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Being fairly common magical tools it is a good idea to collect magic whistles. You can then try to [[polypile]] your surplus ones into [[magic marker]]s. | Being fairly common magical tools it is a good idea to collect magic whistles. You can then try to [[polypile]] your surplus ones into [[magic marker]]s. | ||
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| + | Whistles are one of the few items that are safe to [[Use testing|use test]], so simply [[#apply]] them to distinguish between magic- and [[tin whistle]]. In most cases it is even safe to #apply a whistle found in a shop before buying it. However if you want to play a no-shoplifting conduct or your pet may attack the shopkeeper (for example a [[warhorse]]) this is a bad idea. You should [[#name]] them afterwards to identify future whistles. | ||
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| Name | magic whistle |
| Appearance | whistle |
| Base price | 10 zm |
| Weight | 3 |
| Material | [[{{{material}}}]] |
| Monster use | Will not be used by monsters. |
A magic whistle is a tool which appears as a whistle when unidentified. When you apply a non-cursed magic whistle, any pets on the level will be teleported next to you. Even pets that are otherwise unable to move will be summoned, although they will still be unable to move. This is immensely useful both for keeping pets with you without a tedious wait at every down staircase and for speeding up the process of stealing from shops with the aid of a pet.
A magic whistle can easily be distinguished from an ordinary tin whistle by the sound it makes (see below).
A blessed eucalyptus leaf can also be used as a magic whistle when applied, although this will eventually unbless it.
Messages
- You produce a strange whistling sound.
- You applied a non-cursed magic whistle, or a cursed magic whistle (50% chance).
- You produce a high-pitched humming noise.
- You applied a cursed magic whistle (50% chance). Does not summon pets to your side, and can wake nearby monsters.
- You produce a normal whistling sound.
- You applied a magic whistle while hallucinating
Strategy
When your pet accidentally steps on a polymorph trap and turns into some immobile monster you can still save it with a magic whistle. Just stand next to the trap (where your pet probably still stands) and keep whistling until you see some decent pet (e.g. a dragon).
Being fairly common magical tools it is a good idea to collect magic whistles. You can then try to polypile your surplus ones into magic markers.
Whistles are one of the few items that are safe to use test, so simply #apply them to distinguish between magic- and tin whistle. In most cases it is even safe to #apply a whistle found in a shop before buying it. However if you want to play a no-shoplifting conduct or your pet may attack the shopkeeper (for example a warhorse) this is a bad idea. You should #name them afterwards to identify future whistles.
