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'''Simurgh, who roosts on the Tree of Life''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]].

==Ritual, seal and taboo==
Simurgh's seal must be drawn on the ground of an outdoors level - certain [[quest]] branch levels are considered outdoors, and the ground floor of the [[Windowless Tower]] is an outdoors level that is always generated.

To remain bound to Simurgh, the character must not fall through [[trap door]]s or [[hole]]s.

==Mark==
A character that has Simurgh bound gains iron claws, as well as prismatic feathers that circle their head - both can be seen from a distance. The claws can be hidden with either [[gloves]] or a [[cloak]], while the feathers can be hidden with a [[helm]].

==Benefits==
While bound, Simurgh prevents the character from falling into trap doors, [[pit]]s, [[spiked pit]]s, and holes - the character can still deliberately use holes and trap doors with {{kbd|>}}, which unbinds Simurgh as noted above. Simurgh grants skill in [[enchantment spells]].

Simurgh's active powers are as follows:

* '''Unite the Earth and Sky''': Selects an adjacent [[square]] and creates a [[pool]] if there is a pit, and otherwise creates a [[tree]].
* '''Hook in the Sky''': The character rises through the ceiling, as with a cursed [[potion of gain level]], but this has no effect if they possess [[the Amulet of Yendor]].
* '''Enlightenment''': The character benefits from [[enlightenment]].

Its passive powers are as follows:

* '''Lion's Claws/Iron Claws''': The character's bare-handed attacks (i.e. without worn gloves) against [[iron]]-hating monsters have a {{frac|4|5}} chance of dealing 1d5 dice with a size of {{frac|ML|2}}, where ''ML'' is the defender's level.
* '''Siræng's Radiance''': There is a separate {{frac|5}} chance of a radiant feather attack being added to the character's attack chain - the attack deals damage equal to a roll of their spirit die if any of the following applies to the target monster, and stuns that monster if they lack [[blindness resistance]]:
** The monster lacks [[fire resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting [[vulnerability]] to fire.
** The monster lacks [[cold resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting vulnerability to cold.
** The monster lacks [[disintegration resistance]].
** The monster is [[invisible]].
** The monster lacks [[shock resistance]].
** The monster lacks [[poison resistance]].
** The monster lacks [[acid resistance]].
** The monster lacks [[stoning resistance]].
** The monster lacks [[drain resistance]].
** The monster lacks [[immunity to sickness]].
** The monster is [[undead]].
** The monster is a [[fungus]].
** The monster has [[infravision]].
** The monster is large enough to block light as a [[boulder]].
** The monster is not [[unbreathing]].
** The monster is not incorporeal, insubstantial as a [[shade]], or [[phasing]].
** The monster is [[whirly]].
** The monster is not [[mindless]].

==As a monster==
{{monster
|name=Simurgh
|symbol={{brightgreen|B}}
|tile=[[File:SimurghWhoRoosts.png]]
|difficulty=42
|level=38
|experience=1978
|speed=20
|AC=-4
|MR=30
|align=0
|frequency=0
|genocidable=No
|attacks=bite 5d5 physical, claw 5d5 thirty-colored feathers
|weight=3000
|nutr=400
|size=large
|resistances=[[sleep]], [[petrification]]
|resistances conveyed=
|attributes={{attributes|Simurgh|fly=1|nohands=1|animal=1|oviparous=1|herbivore=1|nopoly=1|female=1|hostile=1|wander=1|infravisible=1|nocorpse=1|notame=1}}
|reference=
}}
In notdNetHack, '''Simurgh''', {{brightgreen|B}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. Simurgh is considered female in both dNetHack and notdNetHack, with a comment in the code of dNetHack referring to Simurgh as "her". She is an [[oviparous]] [[bird]]-like [[animal]] that is capable of [[flight]], has a tendency to wander and can be seen via [[infravision]].

Simurgh has a strong bite attack, and a strong claw attack that emulates the effects of her Siræng's Radiance passive power on targets: the spirit die is treated as a d5, and the target is stunned for up to 5 turns. She possesses [[sleep resistance]] and [[stoning resistance]].

Like many summoned spirits, Simurgh cannot be [[tame]]d.

===Generation===
Simurgh is first generated when summoned from his seal by an Illithanachronounbinder. She is always created hostile, and is not a valid form for normal [[polymorph]].

Simurgh is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] Simurgh's Feather, an [[artifact]] [[feather]] that confers shock resistance and acts as a [[light source]] while carried, and can be [[invoked]] for the effect of a [[scroll of remove curse]] with the same beatitude.

Simurgh [[Corpseless|does not leave a corpse]] upon death.

===Strategy===
'''Below this point, there are major spoilers for the Illithanachronounbinder role.''' They can be accessed by selecting the "Role spoiler" tab.
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Strategy|
''To be written.''
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Role spoiler|
If Simurgh is killed after being summoned, she can be encountered again in the [[Void]], a branch accessed by opening the high [[altar]] of [[Ilsensine the Fallen]] as an Illithanachronounbinder using the [[invoke]] effect of [[The Elder Cerebral Fluid]]. Simurgh is generated along with many other spirits of the near void on the first floor of the branch, and is generated with the "whispers" template, which makes her [[nonliving]].
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==Encyclopedia entry==
{{encyclopedia|
If I were the rain that binds together the earth and the sky, who in all eternity will never mingle, would I be able to bind the hearts of people together?
|[ Bleach, by Tite Kubo ]}}
{{encyclopedia|
The simurgh is depicted in Iranian art as a winged creature in the shape of a bird, gigantic enough to carry off an elephant or a whale. It appears as a peacock with the head of a dog and the claws of a lion - sometimes, however, also with a human face. The simurgh is inherently benevolent and unambiguously female.

"Si-", the first element in the name, has been connected in folk etymology to Modern Persian si ("thirty"). Although this prefix is not historically related to the origin of the name simurgh, "thirty" has nonetheless been the basis for legends incorporating that number - for instance, that the simurgh was as large as thirty birds or had thirty colours (siræng).

Iranian legends consider the bird so old that it had seen the destruction of the world three times over. The simurgh learned so much by living so long that it is thought to possess the knowledge of all the ages.
|[ Wikipedia ]}}
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 ==Benefits==
-While bound, Simurgh prevents the hero from falling into trap doors, [[pit]]s, [[spiked pit]]s, and holes - the character can still deliberately use holes and trap doors with {{kbd|>}}, which unbinds her as noted above. Simurgh grants skill in [[enchantment spells]].
+While bound, Simurgh prevents the hero from falling into trap doors, [[pit]]s, [[spiked pit]]s, and holes&mdash;they can still deliberately use holes and trap doors with {{kbd|>}}, which unbinds her as noted above. Simurgh grants skill in [[enchantment spells]].
 Simurgh's active powers are as follows:
-* '''Unite the Earth and Sky''': Selects an adjacent [[square]] and creates a [[pool]] if there is a pit, and otherwise creates a [[tree]].
+* '''Unite the Earth and Sky''': The hero selects an adjacent [[square]] to them, and creates a [[pool]] if there is a pit, otherwise creating a [[tree]].
-* '''Hook in the Sky''': The hero rises through the ceiling, as with a cursed [[potion of gain level]], but this has no effect if they possess the [[Amulet of Yendor]].
+* '''Hook in the Sky''': The hero rises through the ceiling, as with a cursed [[potion of gain level]], which has no effect if they possess the [[Amulet of Yendor]].
 * '''Enlightenment''': The hero benefits from [[enlightenment]].
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 * An attack is added to the character's attack chain. This applies a special effect, and then makes a physical claw attack for 1d6 damage:
 ** The special effect has a {{frac|4|5}} chance of being '''Cold Iron Quills''', which only affects iron-hating monsters, and deals 1d5 dice of damage with a size of {{frac|ML|2}}, where ''ML'' is the defender's level.
-** In the remaining {{frac|5}} chance, the special effect is the radiant feather attack named '''Siræng's Radiance'''. First, if the target monster hates iron, they take 5dML damage, where ''ML'' is the defender's level. Second, it picks 5 random conditions from the following list, and for each one that applies to the target monster, it deals damage equal to a roll of the character's spirit die. It can pick the same condition more than once. Third, it stuns that monster if they lack [[blindness resistance]].<!--bear with us, it's about as non-intuitive for the writers too-->
+** In the remaining {{frac|5}} chance, the special effect is the radiant feather attack named '''Siræng's Radiance'''. First, if the target monster hates iron, they take 5dML damage, where ''ML'' is the defender's level. Second, it picks 5 random conditions from the following list, and for each one that applies to the target monster, it deals damage equal to a roll of the character's spirit die; it can pick the same condition more than once. Third, it stuns that monster if they lack [[blindness resistance]].<!--bear with us, it's about as non-intuitive for the writers too-->
 *** The monster lacks [[fire resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting [[vulnerability]] to fire.
 *** The monster lacks [[cold resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting vulnerability to cold.
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 *** The monster is large enough to block light as a [[boulder]].
 *** The monster is not [[unbreathing]].
-*** The monster is not incorporeal, insubstantial as a [[shade]], or [[phasing]].
+*** The monster is not [[noncorporeal]], insubstantial (e.g. like a [[shade]]) or [[phasing]].
 *** The monster is [[whirly]].
 *** The monster is not [[mindless]].

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 * An attack is added to the character's attack chain. This applies a special effect, and then makes a physical claw attack for 1d6 damage.
 ** The special effect has a {{frac|4|5}} chance of being '''Cold Iron Quills''', which only affects iron-hating monsters, and deals 1d5 dice of damage with a size of {{frac|ML|2}}, where ''ML'' is the defender's level.
-** In the remaining {{frac|5}} chance, the special effect is the radiant feather attack named '''Siræng's Radiance'''. First, if the target monster hates iron, they take 5dML damage, where ''ML'' is the defender's level. Second, it picks 5 random conditions from the following list, and for each one that applies to the target monster, it deals damage equal to a roll of the character's spirit die. It can pick the same condition more than once. Thirdly, it stuns that monster if they lack [[blindness resistance]]:<!--bear with us, it's about as non-intuitive for the writers too-->
+** In the remaining {{frac|5}} chance, the special effect is the radiant feather attack named '''Siræng's Radiance'''. First, if the target monster hates iron, they take 5dML damage, where ''ML'' is the defender's level. Second, it picks 5 random conditions from the following list, and for each one that applies to the target monster, it deals damage equal to a roll of the character's spirit die. It can pick the same condition more than once. Third, it stuns that monster if they lack [[blindness resistance]].<!--bear with us, it's about as non-intuitive for the writers too-->
 *** The monster lacks [[fire resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting [[vulnerability]] to fire.
 *** The monster lacks [[cold resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting vulnerability to cold.

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 Its passive powers are as follows:
-* '''Lion's Claws/Iron Claws''': The character's bare-handed attacks (i.e. without worn gloves) against [[iron]]-hating monsters have a {{frac|4|5}} chance of dealing 1d5 dice with a size of {{frac|ML|2}}, where ''ML'' is the defender's level.
+* '''Lion's Claws/Iron Claws''': The character's bare-handed attacks (i.e. without worn gloves) against [[iron]]-hating monsters deal 1dML damage, where ''ML'' is the defender's level.
-* '''Siræng's Radiance''': There is a {{frac|5}} chance of a radiant feather attack being added to the character's attack chain - the attack deals damage equal to a roll of their spirit die if any of the following applies to the target monster, and stuns that monster if they lack [[blindness resistance]]:<!--bear with us, it's about as non-intuitive for the writers too-->
+* An attack is added to the character's attack chain. This applies a special effect, and then makes a physical claw attack for 1d6 damage.
-** The monster lacks [[fire resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting [[vulnerability]] to fire.
+** The special effect has a {{frac|4|5}} chance of being '''Cold Iron Quills''', which only affects iron-hating monsters, and deals 1d5 dice of damage with a size of {{frac|ML|2}}, where ''ML'' is the defender's level.
-** The monster lacks [[cold resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting vulnerability to cold.
+** In the remaining {{frac|5}} chance, the special effect is the radiant feather attack named '''Siræng's Radiance'''. First, if the target monster hates iron, they take 5dML damage, where ''ML'' is the defender's level. Second, it picks 5 random conditions from the following list, and for each one that applies to the target monster, it deals damage equal to a roll of the character's spirit die. It can pick the same condition more than once. Thirdly, it stuns that monster if they lack [[blindness resistance]]:<!--bear with us, it's about as non-intuitive for the writers too-->
-** The monster lacks [[disintegration resistance]].
+*** The monster lacks [[fire resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting [[vulnerability]] to fire.
-** The monster is [[invisible]].
+*** The monster lacks [[cold resistance]]; the extra damage is treated as exploiting vulnerability to cold.
-** The monster lacks [[shock resistance]].
+*** The monster lacks [[disintegration resistance]].
-** The monster lacks [[poison resistance]].
+*** The monster is [[invisible]].
-** The monster lacks [[acid resistance]].
+*** The monster lacks [[shock resistance]].
-** The monster lacks [[stoning resistance]].
+*** The monster lacks [[poison resistance]].
-** The monster lacks [[drain resistance]].
+*** The monster lacks [[acid resistance]].
-** The monster lacks [[immunity to sickness]].
+*** The monster lacks [[stoning resistance]].
-** The monster is [[undead]].
+*** The monster lacks [[drain resistance]].
-** The monster is a [[fungus]].
+*** The monster lacks [[immunity to sickness]].
-** The monster has [[infravision]].
+*** The monster is [[undead]].
-** The monster is large enough to block light as a [[boulder]].
+*** The monster is a [[fungus]].
-** The monster is not [[unbreathing]].
+*** The monster has [[infravision]].
-** The monster is not incorporeal, insubstantial as a [[shade]], or [[phasing]].
+*** The monster is large enough to block light as a [[boulder]].
-** The monster is [[whirly]].
+*** The monster is not [[unbreathing]].
-** The monster is not [[mindless]].
+*** The monster is not incorporeal, insubstantial as a [[shade]], or [[phasing]].
 ==As a monster==

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 {{encyclopedia|
 If I were the rain that binds together the earth and the sky, who in all eternity will never mingle, would I be able to bind the hearts of people together?
-|[ Bleach, by Tite Kubo ]}}
+{{right-align|[ Bleach, by Tite Kubo ]}}
 The simurgh is depicted in Iranian art as a winged creature in the shape of a bird, gigantic enough to carry off an elephant or a whale. It appears as a peacock with the head of a dog and the claws of a lion - sometimes, however, also with a human face. The simurgh is inherently benevolent and unambiguously female.

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-'''Simurgh, who roosts on the Tree of Life''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]].
+'''Simurgh, who roosts on the Tree of Life''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]].
 ==Ritual, seal and taboo==
 Simurgh's seal must be drawn on the ground of an outdoors level - certain [[quest]] branch levels are considered outdoors, and the ground floor of the [[Windowless Tower]] is an outdoors level that is always generated.
-To remain bound to Simurgh, the character must not fall through [[trap door]]s or [[hole]]s.
+To remain bound to Simurgh, the [[hero]] must not fall through [[trap door]]s or [[hole]]s.
 ==Mark==
-A character that has Simurgh bound gains iron claws, as well as prismatic feathers that circle their head - both can be seen from a distance. The claws can be hidden with either [[gloves]] or a [[cloak]], while the feathers can be hidden with a [[helm]].
+A hero that has Simurgh bound gains iron claws, as well as prismatic feathers that circle their head - both can be seen from a distance. The claws can be hidden with either [[gloves]] or a [[cloak]], while the feathers can be hidden with a [[helm]].
 ==Benefits==
-While bound, Simurgh prevents the character from falling into trap doors, [[pit]]s, [[spiked pit]]s, and holes - the character can still deliberately use holes and trap doors with {{kbd|>}}, which unbinds Simurgh as noted above. Simurgh grants skill in [[enchantment spells]].
+While bound, Simurgh prevents the hero from falling into trap doors, [[pit]]s, [[spiked pit]]s, and holes - the character can still deliberately use holes and trap doors with {{kbd|>}}, which unbinds her as noted above. Simurgh grants skill in [[enchantment spells]].
 Simurgh's active powers are as follows:
 * '''Unite the Earth and Sky''': Selects an adjacent [[square]] and creates a [[pool]] if there is a pit, and otherwise creates a [[tree]].
-* '''Hook in the Sky''': The character rises through the ceiling, as with a cursed [[potion of gain level]], but this has no effect if they possess [[the Amulet of Yendor]].
+* '''Hook in the Sky''': The hero rises through the ceiling, as with a cursed [[potion of gain level]], but this has no effect if they possess the [[Amulet of Yendor]].
-* '''Enlightenment''': The character benefits from [[enlightenment]].
+* '''Enlightenment''': The hero benefits from [[enlightenment]].
-Its passive powers are as follows:
+Her passive powers are as follows:
-* '''Lion's Claws/Iron Claws''': The character's bare-handed attacks (i.e. without worn gloves) against [[iron]]-hating monsters deal 1dML damage, where ''ML'' is the defender's level.
+* '''Lion's Claws/Iron Claws''': The hero's bare-handed attacks (i.e. without worn gloves) against [[iron]]-hating monsters deal 1dML damage, where ''ML'' is the defender's level.
-* An attack is added to the character's attack chain. This applies a special effect, and then makes a physical claw attack for 1d6 damage.
+* An attack is added to the character's attack chain. This applies a special effect, and then makes a physical claw attack for 1d6 damage:
 ** The special effect has a {{frac|4|5}} chance of being '''Cold Iron Quills''', which only affects iron-hating monsters, and deals 1d5 dice of damage with a size of {{frac|ML|2}}, where ''ML'' is the defender's level.
 ** In the remaining {{frac|5}} chance, the special effect is the radiant feather attack named '''Siræng's Radiance'''. First, if the target monster hates iron, they take 5dML damage, where ''ML'' is the defender's level. Second, it picks 5 random conditions from the following list, and for each one that applies to the target monster, it deals damage equal to a roll of the character's spirit die. It can pick the same condition more than once. Third, it stuns that monster if they lack [[blindness resistance]].<!--bear with us, it's about as non-intuitive for the writers too-->
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   |reference=
 }}
-In notdNetHack, '''Simurgh''', {{brightgreen|B}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. Simurgh is considered female in both dNetHack and notdNetHack, with a comment in the code of dNetHack referring to Simurgh as "her". She is an [[oviparous]] [[bird]]-like [[animal]] that is capable of [[flight]], has a tendency to wander and can be seen via [[infravision]].
+In notdNetHack and notnotdNetHack, '''Simurgh''', {{brightgreen|B}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. She is an [[oviparous]] [[bird]]-like [[animal]] that is capable of [[flight]], has a tendency to wander and can be seen via [[infravision]].
 Simurgh has a strong bite attack, and a strong claw attack that emulates the effects of her Siræng's Radiance passive power on targets: the spirit die is treated as a d5, and the target is stunned for up to 5 turns. She possesses [[sleep resistance]] and [[stoning resistance]].
-Like many summoned spirits, Simurgh cannot be [[tame]]d.
+Like many summoned spirits, Simurgh cannot be [[tamed]].
 ===Generation===
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 [[Category:notdNetHack spirits]]
 [[Category:notdNetHack monsters]]

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 ===Generation===
-Simurgh is first generated when summoned from his seal by an Illithanachronounbinder. She is always created hostile, and is not a valid form for normal [[polymorph]].
+Simurgh is first generated when summoned from her seal by an Illithanachronounbinder. She is always created hostile, and is not a valid form for normal [[polymorph]].
 Simurgh is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] Simurgh's Feather, an [[artifact]] [[feather]] that confers shock resistance and acts as a [[light source]] while carried, and can be [[invoked]] for the effect of a [[scroll of remove curse]] with the same beatitude.