Frances

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Frances @
HP	121
HD	14
XP	2018
Speed	10
AC	0
EV	10
Will	100
Attack1	29 (hit: plain)
Resistances	None
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Normal
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Medium
Type	human, human
Flags	See invisible Speaks Unique Warm-blooded

A stout warrior who once bested a powerful lord of Pandemonium in combat, gaining control over the demon's realm and thanes. The battle left her with a deep facial scar, one that she carries as a badge of honour rather than a symbol of shame.

Useful Info

Frances the Duchess of Pandemonium is a unique human with demonic powers. In addition to hitting you hard with dangerous conjurations, she can also summon demonic aid.

Location

• The Dungeon:14-15
• The Elven Halls:1-3
• The Swamp:1-5
• The Snake Pit:1-5
• The Shoals:1-5
• The Spider's Nest:1-5

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Throw Icicle (3d23)	Wizard flag
Slot2	Summon Demon	Wizard flag
Slot3	Haste	Wizard flag
Slot4	Iron Shot (3d26)	Wizard flag
Slot5	Summon Demon	Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

• Once she's managed to summon a few demons, the fight will become significantly more dangerous. Consider teleporting away if you can't take her down before she calls in reinforcements. Come back later once her demons have timed out, buffed and ready to defeat her quickly.
• Summoners might try attempting to swarm her with various different summons (to get around the caps): her conjurations are both single target and require a clear line of fire, meaning she won't be able to hit you or kill your summons too quickly. Unfortunately, she may also attempt to abjure them.

History

In 0.17, the Abjuration spell replaced the second Summon Demon.

Her spellset was changed in 0.12, making her much more dangerous.

Frances was added to the game in 0.6.