Scroll of magic mapping

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Name magic mapping
Appearance random
Base price 100 zm
Weight 5
Ink to write 4-7
Monster use Will not be used by monsters.

The scroll of magic mapping maps the entire current level, providing the scroll is not cursed, the level is mappable, and you are not confused.

Reading effects

Case Effect
blessed The whole level is mapped, and secret doors revealed
uncursed The whole level is mapped
cursed or confused 1/7 of the level's squares are mapped
non-mappable level You are confused for 1 to 30 (more) turns

Identification

This scroll self-identifies when read.

Messages

"Your mind is filled with crazy lines!"
The level is non-mappable
"Your <head> spins in bewilderment."
The level is non-mappable, and you are not hallucinating
"Wow! Modern art."
The level is non-mappable, and you are hallucinating
"A map coalesces in your mind!"
The scroll was non-cursed
"A map coalesces in your mind! Unfortunately, you can't grasp the details."
The scroll was cursed

Strategy

These scrolls are a good way to map Gehennom, and, considering their utility, are surprisingly cheap to write with magic markers.

See also

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