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Cacophonie: Moved ironbound beastmaster for 0.28

2022-04-22T04:08:06Z

Moved ironbound beastmaster for 0.28

Spudwalt at 02:50, 31 October 2021

2021-10-31T02:50:35Z

Spudwalt: /* Vault guardians */

2021-08-04T08:08:10Z

‎Vault guardians

Spudwalt: /* Vault guardians */

2021-08-04T08:06:58Z

‎Vault guardians

Spudwalt at 08:06, 4 August 2021

2021-08-04T08:06:08Z

Spudwalt at 07:32, 11 July 2021

2021-07-11T07:32:26Z

Spudwalt: /* Unique humans */

2020-08-08T19:42:45Z

‎Unique humans

Spudwalt: /* Vault guardians */

2020-07-19T02:38:49Z

‎Vault guardians

Spudwalt: If regular demigods go on this list, then so does Frederick

2020-07-18T22:55:18Z

If regular demigods go on this list, then so does Frederick

Spudwalt at 05:36, 30 April 2020

2020-04-30T05:36:18Z

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+{{version028}}
 The benchmark species against which others are compared, '''humans''' play a major, though somewhat inconspicuous role in the far-flung realms of ''Dungeon Crawl''. Aside from a somewhat increased presence as specialized guardians of [[the Vaults]], humans tend to be scattered widely across the [[Dungeon]] and its [[branch]]es, arriving most often as unique, individually-named foes rather than as generic types of monster - they are arguably the one species best represented in this way.
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 {{monsterlink|Vault sentinel}} - Vigilant guards who can put the entirety of the Vaults on alert, then [[Sentinel's Mark|mark intruders]] to ensure their elimination. May come with a [[crossbow]].
 {{monsterlink|Ironbound convoker}} - Guardians that [[Word of Recall|recall]] and [[Might Other|strengthen]] reinforcements from elsewhere on the floor.
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 {{monsterlink|Slave}} - Held in [[Pikel]]'s thrall, these pathetic figures were a threat to low-level characters but would be freed if their master died. Replaced with [[lemure]]s in [[0.26]].
 [[Category:Human]]
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 {{Yellow|p}} [[File:Demigod (monster).png]] '''[[Demigod (monster)|Demigod]]''' - As a half-mortal, one of a demigod's parents is ostensibly of human ilk.
-{{monsterlink|Killer Klown}} - Pie-throwing fools that are nevertheless found among the guardians of the [[Realm of Zot]].
+{{monsterlink|Killer Klown}} - Pie-throwing fools that are nevertheless found among the most elite guardians of the [[Realm of Zot]].
 ==Unique humans==
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 {{monsterlink|Edmund}} - A weaker, younger brother to Sigmund who focuses entirely on melee combat with an enchanted [[flail]].
-{{monsterlink|Eustachio}} - A mustachioed [[summoner]] found early in the game.
+{{monsterlink|Eustachio}} - A magnificently mustachioed [[summoner]] found early in the game.
 {{monsterlink|Prince Ribbit}} - His current [[blink frog|froggy]] exterior belies his true form, which is only revealed to be human upon death.

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 ====[[The Vaults|Vault]] guardians====
-{{monsterlink|Vault guard}} - Unexciting but durable foot soldiers with heavy weapons and sturdy armour.
+{{monsterlink|Vault guard}} - Unexciting but durable foot soldiers armed with heavy weapons and sturdy armour.
 {{monsterlink|Vault sentinel}} - Vigilant guards who can put the entirety of the Vaults on alert, then [[Sentinel's Mark|mark intruders]] to ensure their elimination. May come with a [[crossbow]].
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 {{monsterlink|Ironbound preserver}} - Support units that absorb part of the damage inflicted on their allies, effectively doubling their HP until the preserver dies.
-{{monsterlink|Vault warden}} - Chief enforcers of the vaults entrusted with the ability to seal the [[door]]s and [[stair]]s, trapping trespassers until one or the other dies.
+{{monsterlink|Vault warden}} - Chief enforcers of the Vaults. They are entrusted with the ability to seal [[door]]s and [[stair]]s, trapping trespassers until one or the other dies.
 ====[[Desolation]] guardians====

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 {{monsterlink|Ironbound convoker}} - Guardians that [[Word of Recall|recall]] and [[Might Other|strengthen]] reinforcements from elsewhere on the floor.
-{{monsterlink|Ironbound frostheart}} - Armored ice mages; their magics make nearby walls radiate lethal cold.
+{{monsterlink|Ironbound frostheart}} - Armored ice mages; their magics imbue nearby walls with lethal cold.
 {{monsterlink|Ironbound preserver}} - Support units that absorb part of the damage inflicted on their allies, effectively doubling their HP until the preserver dies.

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-{{version026}}
+{{version027}}
 The benchmark species against which others are compared, '''humans''' play a major, though somewhat inconspicuous role in the far-flung realms of ''Dungeon Crawl''. Aside from a somewhat increased presence as specialized guardians of [[the Vaults]], humans tend to be scattered widely across the [[Dungeon]] and its [[branch]]es, arriving most often as unique, individually-named foes rather than as generic types of monster - they are arguably the one species best represented in this way.
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 {{monsterlink|Master elementalist}} - Exceptional mages who have mastered spells from all four schools of [[element]]al magic.
-{{monsterlink|Hell knight}} - Powerful warriors that employ the very fires of [[hell]] itself. Often found roaming the deeper portions of the Dungeon in groups.
+{{monsterlink|Hell knight}} - Powerful warriors that employ the very fires of [[Hell]] itself. Often found roaming the deeper portions of the Dungeon in groups.
 ====[[The Vaults|Vault]] guardians====
 {{monsterlink|Vault guard}} - Unexciting but durable foot soldiers with heavy weapons and sturdy armour.
-{{monsterlink|Ironbrand convoker}} - Guardians that [[Word of Recall|recall]] and [[Might Other|strengthen]] reinforcements from elsewhere on the floor.
+{{monsterlink|Vault sentinel}} - Vigilant guards who can put the entirety of the Vaults on alert, then [[Sentinel's Mark|mark intruders]] to ensure their elimination. May come with a [[crossbow]].
-{{monsterlink|Ironheart preserver}} - Support units that absorb part of the damage inflicted on their allies, effectively doubling their HP until the preserver dies.
+{{monsterlink|Ironbound frostheart}} - Armored ice mages; their magics make nearby walls radiate lethal cold.
-{{monsterlink|Vault sentinel}} - Vigilant guards who can put the entirety of the Vaults on alert, then [[Sentinel's Mark|mark intruders]] to ensure their elimination. May come with a [[crossbow]].
+{{monsterlink|Ironbound preserver}} - Support units that absorb part of the damage inflicted on their allies, effectively doubling their HP until the preserver dies.
 {{monsterlink|Vault warden}} - Chief enforcers of the vaults entrusted with the ability to seal the [[door]]s and [[stair]]s, trapping trespassers until one or the other dies.
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 ====Para-Humans====
-{{Yellow|p}} [[File:Demigod (monster).png]] '''[[Demigod (monster)|Demigod]]''' - As half-mortal, one of a demigod's parents is ostensibly of human ilk.
+{{Yellow|p}} [[File:Demigod (monster).png]] '''[[Demigod (monster)|Demigod]]''' - As a half-mortal, one of a demigod's parents is ostensibly of human ilk.
 {{monsterlink|Killer Klown}} - Pie-throwing fools that are nevertheless found among the guardians of the [[Realm of Zot]].
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 {{monsterlink|Terence}} - A violent murderer hiding out in the early dungeon, he is most threatening to weak, low-level characters.
-{{monsterlink|Sigmund}} - An older, more dangerous brother to Edmund, he is the bane of low-level characters.
+{{monsterlink|Sigmund}} - An older, more dangerous brother to Edmund, his [[scythe]] and spells are the bane of low-level characters.
-{{monsterlink|Edmund}} - A weaker, younger brother to Sigmund who focuses entirely on melee combat with an enchanted flail.
+{{monsterlink|Edmund}} - A weaker, younger brother to Sigmund who focuses entirely on melee combat with an enchanted [[flail]].
 {{monsterlink|Eustachio}} - A mustachioed [[summoner]] found early in the game.
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 {{monsterlink|Joseph}} - A mercenary in a stupid hat who can hit hard with his [[staff]] and [[sling]].
-{{monsterlink|Psyche}} - A winsome but unstable magess, Psyche comes with a mixed bag of [[spell]]s and a nasty [[dagger]].
+{{monsterlink|Psyche}} - A winsome but unstable magess, Psyche comes with a mixed bag of chaotic [[spell]]s and a nasty [[dagger]].
 {{monsterlink|Maurice}} - A sly [[thief]] capable of pick-pocketing his foes mid-combat.

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-{{version025}}
+{{version026}}
 The benchmark species against which others are compared, '''humans''' play a major, though somewhat inconspicuous role in the far-flung realms of ''Dungeon Crawl''. Aside from a somewhat increased presence as specialized guardians of [[the Vaults]], humans tend to be scattered widely across the [[Dungeon]] and its [[branch]]es, arriving most often as unique, individually-named foes rather than as generic types of monster - they are arguably the one species best represented in this way.
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 ==Human types==
 {{Magenta|p}} [[File:Wizard (monster).png]] '''[[Wizard (monster)|Wizard]]''' - These eccentric magic-users possess an eclectic spell-set replete with dangerous conjurations and enchantments.
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 {{monsterlink|Death knight}} - Warrior-priests of the dark god [[Yredelemnul]] who can invoke necromantic powers. Often accompanied by several undead thralls.
-{{monsterlink|Master elementalist}} - Exceptional mages which possess spells from all four schools of [[element]]al magic.
+{{monsterlink|Master elementalist}} - Exceptional mages who have mastered spells from all four schools of [[element]]al magic.
-{{monsterlink|Hell knight}} - Powerful warriors often found together that employ the very fires of [[hell]] itself.
+{{monsterlink|Hell knight}} - Powerful warriors that employ the very fires of [[hell]] itself. Often found roaming the deeper portions of the Dungeon in groups.
 ====[[The Vaults|Vault]] guardians====
-{{monsterlink|Vault guard}} - Plentiful lumbering oafs with heavy weapons and sturdy armour.
+{{monsterlink|Vault guard}} - Unexciting but durable foot soldiers with heavy weapons and sturdy armour.
 {{monsterlink|Ironbrand convoker}} - Guardians that [[Word of Recall|recall]] and [[Might Other|strengthen]] reinforcements from elsewhere on the floor.
-{{monsterlink|Ironheart preserver}} - Support units that soak partial damage for their allies, effectively doubling their HP until the preserver dies.
+{{monsterlink|Ironheart preserver}} - Support units that absorb part of the damage inflicted on their allies, effectively doubling their HP until the preserver dies.
-{{monsterlink|Vault sentinel}} - Vigilant guards who can put the entirety of the Vaults on alert, then [[Sentinel's Mark|mark intruders]] to ensure their capture. May come with a [[crossbow]].
+{{monsterlink|Vault sentinel}} - Vigilant guards who can put the entirety of the Vaults on alert, then [[Sentinel's Mark|mark intruders]] to ensure their elimination. May come with a [[crossbow]].
 {{monsterlink|Vault warden}} - Chief enforcers of the vaults entrusted with the ability to seal the [[door]]s and [[stair]]s, trapping trespassers until one or the other dies.
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 {{monsterlink|Ragged hierophant}} - Mages that maintain and support the Desolation's [[list of constructs|construct]] enforcers.
-{{monsterlink|Imperial myrmidon}} - Elite cultists which strip your [[magic resistance]] in preparation for their dangerous [[Hexes]].
+{{monsterlink|Imperial myrmidon}} - Elite cultists which strip your [[willpower]] in preparation for their dangerous [[Hexes]].
 ====Para-Humans====
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 {{monsterlink|Sigmund}} - An older, more dangerous brother to Edmund, he is the bane of low-level characters.
-{{monsterlink|Edmund}} - A weaker, younger brother to Sigmund who focuses entirely on melee with an enchanted flail.
+{{monsterlink|Edmund}} - A weaker, younger brother to Sigmund who focuses entirely on melee combat with an enchanted flail.
 {{monsterlink|Eustachio}} - A mustachioed [[summoner]] found early in the game.
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 {{monsterlink|Erica}} - An adventuress found in the mid-game; [[hydra]]-slayers everywhere covet her [[flaming]] blade.
-{{monsterlink|Harold}} - A middle-aged bounty-hunter nearing retirement; he specializes in [[Sentinel's Mark|tracking]] and [[throwing net|trapping]] his quarry.
+{{monsterlink|Harold}} - A middle-aged bounty hunter nearing retirement; he specializes in [[Sentinel's Mark|tracking]] and [[throwing net|trapping]] his quarry.
-{{monsterlink|Josephine}} - A withered, decaying [[necromancer]] with an escort of [[wraith]]s.
+{{monsterlink|Josephine}} - A withered, decaying [[necromancer]] who travels with an entourage of [[wraith]]s.
 {{monsterlink|Rupert}} - A wild [[berserker]] with a devastating voice, Rupert charges headlong with a powerful, two-handed weapon.
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 {{monsterlink|Donald}} - An irritable adventurer skilled at swimming; he often possesses a rare [[shield of reflection]].
-{{monsterlink|Nikola}} - A mad scientist frightfully gifted with wielding [[Electricity|electrical]] magic.
+{{monsterlink|Nikola}} - A mad scientist frightfully gifted at wielding [[Electricity|electrical]] magic.
-{{monsterlink|Margery}} - A particularly skilled hell knight who once slew a [[list of dragons|dragon]] in single combat and still wears its hide as armour.
+{{monsterlink|Margery}} - A particularly skilled hell knight who has slain multiple [[list of dragons|dragons]] in single combat, judging by her dragonhide armour.
 {{monsterlink|Frederick}} - A powerful demigod who searches the lowest reaches of the Dungeon for worthy opponents.
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 {{Yellow|@}} [[Image:Francis.png]] '''[[Francis]]''' - A wizened wizard who could summon dangerous [[demon]]s. Removed in [[0.8]].
-{{LightMagenta|@}} [[Image:Jozef.png]] '''[[Jozef]]''' - A tall bounty-hunter who was known for vexing characters with a number of [[trap]]s and tricks. Removed in [[0.11]].
+{{LightMagenta|@}} [[Image:Jozef.png]] '''[[Jozef]]''' - A tall bounty hunter who was known for vexing characters with a number of [[trap]]s and tricks. Removed in [[0.11]].
-{{White|@}} [[Image:Paladin (monster).png]] '''[[Paladin (monster)|Paladin]]''' - A very rare [[holy]] monster, complete with [[halo]], who was in quest for [[The Shining One]]. Removed in [[0.13]].
+{{White|@}} [[Image:Paladin (monster).png]] '''[[Paladin (monster)|Paladin]]''' - A very rare [[holy]] monster, complete with [[halo]], who was on a quest for [[The Shining One]]. Removed in [[0.13]].
 {{monsterlink|Maud}} - A female warrior known as much for her weaponry as anything else. Removed in [[0.19]].
 {{monsterlink|Norris}} - A cultist armed with brain and brawn, Norris charged headlong into death. Removed in [[0.19]].
 [[Category:Human]]
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 {{monsterlink|Frederick}} - A powerful demigod who searches the lowest reaches of the Dungeon for worthy opponents.
-{{monsterlink|Cloud mage}} - Resident of the [[Cloud Mages' Chambers]] and exceptionally skilled with [[Air Magic]].
+{{monsterlink|Cloud Mage}} - Resident of the [[Cloud Mages' Chambers]] and exceptionally skilled with [[Air Magic]].
 {{monsterlink|Hellbinder}} - Master of the [[Hall of the Hellbinder]], their infernal incantations bring [[damnation]] and [[demon]]s upon their foes.

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-{{version023}}
+{{version024}}
-The benchmark species against which others are compared, '''humans''' play a major, though somewhat inconspicuous role in the far-flung realms of ''Dungeon Crawl''. Aside from a somewhat increased presence as specialized guardians of [[the Vaults]], humans tend to be scattered widely across the [[Dungeon]] and its [[branch]]es, arriving most often as unique, individually named foes rather than as generic types of monster - they are arguably the one species best represented in this way.
+The benchmark species against which others are compared, '''humans''' play a major, though somewhat inconspicuous role in the far-flung realms of ''Dungeon Crawl''. Aside from a somewhat increased presence as specialized guardians of [[the Vaults]], humans tend to be scattered widely across the [[Dungeon]] and its [[branch]]es, arriving most often as unique, individually-named foes rather than as generic types of monster - they are arguably the one species best represented in this way.
 The following is a list of humans appearing as monsters in all their various incarnations across ''Dungeon Crawl'':
 ==Generic humans==
-{{LightGrey|p}} [[File:Human (monster).png]] '''[[Human (monster)|Human]]''' - Occasionally found tending [[sheep]], warming by fires, and generally eking out a meager existence in the dungeon.
+{{LightGrey|p}} [[File:Human (monster).png]] '''[[Human (monster)|Human]]''' - Occasionally found tending [[sheep]], warming by fires, and generally eking out a meager existence in the Dungeon.
 =====Generic human variants=====
 :[[File:Deformed human.png]] - All manner of '''deformed''' and '''sickly humans''' (and other species) can be found in [[Cigotuvi's Fleshworks]].
 ==Human types==
-{{monsterlink|Slave}} - Held in [[Pikel]]'s thrall, these pathetic figures are a threat to low-level characters.
+{{monsterlink|Slave}} - Held in [[Pikel]]'s thrall, these pathetic figures are a threat to low-level characters but will be freed if their master dies.
-{{Magenta|p}} [[File:Wizard (monster).png]] '''[[Wizard (monster)|Wizard]]''' - These curious magic-users possess an eclectic spell-set, replete with dangerous conjurations.
+{{Magenta|p}} [[File:Wizard (monster).png]] '''[[Wizard (monster)|Wizard]]''' - These eccentric magic-users possess an eclectic spell-set, replete with dangerous conjurations.
 {{White|p}} [[File:Necromancer (monster).png]] '''[[Necromancer (monster)|Necromancer]]''' - Akin to the wizard, but with a focus on death magic. Generally come with an [[undead]] entourage.
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 {{monsterlink|Jessica}} - A low-level spellcaster who appears in the very early dungeon, preying on the weak.
-{{monsterlink|Terence}} - A violent murderer hiding out in the early dungeon, he poses most threat to weak, low-level characters.
+{{monsterlink|Terence}} - A violent murderer hiding out in the early dungeon, he is most threatening to weak, low-level characters.
 {{monsterlink|Sigmund}} - An older, more dangerous brother to Edmund, he is the bane of low-level characters.
-{{monsterlink|Edmund}} - A weaker, younger brother to Sigmund who focuses entirely on melee.
+{{monsterlink|Edmund}} - A weaker, younger brother to Sigmund who focuses entirely on melee with an enchanted flail.
-{{monsterlink|Eustachio}} - A mustached [[summoner]] found early in the game.
+{{monsterlink|Eustachio}} - A mustachioed [[summoner]] found early in the game.
 {{monsterlink|Maurice}} - A sly [[thief]] capable of pick-pocketing his foes mid-combat.
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 {{monsterlink|Erica}} - An adventuress found in the mid-game; [[hydra]]-slayers everywhere covet her [[flaming]] blade.
-{{monsterlink|Harold}} - A middle-aged bounty-hunter; he's nearing retirement, but still has a few tricks up his sleeve.
+{{monsterlink|Harold}} - A middle-aged bounty-hunter nearing retirement; he specializes in [[Sentinel's Mark|tracking]] and [[throwing net|trapping]] his quarry.
-{{monsterlink|Josephine}} - A decaying [[necromancer]] with an escort of [[wraith]]s.
+{{monsterlink|Josephine}} - A withered, decaying [[necromancer]] with an escort of [[wraith]]s.
 {{monsterlink|Louise}} - A sorceress who spent far too long in [[the Abyss]] and is eager for others to share her fate.
-{{monsterlink|Donald}} - An irritable adventurer at home in water; he often possesses a rare [[shield of reflection]].
+{{monsterlink|Donald}} - An irritable adventurer skilled at swimming; he often possesses a rare [[shield of reflection]].
-{{monsterlink|Frances}} - A skilled warrior who once defeated a demon and wrested dark powers and demon servants from said foe.
+{{monsterlink|Frances}} - A skilled warrior who once defeated a demon. She wrested her dark powers and demonic servants from said foe.
-{{monsterlink|Kirke}} - A skilled enchantress bent on transforming unwary victims into one of her [[hog]]s.
+{{monsterlink|Kirke}} - A skilled enchantress bent on forcing unwary victims to join her herd of [[hog]]s.
 {{monsterlink|Rupert}} - A wild [[berserker]] with a devastating voice, Rupert charges headlong with a powerful, two-handed weapon.
-{{monsterlink|Nikola}} - A mad scientist frightfully gifted with wielding [[Electricity|electrical]] forces.
+{{monsterlink|Nikola}} - A mad scientist frightfully gifted with wielding [[Electricity|electrical]] magic.
 {{monsterlink|Cloud mage}} - Resident of the [[Cloud Mages' Chambers]] and exceptionally skilled with [[Air Magic]].