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 A '''ring of adornment''' is a type of [[ring]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
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 ==Description==
-A [[hero]] [[putting on]] the ring of adornment gains the '''adornment''' property, which alters their [[charisma]] by its [[enchantment]] while it is [[worn]], and a ring that modifies the hero's charisma (i.e., it is not +0) is [[auto-identified]] when put on or [[removed]].{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|964|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|1078|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The ring can be [[charged]] to increase its enchantment.
+A [[hero]] [[putting on]] the ring of adornment gains the '''adornment''' property, which alters their [[charisma]] by its [[enchantment]] while it is [[worn]], and a ring that modifies the hero's charisma (i.e., it is not +0) is [[auto-identified]] when put on or [[removed]].{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|964|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|1078|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Charging]] the ring increases its enchantment if using a non-cursed source, and decreases it if using a cursed source.
 A hero [[Eating jewelry|eating the ring]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully absorbing its magic and gaining a temporary bonus or penalty to charisma based on the ring's enchantment{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1959|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2005|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;this auto-identifies the ring if this bonus changes the hero's charisma, and lasts until the hero changes forms or returns to normal.{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2007|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-Most monsters will not wear this ring with the exception of [[foocubi]], who have special interactions with rings of adornment in the hero's open inventory regardless of if they are identified:
+Most monsters will not wear this ring with the exception of [[foocubi]], who have special interactions with rings of adornment in the hero's open inventory even if they are not identified to the hero:
 * An incubus may offer to put the ring on one of the hero's [[fingers]], while a succubus may ask the hero for it&mdash;both prompts occur with a {{frac|CHA|20}} chance (where CHA is the hero's charisma ''before'' donning or doffing the ring) if they are not [[deaf]], and the foocubus will otherwise put the ring on the hero or take the ring to wear.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2478|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2508|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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 ** If removing a ring in the above manner causes the hero to change location (e.g. their [[ring of levitation]] was removed above a [[hole]] that they then fell through), the seduction is aborted.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2539|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=ring_check|comment=Another position check occurs here}}
-The foocubus will try to take off the hero's [[gloves]] before putting on a ring of adornment or taking a worn one, and will leave the ring alone if the hero's gloves are still on after that attempt.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2471|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+The foocubus will try to take off the hero's [[gloves]] before attempting to put a ring of adornment on the hero or take a currently-worn one, and will leave the ring alone if the hero's gloves are still on after that attempt.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2471|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==

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 A [[hero]] [[putting on]] the ring of adornment gains the '''adornment''' property, which alters their [[charisma]] by its [[enchantment]] while it is [[worn]], and a ring that modifies the hero's charisma (i.e., it is not +0) is [[auto-identified]] when put on or [[removed]].{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|964|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|1078|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The ring can be [[charged]] to increase its enchantment.
-A hero [[Eating jewelry|eating the ring]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully absorbing its magic and gaining a temporary bonus to charisma based on the ring's enchantment{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1959|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2005|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;this auto-identifies the ring if this bonus changes the hero's charisma, and lasts until the hero changes forms or returns to normal.{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2007|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+A hero [[Eating jewelry|eating the ring]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully absorbing its magic and gaining a temporary bonus or penalty to charisma based on the ring's enchantment{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1959|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2005|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;this auto-identifies the ring if this bonus changes the hero's charisma, and lasts until the hero changes forms or returns to normal.{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2007|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 Most monsters will not wear this ring with the exception of [[foocubi]], who have special interactions with rings of adornment in the hero's open inventory regardless of if they are identified:

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 ==Description==
-A [[hero]] [[putting on]] the ring of adornment gains the '''adornment''' property, which alters their [[charisma]] by its [[enchantment]] while it is [[worn]], and a ring that modifies the hero's charisma (i.e., it is not +0) is [[auto-identified]] when put on or [[removed]]. The ring can be [[charged]] to increase its enchantment.
+A [[hero]] [[putting on]] the ring of adornment gains the '''adornment''' property, which alters their [[charisma]] by its [[enchantment]] while it is [[worn]], and a ring that modifies the hero's charisma (i.e., it is not +0) is [[auto-identified]] when put on or [[removed]].{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|964|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/do_wear.c|1078|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} The ring can be [[charged]] to increase its enchantment.
 A hero [[Eating jewelry|eating the ring]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully absorbing its magic and gaining a temporary bonus to charisma based on the ring's enchantment{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1959|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2005|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;this auto-identifies the ring if this bonus changes the hero's charisma, and lasts until the hero changes forms or returns to normal.{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2007|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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 ==Variants==
 ===NetHack brass===
 In [[NetHack brass]], a female hero wearing a [[katyusha]] gains adornment, with a bonus to charisma equal to its enchantment the same as a ring of adornment.

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 A [[hero]] [[putting on]] the ring of adornment gains the '''adornment''' property, which alters their [[charisma]] by its [[enchantment]] while it is [[worn]], and a ring that modifies the hero's charisma (i.e., it is not +0) is [[auto-identified]] when put on or [[removed]]. The ring can be [[charged]] to increase its enchantment.
-A hero [[Eating jewelry|eating the ring]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully absorbing its magic and gaining a temporary bonus to charisma based on the ring's enchantment&mdash;this auto-identifies the ring if this bonus changes the hero's charisma, and lasts until the hero changes forms or returns to normal.
+A hero [[Eating jewelry|eating the ring]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully absorbing its magic and gaining a temporary bonus to charisma based on the ring's enchantment{{refsrc|src/eat.c|1959|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2005|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}&mdash;this auto-identifies the ring if this bonus changes the hero's charisma, and lasts until the hero changes forms or returns to normal.{{refsrc|src/eat.c|2007|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 Most monsters will not wear this ring with the exception of [[foocubi]], who have special interactions with rings of adornment in the hero's open inventory regardless of if they are identified:
 * An incubus may offer to put the ring on one of the hero's [[fingers]], while a succubus may ask the hero for it&mdash;both prompts occur with a {{frac|CHA|20}} chance (where CHA is the hero's charisma ''before'' donning or doffing the ring) if they are not [[deaf]], and the foocubus will otherwise put the ring on the hero or take the ring to wear.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2478|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2508|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-* If a female hero is already wearing two rings and neither of them are rings of adornment, and she has a ring of adornment in open inventory, the incubus may replace the worn ring on the left hand with that ring of adornment;{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2494|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} if removing a ring to make space for the ring of adornment causes the hero to change location, the seduction is aborted.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2539|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=ring_check|comment=Another position check occurs here}}
+** If a female hero is already wearing two rings and neither of them are rings of adornment, and she has a ring of adornment in open inventory, an incubus may replace the worn ring on the left hand with that ring of adornment.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2494|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 The foocubus will try to take off the hero's [[gloves]] before putting on a ring of adornment or taking a worn one, and will leave the ring alone if the hero's gloves are still on after that attempt.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2471|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}

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-A '''ring of adornment''' is a type of [[ring]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. modifies [[charisma]].
+A '''ring of adornment''' is a type of [[ring]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''.
 ==Generation==
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 ==Description==
-While worn, the ring of adornment increases or decreases the hero's [[charisma]] by its [[enchantment]]. A ring of adornment that modifies the hero's charisma is [[auto-identified]].
+While worn, the ring of adornment grants the '''adornment''' property and increases or decreases the hero's [[charisma]] by its [[enchantment]]. A ring of adornment that modifies the hero's charisma is [[auto-identified]].
 [[Foocubi]] have special interactions with engagement rings in the hero's open inventory, whether or not it is identified: An incubus may offer to put the ring on one of the hero's [[fingers]], while a succubus may ask the hero for it - both prompts occur with a {{frac|CHA|20}} chance (where CHA is the hero's charisma ''before'' donning or doffing the ring) if they are not [[deaf]], and the foocubus will otherwise put the ring on the hero or take the ring to wear.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2478|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2508|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} If a female hero is already wearing two rings and neither of them are rings of adornment, and she has a ring of adornment in open inventory, the incubus may replace the worn ring on the left hand with that ring of adornment;{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2494|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} if removing a ring to make space for the ring of adornment causes the hero to change location, the seduction is aborted.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2539|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=ring_check|comment=Another position check occurs here}} The foocubus will try to take off the hero's [[gloves]] before putting on a ring of adornment or taking a worn one, and will leave the ring alone if the hero's gloves are still on after that attempt.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2471|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
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 The ring of adornment first appears in Hack 1.21, which is based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]]. From these versions to [[NetHack 2.3e]], the ring is useless since charisma is not included as an attribute until [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
 ==References==

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-Wearing a '''ring of adornment''' modifies [[charisma]].
+A '''ring of adornment''' is a type of [[ring]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. modifies [[charisma]].
-== Identification ==
+==Generation==
-Dropping a ring of adornment into a [[sink]] produces the message, "The faucets flash brightly for a moment."
+General [[store]]s and jewelers shops can sell rings of adornment.
-== Effects ==
+==Description==
-The change in charisma is equal to the ring's [[enchantment]]; the enchantment can be altered by [[charging]].
+[[Foocubi]] have special interactions with engagement rings in the hero's open inventory, whether or not it is identified: An incubus may offer to put the ring on one of the hero's [[fingers]], while a succubus may ask the hero for it - both prompts occur with a {{frac|CHA|20}} chance (where CHA is the hero's charisma ''before'' donning or doffing the ring) if they are not [[deaf]], and the foocubus will otherwise put the ring on the hero or take the ring to wear.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2478|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2508|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} If a female hero is already wearing two rings and neither of them are rings of adornment, and she has a ring of adornment in open inventory, the incubus may replace the worn ring on the left hand with that ring of adornment;{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2494|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} if removing a ring to make space for the ring of adornment causes the hero to change location, the seduction is aborted.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2539|version=NetHack 3.6.7|name=ring_check|comment=Another position check occurs here}} The foocubus will try to take off the hero's [[gloves]] before putting on a ring of adornment or taking a worn one, and will leave the ring alone if the hero's gloves are still on after that attempt.{{refsrc|src/mhitu.c|2471|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Succubus|Succubi]] will steal or ask for rings of adornment ("That <ring> looks pretty.  May I have it?" or "The succubus decides she'd like your <ring>, and takes it."). [[Incubus|Incubi]] will ask you to put on a ring of adornment if you're carrying one ("That <ring> looks pretty.  Would you wear it for me?" or "The incubus decides you'd look prettier wearing your <ring>, and puts it on your finger."). This happens regardless of the enchantment (positive, negative, or zero) on the ring.  Additionally, the ring will be identified.
+A [[hero]] [[Eating jewelry|eating the ring]] has a {{frac|3}} chance of successfully absorbing its magic and granting a temporary bonus to charisma based on the ring's enchantment until the hero changes forms or returns to normal. Monsters will not wear this ring.
-== History ==
+==Strategy==
-In the original [[Rogue (game)|Rogue]], a ring of adornment was usually [[cursed]] as it did nothing but take up ring space and cause [[ring hunger]]. Similarly, for [[Game history|earlier versions of NetHack]], rings of adornment had no effect.
+===Identification===
-== Strategy ==
+==History==
-Don't keep unidentified rings on your inventory, or an Incubus might make you wear a cursed one with negative enchantment.
+The ring of adornment first appears in Hack 1.21, which is based on [[Jay Fenlason's Hack]], and is included in the initial item list for [[Hack 1.0]]. From these versions to [[NetHack 2.3e]], the ring is useless since charisma is not included as an attribute until [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
 [[Category:Rings|Adornment]]