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(deferred feature one could say; i think it does appear in some other variants)
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
===SLASH'EM===
 
===SLASH'EM===
SLASH'EM's source code introduces a lemure-filled [[special room]], the [[lemure pit]]; however, as it can only appear in [[Gehennom]] and there are no places for special rooms to generate there, it is never seen.
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SLASH'EM's source code introduces a lemure-filled [[special room]], the [[lemure pit]]; however, as it can only appear in [[Gehennom]] and there are no places for special rooms to generate there, it is never seen. Six lemure pits appear in [[Gehennom_(Lethe_patch)#Asmodeus.27_lair|Asmodeus' lair]] in the [[Lethe patch]], and thus in [[SLethe]].
  
 
==Encyclopedia entry==
 
==Encyclopedia entry==

Revision as of 17:59, 5 September 2023

The lemure, i, is a minor demon that appears in NetHack.

Generation

Lemures are only randomly generated in Gehennom; they are also eligible polyforms for polymorph traps, which may result in them appearing far earlier in the dungeon.

Strategy

The lemure is technically a more powerful version of the manes, but is just as slow and has only one attack, so it should be no hassle at all to any player that encounters it in Gehennom.

Origin

Lemures are shades or spirits of the restless or malignant dead in Roman mythology, said to represent those not afforded proper burial, funeral rites or affectionate cult by the living.

Variants

SLASH'EM

SLASH'EM's source code introduces a lemure-filled special room, the lemure pit; however, as it can only appear in Gehennom and there are no places for special rooms to generate there, it is never seen. Six lemure pits appear in Asmodeus' lair in the Lethe patch, and thus in SLethe.

Encyclopedia entry

The Larvae (Lemures) are Roman spirits of deceased family members. These malignant spirits dwell throughout the house and frighten the inhabitants. People tried to reconcile or avert the Larvae with strange ceremonies which took place on May 9, 11, and 13; this was called the "Feast of the Lemures". The master of the house usually performed these ceremonies, either by offering black beans to the spirits or chasing them away by making a lot of noise. Their counterparts are the Lares, friendly and beneficent house spirits.

[ Encyclopedia Mythica, ed. M.F. Lindemans ]