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| − | '''Dispater''', {{monsym|dispater}}, is one of the [[demon prince]]s | + | '''Dispater''', {{monsym|dispater}}, is one of the many [[demon prince]]s that can appear in ''[[NetHack]]''. Like all other demon princes, he is [[covetous]] and will attempt to steal the [[Amulet of Yendor]] if you possess it. |
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==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
| + | Dispater is one of three demon princes without his own lair, the other two being [[Geryon]] and [[Demogorgon]]. He can only appear if summoned via the [[summon nasties]] in [[Gehennom]] or gated in by another lawful [[demon]] (e.g., [[Asmodeus]], [[Baalzebub]] or Geryon). | ||
| − | + | He is [[Monster starting inventory|always generated with]] a [[wand of striking]]. | |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | + | Dispater has a lot of [[hit point]]s, great [[magic resistance]], and powerful spell attacks - but he will generally not use them until after uses up his relatively harmless wand of striking. This makes it a very good idea to kill him as quickly as possible. | |
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
| − | NetHack's incarnation of Dispater is based on the unique archdevil | + | {{wikipedia|Dīs Pater}} |
| + | NetHack's incarnation of Dispater is based on the unique archdevil found in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' source books, who is in turn based on Dīs Pater, a Roman god of the underworld later subsumed by Pluto or the Greek Hades. Originally a chthonic god of riches, fertile agricultural land, and underground mineral wealth, he was later commonly equated with the Roman underworld deities Pluto and [[Orcus]]. | ||
| − | In | + | In ''Dungeons & Dragons'', Dispater's appearance is that of a handsome human about 2 meters (ca. 7 feet) tall, with two small horns, a tail and a cloven left hoof - Dispater's portrayal in ''NetHack'' retains just the former trait. {{refsrc|monst.c|2708|comment=Dispater has size <code>MZ_HUMAN</code>}}{{reffunc|mondata.c|num_horns}}{{reffunc|polyself.c|mbodypart|comment=Dispater does not have a hoof}} |
| − | + | The "City of Dis" mentioned in the encyclopedia entry is based on the portrayal of the deity in the ''Inferno'', where it was the infernal city that the sixth circle of Hell consisted of. While this city does not appear in NetHack itself, some [[variant]]s add a lair inspired by it. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 08:40, 28 June 2021
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| Difficulty | 40 |
| Attacks |
Weapon 4d6, spell-casting |
| Base level | 36 |
| Base experience | 1923 |
| Speed | 15 |
| Base AC | -2 |
| Base MR | 80 |
| Alignment | 15 (lawful) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | Unique |
| Genocidable | No |
| Weight | 1500 |
| Nutritional value | 500 |
| Size | Medium |
| Resistances | Fire, poison |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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Dispater:
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| Reference | monst.c#line2704 |
Dispater, &, is one of the many demon princes that can appear in NetHack. Like all other demon princes, he is covetous and will attempt to steal the Amulet of Yendor if you possess it.
Generation
Dispater is one of three demon princes without his own lair, the other two being Geryon and Demogorgon. He can only appear if summoned via the summon nasties in Gehennom or gated in by another lawful demon (e.g., Asmodeus, Baalzebub or Geryon).
He is always generated with a wand of striking.
Strategy
Dispater has a lot of hit points, great magic resistance, and powerful spell attacks - but he will generally not use them until after uses up his relatively harmless wand of striking. This makes it a very good idea to kill him as quickly as possible.
Origin
NetHack's incarnation of Dispater is based on the unique archdevil found in Dungeons & Dragons source books, who is in turn based on Dīs Pater, a Roman god of the underworld later subsumed by Pluto or the Greek Hades. Originally a chthonic god of riches, fertile agricultural land, and underground mineral wealth, he was later commonly equated with the Roman underworld deities Pluto and Orcus.
In Dungeons & Dragons, Dispater's appearance is that of a handsome human about 2 meters (ca. 7 feet) tall, with two small horns, a tail and a cloven left hoof - Dispater's portrayal in NetHack retains just the former trait. [1][2][3]
The "City of Dis" mentioned in the encyclopedia entry is based on the portrayal of the deity in the Inferno, where it was the infernal city that the sixth circle of Hell consisted of. While this city does not appear in NetHack itself, some variants add a lair inspired by it.
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, all demon princes have lairs. Dispater's lair is located between levels 10-15 of Gehennom.
Encyclopaedia entry
The Roman ruler of the underworld and fortune, similar to the
Greek Hades. Every hundred years, the Ludi Tarentini were
celebrated in his honor. The Gauls regarded Dis Pater as
their ancestor. The name is a contraction of the Latin Dives,
"the wealthy", Dives Pater, "the wealthy father", or "Fater
Wealth". It refers to the wealth of precious stone below the
earth.
References
- ↑ monst.c in NetHack 3.4.3, line 2708: Dispater has size
MZ_HUMAN - ↑ num_horns in mondata.c
- ↑ mbodypart in polyself.c: Dispater does not have a hoof
