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{{spellbook|name=protection|level=1|type=[[clerical]]|cost=100|turns=3}} | {{spellbook|name=protection|level=1|type=[[clerical]]|cost=100|turns=3}} | ||
| − | The '''[[spellbook]] of [[protection]]''' provides a useful spell that | + | The '''[[spellbook]] of [[protection]]''' provides a useful spell that decreases your [[AC]], but only temporarily. The exact reduction depends on your experience level, and the amount of protection already gained from this spell; a level 1 character, for example, can achieve a reduction of only 3. |
| − | A routine to fight a difficult monster might | + | The protection wears off at a rate of 1 point every 10 turns, or 1 point every 20 turns if the spell was cast with [[expert]] proficiency. |
| − | * | + | |
| − | * | + | ==Identification== |
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| + | [[Monk]]s have a 1/3 chance of starting with a spellbook of protection<ref>[[u_init.c#line654]]</ref>. | ||
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| + | ==Messages== | ||
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| + | ;The <air> around you begins to shimmer with a golden haze." | ||
| + | :You cast the spell | ||
| + | ;"The golden haze around you becomes more dense." | ||
| + | :You case the spell while already protected by it | ||
| + | ;"Your skin feels warm for a moment." | ||
| + | :You cast the spell, but can receive no more protection | ||
| + | ;"The golden haze around you becomes less dense." | ||
| + | :The spell is wearing off | ||
| + | ;"The golden haze around you disappears." | ||
| + | :The spell has worn off completely. | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
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| + | The spell is best used just before fights with "out of depth" [[monster]]s which you are otherwise unprepared to fight. | ||
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| + | A routine to fight a difficult monster might be: | ||
| + | * cast the spell of protection | ||
| + | * wear one or two [[ring of protection|rings of protection]] | ||
* switch from non-metal to metal [[armor]] | * switch from non-metal to metal [[armor]] | ||
| − | + | ==Source code references== | |
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| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | {{DOD}} | ||
[[Category:Spellbooks|Protection]] | [[Category:Spellbooks|Protection]] | ||
Revision as of 22:51, 20 August 2006
| spellbook of + protection 
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| Appearance | random |
| Base price | 100 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 3 |
| Ink to write | 5–9 |
| Spell type | [[clerical spells|clerical]] |
| Level | 1 |
| Power cost | 5 Pw |
The spellbook of protection provides a useful spell that decreases your AC, but only temporarily. The exact reduction depends on your experience level, and the amount of protection already gained from this spell; a level 1 character, for example, can achieve a reduction of only 3.
The protection wears off at a rate of 1 point every 10 turns, or 1 point every 20 turns if the spell was cast with expert proficiency.
Identification
Monks have a 1/3 chance of starting with a spellbook of protection[1].
Messages
- The <air> around you begins to shimmer with a golden haze."
- You cast the spell
- "The golden haze around you becomes more dense."
- You case the spell while already protected by it
- "Your skin feels warm for a moment."
- You cast the spell, but can receive no more protection
- "The golden haze around you becomes less dense."
- The spell is wearing off
- "The golden haze around you disappears."
- The spell has worn off completely.
Strategy
The spell is best used just before fights with "out of depth" monsters which you are otherwise unprepared to fight.
A routine to fight a difficult monster might be:
- cast the spell of protection
- wear one or two rings of protection
- switch from non-metal to metal armor
Source code references
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