CIP HEIE: Swiss Army Elf or Sylvan spread-too-thin?

[frankhovis]

About to hit the extended endgame for the first time, thought I should check in here. I'm at a bit of an impasse and just keep playing slower and slower. Advice, critique and encouragement would be welcomed!

Notable things of importance I've got:
3 runes (swamp, shoals, vaults)
rN+++
flight, swiftness, deflect missiles, silence, controlled blink, haste, orb of destruction at excellent
a katana [+9,+8]
the necronomicon and book of unlife
amulet of stasis
uncanny MR
Ice Storm at "poor" so far (unenhanced)

But I'm missing:
rMut
rCorr
conservation

What I'm pondering:
A switch to TSO to bless that katana
A switch to Nemelex (training in evocations would synergise well with my 4 rods and staff of Wucad Mu)
A switch to Zin or Jiyva if I can't find rMut (maybe Jiyva since I've collected about 50 mutation pots)
Grinding necromancy for necromutation and all that creepy stuff

Right this minute I'm considering dipping a toe in Tomb. So expect a YASD follow-up any minute.

Overall I'm not sure if I just want to go for the simplest and most direct 15 rune win from here, or that now I've got this far I should go for glory, killing the toughest uniques and conquering ziggurats.

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 Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.7.2-1-gedacb19 character file.

frankhovis the Eclecticist (HEIE)              Turns: 212294, Time: 3, 03:39:44

HP 178/178       AC 21     Str 12      Exp: 27/1495552 (943)
MP  46/46        EV 43     Int 33      God: Vehumet [******]
Gold 4987        SH 27     Dex 26      Spells: 14 memorised,  0 levels left

Res.Fire  : . . .   See Invis. : .   W - +3,+2 long sword "Riemyis" {freeze, rC+ rN
Res.Cold  : + . .   Warding    : .   J - +3 robe of the Butterfly {rN+ MR EV+5 Int-
Life Prot.: + + +   Conserve   : .   N - +3 dwarf buckler {AC+3}
Res.Poison: .       Res.Corr.  : .   d - +5 helmet "Kiemm" {Int+2 Stlth++}
Res.Elec. : .       Clarity    : .   A - +2 orc cloak {MR}
Spirit.Shd: .       Stasis     : .   G - +1 pair of gloves of Esimn {EV+6 Dex+4 Int
Sust.Abil.: . .     Rnd.Telep. : .   O - +2 pair of dwarf boots
Res.Mut.  : .       Ctrl.Telep.: .   p - amulet of the gourmand
Res.Rott. : .       Levitation : .   V - ring of sustenance
Gourmand  : +       Ctrl.Flight: .   i - ring of The Shining One's Envy {rN+ MR Str

@: slow, uncannily resistant to hostile enchantments, extraordinarily stealthy
A: blink 1, deformed body 1, fast metabolism 1, slowness 1, EV +2, Str +2, Dex
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a: Blink, Renounce Religion

You are on level 22 of the Dungeon.
You worship Vehumet.
Vehumet is exalted by your worship.
You are full.

You have visited 12 branches of the dungeon, and seen 74 of its levels.
You have visited 1 Labyrinth.
You have visited 1 bazaar.
You have visited 3 portal chambers: ossuary, ice cave, wizlab.

You have collected 9558 gold pieces.
You have spent 4591 gold pieces at shops.

 You have 943 experience left.

   Skills:
 + Level 14 Fighting
 - Level 11 Short Blades
 - Level 15 Long Blades
 - Level 5 Staves
 - Level 3 Armour
 - Level 15 Dodging
 + Level 12 Stealth
 + Level 12 Stabbing
 + Level 12 Shields
 + Level 8 Traps & Doors
 + Level 18 Spellcasting
 + Level 16 Conjurations
 - Level 15 Enchantments
 + Level 2 Summonings
 + Level 3 Necromancy
 - Level 14 Translocations
 + Level 3 Transmutations
 + Level 16 Ice Magic
 - Level 8 Air Magic
 - Level 1 Poison Magic
 + Level 6 Evocations

You cannot memorise any spells.
You know the following spells:

 Your Spells              Type           Power          Success   Level
a - Haste                 Ench           ########.      Excellent   6
b - Controlled Blink      Tloc           N/A            Excellent   7
c - Orb of Destruction    Conj           ########..     Excellent   7
d - Throw Icicle          Ice/Conj       ########.      Excellent   4
e - Ozocubu's Armour      Ice/Ench       ########..     Perfect     3
f - Metabolic Englaciati  Ice/Ench       ########..     Excellent   7
h - Extension             Ench           ########..     Excellent   5
i - Phase Shift           Tloc           ########..     Excellent   5
j - Selective Amnesia     Ench           N/A            Excellent   4
k - Deflect Missiles      Air/Ench       ########..     Excellent   6
l - Swiftness             Air/Ench       ########..     Excellent   2
m - Fulsome Distillation  Trmt/Necr      N/A            Excellent   1
n - Apportation           Tloc           ########..     Perfect     1
o - Flight                Air/Ench       ########..     Excellent   4


Dungeon Overview and Level Annotations

Branches:
Dungeon (27/27)            Temple (1/1) D:6             Orc (4/4) D:7
    Elf (7/7) Orc:3          Lair (8/8) D:12          Swamp (5/5) Lair:3
 Shoals (5/5) Lair:4        Slime (0/6) Lair:7         Hive (2/2) D:16
  Vault (8/8) D:14          Blade (1/1) Vault:4       Crypt (5/5) Vault:2
   Tomb (0/3) Crypt:2         Zot (0/5) D:27       
   Dis: Hell:1         Geh: Hell:1         Coc: Hell:1         Tar: Hell:1

Portals:
Hell: D:21 D:22 D:23 D:24 D:25 D:26 D:27
Abyss: D:25 D:27
Pan: D:21 D:24 D:25 D:26
Ziggurat: D:11 (6470 gp)



[Tiber]

Tomb I would not even consider before Abyss or Slime. You have no Abjuration, you have no summons to distract and help against mummy curses (not necessary, but helps a lot). When/If you do do it though, see if you can break one of the inner walls on Tomb 1; you can then skip most of Tomb 2.
As for Slime, I haven't personally found it hard, but the couple times I've done it I've had access to the dig spell, rCorr, and rMut. If you do do it, at least switch the cloak for something you don't care about.

If it were me, I would probably go for abyss next, and try for both the rune and rMut or rCorr amulets. The neqoxecs will probably mutate you horribly, but if you insist on the endgame stuff that's gonna happen anyway. I hope you stashed some cure mutation pots.

[frankhovis]

Summoning is another option, but I'm greedy for EXP.
I snipped my inventory, but I do have these:
w - a +2 rod of summoning (12/12)
(You found it on level 14 of the Dungeon)
K - a staff of energy

Also several summoning books (I have abjuration somewhere, think I dropped it for silence), shadow creatures may be the best summon I have castable right now.

[Tiber]

Don't snip the inventory, btw. Feel free to snip the notes and stuff, but that's useful info.
What are your other rods? The rod of summoning is great because summon swarm likes to summon poisonous things, and many humanoid uniques are not poison resistant. It can even summon wasps. Silence + rods can make tomb much, MUCH nicer.
Shadow creatures is pretty useful too; it doesn't require too much investment into summoning, and the summons don't end up underpowered.

[frankhovis]

The other rods include two rods of destruction (ice) and one of venom.
Here's the full inventory, with a selection from my library:

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Inventory:

Hand weapons
 b - a +9,+8 katana
 q - the +1,+1 long sword "Skiema" {elec, rElec EV+5 Dex+2 Int+2}
   (You found it on level 1 of the Swamp)   
   Occasionally, upon striking a foe, it will discharge some electrical energy
   and cause terrible harm.
   It affects your evasion (+5).
   It affects your intelligence (+2).
   It affects your dexterity (+2).
   It insulates you from electricity.
 z - the -1,+5 quick blade "Meulocse" {holy, rPois}
   (You found it on level 8 of the Lair of Beasts)   
   It has been blessed by the Shining One to cause great damage to the undead
   and demons.
   It protects you from poison.
 C - the +22,+13 Staff of Wucad Mu
   (You found it in Wucad Mu's Monastery)   
 W - the +3,+2 long sword "Riemyis" (weapon) {freeze, rC+ rN+}
   (You bought it in a shop on level 18 of the Dungeon)   
   It has been specially enchanted to freeze those struck by it, causing extra
   injury to most foes and up to double damage against particularly
   susceptible opponents. It can also slow down cold-blooded creatures.
   It protects you from cold.
   It protects you from negative energy.
Armour
 d - the +5 helmet "Kiemm" (worn) {Int+2 Stlth++}
   (You acquired it on level 1 of the Shoals)   
   It affects your intelligence (+2).
   It makes you much more stealthy.
 y - the +0 shield of the Storm King {Dex+3 Dam+1}
   (You found it on level 22 of the Dungeon)   
   It affects your dexterity (+3).
   It affects your damage-dealing abilities (+1).
 A - a +2 orcish cloak of magic resistance (worn)
 D - the +1 pair of gloves of the Townfolk {+Rage +Lev rF+}
   (You bought it in a shop on level 4 of the Shoals)   
   It protects you from fire.
   It lets you levitate.
   It lets you go berserk.
 G - the +1 pair of gloves of Esimn (worn) {EV+6 Dex+4 Int+1}
   (You found it on level 7 of the Elven Halls)   
   It affects your evasion (+6).
   It affects your intelligence (+1).
   It affects your dexterity (+4).
 J - the +3 robe of the Butterfly (worn) {rN+ MR EV+5 Int-1}
   (You bought it in a shop on level 4 of the Shoals)   
   It affects your evasion (+5).
   It affects your intelligence (-1).
   It protects you from negative energy.
   It increases your resistance to enchantments.
 N - a +3 dwarven buckler of protection (worn)
 O - a +2 pair of dwarven boots (worn)
Magical devices
 k - a wand of invisibility {zapped: 1}
Scrolls
 r - 3 scrolls of fog
 t - a scroll of fear
 Y - 2 scrolls of blinking
Jewellery
 c - an uncursed ring of life protection
 e - an uncursed ring of protection from cold
 f - an uncursed ring of protection from fire
 g - an uncursed ring of sustain abilities
 i - the ring of The Shining One's Envy (left hand) {rN+ MR Str+2 Dex+4}
   (You found it on level 7 of the Elven Halls)   
   [ring of life protection]
   It affects your strength (+2).
   It affects your dexterity (+4).
   It increases your resistance to enchantments.
 l - an uncursed ring of regeneration
 o - an uncursed amulet of clarity
 p - an amulet of the gourmand (around neck)
 s - an uncursed ring of protection from magic
 u - an uncursed ring of see invisible
 v - an uncursed ring of teleport control
 E - the ring "Pluerup" {Str-3 Dam+3 SInv}
   (You found it in a Labyrinth)   
   [ring of see invisible]
   It affects your strength (-3).
   It affects your damage-dealing abilities (+3).
 I - a +3 ring of strength
 M - an uncursed ring of wizardry
 V - a ring of sustenance (right hand)
 Z - an uncursed amulet of stasis
Potions
 h - 2 potions of might
 x - 2 potions of resistance
 H - 2 potions of magic
 L - a potion of speed
 Q - 2 potions of agility
 T - 3 potions of healing
 X - 3 potions of heal wounds
Books
 a - a Necronomicon {highlevel}   
   This book is beyond your current level of understanding.
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Symbol of Torment                  Necromancy                   6
   Control Undead                     Enchantment/Necromancy       6
   Haunt                              Necromancy/Summoning         7
   Death's Door                       Enchantment/Necromancy       8
   Necromutation                      Transmutation/Necromancy     8
   Death Channel                      Necromancy                   9
   
 j - a book of Control   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Control Teleport                   Enchantment/Translocation    4
   Enslavement                        Enchantment                  4
   Tame Beasts                        Enchantment                  5
   Mass Confusion                     Enchantment                  6
   Control Undead                     Enchantment/Necromancy       6
   *Metabolic Englaciation            Enchantment/Ice              7
   
 m - a book of Dreams   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Ensorcelled Hibernation            Enchantment/Ice              2
   Alistair's Intoxication            Transmutation/Poison         4
   *Flight                            Enchantment/Air              4
   *Phase Shift                       Translocation                5
   Shadow Creatures                   Summoning                    5
   
 n - a book of Enchantments   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Levitation                         Enchantment/Air              2
   *Selective Amnesia                 Enchantment                  4
   See Invisible                      Enchantment                  4
   Cause Fear                         Enchantment                  5
   *Extension                         Enchantment                  5
   *Deflect Missiles                  Enchantment/Air              6
   *Haste                             Enchantment                  6
   
 R - a manual of Dodging   
 S - a book of the Sky   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Summon Elemental                   Summoning                    4
   Insulation                         Enchantment/Air              4
   Airstrike                          Air                          4
   *Flight                            Enchantment/Air              4
   Silence                            Enchantment/Air              5
   Lightning Bolt                     Conjuration/Air              5
   *Deflect Missiles                  Enchantment/Air              6
   Conjure Ball Lightning             Conjuration/Air              7
   
 U - a book of Chemistry   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   *Fulsome Distillation              Transmutation/Necromancy     1
   Lethal Infusion                    Enchantment/Necromancy       2
   Sublimation of Blood               Necromancy                   2
   Evaporate                          Fire/Transmutation           2
   Condensation Shield                Ice/Transmutation            4
   
Magical staves
 w - a +2 rod of summoning (12/12)
   (You found it on level 14 of the Dungeon)
 B - a +3 rod of destruction [ice] (9/9)
   (You found it on level 4 of the Elven Halls)
 F - a +8 rod of destruction [ice] (12/12)
   (You found it on level 8 of the Vaults)
 K - a staff of energy
 P - a +4 rod of venom (13/13)
   (You found it in a Labyrinth)


A few comments now that I've thought about it a little more:
- I notice now I've got control undead, might be handy for the Tomb.
- If I decide to clear Zot 1-4, I can buy a rF++ armour to help with Orbs of Fire. Their mutation effect can probably beat my MR, though. Re-learning invisibility should be worth it here - with metabolic englaciation I might be able to snag a few easy kills.
- The iron city of Dis sounds quite inviting, since I can cope fairly well with stuff that hits hard and has high AC. Hell effects and Fiends sound less fun, though.
- Before trying the Abyss, I feel I should decide once and for all whether or not I'm going to adopt TSO. Is a plain old vorpal +9 katana "good enough" for the extended endgame, or is blessing a crucial necessity? Uncanny MR should hopefully stop nexoqecs from mutating me, but I have ZERO cure mutation pots.
- I've lost two promising characters in Slime before, so it has my respect. Definitely bringing cold resist and wands of fire for azure jellies this time around. Could either go in hasted, or use the amulet of stasis. It's not a fun place to get paralysed.

[Doc Brown]

I'm currently doing my first extended endgame with a MfCr, so take this with a grain of salt:

- If I decide to clear Zot 1-4, I can buy a rF++ armour to help with Orbs of Fire. Their mutation effect can probably beat my MR, though. Re-learning invisibility should be worth it here - with metabolic englaciation I might be able to snag a few easy kills.

Orbs of fire shouldn't be an issue on Zot:1-4, the one or two you might encounter can either be bypassed or you can just spam summons and run.

- Before trying the Abyss, I feel I should decide once and for all whether or not I'm going to adopt TSO. Is a plain old vorpal +9 katana "good enough" for the extended endgame, or is blessing a crucial necessity? Uncanny MR should hopefully stop nexoqecs from mutating me, but I have ZERO cure mutation pots.

I switched to TSO before doing the abyss, and find that his abilities really help in the postgame. The blessed weapon is nice, but the regen from killing evil monsters and the invocations are what I really enjoy. The named Pan Lords were quite trivial with my invocations only around 5-8. Except Cerebrov, whom I didn't bother to fight.

- I've lost two promising characters in Slime before, so it has my respect. Definitely bringing cold resist and wands of fire for azure jellies this time around. Could either go in hasted, or use the amulet of stasis. It's not a fun place to get paralysed.

Maybe I was just lucky, but Slime was much easier than I expected. I just dived straight to level 6 and fought the royal jelly, mostly neglecting the other slime creatures. Whenever things got a bit hairy, I cteleported away, rested and continued the fight. Since there's plenty of room in slime:6 and the royal jelly doesn't regen it seemed like a foolproof method.

[frankhovis]

Small update, I've cleared zot 1-4, didn't meet anything nasty, apart from a couple of curse toes. No Klowns, Golems or Orbs. Slime, Tomb 1, or Abyss next. Still no rMut or rCorr, but perhaps I have enough firepower for it to not matter too much.

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 Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.7.2-1-gedacb19 character file.

frankhovis the Eclecticist (HEIE)              Turns: 233660, Time: 3, 11:49:15

HP 184/184       AC 18     Str 14      Exp: 27/1764578 (695)
MP  46/46        EV 49     Int 36      God: Vehumet [******]
Gold 3945        SH 29     Dex 29      Spells: 13 memorised,  2 levels left

Res.Fire  : . . .   See Invis. : .   q - +1 long sword "Skiema" {elec, rElec EV+5 D
Res.Cold  : + . .   Warding    : .   S - +3 robe of the Butterfly {rN+ MR EV+5 Int-
Life Prot.: + + .   Conserve   : .   y - +3 buckler {rC+}
Res.Poison: .       Res.Corr.  : .   d - +5 helmet "Kiemm" {Int+2 Stlth++}
Res.Elec. : +       Clarity    : .   L - +2 elf cloak
Spirit.Shd: .       Stasis     : .   j - +1 pair of gloves of Esimn {EV+6 Dex+4 Int
Sust.Abil.: . .     Rnd.Telep. : .   O - +2 pair of dwarf boots
Res.Mut.  : .       Ctrl.Telep.: .   p - amulet of the gourmand
Res.Rott. : .       Levitation : .   V - ring of sustenance
Gourmand  : +       Ctrl.Flight: .   i - ring of The Shining One's Envy {rN+ MR Str

@: slow, uncannily resistant to hostile enchantments, extraordinarily stealthy
A: blink 1, deformed body 1, fast metabolism 1, slowness 1, EV +2, Str +4, Int
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a: Blink, Renounce Religion


You are in the Vestibule of Hell.
You worship Vehumet.
Vehumet is exalted by your worship.
You are full.

You have visited 13 branches of the dungeon, and seen 79 of its levels.
You have visited 1 Labyrinth.
You have visited 1 bazaar.
You have visited 3 portal chambers: ossuary, ice cave, wizlab.

You have collected 9837 gold pieces.
You have spent 5912 gold pieces at shops.

Inventory:

Hand weapons
 b - a +9,+8 katana of freezing
 q - the +1,+1 long sword "Skiema" (weapon) {elec, rElec EV+5 Dex+2 Int+2}
   (You found it on level 1 of the Swamp)   
   Occasionally, upon striking a foe, it will discharge some electrical energy
   and cause terrible harm.
   It affects your evasion (+5).
   It affects your intelligence (+2).
   It affects your dexterity (+2).
   It insulates you from electricity.
 z - the -1,+5 quick blade "Meulocse" {holy, rPois}
   (You found it on level 8 of the Lair of Beasts)   
   It has been blessed by the Shining One to cause great damage to the undead
   and demons.
   It protects you from poison.
 U - the trident "Vilymaa" {freeze, +Lev rF++ AC+1 EV+4}
   (You found it on level 18 of the Dungeon)   
   It has been specially enchanted to freeze those struck by it, causing extra
   injury to most foes and up to double damage against particularly
   susceptible opponents. It can also slow down cold-blooded creatures.
   It affects your AC (+1).
   It affects your evasion (+4).
   It greatly protects you from fire.
   It lets you levitate.
 W - the +3,+2 long sword "Riemyis" {freeze, rC+ rN+}
   (You bought it in a shop on level 18 of the Dungeon)   
   It has been specially enchanted to freeze those struck by it, causing extra
   injury to most foes and up to double damage against particularly
   susceptible opponents. It can also slow down cold-blooded creatures.
   It protects you from cold.
   It protects you from negative energy.
Armour
 d - the +5 helmet "Kiemm" (worn) {Int+2 Stlth++}
   (You acquired it on level 1 of the Shoals)   
   It affects your intelligence (+2).
   It makes you much more stealthy.
 e - the -1 leather armour of the Shoals {rPois rF++ Dex-3 SInv}
   (You bought it in a shop on level 2 of the Vaults)   
   It affects your dexterity (-3).
   It greatly protects you from fire.
   It protects you from poison.
   It enhances your eyesight.
 j - the +1 pair of gloves of Esimn (worn) {EV+6 Dex+4 Int+1}
   (You found it on level 7 of the Elven Halls)   
   It affects your evasion (+6).
   It affects your intelligence (+1).
   It affects your dexterity (+4).
 y - a +3 buckler of cold resistance (worn)
 D - the +1 pair of gloves of the Townfolk {+Rage +Lev rF+}
   (You bought it in a shop on level 4 of the Shoals)   
   It protects you from fire.
   It lets you levitate.
   It lets you go berserk.
 J - the +0 shield of the Storm King {Dex+3 Dam+1}
   (You found it on level 22 of the Dungeon)   
   It affects your dexterity (+3).
   It affects your damage-dealing abilities (+1).
 L - a +2 elven cloak (worn)
 O - a +2 pair of dwarven boots (worn)
 S - the +3 robe of the Butterfly (worn) {rN+ MR EV+5 Int-1}
   (You bought it in a shop on level 4 of the Shoals)   
   It affects your evasion (+5).
   It affects your intelligence (-1).
   It protects you from negative energy.
   It increases your resistance to enchantments.
Magical devices
 k - a wand of invisibility {zapped: 1}
 s - a wand of teleportation {zapped: 1}
Comestibles
 m - 8 meat rations
Scrolls
 x - 2 scrolls of fog
 Y - 2 scrolls of blinking
Jewellery
 a - an uncursed ring of invisibility
 c - an uncursed ring of life protection
 f - an uncursed ring of protection from fire
 g - an uncursed ring of sustain abilities
 h - an uncursed ring of protection from cold
 i - the ring of The Shining One's Envy (left hand) {rN+ MR Str+2 Dex+4}
   (You found it on level 7 of the Elven Halls)   
   [ring of life protection]
   It affects your strength (+2).
   It affects your dexterity (+4).
   It increases your resistance to enchantments.
 l - an uncursed ring of regeneration
 o - an uncursed amulet of clarity
 p - an amulet of the gourmand (around neck)
 r - an uncursed amulet of controlled flight
 u - an uncursed ring of see invisible
 v - an uncursed ring of teleport control
 E - the ring "Pluerup" {Str-3 Dam+3 SInv}
   (You found it in a Labyrinth)   
   [ring of see invisible]
   It affects your strength (-3).
   It affects your damage-dealing abilities (+3).
 I - a +3 ring of strength
 M - an uncursed amulet of warding
 R - an uncursed ring of sustenance
 V - a ring of sustenance (right hand)
 Z - an uncursed amulet of stasis
Potions
 A - 2 potions of speed
 C - 2 potions of resistance
 G - 2 potions of might
 H - 2 potions of magic
 Q - 2 potions of agility
 T - 5 potions of healing
 X - 3 potions of heal wounds
Books
 n - a book of Annihilations {god gift}   
   WARNING: If you fail in an attempt to memorise a spell from this book, the
   book will lash out at you.
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Poison Arrow                       Conjuration/Poison           6
   *Orb of Destruction                Conjuration                  7
   Chain Lightning                    Conjuration/Air              8
   Lehudib's Crystal Spear            Conjuration/Earth            8
   Ice Storm                          Conjuration/Ice              9
   Fire Storm                         Conjuration/Fire             9
   
 t - a book of Summonings   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Abjuration                         Summoning                    3
   Recall                             Summoning/Translocation      3
   Shadow Creatures                   Summoning                    5
   Summon Ugly Thing                  Summoning                    6
   Haunt                              Necromancy/Summoning         7
   Summon Horrible Things             Summoning                    8
   
 B - a book of Control   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Control Teleport                   Enchantment/Translocation    4
   Enslavement                        Enchantment                  4
   Tame Beasts                        Enchantment                  5
   Mass Confusion                     Enchantment                  6
   Control Undead                     Enchantment/Necromancy       6
   Metabolic Englaciation             Enchantment/Ice              7
   
 N - a book of the Sky   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Summon Elemental                   Summoning                    4
   *Insulation                        Enchantment/Air              4
   Airstrike                          Air                          4
   *Flight                            Enchantment/Air              4
   *Silence                           Enchantment/Air              5
   Lightning Bolt                     Conjuration/Air              5
   *Deflect Missiles                  Enchantment/Air              6
   Conjure Ball Lightning             Conjuration/Air              7
   
Magical staves
 w - a +2 rod of summoning (12/12)
   (You found it on level 14 of the Dungeon)
 F - a +8 rod of destruction [ice] (12/12)
   (You found it on level 8 of the Vaults)
 K - a staff of energy
 P - a +4 rod of venom (13/13)
   (You found it in a Labyrinth)


 You have 695 experience left.

   Skills:
 + Level 15 Fighting
 - Level 12 Short Blades
 - Level 16 Long Blades
 - Level 5 Staves
 - Level 3 Armour
 - Level 16 Dodging
 + Level 13 Stealth
 - Level 12 Stabbing
 + Level 14 Shields
 + Level 8 Traps & Doors
 + Level 19 Spellcasting
 + Level 17 Conjurations
 - Level 15 Enchantments
 + Level 3 Summonings
 + Level 3 Necromancy
 - Level 14 Translocations
 + Level 3 Transmutations
 + Level 17 Ice Magic
 - Level 8 Air Magic
 - Level 1 Poison Magic
 + Level 6 Evocations


You have 2 spell levels left.
You know the following spells:

 Your Spells              Type           Power          Success   Level
a - Haste                 Ench           ########.      Excellent   6
b - Controlled Blink      Tloc           N/A            Excellent   7
c - Flight                Air/Ench       ########..     Excellent   4
d - Throw Icicle          Ice/Conj       #########      Perfect     4
e - Ozocubu's Armour      Ice/Ench       ########..     Perfect     3
f - Orb of Destruction    Conj           #########.     Excellent   7
g - Extension             Ench           ########..     Excellent   5
h - Insulation            Air/Ench       ########..     Excellent   4
i - Phase Shift           Tloc           ########..     Excellent   5
j - Selective Amnesia     Ench           N/A            Excellent   4
k - Deflect Missiles      Air/Ench       ########..     Excellent   6
l - Swiftness             Air/Ench       ########..     Perfect     2
n - Silence               Air/Ench       ########..     Excellent   5


Dungeon Overview and Level Annotations

Branches:
Dungeon (27/27)            Temple (1/1) D:6             Orc (4/4) D:7
    Elf (7/7) Orc:3          Lair (8/8) D:12          Swamp (5/5) Lair:3
 Shoals (5/5) Lair:4        Slime (0/6) Lair:7         Hive (2/2) D:16
  Vault (8/8) D:14          Blade (1/1) Vault:4       Crypt (5/5) Vault:2
   Tomb (0/3) Crypt:2         Zot (5/5) D:27       
   Dis: Hell:1         Geh: Hell:1         Coc: Hell:1         Tar: Hell:1

Altars:
Cheibriados
Elyvilon
Fedhas
Kikubaaqudgha
Makhleb
Nemelex Xobeh
Okawaru
Sif Muna
The Shining One
Trog
Vehumet
Xom
Yredelemnul
Zin
Jiyva

Shops:
D:18: *([  Elf:7: +  Shoals:4: [  Vault:2: *[(?+  Vault:3: ?  Vault:4: +

Portals:
Hell: D:21 D:22 D:23 D:24 D:25 D:26 D:27
Abyss: D:25 D:27
Pan: D:21 D:24 D:25 D:26
Ziggurat: D:11 (6470 gp)

                    Innate Abilities, Weirdness & Mutations

You are surrounded by a mild repulsion field (EV +2).
You are agile (Dex +1).
You can translocate small distances at will.
Your mind is acute (Int +1).
Armour fits poorly on your unusually shaped body.
You have a fast metabolism.
Your muscles are strong (Str +3).
Your muscles are strong, but stiff (Str +1, Dex -1).
You cover ground slowly.


Message History

There are several objects here.
Pick up a book of Clouds? (y/n/a/*?g,/q/o)
n - a book of Annihilations {god gift}; B - a book of Control
t - a book of Summonings; N - a book of the Sky
Cast which spell? (? or * to list)
Okay, then.
Unknown command.

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There are no monsters in sight!


[frankhovis]

HEIE Progress Bulletin:
- The abyssal and slimy runes are the latest additions to my haul.
- The abyss run was excellent, I avoided getting further mutations, and picked up a staff of channeling, amulet of warding and potion of cure mutation along with a fairly decent artifact katana (the +1,+2 katana of Qics {slice, rC+ AC+6}.
- Slime was not too bad. Got mutated twice by shining eyes (lost +1 Dex and picked up -10% hp, ouch!). Cleared the whole place for the good exp from acid blobs (killed 27 overall), dig spell was essential here. Loot was poor, best finds were a book of Necromancy and Rod of Smiting.
- Discovered the usefulness of the staff of channeling. Evocations skill up to 10!
- Killed the Royal Jelly in two visits using haste, wand of fireballs and orb of destruction.
- Ice Storm is now memorised, at "great".

Next on the agenda:
Pan, Hell and Tomb are all unknown to any of my previous characters. Pan sounds the easiest, but I will be tempted to fight Cerebov, just to see if his reputation is justified. Tomb or Hell are probably equally unpleasant, but Tomb at least sounds more predictable.

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 Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup version 0.7.2-1-gedacb19 character file.

frankhovis the Eclecticist (HEIE)              Turns: 257309, Time: 3, 17:28:34

HP 170/170       AC 18     Str 14      Exp: 27/1978479 (2)
MP  44/47        EV 49     Int 36      God: Vehumet [******]
Gold 5019        SH 29     Dex 31      Spells: 14 memorised,  2 levels left

Res.Fire  : . . .   See Invis. : .   q - +1 long sword "Skiema" {elec, rElec EV+5 D
Res.Cold  : . . .   Warding    : .   S - +3 robe of the Butterfly {rN+ MR EV+5 Int-
Life Prot.: + + .   Conserve   : .   J - +0 shield of the Storm King {Dex+3 Dam+1}
Res.Poison: .       Res.Corr.  : .   d - +5 helmet "Kiemm" {Int+2 Stlth++}
Res.Elec. : +       Clarity    : .   c - +2 orc cloak {MR}
Spirit.Shd: .       Stasis     : .   j - +1 pair of gloves of Esimn {EV+6 Dex+4 Int
Sust.Abil.: . .     Rnd.Telep. : .   O - +2 pair of dwarf boots
Res.Mut.  : .       Ctrl.Telep.: .   p - amulet of the gourmand
Res.Rott. : .       Levitation : +   V - ring of sustenance
Gourmand  : +       Ctrl.Flight: +   i - ring of The Shining One's Envy {rN+ MR Str

@: flying, very slightly glowing, very quick, swift, uncannily resistant to
hostile enchantments, extraordinarily stealthy
A: blink 1, deformed body 1, fast metabolism 1, -10% hp, slowness 1, EV +2, Str
+4, Int +1, Dex -1
a: Blink, Renounce Religion


You are in the Ecumenical Temple.
You worship Vehumet.
Vehumet is exalted by your worship.
You are very hungry.

You have visited 14 branches of the dungeon, and seen 85 of its levels.
You have visited the Abyss 3 times.
You have visited 1 Labyrinth.
You have visited 1 bazaar.
You have visited 3 portal chambers: ossuary, ice cave, wizlab.

You have collected 10911 gold pieces.
You have spent 5912 gold pieces at shops.

Inventory:

Hand weapons
 b - a +9,+8 katana of freezing
 k - the quarterstaff "Egg" {drain, rC+ Int+3}
   (You took it off a deep elf mage on level 7 of the Elven Halls)   
   A truly terrible weapon, it drains the life of those it strikes.
   It affects your intelligence (+3).
   It protects you from cold.
 q - the +1,+1 long sword "Skiema" (weapon) {elec, rElec EV+5 Dex+2 Int+2}
   (You found it on level 1 of the Swamp)   
   Occasionally, upon striking a foe, it will discharge some electrical energy
   and cause terrible harm.
   It affects your evasion (+5).
   It affects your intelligence (+2).
   It affects your dexterity (+2).
   It insulates you from electricity.
 v - the +1,+2 katana of Qics {slice, rC+ AC+6}
   (You found it in the Abyss)   
   It inflicts extra damage upon your enemies.
   It affects your AC (+6).
   It protects you from cold.
 z - the -1,+5 quick blade "Meulocse" {holy, rPois}
   (You found it on level 8 of the Lair of Beasts)   
   It has been blessed by the Shining One to cause great damage to the undead
   and demons.
   It protects you from poison.
Armour
 c - a +2 orcish cloak of magic resistance (worn)
 d - the +5 helmet "Kiemm" (worn) {Int+2 Stlth++}
   (You acquired it on level 1 of the Shoals)   
   It affects your intelligence (+2).
   It makes you much more stealthy.
 j - the +1 pair of gloves of Esimn (worn) {EV+6 Dex+4 Int+1}
   (You found it on level 7 of the Elven Halls)   
   It affects your evasion (+6).
   It affects your intelligence (+1).
   It affects your dexterity (+4).
 l - the +2 leather armour of Music {EV+3 Str-3 Int+2 Acc+3}
   (You found it on level 5 of the Dungeon)   
   It affects your evasion (+3).
   It affects your strength (-3).
   It affects your intelligence (+2).
   It affects your accuracy (+3).
 J - the +0 shield of the Storm King (worn) {Dex+3 Dam+1}
   (You found it on level 22 of the Dungeon)   
   It affects your dexterity (+3).
   It affects your damage-dealing abilities (+1).
 O - a +2 pair of dwarven boots (worn)
 S - the +3 robe of the Butterfly (worn) {rN+ MR EV+5 Int-1}
   (You bought it in a shop on level 4 of the Shoals)   
   It affects your evasion (+5).
   It affects your intelligence (-1).
   It protects you from negative energy.
   It increases your resistance to enchantments.
Comestibles
 N - 6 meat rations
Scrolls
 x - 3 scrolls of fog
 K - a scroll of fear
 Y - 4 scrolls of blinking
Jewellery
 a - an uncursed ring of protection from cold
 f - an uncursed ring of protection from fire
 i - the ring of The Shining One's Envy (left hand) {rN+ MR Str+2 Dex+4}
   (You found it on level 7 of the Elven Halls)   
   [ring of life protection]
   It affects your strength (+2).
   It affects your dexterity (+4).
   It increases your resistance to enchantments.
 n - an uncursed amulet of warding
 p - an amulet of the gourmand (around neck)
 r - an uncursed ring of regeneration
 s - an uncursed ring of sustain abilities
 t - an uncursed ring of life protection
 A - an uncursed ring of protection from magic
 E - the ring "Pluerup" {Str-3 Dam+3 SInv}
   (You found it in a Labyrinth)   
   [ring of see invisible]
   It affects your strength (-3).
   It affects your damage-dealing abilities (+3).
 R - an uncursed ring of sustenance
 V - a ring of sustenance (right hand)
Potions
 e - 2 potions of berserk rage
 g - 3 potions of magic
 m - 2 potions of resistance
 G - 3 potions of speed
 Q - 3 potions of agility
 T - 14 potions of healing
 W - 5 potions of might
 X - 7 potions of heal wounds
Books
 y - a book of Annihilations {god gift}   
   WARNING: If you fail in an attempt to memorise a spell from this book, the
   book will lash out at you.
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Poison Arrow                       Conjuration/Poison           6
   *Orb of Destruction                Conjuration                  7
   Chain Lightning                    Conjuration/Air              8
   Lehudib's Crystal Spear            Conjuration/Earth            8
   *Ice Storm                         Conjuration/Ice              9
   Fire Storm                         Conjuration/Fire             9
   
 B - a book of Chemistry   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   *Fulsome Distillation              Transmutation/Necromancy     1
   Lethal Infusion                    Enchantment/Necromancy       2
   Sublimation of Blood               Necromancy                   2
   Evaporate                          Fire/Transmutation           2
   Condensation Shield                Ice/Transmutation            4
   
 C - a Monster Manual   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Summon Small Mammals               Summoning                    1
   Sticks to Snakes                   Transmutation/Summoning      2
   Call Canine Familiar               Summoning                    3
   Tame Beasts                        Enchantment                  5
   Dragon Form                        Fire/Transmutation           8
   
 D - a book of Callings   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Summon Small Mammals               Summoning                    1
   Sticks to Snakes                   Transmutation/Summoning      2
   Call Imp                           Summoning                    2
   Call Canine Familiar               Summoning                    3
   Summon Scorpions                   Summoning/Poison             4
   Summon Ice Beast                   Ice/Summoning                5
   
 I - a book of Demonology {god gift}   
   WARNING: If you fail in an attempt to memorise a spell from this book, the
   book will lash out at you.
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Call Imp                           Summoning                    2
   Abjuration                         Summoning                    3
   Recall                             Summoning/Translocation      3
   Summon Demon                       Summoning                    5
   Demonic Horde                      Summoning                    6
   Summon Greater Demon               Summoning                    7
   
 M - a book of Necromancy   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Pain                               Necromancy                   1
   Animate Skeleton                   Necromancy                   1
   Vampiric Draining                  Necromancy                   3
   Regeneration                       Enchantment/Necromancy       3
   Dispel Undead                      Necromancy                   4
   Animate Dead                       Necromancy                   4
   
 U - a book of Summonings   
   Spells                             Type                      Level
   Abjuration                         Summoning                    3
   Recall                             Summoning/Translocation      3
   Shadow Creatures                   Summoning                    5
   Summon Ugly Thing                  Summoning                    6
   Haunt                              Necromancy/Summoning         7
   Summon Horrible Things             Summoning                    8
   
Magical staves
 h - a +3 rod of smiting (14/14)
   (You found it on level 6 of the Pits of Slime)
 o - a staff of energy
 u - a staff of wizardry
 w - a +2 rod of summoning (12/12)
   (You found it on level 14 of the Dungeon)
 F - a +8 rod of destruction [ice] (12/12)
   (You found it on level 8 of the Vaults)
 H - a staff of channeling
 P - a +4 rod of venom (13/13)
   (You found it in a Labyrinth)


 You have 2 experience left.

   Skills:
 + Level 16 Fighting
 - Level 12 Short Blades
 - Level 16 Long Blades
 - Level 5 Staves
 - Level 3 Armour
 - Level 16 Dodging
 + Level 13 Stealth
 - Level 12 Stabbing
 + Level 14 Shields
 + Level 8 Traps & Doors
 + Level 20 Spellcasting
 + Level 19 Conjurations
 - Level 15 Enchantments
 + Level 3 Summonings
 + Level 3 Necromancy
 - Level 14 Translocations
 + Level 5 Transmutations
 + Level 18 Ice Magic
 - Level 8 Air Magic
 - Level 1 Poison Magic
 + Level 10 Evocations


You have 2 spell levels left.
You know the following spells:

 Your Spells              Type           Power          Success   Level
a - Haste                 Ench           ########.      Excellent   6
b - Ice Storm             Ice/Conj       #########.     Great       9
c - Flight                Air/Ench       ########..     Excellent   4
d - Throw Icicle          Ice/Conj       #########      Perfect     4
e - Ozocubu's Armour      Ice/Ench       #########.     Perfect     3
f - Orb of Destruction    Conj           #########.     Excellent   7
g - Extension             Ench           ########..     Excellent   5
i - Phase Shift           Tloc           ########..     Excellent   5
j - Selective Amnesia     Ench           N/A            Excellent   4
k - Deflect Missiles      Air/Ench       ########..     Excellent   6
l - Swiftness             Air/Ench       ########..     Perfect     2
m - Apportation           Tloc           ########..     Perfect     1
n - Controlled Blink      Tloc           N/A            Excellent   7
o - Fulsome Distillation  Trmt/Necr      N/A            Excellent   1


Dungeon Overview and Level Annotations

Branches:
Dungeon (27/27)            Temple (1/1) D:6             Orc (4/4) D:7
    Elf (7/7) Orc:3          Lair (8/8) D:12          Swamp (5/5) Lair:3
 Shoals (5/5) Lair:4        Slime (6/6) Lair:7         Hive (2/2) D:16
  Vault (8/8) D:14          Blade (1/1) Vault:4       Crypt (5/5) Vault:2
   Tomb (0/3) Crypt:2         Zot (5/5) D:27       
   Dis: Hell:1         Geh: Hell:1         Coc: Hell:1         Tar: Hell:1

Altars:
Cheibriados
Elyvilon
Fedhas
Kikubaaqudgha
Makhleb
Nemelex Xobeh
Okawaru
Sif Muna
The Shining One
Trog
Vehumet
Xom
Yredelemnul
Zin
Jiyva

Shops:
D:18: *([  Elf:7: +  Shoals:4: [  Vault:2: *[(?+  Vault:3: ?  Vault:4: +

Portals:
Hell: D:21 D:22 D:23 D:24 D:25 D:26 D:27
Abyss: D:25 D:27
Pan: D:21 D:24 D:25 D:26
Ziggurat: D:11 (6470 gp)

                    Innate Abilities, Weirdness & Mutations

You are surrounded by a mild repulsion field (EV +2).
You can translocate small distances at will.
Your mind is acute (Int +1).
Armour fits poorly on your unusually shaped body.
You have a fast metabolism.
You are frail (-10% HP).
Your muscles are strong (Str +3).
Your muscles are strong, but stiff (Str +1, Dex -1).
You cover ground slowly.


Message History

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There are no monsters in sight!

Vanquished Creatures
  the royal jelly (Slime:6)
  Saint Roka (Blade)
  Boris (D:25)
  2 curse toes
  An ancient lich (Crypt:5)
  Margery (Vault:7)
  Geryon (D:21)
  Norris (Crypt:2)
  2 golden dragons
  2 liches (Crypt:5)
  27 acid blobs
  6 Orb Guardians (Zot:5)
  2 curse skulls
  2 deep elf blademasters (Elf:7)
  Nikola (D:15)
  3 titans
  A shadow dragon (shapeshifter) (Vault:8)
  Kirke (Blade)
  A sphinx (Crypt:2)
  12 shadow dragons
  Agnes (D:17)
  Rupert (D:15)
  A storm dragon (shapeshifter) (Vault:8)
  14 storm dragons
  Duane (Crypt:1)
  Frances (Swamp:5)
  A sphinx (shapeshifter) (Vault:8)
  The ghost of henryci the Brawler, a mighty TrFi of Okawaru (Vault:1)
  A Daeva (Abyss)
  An Ice Fiend (Port)
  A draconian monk (Zot:3)
  Aizul (Vault:3)
  Murray (Hell)
  Ilsuiw (Shoals:4)
  Donald (Swamp:5)
  13 bone dragons
  4 draconian knights
  5 frost giants
  43 stone giants
  2 draconian scorchers
  14 tentacled monstrosities
  Maud (Swamp:3)
  3 draconian zealots (Zot:4)
  13 fire giants
  An Angel (Abyss)
  12 azure jellies