Lithe black abyran'ra - Revision history

DAID: /* Hunting Stategies */ The game mechanics have been changed since my original strategy was posted. Updated to reflect mechanics I witnessed today in Test server

2021-04-30T19:44:10Z

Hunting Stategies: The game mechanics have been changed since my original strategy was posted. Updated to reflect mechanics I witnessed today in Test server

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	Reliably killing an abyran'ra is no easy feat. Although they spawn around a nominal level of 110, it is likely they will be higher level by the time an adequately prepared adventurer turns up who can pose a significant threat to the abyran'ra, meaning by this time it is approaching level 120.		Reliably killing an abyran'ra is no easy feat. Although they spawn around a nominal level of 110, it is likely they will be higher level by the time an adequately prepared adventurer turns up who can pose a significant threat to the abyran'ra, meaning by this time it is approaching level 120.

	As they would frequently attempt to [[725#Demon_Link_.26_Expiration\|break a sorcerer's link]] with a [[minor demon]] of the [[abyran]] family (abyran'a or abyran'sa), a highly skilled demonologist has a distinct advantage if they have such a pet under their service. Namely, when the abyran'ra attempts to break the link, either the sorcerer or the abyran'ra will become stunned. With 200 ranks in [[Sorcerous Lore, Demonology\|demonology]], careful testing has demonstrated that even the highest level abyran'ra can never succeed to break the link. As such, with the proper training, the clever summoner can take advantage of the abyrans' kinship causing the abyran'ra to ~~repeated~~ induce a stun on itself.		As they would frequently attempt to [[725#Demon_Link_.26_Expiration\|break a sorcerer's link]] with a [[minor demon]] of the [[abyran]] family (abyran'a or abyran'sa), a highly skilled demonologist has a distinct advantage if they have such a pet under their service. Namely, when the abyran'ra attempts to break the link, either the sorcerer or the abyran'ra will become stunned. With 200 ranks in [[Sorcerous Lore, Demonology\|demonology]], careful testing has demonstrated that even the highest level abyran'ra can never succeed to break the link. As such, with the proper training, the clever summoner can take advantage of the abyrans' kinship causing the abyran'ra to induce a stun on itself whenever it tries to take control of its kin (which is no longer every action it takes).

	As with any other demons, a weapon must be enchanted at least eight times (8×) and blessed to successfully strike them. Although they are difficult to hit, most forms of attack will damage them. Spell casters are advised to avoid warding attacks, however, considering the abyran'ra's absurdly high TD; use bolts instead. Combat maneuvers are variable: feint is reliable when performed by a guild-mastered warrior, but they cannot be tackled, headbutt seems to have no effect, and they cannot be spell-cleaved while their barrier is up. Warcries also have a low chance of success (<10%) though are capable of working and at full effect if successful.		As with any other demons, a weapon must be enchanted at least eight times (8×) and blessed to successfully strike them. Although they are difficult to hit, most forms of attack will damage them. Spell casters are advised to avoid warding attacks, however, considering the abyran'ra's absurdly high TD; use bolts instead. Combat maneuvers are variable: feint is reliable when performed by a guild-mastered warrior, but they cannot be tackled, headbutt seems to have no effect, and they cannot be spell-cleaved while their barrier is up. Warcries also have a low chance of success (<10%) though are capable of working and at full effect if successful.

MOD-GSMOTTE: Added missing period.

2020-12-20T16:54:59Z

Added missing period.

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	{{Creature end}}		{{Creature end}}
	A wreath of thirteen black serpents ring the '''abyran'ra''''s head, bestowing it a full crown of the twisting vipers as they writhe back and forth in an undulating, hypnotic fashion. Its pale, lidless eyes are devoid of pupils -- merely rippling with faint hints of color every few moments. Twin pairs of fangs peek out from beneath its thin lips, and the smoothness of its skin fades away into sleek scales below its abdomen, its lower body tapering into a massive, sinuous tail like that of a snake's. Its elongated, spindly fingers end in scythe-like black talons, their razored edges gleaming with the faintest light as they weave sinuous patterns in swift, slicing arcs		A wreath of thirteen black serpents ring the '''abyran'ra''''s head, bestowing it a full crown of the twisting vipers as they writhe back and forth in an undulating, hypnotic fashion. Its pale, lidless eyes are devoid of pupils -- merely rippling with faint hints of color every few moments. Twin pairs of fangs peek out from beneath its thin lips, and the smoothness of its skin fades away into sleek scales below its abdomen, its lower body tapering into a massive, sinuous tail like that of a snake's. Its elongated, spindly fingers end in scythe-like black talons, their razored edges gleaming with the faintest light as they weave sinuous patterns in swift, slicing arcs.
	==Background==		==Background==
	While the abyran'ra are occasionally witnessed during invasions, they most commonly find their way to [[Elanthia]] from their natural habitat in the plane [[Lorae'tyr]] via a [[sorcerer]]'s failed attempt at [[Planar Shift (740)]]. At present, the '''lithe black abyran'ra''' are the only species of [[lesser demon]]s so summoned; whether this is simply a limitation of game design (coding more demons takes more time) or intentional from the theoretical mechanics of planar shifting (owing to the strange time dilation found only in Lorae'tyr) is unknown, though both are plausible.		While the abyran'ra are occasionally witnessed during invasions, they most commonly find their way to [[Elanthia]] from their natural habitat in the plane [[Lorae'tyr]] via a [[sorcerer]]'s failed attempt at [[Planar Shift (740)]]. At present, the '''lithe black abyran'ra''' are the only species of [[lesser demon]]s so summoned; whether this is simply a limitation of game design (coding more demons takes more time) or intentional from the theoretical mechanics of planar shifting (owing to the strange time dilation found only in Lorae'tyr) is unknown, though both are plausible.

JROSEN: /* Hunting Stategies */

2020-12-07T00:50:17Z

Hunting Stategies

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	As they would frequently attempt to [[725#Demon_Link_.26_Expiration\|break a sorcerer's link]] with a [[minor demon]] of the [[abyran]] family (abyran'a or abyran'sa), a highly skilled demonologist has a distinct advantage if they have such a pet under their service. Namely, when the abyran'ra attempts to break the link, either the sorcerer or the abyran'ra will become stunned. With 200 ranks in [[Sorcerous Lore, Demonology\|demonology]], careful testing has demonstrated that even the highest level abyran'ra can never succeed to break the link. As such, with the proper training, the clever summoner can take advantage of the abyrans' kinship causing the abyran'ra to repeated induce a stun on itself.		As they would frequently attempt to [[725#Demon_Link_.26_Expiration\|break a sorcerer's link]] with a [[minor demon]] of the [[abyran]] family (abyran'a or abyran'sa), a highly skilled demonologist has a distinct advantage if they have such a pet under their service. Namely, when the abyran'ra attempts to break the link, either the sorcerer or the abyran'ra will become stunned. With 200 ranks in [[Sorcerous Lore, Demonology\|demonology]], careful testing has demonstrated that even the highest level abyran'ra can never succeed to break the link. As such, with the proper training, the clever summoner can take advantage of the abyrans' kinship causing the abyran'ra to repeated induce a stun on itself.

	As with any other demons, a weapon must be enchanted at least eight times (8×) and blessed to successfully strike them. Although they are difficult to hit, most forms of attack will damage them. Spell casters are advised to avoid warding attacks, however, considering the abyran'ra's absurdly high TD; use bolts instead.		As with any other demons, a weapon must be enchanted at least eight times (8×) and blessed to successfully strike them. Although they are difficult to hit, most forms of attack will damage them. Spell casters are advised to avoid warding attacks, however, considering the abyran'ra's absurdly high TD; use bolts instead. Combat maneuvers are variable: feint is reliable when performed by a guild-mastered warrior, but they cannot be tackled, headbutt seems to have no effect, and they cannot be spell-cleaved while their barrier is up. Warcries also have a low chance of success (<10%) though are capable of working and at full effect if successful.

	Repeated dispelling prior to attack is generally advised.		Repeated dispelling prior to attack is generally advised.

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2020-12-06T19:46:02Z

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	\| family = demon		\| family = demon
	\| attacks = Magic, Weapons, (Manuevers?)		\| attacks = Magic, Weapons, (Manuevers?)
	\| area = [[Lorae'tyr~~]]<br>~~		\| area = Lorae'tyr
	\| undead = No		\| undead = No
	\| bcs = Yes		\| bcs = Yes

VANKRASN39: Undo revision 79477 by VANKRASN39 (talk)

2016-05-18T15:12:48Z

Undo revision 79477 by VANKRASN39 (talk)

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	{{Summoned creature		{{Summoned creature
	\| level = 110		\| level = 110
	\| type = ~~corporeal~~		\| type = abyran
	\| family = demon		\| family = demon
	\| attacks = Magic, Weapons, (Manuevers?)		\| attacks = Magic, Weapons, (Manuevers?)

VANKRASN39 at 15:12, 18 May 2016

2016-05-18T15:12:31Z

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	{{Summoned creature		{{Summoned creature
	\| level = 110		\| level = 110
	\| type = ~~abyran~~		\| type = corporeal
	\| family = demon		\| family = demon
	\| attacks = Magic, Weapons, (Manuevers?)		\| attacks = Magic, Weapons, (Manuevers?)

VANKRASN39: /* Messaging */

2016-05-18T15:10:04Z

Messaging

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	==Messaging==		==Messaging==
	Casting sanctuary when a comrade falls:		Casting sanctuary when a comrade falls:
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=35%}}>
	A lithe black abyran'ra rises high into the air on its coils and spreads its arms out from its chest, sending forth brilliant intertwined ribbons of incarnadine energy that seep into the ground in front of a dead black abyran'ra.		A lithe black abyran'ra rises high into the air on its coils and spreads its arms out from its chest, sending forth brilliant intertwined ribbons of incarnadine energy that seep into the ground in front of a dead black abyran'ra.
	A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.		A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.
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	Acquisition of a shiny new weapon, from yours truly:		Acquisition of a shiny new weapon, from yours truly:
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=35%}}>
	A lithe black abyran'ra descends upon your corpse, its talons moving in swift, sweeping arcs across your back as its forked tongue darts in and out quickly.		A lithe black abyran'ra descends upon your corpse, its talons moving in swift, sweeping arcs across your back as its forked tongue darts in and out quickly.
	After a moment, the abyran'ra plunges its hand into the base of your neck and rips out your spine in one fluid movement!		After a moment, the abyran'ra plunges its hand into the base of your neck and rips out your spine in one fluid movement!
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	They would carry this around and attack anyone still alive with it:		They would carry this around and attack anyone still alive with it:
	<pre{{log2}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=35%}}>
	It has a bone-bladed halfling spine wreathed in a blazing halo of lurid scarlet flames.		It has a bone-bladed halfling spine wreathed in a blazing halo of lurid scarlet flames.
	</pre>		</pre>

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[Planar Shift (740)]]		*[[Planar Shift (740)]]

DAID: drop treasure template

2016-05-17T18:48:35Z

drop treasure template

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	{{creature ability\|[[Warding Sphere (310)]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Warding Sphere (310)]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Prayer (313)]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Prayer (313)]]}}
	}}
	{{Creature treasure
	\| coins =
	\| gems =
	\| magic items =
	\| boxes =
	\| skin =
	\| other =
	\| noskinvalue =
	}}		}}
	{{Creature end}}		{{Creature end}}

DAID: template shift

2016-05-17T18:26:33Z

template shift

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	{{~~Invasion~~ creature ~~start~~		{{Summoned creature
	\| level = 110		\| level = 110
	\| type = abyran		\| type = abyran

DAID: Change "Creature start" template to "Invasion creature start" to not spam Categories with fleeting beings

2016-05-17T18:08:54Z

Change "Creature start" template to "Invasion creature start" to not spam Categories with fleeting beings

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	{{~~Creature~~ start		{{Invasion creature start
	\| level = 110		\| level = 110
	\| type = abyran		\| type = abyran