Necrophage

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HP	18-37
HD	5
XP	122
Speed	10
AC	2
EV	10
Will	40
Attack1	8 (hit: drain experience)
Resistances	rC+ rPois+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm
Vulnerabilities	Holy
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Undead
Size	Medium
Type	ghoul, necrophage
Flags	Evil Unbreathing No zombie

A vile undead creation of the most unholy necromancy, made from the decaying corpses of humanoid creatures. It exists to spread disease and decay.

Useful Info

Necrophages are grotesque ghouls whose melee attacks can inflict draining to whatever they hit. They only appear as low-level allies when worshipping Yredelemnul.

History

• Prior to 0.32, necrophages could appear in dungeon vaults. They had more HP and a stronger attack (8).
• Prior to 0.30, necrophages could generate naturally in the upper Dungeon.
• Prior to 0.26, necrophages inflicted rot instead of draining.
• Prior to 0.24, followers of Fedhas Madash could instantly destroy them with the Fungal Bloom ability.
• Prior to 0.16, necrophages could eat corpses to heal.
• Prior to 0.15, necrophages could equip weapons and armour.