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| + | '''The Palantir of Westernesse''' was the [[Elf (role)|Elf]] [[quest artifact]] that appeared in ''[[NetHack]]''. It served as the prize for completing the [[Elf quest]], and was [[chaotic]] for [[wishing]] purposes. Its base item is a [[crystal ball]]. | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | When carried, the Palantier of Westernesse granted [[regeneration]], [[ESP]], and half magic-damage. When [[invoke]]d, it [[taming|tamed]] nearby creatures. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The Palantir was introduced in [[NetHack 3.1.0]], and last appeared in [[NetHack 3.3.0]] - it was rendered a [[defunct feature]] in [[NetHack 3.3.1]], which introduced the choice of starting races, including [[Elf (starting race)|the elf]]. The role itself was given a spiritual successor in the [[Ranger]] - the [[Ranger quest]] branch employs a somewhat similar structure, including using the exact same layout for the goal level. | ||
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| + | ==Origin== | ||
{{wikipedia|Palantír}} | {{wikipedia|Palantír}} | ||
| − | ''' | + | A '''palantír''' (/ˈpælənˌtɪər/; pl. palantíri) is a fictional magical artifact from [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]'s Middle-earth novels. It appeared as an indestructible ball of crystal, used for communicating and viewing past and future events in other parts of Arda. The palantíri were made by the Elves of Valinor in the First Age - by the time of the setting of ''The Lord of the Rings'', only a few remained in existence. |
| − | + | Various major character make use of palantíri, and a major recurring theme is that users had to "possess great strength of will and of mind" to direct the stone's gaze to its full capability. Others would find the stones unreliable, since it was unclear whether the events shown were from the past or future - users with sufficient power could take advantage of this if they chose to. | |
| − | + | ==Variants== | |
| + | In [[Slash'EM Extended]], the [[Elph]] role is essentially a remake of the old Elf role, and the Palantir of Westernesse serves as the Elph quest artifact. | ||
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[[Category:Defunct objects]] | [[Category:Defunct objects]] | ||
[[Category:Slash'EM Extended items]] | [[Category:Slash'EM Extended items]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:36, 6 July 2021
The Palantir of Westernesse was the Elf quest artifact that appeared in NetHack. It served as the prize for completing the Elf quest, and was chaotic for wishing purposes. Its base item is a crystal ball.
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Description
When carried, the Palantier of Westernesse granted regeneration, ESP, and half magic-damage. When invoked, it tamed nearby creatures.
History
The Palantir was introduced in NetHack 3.1.0, and last appeared in NetHack 3.3.0 - it was rendered a defunct feature in NetHack 3.3.1, which introduced the choice of starting races, including the elf. The role itself was given a spiritual successor in the Ranger - the Ranger quest branch employs a somewhat similar structure, including using the exact same layout for the goal level.
Origin
A palantír (/ˈpælənˌtɪər/; pl. palantíri) is a fictional magical artifact from J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth novels. It appeared as an indestructible ball of crystal, used for communicating and viewing past and future events in other parts of Arda. The palantíri were made by the Elves of Valinor in the First Age - by the time of the setting of The Lord of the Rings, only a few remained in existence.
Various major character make use of palantíri, and a major recurring theme is that users had to "possess great strength of will and of mind" to direct the stone's gaze to its full capability. Others would find the stones unreliable, since it was unclear whether the events shown were from the past or future - users with sufficient power could take advantage of this if they chose to.
Variants
In Slash'EM Extended, the Elph role is essentially a remake of the old Elf role, and the Palantir of Westernesse serves as the Elph quest artifact.
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