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'''Tenebrous, the Demonic Shadow''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]].

==Ritual, seal and taboo==
Tenebrous's seal must be drawn in an unlit square, and is always generated on the square where [[Orcus (dNetHack)|Orcus]] is killed.

To remain bound to Tenebrous, the character must not permanently light squares, e.g. via [[wand of light]] or [[scroll of light]].

==Mark==
A character that has Tenebrous bound possesses an unnaturally dark shadow that pools close to them - this can be seen from a distance, and can be hidden by staying out of illuminated squares.

==Benefits==
While bound, Tenebrous confers [[drain resistance]] and grants [[skill]] in [[mace]]s.

Tenebrous's active powers are as follows:

* '''Damning Darkness''': Damage all monsters that are not [[undead]], [[Major demon|demonic]] or drain resistant near the character, with the exact radius dependent on the character's level. Monsters in lit [[square]]s take 5 dice of damage, while monsters in unlit squares take 1d5 dice of damage, and squares within the radius are made dark as with a cursed scroll of light.
* '''Echos of the Last Word''': Targets an adjacent monster - any monster that is [[unique]], drain resistant, demonic, or untargetable for [[genocide]] is [[level teleport]]ed, and the target will otherwise be removed from the game.
** [[Dread seraph]]s and [[black flower]]s are uniquely immune in that the power will fail ''and'' unbind Tenebrous if used on them, and [[intoner]]s will [[polymorph]] into black flowers instead of being removed if the power is used on them.
* '''Touch of the Void''': Drain levels from an adjacent monster on a successful [[to-hit]] roll.

Tenebrous's passive powers are as follows:

* '''Vital Sense''': The character senses all living monsters on the level.

==As a monster==
{{monster
|name=Tenebrous
|symbol={{black|v}}
|tile=
|difficulty=46
|level=39
|experience=2137
|speed=16
|AC=-5
|MR=50
|align=-2
|frequency=0
|genocidable=No
|attacks=touch 4d6 drains life, touch 4d6 drains life, reaching attack 4d6 fire-shock-drain-cold combo
|weight=0
|nutr=0
|size=huge
|resistances=[[fire]], [[cold]], [[sleep]], [[poison]], [[petrification]]
|resistances conveyed=
|attributes={{attributes|Tenebrous|fly=1|amorphous=1|amphibious=1|breathless=1|noeyes=1|nohands=1|nolimbs=1|nohead=1|unsolid=1|nopoly=1|neuter=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|nocorpse=1|notame=1}}
|reference=
}}
In notdNetHack, '''Tenebrous''', {{black|v}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an Illithanachronounbinder. It is a [[vortex]] that is capable of [[follow]]ing the character to other levels if it is adjacent. Tenebrous possesses [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].

Tenebrous has two [[life drain]]ing touch attacks, and a reach attack that combines positive and negative energy. The damage rolled for the combination attack is dealt in two "stages": the first stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[shock]] damage, then again as [[fire]] damage, and [[stun]]s the target for 3 turns; the second stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[cold]] damage, then drains a level regardless of damage - the elemental damage in both "stages" also affects inventory. The first set of effects can be wholly blocked with [[shock resistance]], while the second can be blocked completely with drain resistance.

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

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

Tenebrous is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] the uncursed +3 '''Touch of the Void''', an [[artifact]] pair of [[gauntlets of dexterity]] that confer drain resistance while worn and can be safely enchanted to +7 - unarmed attacks performed while wearing The Touch of the Void have +1 [[to-hit]] and deal double damage against targets without drain resistance, and will additionally drain a level from the non-resistant target.

Tenebrous [[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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If Tenebrous is killed after being summoned, he 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]]. Tenebrous is generated along with many other spirits of the near void on the second floor of the branch, and is generated with the "whispers" template, which makes him [[nonliving]].
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	'''Tenebrous, the Demonic Shadow''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)\|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]].		'''Tenebrous, the Demonic Shadow''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)\|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]].

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 Tenebrous's seal must be drawn in an unlit square, and is always generated on the square where [[Orcus (dNetHack)|Orcus]] is killed.
-To remain bound to Tenebrous, the character must not permanently light squares, e.g. via [[wand of light]] or [[scroll of light]].
+To remain bound to Tenebrous, the [[hero]] must not permanently light squares, e.g. via [[wand of light]] or a non-cursed [[scroll of light]].
 ==Mark==
-A character that has Tenebrous bound possesses an unnaturally dark shadow that pools close to them - this can be seen from a distance, and can be hidden by staying out of illuminated squares.
+A hero that has Tenebrous bound possesses an unnaturally dark shadow that pools close to them - this can be seen from a distance, and can be hidden by staying out of illuminated squares.
 ==Benefits==
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 Tenebrous's active powers are as follows:
-* '''Damning Darkness''': Damage all monsters that are not [[undead]], [[Major demon|demonic]] or drain resistant near the character, with the exact radius dependent on the character's level. Monsters in lit [[square]]s take 5 dice of damage, while monsters in unlit squares take 1d5 dice of damage, and squares within the radius are made dark as with a cursed scroll of light.
+* '''Damning Darkness''': Damage all monsters that are not [[undead]], [[Major demon|demonic]] or drain resistant near the hero, with the exact radius dependent on the hero's level. Monsters in lit [[square]]s take 5 dice of damage, while monsters in unlit squares take 1d5 dice of damage, and squares within the radius are made dark as with a cursed scroll of light.
 * '''Echos of the Last Word''': Targets an adjacent monster - any monster that is [[unique]], drain resistant, demonic, or untargetable for [[genocide]] is [[level teleport]]ed, and the target will otherwise be removed from the game.
 ** [[Dread seraph]]s and [[black flower]]s are uniquely immune in that the power will fail ''and'' unbind Tenebrous if used on them, and [[intoner]]s will [[polymorph]] into black flowers instead of being removed if the power is used on them.
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 Tenebrous's passive powers are as follows:
-* '''Vital Sense''': The character senses all living monsters on the level.
+* '''Vital Sense''': The hero senses all living monsters on the level.
 ==As a monster==
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-In notdNetHack and notnotdNetHack, '''Tenebrous''', {{black|v}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an Illithanachronounbinder. It is a [[vortex]] that is capable of [[follow]]ing the character to other levels if it is adjacent. Tenebrous possesses [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].
+In notdNetHack and notnotdNetHack, '''Tenebrous''', {{black|v}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. It is a [[vortex]] that is capable of [[follow]]ing the hero to other levels if it is adjacent.Like many summoned spirits, Tenebrous cannot be [[tamed]].
-Tenebrous has two [[life drain]]ing touch attacks, and a reach attack that combines positive and negative energy. The damage rolled for the combination attack is dealt in two "stages": the first stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[shock]] damage, then again as [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage, and [[stun]]s the target for 3 turns; the second stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[cold]] damage, then drains a level regardless of damage; and the elemental damage in both "stages" also affects inventory. The first set of effects can be wholly blocked with [[shock resistance]], while the second can be blocked completely with drain resistance.
+Tenebrous has two [[life drain]]ing touch attacks, and a reach attack that combines positive and negative energy. The damage rolled for the combination attack is dealt in two "stages": the first stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[shock]] damage, then again as [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage, and [[stun]]s the target for 3 turns; the second stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[cold]] damage, then drains a level regardless of damage; and the elemental damage in both "stages" also affects the target's inventory. The first set of effects can be wholly blocked with [[shock resistance]], while the second can be blocked completely with drain resistance.
-Like many summoned spirits, Tenebrous cannot be [[tamed]].
+Tenebrous possesses [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].
 ===Generation===

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-  |resistances=[[fire]], [[cold]], [[sleep]], [[poison]], [[petrification]]
+  |resistances=[[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[stoning resistance]]
   |resistances conveyed=
   |attributes={{attributes|Tenebrous|fly=1|amorphous=1|amphibious=1|breathless=1|noeyes=1|nohands=1|nolimbs=1|nohead=1|unsolid=1|nopoly=1|neuter=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|nocorpse=1|notame=1}}
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 In notdNetHack and notnotdNetHack, '''Tenebrous''', {{black|v}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an Illithanachronounbinder. It is a [[vortex]] that is capable of [[follow]]ing the character to other levels if it is adjacent. Tenebrous possesses [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].
-Tenebrous has two [[life drain]]ing touch attacks, and a reach attack that combines positive and negative energy. The damage rolled for the combination attack is dealt in two "stages": the first stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[shock]] damage, then again as [[fire]] damage, and [[stun]]s the target for 3 turns; the second stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[cold]] damage, then drains a level regardless of damage - the elemental damage in both "stages" also affects inventory. The first set of effects can be wholly blocked with [[shock resistance]], while the second can be blocked completely with drain resistance.
+Tenebrous has two [[life drain]]ing touch attacks, and a reach attack that combines positive and negative energy. The damage rolled for the combination attack is dealt in two "stages": the first stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[shock]] damage, then again as [[Fire (element)|fire]] damage, and [[stun]]s the target for 3 turns; the second stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[cold]] damage, then drains a level regardless of damage; and the elemental damage in both "stages" also affects inventory. The first set of effects can be wholly blocked with [[shock resistance]], while the second can be blocked completely with drain resistance.
-Like many summoned spirits, Tenebrous cannot be [[tame]]d.
+Like many summoned spirits, Tenebrous cannot be [[tamed]].
 ===Generation===

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-'''Tenebrous, the Demonic Shadow''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]].
+'''Tenebrous, the Demonic Shadow''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]].
 ==Ritual, seal and taboo==
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-In notdNetHack, '''Tenebrous''', {{black|v}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an Illithanachronounbinder. It is a [[vortex]] that is capable of [[follow]]ing the character to other levels if it is adjacent. Tenebrous possesses [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].
+In notdNetHack and notnotdNetHack, '''Tenebrous''', {{black|v}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an Illithanachronounbinder. It is a [[vortex]] that is capable of [[follow]]ing the character to other levels if it is adjacent. Tenebrous possesses [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].
 Tenebrous has two [[life drain]]ing touch attacks, and a reach attack that combines positive and negative energy. The damage rolled for the combination attack is dealt in two "stages": the first stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[shock]] damage, then again as [[fire]] damage, and [[stun]]s the target for 3 turns; the second stage deals the outcome of the roll as [[cold]] damage, then drains a level regardless of damage - the elemental damage in both "stages" also affects inventory. The first set of effects can be wholly blocked with [[shock resistance]], while the second can be blocked completely with drain resistance.
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 ===Generation===
-Tenebrous is first generated when summoned from his seal by an Illithanachronounbinder. He is always created hostile, and is not a valid form for normal [[polymorph]].
+Tenebrous is first generated when summoned from his seal by an Illithanachronounbinder. It is always created hostile, and is not a valid form for normal [[polymorph]].
 Tenebrous is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] the uncursed +3 '''Touch of the Void''', an [[artifact]] pair of [[gauntlets of dexterity]] that confer drain resistance while worn and can be safely enchanted to +7 - unarmed attacks performed while wearing The Touch of the Void have +1 [[to-hit]] and deal double damage against targets without drain resistance, and will additionally drain a level from the non-resistant target.
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-If Tenebrous is killed after being summoned, he 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]]. Tenebrous is generated along with many other spirits of the near void on the second floor of the branch, and is generated with the "whispers" template, which makes him [[nonliving]].
+If Tenebrous is killed after being summoned, it 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]]. Tenebrous is generated along with many other spirits of the near void on the second floor of the branch, and is generated with the "whispers" template, which makes it [[nonliving]].
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