YAVP : GnVM^Ash, love the new starting book

[mopl]

I really like Ignite Poison. For those who remember 0.16- versions, it used to destroy Snake/Spider so easily (it's still nice in Spider)

Having the spell added to VM starting book really helps early game against rPois creatures as you gain this early second elemental spell, it's great combined with MephCloud.

This game was realy fun because I could use the all versatility of Gnoll :
- early was standard VM, poisoning everything to death
- added Petrify to my spell list by Lair, and stabbed everything I couldn't Poison
- found a nice IDA + lajatang, so went melee with OTR support
- became more of a stabber when I found Invisibility, but still used OTR + Ignite Poison in the open (ex : Elf)
- Got Zephyr + Sniper unrand and used both of them (especially Zephyr) until the end

  Code:

 Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.25-a0-302-g9f758675c1 (webtiles) character file.

Game seed: 12811482580741904555, levelgen mode: deterministic

3765462 mopl the Illuminatus (level 27, 232/232 HPs)
             Began as a Gnoll Venom Mage on Dec 16, 2019.
             Was a High Priest of Ashenzari.
             Escaped with the Orb
             ... and 6 runes on Dec 20, 2019!
             
             The game lasted 05:11:30 (84896 turns).

mopl the Illuminatus (Gnoll Venom Mage)            Turns: 84896, Time: 05:11:30

Health: 232/232    AC: 40    Str: 17    XL:     27
Magic:  47/47      EV: 33    Int: 27    God:    Ashenzari [*****.]
Gold:   3866       SH:  0    Dex: 32    Spells: 3/67 levels left

rFire    + + .     SeeInvis +   a - +8 longbow "Zephyr" {speed, Dex+3 SInv}
rCold    + + +     Gourm    .   (shield currently unavailable)
rNeg     + . .     Faith    .   X - +9 ice dragon scales of Veimm {rF- rC++ Str+4} (curse)
rPois    .         Spirit   .   s - +2 hat {MR+} (curse)
rElec    +         Reflect  .   g - scarf {rC+ rF+} (curse)
rCorr    .         Harm     .   P - +2 pair of gloves {Dex+3} (curse)
MR       +++++     Clarity  +   t - +2 pair of boots {Fly} (curse)
Stlth    +++.......             H - amulet of regeneration (curse)
HPRegen  0.88/turn              x - ring of Xostom Xoit {+Fly rF++ rN+ MR+} (curse)
MPRegen  0.30/turn              B - ring of Luxat {rElec Str-3 Dex+8 Slay+5} (curse)

@: flying, hasted, deflect missiles, very quick
A: distributed training, fangs 1, molten scales 1, rugged brown scales 1, blurry
vision 1, clever 2, magic resistance 1, sense surroundings 1, strong nose
0: Orb of Zot
}: 6/15 runes: decaying, slimy, silver, abyssal, demonic, gossamer
a: Curse Item, Scrying, Renounce Religion, Stop Flying


You escaped.
You worshipped Ashenzari.
Ashenzari was extremely pleased with you.
You were not hungry.

You visited 13 branches of the dungeon, and saw 59 of its levels.
You visited Pandemonium 1 time, and saw 6 of its levels.
You visited the Abyss 6 times.
You visited 1 bazaar.
You also visited: Trove, Ice Cave, Volcano and Wizlab.

You collected 9377 gold pieces.
You spent 5511 gold pieces at shops.

Inventory:

Hand Weapons
 a - the +8 longbow "Zephyr" (weapon) {speed, Dex+3 SInv}
   (You found it on level 13 of the Dungeon)   
   
   Attacks with this weapon are significantly faster.
   
   It affects your dexterity (+3).
   It lets you see invisible.
 b - a +9 lajatang of flaming
 r - the +9 sword of Zonguldrok {reap}
   (You took it off a skeletal warrior in a wizard's laboratory)   
   
   If a monster killed with it leaves a corpse in good enough shape, the corpse
   will be animated as a zombie friendly to the killer.
 L - the +9 heavy crossbow "Sniper" {velocity, Acc+∞ SInv}
   (You found it on level 2 of the Vaults)   
   
   Any bolt fired from it inflicts extra damage.
   
   It lets you see invisible.
 Y - the +8 frozen axe "Frostbite" {freezing cloud, *Noise +Fly rC+}
   (You found it on level 2 of the Swamp)   
   
   It has been specially enchanted to freeze those struck by it, causing extra
   injury to most foes and up to half again as much damage against particularly
   susceptible opponents. It can also slow down cold-blooded creatures.
   
   It protects you from cold.
   It lets you fly.
   It may make noises in combat.
Missiles
 A - 1440 arrows
 D - 2120 bolts
 F - 29 silver javelins
 V - 43 atropa-tipped darts
 W - 10 boomerangs of dispersal
Armour
 f - the +6 faerie dragon scales (quivered) {rPois rN+ MR+ rCorr Dex+3}
   (You found it on level 4 of the Depths)   
   
   It affects your dexterity (+3).
   It protects you from poison.
   It protects you from negative energy.
   It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments.
   It provides partial protection from all sources of acid and corrosion.
 g - a cursed scarf of resistance (worn)
 s - a cursed +2 hat of magic resistance (worn)
 t - a cursed +2 pair of boots of flying (worn)
 P - a cursed +2 pair of gloves of dexterity (worn)
 X - the cursed +9 ice dragon scales of Veimm (worn) {rF- rC++ Str+4}
   (You found it on level 3 of the Crypt)   
   
   It affects your strength (+4).
   It makes you vulnerable to fire.
   It greatly protects you from cold.
   It has a curse placed upon it.
Jewellery
 h - the ring of Jexabb {rPois MR+ Dex+4}
   (You found it on level 8 of the Dungeon)   
   
   [ring of protection from magic]
   
   It affects your dexterity (+4).
   It protects you from poison.
   It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments.
 x - the cursed ring of Xostom Xoit (left hand) {+Fly rF++ rN+ MR+}
   (You bought it in a shop in a bazaar)   
   
   [ring of positive energy]
   
   It greatly protects you from fire.
   It protects you from negative energy.
   It affects your resistance to hostile enchantments.
   It lets you fly.
   It has a curse placed upon it.
 B - the cursed ring of Luxat (right hand) {rElec Str-3 Dex+8 Slay+5}
   (You bought it in a shop in a bazaar)   
   
   [ring of slaying]
   
   It affects your strength (-3).
   It affects your dexterity (+8).
   It affects your accuracy and damage with ranged weapons and melee attacks
   (+5).
   It insulates you from electricity.
   It has a curse placed upon it.
 H - a cursed amulet of regeneration (around neck)
 I - an uncursed amulet of faith {!P}
Wands
 p - a wand of clouds (2)
 v - a wand of digging (7)
 O - a wand of scattershot (15)
 S - a wand of acid (29)
Scrolls
 e - 36 scrolls of remove curse
 n - 7 scrolls of fog
 u - 19 scrolls of teleportation
 w - 3 scrolls of blinking
 E - 31 scrolls of identify
 G - 2 scrolls of summoning
 K - 5 scrolls of vulnerability
 Q - 5 scrolls of fear
Potions
 j - 7 potions of might
 k - 6 potions of haste
 l - 18 potions of curing
 m - 17 potions of heal wounds
 q - 4 potions of resistance
 y - 15 potions of brilliance
 z - 4 potions of magic
 J - 5 potions of cancellation
 M - 8 potions of agility
 T - 9 potions of ambrosia
Miscellaneous
 d - a lightning rod (4/4)
 i - a phial of floods
 o - a lamp of fire
 C - the horn of Geryon
 N - a fan of gales
 R - 2 sacks of spiders
 U - 3 boxes of beasts
Comestibles
 c - 88 rations


   Skills:
 + Level 20.5 Fighting
 + Level 20.5 Short Blades
 + Level 20.5 Long Blades
 + Level 20.5 Axes
 + Level 20.5 Maces & Flails
 + Level 20.5 Polearms
 + Level 20.5 Staves
 + Level 20.5 Slings
 + Level 20.5 Bows
 + Level 21.8 Crossbows
 + Level 20.5 Throwing
 + Level 20.5(23.5) Armour
 + Level 20.8(23.8) Dodging
 + Level 20.7 Stealth
 + Level 20.5 Shields
 + Level 20.5 Unarmed Combat
 + Level 20.9 Spellcasting
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Conjurations
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Hexes
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Charms
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Summonings
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Necromancy
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Translocations
 + Level 17.8(21.1) Transmutations
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Fire Magic
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Ice Magic
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Air Magic
 + Level 17.7(21.0) Earth Magic
 + Level 18.3(21.5) Poison Magic
 + Level 21.9 Invocations
 + Level 20.5(23.5) Evocations


You had 3 spell levels left.
You knew the following spells:

 Your Spells              Type           Power        Failure   Level  Hunger
a - Apportation           Tloc           ######       0%          1    None
b - Summon Butterflies    Summ           #######.     0%          1    None
c - Death's Door          Chrm/Necr      #######...   3%          8    #####..
d - Mephitic Cloud        Conj/Pois/Air  #######.     0%          3    None
e - Blink                 Tloc           N/A          0%          2    None
f - Petrify               Tmut/Erth      #######.     0%          4    None
g - Ignite Poison         Fire/Tmut/Pois #######.     0%          3    None
h - Irradiate             Conj/Tmut      #######...   0%          5    None
i - Invisibility          Hex            #######.     1%          6    None
o - Olgreb's Toxic Radia  Pois           #######.     0%          4    None
r - Regeneration          Chrm/Necr      #######...   0%          3    None
v - Borgnjor's Vile Clut  Necr/Erth      #######...   0%          5    None
y - Yara's Violent Unrav  Hex/Tmut       #######...   0%          5    None
C - Controlled Blink      Tloc           N/A          3%          8    #####..
D - Deflect Missiles      Chrm/Air       #######...   1%          6    None

Your spell library contained the following spells:

 Spells                   Type           Power        Failure   Level  Hunger
 Animate Skeleton         Necr           N/A          0%          1    None
 Beastly Appendage        Tmut           ######       0%          1    None
 Confusing Touch          Hex            ######       0%          1    None
 Foxfire                  Conj/Fire      ####         0%          1    None
 Freeze                   Ice            ####         0%          1    None
 Infusion                 Chrm           ####         0%          1    None
 Magic Dart               Conj           ####         0%          1    None
 Pain                     Necr           ####         0%          1    None
 Shock                    Conj/Air       ####         0%          1    None
 Sting                    Tmut/Pois      ####         0%          1    None
 Summon Small Mammal      Summ           ####         0%          1    None
 Call Imp                 Summ           #######.     0%          2    None
 Ensorcelled Hibernation  Hex/Ice        ######       0%          2    None
 Poisonous Vapours        Pois/Air       ######       0%          2    None
 Searing Ray              Conj           ######       0%          2    None
 Shroud of Golubria       Chrm/Tloc      ######       0%          2    None
 Slow                     Hex            #######.     0%          2    None
 Song of Slaying          Chrm           #######.     0%          2    None
 Sticks to Snakes         Tmut           #######.     0%          2    None
 Sublimation of Blood     Necr           #######...   0%          2    None
 Call Canine Familiar     Summ           #######.     0%          3    None
 Confuse                  Hex            #######.     0%          3    None
 Conjure Flame            Conj/Fire      #######.     0%          3    None
 Dazzling Flash           Conj/Hex       ######       0%          3    None
 Gell's Gravitas          Tloc           #######...   0%          3    None
 Inner Flame              Hex/Fire       #######.     0%          3    None
 Lesser Beckoning         Tloc           #######...   0%          3    None
 Ozocubu's Armour         Chrm/Ice       #######.     0%          3    None
 Spectral Weapon          Hex/Chrm       #######.     0%          3    None
 Spider Form              Tmut/Pois      #######...   0%          3    None
 Static Discharge         Conj/Air       #######.     0%          3    None
 Summon Guardian Golem    Hex/Summ       #######.     0%          3    None
 Teleport Other           Tloc           #######.     0%          3    None
 Tukima's Dance           Hex            #######.     0%          3    None
 Vampiric Draining        Necr           #######...   0%          3    None
 Animate Dead             Necr           N/A          0%          4    None
 Cause Fear               Hex            #######...   0%          4    None
 Fulminant Prism          Conj/Hex       #######...   0%          4    None
 Hailstorm                Conj/Ice       #######.     0%          4    None
 Ice Form                 Ice/Tmut       #######.     0%          4    None
 Iskenderun's Mystic Bla  Conj/Tloc      #######.     0%          4    None
 Sticky Flame             Conj/Fire      #######.     0%          4    None
 Summon Ice Beast         Ice/Summ       #######.     0%          4    None
 Summon Lightning Spire   Summ/Air       #######.     0%          4    None
 Alistair's Intoxication  Tmut/Pois      #######.     0%          5    None
 Blade Hands              Tmut           #######...   0%          5    None
 Excruciating Wounds      Chrm/Necr      #######...   0%          5    None
 Fireball                 Conj/Fire      #######...   0%          5    None
 Lightning Bolt           Conj/Air       #######...   0%          5    None
 Metabolic Englaciation   Hex/Ice        #######...   0%          5    None
 Silence                  Hex/Air        #######...   0%          5    None
 Conjure Ball Lightning   Conj/Air       #######...   1%          6    None
 Darkness                 Hex            #######...   1%          6    None
 Freezing Cloud           Conj/Ice/Air   #######...   1%          6    None
 Hydra Form               Tmut           #######...   1%          6    None
 Iron Shot                Conj/Erth      #######...   1%          6    None
 Ozocubu's Refrigeration  Ice            #######...   1%          6    None
 Shadow Creatures         Summ           N/A          1%          6    None
 Starburst                Conj/Fire      #######...   1%          6    None
 Statue Form              Tmut/Erth      #######..    1%          6    None
 Dragon Form              Tmut           #######...   1%          7    ####...
 Haunt                    Necr/Summ      #######...   1%          7    ####...
 Ring of Flames           Chrm/Fire      #######...   1%          7    ####...
 Borgnjor's Revivificati  Necr           #######...   3%          8    #####..
 Discord                  Hex            #######...   3%          8    #####..
 Ignition                 Fire           #######...   3%          8    #####..
 Infestation              Necr           #######...   3%          8    #####..
 Necromutation            Tmut/Necr      #######...   3%          8    #####..
 Shatter                  Erth           #######...   45%         9    #######
 Tornado                  Air            #######...   45%         9    #######
 Passage of Golubria      Tloc           Unusable     N/A         4    N/A


Dungeon Overview and Level Annotations

Branches:
Dungeon (15/15)            Temple (1/1) D:7            Lair (6/6) D:11
  Swamp (4/4) Lair:4       Spider (4/4) Lair:3        Slime (5/5) Lair:5
    Orc (2/2) D:12            Elf (3/3) Orc:2        Vaults (5/5) D:13
  Crypt (3/3) Vaults:3       Tomb (0/3) Crypt:3      Depths (5/5) D:15
   Hell (visited)             Dis (0/7) Hell            Geh (0/7) Hell
    Coc (0/7) Hell            Tar (0/7) Hell            Zot (5/5) Depths:5
  IceCv (visited)         Volcano (visited)          WizLab (visited)

Altars:
Ashenzari
Cheibriados
Dithmenos
Elyvilon
Fedhas
Gozag
Hepliaklqana
Kikubaaqudgha
Makhleb
Nemelex Xobeh
Okawaru
Qazlal
Ru
Sif Muna
Trog
Uskayaw
Vehumet
Wu Jian
Xom
Yredelemnul
Zin
The Shining One
Beogh
Jiyva

Shops:
D:4 *   D:10 (   D:14 }   Orc:2 *([=   Elf:3 [   Vaults:1 (   Depths:5 *

Portals:
Hell: Depths:1 Depths:2 Depths:3 Depths:4 Depths:5
Abyss: Depths:2 Depths:3 Depths:4
Pandemonium: Depths:2 Depths:3
Ziggurat: Depths:5

Annotations:
Elf:3 Ice manual
Depths:1 PDA
Depths:4 faith


Innate Abilities, Weirdness & Mutations

Your experience applies equally to all skills.
You have very sharp teeth.
Your uncanny sense of smell can sniff out nearby items.
You are partially covered in molten scales. (AC +2)
You are partially covered in rugged brown scales. (AC +1, +3% HP)
Scrolls take you a little longer to read.
Your mind is very acute. (Int +4)
You are resistant to hostile enchantments. (MR+)
You passively map a small area around you.


Message History

You are not bound in jewellery.
You are slightly bound.
Quiver which item? (- for none, * to show all) (? for menu, Esc to quit)
Quivering f - the +6 faerie dragon scales {rPois rN+ MR+ rCorr Dex+3} for
throwing.
Really put on I - an uncursed amulet of faith {!P}?
You remove your amulet of regeneration.
You feel a surge of divine interest.
I - an amulet of faith (around neck) {!P}
Really remove I - an amulet of faith {!P}?
You remove your amulet of faith {!P}.
Ashenzari seems less interested in you. You feel less pious.
The amulet throbs as it attunes itself to your uninjured body.
H - an amulet of regeneration (around neck)
Okay, then.
Curse which item? (38 remove curse scrolls left) (Esc to abort) (? for menu,
Esc to quit)
Your amulet of regeneration glows black for a moment.
You are partially bound in jewellery.
You are moderately bound.
Curse which item? (37 remove curse scrolls left) (Esc to abort) (? for menu,
Esc to quit)
Your ring of Luxat {rElec Str-3 Dex+8 Slay+5} glows black for a moment.
You are fully bound in jewellery.
You have escaped!

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