List of major consultations - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: some caps and touch-ups

2026-05-16T22:48:55Z

some caps and touch-ups

Umbire the Phantom: lede

2024-05-28T15:20:18Z

lede

Umbire the Phantom: pothole

2023-08-03T16:49:02Z

pothole

Actual-nh: Agreed re links close together; I'm not sure how "raise their prices" would be a better location to link, particularly considering Tourist effects...

2021-03-06T03:15:59Z

Agreed re links close together; I'm not sure how "raise their prices" would be a better location to link, particularly considering Tourist effects...

Umbire the Phantom: Still no need for two links to the same page right next to each other.

2021-03-06T03:12:35Z

Still no need for two links to the same page right next to each other.

Actual-nh: Links (to Charisma instead of to section, as I think you meant; moved mastermind to, well, mastermind)

2021-03-06T03:11:08Z

Links (to Charisma instead of to section, as I think you meant; moved mastermind to, well, mastermind)

Umbire the Phantom: Charisma already redirects there.

2021-03-06T00:43:12Z

Charisma already redirects there.

Actual-nh: Link re charisma

2021-03-05T20:20:51Z

Link re charisma

Actual-nh: Link to "travel" is misleading

2021-03-05T20:19:13Z

Link to "travel" is misleading

Qazmlpok: 3.6.0 added one consultation, regarding aligned priest donations. It also removed the ELBERETH and SINKS tags, which I believe are for conditional compilation (which no longer applies for those 2 options)

2016-12-04T17:31:50Z

3.6.0 added one consultation, regarding aligned priest donations. It also removed the ELBERETH and SINKS tags, which I believe are for conditional compilation (which no longer applies for those 2 options)

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 If thy [[wand]] hath run out of [[charge]]s, thou mayst [[wresting|zap it again and again]]; though naught will happen at first, verily, thy persistence shall be rewarded, as one last charge may yet be [[wrest]]ed from it!
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-Though the [[shopkeeper]]s be wary, thieves have nevertheless [[stealing from shops|stolen]] much by using their [[wand of digging|digging wands]] to hasten exits through the pavement.
+Though the [[shopkeeper]]s be wary, thieves have nevertheless [[Stealing from shops|stolen]] much by using their [[Wand of digging|digging wands]] to hasten exits through the pavement.
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-If thou hast had trouble with [[rust]] on thine [[armor]] or [[weapon]]s, thou shouldst know that thou canst prevent this by, while in a [[confused]] state, reading the [[scroll of enchant armor|magical parchments]] which normally are used to cause their [[enchantment]]. [[potion of oil|Unguents of lubrication]] may provide similar protection, albeit of a transitory nature.
+If thou hast had trouble with [[rust]] on thine [[armor]] or [[weapon]]s, thou shouldst know that thou canst prevent this by, while in a [[confused]] state, reading the [[Scroll of enchant armor|magical parchments]] which normally are used to cause their [[enchantment]]. [[Potion of oil|Unguents of lubrication]] may provide similar protection, albeit of a transitory nature.
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-Behold the [[cockatrice]], whose diminutive stature belies its hidden might. The cockatrice can [[petrify]] any ordinary being it contacts--save those wise adventurers who eat a dead [[lizard]] or [[acid blob|blob of]] [[acid]] when they feel themselves slowly turning to stone.
+Behold the [[cockatrice]], whose diminutive stature belies its hidden might. The cockatrice can [[petrify]] any ordinary being it contacts--save those wise adventurers who eat a dead [[lizard]] or [[Acid blob|blob of acid]] when they feel themselves slowly turning to stone.
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-While some wayfarers rely on scrounging finished [[armor|armour]] in the dungeon, the resourceful know the [[scroll of enchant armor|mystical means]] by which mail may be fashioned out of [[Dragon scale mail|scales from a dragon's hide]].
+While some wayfarers rely on scrounging finished [[armour]] in the dungeon, the resourceful know the [[Scroll of enchant armor|mystical means]] by which mail may be fashioned out of [[Dragon scale mail|scales from a dragon's hide]].
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-It is customarily known among travelers that [[potion of extra healing|extra-healing draughts]] may clear thy senses when thou art addled by [[hallucination|delusory visions]]. But never forget, the lowly [[potion]] which [[potion of sickness|makes one sick]] may be used for the same purpose.
+It is customarily known among travelers that [[Potion of extra healing|extra-healing draughts]] may clear thy senses when thou art addled by [[Hallucination|delusory visions]]. But never forget, the lowly [[potion]] which [[Potion of sickness|makes one sick]] may be used for the same purpose.
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-While the consumption of [[lizard]] flesh or [[holy water|water beloved of the gods]] may clear the muddled head, the application of the [[unicorn horn|horn]] of a [[unicorn|creature of utmost purity]] can alleviate many other afflictions as well.
+While the consumption of [[lizard]] flesh or [[Holy water|water beloved of the gods]] may clear the muddled head, the application of [[Unicorn horn|the horn of a creature of utmost purity]] can alleviate many other afflictions as well.
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 If thou wouldst travel quickly between distant locations, thou must be able to [[teleport control|control]] thy [[teleport]]s, and in a [[confused]] state misread the [[scroll of teleportation|scroll which usually teleports]] thyself locally. Daring adventurers have also performed the same feat sans need for scrolls or potions by stepping into a [[levelporter|particular ambuscade]].

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 The detection of [[bless]]ings and [[curse]]s is in the domain of the [[god]]s. They will make this information available to mortals who request it [[altar|at their places of worship]], or elsewhere for those mortals who devote themselves to the [[priest|service of the gods]].
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-At times, the gods may favor worthy supplicants with [[artifact weapon|named blades]] whose powers echo throughout legend. Learned wayfarers can reproduce [[Sting|blades of]] [[Orcrist|elven lineage]], hated of the [[orc]]s, without the need for such intervention.
+At times, the gods may favor worthy supplicants with [[artifact weapon|named blades]] whose powers echo throughout legend. Learned wayfarers can reproduce [[Sting|blades of]] [[Orcrist|elven lineage]], hated of the [[Orc (monster class)|orcs]], without the need for such intervention.
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 There are many stories of a [[Amulet of Yendor|mighty amulet]], the origins of which are said to be ancient Yendor. This amulet doth have awesome power, and the gods [[ascension|desire it greatly]]. Mortals mayst tap only portions of its terrible abilities. The stories tell of mortals [[clairvoyance|seeing what their eyes cannot see]] and seeking [[elemental planes|places of magical transportation]], while having this amulet in their possession. Others say a mortal must wear the amulet to obtain these powers. But verily, such power comes at great cost, to preserve the balance.

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 And where it is written "[[ad aerarium]]", diligent [[search]]ing will often reveal the way to a [[teleport trap|trap]] which sends one to the Magic Memory [[Vault]], where the riches of [[Croesus]] are stored; however, escaping from the vault with its gold is much harder than getting in.
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-It is well known that wily [[shopkeepers]] [[charisma|raise their prices]] whene'er they espy the [[Hawaiian shirt|garish apparel]] of the approaching [[tourist]] or the countenance of a disfavored patron. They favor the gentle of manner and the fair of face]]. The boor may expect unprofitable transactions.
+It is well known that wily [[shopkeepers]] raise their prices whene'er they espy the [[Hawaiian shirt|garish apparel]] of the approaching [[tourist]] or the countenance of a disfavored patron. They favor the gentle of manner and the [[charisma|fair of face]]. The boor may expect unprofitable transactions.
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 The cliche of the kitchen [[sink]] swallowing any unfortunate [[ring]]s that contact its pernicious surface reflecteth greater truth than many homilies, yet even so, few have developed the skill to [[sink#Identifying rings with a sink|identify enchanted rings]] by the transfigurations effected upon the voracious device's frame.

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 And where it is written "[[ad aerarium]]", diligent [[search]]ing will often reveal the way to a [[teleport trap|trap]] which sends one to the Magic Memory [[Vault]], where the riches of [[Croesus]] are stored; however, escaping from the vault with its gold is much harder than getting in.
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-It is well known that wily [[shopkeepers]] [[charisma|raise their prices]] whene'er they espy the [[Hawaiian shirt|garish apparel]] of the approaching [[tourist]] or the countenance of a disfavored patron. They favor the gentle of manner and the [[Charisma|fair of face]]. The boor may expect unprofitable transactions.
+It is well known that wily [[shopkeepers]] [[charisma|raise their prices]] whene'er they espy the [[Hawaiian shirt|garish apparel]] of the approaching [[tourist]] or the countenance of a disfavored patron. They favor the gentle of manner and the fair of face]]. The boor may expect unprofitable transactions.
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 The cliche of the kitchen [[sink]] swallowing any unfortunate [[ring]]s that contact its pernicious surface reflecteth greater truth than many homilies, yet even so, few have developed the skill to [[sink#Identifying rings with a sink|identify enchanted rings]] by the transfigurations effected upon the voracious device's frame.

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 And where it is written "[[ad aerarium]]", diligent [[search]]ing will often reveal the way to a [[teleport trap|trap]] which sends one to the Magic Memory [[Vault]], where the riches of [[Croesus]] are stored; however, escaping from the vault with its gold is much harder than getting in.
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-It is well known that wily [[shopkeepers]] [[charisma|raise their prices]] whene'er they espy the [[Hawaiian shirt|garish apparel]] of the approaching [[tourist]] or the countenance of a disfavored patron. They favor the gentle of manner and the fair of face. The boor may expect unprofitable transactions.
+It is well known that wily [[shopkeepers]] [[charisma|raise their prices]] whene'er they espy the [[Hawaiian shirt|garish apparel]] of the approaching [[tourist]] or the countenance of a disfavored patron. They favor the gentle of manner and the [[Charisma|fair of face]]. The boor may expect unprofitable transactions.
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 The cliche of the kitchen [[sink]] swallowing any unfortunate [[ring]]s that contact its pernicious surface reflecteth greater truth than many homilies, yet even so, few have developed the skill to [[sink#Identifying rings with a sink|identify enchanted rings]] by the transfigurations effected upon the voracious device's frame.
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 It is said that thou mayst gain entry to [[Moloch's sanctuary]], if thou darest, from a place where the [[vibrating square|ground vibrateth]] in the deepest depths of [[Gehennom]]. Thou needs must have the aid of three magical items. The pure sound of a [[Bell of Opening|silver bell]] shall announce thee. The terrible runes, read from [[Book of the Dead|Moloch's book]], shall cause the earth to tremble mightily. The [[candle|light]] of an enchanted [[Candelabrum of Invocation|candelabrum]] shall show thee the way.
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-In the deepest recesses of the Dungeons of Doom, guarding access to the nether regions, there standeth a [[castle]], wherein lieth a [[wand of wishing|wand of wishes]]. If thou wouldst gain entry, bear with thee an [[instrument]] of music, for the pontlevis may be charmed down with the [[Mastermind|proper melody]]. What notes comprise it only the gods know, but a musical mastermind may yet succeed by witful improvisation. However, the less perspicacious are not without recourse, should they be prepared to circumambulate the castle to the postern.
+In the deepest recesses of the Dungeons of Doom, guarding access to the nether regions, there standeth a [[castle]], wherein lieth a [[wand of wishing|wand of wishes]]. If thou wouldst gain entry, bear with thee an [[instrument]] of music, for the pontlevis may be charmed down with the proper melody. What notes comprise it only the gods know, but a musical [[mastermind]] may yet succeed by witful improvisation. However, the less perspicacious are not without recourse, should they be prepared to circumambulate the castle to the postern.
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 The gods are said to be pleased when offerings are given to the [[Aligned priest|priests]] who attend their [[temple]]s, and they may grant various favors to those who do so.  But beware!  To be young and frugal is better than to be old and miserly.

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 While the consumption of [[lizard]] flesh or [[holy water|water beloved of the gods]] may clear the muddled head, the application of the [[unicorn horn|horn]] of a [[unicorn|creature of utmost purity]] can alleviate many other afflictions as well.
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-If thou wouldst [[travel]] quickly between distant locations, thou must be able to [[teleport control|control]] thy [[teleport]]s, and in a [[confused]] state misread the [[scroll of teleportation|scroll which usually teleports]] thyself locally. Daring adventurers have also performed the same feat sans need for scrolls or potions by stepping into a [[levelporter|particular ambuscade]].
+If thou wouldst travel quickly between distant locations, thou must be able to [[teleport control|control]] thy [[teleport]]s, and in a [[confused]] state misread the [[scroll of teleportation|scroll which usually teleports]] thyself locally. Daring adventurers have also performed the same feat sans need for scrolls or potions by stepping into a [[levelporter|particular ambuscade]].
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 Almost all adventurers who come this way hope to pass the dread [[Medusa]]. To do this, the best advice is to keep thine eyes [[blindfold]]ed and to cause the creature to espy its [[reflection|own reflection]] in a mirror.

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 It is well known that wily [[shopkeepers]] [[charisma|raise their prices]] whene'er they espy the [[Shirt#Hawaiian_shirt|garish apparel]] of the approaching [[tourist]] or the countenance of a disfavored patron. They favor the gentle of manner and the fair of face. The boor may expect unprofitable transactions.
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 The cliche of the kitchen [[sink]] swallowing any unfortunate [[ring]]s that contact its pernicious surface reflecteth greater truth than many homilies, yet even so, few have developed the skill to [[sink#Identifying rings with a sink|identify enchanted rings]] by the transfigurations effected upon the voracious device's frame.
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 In the deepest recesses of the Dungeons of Doom, guarding access to the nether regions, there standeth a [[castle]], wherein lieth a [[wand of wishing|wand of wishes]]. If thou wouldst gain entry, bear with thee an [[instrument]] of music, for the pontlevis may be charmed down with the [[mastermind|proper melody]]. What notes comprise it only the gods know, but a musical mastermind may yet succeed by witful improvisation. However, the less perspicacious are not without recourse, should they be prepared to circumambulate the castle to the postern.
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-[[ELBERETH]]
+The gods are said to be pleased when offerings are given to the [[Aligned priest|priests]] who attend their [[temple]]s, and they may grant various favors to those who do so.  But beware!  To be young and frugal is better than to be old and miserly.
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 The name of [[Elbereth]] may [[scare|strike fear]] into the hearts of thine enemies, if thou dost [[engraving|write]] it upon the ground at thy feet. If thou maintainest the utmost calm, thy safety will be aided greatly, but beware lest thy [[dexterity|clumsy]] feet scuff the inscription, cancelling its potence.
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