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| − | ''The Eye of the Beholder'' is the reward for the [[Neutral Quest]] in [[SLASH'EM]], along with the Key of Neutrality. It provides no effects when carried or wielded, but has some (rather nasty) effects when invoked. | + | ''The Eye of the Beholder'' is the reward for the [[Neutral Quest]] in [[SLASH'EM]], along with the Key of Neutrality. It provides no effects when carried or wielded, but has some (rather nasty) effects when invoked. |
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| + | If you [[eat]] the eye, you will take 150-199 damage, so this is a [[Bad idea]] ("This Eye of the Beholder is delicious! You feel a burning inside!"). If you should survive eating the Eye, it provides 10 nutrition. The game will ask for confirmation, though("Are you sure you want to eat that? [ynq] (n)"). | ||
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| + | Note that you can sacrifice the eye at any time("You offer this evil thing to <your god>..."); this gets rid of it permanently. | ||
==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
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| − | In general, this is the weakest of the alignment quest artifacts, given that it has no use other than its invocation, which is a somewhat mixed effect at best. | + | In general, this is the weakest of the alignment quest artifacts, given that it has no use other than its invocation, which is a somewhat mixed effect at best. You can as well just [[sacrifice]] it. Still, it could be useful for clearing out special rooms such as zoos and throne rooms, although one should make sure to [[spellbook of light|light up]] the room beforehand. |
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==Encyclopedia entry== | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[the Hand of Vecna]] | ||
| + | *[[Nighthorn]] | ||
| + | *[[eyeball]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:SLASH'EM items|Eye of the Beholder]] | [[Category:SLASH'EM items|Eye of the Beholder]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:15, 10 April 2015
% The Eye of the Beholder 
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| Base item | eyeball |
| Affiliation | neutral |
| When carried | (none) |
| When used | (none) |
| When invoked | see text |
| Base price | 500 zm |
| Weight | 1 |
The Eye of the Beholder is the reward for the Neutral Quest in SLASH'EM, along with the Key of Neutrality. It provides no effects when carried or wielded, but has some (rather nasty) effects when invoked.
If you eat the eye, you will take 150-199 damage, so this is a Bad idea ("This Eye of the Beholder is delicious! You feel a burning inside!"). If you should survive eating the Eye, it provides 10 nutrition. The game will ask for confirmation, though("Are you sure you want to eat that? [ynq] (n)").
Note that you can sacrifice the eye at any time("You offer this evil thing to <your god>..."); this gets rid of it permanently.
Generation
As with the other two alignment quest artifacts, you must kill the Beholder in such a manner as to leave a corpse to obtain the Eye. Note, that you can't wish for it ("For a moment, you feel something in your hands, but it disappears!").
Invoking
Invoking the Eye has two possible effects: If your luck is less than -9, then
- "The Eye turns on you!"
and you die instantly.[1] Else,
- "The Eye looks around with its icy gaze!"
and all non-undead monsters in lit area in line of sight are reduced to 1/3 of their remaining hitpoints[2]. This will never kill any monsters directly. Note that this affects pets, peaceful monsters, and hostile monsters equally. Surprisingly, it will not reduce tameness or anger peacefuls. Invoking the Eye has the further effect of reducing your alignment record and Luck by 3 each.
Strategy
In general, this is the weakest of the alignment quest artifacts, given that it has no use other than its invocation, which is a somewhat mixed effect at best. You can as well just sacrifice it. Still, it could be useful for clearing out special rooms such as zoos and throne rooms, although one should make sure to light up the room beforehand.
Origin
From the famous literary quote: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". "Beholder" is a less frequent English word for "observer".
Also an obvious inspiration for the Beholder it self.
Encyclopedia entry
No entry
