\|tile=[[File:BerithTheHorseman.png]]
		+	\|difficulty=19
		+	\|level=15
		+	\|experience=437
		+	\|speed=16
		+	\|AC=10
		+	\|MR=10
		+	\|align=-3
		+	\|frequency=0
		+	\|genocidable=No
		+	\|attacks=Weapon 2d8 physical, kick 1d6 physical, spiritual blade 1d6 blood
		+	\|weight=2550
		+	\|nutr=600
		+	\|size=medium
		+	\|resistances=
		+	\|resistances conveyed=
		+	\|attributes={{attributes\|Berith\|omnivore=1\|nopoly=1\|male=1\|hostile=1\|strong=1\|greedy=1\|collect=1\|infravisible=1\|nocorpse=1\|notame=1}}
		+	\|reference=
		+	}}
		+
		+	In notdNetHack, '''Berith''', {{red\|C}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. He is a [[strong]] [[Centaur (monster class)\|centaur-like]] monster that can be seen via [[infravision]] and will seek out gold and other items to pick up.
		+
		+	Berith has a weapon attack, a [[kick]] attack, and a spiritual blade attack that deals more damage against monsters with blood - spiritual blade attacks bypass the [[AC]] and [[DR]] of the target's worn armor, are not considered contact attacks, and always hit insubstantial targets (e.g. [[shade]]s).
		+
		+	Like many summoned spirits, Berith cannot be [[tame]]d.
		+
		+	===Generation===
		+	Berith 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]].
		+
		+	Berith is [[Monster starting inventory\|generated with]] [[plate mail]] fitted to his body shape, a long sword, the uncursed Crown of Berith, and some gold.
		+
		+	Berith [[Corpseless\|does not leave a corpse]] upon death.
		+
		+	===The Crown of Berith===
		+	'''The Crown of Berith''' is an [[artifact]] [[helmet]] made of [[Gold (material)\|gold]] that can be safely enchanted to +7.
		+
		+	===Strategy===
		+	'''Below this point, there are major spoilers for the Illithanachronounbinder role.''' They can be accessed by selecting the "Role spoiler" tab.
		+	<simpletabs>
		+	Strategy\|
		+	Berith's armor will put him at an effective AC of 0, and his artifact helm makes him immune to an Illithanachronounbinder's brain-eating attacks. He hits hard and fast in melee and will be able to deal severe damage to most Illithanachronounbinder races, with only [[Ent (starting race)\|ents]] being immune to blood-based bonus damage.
		+	\|-\|
		+	Role spoiler\|
		+	If Berith 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]]. Berith 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]].
		+	</simpletabs>
		+	{{clear}}
		+
		+	==Encyclopedia entry==
		+	{{encyclopedia\|
		+	From Baal: God, and Berith: Covenant. The name of a deity worshiped in ancient Canaan, reviled as a demon by the early Israelites, and later the Christians.
		+	}}
		+	{{variant-343}}
		+	[[Category:dNetHack spirits]]
		+	[[Category:notdNetHack spirits]]
		+	[[Category:notdNetHack monsters]]