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{{Flavour|Behold! A throne-bearer of the Gods, whose head is beset by four faces: one of a man, one of an ox, one of a lion, one of an eagle. It is one of the three angelic beings who stand before the Good Gods, singing eternal hymns of praise to their Glory and Goodness. Indeed, these hymns have the power to rouse greatness in hearts pure and true.}}
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{{Flavour|Behold! A throne-bearer of the Gods, whose head is beset by four faces: one of a man, one of an ox, one of a lion, one of an eagle. It is one of the three angelic beings who stand before the Good Gods, singing eternal hymns of praise to their Glory and Goodness. Indeed, these hymns have the power to rouse greatness in hearts pure and true.
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"The glory of Yahweh mounted up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court full of the brightness of Yahweh's glory.
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The sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of God Almighty when he speaks."
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-WEB Bible, Ezekiel 10:4-5}}
  
 
==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Cherubim''' are flying holy beings with a 6-tile halo. They are less dangerous than [[angel]]s or [[daeva]]s by far, but still irritating as they can heal other monsters. They are extremely rare, only appearing in holy-themed [[Pandaemonium]] and [[Ziggurat]] floors.
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'''Cherubim''' are flying holy beings with a 6-tile halo [[aura]]. They are less dangerous than [[angel]]s or [[daeva]]s by far, but still irritating as they can heal other monsters. They are extremely rare, only appearing in holy-themed [[Pandemonium]] and [[Ziggurat]] floors, as well as the odd [[Dungeon]] [[good]] [[god]] [[vault]].
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==Spells==
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{{Spellcaster
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|number=
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|slot1=''none''
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|slot2=''none''
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|slot3=[[Minor Healing]]
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|slot4=''none''
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|slot5=[[Minor Healing]]
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|slot6=[[Minor Healing]]
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Spell: [[Minor Healing]]
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{{clear}}
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
Worshipping a [[good god]] ([[Zin]], [[the Shining One]], or [[Elyvilon]]) may cause it to calm down and become neutral towards you.
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*Worshipping a [[good god]] ([[Zin]], [[the Shining One]], or [[Elyvilon]]) may cause it to calm down and become neutral towards you.
 
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*The "cherub" hit type is unique to cherubim and cosmetic only. It is simply randomized to reflect the possible attacks from each of the four heads: hit, bite, peck, or gore.
==Addendum==
 
The "cherub" hit type is unique to cherubim and cosmetic only. It is simply randomized to be one of: hit, bite, peck, gore.
 

Revision as of 20:34, 27 January 2013

cherub ACherub.png
HP 54 - 99
HD 9
XP 754
Speed 10
AC 10
EV 20
Will 96
Attack1 15 (hit: plain)
Attack2 8 (

cherub: plain)


Resistances rPois+, rRot, rF+, rElec, rN+, rHoly
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat land
Intelligence High
Uses Weapons & armour
Holiness Holy
Size Medium
Type angel, cherub
Flags Glows
Flying
See invisible
Behold! A throne-bearer of the Gods, whose head is beset by four faces: one of a man, one of an ox, one of a lion, one of an eagle. It is one of the three angelic beings who stand before the Good Gods, singing eternal hymns of praise to their Glory and Goodness. Indeed, these hymns have the power to rouse greatness in hearts pure and true.

"The glory of Yahweh mounted up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court full of the brightness of Yahweh's glory.

The sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of God Almighty when he speaks."

-WEB Bible, Ezekiel 10:4-5

Useful Info

Cherubim are flying holy beings with a 6-tile halo aura. They are less dangerous than angels or daevas by far, but still irritating as they can heal other monsters. They are extremely rare, only appearing in holy-themed Pandemonium and Ziggurat floors, as well as the odd Dungeon good god vault.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1 none
Slot2 none
Slot3 Minor Healing
Slot4 none
Slot5 Minor Healing
Slot6 Minor Healing

Tips & Tricks

  • Worshipping a good god (Zin, the Shining One, or Elyvilon) may cause it to calm down and become neutral towards you.
  • The "cherub" hit type is unique to cherubim and cosmetic only. It is simply randomized to reflect the possible attacks from each of the four heads: hit, bite, peck, or gore.