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'''Ymir, Lord of the Grassless Gap''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]].

==Ritual, seal and taboo==
Ymir's seal must be drawn around the rotted [[corpse]] of a [[poisonous]] monster.

To remain bound to Ymir, you must not [[eat]] or [[sacrifice]] [[Giant (monster attribute)|giants]].

==Mark==
A character that has Ymir bound will rot, with the rot becoming more visible and progressively worse as they remain in the dungeon - this rot can be detected from a distance, and requires the following armor to disguise based on the total amount of turns in that game:

* Less than 5,000 turns: None
* 5,000-10,000 turns: Any [[cloak]] or [[body armor]] that covers the upper torso
* 10,000-20,000 turns: Any cloak
* 20,000-50,000 turns: Any cloak, [[gloves]], [[boots]]
* 50,000-100,000 turns: Any cloak, body armor that covers the upper torso, gloves, boots, and [[helm]]
* More than 100,000 turns: Any cloak, body armor that covers the upper torso, gloves, boots, and full face covering (i.e. either a helm and a [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]], or a [[r'lyehian faceplate]])

The only types of body armor to not cover the upper torso are [[Hawaiian shorts]] and [[waistcloth]]s.

==Benefits==
While bound, Ymir confers [[poison resistance]] and grants [[skill]] in [[club]]s.

Ymir's active powers are as follows:

* '''Poison Gaze''': Deal 5 dice of poison damage to a single target monster.
* '''Gap Step''': The character begins to [[levitate]], as with the blessed [[potion of levitation]] or the [[Spellbook of levitation|spell]] cast at Skilled or better. The levitation lasts for a duration equal to Ymir's remaining binding period, plus a 5-turn safety margin, and can be ended at-will using {{kbd|>}}.

His passive powers are as follows:

*'''Footsteps of Giants''': The character can move over [[boulder]]s and pick them up as a giant can.
*'''Poison-born''': [[Quaff]]ing a [[potion of sickness]] heals the character.
*'''Putrescent Life''': [[Attribute]]s are quickly restored if lowered.
*'''Formidable Stature''': The character is counted as the size above their current one for the purpose of wielding weapons (e.g. medium characters are considered large).

==As a monster==
In notdNetHack, spirits also appear as [[monster]]s, usually when summoned by an Illithanachronounbinder. They can also appear under other circumstances which constitute spoilers, even by the standards of an already-spoiler-heavy entry!

Just handle these like you would other monster articles.

===Generation===
{{monster
|name=Ymir
|symbol={{brightgreen|H}}
|tile=
|difficulty=46
|level=40
|experience=2491
|speed=15
|AC=-5
|MR=100
|align=0
|frequency=0
|genocidable=No
|attacks=Weapon 3d8 physical, Weapon 3d8 physical, kick 5d6 physical, launch ammo 1d1 boulders
|weight=9000
|nutr=1500
|size=gigantic
|resistances=[[cold]], [[sleep]], [[poison]], [[petrification]]
|resistances conveyed=[[sleep]]
|attributes={{attributes|Ymir|fly=1|humanoid=1|thick=1|pois=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|prince=1|giant=1|male=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|nasty=1|strong=1|rockthrow=1|greedy=1|jewels=1|collect=1|magic=1|infravision=1|infravisible=1|nocorpse=1|traitor=1|notame=1}}
|reference=
}}
In notdNetHack, '''Ymir''', {{brightgreen|H}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. He is a [[strong]] and [[thick-skinned]] [[giant humanoid]] that is considered to be both giant and [[Human (monster attribute)|human]], and will seek out various items to pick up including [[gold]], [[gem]]s and [[magical item]]s. Ymir can [[fly]], has [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, can pick up and throw boulders, and will [[follow]] the character to other levels if adjacent.

Ymir has two weapon attacks, a strong [[kick]] attack, and the ability to create boulders for throwing at targets. He possesses [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].

Ymir is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if he is actively or passively abducted by [[Ahazu]], but consuming Ymir this way grants [[Temporary intrinsic|temporary]] sleep resistance. Like many summoned spirits he cannot be [[tame]]d, and will turn [[traitor]] if somehow tamed.

===Generation===
Ymir 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]].

Ymir is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] a +7 [[double lightsaber]] that is made of [[platinum]], an [[amulet of reflection]], and the following gigantic-sized uncursed armor: +7 [[crystal boots]], +7 [[crystal gauntlets]], a +7 [[crystal shield]], a +7 [[Crystal helm (dNetHack)|crystal helm]], a +7 [[cloak of magic resistance]], and the +10 Plates of the Near Void. '''The Plates of the Near Void''' is an artifact set of [[crystal plate mail]] that confers [[half physical damage]] and [[magical breathing]] while worn, and can be safely enchanted to +10 - [[invoking]] the Plates confers temporary [[phasing]].

Ymir [[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.''
|-|
Role spoiler|
If Ymir 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]]. Ymir is placed randomly 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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==Encyclopedia entry==
{{encyclopedia|
There was, in times of old, when Ymir lived,
neither sea nor sand nor waves,
no earth, nor heaven above,
but a yawning gap, and grass nowhere.

From Ymir's flesh the earth was formed,
and from his bones the hills.
From Ymir's skull, the ice-cold sky,
and from his blood the sea.
}}
{{variant-343}}
[[Category:dNetHack spirits]]
[[Category:notdNetHack spirits]]
[[Category:notdNetHack monsters]]

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 Ymir 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]].
-Ymir is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] a +7 [[double lightsaber]] that is made of [[platinum]], an [[amulet of reflection]], and the following gigantic-sized uncursed armor: +7 [[crystal boots]], +7 [[crystal gauntlets]], a +7 [[crystal shield]], a +7 [[Crystal helm (dNetHack)|crystal helm]], a +7 [[cloak of magic resistance]], and the +10 Plates of the Near Void. '''The Plates of the Near Void''' is an artifact set of [[crystal plate mail]] that grants [[half physical damage]] and [[magical breathing]] while worn, and can be safely enchanted to +10&mdash;[[invoking]] the Plates grants temporary [[phasing]].
+Ymir is [[generated with]] a +7 [[double lightsaber]] that is made of [[platinum]], an [[amulet of reflection]], and the following [[Item size (dNetHack)|gigantic-sized]] uncursed armor: +7 [[crystal boots]], +7 [[crystal gauntlets]], a +7 [[Crystal shield (dNetHack)|crystal shield]], a +7 [[Crystal helm (dNetHack)|crystal helm]], a +7 [[cloak of magic resistance]], and the +10 Plates of the Near Void. '''The Plates of the Near Void''' is an artifact set of [[crystal plate mail]] that grants [[half physical damage]] and [[magical breathing]] while worn, and can be safely enchanted to +10&mdash;[[invoking]] the Plates grants temporary [[phasing]].
 Ymir [[Corpseless|does not leave a corpse]] upon death.

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−	'''Ymir, Lord of the Grassless Gap''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)\|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]] and [[~~notdNetHack~~]].	+	'''Ymir, Lord of the Grassless Gap''' is a [[Spirits (dNetHack)\|spirit]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]].

	==Ritual, seal and taboo==		==Ritual, seal and taboo==

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 Ymir's seal must be drawn around the rotted [[corpse]] of a [[poisonous]] monster.
-To remain bound to Ymir, you must not [[eat]] or [[sacrifice]] [[Giant (monster attribute)|giants]].
+To remain bound to Ymir, the [[hero]] must not [[eat]] or [[sacrifice]] [[Giant (monster attribute)|giants]].
 ==Mark==
-A character that has Ymir bound will rot, with the rot becoming more visible and progressively worse as they remain in the dungeon - this rot can be detected from a distance, and requires the following armor to disguise based on the total amount of turns in that game:
+A hero that has Ymir bound will rot, with the rot becoming more visible and progressively worse as they remain in the dungeon - this rot can be detected from a distance, and requires the following armor to disguise based on the total amount of turns in that game:
 * Less than 5,000 turns: None
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 * '''Poison Gaze''': Deal 5 dice of poison damage to a single target monster.
-* '''Gap Step''': The character begins to [[levitate]], as with the blessed [[potion of levitation]] or the [[Spellbook of levitation|spell]] cast at Skilled or better. The levitation lasts for a duration equal to Ymir's remaining binding period, plus a 5-turn safety margin, and can be ended at-will using {{kbd|>}}.
+* '''Gap Step''': The hero begins to [[levitate]], as with the blessed [[potion of levitation]] or the [[Spellbook of levitation|spell]] cast at Skilled or better. The levitation lasts for a duration equal to Ymir's remaining binding period, plus a 5-turn safety margin, and can be ended at-will using {{kbd|>}}.
 His passive powers are as follows:
-*'''Footsteps of Giants''': The character can move over [[boulder]]s and pick them up as a giant can.
+*'''Footsteps of Giants''': The hero can move over [[boulder]]s and pick them up as a giant can.
-*'''Poison-born''': [[Quaff]]ing a [[potion of sickness]] heals the character.
+*'''Poison-born''': [[Quaffing]] a [[potion of sickness]] heals the hero.
 *'''Putrescent Life''': [[Attribute]]s are quickly restored if lowered.
-*'''Formidable Stature''': The character is counted as the size above their current one for the purpose of wielding weapons, including offhand weapons (e.g. medium characters are considered large).
+*'''Formidable Stature''': The hero is counted as the size above their current one for the purpose of wielding weapons, including offhand weapons (e.g. medium heroes are considered large).
 ==As a monster==
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   |MR=100
   |align=0
-  |frequency=0
+  |frequency=Unique
   |genocidable=No
   |attacks=Weapon 3d8 physical, Weapon 3d8 physical, kick 5d6 physical, launch ammo 1d1 boulders
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   |nutr=1500
   |size=gigantic
-  |resistances=[[cold]], [[sleep]], [[poison]], [[petrification]]
+  |resistances=[[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[stoning resistance]]
-  |resistances conveyed=[[sleep]]
+  |resistances conveyed=[[sleep resistance]] (permanent)
   |attributes={{attributes|Ymir|fly=1|humanoid=1|thick=1|pois=1|omnivore=1|nopoly=1|human=1|prince=1|giant=1|male=1|hostile=1|stalk=1|nasty=1|strong=1|rockthrow=1|greedy=1|jewels=1|collect=1|magic=1|infravision=1|infravisible=1|nocorpse=1|traitor=1|notame=1}}
   |reference=
 }}
-In notdNetHack, '''Ymir''', {{brightgreen|H}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. He is a [[strong]] and [[thick-skinned]] [[giant humanoid]] that is considered to be both giant and [[Human (monster attribute)|human]], and will seek out various items to pick up including [[gold]], [[gem]]s and [[magical item]]s. Ymir can [[fly]], has [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, can pick up and throw boulders, and will [[follow]] the character to other levels if adjacent.
+In notdNetHack, '''Ymir''', {{brightgreen|H}}, also appears as a [[monster]] that can be summoned by an [[Illithanachronounbinder]]. He is a [[strong]] and [[thick-skinned]] [[giant humanoid]] that is considered to be both giant and [[Human (monster attribute)|human]], and will seek out various items to pick up including [[gold]], [[gem]]s and [[magical item]]s. Ymir can [[fly]], has [[infravision]], can be seen via infravision, can pick up and throw boulders, and will [[follow]] the hero to other levels if adjacent. Like many summoned spirits, Ymir cannot be made [[tame]], and will turn [[traitor]] if somehow tamed.
 Ymir has two weapon attacks, a strong [[kick]] attack, and the ability to create boulders for throwing at targets. He possesses [[cold resistance]], [[sleep resistance]], [[poison resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].
-Ymir is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if he is actively or passively abducted by [[Ahazu]], but consuming Ymir this way grants [[Temporary intrinsic|temporary]] sleep resistance. Like many summoned spirits he cannot be [[tame]]d, and will turn [[traitor]] if somehow tamed.
+Ymir is [[poisonous]] to consume, which primarily comes up if he is actively or passively abducted by [[Ahazu]], but consuming Ymir this way ignores poison and grants [[Temporary intrinsic|permanent sleep resistance]].
 ===Generation===
 Ymir 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]].
-Ymir is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] a +7 [[double lightsaber]] that is made of [[platinum]], an [[amulet of reflection]], and the following gigantic-sized uncursed armor: +7 [[crystal boots]], +7 [[crystal gauntlets]], a +7 [[crystal shield]], a +7 [[Crystal helm (dNetHack)|crystal helm]], a +7 [[cloak of magic resistance]], and the +10 Plates of the Near Void. '''The Plates of the Near Void''' is an artifact set of [[crystal plate mail]] that confers [[half physical damage]] and [[magical breathing]] while worn, and can be safely enchanted to +10 - [[invoking]] the Plates confers temporary [[phasing]].
+Ymir is [[Monster starting inventory|generated with]] a +7 [[double lightsaber]] that is made of [[platinum]], an [[amulet of reflection]], and the following gigantic-sized uncursed armor: +7 [[crystal boots]], +7 [[crystal gauntlets]], a +7 [[crystal shield]], a +7 [[Crystal helm (dNetHack)|crystal helm]], a +7 [[cloak of magic resistance]], and the +10 Plates of the Near Void. '''The Plates of the Near Void''' is an artifact set of [[crystal plate mail]] that grants [[half physical damage]] and [[magical breathing]] while worn, and can be safely enchanted to +10&mdash;[[invoking]] the Plates grants temporary [[phasing]].
 Ymir [[Corpseless|does not leave a corpse]] upon death.
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 * 20,000-50,000 turns: Any cloak, [[gloves]], [[boots]]
 * 50,000-100,000 turns: Any cloak, body armor that covers the upper torso, gloves, boots, and [[helm]]
-* More than 100,000 turns: Any cloak, body armor that covers the upper torso, gloves, boots, and full face covering (i.e. either a helm and a [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]], or a [[r'lyehian faceplate]])
+* More than 100,000 turns: Any cloak, body armor that covers the upper torso, gloves, boots, and full head covering (i.e. either a helm and a [[Mask (dNetHack)|mask]], or a [[r'lyehian faceplate]])
 The only types of body armor to not cover the upper torso are [[Hawaiian shorts]] and [[waistcloth]]s.

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 ==As a monster==
 {{monster
   |name=Ymir