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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Breath 6d6 [[acid]], Tentacles 2d4 physical, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence drain]], Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence drain]], Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence drain]], [[Engulfing]] 6d6 [[digestion]]
+  |attacks=[[Breath weapon|breath]] 6d6 [[acid]], [[Tentacle attack|tentacles]] 2d4 physical, tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence drain]], tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence drain]], tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence drain]], [[engulfing]] 6d6 [[digestion]]
   |resistances conveyed=Cures [[stoning]]
-  |resistances=psychic, acid
+  |resistances=[[psychic resistance]], [[acid resistance]]
   |attributes={{attributes|A neothelid|animal=1|swim=1|slithy=1|nolimbs=1|acid=1|carnivore=1|nopoly=1|hostile=1|strong=1|nasty=1|neuter=1|mh_illithid=1}}
   |size=Gigantic
   |nutr=800
   |weight=3000
-  |reference=[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/v0.8.4/src/monst.c#L1398 EvilHack 0.8.4 - monst.c, line 1398]
+  |reference=[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/v0.9.1/src/monst.c#L1458 EvilHack 0.9.1 - monst.c, line 1458]
 }}
-A '''neothelid''', {{magenta|w}} is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. The neothelid is a [[slithy]], [[strong]], and [[carnivorous]] [[animal]] that is the result of a [[mind flayer larva]] undergoing [[Wikipedia:Neotony|neotony]] and becoming a [[gigantic]] [[worm]]-like creature. Neothelids will are immune to magical [[scaring]] and will [[grudge]] any monster that is not [[mindless]], and other [[Illithid (monster attribute)|illithids]] attack neothelids on sight. Neothelids cannot be made tame, and in Hack'EM, a neothelid that is somehow tamed may turn [[traitor]].
+A neothelid has an [[acid]] [[breath]] attack, four tentacle attacks (three of which can [[drain intelligence]]), and an [[engulfing]] attack that can [[digest]] targets. Neothelids possess [[acid resistance]] and [[psychic resistance]].
 A neothelid [[corpse]] is acidic to [[eat]].
 ==Generation==
-Neothelids are not [[Normal mechanism|randomly generated]], and normally-created neolithids are always hostile. They are not a valid form for [[polymorph]].
+Neothelids are not randomly generated, and normally-created neolithids are always hostile. They are not a valid polymorph form or genocide target.
-There is a {{frac|10}} chance of a neothelid being generated within a [[mind flayer nursery]] - the nursery on the middle floor of the [[Wizard's Tower (EvilHack)|Wizard's Tower]] has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating one on the middle square.
+There is a {{frac|10}} chance of a neothelid being generated within a [[mind flayer nursery]] tduring level creation&mdash;the nursery on the middle floor of the [[Wizard's Tower (EvilHack)|Wizard's Tower]] has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating one on the middle square.
 ==Strategy==
-Neothelids are one of the most dangerous monsters present in EvilHack: They move as fast as an unhasted, unburdened player, deal high physical damage, and can drain as much intelligence as a mind flayer in a single turn. Furthermore, their high level and gigantic size means they will be incredibly tanky, and they deliberately share a glyph with the [[purple worm]]. Luckily, due to their rarity, a hero often has time to amass a kit before possibly running into one.
+Neothelids are one of the most dangerous monsters present in EvilHack: They move as fast as an unhasted, unburdened hero, deal high physical damage, and can drain as much intelligence as a mind flayer in a single turn. Furthermore, their high level and gigantic size means they will be incredibly tanky, and they deliberately share a glyph with the [[purple worm]]. Luckily due to their rarity, a hero often has time to amass a kit before possibly running into one&mdash;be sure to [[far look]] any {{magenta|w}} that you encounter and make certain that you are not about to run headlong into this brain-eating beast!
-By the time they are likely to be encountered, the player will likely have [[reflection]] or [[acid resistance]] of some kind, making the breath a relative nuisance&mdash;the main danger a neothelid presents is its melee tentacle attacks. A hero's best bet is to wear an [[oilskin]] [[cloth]] [[helm]]; though intelligence can be protected by wearing a [[ring of sustain ability]], but [[amnesia]] will still cause loss of [[skills]] and [[spells]], making continuing the fight potentially difficult.
+By the time they are likely to be encountered, the hero will likely have [[reflection]] or [[acid resistance]] of some kind, making the breath a relative nuisance and leaving the intelligence drain as the primary danger a neothelid presents to them. A hero's best bet for handling a neolithid in melee is to [[wear]] an [[oilskin]] [[cloth]] [[helm]]&mdash;though intelligence can also be protected by [[putting on]] a [[ring of sustain ability]], the resulting [[amnesia]] will still cause loss of [[skills]] and [[spells]] and likely make continuing and/or surviving the fight potentially difficult.
-[[Illithid (starting race)|Illithid]] and [[Draugr (starting race)|draugr]] heroes are immune to the intelligence-draining effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster mind flayers. A viable strategy for other characters is to [[polyself]] into a variety of illithid (minus [[Illithid (monster)|illithids]] themselves and [[Alhoon (EvilHack)|alhoons]], which are not valid forms). Note that neothelids cannot use their tentacle attacks while digesting the hero, so a hero with an oilskin helm or psychic resistance it may be worth removing any rings of [[slow digestion]] to be intentionally swallowed, allowing them to land attacks easier while inside their stomach.
+[[Illithid (starting race)|Illithid]] and [[Draugr (starting race)|draugr]] heroes are immune to the intelligence-draining effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster mind flayers. A viable strategy for heroes of other races is to [[polyself]] into a variety of illithid (minus [[Illithid (EvilHack)|illithids]] themselves and [[Alhoon (EvilHack)|alhoons]], which are not valid forms). Note that neothelids cannot use their tentacle attacks while digesting the hero:a hero with a source of psychic resistance or a worn oilskin helm may also consider removing a worn [[ring of slow digestion]] to be intentionally swallowed, allowing them to land attacks easier while inside their stomach.
-Ranged attacks are generally effective against neothelids, and perhaps the safest option: A sufficiently large stack of [[missile]] weapons or [[attack wand]]s can work well, as can powerful [[attack spell]]s. [[Boulder fort]]s work well for heroes with acid resistance to keep neothelids out of melee range, as does simple kiting with a source of [[speed]]; [[centaur (starting race)|centaurs]] can additionally use their [[jumping]] abilities to maneuver around them. The neolithid's [[magic saving throw]] of 60 makes it difficult but possible to [[polymorph]] one or put it to [[sleep]].
+Ranged attacks are generally effective against neothelids, and perhaps the safest option: A sufficiently large stack of [[missile]] weapons or [[attack wand]]s can work well, as can powerful [[attack spell]]s. [[Boulder fort]]s work well for heroes with acid resistance to keep neothelids out of melee range, and simple kiting with a source of [[speed]] can also be effective&mdash;[[Centaur (starting race)|centaur]] heroes can additionally use their [[jumping]] abilities to maneuver around them. The neolithid's [[magic saving throw]] of 60 makes it difficult (but still possible) to [[polymorph]] one or put it to [[sleep]].
 ==Origin==
-Neothelids originate in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where they are the result of an [[Mind flayer larva|illithid larva]] failing to undergo "ceremorphosis". Illithid larvae are kept within a pool of cerebral fluid in the center of an illithid dwelling, which is also host to an "[[elder brain]]" - larvae that survive 10 years of development are then inserted into the brain of a sapient creature selected to be its host, and the elder brain typically consumes those that fail to undergo ceremorphosis. In a pool without an elder brain, the larva are forced to engage in cannibalism in order to survive: any larva that manages to live through the resulting chaos grows to the size of a dog and flees, feasting on rats and other vermin as it grows in size; this larva eventually makes its way to preexisting tunnel systems, typically purple worm tunnels, in order to travel.
+Neothelids originate in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where they are the result of an [[Mind flayer larva|illithid larva]] failing to undergo "ceremorphosis". Illithid larvae are kept within a pool of cerebral fluid in the center of an illithid dwelling, which is also host to an "[[elder brain]]"&mdash;larvae that survive 10 years of development are then inserted into the brain of a sapient creature selected to be its host, and the elder brain typically consumes those that fail to undergo ceremorphosis. In a pool without an elder brain, the larva are forced to engage in cannibalism in order to survive: any larva that manages to live through the resulting chaos grows to the size of a dog and flees, feasting on rats and other vermin as it grows in size; this larva eventually makes its way to preexisting tunnel systems, typically purple worm tunnels, in order to travel.
-Lone larva that survive this long and digest a sentient mind become neothelids - this causes a similar reaction to that of a larva undergoing actual ceremorphosis, and grants the neothelid self-awareness and psionic powers. These newly-empowered worm-like beasts then constantly hunt for new brains, dissolving their victims' bodies with acid breath and devouring the untouched brains. Neolithids are loathed by other illithids, who see them as abominations, and creating one deliberately is seen as a taboo.
+Lone larva that survive this long and digest a sentient mind become neothelids&mdash;this causes a similar reaction to that of a larva undergoing actual ceremorphosis, and grants the neothelid self-awareness and psionic powers. These newly-empowered worm-like beasts then constantly hunt for new brains, dissolving their victims' bodies with acid breath and devouring the untouched brains. Neolithids are loathed by other illithids, who see them as abominations, and creating one deliberately is seen as a taboo.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
 {{encyclopedia|
-	Neothelids are extremely rare creatures, so called as they were
+Neothelids are extremely rare creatures, so called as they were
-	illithid larvae who had undergone neoteny.  They typically
+illithid larvae who had undergone neoteny.  They typically
-	appeared once a mind flayer society was destroyed and the larva
+appeared once a mind flayer society was destroyed and the larva
-	nursery left unsupervised.  The larval illithids engaged in
+nursery left unsupervised.  The larval illithids engaged in
-	cannibalism until the last survivor became a gargantuan leviathan
+cannibalism until the last survivor became a gargantuan leviathan
-	loathed by all, especially mind flayers themselves.  Neothelids
+loathed by all, especially mind flayers themselves.  Neothelids
-	are slime-covered worms with a quadri-tentacled mouth that resembled
+are slime-covered worms with a quadri-tentacled mouth that resembled
-	gigantic versions of illithid larvae.  They were often mistaken for
+gigantic versions of illithid larvae.  They were often mistaken for
-	purple worms due to their purple skin, and massive larval body
+purple worms due to their purple skin, and massive larval body
-	structure.
+structure.}}<!--{{variant-36X}}-->
 [[Category:EvilHack monsters]]
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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Breath 6d6 [[acid]], Tentacles 2d4 physical, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence]] drain, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence]] drain, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence]] drain, [[Engulfing]] 6d6 [[digestion]]
+  |attacks=Breath 6d6 [[acid]], Tentacles 2d4 physical, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence drain]], Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence drain]], Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence drain]], [[Engulfing]] 6d6 [[digestion]]
   |resistances conveyed=Cures [[stoning]]
   |resistances=psychic, acid
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   |nutr=800
   |weight=3000
-  |reference=[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/master/src/monst.c#L1329 EvilHack - monst.c, line 1329]
+  |reference=[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/v0.8.4/src/monst.c#L1398 EvilHack 0.8.4 - monst.c, line 1398]
 }}
-A '''neothelid''', {{magenta|w}} is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. The neothelid is a [[slithy]], [[strong]], and [[carnivorous]] [[animal]] that is the result of a [[mind flayer larva]] undergoing [[Wikipedia:Neotony|neotony]] and becoming a [[gigantic]] [[worm]]-like creature. Neothelids will are immune to magical [[scaring]] and will [[grudge]] any monster that is not [[mindless]], and other [[Illithid (monster attribute)|illithids]] attack neothelids on sight. In Hack'EM, a tame neothelid may turn [[traitor]].
+A '''neothelid''', {{magenta|w}} is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. The neothelid is a [[slithy]], [[strong]], and [[carnivorous]] [[animal]] that is the result of a [[mind flayer larva]] undergoing [[Wikipedia:Neotony|neotony]] and becoming a [[gigantic]] [[worm]]-like creature. Neothelids will are immune to magical [[scaring]] and will [[grudge]] any monster that is not [[mindless]], and other [[Illithid (monster attribute)|illithids]] attack neothelids on sight. Neothelids cannot be made tame, and in Hack'EM, a neothelid that is somehow tamed may turn [[traitor]].
 A neothelid has an [[acid]] [[breath]] attack, four tentacle attacks (three of which can [[brainlessness|drain intelligence]]), and an [[engulfing]] attack that can [[digest]] targets. Neothelids possess [[acid resistance]] and [[psychic resistance]].
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 ==Strategy==
-Neothelids are one of the most dangerous monsters present in EvilHack: They move as fast as an unhasted, unburdened player, deal high physical damage, and can drain as much intelligence as a mind flayer in a single turn. Furthermore, their high level and gigantic size means they will be incredibly tanky. Luckily, due to their rarity, the player often has time to prepare before facing one.
+Neothelids are one of the most dangerous monsters present in EvilHack: They move as fast as an unhasted, unburdened player, deal high physical damage, and can drain as much intelligence as a mind flayer in a single turn. Furthermore, their high level and gigantic size means they will be incredibly tanky, and they deliberately share a glyph with the [[purple worm]]. Luckily, due to their rarity, a hero often has time to amass a kit before possibly running into one.
-By the time they are likely to be encountered, the player will likely have [[reflection]] or [[acid resistance]] of some kind, making the breath a light nuisance - the main danger a neothelid presents is its melee tentacle attacks. Intelligence can be protected by wearing a [[ring of sustain ability]], but [[amnesia]] will still cause loss of [[skills]] and [[spells]], making continuing the fight potentially difficult. Note that neothelids cannot use their tentacle attacks while digesting the player; it may be worth removing any rings of [[slow digestion]] to be intentionally swallowed.
+By the time they are likely to be encountered, the player will likely have [[reflection]] or [[acid resistance]] of some kind, making the breath a relative nuisance&mdash;the main danger a neothelid presents is its melee tentacle attacks. A hero's best bet is to wear an [[oilskin]] [[cloth]] [[helm]]; though intelligence can be protected by wearing a [[ring of sustain ability]], but [[amnesia]] will still cause loss of [[skills]] and [[spells]], making continuing the fight potentially difficult.
-[[Illithid (starting race)|Illithid]] and [[Draugr (starting race)|draugr]] heroes are immune to the intelligence-draining effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster mind flayers. A viable strategy for other characters is to [[polyself]] into a variety of illithid (minus [[Illithid (monster)|illithids]] themselves and [[Alhoon (EvilHack)|alhoons]], which are not valid forms) or wear an [[oilskin]] [[cloth]] [[helm]] to prevent intelligence drain.
+[[Illithid (starting race)|Illithid]] and [[Draugr (starting race)|draugr]] heroes are immune to the intelligence-draining effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster mind flayers. A viable strategy for other characters is to [[polyself]] into a variety of illithid (minus [[Illithid (monster)|illithids]] themselves and [[Alhoon (EvilHack)|alhoons]], which are not valid forms). Note that neothelids cannot use their tentacle attacks while digesting the hero, so a hero with an oilskin helm or psychic resistance it may be worth removing any rings of [[slow digestion]] to be intentionally swallowed, allowing them to land attacks easier while inside their stomach.
-Ranged attacks are generally effective against neothelids, and perhaps the safest option: A sufficiently large stack of [[missile]] weapons or [[attack wand]]s can work well, as can powerful [[attack spell]]s. [[Boulder fort]]s work well for characters with acid resistance to keep neothelids out of melee range, as does simple kiting with a source of [[speed]]; [[centaur (starting race)|centaurs]] can additionally use their [[jumping]] abilities to maneuver around them. The neolithid's [[magic saving throw]] of 60 makes it difficult but possible to [[polymorph]] one or put it to [[sleep]].
+Ranged attacks are generally effective against neothelids, and perhaps the safest option: A sufficiently large stack of [[missile]] weapons or [[attack wand]]s can work well, as can powerful [[attack spell]]s. [[Boulder fort]]s work well for heroes with acid resistance to keep neothelids out of melee range, as does simple kiting with a source of [[speed]]; [[centaur (starting race)|centaurs]] can additionally use their [[jumping]] abilities to maneuver around them. The neolithid's [[magic saving throw]] of 60 makes it difficult but possible to [[polymorph]] one or put it to [[sleep]].
 ==Origin==

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-A '''neothelid''', {{magenta|w}} is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. The neothelid is a [[slithy]], [[strong]], and [[carnivorous]] [[animal]] that is the result of a [[mind flayer larva]] undergoing [[Wikipedia:Neotony|neotony]] and becoming a [[gigantic]] [[worm]]-like creature. Neothelids will [[grudge]] any monster that is not [[mindless]], as they need brain matter to survive; [[mind flayer]]s will attack neothelids on sight, as they view them as abominations.
+A '''neothelid''', {{magenta|w}} is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. The neothelid is a [[slithy]], [[strong]], and [[carnivorous]] [[animal]] that is the result of a [[mind flayer larva]] undergoing [[Wikipedia:Neotony|neotony]] and becoming a [[gigantic]] [[worm]]-like creature. Neothelids will are immune to magical [[scaring]] and will [[grudge]] any monster that is not [[mindless]], and other [[Illithid (monster attribute)|illithids]] attack neothelids on sight. In Hack'EM, a tame neothelid may turn [[traitor]].
 A neothelid has an [[acid]] [[breath]] attack, four tentacle attacks (three of which can [[brainlessness|drain intelligence]]), and an [[engulfing]] attack that can [[digest]] targets. Neothelids possess [[acid resistance]] and [[psychic resistance]].
-A neothelid's [[corpse]] is acidic to [[eat]].
+A neothelid [[corpse]] is acidic to [[eat]].
 ==Generation==
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 ==Strategy==
-Neothelids are one of the most dangerous monsters present in EvilHack: They move as fast as an unhasted, unburdened player, deal high physical damage, and can drain as much intelligence as a [[mind flayer]] in a single turn. Furthermore, their high level and gigantic size means they will be incredibly tanky. Luckily, due to their rarity, the player often has time to prepare before facing one.
+Neothelids are one of the most dangerous monsters present in EvilHack: They move as fast as an unhasted, unburdened player, deal high physical damage, and can drain as much intelligence as a mind flayer in a single turn. Furthermore, their high level and gigantic size means they will be incredibly tanky. Luckily, due to their rarity, the player often has time to prepare before facing one.
 By the time they are likely to be encountered, the player will likely have [[reflection]] or [[acid resistance]] of some kind, making the breath a light nuisance - the main danger a neothelid presents is its melee tentacle attacks. Intelligence can be protected by wearing a [[ring of sustain ability]], but [[amnesia]] will still cause loss of [[skills]] and [[spells]], making continuing the fight potentially difficult. Note that neothelids cannot use their tentacle attacks while digesting the player; it may be worth removing any rings of [[slow digestion]] to be intentionally swallowed.
-Player [[Illithid (starting race)|illithids]] and [[Draugr (starting race)|draugr]] are immune to the intelligence-draining effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster [[mind flayer]]s. A viable strategy for other characters is to [[polyself]] into a variety of [[mind flayer]] (minus illithids and [[Alhoon (EvilHack)|alhoon]]s, which are not valid forms) or wear an [[oilskin]] [[cloth]] [[helm]] to prevent intelligence drain.
+[[Illithid (starting race)|Illithid]] and [[Draugr (starting race)|draugr]] heroes are immune to the intelligence-draining effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster mind flayers. A viable strategy for other characters is to [[polyself]] into a variety of illithid (minus [[Illithid (monster)|illithids]] themselves and [[Alhoon (EvilHack)|alhoons]], which are not valid forms) or wear an [[oilskin]] [[cloth]] [[helm]] to prevent intelligence drain.
 Ranged attacks are generally effective against neothelids, and perhaps the safest option: A sufficiently large stack of [[missile]] weapons or [[attack wand]]s can work well, as can powerful [[attack spell]]s. [[Boulder fort]]s work well for characters with acid resistance to keep neothelids out of melee range, as does simple kiting with a source of [[speed]]; [[centaur (starting race)|centaurs]] can additionally use their [[jumping]] abilities to maneuver around them. The neolithid's [[magic saving throw]] of 60 makes it difficult but possible to [[polymorph]] one or put it to [[sleep]].
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 Neothelids originate in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where they are the result of an [[Mind flayer larva|illithid larva]] failing to undergo "ceremorphosis". Illithid larvae are kept within a pool of cerebral fluid in the center of an illithid dwelling, which is also host to an "[[elder brain]]" - larvae that survive 10 years of development are then inserted into the brain of a sapient creature selected to be its host, and the elder brain typically consumes those that fail to undergo ceremorphosis. In a pool without an elder brain, the larva are forced to engage in cannibalism in order to survive: any larva that manages to live through the resulting chaos grows to the size of a dog and flees, feasting on rats and other vermin as it grows in size; this larva eventually makes its way to preexisting tunnel systems, typically purple worm tunnels, in order to travel.
-Lone larva that survive this far finally become neothelids upon digesting a sentient mind, which causes a similar reaction to that of a larva undergoing actual ceremorphosis, and grants the neothelid self-awareness and psionic powers. These newly-empowered worm-like beasts then constantly hunt for new brains, dissolving their victims' bodies with acid breath and devouring the untouched brains. Neolithids are loathed by illithids, who see them as abominations, and creating one deliberately is seen as a taboo.
+Lone larva that survive this long and digest a sentient mind become neothelids - this causes a similar reaction to that of a larva undergoing actual ceremorphosis, and grants the neothelid self-awareness and psionic powers. These newly-empowered worm-like beasts then constantly hunt for new brains, dissolving their victims' bodies with acid breath and devouring the untouched brains. Neolithids are loathed by other illithids, who see them as abominations, and creating one deliberately is seen as a taboo.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
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-A '''neothelid''', {{magenta|w}} is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. The neothelid is a [[slithy]], [[strong]], and [[carnivorous]] [[animal]] that is the result of a [[mind flayer larva]] undergoing [[Wikpedia:Neotony|neotony]] and becoming a [[gigantic]] [[worm]]-like creature. Neothelids will [[grudge]] any monster that is not [[mindless]], as they need brain matter to survive; [[mind flayer]]s will attack neothelids on sight, as they view them as abominations.
+A '''neothelid''', {{magenta|w}} is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. The neothelid is a [[slithy]], [[strong]], and [[carnivorous]] [[animal]] that is the result of a [[mind flayer larva]] undergoing [[Wikipedia:Neotony|neotony]] and becoming a [[gigantic]] [[worm]]-like creature. Neothelids will [[grudge]] any monster that is not [[mindless]], as they need brain matter to survive; [[mind flayer]]s will attack neothelids on sight, as they view them as abominations.
 A neothelid has an [[acid]] [[breath]] attack, four tentacle attacks (three of which can [[brainlessness|drain intelligence]]), and an [[engulfing]] attack that can [[digest]] targets. Neothelids possess [[acid resistance]] and [[psychic resistance]].

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   |frequency=0
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Breath 6d6 [[acid]], Tentacles 2d4, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence]] drain, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence]] drain, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence]] drain, [[Engulfing]] 6d6 [[digestion]]
+  |attacks=Breath 6d6 [[acid]], Tentacles 2d4 physical, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence]] drain, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence]] drain, Tentacles 2d4 [[intelligence]] drain, [[Engulfing]] 6d6 [[digestion]]
   |resistances conveyed=Cures [[stoning]]
-  |resistances=psychic,acid
+  |resistances=psychic, acid
   |attributes={{attributes|A neothelid|animal=1|swim=1|slithy=1|nolimbs=1|acid=1|carnivore=1|nopoly=1|hostile=1|strong=1|nasty=1|neuter=1|mh_illithid=1}}
   |size=Gigantic
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-A '''neothelid''', {{magenta|w}} is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. It is a [[slithy]], [[strong]], [[carnivorous]] [[animal]] that has [[acid]] breath, four tentacle attacks (three of which can [[brainlessness|drain your intelligence]]), and an [[engulfing]] attack that can [[digest]] you.
+A '''neothelid''', {{magenta|w}} is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. The neothelid is a [[slithy]], [[strong]], and [[carnivorous]] [[animal]] that is the result of a [[mind flayer larva]] undergoing [[Wikpedia:Neotony|neotony]] and becoming a [[gigantic]] [[worm]]-like creature. Neothelids will [[grudge]] any monster that is not [[mindless]], as they need brain matter to survive; [[mind flayer]]s will attack neothelids on sight, as they view them as abominations.
-Neothelids will attack anything that isn't [[mindless]], as they need brain matter to survive. [[mind flayer|Mind flayers]] will attack neothelids on sight, as they view them as abominations.
+A neothelid has an [[acid]] [[breath]] attack, four tentacle attacks (three of which can [[brainlessness|drain intelligence]]), and an [[engulfing]] attack that can [[digest]] targets. Neothelids possess [[acid resistance]] and [[psychic resistance]].
 ==Generation==
-Neothelids are never [[Normal mechanism|randomly generated normally]], and are not a valid form for [[polymorph]]. Neolithids that are generated are always hostile.
+Neothelids are not [[Normal mechanism|randomly generated]], and normally-created neolithids are always hostile. They are not a valid form for [[polymorph]].
-There is a {{frac|10}} chance of a neothelid inhabiting any [[Special room (EvilHack)|mind flayer nursery]], and a {{frac|2}} chance of one appearing within the nursery on the middle floor of the [[Wizard's Tower (EvilHack)|Wizard's Tower]].
+There is a {{frac|10}} chance of a neothelid being generated within a [[mind flayer nursery]] - the nursery on the middle floor of the [[Wizard's Tower (EvilHack)|Wizard's Tower]] has a {{frac|2}} chance of generating one on the middle square.
 ==Strategy==
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 By the time they are likely to be encountered, the player will likely have [[reflection]] or [[acid resistance]] of some kind, making the breath a light nuisance - the main danger a neothelid presents is its melee tentacle attacks. Intelligence can be protected by wearing a [[ring of sustain ability]], but [[amnesia]] will still cause loss of [[skills]] and [[spells]], making continuing the fight potentially difficult. Note that neothelids cannot use their tentacle attacks while digesting the player; it may be worth removing any rings of [[slow digestion]] to be intentionally swallowed.
-Player [[Illithid (starting race)|illithids]] are immune to both effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster [[mind flayer]]s. A viable strategy is to [[polyself]] into a variety of [[mind flayer]] (minus illithids, which are not a valid polymorphable form) or wear an [[oilskin]] [[cloth]] [[helm]] to prevent intelligence drain.
+Player [[Illithid (starting race)|illithids]] and [[Draugr (starting race)|draugr]] are immune to the intelligence-draining effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster [[mind flayer]]s. A viable strategy for other characters is to [[polyself]] into a variety of [[mind flayer]] (minus illithids and [[Alhoon (EvilHack)|alhoon]]s, which are not valid forms) or wear an [[oilskin]] [[cloth]] [[helm]] to prevent intelligence drain.
-Ranged attacks are generally effective against neothelids, and perhaps the safest option: A sufficiently large stack of [[missile]] weapons or [[attack wand]]s can work well, as do powerful [[attack spell]]s. [[Boulder fort]]s work well to keep neothelids out of melee range, as does simple kiting with a source of [[speed]]; [[centaur (starting race)|centaurs]] can additionally use their [[jumping]] abilities to maneuver. The neolithid's [[magic saving throw]] of 60 makes it difficult but possible to [[polymorph]] one or put it to [[sleep]].
+Ranged attacks are generally effective against neothelids, and perhaps the safest option: A sufficiently large stack of [[missile]] weapons or [[attack wand]]s can work well, as can powerful [[attack spell]]s. [[Boulder fort]]s work well for characters with acid resistance to keep neothelids out of melee range, as does simple kiting with a source of [[speed]]; [[centaur (starting race)|centaurs]] can additionally use their [[jumping]] abilities to maneuver around them. The neolithid's [[magic saving throw]] of 60 makes it difficult but possible to [[polymorph]] one or put it to [[sleep]].
 ==Origin==
-Neothelids originate in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where they are the result of an [[Mind flayer larva|illithid larva]] failing to undergo "ceremorphosis". Illithid larvae are kept within a pool of cerebral fluid in the center of an illithid dwelling, which is also host to an "[[elder brain]]" - larvae that survive 10 years of development are then inserted into the brain of a sapient creature selected to be its host, and the elder brain typically consumes those that fail to undergo ceremorphosis. In a pool without an elder brain, the larva are forced to engage in cannibalism in order to survive: any larva that manages to live through the resulting chaos grows to the size of a dog and flees, feasts on rats and other vermin as it grows in size; this larva eventually makes its way to preexisting tunnel systems, typically purple worm tunnels, in order to travel.
+Neothelids originate in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where they are the result of an [[Mind flayer larva|illithid larva]] failing to undergo "ceremorphosis". Illithid larvae are kept within a pool of cerebral fluid in the center of an illithid dwelling, which is also host to an "[[elder brain]]" - larvae that survive 10 years of development are then inserted into the brain of a sapient creature selected to be its host, and the elder brain typically consumes those that fail to undergo ceremorphosis. In a pool without an elder brain, the larva are forced to engage in cannibalism in order to survive: any larva that manages to live through the resulting chaos grows to the size of a dog and flees, feasting on rats and other vermin as it grows in size; this larva eventually makes its way to preexisting tunnel systems, typically purple worm tunnels, in order to travel.
 Lone larva that survive this far finally become neothelids upon digesting a sentient mind, which causes a similar reaction to that of a larva undergoing actual ceremorphosis, and grants the neothelid self-awareness and psionic powers. These newly-empowered worm-like beasts then constantly hunt for new brains, dissolving their victims' bodies with acid breath and devouring the untouched brains. Neolithids are loathed by illithids, who see them as abominations, and creating one deliberately is seen as a taboo.

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 By the time they are likely to be encountered, the player will likely have [[reflection]] or [[acid resistance]] of some kind, making the breath a light nuisance - the main danger a neothelid presents is its melee tentacle attacks. Intelligence can be protected by wearing a ring of [[sustain ability]], but [[amnesia]] will still cause loss of [[skills]] and [[spells]], making continuing the fight potentially difficult. Note that neothelids cannot use their tentacle attacks while digesting the player; it may be worth removing any rings of [[slow digestion]] to be intentionally swallowed.
-Player [[Illithid (starting race)|illithids]] are immune to both effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster [[mind flayer]]s. A viable strategy is to [[polyself]] into a variety of [[mind flayer]] (note that illithids specifically are not a valid polymorphable form). Another strategy to nullify the effects is to wear an oilskin [[helm]]. The only danger posed in melee from a neothelid in this state would be physical damage.
+Player [[Illithid (starting race)|illithids]] are immune to both effects of the tentacle attacks, as are monster [[mind flayer]]s. A viable strategy is to [[polyself]] into a variety of [[mind flayer]] (minus illithids, which are not a valid polymorphable form) or wear an [[oilskin]] [[cloth]] [[helm]] to prevent intelligence drain.
 Ranged attacks are generally effective against neothelids, and perhaps the safest option: A sufficiently large stack of [[missile]] weapons or [[attack wand]]s can work well, as do powerful [[attack spell]]s. [[Boulder fort]]s work well to keep neothelids out of melee range, as does simple kiting with a source of [[speed]]; [[centaur (starting race)|centaurs]] can additionally use their [[jumping]] abilities to maneuver. The neolithid's [[magic saving throw]] of 60 makes it difficult but possible to [[polymorph]] one or put it to [[sleep]].