Chunk of fossil dark - Revision history

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+A '''chunk of fossil dark''', also simply known as '''fossil dark''', is a type of [[gem]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. It appears as a black gem when [[Identification|unidentified]].
 ==Generation==

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 ==Description==
-While out in the open, a chunk of fossil dark emits a 2-square radius of darkness around it:
+While out in the open, a chunk of fossil dark acts as a [[dark source]] that emits a 2-square radius of darkness around it:
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 ==Description==
-While out in the open, a chunk of fossil dark emits a 2-square radius of darkness around it.
+While out in the open, a chunk of fossil dark emits a 2-square radius of darkness around it:
 Chunks of fossil dark can be used as focus gems for [[lightsaber]]s. [[Shadowsmith]]s can be given chunks of fossil dark to forge items with.

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 [[Drow (starting race)#dNetHack|Drow]] [[Noble]]s of both genders start with an uncursed chunk of fossil dark.
-Chunks of fossil dark are very rarely generated in the solid rock walls of the dungeon.
+Chunks of fossil dark are very rarely generated in the solid rock walls of the dungeon.<!--double check this and the below for accuracy-->
-The [[Dwarf Noble quest]] goal and lower filler levels may occasionally contain chunks of fossil dark. Each lower filler level may contain one chunk of fossil dark [[Wall|embedded]] in one of the pillars on the level (20%). The goal level can have up to 3 chunks of fossil dark embedded in the outcroppings to the left and right of the bridge (20% per item).
+The lower filler level(s) of the [[Dwarf Noble quest]] has a {{frac|5}} chance (20%) of generating one chunk of fossil dark embedded within the [[wall]] of one of the pillars at level creation, while the goal level has a {{frac|5}} chance each (20%) of generating up to 3 chunks of fossil dark embedded in the outcroppings to the left and right of the bridge at level creation.
-The [[Drow Healer quest]]'s pre-goal, locate and lower filler levels can contain chunks of fossil dark. On the locate level there is a guaranteed chunk of fossil dark contained in a chest in the middle of the level between the up and downstairs and the 2 secret doors. In the lower filler levels in the room with [[edderkop]]s there is a guaranteed second piece. On the second to last level before the goal the level layout will spawn a maze surrounding various towers. On that level there is a sack in the upper left, following a narrow corridor conatining one guaranteed chunk, with an additional 50% chance for a second and a 10% chance of a third chunk being generated. The goal level also has a small chance of chunks being generated buried in the walls.
+Several chunks of fossil dark may be found within the [[Drow Healer quest]]:
 ==Description==
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 In notdNetHack and notnotdNetHack, [[Caveman/dNetHack|Cavepeople]] can use fossil dark as [[spearhead]]s that inflict doubled [[level drain]] damage.
 ==Strategy==
-A chunk of fossil dark is an invaluable asset to characters that start out with [[darkvision]], acting similarly to a [[magic lamp]] for them. Unlike the [[shadowlander's torch]], the darkness from a chunk of fossil dark will not expire, and may be worth a [[wish]] for drow heroes and other darkness-favoring builds that cannot obtain one normally. Heroes in search of a long-term darkness source may also consider searching in the [[Law Quest (dNetHack)|Law Quest]].
+A chunk of fossil dark is an invaluable asset to heroes that start out with [[darkvision]], acting similarly to a [[magic lamp]] for them. Unlike the [[shadowlander's torch]], which grants a larger-but-temporary radius of darkness, the darkness from a chunk of fossil dark will not expire, and may be worth a [[wish]] for drow heroes and other darkness-favoring builds that cannot obtain one normally. Heroes in search of a long-term darkness source may also consider searching in the [[Law Quest (dNetHack)|Law Quest]].
 Alternatives to chunks of fossil dark include amassing a pile of shadowlander's torches, binding the [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] [[Amon]] after learning his seal from [[The Necronomicon]] ('''major spoilers!!!'''), reading the [[The Book of Lost Names]] or reading an [[aphanactonan record]] (which requires [[insight]]), or obtaining the [[dNetHack artifacts#Apotheosis Veil|Apotheosis Veil]]. The [[wand of darkness]] can act as a limited-use source of darkness, while the light spell when cast by a drow hero will create darkness instead and costs 5 energy, which is half the required power for the drow's ability to spread darkness via the [[Monster (command)|#monster]] [[extended command]].

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 ==Origin==
-In the 2004 supplement for [[Dungeons & Dragons]] 3.5e ''Tome of magic'' a ''gem of night'' is magical gem made of solid shadow that possesses the capability of transforming into a ''shadow elemental''. It is a item made with shadow magic, although the function of ''chunks of fossil dark'' more closely imitate the functions of a ''dark lantern'' &mdash; an item presented in the same book as a magical item capable of dimming lights out to 60 ft.
+In the 2006 supplement for [[Dungeons & Dragons]] 3.5e ''Tome of magic'' a ''gem of night'' is magical gem made of solid shadow that possesses the capability of transforming into a ''shadow elemental''. It is a item made with shadow magic, although the function of ''chunks of fossil dark'' more closely imitate the functions of a ''dark lantern'' &mdash; an item presented in the same book as a magical item capable of dimming lights out to 60 ft.
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	The [[Dwarf Noble quest]] goal and lower filler levels may occasionally contain chunks of fossil dark. Each lower filler level may contain one chunk of fossil dark [[Wall\|embedded]] in one of the pillars on the level (20%). The goal level can have up to 3 chunks of fossil dark embedded in the outcroppings to the left and right of the bridge (20% per item).		The [[Dwarf Noble quest]] goal and lower filler levels may occasionally contain chunks of fossil dark. Each lower filler level may contain one chunk of fossil dark [[Wall\|embedded]] in one of the pillars on the level (20%). The goal level can have up to 3 chunks of fossil dark embedded in the outcroppings to the left and right of the bridge (20% per item).
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		+	The [[Drow Healer quest]]'s pre-goal, locate and lower filler levels can contain chunks of fossil dark. On the locate level there is a guaranteed chunk of fossil dark contained in a chest in the middle of the level between the up and downstairs and the 2 secret doors. In the lower filler levels in the room with [[edderkop]]s there is a guaranteed second piece. On the second to last level before the goal the level layout will spawn a maze surrounding various towers. On that level there is a sack in the upper left, following a narrow corridor conatining one guaranteed chunk, with an additional 50% chance for a second and a 10% chance of a third chunk being generated.

	==Description==		==Description==

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	Chunks of fossil dark are very rarely generated in the solid rock walls of the dungeon.		Chunks of fossil dark are very rarely generated in the solid rock walls of the dungeon.
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		+	The [[Dwarf Noble quest]] goal and lower filler levels may occasionally contain chunks of fossil dark. Each lower filler level may contain one chunk of fossil dark [[Wall\|embedded]] in one of the pillars on the level (20%). The goal level can have up to 3 chunks of fossil dark embedded in the outcroppings to the left and right of the bridge (20% per item).

	==Description==		==Description==

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	Chunks of fossil dark can be used as focus gems for [[lightsaber]]s.		Chunks of fossil dark can be used as focus gems for [[lightsaber]]s.
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		+	In notdNetHack and notnotdNetHack, [[Caveman/dNetHack\|Cavepeople]] can use fossil dark as [[spearhead]]s that inflict doubled [[level drain]] damage.

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==