Healer quest - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: /* Messages */ space

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Umbire the Phantom: corrections, tailor *dnh section

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Umbire the Phantom: monsters

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monsters

Umbire the Phantom: /* dNetHack */ detailing

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‎dNetHack: detailing

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‎Strategy: Added jumping to the options for proceeding

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 ===Quest guardians===
 If #chatting before the quest is complete:
   "Did you read that new treatise on the therapeutic use of leeches?"

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 The two-way [[magic portal]] back to the Dungeons of Doom is at the marked point. The entire level is [[no-teleport]], and has [[undiggable]] walls and floor. The water in the level is entirely composed of [[pool]] squares.
-[[Hippocrates]] occupies the throne in the center of the "temple" structure, which also has a [[chest]] on its square. There are four attendants in each of the larger rooms, with a neutral [[altar]] in the left room. Scattered across the level are ten [[rabid rat]]s, a [[giant eel]], a [[shark]], five random {{mcsl|D}}, five random {{mcsl|S}}, and one random monster, along with six random [[trap]]s. Note that as with normal level generation, each snake generated when creating quest levels is given a random object at its location for it to potentially [[hide]] under.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1243|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=snakes get a free house}}
+[[Hippocrates]] occupies the throne in the center of the "temple" structure, which also has a [[chest]] on its square. There are four [[attendant]]s in each of the larger rooms, with a neutral [[altar]] in the center of the left room. Scattered across the level are ten [[rabid rat]]s, a [[giant eel]], a [[shark]], five random {{mcsl|D}}, five random {{mcsl|S}}, and one random {{mcsl|;}}, along with six random [[trap]]s. Note that as with normal level generation, each snake generated when creating quest levels is given a random object at its location for it to potentially [[hide]] under.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1243|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=snakes get a free house}}
 ===Upper filler level===
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 The island mapped above is surrounded by other islands and pools that are empty and generated Mines-style. The entire level has an undiggable floor, and the temple chamber itself has undiggable walls. Teleportation is permitted.
-The two-room temple structure has an actual chaotic [[temple]] with an [[aligned priest]] tending to the altar in the larger room. Within the mapped area, eight rabid rats, five giant eels, a [[kraken]], two sharks, a random {{mcsl|r}}, five random {{mcsl|D}}, nine random {{mcsl|S}}, and one random monster are scattered at level creation, along with fifteen other random items and six random traps.
+The two-room temple structure has an actual chaotic [[temple]] with an [[aligned priest]] tending to the altar in the larger room. Within the mapped area, eight rabid rats, five giant eels, two electric eels, a [[kraken]], two sharks, a random {{mcsl|r}}, five random {{mcsl|D}}, nine random {{mcsl|S}}, and two random {{mcsl|;}} are scattered at level creation, along with fifteen other random items and six random traps.
 ===Lower filler level(s)===
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 The island mapped above is surrounded by other islands and pools that are empty and generated Mines-style. The entire level has an undiggable floor, and teleportation is permitted.
-The [[Cyclops]] is generated at the marked point, with the Bell of Opening in his inventory and The Staff of Aesculapius and a [[wand of lightning]] on his square. Within the mapped area, three rabid rats, six giant eels, two electric eels, three sharks, two random {{mcsl|r}}, five random {{mcsl|D}}, ten random {{mcsl|S}}, and one random monster are scattered at level creation, along with fourteen other random items and six random traps.
+The [[Cyclops]] is generated at the marked point, with the Bell of Opening in his inventory and The Staff of Aesculapius and a [[wand of lightning]] on his square. Within the mapped area, three rabid rats, six giant eels, two electric eels, three sharks, two random {{mcsl|r}}, five random {{mcsl|D}}, ten random {{mcsl|S}}, and one random {{mcsl|;}} are scattered at level creation, along with fourteen other random items and six random traps.
 ==Messages==
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 ===dNetHack===
 {{main|Healer quest/dNetHack}}
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the plague mentioned in the quest flavor text is further emphasized, and the changes to [[Dragon (dNetHack)|dragons]] make them much stronger and make reflecting their breath weapons much harder.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the plague mentioned in the quest flavor text is further emphasized, and dispelling the plague by curing [[plague victim]]s is made into a critical objective for the hero. The [[Drow Healer]] has [[Drow Healer quest|a separate quest]] from Healers of other races.
-==== Plague victims ====
+The changes to [[Dragon (dNetHack)|dragons]] make them much stronger and make reflecting their breath weapons much harder, which is a significant factor for this quest in particular.
 ==References==

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 ==Monsters==
 Random monsters on this Quest are generated with the following frequencies:
-*96/175	(55%)	[[giant rat]]
+* {{frac|96|175}} (55%) [[giant rat]]
-*24/175	(14%)	random {{mcsl|r}}
+* {{frac|24|175}} (14%) random {{mcsl|r}}
-*24/175	(14%)	[[snake]]
+* {{frac|24|175}} (14%) [[snake]]
-*6/175	(3%)	random {{mcsl|Y}}
+* {{frac|6|175}} (3%) random {{mcsl|Y}}
-*1/7	(14%)	normal random monster
+* {{frac|7}} (14%) normal random monster
 ==Levels==

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 ===dNetHack===
 {{main|Healer quest/dNetHack}}
-In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the plague mentioned in the quest flavor text is further emphasized, and several changes to [[Dragon (dNetHack)|dragons]] are applied.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the plague mentioned in the quest flavor text is further emphasized, and the changes to [[Dragon (dNetHack)|dragons]] make them much stronger and make reflecting their breath weapons much harder.
 ==== Plague victims ====

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 ==== Plague victims ====
-Plague victims are always peaceful and unable to move or attack. The PC can cure plague victims either by casting the full healing spell or by applying the Staff of Aesculapius at them. Cured plague victims will become tame automatically (the player should be mindful of the [[pet limit]] to avoid detaming desired pets).
+Plague victims are always peaceful and unable to move or attack. The PC can cure plague victims either by casting the full healing spell or by applying the Staff of Aesculapius at them. Cured plague victims will become tame automatically (the player should be mindful of the [[Pet (dNetHack)|pet limit]] to avoid detaming desired pets).
 A large number of plague victims can be found inside the quest home temple, and on the quest nemesis' island. Each level also has a number of plague victims scattered around randomly. Finally, giants created during level generation carry sacks with plague victims inside (opening the sack releases the plague victim).

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 As long as the Cyclops holds the Quest Artifact, if he is killed he will drain the life from a plague victim (or sack containing a plague victim) on the level, saving his own life at the expense of his victim.
 {{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Quests]]

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-The two-way [[magic portal]] back to the Dungeons of Doom is at the marked point. The entire level is [[no-teleport]], and has [[undiggable]] walls and floor.
+The two-way [[magic portal]] back to the Dungeons of Doom is at the marked point. The entire level is [[no-teleport]], and has [[undiggable]] walls and floor. The water in the level is entirely composed of [[pool]] squares.
-[[Hippocrates]] occupies the throne in the center of the temple structure, which also has a [[chest]] on its square. There are four attendants in each of the larger rooms, with a neutral [[altar]] in the left room. Scattered across the level are ten [[rabid rat]]s, a [[giant eel]], a [[shark]], five random {{mcsl|D}}, five random {{mcsl|S}}, and one other random monster, along with six random [[trap]]s; as with normal level generation, each snake is given a random object at its location for it to potentially [[hide]] under.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1243|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=snakes get a free house}}
+[[Hippocrates]] occupies the throne in the center of the "temple" structure, which also has a [[chest]] on its square. There are four attendants in each of the larger rooms, with a neutral [[altar]] in the left room. Scattered across the level are ten [[rabid rat]]s, a [[giant eel]], a [[shark]], five random {{mcsl|D}}, five random {{mcsl|S}}, and one random monster, along with six random [[trap]]s. Note that as with normal level generation, each snake generated when creating quest levels is given a random object at its location for it to potentially [[hide]] under.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1243|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=snakes get a free house}}
 ===Upper filler level===
-This is a swamp-water level, with a rabid rat, two giant eels, an electric eel, two random r, four random D, and three random S (with hiding-objects); eight random other objects; and four random traps.
+The upper filler level is an island level whose map is created [[Gnomish Mines]]-style with pools instead of stone walls. A rabid rat, two giant eels, an [[electric eel]], two random {{mcsl|r}}, four random {{mcsl|D}}, and three random {{mcsl|S}} are scattered at level creation, along with eight other random [[item]]s and four random traps.
 ===The Temple of Coeus===
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-The above core of the level is surrounded by empty swamp. The chaotic temple has its priest; also in the mapped area are eight rabid rats, five giant eels, a kraken, two sharks, a random r, five random D, nine random S (with hiding-objects), and one random other monster; fifteen random other objects; and six random traps. The entire level has an undiggable floor, and the temple chamber itself has undiggable walls. Teleportation is permitted.
+The island mapped above is surrounded by other islands and pools that are empty and generated Mines-style. The entire level has an undiggable floor, and the temple chamber itself has undiggable walls. Teleportation is permitted.
 ===Lower filler level(s)===
+Each lower filler level is an island level whose map is created Mines-style. Two rabid rats, five giant eels, two electric eels, two random {{mcsl|r}}, four random {{mcsl|D}}, and three random {{mcsl|S}} are scattered at level creation, along with eleven other random items and four random traps.
 ===The Isle of the Cyclops===
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-The above core of the level is surrounded by empty swamp. The [[Cyclops]], with the Bell of Opening, the Staff of Aesculapius, and a wand of lightning, is at the point marked {{monsym|Cyclops}}. Randomly placed in the mapped area are three rabid rats, six giant eels, two electric eels, three sharks, two random r, five random D, ten random S (with hiding-objects), and one random other monster; fourteen random other objects; and six traps. Teleportation is permitted.
+The island mapped above is surrounded by other islands and pools that are empty and generated Mines-style. The entire level has an undiggable floor, and teleportation is permitted.
 ==Messages==

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-The [[Healer]] quest sees you fighting the [[Cyclops]] for [[The Staff of Aesculapius]]. For more information on the quest [[branch]] in general, see the [[quest]] article.
+{{for|more information on the quest [[branch]] in general|Quest}}
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 Random monsters on this Quest are generated with the following frequencies:
 *96/175	(55%)	[[giant rat]]
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 *6/175	(3%)	random {{mcsl|Y}}
 *1/7	(14%)	normal random monster
 ===The Temple of Epidaurus===
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-The two-way magic portal back to the Dungeons of Doom is at the marked point. Hippocrates occupies the throne, where there is also a chest; there are four attendants in each of the larger rooms flanking the throneroom, the left of which contains a neutral altar. Randomly placed about the level are ten rabid rats, a giant eel, a shark, five random D, five random S, and one other random monster; and six random traps. Note that each snake will have a random object generated at its location for it to potentially hide under. The entire level is no-teleport and has undiggable walls and floor.
+The two-way [[magic portal]] back to the Dungeons of Doom is at the marked point. The entire level is [[no-teleport]], and has [[undiggable]] walls and floor.
 ===Upper filler level===
 This is a swamp-water level, with a rabid rat, two giant eels, an electric eel, two random r, four random D, and three random S (with hiding-objects); eight random other objects; and four random traps.
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   may our prayers be as a wind upon your back."
-== Strategy ==
+==Strategy==
 [[Reflection]] is strongly recommended, as you're unlikely to have resistances to all the different types of dragon breath you'll encounter on the Quest. You'll also need a safe way to deal with the eels, such as a [[polearm]] or [[oilskin cloak]].
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 The Cyclops requires special tactics to avoid severe [[level drain]] or [[death (character)|death]]; see his [[Cyclops#Strategy|strategy]] page for more details.
-== Variants ==
+==Variants==
-=== dNetHack ===
+===dNetHack===
+{{main|Healer quest/dNetHack}}
-[[dNetHack]] adds some mechanics that emphasize the plague mentioned in the quest flavor text. Dragons are also even more dangerous.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the plague mentioned in the quest flavor text is further emphasized, and several changes to [[Dragon (dNetHack)|dragons]] are applied.
 ==== Plague victims ====
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 As long as the Cyclops holds the Quest Artifact, if he is killed he will drain the life from a plague victim (or sack containing a plague victim) on the level, saving his own life at the expense of his victim.
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Quests]]

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 [[Reflection]] is strongly recommended, as you're unlikely to have resistances to all the different types of dragon breath you'll encounter on the Quest. You'll also need a safe way to deal with the eels, such as a [[polearm]] or [[oilskin cloak]].
-If you don't have a source of [[levitation]] or [[water walking boots]], you can still traverse the home level by evaporating pools with a [[wand of fire]], or luring a [[red dragon]] into breathing in the right direction. You can then walk to the temple through the resulting pits. A [[wand of cold]] or [[white dragon]] can freeze the pools, but the ice is likely to melt eventually.
+If you don't have a source of [[levitation]], [[jumping]], or [[water walking boots]], you can still traverse the home level by evaporating pools with a [[wand of fire]], or luring a [[red dragon]] into breathing in the right direction. You can then walk to the temple through the resulting pits. A [[wand of cold]] or [[white dragon]] can freeze the pools, but the ice is likely to melt eventually.
 Try not to kill the dragons over water if you can avoid it; they carry many valuable scrolls, potions, and wands, and are likely to supply gray or silver [[dragon scales]] to turn into mail without the need to spend a wish on it.