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Umbire the Phantom: potholes, etc.

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Umbire the Phantom: mystery solved, thanks ais -- some upcoming info and commit links along with copyedit and detailing

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mystery solved, thanks ais -- some upcoming info and commit links along with copyedit and detailing

Umbire the Phantom: /* Foocubus seduction */ hatnote

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‎Foocubus seduction: hatnote

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2026-01-07T10:27:33Z

‎Foocubus seduction: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: and so yet another pass to deal with the AD_SSEX flag, particularly the whole stoning thing that I'm annoyed at myself for leaving out--also hero polyform stuff and a comment about couldseduce() among other bits

2026-01-07T10:26:20Z

and so yet another pass to deal with the AD_SSEX flag, particularly the whole stoning thing that I'm annoyed at myself for leaving out--also hero polyform stuff and a comment about couldseduce() among other bits

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Umbire the Phantom: oh damnit all

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 Foocubi can be generated by the following methods:
-* A hostile foocubus of either gender can be summoned by [[kicking]] a [[sink]], exercising [[dexterity]].{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1163-L1167|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1190-L1198|nethack=3.6.7}}
+* A hostile foocubus of either gender can be summoned by [[Kick (command)|kicking]] a [[sink]], exercising [[dexterity]].{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1163-L1167|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1190-L1198|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * A foocubus is one of the major demons that can be summoned by [[same-race sacrifice]] on a chaotic or unaligned [[altar]] if [[Yeenoghu]] and [[Juiblex]] are already generated in a game (e.g. being summoned through the same method){{refsrc|src/pray.c|1394-L1433|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/minion.c|365-L378|nethack-3.6.7|comment=<tt>dlord()</tt> function for demon lord summoning}}{{refsrc|src/minion.c|405-L427|nethack-3.6.7|comment=<tt>ndemon()</tt> function for coaligned demon summoning}}&mdash;due to using (an alignment-restricted version of) <tt>[[mkclass]]</tt>, this means that same-race sacrifice early in the game will most likely produce a foocubus. A foocubus summoned by same race will be peaceful if the hero is chaotic, and will otherwise be hostile.{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1426|nethack=3.6.7}} Summoning a demon this way always immobilizes the hero for three turns, ignoring [[free action]].{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1428|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * Foocubi can be [[Demon gating|gated in]] by other major demons, though they are incapable of gating any demons themselves{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|590-L594|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the same applies to a hero that performs an unarmed attack on a monster while polymorphed into any major demon other than a foocubus.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1644-L1648|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1482-L1495|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>demonpet()</tt> function}}
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 * Characters at experience level 1 should stay well away from foocubi, as one of the possible negative outcomes is a level drain. In practice, this means that low-level characters should not kick sinks.
 * '''Always''' be sure to double-check and put back all of your armor once you and the foocubus are done.
-* Always have a backup source of reflection for [[Medusa]]'s chamber - entering and having a foocubus immediately seduce you and remove your only source of reflection will likely prove fatal.
+* Always have a backup source of reflection for [[Medusa]]'s chamber&mdash;entering and having a foocubus immediately seduce you and remove your only source of reflection will likely prove fatal.
 ===Removing cursed items===

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 ==Foocubus seduction==
 {{for|the "seduction" theft used by nymphs|charming}}
-'''Seduction''' performed by a foocubus "bite" attack uses the '''AD_SSEX''' [[damage type]] flag.{{refsrc|include/monattk.h|72|nethack=3.6.7}} Due to its [[attack type]], the attack can miss against an [[underwater]] target and can be fooled by [[invisibility]] and [[displacement]]:{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|158-160|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|158-160|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|191-196|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|204-208|nethack=3.6.7}} this also means that '''seduction will cause instant [[stoning]] if attempted against a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]]''', which applies to a hero that is polymorphed into a foocubus and attacking either type of monster{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|2800-L2823|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;a foocubus will normally avoid doing this '''unless''' they are targeting a hero that is polymorphed into a cockatrice or chickatrice.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|385|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|1783|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|675|nethack=3.6.7|comment=monster bite versus hero}}
+'''Seduction''' performed by a foocubus "bite" attack uses the '''AD_SSEX''' [[damage type]] flag.{{refsrc|include/monattk.h|72|nethack=3.6.7}} Due to its [[attack type]], the attack can miss against an [[underwater]] target and can be fooled by [[invisibility]] and [[Displacement (property)|displacement]]:{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|158-160|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|158-160|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|191-196|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|204-208|nethack=3.6.7}} this also means that '''seduction will cause instant [[stoning]] if attempted against a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]]''', which applies to a hero that is polymorphed into a foocubus and attacking either type of monster{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|2800-L2823|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;a foocubus will normally avoid doing this '''unless''' they are targeting a hero that is polymorphed into a cockatrice or chickatrice.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|385|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|1783|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|675|nethack=3.6.7|comment=monster bite versus hero}}
 Foocubi are heterosexual, and will only attempt seduction against the hero if they are not cancelled, they are attacking a hero that is of the opposite gender to them, and that hero is not unconscious ''and'' not currently in animal form<ref name="rulesofengagement"/>{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2389|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2446|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the seduction also will trigger if the hero [[chat]]s to a foocubus of the opposite gender under the same conditions.<!--Really dig into couldseduce() at line 2380.--> A hostile foocubus of the same sex as the hero will not use their seduction attack against them, and chatting to any such foocubus will have no effect. If a hero is [[riding]] a mount of the opposite sex to the foocubus, the attack may fall upon the steed and cause them to steal its saddle, forcibly dismounting the hero&mdash;a hero that is dismounted into water or lava this way will [[drown]], burn up or begin to sink into the lava accordingly.

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   |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2374 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2374] (succubus)<br/>
 [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2387 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2387] (incubus)}}
-In ''[[NetHack]]'', the term '''foocubus''' (plural '''foocubi''', derived from [[foo]]) refers to either one or both a pair of [[monster]]s that can be encountered in the dungeon: the '''incubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}, and the '''succubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}. Incubi and succubi are [[humanoid]] [[major demon]]s that are identical save for their gender: they are [[inediate]], have [[infravision]], are capable of [[flight]], and can [[follow]] a [[hero]] to other levels if they are close enough. Attempting to [[apply]] a [[saddle]] to either type of foocubus will [[abuse]] [[wisdom]] and print [[YAFM|a message]], while applying a [[mirror]] at a foocubus will cause them to steal it and [[teleport]] away.{{refsrc|src/steed.c|78-L81|nethack=3.6.7|comment=saddling a foocubus}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|965-L979|nethack=3.6.7|comment=mirror theft}}
+In ''[[NetHack]]'', the term '''foocubus''' (plural '''foocubi''', derived from [[foo]]) refers to either one or both a pair of [[monster]]s that can be encountered in the dungeon: the '''incubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}, and the '''succubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}. Incubi and succubi are [[humanoid]] [[major demon]]s that are identical to each other save for their gender: they are [[inediate]], have [[infravision]], are capable of [[flight]], and can [[follow]] a [[hero]] to other levels if they are close enough. Attempting to [[apply]] a [[saddle]] to either type of foocubus will [[abuse]] [[wisdom]] and print [[YAFM|a message]], while applying a [[mirror]] at a foocubus will cause them to steal it and [[teleport]] away.{{refsrc|src/steed.c|78-L81|nethack=3.6.7|comment=saddling a foocubus}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|965-L979|nethack=3.6.7|comment=mirror theft}}
-Foocubi have three attacks: they lead with a special 'seduction attack' which can be an experience that is equal parts dangerous and empowering for the hero unless the foocubus is [[cancelled]], and follow with two [[claw attack]]s that deal normal [[physical damage]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1328-L1334|nethack=3.6.7|name="rulesofengagement"}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2432|nethack=3.6.7|name="doseduce"|comment=<tt>doseduce()</tt> function}} If the <tt>SEDUCE</tt> [[compile-time option]] (enabled by default) is disabled, the foocubus's seduction attack will be replaced by a 2d6 [[Drain life (monster attack)|life-draining]] bite attack that occurs after the claw attacks and functions similar to the bite attacks of [[Vampire (monster class)|vampires]]{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|272-L286|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;otherwise, the attack will initiate an "encounter" between the foocubus and the hero {{sa|Foocubus seduction|as detailed below}}. A foocubus that uses the seduction attack against other monsters will simply steal items if possible, much like a [[Nymph (monster class)|nymph]] does when [[charming]] monsters.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|1314|name="kissnsteal"|nethack=3.6.7|comment=uses the same code in <tt>mhitm.c</tt> as <tt>AD_SITM</tt> and <tt>AD_SEDU</tt>}} Foocubi possess the standard demonic resistances to [[Fire resistance|fire]], [[Poison resistance|poison]], [[Death resistance|death magic]], and [[Drain resistance|life-draining]].
+Foocubi have three attacks: they lead with a special 'seduction attack' which can be an experience that is equal parts dangerous and empowering for the hero unless the foocubus is [[cancelled]], and follow with two [[claw attack]]s that deal normal [[physical damage]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1328-L1334|nethack=3.6.7|name="rulesofengagement"}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2432|nethack=3.6.7|name="doseduce"|comment=<tt>doseduce()</tt> function}} If the <tt>SEDUCE</tt> [[compile-time option]] (enabled by default) is disabled, the foocubus's seduction attack will be replaced by a 2d6 [[Drain life (monster attack)|life-draining]] bite attack that occurs after the claw attacks and functions similar to the bite attacks of [[Vampire (monster class)|vampires]]{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|272-L286|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;otherwise, the attack will initiate an "encounter" between the foocubus and the hero {{sa|Foocubus seduction|as detailed below}}. A foocubus that uses the seduction attack against other monsters will simply steal items if possible, much like a [[Nymph (monster class)|nymph]] does when [[charming]] monsters.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|1314-L1316|nethack=3.6.7|name="montheft"|comment=per comment, "for now these are the same"}} Foocubi possess the standard demonic resistances to [[Fire resistance|fire]], [[Poison resistance|poison]], [[Death resistance|death magic]], and [[Drain resistance|life-draining]].
-A hero [[polymorph]]ed into either type of foocubus has their [[charisma]] set to 18, is immune to seduction by other foocubi and charming by nymphs, and will steal items when using their seduction attack against monsters.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1343-L1355|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1774|nethack=3.6.7|name="hero_kissnsteal"|comment=uses the same code in <tt>uhitm.c</tt> as <tt>AD_SITM</tt> and <tt>AD_SEDU</tt>}}
+A hero [[polymorph]]ed into either type of foocubus has their [[charisma]] set to 18, is immune to seduction by other foocubi and charming by nymphs, and will steal items as with nymph charming attacks when using their seduction attack against monsters.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1343-L1355|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1774|nethack=3.6.7|name="hero_kissnsteal"|comment=uses the same code as <tt>AD_SITM</tt> and <tt>AD_SEDU</tt>}}
 One of the [[hallucinatory monster]]s mentioned while the hero is [[hallucinating]] is a "voluptuous ampersand", referring to the glyph of a foocubus.

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   |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2374 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2374] (succubus)<br/>
 [https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2387 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2387] (incubus)}}
-In ''[[NetHack]]'', the term '''foocubus''' (plural '''foocubi''', derived from [[foo]]) refers to either one or both a pair of [[monster]]s that can be encountered in the dungeon: the '''incubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}, and the '''succubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}. Incubi and succubi are [[humanoid]] [[major demon]]s that are identical save for their gender: they are [[inediate]], have [[infravision]], are capable of [[flight]], and can [[follow]] a [[hero]] to other levels if they are close enough.
+In ''[[NetHack]]'', the term '''foocubus''' (plural '''foocubi''', derived from [[foo]]) refers to either one or both a pair of [[monster]]s that can be encountered in the dungeon: the '''incubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}, and the '''succubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}. Incubi and succubi are [[humanoid]] [[major demon]]s that are identical save for their gender: they are [[inediate]], have [[infravision]], are capable of [[flight]], and can [[follow]] a [[hero]] to other levels if they are close enough. Attempting to [[apply]] a [[saddle]] to either type of foocubus will [[abuse]] [[wisdom]] and print [[YAFM|a message]], while applying a [[mirror]] at a foocubus will cause them to steal it and [[teleport]] away.{{refsrc|src/steed.c|78-L81|nethack=3.6.7|comment=saddling a foocubus}}{{refsrc|src/apply.c|965-L979|nethack=3.6.7|comment=mirror theft}}
-Foocubi have three attacks: they lead with a special 'seduction attack' which can be an experience that is equal parts dangerous and empowering for the hero unless the foocubus is [[cancelled]], and follow with two [[claw attack]]s that deal normal [[physical damage]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1328-L1334|nethack=3.6.7|name="rulesofengagement"}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2432|nethack=3.6.7|name="doseduce"|comment=<tt>doseduce()</tt> function}} If the <tt>SEDUCE</tt> [[compile-time option]] (enabled by default) is disabled, the foocubus's seduction attack will be replaced by a 2d6 [[Drain life (monster attack)|life-draining]] bite attack that occurs after the claw attacks and functions similar to the bite attacks of [[Vampire (monster class)|vampires]]{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|272-L286|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;otherwise, the attack will initiate an "encounter" between the foocubus and the hero {{sa|Foocubus seduction|as detailed below}}. A foocubus that uses the seduction attack against other monsters will simply steal items if possible, much like a [[Nymph (monster class)|nymph]] does when [[charming]] monsters.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|1314|name="kissnsteal"|nethack=3.6.7|comment=uses the same code in <tt>mhitm.c</tt> as <tt>AD_SITM</tt> and <tt>AD_SEDU</tt>}} Foocubi possess the standard demon resistances to [[Fire resistance|fire]], [[Poison resistance|poison]], [[Death resistance|death magic]], and [[Drain resistance|life-draining]].
+Foocubi have three attacks: they lead with a special 'seduction attack' which can be an experience that is equal parts dangerous and empowering for the hero unless the foocubus is [[cancelled]], and follow with two [[claw attack]]s that deal normal [[physical damage]].{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1328-L1334|nethack=3.6.7|name="rulesofengagement"}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2432|nethack=3.6.7|name="doseduce"|comment=<tt>doseduce()</tt> function}} If the <tt>SEDUCE</tt> [[compile-time option]] (enabled by default) is disabled, the foocubus's seduction attack will be replaced by a 2d6 [[Drain life (monster attack)|life-draining]] bite attack that occurs after the claw attacks and functions similar to the bite attacks of [[Vampire (monster class)|vampires]]{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|272-L286|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;otherwise, the attack will initiate an "encounter" between the foocubus and the hero {{sa|Foocubus seduction|as detailed below}}. A foocubus that uses the seduction attack against other monsters will simply steal items if possible, much like a [[Nymph (monster class)|nymph]] does when [[charming]] monsters.{{refsrc|src/mhitm.c|1314|name="kissnsteal"|nethack=3.6.7|comment=uses the same code in <tt>mhitm.c</tt> as <tt>AD_SITM</tt> and <tt>AD_SEDU</tt>}} Foocubi possess the standard demonic resistances to [[Fire resistance|fire]], [[Poison resistance|poison]], [[Death resistance|death magic]], and [[Drain resistance|life-draining]].
-A hero in the form of a foocubus has their [[charisma]] set to 18, is immune to seduction by other foocubi and charming by nymphs, and will steal items when using their seduction attack against monsters.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1343-L1355|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1774|nethack=3.6.7|name="hero_kissnsteal"|comment=uses the same code in <tt>uhitm.c</tt> as <tt>AD_SITM</tt> and <tt>AD_SEDU</tt>}}
+A hero [[polymorph]]ed into either type of foocubus has their [[charisma]] set to 18, is immune to seduction by other foocubi and charming by nymphs, and will steal items when using their seduction attack against monsters.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|1343-L1355|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1774|nethack=3.6.7|name="hero_kissnsteal"|comment=uses the same code in <tt>uhitm.c</tt> as <tt>AD_SITM</tt> and <tt>AD_SEDU</tt>}}
 One of the [[hallucinatory monster]]s mentioned while the hero is [[hallucinating]] is a "voluptuous ampersand", referring to the glyph of a foocubus.
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 * A hostile foocubus of either gender can be summoned by [[kicking]] a [[sink]], exercising [[dexterity]].{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1163-L1167|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1190-L1198|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * A foocubus is one of the major demons that can be summoned by [[same-race sacrifice]] on a chaotic or unaligned [[altar]] if [[Yeenoghu]] and [[Juiblex]] are already generated in a game (e.g. being summoned through the same method){{refsrc|src/pray.c|1394-L1433|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/minion.c|365-L378|nethack-3.6.7|comment=<tt>dlord()</tt> function for demon lord summoning}}{{refsrc|src/minion.c|405-L427|nethack-3.6.7|comment=<tt>ndemon()</tt> function for coaligned demon summoning}}&mdash;due to using (an alignment-restricted version of) <tt>[[mkclass]]</tt>, this means that same-race sacrifice early in the game will most likely produce a foocubus. A foocubus summoned by same race will be peaceful if the hero is chaotic, and will otherwise be hostile.{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1426|nethack=3.6.7}} Summoning a demon this way always immobilizes the hero for three turns, ignoring [[free action]].{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1428|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* Foocubi can be [[Demon gating|gated in]] by other major demons, though they are incapable of gating any demons themselves{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|590-L594|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the same applies to a hero that performs an unarmed attack on a monster while [[polymorph]]ed into any major demon other than a foocubus.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1644-L1648|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1482-L1495|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>demonpet()</tt> function}}
+* Foocubi can be [[Demon gating|gated in]] by other major demons, though they are incapable of gating any demons themselves{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|590-L594|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the same applies to a hero that performs an unarmed attack on a monster while polymorphed into any major demon other than a foocubus.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1644-L1648|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1482-L1495|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>demonpet()</tt> function}}
 * Foocubi are also among the demons that can be summoned with a {{frac|10}} chance by any hostile monster casting the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]] in [[Gehennom]] (including the spell being cast by the [[Wizard of Yendor]] in any location).{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|558|nethack=3.6.7}}

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 One of the [[hallucinatory monster]]s mentioned while the hero is [[hallucinating]] is a "voluptuous ampersand", referring to the glyph of a foocubus.
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|"'''Amorous demon'''" is the monster's official gender-neutral name. Succubi and incubi are no longer distinct monster types, but rather different genders of the amorous demon.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|0c3b9642e4207ed3c0b756585b83477f59116305}}, "'''amorous demon'''" is the monster's official gender-neutral name. Succubi and incubi are no longer distinct monster types, but rather different genders of the amorous demon.}}
 ==Generation==
-Randomly generated foocubi are always generated as hostile, and are not a valid target for genocide.
+Randomly generated foocubi are always created hostile, and are not a valid genocide target.
 Foocubi can be generated by the following methods:
 * A hostile foocubus of either gender can be summoned by [[kicking]] a [[sink]], exercising [[dexterity]].{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1163-L1167|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/dokick.c|1190-L1198|nethack=3.6.7}}
-* A foocubus is one of the major demons that can be summoned by [[same-race sacrifice]] on a chaotic or unaligned [[altar]] if [[Yeenoghu]] and [[Juiblex]] are already generated in a game (e.g. being summoned through the same method){{refsrc|src/pray.c|1394-L1433|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/minion.c|365-L378|nethack-3.6.7|comment=<tt>dlord()</tt> function for demon lord summoning}}{{refsrc|src/minion.c|405-L427|nethack-3.6.7|comment=<tt>ndemon()</tt> function for coaligned demon summoning}}&mdash;most of the major demons summoned this way will be foocubi, and the foocubus will be peaceful if the hero is chaotic and hostile otherwise.{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1426|nethack=3.6.7}}<!--need citation for {{frac|8|9}} figure--> Summoning a demon this way always immobilizes the hero for three turns, ignoring [[free action]].{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1428|nethack=3.6.7}}
+* A foocubus is one of the major demons that can be summoned by [[same-race sacrifice]] on a chaotic or unaligned [[altar]] if [[Yeenoghu]] and [[Juiblex]] are already generated in a game (e.g. being summoned through the same method){{refsrc|src/pray.c|1394-L1433|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/minion.c|365-L378|nethack-3.6.7|comment=<tt>dlord()</tt> function for demon lord summoning}}{{refsrc|src/minion.c|405-L427|nethack-3.6.7|comment=<tt>ndemon()</tt> function for coaligned demon summoning}}&mdash;due to using (an alignment-restricted version of) <tt>[[mkclass]]</tt>, this means that same-race sacrifice early in the game will most likely produce a foocubus. A foocubus summoned by same race will be peaceful if the hero is chaotic, and will otherwise be hostile.{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1426|nethack=3.6.7}} Summoning a demon this way always immobilizes the hero for three turns, ignoring [[free action]].{{refsrc|src/pray.c|1428|nethack=3.6.7}}
 * Foocubi can be [[Demon gating|gated in]] by other major demons, though they are incapable of gating any demons themselves{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|590-L594|nethack=3.6.7}}&mdash;the same applies to a hero that performs an unarmed attack on a monster while [[polymorph]]ed into any major demon other than a foocubus.{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1644-L1648|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/uhitm.c|1482-L1495|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>demonpet()</tt> function}}
 * Foocubi are also among the demons that can be summoned with a {{frac|10}} chance by any hostile monster casting the [[summon nasties]] [[monster spell]] in [[Gehennom]] (including the spell being cast by the [[Wizard of Yendor]] in any location).{{refsrc|src/wizard.c|558|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Four incubi and two succubi can be found within the dwelling on the west side of the [[Tourist quest]] goal level.
+Four incubi and two succubi are placed within the dwelling on the west side of the [[Tourist quest]] goal level during level creation.
-Foocubi cannot be targeted for [[genocide]], and like all major demons [[Corpseless|do not leave a corpse]] upon death.
+Foocubi [[Corpseless|do not leave a corpse]] upon death.
 ==Foocubus seduction==
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 If the hero gets a positive effect from the encounter, the foocubus will complain of having a headache instead of seducing them for up to 100 turns afterward;{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2653|nethack=3.6.7|name=goodtime}} if the hero gets a negative effect, the foocubus will be ready to go again immediately.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2606|nethack=3.6.7|name=roughtime}} In either case, there is a {{frac|25}} chance that the foocubus will complain of a ''severe'' headache, meaning that it is worn out and [[cancelled]]&mdash;this renders them incapable of further seduction.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2420|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2443|nethack=3.6.7}}
-−
 ===Positive effects===
 If the sum of the hero's intelligence and charisma stats plus one is no less than a random number chosen between 1 and 35, they experience one of the following positive effects, with an equal probability of each:<ref name="goodtime"/>

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	==Foocubus seduction==		==Foocubus seduction==
		+	{{for\|the "seduction" theft used by nymphs\|charming}}
	'''Seduction''' performed by a foocubus "bite" attack uses the '''AD_SSEX''' [[damage type]] flag.{{refsrc\|include/monattk.h\|72\|nethack=3.6.7}} Due to its [[attack type]], the attack can miss against an [[underwater]] target and can be fooled by [[invisibility]] and [[displacement]]:{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|158-160\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|158-160\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|191-196\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|204-208\|nethack=3.6.7}} this also means that '''seduction will cause instant [[stoning]] if attempted against a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]]''', which applies to a hero that is polymorphed into a foocubus and attacking either type of monster{{refsrc\|src/uhitm.c\|2800-L2823\|nethack=3.6.7}}—a foocubus will normally avoid doing this '''unless''' they are targeting a hero that is polymorphed into a cockatrice or chickatrice.{{refsrc\|src/mhitm.c\|385\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitm.c\|1783\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|675\|nethack=3.6.7\|comment=monster bite versus hero}}		'''Seduction''' performed by a foocubus "bite" attack uses the '''AD_SSEX''' [[damage type]] flag.{{refsrc\|include/monattk.h\|72\|nethack=3.6.7}} Due to its [[attack type]], the attack can miss against an [[underwater]] target and can be fooled by [[invisibility]] and [[displacement]]:{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|158-160\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|158-160\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|191-196\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|204-208\|nethack=3.6.7}} this also means that '''seduction will cause instant [[stoning]] if attempted against a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]]''', which applies to a hero that is polymorphed into a foocubus and attacking either type of monster{{refsrc\|src/uhitm.c\|2800-L2823\|nethack=3.6.7}}—a foocubus will normally avoid doing this '''unless''' they are targeting a hero that is polymorphed into a cockatrice or chickatrice.{{refsrc\|src/mhitm.c\|385\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitm.c\|1783\|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc\|src/mhitu.c\|675\|nethack=3.6.7\|comment=monster bite versus hero}}

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 {{message|The dishwasher returns!|A foocubus appeared as a result of you kicking a sink.}}
 {{message|Shame on you!|You tried to apply a saddle to a foocubus of either gender; this abuses wisdom.}}
-{{message|The <foo>cubus cajoles you.|You chatted to a foocubus of your gender.}}
+{{message|<The foocubus> cajoles you.|You chatted to a foocubus of your gender.}}
 {{message|You feel very attracted to the <foocubus>|A foocubus of the opposite gender is seducing you.}}

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 After the encounter, whether the result is positive or negative, the foocubus may try to take some [[gold]] from the hero as a payment and teleport away: the amount taken usually consists of a 500zm flat fee plus a random percentage of the current gold in their [[wallet]], and will not take into account any gold beyond 32757zm.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2696|nethack=3.6.7|comment=<tt>rnd(gold+10) + 500</tt>}} The attempt will fail with a probability of {{frac|CHA|20}} (or always, if the hero is [[polymorph]]ed into a [[leprechaun]]);{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2691|nethack=3.6.7}} if the hero has no gold in their wallet, the foocubus will instead simply teleport away unpaid, with no change beyond an alternate message. A peaceful foocubus will instead charge only {{frac|5}} of the usual price (rounded down to a minimum of 1zm), while a tame foocubus will never charge the hero money.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2704|nethack=3.6.7}}
-If the hero gets a positive effect from the encounter, for up to 100 turns after the foocubus will complain of having a headache instead of seducing them;{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2653|nethack=3.6.7|name=goodtime}} if the hero gets a negative effect, the foocubus will be ready to go again immediately.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2606|nethack=3.6.7|name=roughtime}} In either case, there is a {{frac|25}} chance that the foocubus will complain of a ''severe'' headache, meaning that it is worn out and [[cancelled]]&mdash;this renders them incapable of further seduction.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2420|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2443|nethack=3.6.7}}
+If the hero gets a positive effect from the encounter, the foocubus will complain of having a headache instead of seducing them for up to 100 turns afterward;{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2653|nethack=3.6.7|name=goodtime}} if the hero gets a negative effect, the foocubus will be ready to go again immediately.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2606|nethack=3.6.7|name=roughtime}} In either case, there is a {{frac|25}} chance that the foocubus will complain of a ''severe'' headache, meaning that it is worn out and [[cancelled]]&mdash;this renders them incapable of further seduction.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2420|nethack=3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2443|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ===Positive effects===

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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=[[Bite attack|bite]] 0d0 [[seduction]], [[Claw attack|claw]] 1d3 [[Physical damage|physical]], claw 1d3 physical, bite 2d6 [[drain
+  |attacks=[[Bite attack|bite]] 0d0 [[seduction]], [[Claw attack|claw]] 1d3 [[Physical damage|physical]], claw 1d3 physical, bite 2d6 [[Drain life (monster attack)|drain life]]
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400
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 {{attributes|A succubus also|female=1|does_too_eat=1}}
 {{attributes|An incubus also|male=1|does_too_eat=1}}
-  |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2374 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2374] (succubus)<br/>
+  |reference=[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2374 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2374] (succubus)<br/>[https://github.com/NetHack/NetHack/blob/NetHack-3.6.7_Released/src/monst.c#L2387 NetHack 3.6.7 - src/monst.c, line 2387] (incubus)}}
 In ''[[NetHack]]'', the term '''foocubus''' (plural '''foocubi''', derived from [[foo]]) refers to either one or both a pair of [[monster]]s that can be encountered in the dungeon: the '''incubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}, and the '''succubus''', {{monsym|incubus}}. Incubi and succubi are [[humanoid]] [[major demon]]s that are identical save for their gender: they are [[inediate]], have [[infravision]], are capable of [[flight]], and can [[follow]] a [[hero]] to other levels if they are close enough.