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==Innate Abilities== | ==Innate Abilities== | ||
− | + | * '''+1 [[LOS]]''': Barachim have a line of sight of 8 tiles instead of the normal 7. This means that they can see more monsters at once and can attack monsters from further away, but the reverse is also true. | |
− | * '''+1 [[LOS]]''': Barachim have a line of sight of 8 tiles instead of the normal 7. This means that they can see more monsters at once | + | * '''[[Amphibious]]''': Barachim may swim freely through shallow and deep water and do not suffer the movement or attack penalties for doing so. |
− | * '''[[Amphibious]]''' | ||
* '''[[Bad mutations#Slow|Slow 1]]''': Barachim move slowly, taking 1.2 turns to move. | * '''[[Bad mutations#Slow|Slow 1]]''': Barachim move slowly, taking 1.2 turns to move. | ||
− | * '''Strong Legs 1''': | + | * '''[[Strong Legs]] 1''': Barachim can hop short distances (up to four tiles), but without complete accuracy. '''Hopping''' requires a [[LOS]] unobstructed by any physical obstacles; however, one can hop over interposed monsters, plants, or [[statue]]s. Hopping can be used to reliably free oneself from [[net]]s and [[web]]s. Hopping is not [[blink]]ing, so it continues to function when one is affected by [[teleport]] restrictions or [[Dimension Anchor]]. After hopping, you will be unable to use this ability again until you have spent some time not moving. (Other actions, such as casting spells and attacking, are fine.) |
Barachim have a base [[Strength]] of 9, [[Intelligence]] of 8 and [[Dexterity]] of 7 (before Background modifiers). | Barachim have a base [[Strength]] of 9, [[Intelligence]] of 8 and [[Dexterity]] of 7 (before Background modifiers). | ||
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Almost every god will work with Barachi, although it is wise to choose a god without a significant [[Invocations]] requirement, to counter their poor Invocations aptitude. [[Cheibriados]] is a natural god choice, as they help you survive your slow pace and you will gain piety much more quickly than usual due to your naturally slow speed. Your innate hop ability also provides a renewable emergency escape or repositioning option, useful for any follower of Cheibriados. | Almost every god will work with Barachi, although it is wise to choose a god without a significant [[Invocations]] requirement, to counter their poor Invocations aptitude. [[Cheibriados]] is a natural god choice, as they help you survive your slow pace and you will gain piety much more quickly than usual due to your naturally slow speed. Your innate hop ability also provides a renewable emergency escape or repositioning option, useful for any follower of Cheibriados. | ||
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+ | Your hop can come in handy, but it isn't quite as reliable as a controlled [[blink]]. It's entirely possible you might hop towards a choke-point or away from a dangerous enemy only to fall a couple of tiles short of your destination. If you need to retreat from something particularly dangerous (such as something with a deadly smite-targeted ability), consider just reading a [[scroll of blinking]] instead of trying to hop. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Barachim were added in [[0.20]]. | + | Barachim were added in [[0.20]]. They were called Barachians during their development. |
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Revision as of 08:26, 22 June 2018
Barachim are an amphibious humanoid race, spawned at the dawn of time as servants for the gods. Inevitably, they rebelled and fled into the mortal world; but even uncounted years later, the darkness still flees at their approach, remembering those who they once served.
Barachim's most remarkable trait is their grossly overmuscled legs, which allow them to leap great distances. When not leaping, they are somewhat slow-moving, and the long sight-lines that their heritage creates can be a major disadvantage, but they can master almost any skill. |
Contents
Innate Abilities
- +1 LOS: Barachim have a line of sight of 8 tiles instead of the normal 7. This means that they can see more monsters at once and can attack monsters from further away, but the reverse is also true.
- Amphibious: Barachim may swim freely through shallow and deep water and do not suffer the movement or attack penalties for doing so.
- Slow 1: Barachim move slowly, taking 1.2 turns to move.
- Strong Legs 1: Barachim can hop short distances (up to four tiles), but without complete accuracy. Hopping requires a LOS unobstructed by any physical obstacles; however, one can hop over interposed monsters, plants, or statues. Hopping can be used to reliably free oneself from nets and webs. Hopping is not blinking, so it continues to function when one is affected by teleport restrictions or Dimension Anchor. After hopping, you will be unable to use this ability again until you have spent some time not moving. (Other actions, such as casting spells and attacking, are fine.)
Barachim have a base Strength of 9, Intelligence of 8 and Dexterity of 7 (before Background modifiers).
Preferred Backgrounds
- Warriors: Fighter
- Zealots: Berserker
- Warrior-mages: Skald
- Mages: Summoner, Ice Elementalist.
Level Bonuses
- +1 to a random stat every 4 levels.
- Average HP
- Average MP
- +3 magic resistance per level
- Strong Legs 2, at level 13: the hopping range is increased, up to six tiles.
Starting Skills and Equipment
Barachim receive the skills and equipment listed for their background.
Difficulty of Play
Simple • Intermediate • Advanced |
Having another tile added to a Barachi's Line of Sight results in monsters becoming aware of them earlier and in greater numbers. The slow speed makes sure that Barachim cannot outrun these monsters when the upstairs are far away. This is somewhat offset by the unique escape of hopping, which gives the Barachim a great advantage in places where controlled blinks are not possible, notably Zot.
The aptitudes of a Barachi, for combat, defences and magic, belong to the best among all species. This makes them very versatile, a lot more than the short list of recommended backgrounds seems to suggest.
Skill aptitudes
The higher the value, the better the aptitude.
Skill | Aptitude | Skill | Aptitude | Skill | Aptitude |
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Attack | Miscellaneous | Magic | |||
Fighting | 2 | Armour | 2 | Spellcasting | 0 |
Dodging | 1 | ||||
Maces & Flails | 1 | Shields | 1 | Conjurations | 1 |
Axes | 1 | Stealth | 0 | Hexes | 1 |
Polearms | 0 | Summonings | 2 | ||
Staves | 1 | Invocations | -1 | Necromancy | -1 |
Unarmed Combat | 1 | Evocations | 1 | Translocations | 1 |
Throwing | 0 | Shapeshifting | 0 | Alchemy | 1 |
Fire Magic | 1 | ||||
Short Blades | 1 | Ice Magic | 2 | ||
Long Blades | 2 | Air Magic | 1 | ||
Ranged Weapons | 0 | Experience | 0 | Earth Magic | 0 |
Strategy
Barachim struggle early on due to their slow speed, so it is important to develop a successful strategy for killing enemies quickly. The excellent aptitudes make this easy, thankfully. Additionally, they are far less limited in escape options than their slower counterparts, nagas, for they aren't quite as slow and they can hop to escape especially dangerous melee encounters.
Almost every god will work with Barachi, although it is wise to choose a god without a significant Invocations requirement, to counter their poor Invocations aptitude. Cheibriados is a natural god choice, as they help you survive your slow pace and you will gain piety much more quickly than usual due to your naturally slow speed. Your innate hop ability also provides a renewable emergency escape or repositioning option, useful for any follower of Cheibriados.
Your hop can come in handy, but it isn't quite as reliable as a controlled blink. It's entirely possible you might hop towards a choke-point or away from a dangerous enemy only to fall a couple of tiles short of your destination. If you need to retreat from something particularly dangerous (such as something with a deadly smite-targeted ability), consider just reading a scroll of blinking instead of trying to hop.
History
Barachim were added in 0.20. They were called Barachians during their development.
Species | |
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Simple | Mountain Dwarf • Minotaur • Merfolk • Gargoyle • Draconian • Troll • Deep Elf • Armataur • Gnoll |
Intermediate | Human • Kobold • Demonspawn • Djinni • Spriggan • Ghoul • Tengu • Oni • Barachi |
Advanced | Coglin • Vine Stalker • Vampire • Demigod • Formicid • Naga • Octopode • Felid • Mummy |