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potholes and a bit of housekeeping

Umbire the Phantom: /* Rank titles /

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‎Rank titles: *

Shadow Rider: added strategy section

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added strategy section

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initial checkin for Corsair

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'''Corsair''' is a [[role]] in [[SlashTHEM]] based on this [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate|Pirate YANI]]. It has changed slightly from the initial implementation and the source notes that there may be an eventual implementation of the [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate#Vodou|Voodou]] abilities mentioned there. Like [[Pirate]], Corsair know many items by their [[Pirate#Pirate_names_for_items|Pirate names]]. Corsair was previously renamed from Korsair in 0.9.3.

Their first sacrifice gift is the [[Queen's Guard]].

==Skills==
{| class="prettytable"
! colspan="2" style="font-size:larger" | Corsair skills
|-
! Max !! Skills
|-
| Basic
|
* ''Weapons:'' [[pick-axe]], [[short sword]], [[dart]]
* ''Spells:'' [[divination spells|divination]]
|-
| Skilled
|
* ''Weapons:'' [[long sword]], [[knife]], [[axe]], [[polearms]], [[spear]], [[trident]], [[firearms]]
* ''Combat:'' [[bare-handed combat]]
|-
| Expert
|
* ''Weapons:'' [[dagger]], [[scimitar]], [[whip]], [[saber]]
* ''Combat:'' [[two weapon combat]]
* ''Spells:'' [[attack spells|attack]]
|}

The Corsair's [[special spell]] is [[spellbook of cause fear|cause fear]]. Spell success is determined by [[intelligence]].

==Techniques==
Corsair do not gain any specific [[technique]]s in SlashTHEM.

==Intrinsics==
* XL 1: [[Swimming]]
* XL 2: [[Searching]]
* XL 7: [[Stealth]]

* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/e55b2b522cea66b463dd8a81d74f9b8ad7fa7bb3/src/attrib.c#L187|SlashTHEM attrib.c line 187]

==Starting equipment==
* a +1 [[scimitar]] (cutlass)
* 7 +1 [[dagger|daggers]]
* a random [[ring]]
* an [[oilskin sack]]
* a blessed [[potion of booze]] (rum)
* a random [[tin]]
* a [[cram ration]]
* a random [[figurine]]

* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/51cb303d5a40d4374ef6212c78ac85f4901e9885/src/u_init.c#L411|SlashTHEM u_init.c line 411]

The Corsair also starts with a random amount of gold (1-300) and a randomized [[pet]] that is one of:
* a [[little dog]]
* a [[kitten]]
* a [[sewer rat]]
* a [[monkey]] named Ugga-Ugga
* a [[baby crocodile]] named Snappy

* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/fe43ec2eb65b372b10e40d288e4448d1375607fd/src/dog.c#L58|SlashThem dog.c line 48 - pet_type()]
* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/fe43ec2eb65b372b10e40d288e4448d1375607fd/src/dog.c#L58|SlashThem dog.c line 187 - makedog()]

==Rank titles==
In Slash'EM Extended, the [[status line]] shows you to be one of the following ranks when you reach the specified [[experience level]]:

* XL 1-2: Lubber
* XL 3-5: Swabby
* XL 6-9: Deckhand
* XL 10-13: Bilge Rat
* XL 14-17: Helms[wo]man
* XL 18-21: Navigator
* XL 22-25: Bosun
* XL 26-29: Mate
* XL 30: Commodore

SlashTHEM role.c line 249

==Quest==
The [[quest]] sees the Corsair fighting [[Spearathan]] in the [[Grotto of Souls]] for the [[Pearl of Wisdom]], a neutral [[ring of wisdom]] which provides [[magic resistance]] when carried, [[shock resistance]] and [[SPFX_HPHDAM|half physical damage]] when worn, and can be [[invoke|invoked]] as a [[scroll of magic mapping]].

* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/e55b2b522cea66b463dd8a81d74f9b8ad7fa7bb3/include/artilist.h#L783|SlashTHEM artilist.h line 783]

==Gods==
The SlashTHEM pantheon for Corsair is taken from Haitian Vodou[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Vodou].

* Lawful: Erzulie Freda
* Neutral: Marassa Jumeaux
* Chaotic: Papa Legba

[[Category:SlashTHEM roles]]

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	The '''Corsair''', formerly the '''Korsair''', is a [[role]] that appears in [[SlashTHEM]]. It is based on [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate\|Fyr's Pirate YANI]], with some slight changes from the initial implementation - the source code notes that there may be an eventual implementation of the [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate#Vodou\|Voodou]] abilities mentioned there. Like [[Pirate]]s, Corsairs know many items by their [[Pirate#Pirate_names_for_items\|Pirate names]].		The '''Corsair''', formerly the '''Korsair''', is a [[role]] that appears in [[SlashTHEM]]. It is based on [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate\|Fyr's Pirate YANI]], with some slight changes from the initial implementation - the source code notes that there may be an eventual implementation of the [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate#Vodou\|Voodou]] abilities mentioned there. Like [[Pirate]]s, Corsairs know many items by their [[Pirate#Pirate_names_for_items\|Pirate names]].
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		+	They can be [[elf (starting race)\|elves]], [[gnome (starting race)\|gnomes]], [[hobbit (starting race)\|hobbits]], [[human (starting race)\|humans]], [[incantifier (starting race)\|incantifiers]] or [[doppelganger (starting race)\|doppelgangers]].

	Their first sacrifice gift is the [[Queen's Guard]].		Their first sacrifice gift is the [[Queen's Guard]].

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 ==Strategy==
-The early game of a Corsair plays much like a [[Rogue]]. Their +1 [[dagger]]s are superb for dealing with early enemies at range in addition to their helpful oilskin sack. However, their limited HP will become a factor during the midgame unless they can find ways to compensate for it. Their first sacrifice gift [[Queen's Guard]] is a definite boon for damage output but is not incredibly impressive. If their build allows for it, Corsairs can take advantage of their expert skill in [[twoweapon]] to increase their damage output significantly to bridge the midgame deficit. Their quest artifact [[Pearl of Wisdom]] grants slotless [[magic resistance]], which can free up other precious equipment slots. Its other properties are less interesting. The base item [[ring of wisdom]] is not generally a desirable use of a ring slot, and the [[half physical damage]] is slightly overshadowed by the [[Hand of Vecna]]. The invokable [[magic mapping]] is typically a convenience boost by the time they acquire it, but can be handy for mapping SlashTHEM's lengthy [[gehennom]] especially in locating [[Vlad's Tower]].
+The early game of a Corsair plays much like a [[Rogue]]. Their +1 [[dagger]]s are superb for dealing with early enemies at range in addition to their helpful oilskin sack. However, their limited HP will become a factor during the midgame unless they can find ways to compensate for it. Their first sacrifice gift [[Queen's Guard]] is a definite boon for damage output but is not incredibly impressive. If their build allows for it, Corsairs can take advantage of their expert skill in [[twoweapon]] to increase their damage output significantly to bridge the midgame deficit. Their quest artifact [[Pearl of Wisdom]] grants slotless [[magic resistance]], which can free up other precious equipment slots. Its other properties are less interesting. The base item [[ring of wisdom]] is not generally a desirable use of a ring slot, and the [[half physical damage]] is slightly overshadowed by [[The Hand of Vecna (SLASH'EM)|The Hand of Vecna]]. The invokable [[magic mapping]] is typically a convenience boost by the time they acquire it, but can be handy for mapping SlashTHEM's lengthy [[Gehennom]], especially when locating [[Vlad's Tower]].
 ==Gods==

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	[https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/e55b2b522cea66b463dd8a81d74f9b8ad7fa7bb3/include/artilist.h#L783\|SlashTHEM artilist.h line 783]		[https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/e55b2b522cea66b463dd8a81d74f9b8ad7fa7bb3/include/artilist.h#L783\|SlashTHEM artilist.h line 783]
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		+	==Strategy==
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		+	The early game of a Corsair plays much like a [[Rogue]]. Their +1 [[daggers]] are superb for dealing with early enemies at range in addition to their helpful oilskin sack. However, their limited HP will become a factor during the midgame unless they can find ways to compensate for it. Their first sacrifice gift [[Queen's Guard]] is a definite boon for damage output but is not incredibly impressive. If their build allows for it, Corsairs can take advantage of their expert skill in [[twoweapon]] to increase their damage output significantly to bridge the midgame deficit. Their quest artifact [[Pearl of Wisdom]] grants slotless [[magic resistance]], which can free up other precious equipment slots. Its other properties are less interesting. The base item [[ring of wisdom]] is not generally a desirable use of a ring slot, and the [[half physical damage]] is slightly overshadowed by the [[Hand of Vecna]]. The invokable [[magic mapping]] is typically a convenience boost by the time they acquire it, but can be handy for mapping SlashTHEM's lengthy [[gehennom]] especially in locating [[Vlad's Tower]].

	==Gods==		==Gods==

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-'''Corsair''' is a [[role]] in [[SlashTHEM]] based on this [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate|Pirate YANI]]. It has changed slightly from the initial implementation and the source notes that there may be an eventual implementation of the [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate#Vodou|Voodou]] abilities mentioned there. Like [[Pirate]], Corsair know many items by their [[Pirate#Pirate_names_for_items|Pirate names]]. Corsair was previously renamed from Korsair in 0.9.3.
+The '''Corsair''', formerly the '''Korsair''', is a [[role]] that appears in [[SlashTHEM]]. It is based on [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate|Fyr's Pirate YANI]], with some slight changes from the initial implementation - the source code notes that there may be an eventual implementation of the [[User:Fyr/YANI/Pirate#Vodou|Voodou]] abilities mentioned there. Like [[Pirate]]s, Corsairs know many items by their [[Pirate#Pirate_names_for_items|Pirate names]].
 Their first sacrifice gift is the [[Queen's Guard]].
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 ==Starting equipment==
 * a +1 [[scimitar]] (cutlass)
-* 7 +1 [[dagger|daggers]]
+* 7 +1 [[dagger]]s
 * a random [[ring]]
 * an [[oilskin sack]]
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 ==Strategy==
+The early game of a Corsair plays much like a [[Rogue]]. Their +1 [[dagger]]s are superb for dealing with early enemies at range in addition to their helpful oilskin sack. However, their limited HP will become a factor during the midgame unless they can find ways to compensate for it. Their first sacrifice gift [[Queen's Guard]] is a definite boon for damage output but is not incredibly impressive. If their build allows for it, Corsairs can take advantage of their expert skill in [[twoweapon]] to increase their damage output significantly to bridge the midgame deficit. Their quest artifact [[Pearl of Wisdom]] grants slotless [[magic resistance]], which can free up other precious equipment slots. Its other properties are less interesting. The base item [[ring of wisdom]] is not generally a desirable use of a ring slot, and the [[half physical damage]] is slightly overshadowed by the [[Hand of Vecna]]. The invokable [[magic mapping]] is typically a convenience boost by the time they acquire it, but can be handy for mapping SlashTHEM's lengthy [[gehennom]] especially in locating [[Vlad's Tower]].
 ==Gods==
-The SlashTHEM pantheon for Corsair is taken from Haitian Vodou[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Vodou].
+The SlashTHEM pantheon for Corsair is taken from [[wikipedia:Haitian_Vodou|Haitian Vodou]].
 * Lawful: Erzulie Freda
 * Neutral: Marassa Jumeaux
 * Chaotic: Papa Legba
+{{variant-343}}
 [[Category:SlashTHEM roles]]

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 ==Rank titles==
-In Slash'EM Extended, the [[status line]] shows you to be one of the following ranks when you reach the specified [[experience level]]:
+In SlashTHEM, the [[status line]] shows you to be one of the following ranks when you reach the specified [[experience level]]:
 * XL 1-2: Lubber

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 * XL 7: [[Stealth]]
-* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/e55b2b522cea66b463dd8a81d74f9b8ad7fa7bb3/src/attrib.c#L187|SlashTHEM attrib.c line 187]
+[https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/e55b2b522cea66b463dd8a81d74f9b8ad7fa7bb3/src/attrib.c#L187|SlashTHEM attrib.c line 187]
 ==Starting equipment==
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 * a random [[figurine]]
-* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/51cb303d5a40d4374ef6212c78ac85f4901e9885/src/u_init.c#L411|SlashTHEM u_init.c line 411]
+[https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/51cb303d5a40d4374ef6212c78ac85f4901e9885/src/u_init.c#L411|SlashTHEM u_init.c line 411]
 The Corsair also starts with a random amount of gold (1-300) and a randomized [[pet]] that is one of:
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 * a [[baby crocodile]] named Snappy
-* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/fe43ec2eb65b372b10e40d288e4448d1375607fd/src/dog.c#L58|SlashThem dog.c line 48 - pet_type()]
+[https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/fe43ec2eb65b372b10e40d288e4448d1375607fd/src/dog.c#L58|SlashThem dog.c line 48 - pet_type()]
-* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/fe43ec2eb65b372b10e40d288e4448d1375607fd/src/dog.c#L58|SlashThem dog.c line 187 - makedog()]
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 The [[quest]] sees the Corsair fighting [[Spearathan]] in the [[Grotto of Souls]] for the [[Pearl of Wisdom]], a neutral [[ring of wisdom]] which provides [[magic resistance]] when carried, [[shock resistance]] and [[SPFX_HPHDAM|half physical damage]] when worn, and can be [[invoke|invoked]] as a [[scroll of magic mapping]].
-* [https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/e55b2b522cea66b463dd8a81d74f9b8ad7fa7bb3/include/artilist.h#L783|SlashTHEM artilist.h line 783]
+[https://github.com/Soviet5lo/SlashTHEM/blob/e55b2b522cea66b463dd8a81d74f9b8ad7fa7bb3/include/artilist.h#L783|SlashTHEM artilist.h line 783]
 ==Gods==