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MrSurvivor1997: The Pharaoh is not mindless like the other mummies.

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The Pharaoh is not mindless like the other mummies.

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ Hmnyw-Pharaoh

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 The [[Hmnyw-Pharaoh]] has a {{frac|21}} chance of creating a pharaoh whenever he summons monsters to his position while he is not visible to the hero (who must have 40 [[insight]] to see him)&mdash;if the Hmnyw-Pharaoh is visible, he instead has a {{frac|8}} chance of creating a pharaoh whenever he summons monsters to his position. Pharaohs generated this way are not treated as summoned or temporary and ignore [[extinction]].
-A pharaoh is [[always generated with]] a [[prayer-warded wrapping]], a [[Gold (material)|golden]] [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]] of a pharaoh, a small +3 [[Object materials (dNetHack)|golden]] shepherd's crook, and a random golden [[amulet]]. All of the equipment a pharaoh generates with is [[cursed]].
+A pharaoh is [[always generated with]] a [[prayer-warded wrapping]], a [[Gold (material)|golden]] [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]] of a pharaoh, a [[Item size (dNetHack)|small]] +3 [[Object materials (dNetHack)|golden]] [[shepherd's crook]], and a random golden [[amulet]]. All of the equipment a pharaoh generates with is [[cursed]].
 A pharaoh [[Corpseless|does not leave a corpse]] upon death.

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 A '''pharaoh''', {{brightmagenta|M}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. A pharaoh is a powerful [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[mummy]] that is considered [[M2_PRINCE|a prince]] to their kind: they have [[Regeneration (property)|enhanced regeneration]], possess normal vision and [[infravision]], and will seek out [[magical item]]s to collect. Pharaohs are [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desire the [[Book of the Dead]].
-A pharaoh has a strong weapon attack and [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand]] weapon attack, will attempt to cast one clerical [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spell]] during each of their turns, and on death inflicts powerful [[mummy curse]]s: their dying curse will either inflict [[sickness]], cause [[mummy rot]] (or else drain [[constitution]] or [[charisma]] if the hero ''already'' has mummy rot), or else stop the hero's heart (killing them if they have less than 100 current HP, and otherwise dealing 10d8 damage). Pharaohs have skilled prowess in martial combat, and they possess [[shock resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]], along with resistance to damage from blunt and piercing weapons.
+A pharaoh has a strong weapon attack and [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand]] weapon attack, will attempt to cast one clerical [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spell]] during each of their turns, and on death inflicts powerful [[mummy curse]]s: their dying curse will either inflict [[sickness]], cause [[mummy rot]] (or drain [[constitution]] or [[charisma]] if the hero ''already'' has mummy rot), or else stop the hero's heart (killing them if they have less than 100 current HP, and otherwise dealing 10d8 damage). Pharaohs have skilled prowess in martial combat, and they possess [[shock resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]], along with resistance to damage from blunt and piercing weapons.
 A pharaoh is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if it is [[digested]] by the hero or another monster or else subjected to [[Ahazu]] (which circumvents hazardous effects from consuming a monster or their [[corpse]]).

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-A '''pharaoh''', {{brightmagenta|M}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. A pharaoh is a powerful [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[mummy]] that is considered [[M2_PRINCE|a prince]] to their kind: they have [[Regeneration (property)|enhanced regeneration]], possess normal vision and [[infravision]], and will seek out [[magical item]]s to collect. Pharaohs are [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desire the [[Book of the Dead]]. Unlike other mummies, the pharaoh is not [[mindless]].
+A '''pharaoh''', {{brightmagenta|M}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. A pharaoh is a powerful [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[mummy]] that is considered [[M2_PRINCE|a prince]] to their kind: they have [[Regeneration (property)|enhanced regeneration]], possess normal vision and [[infravision]], and will seek out [[magical item]]s to collect. Pharaohs are [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desire the [[Book of the Dead]].
 A pharaoh has a strong weapon attack and [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand]] weapon attack, will attempt to cast one clerical [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spell]] during each of their turns, and on death inflicts powerful [[mummy curse]]s: their dying curse will either inflict [[sickness]], cause [[mummy rot]] (or else drain [[constitution]] or [[charisma]] if the hero ''already'' has mummy rot), or else stop the hero's heart (killing them if they have less than 100 current HP, and otherwise dealing 10d8 damage). Pharaohs have skilled prowess in martial combat, and they possess [[shock resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]], along with resistance to damage from blunt and piercing weapons.

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-A '''pharaoh''', {{brightmagenta|M}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. A pharaoh is a powerful [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[mummy]] that is considered [[M2_PRINCE|a prince]] to their kind: they have [[Regeneration (property)|enhanced regeneration]], possess normal vision and [[infravision]], and will seek out [[magical item]]s to collect. Pharaohs are [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desire the [[Book of the Dead]].
+A '''pharaoh''', {{brightmagenta|M}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. A pharaoh is a powerful [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[mummy]] that is considered [[M2_PRINCE|a prince]] to their kind: they have [[Regeneration (property)|enhanced regeneration]], possess normal vision and [[infravision]], and will seek out [[magical item]]s to collect. Pharaohs are [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desire the [[Book of the Dead]]. Unlike other mummies, the pharaoh is not [[mindless]].
 A pharaoh has a strong weapon attack and [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand]] weapon attack, will attempt to cast one clerical [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spell]] during each of their turns, and on death inflicts powerful [[mummy curse]]s: their dying curse will either inflict [[sickness]], cause [[mummy rot]] (or else drain [[constitution]] or [[charisma]] if the hero ''already'' has mummy rot), or else stop the hero's heart (killing them if they have less than 100 current HP, and otherwise dealing 10d8 damage). Pharaohs have skilled prowess in martial combat, and they possess [[shock resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]], along with resistance to damage from blunt and piercing weapons.

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 A '''pharaoh''', {{brightmagenta|M}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. A pharaoh is a powerful [[Human (monster attribute)|human]] [[mummy]] that is considered [[M2_PRINCE|a prince]] to their kind: they have [[Regeneration (property)|enhanced regeneration]], possess normal vision and [[infravision]], and will seek out [[magical item]]s to collect. Pharaohs are [[covetous]] and capable of warping, and desire the [[Book of the Dead]].
-A pharaoh has a strong weapon attack and [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand]] weapon attack, will attempt to cast one clerical [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spell]] during each of their turns, and on death inflicts powerful [[mummy curse]]s: their dying curse will either inflict [[sickness]], cause [[mummy rot]] (or else drain [[constitution]] or [[charisma]] if the hero ''already'' has mummy rot), or else stop the hero's heart (killing them if they have less than 100 current HP, and otherwise dealing 10d8 damage). Pharaohs have skilled prowess in martial combat, and they possess [[shock resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]], along with resistance to blunt and piercing weapons that halves the damage they deal.
+A pharaoh has a strong weapon attack and [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand]] weapon attack, will attempt to cast one clerical [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spell]] during each of their turns, and on death inflicts powerful [[mummy curse]]s: their dying curse will either inflict [[sickness]], cause [[mummy rot]] (or else drain [[constitution]] or [[charisma]] if the hero ''already'' has mummy rot), or else stop the hero's heart (killing them if they have less than 100 current HP, and otherwise dealing 10d8 damage). Pharaohs have skilled prowess in martial combat, and they possess [[shock resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]], along with resistance to damage from blunt and piercing weapons.
-A pharaoh is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up when it is [[digested]] by the hero or another monster, or else are subjected to [[Ahazu]] (which circumvents hazardous effects from consuming a monster or their [[corpse]]).
+A pharaoh is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if it is [[digested]] by the hero or another monster or else subjected to [[Ahazu]] (which circumvents hazardous effects from consuming a monster or their [[corpse]]).
 Pharaohs can be [[Ward (dNetHack)|warded]] by the [[User:Chris/dNetHack/Elder Elemental Eye|Elder Elemental Eye]] at 4-fold or greater reinforcement.

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 ==Strategy==
-Pharaohs are strong [[dNetHack monster spells|clerical spellcasters]], having access to problematic spells that can inflict [[sickness]] or [[curse items]]. Killing a pharaoh without [[curse resistance]] is a foolish endeavor at best, as they will bestow the player with a variety of the most troublesome [[mummy curse]]s available, making them a very enticing target for [[genocide]].
+Pharaohs are strong clerical spellcasters, having access to problematic spells that can inflict [[sickness]] or [[curse items]]. Killing a pharaoh without [[curse resistance]] is a foolish endeavor at best, as they will bestow the player with a variety of the most troublesome mummy curses available, making them a very enticing target for [[genocide]].
 ==Origin==

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 A pharaoh has a strong weapon attack and [[Twoweapon#dNetHack|offhand]] weapon attack, will attempt to cast one clerical [[dNetHack monster spells|monster spell]] during each of their turns, and on death inflicts powerful [[mummy curse]]s: their dying curse will either inflict [[sickness]], cause [[mummy rot]] (or else drain [[constitution]] or [[charisma]] if the hero ''already'' has mummy rot), or else stop the hero's heart (killing them if they have less than 100 current HP, and otherwise dealing 10d8 damage). Pharaohs have skilled prowess in martial combat, and they possess [[shock resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[drain resistance]], and [[death resistance]], along with resistance to blunt and piercing weapons that halves the damage they deal.
-A pharaoh is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up when it is [[digest]]ed by the hero or another monster, or else subjected to [[Ahazu]] (which circumvents hazardous effects from consuming a monster or their corpse).
+A pharaoh is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up when it is [[digested]] by the hero or another monster, or else are subjected to [[Ahazu]] (which circumvents hazardous effects from consuming a monster or their [[corpse]]).
 Pharaohs can be [[Ward (dNetHack)|warded]] by the [[User:Chris/dNetHack/Elder Elemental Eye|Elder Elemental Eye]] at 4-fold or greater reinforcement.
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 "Pharaoh" is the vernacular term often used for the monarchs of ancient Egypt, who ruled from the First Dynasty (c. 3150 BCE) until the annexation of Egypt by the Roman Republic in 30 BCE. However, "king" was the most frequent term used regardless of gender by the ancient Egyptians for their monarchs through the middle of the Eighteenth Dynasty during the New Kingdom. The earliest confirmed instances of "pharaoh" used contemporaneously for a ruler were a letter to Akhenaten (reigned c. 1353–1336 BCE) or an inscription possibly referring to Thutmose III (c. 1479–1425 BCE). In ancient Egyptian society, religion was central to everyday life: one of the roles of the king or pharaoh was as an intermediary between the deities and the people, and they were thus deputised as civil and religious administrator.
-The king or pharaoh owned all of the land in Egypt, enacted laws, collected taxes, and served as commander-in-chief of the military; religiously, the king officiated over religious ceremonies and chose the sites of new temples. The king was responsible for maintaining Maat (mꜣꜥt), or cosmic order, balance, and justice, and part of this included going to war when necessary to defend the country or attacking others when it was believed that this would contribute to Maat, such as to obtain resources. During the early days prior to the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, the Deshret or the "Red Crown", was a representation of the kingdom of Lower Egypt; the Hedjet, the "White Crown", was worn by the kings of Upper Egypt. After the unification of both kingdoms, the official crown became the Pschent, the combination of both the red and white crowns. With time, new headdresses were introduced during different dynasties such as the Khat, Nemes, Atef, Hemhem crown, and Khepresh, and a combination of these headdresses or crowns worn together was often depicted.
+The king or pharaoh owned all of the land in Egypt, enacted laws, collected taxes, and served as commander-in-chief of the military; religiously, the king officiated over religious ceremonies and chose the sites of new temples. The king was responsible for maintaining ''Maat'' (mꜣꜥt), or cosmic order, balance and justice, and part of this included going to war when necessary to defend the country or attacking others when it was believed that this would contribute to Maat, such as to obtain resources. During the early days prior to the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, the ''Deshret'' or the "Red Crown", was a representation of the kingdom of Lower Egypt; the ''Hedjet'', the "White Crown", was worn by the kings of Upper Egypt. After the unification of both kingdoms, the official crown became the Pschent, the combination of both the red and white crowns. With time, new headdresses were introduced during different dynasties such as the ''Khat'', ''Nemes'', ''Atef'', ''Hemhem'' crown, and ''Khepresh'', and a combination of these headdresses or crowns worn together was often depicted.
 There are stories going back to the 19th century of a "curse of the pharaohs" or "mummy's curse" that is alleged to be cast upon anyone who disturbs the mummy of an ancient Egyptian, especially a pharaoh. This curse does not differentiate between thieves and archaeologists, and is claimed to cause bad luck, illness, or death. The modern origins and development of Egyptian mummy curse tales primarily in European cultures—including a shift from magic to science as an explanation, and their changing uses from condemning disturbance of the dead to entertaining horror film audiences—suggest that Egyptian curses are primarily a cultural phenomenon. Mummy curse stories multiplied after Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun: despite popular misconceptions, no curse was found inscribed in the Pharaoh's tomb.

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 Pharaohs are always created hostile, and are only randomly generated in [[Gehennom]].
-Pharaohs may be generated as [[minion]]s of [[Ptah]] and [[Thoth]]. The
+Pharaohs may be generated as [[minion]]s of [[Ptah]] and [[Thoth]].
 A pharaoh is [[always generated with]] a [[prayer-warded wrapping]], a [[Gold (material)|golden]] [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]] of a pharaoh, a small +3 [[Object materials (dNetHack)|golden]] shepherd's crook, and a random golden [[amulet]]. All of the equipment a pharaoh generates with is [[cursed]].