Edmund

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Edmund @
HP	29-59
HD	4
XP	164
Speed	10
AC	6
EV	9
Will	20
Attack1	6 (hit: plain)
Resistances	None
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Medium
Type	human, human
Flags	Fighter Speaks Warm-blooded Unique Male

A jealous sibling of Sigmund (indeed, the youngest of nine brothers). He has none of Sigmund's skills in magic, but makes up for it with his skills in fighting and a canny head for money. He is eager to prove his superiority by killing hapless adventurers with his expensive flail and quick wit. “And my invention thrive, Edmund the base Shall top the legitimate. I grow; I prosper.— Now, gods, stand up for bastards!” -William Shakespeare, _King Lear_, I, ii. 1606. “When the forces stood in array Edmund proposed to decide their claims by single combat; but Canute saying that he, a man of small stature, would have little chance against the tall athletic Edmund, proposed, on the contrary, for them to divide the realm as their fathers had done.” -Thomas Keightley, _The History of England_. 1839.

Useful Info

Edmund the Younger is a weak unique who appears in the early game. Although he's Sigmund's brother, he is not nearly as lethal. He generates with a decent flail (often holy wrath branded), a well-enchanted suit of medium-weight armour, and (occasionally) a random attack wand, making him a threat to low-level characters.

Location

• The Dungeon:4-6

Tips & Tricks

• If discovered early on, he can be an overwhelming melee opponent, but even then he lacks any real tricks. Intelligent use of ranged attacks can take him out fairly easily, but don't be overconfident. You can always come back later when he's a pushover.
• Undead characters should be mindful of his weapon. Holy wrath can make short work of careless players.