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Revision as of 17:18, 10 August 2006
The manes, i, is a minor demon which travels in large packs. Manes are very weak and slow.
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Name
The word "manes" is both singular and plural - there is no such monster as a mane. This is because the word is imported directly from Latin ("manes"), where the rules of pluralisation are different.
Strategy
It is an exceptionally unfortunate character who has trouble defeating manes; however, swarms of them can overwhelm weaker characters.
Mythology
In Roman mythology, manes are the spirits of the dead. Wikipedia has more details.
Encyclopedia entry
The gnats of the dungeon, these swarming monsters are rarely seen alone.
