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| − | + | '''Sheol''' is a new dungeon branch added in [[UnNetHack]] (as well as [[Slash'EM Extended]] and [[SLASHTHEM]]). It is accessed by a stairway from the main dungeon in [[Gehennom]] and represents a kind of icy underworld (a "frozen-over" hell), in contrast to the fiery [[hell]] of Gehennom proper. It contains special ice-themed monsters, traps, and terrain types. | |
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| + | The original description of this branch can be found in [[Sheol.txt]]. | ||
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| + | ==Layout== | ||
| + | Sheol contains a special [[Sheol middle level|middle level]] and [[Bottom level of Sheol|bottom level]], as well as a number of filler levels. The filler levels feature ice floors and water tiles, as well as new types of walls made of ice. They may also contain randomly placed [[cloud]]s. Filler levels after the middle level become narrower. | ||
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| + | Each filler level has a 33% chance of containing a [[wand of fire]], which in the hands of the player may make clearing a path through the ice easier, but in the hands of a monster creates a new danger for the adventurer. | ||
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| + | Depending on the version, the Sheol branch may contain the entrance to [[Vlad's Tower]]. | ||
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| + | ==Sheol-Specific Features== | ||
| + | ===Terrain=== | ||
| + | Sheol contains two new types of ice-based walls, [[ice walls]] and [[crystal ice wall]]s. Both are represented by the 8 glyph. The regular ice wall can be removed by fire or digging with any [[Digging|digging tool]], but the crystal ice wall is impervious to any form of removal except fire or the rare [[crystal pick]]. The regular ice wall takes less time to clear than a regular (stone) wall. Removing either type of ice wall leaves a floor of [[ice]] behind. | ||
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| + | ===Traps=== | ||
| + | Sheol contains a new type of trap, the [[trap#Cold_trap|cold trap]], which in UnNetHack is generated only within this branch. The cold trap's threat to players is analogous to the [[fire trap]] found elsewhere in Gehennom: they deal [[cold]] damage, which can destroy [[potion]]s in the player's inventory. | ||
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| + | ===Monsters=== | ||
| + | Several of the new [[monsters]] added in [[UnNetHack]] are specific to Sheol and appear only there: | ||
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| + | * [[chillbug]] | ||
* [[blue slime]] | * [[blue slime]] | ||
| + | * [[white naga]] | ||
| + | * [[white naga hatchling ]] | ||
| + | * [[ice golem]] | ||
* [[crystal ice golem]] | * [[crystal ice golem]] | ||
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* [[Punisher]] (not randomly generated, but one appears in 50% of randomly generated levels) | * [[Punisher]] (not randomly generated, but one appears in 50% of randomly generated levels) | ||
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* [[Executioner]] (unique) | * [[Executioner]] (unique) | ||
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| − | + | The final level of Sheol contains a new item, the [[crystal pick]]. An excellent weapon-tool that uses the [[pick-axe]] skill, it serves as the "prize" for completing the branch. | |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | [[SLASHTHEM]] and [[Slash'EM Extended]] implement | + | [[SLASHTHEM]] and [[Slash'EM Extended]] implement the Sheol branch, but with some differences from the UnNetHack version. |
| − | Beware of | + | Beware of Father Dagon and Mother Hydra at the final Sheol level. They both are capable of +100 damage in one turn, so keep your guard up. |
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
| − | Sheol is | + | Sheol is a term associated with the afterlife in Judaism. Depending on the context, it may be understood as the place where the wicked go after death (i.e. Hell), or as the destination of all who die, regardless of character (similar to the Greek Hades). English translations of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) sometimes translate the expression as "the grave". |
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[[Category:UnNetHack]] | [[Category:UnNetHack]] | ||
[[Category:Dungeon branches]] | [[Category:Dungeon branches]] | ||
Revision as of 15:08, 22 June 2015
Sheol is a new dungeon branch added in UnNetHack (as well as Slash'EM Extended and SLASHTHEM). It is accessed by a stairway from the main dungeon in Gehennom and represents a kind of icy underworld (a "frozen-over" hell), in contrast to the fiery hell of Gehennom proper. It contains special ice-themed monsters, traps, and terrain types.
The original description of this branch can be found in Sheol.txt.
Contents
Layout
Sheol contains a special middle level and bottom level, as well as a number of filler levels. The filler levels feature ice floors and water tiles, as well as new types of walls made of ice. They may also contain randomly placed clouds. Filler levels after the middle level become narrower.
Each filler level has a 33% chance of containing a wand of fire, which in the hands of the player may make clearing a path through the ice easier, but in the hands of a monster creates a new danger for the adventurer.
Depending on the version, the Sheol branch may contain the entrance to Vlad's Tower.
Sheol-Specific Features
Terrain
Sheol contains two new types of ice-based walls, ice walls and crystal ice walls. Both are represented by the 8 glyph. The regular ice wall can be removed by fire or digging with any digging tool, but the crystal ice wall is impervious to any form of removal except fire or the rare crystal pick. The regular ice wall takes less time to clear than a regular (stone) wall. Removing either type of ice wall leaves a floor of ice behind.
Traps
Sheol contains a new type of trap, the cold trap, which in UnNetHack is generated only within this branch. The cold trap's threat to players is analogous to the fire trap found elsewhere in Gehennom: they deal cold damage, which can destroy potions in the player's inventory.
Monsters
Several of the new monsters added in UnNetHack are specific to Sheol and appear only there:
- chillbug
- blue slime
- white naga
- white naga hatchling
- ice golem
- crystal ice golem
- dark Angel
- Punisher (not randomly generated, but one appears in 50% of randomly generated levels)
- Executioner (unique)
Items
The final level of Sheol contains a new item, the crystal pick. An excellent weapon-tool that uses the pick-axe skill, it serves as the "prize" for completing the branch.
Variants
SLASHTHEM and Slash'EM Extended implement the Sheol branch, but with some differences from the UnNetHack version.
Beware of Father Dagon and Mother Hydra at the final Sheol level. They both are capable of +100 damage in one turn, so keep your guard up.
Origin
Sheol is a term associated with the afterlife in Judaism. Depending on the context, it may be understood as the place where the wicked go after death (i.e. Hell), or as the destination of all who die, regardless of character (similar to the Greek Hades). English translations of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) sometimes translate the expression as "the grave".
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