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Umbire the Phantom: pothole

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pothole

Tomsod: /* Monsters */ update for 1.4

2021-07-15T16:24:54Z

‎Monsters: update for 1.4

Tomsod: /* Monsters */ finally bothered to calculate monster experience

2020-04-26T18:53:44Z

‎Monsters: finally bothered to calculate monster experience

Tomsod: /* Agent */ just realized they give teleportitis; this was not intended and I might remove it later

2020-03-25T09:58:05Z

‎Agent: just realized they give teleportitis; this was not intended and I might remove it later

Tomsod: /* Monsters */ mcsl

2020-03-06T09:34:59Z

‎Monsters: mcsl

Tomsod: some minor fixes

2020-03-05T11:30:27Z

some minor fixes

Tomsod: first draft

2020-03-05T08:28:22Z

first draft

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The [[User:Tomsod/YANIs_and_patches/Infidel|Infidel]] quest sees you fighting [[#The Paladin|the Paladin]] for [[User:Tomsod/YANIs_and_patches/Infidel#Quest_artifact|the Idol of Moloch]]. Unlike other roles, both the Idol and the [[Bell of Opening]] are necessary to ascend.
<div class="thumb tright">
{|class="wikitable"
!Home level
|the Hidden Temple
|-
!Locate level
|the Howling Forest
|-
!Goal level
|ancient ruins
|-
!Leader
|the preacher of Moloch
|-
!Guardians
|cultists
|-
!Nemesis
|[[#The Paladin|the Paladin]]
|-
!Quest Artifact
|[[User:Tomsod/YANIs_and_patches/Infidel#Quest_artifact|the Idol of Moloch]]
|}
</div>

== Levels ==

=== The Hidden Temple ===

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^=[[dart trap|{{cyan|^}}]]
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---- |..........................
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The big area to the right is unlit and contains 3d4 random {{mcsl|d}} and possibly a [[black unicorn]]. In addition to the marked [[dart trap]], it also houses the [[magic portal]] and three other [[trap]]s, located randomly. There are typically a few [[tree]]s as well.

The left-central room is considered an abandoned [[temple]]. The preacher of Moloch stands on an unaligned [[altar]], surrounding him/her are eight cultists. Three [[elf]] corpses and two [[human]] corpses lie near the altar. In the corners there are eight empty [[major demon]] statues.

The top-left room contains 2d2 potions of [[unholy water]]. The bottom-left room contains an [[axe]] and three other random items.

The level is no-teleport. Walls and floor are undiggable, but the trees can be chopped down.

=== Upper filler level (underground complex) ===

This is a room-and-corridor level with seven rooms, five {{mcsl|k}}, three {{mcsl|h}}, two {{mcsl|O}}, nine random items, seven [[trap]]s, a [[fountain]], and a 25% chance of a [[throne room]]. The floor is undiggable.

=== The Howling Forest (forest's edge) ===

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O={{mcsl|O}}
(=[[chest|{{brown|(}}]]
;={{msl|piranha}}

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...;}...| -+--
...};}..-- #
..}};....| #
...}}....| --S-
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..........-- |..|
...........| |..+####
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..........-- #
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.........| #
........-| --+--
.........| |...|
.......--- |.<.|
....---- -----
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The mapped area forms the rightmost third of the level. The room with the stairs contains a random {{mcsl|k}}, the central room houses a random {{mcsl|h}}, and the topmost room has a marked {{mcsl|O}} and two [[chest]]s. There are three marked [[piranha]] in the lake.

The rest of the level is an unlit woodland (a [[Mines]]-style level, but with [[tree]]s instead of stone). There are three [[werewolves]], 4d4 {{mcsl|d}}, two {{mcsl|u}}, and possibly a [[forest centaur]] and/or a [[woodchuck]] in the forest. The downstairs are somewhere in the left half of the level.

The level also contains four random items and six traps. The stone walls and the floor are undiggable, but all the trees can be chopped down.

=== Lower filler level(s) (the forest) ===

These are unlit woodland levels, with five [[werewolves]], 6d4 {{mcsl|d}}, four {{mcsl|u}}, a [[forest centaur]] and possibly a [[woodchuck]]; four random items and eight traps. The floor is undiggable.

=== The ancient ruins (a clearing in the forest) ===

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P=[[#The Paladin|{{yellow|@}}]]
T=[[#Templar|{{blue|@}}]]
A={{msl|aligned priest}}

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The mapped ruins are surrounded by a woodland level. [[#The Paladin|The Paladin]] stand atop the cursed [[User:Tomsod/YANIs_and_patches/Infidel#Quest_artifact|Idol of Moloch]], surrounding her are six [[#Templar|templars]] and two hostile [[aligned priest|priests]] of a [[lawful]] god, all asleep. There are four [[squeaky board]]s located randomly around the ruins. The ruins contain some [[buried]] treasure: two stacks of [[gold]], three [[gem]]s, and up to two [[ring]]s and/or an [[amulet]].

The surrounding woods house four [[werewolves]], 5d4 {{mcsl|d}}, three {{mcsl|u}}, and possibly a [[forest centaur]] and/or a [[woodchuck]]; there are three random items and seven traps. The entire level is unlit, and the floor is undiggable.

== Monsters ==

Random monsters on this Quest are generated with the following frequencies:
*96/175 (55%) [[#Agent|agent]]
*24/175 (14%) random [[canine|d]]
*24/175 (14%) [[#Champion|champion]]
*6/175 (3%) random [[u]]
*1/7 (14%) normal random monster

In addition to the nemesis, there's a few non-unique monsters specific to this Quest. All the monsters listed below are considered [[minion]]s of their respective [[god]]s; as such, their full name depends on the game's [[pantheon]]. For instance, Infidels who have the [[Rogue]] pantheon will face the Paladin of Issek and templars of Issek, as well as champions of Mog and agents of Kos.

=== The Paladin ===
{{monster
|name=Paladin
|symbol={{yellow|@}}
|tile=<nowiki> </nowiki>
|difficulty=29
|level=24
|experience=?
|speed=12
|AC=0
|MR=50
|align=20
|frequency=Unique
|genocidable=No
|attacks=Weapon 4d4, weapon 2d6 [[stun]], [[monster spell|spell-casting]] (clerical), claw 1d6 [[covetous|steal artifact]]
|weight=1450
|nutr=400
|size=Medium
|resistances=Poison, stoning
|resistances conveyed=None
|attributes={{attributes|The Paladin|=
|nocorpse=1
|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|seeinvis=1
|nopoly=1|human=1|lord=1|strong=1|female=1
|stalk=1|hostile=1|nasty=1|collect=1|magic=1
|wantsarti=1|wantsamul=1|waitsforu=1|infravisible=1
}}
}}

The Paladin [[monster starting inventory|is generated with]] a blessed, +3 to +5 [[morning star]], a [[shield of reflection]], a [[crystal plate mail]], [[high boots]], [[leather gloves]], a [[leather cloak]], and a [[potion of speed]]. She is considered a lawful [[minion]]; due to this, all her equipment is [[erodeproof]] and non-cursed, and she's not affected by the [[scroll of scare monster]].

She [[covetous|covets]] both the Idol and the [[Amulet of Yendor]]; because of this, she may neglect to pick the Idol up if you carry the Amulet when you meet her.

The Paladin is intended to be a difficult opponent; you may want to think of your combat strategy before engaging her.
{{clear}}

=== Templar ===
{{monster
|name=templar
|symbol={{blue|@}}
|tile=<nowiki> </nowiki>
|difficulty=14
|level=12
|experience=?
|speed=10
|AC=10
|MR=20
|align=10
|frequency=0
|genocidable=No
|attacks=Weapon 3d4, weapon 3d4
|weight=1450
|nutr=400
|size=Medium
|resistances=None
|resistances conveyed=None
|attributes={{attributes|A templar|=
|humanoid=1|omnivore=1
|nopoly=1|human=1|hostile=1|strong=1|collect=1
|infravisible=1
}}
}}

Templars are very similar to [[watch captain]]s. They often carry a healing potion. Six templars are generated on the goal level; they don't appear anywhere else.
{{clear}}

=== Champion ===
{{monster
|name=champion
|symbol={{lightgray|@}}
|tile=<nowiki> </nowiki>
|difficulty=6
|level=12
|experience=?
|speed=12
|AC=6
|MR=10
|align=0
|frequency=2
|genocidable=No
|attacks=Weapon 2d6, weapon 2d6
|weight=1450
|nutr=400
|size=Medium
|resistances=None
|resistances conveyed=None
|attributes={{attributes|A champion|=
|nohell=1
|humanoid=1|omnivore=1
|nopoly=1|human=1|hostile=1|nasty=1|strong=1|collect=1
|infravisible=1
}}
}}

Champions are essentially enemy [[barbarian]]s. They carry a [[battle-axe]] or a [[two-handed sword]], and either a [[ring mail]] or a [[chain mail]]. In Infidel games only, they may appear in the main dungeon. Their [[difficulty]] is much lower than what their level and attacks might suggest.
{{clear}}

=== Agent ===
{{monster
|name=agent
|symbol={{black|@}}
|tile=<nowiki> </nowiki>
|difficulty=6
|level=6
|experience=?
|speed=18
|AC=10
|MR=10
|align=-7
|frequency=3
|genocidable=No
|attacks=Weapon 1d4 [[covetous|steal Amulet]], claw 1d1 [[covetous|steal Amulet]], claw 1d1 [[covetous|steal Amulet]], claw 1d1 [[covetous|steal Amulet]]
|weight=1450
|nutr=400
|size=Medium
|resistances=None
|resistances conveyed=None
|attributes={{attributes|An agent|=
|nohell=1
|humanoid=1|omnivore=1|tport=1
|nopoly=1|human=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|strong=1|collect=1
|infravisible=1
}}
}}

Agents are a nuisance. They will attempt to steal the [[Amulet of Yendor]] when attacking you; if they succeed, they will teleport away and will subsequently try to avoid you. Agents will also pick up the Amulet left on the floor, both when you're nearby and when they're left alone on the level; in the latter case, they may pick up the Amulet even if it's inaccessible.

They are always generated with a [[potion of invisibility]], which they're likely to quaff as soon as they see you. In Infidel games only, they may appear in the main dungeon. Their [[difficulty]] is slightly lower than what their level and attacks might suggest.

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 }}
-Champions are essentially enemy [[barbarian]]s.  They carry a [[battle-axe]] or a [[two-handed sword]], and either a [[ring mail]] or a [[chain mail]].  In Infidel games only, they may appear in the main dungeon.  Their [[difficulty]] is much lower than what their level and attacks might suggest.
+Champions are essentially enemy [[barbarian]]s.  They carry a [[battle-axe]] or a [[two-handed sword]], and either a [[ring mail]] or a [[chain mail]].  In Infidel games only, they may appear in the main dungeon.  Their [[monster difficulty]] is much lower than what their level and attacks might suggest.
 {{clear}}

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   |name=Paladin
   |symbol={{yellow|@}}
-  |tile=<nowiki> </nowiki>
+  |tile=[[File:Paladin.gif]]
   |difficulty=29
   |level=24
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 The Paladin [[monster starting inventory|is generated with]] a blessed, +3 to +5 [[morning star]], a [[shield of reflection]], a [[crystal plate mail]], [[high boots]], [[leather gloves]], a [[leather cloak]], and a [[potion of speed]].  She is considered a lawful [[minion]]; due to this, all her equipment is [[erodeproof]] and non-cursed, and she's not affected by the [[scroll of scare monster]].
-She [[covetous|covets]] both the Idol and the [[Amulet of Yendor]]; because of this, she may neglect to pick the Idol up if you carry the Amulet when you meet her.
+She [[covetous|covets]] both the Idol and the [[Amulet of Yendor]], although she will prioritize the former, unlike the [[Wizard of Yendor]].
 The Paladin is intended to be a difficult opponent; you may want to think of your combat strategy before engaging her.
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   |name=templar
   |symbol={{blue|@}}
-  |tile=<nowiki> </nowiki>
+  |tile=[[File:Templar.gif]]
   |difficulty=14
   |level=12
@@ Line 209: / Line 209: @@
 }}
-Templars are very similar to [[watch captain]]s.  They often carry a healing potion.  Six templars are generated on the goal level; they don't appear anywhere else.
+Templars are very similar to [[watch captain]]s, having much the same stats and equipment.  They often carry a healing potion.  Six templars are generated on the goal level; they don't appear anywhere else.
 {{clear}}
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   |name=champion
   |symbol={{lightgray|@}}
-  |tile=<nowiki> </nowiki>
+  |tile=[[File:Champion.gif]]
   |difficulty=6
   |level=12
@@ Line 247: / Line 247: @@
   |name=agent
   |symbol={{black|@}}
-  |tile=<nowiki> </nowiki>
+  |tile=[[File:Agent.gif]]
   |difficulty=6
   |level=6
@@ Line 273: / Line 273: @@
 Agents are a nuisance.  They will attempt to steal the [[Amulet of Yendor]] when attacking you; if they succeed, they will teleport away and will subsequently try to avoid you.  Agents will also pick up the Amulet left on the floor, both when you're nearby and when they're left alone on the level; in the latter case, they may pick up the Amulet even if it's inaccessible.
-Agents are always generated with a [[potion of invisibility]], which they're likely to quaff as soon as they see you.  In Infidel games only, they may appear in the main dungeon.  Their [[difficulty]] is slightly lower than what their level and attacks might suggest.
+Their theft attack is also able to steal other [[unique item]]s, as well as the Idol, although they may be fooled by a similar-looking [[figurine]].

@@ Line 153: / Line 153: @@
   |difficulty=29
   |level=24
-  |experience=?
+  |experience=894
   |speed=12
   |AC=0
@@ Line 189: / Line 189: @@
   |difficulty=14
   |level=12
-  |experience=?
+  |experience=205
   |speed=10
   |AC=10
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   |difficulty=6
   |level=12
-  |experience=?
+  |experience=289
   |speed=12
   |AC=6
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   |difficulty=6
   |level=6
-  |experience=?
+  |experience=69
   |speed=18
   |AC=10

@@ Line 262: / Line 262: @@
   |size=Medium
   |resistances=None
-  |resistances conveyed=None
+  |resistances conveyed=[[Teleportitis]] (60%)
   |attributes={{attributes|An agent|=
    |nohell=1

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 Random monsters on this Quest are generated with the following frequencies:
 *96/175	(55%)	[[#Agent|agent]]
-*24/175	(14%)	random [[canine|d]]
+*24/175	(14%)	random {{mcsl|d}}
 *24/175	(14%)	[[#Champion|champion]]
-*6/175	(3%)	random [[u]]
+*6/175	(3%)	random {{mcsl|u}}
 *1/7	(14%)	normal random monster

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 == Levels ==
-=== The Hidden Temple ===
+=== The Hidden Temple (cliffside) ===
 <div class="ttymap"><replacecharsblock rules="ttymap">
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 </replacecharsblock></div>
-The mapped ruins are surrounded by a woodland level.  [[#The Paladin|The Paladin]] stand atop the cursed [[User:Tomsod/YANIs_and_patches/Infidel#Quest_artifact|Idol of Moloch]], surrounding her are six [[#Templar|templars]] and two hostile [[aligned priest|priests]] of a [[lawful]] god, all asleep.  There are four [[squeaky board]]s located randomly around the ruins.  The ruins contain some [[buried]] treasure: two stacks of [[gold]], three [[gem]]s, and up to two [[ring]]s and/or an [[amulet]].
+The mapped ruins are surrounded by a woodland level.  [[#The Paladin|The Paladin]] stands atop the cursed [[User:Tomsod/YANIs_and_patches/Infidel#Quest_artifact|Idol of Moloch]], surrounding her are six [[#Templar|templars]] and two hostile [[aligned priest|priests]] of a [[lawful]] god, all asleep.  There are four [[squeaky board]]s located randomly around the ruins.  The ruins contain some [[buried]] treasure: two stacks of [[gold]], three [[gem]]s, and up to two [[ring]]s and/or an [[amulet]].
 The surrounding woods house four [[werewolves]], 5d4 {{mcsl|d}}, three {{mcsl|u}}, and possibly a [[forest centaur]] and/or a [[woodchuck]]; there are three random items and seven traps.  The entire level is unlit, and the floor is undiggable.
@@ Line 230: / Line 230: @@
   |nutr=400
   |size=Medium
-  |resistances=None
+  |resistances=Poison
   |resistances conveyed=None
   |attributes={{attributes|A champion|=
@@ Line 273: / Line 273: @@
 Agents are a nuisance.  They will attempt to steal the [[Amulet of Yendor]] when attacking you; if they succeed, they will teleport away and will subsequently try to avoid you.  Agents will also pick up the Amulet left on the floor, both when you're nearby and when they're left alone on the level; in the latter case, they may pick up the Amulet even if it's inaccessible.
-They are always generated with a [[potion of invisibility]], which they're likely to quaff as soon as they see you.  In Infidel games only, they may appear in the main dungeon.  Their [[difficulty]] is slightly lower than what their level and attacks might suggest.
+Agents are always generated with a [[potion of invisibility]], which they're likely to quaff as soon as they see you.  In Infidel games only, they may appear in the main dungeon.  Their [[difficulty]] is slightly lower than what their level and attacks might suggest.