Tal'Gath - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: touch-ups, todo

2026-03-10T17:45:51Z

touch-ups, todo

Umbire the Phantom: no longer visible via telepathy - other details to look over so todo ain't done yet

2025-02-22T03:20:57Z

no longer visible via telepathy - other details to look over so todo ain't done yet

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ pronoun

2025-01-29T21:30:47Z

‎Generation: pronoun

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ nogeno, nopoly

2025-01-29T21:30:30Z

‎Generation: nogeno, nopoly

Umbire the Phantom: todo, potholes, etc.

2025-01-29T21:29:58Z

todo, potholes, etc.

Umbire the Phantom: word choice

2025-01-15T12:13:25Z

word choice

Umbire the Phantom: lede

2025-01-15T12:12:57Z

lede

Umbire the Phantom: messages

2024-03-07T14:18:00Z

messages

Umbire the Phantom: gen

2024-03-06T15:40:51Z

gen

Umbire the Phantom: formatting + copyedit + update pass

2024-03-06T12:31:38Z

formatting + copyedit + update pass

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   |frequency=Unique
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=gaze 0d0 slow, gaze 0d0 [[disintegration]], gaze 0d0 [[petrification]], gaze 6d6 [[cancellation]], cast 16d4 [[magic missile]], bite 10d10
+  |attacks=[[gaze]] 0d0 slow, gaze 0d0 [[disintegration]], gaze 0d0 [[petrification]], gaze 6d6 [[cancellation]], cast 16d4 [[magic missile]], bite 10d10
   |weight=4500
   |nutr=1500
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 '''Tal'Gath''', {{brightmagenta|e}}, is a [[unique]] [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. Tal'Gath is a [[huge]], [[strong]] and powerful [[Beholder (EvilHack)|beholder]] that can [[fly]], [[see invisible]], has [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, is unable to be detected via [[telepathy]], and will pick up [[gold]], [[gem]]s and [[magical item]]s. Tal'Gath is a [[M2_PRINCE|prince]] to all beholders, and while it is alive they cannot be targeted for [[genocide]].
-Tal'Gath has a [[slowing]] [[gaze attack]], a [[disintegration]] gaze, a [[stoning]] gaze, a [[canceling]] gaze, the ability to cast [[magic missile]], and a powerful bite attack. Tal'Gath possesses [[cold resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[stoning resistance]], and [[magic resistance]].
+Tal'Gath has a [[slowing]] [[gaze attack]], a [[disintegration]] gaze, a [[stoning]] gaze, a [[canceling]] gaze, the ability to [[Monster spell|cast]] [[Magic missile (monster spell)|magic missiles]], and a powerful [[bite attack]]. Tal'Gath possesses [[cold resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[stoning resistance]], and [[magic resistance]].
 Tal'Gath's [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to [[eat]], and eating Tal'Gath's corpse or [[tin]] conveys {{frac|2}} (50%) each of [[Partial intrinsic|additional poison resistance and disintegration resistance]].
-{{todo|Update for the 0.9.0 beta.}}
+{{todo|Update for EvilHack 0.9.2.}}
 ==Generation==
-Tal'Gath is always generated hostile. It is not a valid target for genocide or [[polymorph]].
+Tal'Gath is always generated hostile. It is not a valid polymorph form or genocide target.
 Tal'Gath is found [[meditating]] within the [[Hidden Dungeon]], a one-level side branch accessed via a [[magic portal]] in the [[Valley of the Dead]].
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 Tal'Gath's multiple gaze attacks make fighting it without a means of [[blind]]ing yourself (e.g. a [[towel]] or [[blindfold]]) very unwise, but this is almost never a concern for a character that can access the Hidden Dungeon. Though Tal'Gath has an extremely damaging bite attack and can cast [[magic missile]]s, it is skittish, and the open layout of the area offers many escape routes for it. The magic missile attack is the main danger, since it will use the spell often while retreating: a source of both [[reflection]] and [[magic resistance]] will negate enough damage from the rays for it to be of little threat to the player.
-The area around Tal'Gath is filled with sewage, which will slow your movements. [[Flying]], [[levitation]], [[water walking]], being a [[tortle]], or wearing [[Blue dragon scales|blue]] or [[White dragon scales|white]]-[[EvilHack#Dragon scales and dtsund dragon-scaled armor|dragon-scaled armor]] will negate this. Failing that, [[cold]] rays can freeze the sewage, and [[Fire (element)|fire]] can burn it away. If you do not have the means to deal with the sewage, you may have to trap Tal'Gath, such as with [[boulders]] or [[sessile]] monsters. Only do so as a last resort, as if it has nowhere to run you will be subject not only to its magic missile attack, but also to its powerful bite.
+The area around Tal'Gath is filled with sewage, which will slow your movements. [[Flying]], [[levitation]], [[water walking]], being a [[Tortle (starting race)|tortle]], or wearing [[Blue dragon scales|blue]] or [[White dragon scales|white]]-[[dragon-scaled armor]] will negate this. Failing that, [[cold]] rays can freeze the sewage, and [[Fire (element)|fire]] can burn it away. If you do not have the means to deal with the sewage, you may have to trap Tal'Gath, such as with [[boulders]] or [[sessile]] monsters. Only do so as a last resort, as if it has nowhere to run you will be subject not only to its magic missile attack, but also to its powerful bite.
 ==Origin==

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   |attributes={{attributes|Tal'Gath|fly=1|seeinvis=1|breathless=1|pois=1|nopoly=1|stalk=1|hostile=1|waitsforu=1|strong=1|nasty=1|neuter=1|skittish=1|greedy=1|jewels=1|magic=1|infravisible=1|infravision=1|prince=1|nolimbs=1|nohead=1}}
 }}
-'''Tal'Gath''', {{brightmagenta|e}}, is a [[unique]] [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. Tal'Gath is a [[huge]], [[strong]] and powerful [[Beholder (EvilHack)|beholder]] that can [[fly]], [[see invisible]], has [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, and will pick up [[gold]], [[gem]]s and [[magical item]]s. Tal'Gath is a [[M2_PRINCE|prince]] to all beholders, and while it is alive they cannot be targeted for [[genocide]].
+'''Tal'Gath''', {{brightmagenta|e}}, is a [[unique]] [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. Tal'Gath is a [[huge]], [[strong]] and powerful [[Beholder (EvilHack)|beholder]] that can [[fly]], [[see invisible]], has [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, is unable to be detected via [[telepathy]], and will pick up [[gold]], [[gem]]s and [[magical item]]s. Tal'Gath is a [[M2_PRINCE|prince]] to all beholders, and while it is alive they cannot be targeted for [[genocide]].
 Tal'Gath has a [[slowing]] [[gaze attack]], a [[disintegration]] gaze, a [[stoning]] gaze, a [[canceling]] gaze, the ability to cast [[magic missile]], and a powerful bite attack. Tal'Gath possesses [[cold resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[stoning resistance]], and [[magic resistance]].
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 ==Origin==
-Tal'Gath, also known as Tal'Gath the Watcher and Tal'Gath the Undying, is a beholder from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''.<!--{{variant-36x}}-->
+Tal'Gath, also known as Tal'Gath the Watcher and Tal'Gath the Undying, is a beholder from ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''.
 ==Messages==
 While Tal'gath is alive, on the current level and not meditating, it will utter maledictions at you:
-{{message|Puny creature!  Bow before my might.<br>Look into my eyes, if you dare.<br>Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder.}}
+{{message|Puny creature!  Bow before my might.}}
 [[Category:EvilHack monsters]]

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 ==Generation==
-Tal'Gath is always generated hostile. He is not a valid target for genocide or [[polymorph]].
+Tal'Gath is always generated hostile. It is not a valid target for genocide or [[polymorph]].
 Tal'Gath is found [[meditating]] within the [[Hidden Dungeon]], a one-level side branch accessed via a [[magic portal]] in the [[Valley of the Dead]].

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 ==Generation==
-Tal'Gath is always generated hostile.
+Tal'Gath is always generated hostile. He is not a valid target for genocide or [[polymorph]].
 Tal'Gath is found [[meditating]] within the [[Hidden Dungeon]], a one-level side branch accessed via a [[magic portal]] in the [[Valley of the Dead]].
 ==Strategy==

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 Tal'Gath's [[corpse]] is [[poisonous]] to [[eat]], and eating Tal'Gath's corpse or [[tin]] conveys {{frac|2}} (50%) each of [[Partial intrinsic|additional poison resistance and disintegration resistance]].
 ==Generation==
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 Tal'Gath's multiple gaze attacks make fighting it without a means of [[blind]]ing yourself (e.g. a [[towel]] or [[blindfold]]) very unwise, but this is almost never a concern for a character that can access the Hidden Dungeon. Though Tal'Gath has an extremely damaging bite attack and can cast [[magic missile]]s, it is skittish, and the open layout of the area offers many escape routes for it. The magic missile attack is the main danger, since it will use the spell often while retreating: a source of both [[reflection]] and [[magic resistance]] will negate enough damage from the rays for it to be of little threat to the player.
-The area around Tal'Gath is filled with sewage, which will slow your movements. [[Flying]], [[levitation]], [[water walking]], being a [[tortle]], or wearing [[Blue dragon scales|blue]] or [[White dragon scales|white]]-[[EvilHack#Dragon scales and dtsund dragon-scaled armor|dragon-scaled armor]] will negate this. Failing that, [[cold]] rays can freeze the sewage, and [[fire]] can burn it away. If you do not have the means to deal with the sewage, you may have to trap Tal'Gath, such as with [[boulders]] or [[sessile]] monsters. Only do so as a last resort, as if it has nowhere to run you will be subject not only to its magic missile attack, but also to its powerful bite.
+The area around Tal'Gath is filled with sewage, which will slow your movements. [[Flying]], [[levitation]], [[water walking]], being a [[tortle]], or wearing [[Blue dragon scales|blue]] or [[White dragon scales|white]]-[[EvilHack#Dragon scales and dtsund dragon-scaled armor|dragon-scaled armor]] will negate this. Failing that, [[cold]] rays can freeze the sewage, and [[Fire (element)|fire]] can burn it away. If you do not have the means to deal with the sewage, you may have to trap Tal'Gath, such as with [[boulders]] or [[sessile]] monsters. Only do so as a last resort, as if it has nowhere to run you will be subject not only to its magic missile attack, but also to its powerful bite.
 ==Origin==

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 Tal'Gath has a [[slowing]] [[gaze attack]], a [[disintegration]] gaze, a [[stoning]] gaze, a [[canceling]] gaze, the ability to cast [[magic missile]], and a powerful bite attack. Tal'Gath possesses [[cold resistance]], [[disintegration resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[stoning resistance]], and [[magic resistance]].
-Eating Tal'Gath's [[corpse]] or [[tin]] conveys {{frac|2}} additional poison resistance and disintegration resistance.
+Eating Tal'Gath's [[corpse]] or [[tin]] conveys {{frac|2}} (50%) each of [[Partial intrinsic|additional poison resistance and disintegration resistance]].
 ==Generation==