Shadow Creatures - Revision history

Ge0ff: formatting

2022-05-11T20:00:44Z

formatting

Hordes: Undo; no other summon has abjuration notes and its better listed on Abjuration's page itself

2022-04-19T12:11:13Z

Undo; no other summon has abjuration notes and its better listed on Abjuration's page itself

Wwf: Added information about abjuration

2022-04-19T03:47:52Z

Added information about abjuration

Hordes at 06:29, 4 February 2022

2022-02-04T06:29:58Z

Hordes: rip

2022-02-04T06:29:18Z

rip

Hordes: no changes / player removed in trunk

2022-01-30T07:12:54Z

no changes / player removed in trunk

Ge0ff: /* History */ Add a note about pan lords

2021-03-26T10:33:33Z

‎History: Add a note about pan lords

Ge0ff: /* Sample Results */ The spell was useless in the Labyrinth, but functions properly in the Gauntlet

2021-02-02T14:49:02Z

‎Sample Results: The spell was useless in the Labyrinth, but functions properly in the Gauntlet

Spudwalt at 08:01, 13 January 2021

2021-01-13T08:01:34Z

Rasmus: /* Sample Results */

2021-01-08T10:00:12Z

‎Sample Results

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-'''Shadow Creatures''' is a [[Summonings]] spell with context-sensitive results. It summons 1d(1 + hit dice/5) monsters or groups fitting to the area that you are in. The duration of the summoned creatures is inversely dependent on their [[hit dice]], so weaker creatures will last longer. Monsters normally generated with equipment are given summoned versions of their weapons and armour which disappear with them.
+'''Shadow Creatures''' is a [[Summonings]] spell with context-sensitive results. It summons <code>1d(1 + [[HD]]/5)</code> monsters or groups fitting to the area that you are in. The duration of the summoned creatures is inversely dependent on their [[hit dice]], so weaker creatures will last longer. Monsters normally generated with equipment are given summoned versions of their weapons and armour which disappear with them.
 Summoned bands (such as a group of orcs) only count as one creature in regards to the summoning cap of 4.
-The following monsters can cast Shadow Creatures:
+{{monsters with spell}}
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-{{Flavour|Creates replicas of creatures native to the caster's current location, weaving them from shadows and threads of Abyssal matter.You can sustain at most four creatures summoned by this spell.}}
+{{flavour|Creates replicas of creatures native to the caster's current location, weaving them from shadows and threads of Abyssal matter. You can sustain at most four creatures summoned by this spell.}}
 *Prior to [[0.28]], this spell was a level 6 [[Summonings]] spell available to players. Players can still invoke this spell via a [[scroll of summoning]].

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+'''Shadow Creatures''' is a [[Summonings]] spell with context-sensitive results. It summons 1d(1 + hit dice/5) monsters or groups fitting to the area that you are in. The duration of the summoned creatures is inversely dependent on their [[hit dice]], so weaker creatures will last longer. Monsters normally generated with equipment are given summoned versions of their weapons and armour which disappear with them.
 Summoned bands (such as a group of orcs) only count as one creature in regards to the summoning cap of 4.
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-{{Flavour|Creates replicas of creatures native to the caster's current location, weaving them from shadows and threads of Abyssal matter.
+{{Flavour|Creates replicas of creatures native to the caster's current location, weaving them from shadows and threads of Abyssal matter.You can sustain at most four creatures summoned by this spell.}}
 *Prior to [[0.28]], this spell was a level 6 [[Summonings]] spell available to players. Players can still invoke this spell via a [[scroll of summoning]].
 *Prior to [[0.26]], [[pandemonium lord]]s could cast this spell.

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 {{Flavour|Creates replicas of creatures native to the caster's current location, weaving them from shadows and threads of Abyssal matter.
+*Prior to [[0.28]], this spell was a level 6 [[Summonings]] spell available to players. Players can still invoke this spell via a [[scroll of summoning]].
 *Prior to [[0.26]], [[pandemonium lord]]s could cast this spell.
 *Prior to [[0.18]], Shadow Creatures was level 5.
 *Prior to [[0.12]] this spell was considered [[unholy]].
 *In 0.10, the duration of Shadow Creatures summons was reduced.

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 *In [[the Realm of Zot]], it tends to summon [[dragon]]s, [[electric golem]]s, "friendly" [[moth of wrath|moths of wrath]], entire bands of [[draconian]]s, and even the occasional [[orb of fire]]. It is absurdly powerful there, even if you can hardly cast it.
 **Be aware that moths of wrath will often berserk the hostile natives, which can lead to a nasty death for the unwary. They may also "helpfully" send ''you'' berserk, potentially leaving you with very few options in the middle of a very nasty group of monsters.
-*It is much less useful in places that have weak "random encounters" but very strong special encounters, such as [[Hell]], [[the Tomb]], and the last level of [[the Vaults]]. It is useless in a [[Gauntlet]], producing nothing. Consider using a more reliable Summonings spell in these places.
+*It is much less useful in places that have weak "random encounters" but very strong special encounters, such as [[Hell]], [[the Tomb]], and the last level of [[the Vaults]].
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-{{Flavour|Creates replicas of creatures native to the caster's current location, weaving them from shadows and threads of Abyssal matter.<br>You can sustain at most four creatures summoned by this spell.}}
+{{Flavour|Creates replicas of creatures native to the caster's current location, weaving them from shadows and threads of Abyssal matter.
-'''Shadow Creatures''' is a [[Summonings]] spell with context-sensitive results. Regardless of spell power, casting it will generate one monster or one group of monsters appropriate for the current level. The duration of the summoned creatures is inversely dependent on their [[hit dice]], so weaker creatures will last longer. Monsters normally generated with equipment are given summoned versions of their weapons and armour which disappear with them. Despite the flavor text, any equipment of summoned monsters will dissipate into smoke on their death (or sooner for thrown missiles). This spell will not summon creatures opposed by your god.
+You can sustain at most four creatures summoned by this spell.}}
-Band members don't count towards the summoning cap of 4.
+'''Shadow Creatures''' is a [[Summonings]] spell with context-sensitive results. Regardless of spell power, casting it will generate one monster or group of monsters appropriate for the current level. The duration of the summoned creatures is inversely dependent on their [[hit dice]], so weaker creatures will last longer. Monsters normally generated with equipment are given summoned versions of their weapons and armour which disappear with them. This spell will not summon creatures opposed by your god.
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 *In the [[Dungeon]], results can be extremely varied due to the very broad range of possible monsters you can encounter. For example, on D:12 it might produce a band of [[ogre]]s including an [[ogre mage]]... or it might produce a single [[hobgoblin]].
 *In [[The Lair]], this can produce anything from a single plant to a herd of [[death yak]]s.
-*In the [[Orcish Mines]], it usually produces a group of orcs, possibly including warriors, priests, and sorcerers. [[Troll (monster)|trolls]] and ogres are possible though.
+*In the [[Orcish Mines]], it usually produces a group of orcs, possibly including warriors, priests, and sorcerers. [[Troll (monster)|trolls]] and ogres are possible, though.
 *In the [[Swamp]], it can spawn a single friendly plant or a pack of [[slime creature]]s.
-*In the [[Snake Pit]], it often summons a pack of [[Naga_(monster)|nagas]], which can include mages and warriors, or a single [[adder]], [[water moccasin]], [[black mamba]], or [[anaconda]].
+*In the [[Snake Pit]], it often summons a pack of [[list of nagas|nagas]], which can include magi and warriors, or a single [[adder]], [[water moccasin]], [[black mamba]], or [[anaconda]].
 *In the [[Vault]]s, it produces anything from [[Cyclops|cyclopes]] and packs of [[ogre]]s to packs of [[ugly thing]]s (including [[very ugly thing]]s) and [[deep troll]] skeletons.
-*In [[the Realm of Zot]], it tends to summon [[dragon]]s, [[electric golem]]s, "friendly" [[moth of wrath|moths of wrath]], entire bands of [[draconian]]s, and even occasional [[orb of fire|orbs of fire]]. It is absurdly powerful there, even if you can hardly cast it. Be aware that moths of wrath will often berserk the hostile natives, which can lead to a nasty death for the unwary. Which includes the possible case where the moth berserks you while a Draconian Shifter blinks a group of monsters around you. It's a very bad time to "see red" as a full mage only wielding a staff and no more access to your spells, potions, wands and scrolls while Orbs of Fire, Orb Guardians and others snuggle up on you.
+*In [[the Realm of Zot]], it tends to summon [[dragon]]s, [[electric golem]]s, "friendly" [[moth of wrath|moths of wrath]], entire bands of [[draconian]]s, and even the occasional [[orb of fire]]. It is absurdly powerful there, even if you can hardly cast it.
-*It is much less useful in places that have weak "random encounters" but very strong special encounters, such as [[Hell]], [[the Tomb]], and the last level of [[the Vaults]]. It is useless in a [[Labyrinth]], producing nothing. Consider using a more reliable Summonings spell in these places.
+**Be aware that moths of wrath will often berserk the hostile natives, which can lead to a nasty death for the unwary. They may also "helpfully" send ''you'' berserk, potentially leaving you with very few options in the middle of a very nasty group of monsters.
 == History ==