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   |frequency=1
   |genocidable=Yes
-  |attacks=Weapon 1d6 physical, Kick 1d6 physical
+  |attacks=[[Weapon]] 1d6 [[Physical damage|physical]], Kick 1d6 physical
   |weight=2500
   |nutr=500
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   |reference=[[monst.c#line1152]]
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+A '''plains centaur''', {{monsym|plains centaur}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The plains centaur is a [[strong]] [[omnivorous]] [[humanoid]] that is the weakest of the [[Centaur (monster class)|centaur]] [[monster class]] and the only neutral monster of the group.
 A plains centaur has a weapon attack and a kick attack.
-If [[chatting]] to a peaceful or tame plains centaur, they will "discuss hunting".
+A peaceful or tame plains centaur will discuss hunting if the hero [[chat]]s to one.{{refsrc|src/sounds.c|806|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==Generation==
-Randomly generated plains centaurs may be peaceful towards [[neutral]] characters.
+Randomly generated plains centaurs may be peaceful towards [[neutral]] [[hero]]es.
 Plains centaurs may appear among the hostile monsters that generate in [[throne room]]s, as well the monsters randomly generated by [[looting]] a [[throne]] while [[confused]] and carrying gold (provided there is no [[chest]] on the level).{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|746|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=centaurs and throne rooms}}
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 Plains centaurs appear among the random {{white|C}} that are part of the first [[quest]] monster class for [[Ranger]]s and make up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters that are randomly generated on the [[Ranger quest]]; six plains centaurs are placed randomly across the home level at level creation. They also appear among the random {{white|C}} that are part of the second quest monster class for [[Tourist]]s and make up {{frac|6|175}} of the monsters that are randomly generated on the [[Tourist quest]].
-Plains centaurs have a {{frac|2}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a [[crossbow]] and 3–14 [[crossbow bolt|bolt]]s.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|461|nethack=3.6.7}}
+Plains centaurs have a {{frac|2}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a [[crossbow]] and 3–14 [[crossbow bolt]]s.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|461|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==
-Though not as strong as [[Forest centaur|forest]] or [[mountain centaur]]s, hostile plains centaurs are still quite vicious to deal with due to the combination of their 18 [[speed]], their likelihood of a ranged weapon, and the chance of generating with a dangerous [[wand]]; closing in to mitigate a ranged assault opens a character up to their melee attacks instead, which is especially rough for characters with low [[HP]] and/or AC.
+Though not as strong as [[Forest centaur|forest]] or [[mountain centaur]]s, hostile plains centaurs are still quite vicious to deal with due to the combination of their 18 [[speed]], their likelihood of a ranged weapon, and the chance of generating with a dangerous [[wand]]; closing in to mitigate a ranged assault opens a character up to their melee attacks instead, which is especially rough for heroes with low [[HP]], speed and/or AC.
-Characters with viable [[ranged attack]]s should make use of them in return, even if only to make melee-range combat much easier for proficient roles: magical options such as [[wand]]s or [[spell]]s are especially effective, since plains centaurs have no [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], and a [[pet]] can also weaken the centaur enough to finish them off. Centaur [[corpse]]s are quite filling for meat-eating pets and characters alike.
+Characters with viable [[ranged attack]]s should make use of them in return, even if only to make melee-range combat much easier for suitably-proficient roles: magical options such as [[wand]]s or [[spell]]s are especially effective, since plains centaurs have no [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], and a [[pet]] can also weaken the centaur enough to finish them off. Centaur [[corpse]]s are quite filling for meat-eating pets and heroes alike.
 ===As pets===
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 Unfortunately, plains centaurs can only obtain [[magic resistance]] from [[Magicbane]], and otherwise can only be protected by the character's own magic resistance if they are led over a [[polymorph trap]]. Their armor limitations also restrict them to wearing [[cornuthaum]]s for [[MC]], and on top of the usual cautions for steed-riding characters, they must be kept away from [[shapeshifter]] corpses if at all possible.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|Pets will no longer eat corpses that make them polymorph, unless they are starving or on the verge of becoming untame. Per {{commit|8d2407f}}, they can also gain intrinsics from eating other corpses as well. Large humanoids such as giants and other similar monsters can now wear [[mummy wrapping]]s, which also grant MC1; the [[amulet of guarding]] also boosts MC by 2, though a different amulet may be preferred for a centaur steed.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|8d2407f}}, pets can gain intrinsics from eating corpses. Per {{commit|f54485b9131fa945ac363e6531edabaa72ddb097}} and {{commit|f679a537d4a91b09da8c242106d8bd64479c77a6}}, pets will not eat corpses that make them polymorph, unless they are starving or on the verge of becoming untame&mdash;this is further refined via {{commit|64f6ae6d1965eb3543ae00a10bda5f3bb48127d0}} and {{commit|b363b702d755a3c84e003d2dd66d0be9c9598d91}} to include the corpses of [[genetic engineer]]s.
 ==History==
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 Centaurs feature in Roman mythology and were familiar figures in medieval art, bestiaries and heraldry; the work of Georges Dumézil argues for tracing centaurs back to the Indian ''[[wikipedia:Gandharva|gandharva]]'', and centaur-like beings also appear in Indian and Russian folklore. The centaur eventually became a staple of modern fantasy literature and other similar media, naturally including ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. The centaur of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' is part of the original 1974 set, and also appears in the 1st Edition Monster Manual. The "sylvan" centaur is the most common, and lives in temperate forests either alone or in small tribes, while the "nomadic" centaur was more likely to be encountered in plains and steppes, where they roamed in clans. The plains centaurs of ''NetHack'' may be based on the latter type.
-Centaurs are generally strong and proud, with nomadic centaurs being more aloof and introverted - they typically strive to find peace and balance with nature, but could act with violence when the need arose. Centaurs must eat a lot to fuel their large bodies and are known to overindulge, especially with wine and ale: a drunken centaur was much more prone to aggressive and violent behavior. Centaurs that feel a sense of wanderlust make excellent companions and occasionally even offer a ride to allies, but treat the suggestion of being used as a pack animal with derision. Sylvan centaurs are likelier to be friendly towards outsiders: as fellow forest-dwellers, they have good relations with elves, tolerate gnomes and halflings, and generally despise humans and dwarves, though they are not actively hostile to the latter two. Conversely, nomadic centaurs much prefer the company of their own kind. Sylvan centaurs typically fight using weapons and their front hooves, while nomadic centaurs favor distance attacks and very rarely use their hooves (if ever).
+Centaurs are generally strong and proud, with nomadic centaurs being more aloof and introverted&mdash;they typically strive to find peace and balance with nature, but could act with violence when the need arose. Centaurs must eat a lot to fuel their large bodies and are known to overindulge, especially with wine and ale: a drunken centaur was much more prone to aggressive and violent behavior. Centaurs that feel a sense of wanderlust make excellent companions and occasionally even offer a ride to allies, but treat the suggestion of being used as a pack animal with derision. Sylvan centaurs are likelier to be friendly towards outsiders: as fellow forest-dwellers, they have good relations with elves, tolerate gnomes and halflings, and generally despise humans and dwarves, though they are not actively hostile to the latter two. Conversely, nomadic centaurs much prefer the company of their own kind. Sylvan centaurs typically fight using weapons and their front hooves, while nomadic centaurs favor distance attacks and very rarely use their hooves (if ever).
 ==Variants==

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 Centaurs feature in Roman mythology and were familiar figures in medieval art, bestiaries and heraldry; the work of Georges Dumézil argues for tracing centaurs back to the Indian ''[[wikipedia:Gandharva|gandharva]]'', and centaur-like beings also appear in Indian and Russian folklore. The centaur eventually became a staple of modern fantasy literature and other similar media, naturally including ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. The centaur of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' is part of the original 1974 set, and also appears in the 1st Edition Monster Manual. The "sylvan" centaur is the most common, and lives in temperate forests either alone or in small tribes, while the "nomadic" centaur was more likely to be encountered in plains and steppes, where they roamed in clans. The plains centaurs of ''NetHack'' may be based on the latter type.
-Centaurs are generally strong and proud, with nomadic centaurs being more aloof and introverted - they typically strive to find peace and balance with nature, but could act with violence when the need arose. Centaurs must eat a lot to fuel their large bodies and are known to overindulge, especially with wine and ale: a drunken centaur was much more prone to aggressive and violent behavior. Centaurs that feel a sense of wanderlust make excellent companions and occasionally even offer a ride to allies, but treat the suggestion of being used as a pack animal with derision. Sylvan centaurs are likelier to be friendly towards outsiders: as fellow forest-dwewllers, they have good relations with elves, tolerate gnomes and halflings, and generally despise humans and dwarves, though they are not actively hostile to the latter two. Conversely, nomadic centaurs much prefer the company of their own kind. Sylvan centaurs typically fight using weapons and their front hooves, while nomadic centaurs favor distance attacks and very rarely use their hooves (if ever).
+Centaurs are generally strong and proud, with nomadic centaurs being more aloof and introverted - they typically strive to find peace and balance with nature, but could act with violence when the need arose. Centaurs must eat a lot to fuel their large bodies and are known to overindulge, especially with wine and ale: a drunken centaur was much more prone to aggressive and violent behavior. Centaurs that feel a sense of wanderlust make excellent companions and occasionally even offer a ride to allies, but treat the suggestion of being used as a pack animal with derision. Sylvan centaurs are likelier to be friendly towards outsiders: as fellow forest-dwellers, they have good relations with elves, tolerate gnomes and halflings, and generally despise humans and dwarves, though they are not actively hostile to the latter two. Conversely, nomadic centaurs much prefer the company of their own kind. Sylvan centaurs typically fight using weapons and their front hooves, while nomadic centaurs favor distance attacks and very rarely use their hooves (if ever).
 ==Variants==

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 A plains centaur has a weapon attack and a kick attack.
-A peaceful or tame plains centaur "discusses hunting" if you #[[chat]] to them.
+If [[chatting]] to a peaceful or tame plains centaur, they will "discuss hunting".
 ==Generation==
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 Plains centaurs may appear among the hostile monsters that generate in [[throne room]]s, as well the monsters randomly generated by [[looting]] a [[throne]] while [[confused]] and carrying gold (provided there is no [[chest]] on the level).{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|746|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=centaurs and throne rooms}}
-Four [[statue]]s of plains centaurs are featured on [[the Oracle]] level.
+Four [[statue]]s of plains centaurs are featured on [[Oracle (level)|the Oracle level]].
 Plains centaurs appear among the random {{white|C}} that are part of the first [[quest]] monster class for [[Ranger]]s and make up {{frac|24|175}} of the monsters that are randomly generated on the [[Ranger quest]]; six plains centaurs are placed randomly across the home level at level creation. They also appear among the random {{white|C}} that are part of the second quest monster class for [[Tourist]]s and make up {{frac|6|175}} of the monsters that are randomly generated on the [[Tourist quest]].
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 ==Strategy==
-Though not as strong as [[Forest centaur|forest]] or [[mountain centaur]]s, hostile plains centaurs are still quite vicious to deal with due to the combination of their 18 [[speed]], their likelihood of a ranged weapon, and the chance of generating with a dangerous [[wand]]; closing in to mitigate a ranged assault opens you up to their melee attacks instead, which is especially rough for characters with low [[HP]] and/or [[AC]].
+Though not as strong as [[Forest centaur|forest]] or [[mountain centaur]]s, hostile plains centaurs are still quite vicious to deal with due to the combination of their 18 [[speed]], their likelihood of a ranged weapon, and the chance of generating with a dangerous [[wand]]; closing in to mitigate a ranged assault opens a character up to their melee attacks instead, which is especially rough for characters with low [[HP]] and/or AC.
-Characters with viable [[ranged attack]]s should make use of them in return, even if only to make melee-range combat much easier for proficient roles: magical options such as [[wand]]s or [[spell]]s are especially effective, since plains centaurs have no [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], and a [[pet]] can also help weaken the centaur enough for you to finish them off. Centaur [[corpse]]s are quite filling for meat-eating pets and players alike.
+Characters with viable [[ranged attack]]s should make use of them in return, even if only to make melee-range combat much easier for proficient roles: magical options such as [[wand]]s or [[spell]]s are especially effective, since plains centaurs have no [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]], and a [[pet]] can also weaken the centaur enough to finish them off. Centaur [[corpse]]s are quite filling for meat-eating pets and characters alike.
 ===As pets===
-Though they are the weakest among centaurs, tame plains centaurs are still solid [[steed]]s, with the relatively unique ability to equip weapons and wear limited armor, use [[unicorn horn]]s to stave off status problems, and eat [[wraith]] corpses and [[quaff]] potions of {{! of|gain level}} to compensate for their normally-low [[HP]] caps. A [[potion of speed]] or [[wand of speed monster]] will boost the centaur's speed to a stellar 24, and they can gain [[reflection]] from amulets and shields; you can give them an unwanted neutral or unaligned [[artifact weapon]] to up their damage potential as well. Plains centaurs are much easier to keep fed, allowing non-[[Knight]]s to offset the [[tameness]] decrease from each riding attempt.
+Though they are the weakest among centaurs, tame plains centaurs are still solid [[steed]]s: they are one of the few mounts that can equip weapons, wear limited armor and use [[unicorn horn]]s to stave off status problems, though they require [[wraith]] corpses and potions of {{! of|gain level}} to compensate for their normally-low HP caps. A [[potion of speed]] or [[wand of speed monster]] will boost the centaur's speed to a stellar 24, and they can gain [[reflection]] from amulets and shields; they can also be given unwanted neutral or unaligned [[artifact weapon]]s to up their damage potential as well. Plains centaurs are much easier to keep fed, allowing non-[[Knight]]s to offset the [[tameness]] decrease from each riding attempt.
-Unfortunately, plains centaurs can only obtain [[magic resistance]] from [[Magicbane]], and otherwise can only be protected by your own magic resistance if you ride them over a [[polymorph trap]]. Their armor limitations also restrict them to wearing [[cornuthaum]]s for [[MC]], and on top of the usual cautions for steed-riding characters, they must be kept away from [[shapeshifter]] corpses if at all possible.
+Unfortunately, plains centaurs can only obtain [[magic resistance]] from [[Magicbane]], and otherwise can only be protected by the character's own magic resistance if they are led over a [[polymorph trap]]. Their armor limitations also restrict them to wearing [[cornuthaum]]s for [[MC]], and on top of the usual cautions for steed-riding characters, they must be kept away from [[shapeshifter]] corpses if at all possible.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|Pets will no longer eat corpses that make them polymorph, unless they are starving or on the verge of becoming untame. Per {{commit|8d2407f}}, they can also gain intrinsics from eating other corpses as well. Large humanoids such as giants and other similar monsters can now wear [[mummy wrapping]]s, which also grant MC1; the [[amulet of guarding]] also boosts MC by 2, though you may prefer a different amulet for a centaur steed.}}
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|Pets will no longer eat corpses that make them polymorph, unless they are starving or on the verge of becoming untame. Per {{commit|8d2407f}}, they can also gain intrinsics from eating other corpses as well. Large humanoids such as giants and other similar monsters can now wear [[mummy wrapping]]s, which also grant MC1; the [[amulet of guarding]] also boosts MC by 2, though a different amulet may be preferred for a centaur steed.}}
 ==History==

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 ==History==
 The plains centaur first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
 ==Variants==

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 Plains centaurs have a {{frac|2}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a [[crossbow]] and 3–14 [[crossbow bolt|bolt]]s.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|461|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==History==
 The plains centaur first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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 }}
-A '''plains centaur''', {{monsym|plains centaur}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
+A '''plains centaur''', {{monsym|plains centaur}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The plains centaur is the weakest of the [[Centaur (monster class)|centaur]] [[monster class]] and the only neutral centaur of the group.
 A plains centaur has a weapon attack and a kick attack.
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 A peaceful or tame plains centaur "discusses hunting" if you #[[chat]] to them.
-===Generation===
+==Generation==
 Randomly generated plains centaurs may be peaceful towards [[neutral]] characters.
 Plains centaurs may appear among the hostile monsters that generate in [[throne room]]s, as well the monsters randomly generated by [[looting]] a [[throne]] while [[confused]] and carrying gold (provided there is no [[chest]] on the level).{{refsrc|src/mkroom.c|746|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=centaurs and throne rooms}}
 Plains centaurs have a {{frac|2}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a [[crossbow]] and 3–14 [[crossbow bolt|bolt]]s.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|461|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
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 with the hills of Thessaly and the range of Erymanthos.
 {{right-align|[ Mythology of all races, Vol. 1, pp. 270-271 ]}}
-</poem>}}{{stub}}
+</poem>}}
 {{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Monsters]]

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−	#~~REDIRECT~~ [[~~Centaur~~]]	+	{{monster
		+	\|name=plains centaur
		+	\|difficulty=6
		+	\|level=4
		+	\|experience=49
		+	\|speed=18
		+	\|AC=4
		+	\|MR=0
		+	\|align=0
		+	\|frequency=1
		+	\|genocidable=Yes
		+	\|attacks=Weapon 1d6 physical, Kick 1d6 physical
		+	\|weight=2500
		+	\|nutr=500
		+	\|size=Large
		+	\|resistances=None
		+	\|resistances conveyed=None
		+	\|attributes={{attributes\|A plains centaur\|humanoid=1\|omnivore=1\|strong=1\|greedy=1\|collect=1\|infravisible=1}}
		+	\|reference=[[monst.c#line1152]]
		+	}}
		+
		+	A '''plains centaur''', {{monsym\|plains centaur}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
		+
		+	A plains centaur has a weapon attack and a kick attack.
		+
		+	A peaceful or tame plains centaur "discusses hunting" if you #[[chat]] to them.
		+
		+	===Generation===
		+	Randomly generated plains centaurs may be peaceful towards [[neutral]] characters.
		+
		+	Plains centaurs may appear among the hostile monsters that generate in [[throne room]]s, as well the monsters randomly generated by [[looting]] a [[throne]] while [[confused]] and carrying gold (provided there is no [[chest]] on the level).{{refsrc\|src/mkroom.c\|746\|version=NetHack 3.6.7\|comment=centaurs and throne rooms}}
		+
		+	Plains centaurs have a {{frac\|2}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory\|being generated with]] a [[crossbow]] and 3–14 [[crossbow bolt\|bolt]]s.{{refsrc\|src/makemon.c\|461\|nethack=3.6.7}}
		+
		+	==Encyclopedia entry==
		+	{{encyclopedia\|<poem>
		+	Of all the monsters put together by the Greek imagination
		+	the Centaurs (Kentauroi) constituted a class in themselves.
		+	Despite a strong streak of sensuality, in their make-up,
		+	their normal behaviour was moral, and they took a kindly
		+	thought of man's welfare. The attempted outrage of Nessos on
		+	Deianeira, and that of the whole tribe of Centaurs on the
		+	Lapith women, are more than offset by the hospitality of
		+	Pholos and by the wisdom of Cheiron, physician, prophet,
		+	lyrist, and the instructor of Achilles. Further, the
		+	Centaurs were peculiar in that their nature, which united the
		+	body of a horse with the trunk and head of a man, involved
		+	an unthinkable duplication of vital organs and important
		+	members. So grotesque a combination seems almost un-Greek.
		+	These strange creatures were said to live in the caves and
		+	clefts of the mountains, myths associating them especially
		+	with the hills of Thessaly and the range of Erymanthos.
		+	{{right-align\|[ Mythology of all races, Vol. 1, pp. 270-271 ]}}
		+	</poem>}}{{stub}}
		+	{{nethack-367}}
		+	[[Category:Monsters]]

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−	~~{{monster~~	+	#REDIRECT [[Centaur]]
−	~~\|name=plains centaur~~
−	~~\|symbol={{cyan\|C}}~~
−	~~\|tile=~~[[~~Image:plains centaur.png~~]]
−	~~\|difficulty=6~~
−	~~\|level=4~~
−	~~\|experience=51~~
−	~~\|speed=18~~
−	~~\|AC=4~~
−	~~\|MR=0~~
−	~~\|align= 0~~
−	~~\|frequency=Very rare~~
−	~~\|genocidable=Yes~~
−	~~\|attacks=Projectile as weapon or melee weapon for 1d6, Kick: 1d6~~
−	~~\|weight=2500~~
−	~~\|nutr= 500~~
−	~~\|size=large~~
−	~~\|resistances=None~~
−	~~\|resistances conveyed=None~~
−	~~\|attributes=humanoid~~
−
−	~~omnivore~~
−	}}
−
−	~~{{JAH}}~~
−
−	~~They are safe to eat.~~
−
−	~~{{stub}}~~

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		+	They are safe to eat.

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