Starchitin's Guide to Hunting the Rest - Revision history

OM1E5GA: /* Tomb troll */

2025-06-23T15:22:00Z

Tomb troll

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	For those trained in [[Spell Aiming]], [[Major Fire (908)]] or [[Fire Spirit (111)]] will make you feel like a god, particularly if you are well trained in the relevant lores for those spells. [[Golden wand]]s (readily found in the town alchemist) will be good for conserving mana while delivering any needed finishing shots. For CS casters, [[Weapon Fire (915)]], [[Immolation (519)]], and [[Dark Catalyst (719)]] are all good options to open with as they all inflict fire damage. Empaths and clerics that do not train in Spell Aiming would do well to secure a fire flaring runestaff prior to tackling tomb trolls.		For those trained in [[Spell Aiming]], [[Major Fire (908)]] or [[Fire Spirit (111)]] will make you feel like a god, particularly if you are well trained in the relevant lores for those spells. [[Golden wand]]s (readily found in the town alchemist) will be good for conserving mana while delivering any needed finishing shots. For CS casters, [[Weapon Fire (915)]], [[Immolation (519)]], and [[Dark Catalyst (719)]] are all good options to open with as they all inflict fire damage. Empaths and clerics that do not train in Spell Aiming would do well to secure a fire flaring runestaff prior to tackling tomb trolls.

	Those that rely on ambushing the head or eyes to kill my wish to forgo fire altogether, using their regeneration abilities to allow them to keep going for the head or eyes in the event that a rank 3 wound is inflicted that doesn't result in death. Another point of interest for melee ambushers is that tomb trolls are shorter then other trolls around the Rest, allowing the taller races, at least, to target their head or eyes without having to knock them over first.		Those that rely on ambushing the head or eyes to kill may wish to forgo fire altogether, using their regeneration abilities to allow them to keep going for the head or eyes in the event that a rank 3 wound is inflicted that doesn't result in death. Another point of interest for melee ambushers is that tomb trolls are shorter then other trolls around the Rest, allowing the taller races, at least, to target their head or eyes without having to knock them over first.

	Tomb trolls also have the [[Shield Bash]] maneuver, while this is fairly easy for squares to avoid, pures and others poorly trained to avoid maneuvers should exercise caution around a tomb troll that has not been disabled. Not only can the shield bash result in a quick death, but the shields they use are spiked which adds another element of danger to the maneuver.		Tomb trolls also have the [[Shield Bash]] maneuver, while this is fairly easy for squares to avoid, pures and others poorly trained to avoid maneuvers should exercise caution around a tomb troll that has not been disabled. Not only can the shield bash result in a quick death, but the shields they use are spiked which adds another element of danger to the maneuver.

OM1E5GA: /* Citadel */

2025-02-09T15:00:26Z

Citadel

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	The Citadel is the highest level hunting available in the Rest, once you can no longer learn here it's off to another town unless you can find another way to earn EXP.		The Citadel is the highest level hunting available in the Rest, once you can no longer learn here it's off to another town unless you can find another way to earn EXP.

	Getting into the Citadel is possible without magical means either by using the puzzle bridge that spans the ravine or by climbing down into the ravine and searching out the handholds to climb back up the other side. Gold rings may be set on the ledge you climb onto before going through the door into the Citadel or Symbol of Seeking will take you to the war room inside the building (which is also a safe resting spot). It is important to note that ~~other~~ ~~then society abilities, the~~ only ~~teleportation possible into or out of the Citadel is~~ ~~from~~ that ledge, though The Citadel is close to town and there are several doors that can be used as exits to bypass the ravine (though these doors cannot be used to gain entry).		Getting into the Citadel is possible without magical means either by using the puzzle bridge that spans the ravine or by climbing down into the ravine and searching out the handholds to climb back up the other side. Gold rings may be set on the ledge you climb onto before going through the door into the Citadel or Symbol of Seeking will take you to the war room inside the building (which is also a safe resting spot). It is important to note that gold rings only work on that ledge, though The Citadel is close to town and there are several doors that can be used as exits to bypass the ravine (though these doors cannot be used to gain entry).

	When moving around in the Citadel, it's advised that you use PEER and to see which foes you'll encounter and be prepared to deal with them as effectively as possible.		When moving around in the Citadel, it's advised that you use PEER and to see which foes you'll encounter and be prepared to deal with them as effectively as possible.

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 It is with no small amount of pride that I say that the area around [[River's Rest]] has some of the most difficult hunting, for each area's respective level, in [[Elanthia]].  Of course, there are hunting grounds outside of the Rest that rival, or even exceed, the difficulty of hunting in the Rest at that same level, no other town offers hunting grounds that consistently challenges most character types across as broad a range of levels as the Rest.
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 *[[River's Rest]]
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 [[Category:River's Rest Hunting Areas]]

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2022-09-14T09:17:17Z

The Ruined Tower

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	After spending multiple levels in the Jungle, this area will feel like a vacation. Nothing in the Ruined Tower is a push-over and hisskra bring cooperation to levels most players can't match, but hunting there is down-right relaxing by comparison and you'll know your character well enough to be able to quickly adapt to the challenges they offer.		After spending multiple levels in the Jungle, this area will feel like a vacation. Nothing in the Ruined Tower is a push-over and hisskra bring cooperation to levels most players can't match, but hunting there is down-right relaxing by comparison and you'll know your character well enough to be able to quickly adapt to the challenges they offer.

	Before anything else is said, it's important to mention that you need to have trained to get across Maelstrom Bay to keep hunting in the Rest at this point as every critter, with one exception, between levels 30 and 54 is located across the bay and there are few places where teleporting in is even an option. The requirements are 10-15 ranks in swimming or [[Water Walking (112)]] AND 15 ranks in Climbing.		Before anything else is said, it's important to mention that you need to have trained to get across Maelstrom Bay to keep hunting in the Rest at this point as every critter, with one exception, between levels 30 and 54 is located across the bay and there are few places where teleporting in is even an option. The requirements are 10-15 ranks in swimming or [[Water Walking (112)]] AND 15 ranks in Climbing. Also, if you're wearing brig or higher armor, you're going to have to remove it and stow it in a container if yer gonna swim across (do not put it in a disk or it will sink into the sand in the bottom of the bay if you die for any reason while making the swim).

	Back on topic, three kinds of hisskra occupy the area immediately outside the tower, in the base of the tower, and the dungeon beneath it while [[water wyrd]]s roam inside the tower and are easily avoidable if you chose to. There is one room of specific interest, at the base of the tower is a door that leads to a workshop where adventurers can rest or tend to their wounds without fear of being attacked.		Back on topic, three kinds of hisskra occupy the area immediately outside the tower, in the base of the tower, and the dungeon beneath it while [[water wyrd]]s roam inside the tower and are easily avoidable if you chose to. There is one room of specific interest, at the base of the tower is a door that leads to a workshop where adventurers can rest or tend to their wounds without fear of being attacked.

OM1E5GA: /* Phantasmal bestial swordsman */

2021-07-26T12:27:24Z

Phantasmal bestial swordsman

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	===[[Phantasmal bestial swordsman]]===		===[[Phantasmal bestial swordsman]]===

	Swordsmen are not only the highest level critters in the Rest, they are also, the most dangerous and hardest to kill. They are noncorporeal, have a very strong defenses, high HP, swing two-handed weapons, and can tackle. A good flaring runestaff will help kill them more quickly then otherwise. CS spells that do large amounts of HP damage such as [[Pain (711)]] or Wither (1115) are the most effective at killing swordsmen quickly if you can reliably ward them, though maneuver based spells such as focused [[Implosion (720)]] can be used as a fallback if one is proving difficult.		Swordsmen are not only the highest level critters in the Rest, they are also, the most dangerous and hardest to kill. They are noncorporeal, have a very strong defenses, high HP, swing two-handed weapons, and can tackle. A good flaring runestaff will help kill them more quickly then otherwise. CS spells that do large amounts of HP damage such as [[Pain (711)]] or Wither (1115) are the most effective at killing swordsmen quickly if you can reliably ward them, though maneuver based spells such as focused [[Implosion (720)]] or [[Spike Thorn (616)]] can be used as a fallback if one is proving difficult.

	Due to their insubstantial nature, most maneuvers or disabling spells will be ineffective against them unless they inflict roundtime. However, if you are able to [[Disarm Weapon\|disarm]] them, you can turn them into the least dangerous foe in the citadel (though you'll still have to watch out for the occasional tackle). Just make sure there aren't any weapons laying on the ground for them to pick up.		Due to their insubstantial nature, most maneuvers or disabling spells will be ineffective against them unless they inflict roundtime. However, if you are able to [[Disarm Weapon\|disarm]] them, you can turn them into the least dangerous foe in the citadel (though you'll still have to watch out for the occasional tackle). Just make sure there aren't any weapons laying on the ground for them to pick up.

OM1E5GA: /* Citadel */

2021-07-26T12:25:15Z

Citadel

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	===[[Ethereal mage apprentice]]===		===[[Ethereal mage apprentice]]===

	While it would be a mistake to call any of the undead in the Citadel easy, apprentices are the ~~least threatening (and~~ lowest level) of the five types of undead. Found on the main and second floors of the Citadel, most of their attacks are bolt spells which are fairly easy to avoid and will mostly be an annoyance if you're already going after the other critters that call the Citadel home.		While it would be a mistake to call any of the undead in the Citadel easy, apprentices are the lowest level of the five types of undead. Found on the main and second floors of the Citadel, most of their attacks are bolt spells which are fairly easy to avoid and will mostly be an annoyance if you're already going after the other critters that call the Citadel home. Melee fighters such as warriors may wish to avoid them since their [[Weapon Fire (915)]] and [[Immolation (519)]] can be very difficult for them to avoid.

	As easy at it may be to avoid their attacks, they are noncorporeal which will make them time consuming to kill with most non-magical attacks and makes them immune to stuns.		As easy at it may be to avoid their attacks, they are noncorporeal which will make them time consuming to kill with most non-magical attacks and makes them immune to stuns.
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	===[[Decaying Citadel guardsman]]===		===[[Decaying Citadel guardsman]]===

	The tendency of guardsmen to use either the trip or charge maneuvers makes them worth watching out for, especially in swarms when such a maneuver can turn the tide of a battle that is going in your favor. Found on all floors of the Citadel, they are fairly easy to crit or stun, meaning just about any spell or maneuver you prefer to use will keep them occupied while you either kill them of focus on something else.		The tendency of guardsmen to use either the trip or charge maneuvers makes them worth watching out for, especially in swarms when such a maneuver can turn the tide of a battle that is going in your favor. Found on all floors of the Citadel, they are fairly easy to crit or stun, meaning just about any spell or maneuver you prefer to use will keep them occupied while you either kill them of focus on something else. Either disarming them or removing a hand/arm will also take away their ability to trip, but beware they will quickly pick up any weapon laying on the ground if disarmed.

	===[[Rotting Citadel arbalester]]===		===[[Rotting Citadel arbalester]]===
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	===[[Phantasmal bestial swordsman]]===		===[[Phantasmal bestial swordsman]]===

	Swordsmen are not only the highest level critters in the Rest, they are also, the most dangerous and hardest to kill. They are noncorporeal, have a very strong defenses, high HP, swing two-handed weapons, and can tackle. A good flaring ~~weapon~~ will help kill them more quickly then otherwise ~~if you can find a cleric who's blessings provide flares~~. CS spells that do large amounts of HP damage such as [[Pain (711)]] or Wither (1115) are the most effective at killing swordsmen quickly if you can reliably ward them, though maneuver based spells such as focused [[Implosion (720)]] can be used as a fallback if one is proving difficult. Due to their insubstantial nature, most maneuvers or disabling spells will be ineffective against them unless they inflict roundtime. Lastly, sneaky types would be well advised to WAYLAY them to get them out of their hair more quickly.		Swordsmen are not only the highest level critters in the Rest, they are also, the most dangerous and hardest to kill. They are noncorporeal, have a very strong defenses, high HP, swing two-handed weapons, and can tackle. A good flaring runestaff will help kill them more quickly then otherwise. CS spells that do large amounts of HP damage such as [[Pain (711)]] or Wither (1115) are the most effective at killing swordsmen quickly if you can reliably ward them, though maneuver based spells such as focused [[Implosion (720)]] can be used as a fallback if one is proving difficult.

			Due to their insubstantial nature, most maneuvers or disabling spells will be ineffective against them unless they inflict roundtime. However, if you are able to [[Disarm Weapon\|disarm]] them, you can turn them into the least dangerous foe in the citadel (though you'll still have to watch out for the occasional tackle). Just make sure there aren't any weapons laying on the ground for them to pick up.

			Lastly, sneaky types would be well advised to WAYLAY them to get them out of their hair more quickly.

	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==

OM1E5GA: /* Phantasmal bestial swordsman */

2020-11-30T21:00:45Z

Phantasmal bestial swordsman

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	===[[Phantasmal bestial swordsman]]===		===[[Phantasmal bestial swordsman]]===

	Swordsmen are not only the highest level critters in the Rest, they are also, the most dangerous and hardest to kill. They are noncorporeal, have a very strong defenses, high HP, swing two-handed weapons, and can tackle. ~~Without spells there will be no killing them quickly, though a~~ good flaring weapon will help kill them more quickly then otherwise if you can find a cleric who's blessings provide flares. CS spells that do large amounts of HP damage such as [[Pain (711)]] or Wither (1115) are the most effective at killing swordsmen quickly if you can reliably ward them, though maneuver based spells such as focused [[Implosion (720)]] can be used as a fallback if one is proving difficult. Due to their insubstantial nature, most maneuvers or disabling spells will be ineffective against them unless they inflict roundtime.		Swordsmen are not only the highest level critters in the Rest, they are also, the most dangerous and hardest to kill. They are noncorporeal, have a very strong defenses, high HP, swing two-handed weapons, and can tackle. A good flaring weapon will help kill them more quickly then otherwise if you can find a cleric who's blessings provide flares. CS spells that do large amounts of HP damage such as [[Pain (711)]] or Wither (1115) are the most effective at killing swordsmen quickly if you can reliably ward them, though maneuver based spells such as focused [[Implosion (720)]] can be used as a fallback if one is proving difficult. Due to their insubstantial nature, most maneuvers or disabling spells will be ineffective against them unless they inflict roundtime. Lastly, sneaky types would be well advised to WAYLAY them to get them out of their hair more quickly.

	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==

OM1E5GA: /* Marsh Keep */

2020-11-30T20:52:42Z

Marsh Keep

OM1E5GA: /* Miasmal Forest */

2020-11-30T20:29:36Z

Miasmal Forest

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	==[[Miasmal Forest]]==		==[[Miasmal Forest]]==

	The Miasmal Forest in an interesting area aside from the critters in it. It's important to learn the layout and nature of the Forest even if you don't intend on ~~hunt~~ there since you will have to travel through it to get to either Oteska's Haven or the Marsh Keep.		The Miasmal Forest in an interesting area aside from the critters in it. It's important to learn the layout and nature of the Forest even if you don't intend on hunting there since you will have to travel through it to get to either Oteska's Haven or the Marsh Keep.

	The southern third of the Forest is inhabited by the [[skeletal soldier]], [[bog troll]], ~~and~~ [[lesser moor wight]], and [[bog wraith]]. It's split into two sections that are connected by a log bridge. Falling off the log bridge puts you on a path that by-passes the mist mazes separating the northern and southern thirds of the forest. Successfully crossing the log and traveling all the way to the east will lead to the entrance of [[Marsh Keep]].		The southern third of the Forest is inhabited by the [[skeletal soldier]], [[bog troll]], [[lesser moor wight]], and [[bog wraith]]. It's split into two sections that are connected by a log bridge. Falling off the log bridge puts you on a path that by-passes the mist mazes separating the northern and southern thirds of the forest. Successfully crossing the log and traveling all the way to the east will lead to the entrance of [[Marsh Keep]].

	SEARCHing in four rooms at the northern end of the southern third will reveal paths or trails that lead into either the Specral Mist or Ghostly Trees, which are two mazes that make up the middle third of the Forest. Both mazes operate in the same manner and the same critters that roam in the southern third occupy the mazes. The mazes each consist of many rooms (15 rooms and 18 rooms for the Mists and Trees, respectively) ~~rooms~~ with most rooms having identical room descriptions and the paths between the rooms are not reversible (in other words, if you travel SE out of a room, traveling NW out of the next room will most likely not take you back to the same room). There are set paths through the maze, though discovering them is difficult and most resort to random wandering from one end to the other. For convenience, any room in the Forest (both inside and outside the mazes) that has a "jagged stone" in it will allow gold rings to work in both directions.		SEARCHing in four rooms at the northern end of the southern third will reveal paths or trails that lead into either the Specral Mist or Ghostly Trees, which are two mazes that make up the middle third of the Forest. Both mazes operate in the same manner and the same critters that roam in the southern third occupy the mazes. The mazes each consist of many rooms (15 rooms and 18 rooms for the Mists and Trees, respectively) with most rooms having identical room descriptions and the paths between the rooms are not reversible (in other words, if you travel SE out of a room, traveling NW out of the next room will most likely not take you back to the same room). There are set paths through the maze, though discovering them is difficult and most resort to random wandering from one end to the other. For convenience, any room in the Forest (both inside and outside the mazes) that has a "jagged stone" in it will allow gold rings to work in both directions.

	When traveling north through the mazes, PEERing can be used to see if one of the exits into the northern third is adjacent to you while it's generally faster to just randomly alternate between SE and SW when traveling south through the maze.		When traveling north through the mazes, PEERing can be used to see if one of the exits into the northern third is adjacent to you while it's generally faster to just randomly alternate between SE and SW when traveling south through the maze.
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	The northern third of the Miasmal Forest is occupied by the [[greater bog troll]], [[greater moor wight]], and bog wraith with [[Oteska's Haven]] located to the northeast.		The northern third of the Miasmal Forest is occupied by the [[greater bog troll]], [[greater moor wight]], and bog wraith with [[Oteska's Haven]] located to the northeast.

	With the exception of the two trolls in the Forest, every critter there is undead. Bog wraiths are non-corporael and have a high TD for their level, making killing them by any means difficult (though they can be made easier by dispelling them a time or two) they can also cast Death Cloud which should either be dispelled or avoided if you cannot kill the wraith before it's done forming. Lesser moor wights and greater moor wights can summon lesser fetid corpses and greater fetid corpses respectively and both are capable of dispelling adventurers. Skeletal soldiers can disarm, but are otherwise the easiest of everything in the forest. Greater bog trolls need to be watched out for mostly because ~~the~~ can cast [[Tangle Weed (610)]], so you'll either need some way to deal with that or move from the room when they cast it.		With the exception of the two trolls in the Forest, every critter there is undead. Bog wraiths are non-corporael and have a high TD for their level, making killing them by any means difficult (though they can be made easier by dispelling them a time or two) they can also cast Death Cloud which should either be dispelled or avoided if you cannot kill the wraith before it's done forming. Lesser moor wights and greater moor wights can summon lesser fetid corpses and greater fetid corpses respectively and both are capable of dispelling adventurers. Skeletal soldiers can disarm, but are otherwise the easiest of everything in the forest. Greater bog trolls need to be watched out for mostly because they can cast [[Tangle Weed (610)]], so you'll either need some way to deal with that or move from the room when they cast it.

	Everything in the Forest is weak against fire, making both [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Major Fire (908)]] excellent choices for those that have access to them and making the whole area an excellent and very profitable place for [[wizard]]s, [[empath]]s, [[cleric]]s, and bolting [[sorcerer]]s to hunt.		Everything in the Forest is weak against fire, making both [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Major Fire (908)]] excellent choices for those that have access to them and making the whole area an excellent and very profitable place for [[wizard]]s, [[empath]]s, [[cleric]]s, and bolting [[sorcerer]]s to hunt.

OM1E5GA: /* Shattered Moors */

2020-11-30T20:22:13Z

Shattered Moors

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	Moor hounds are similar to dark panthers but have two maneuvers that need to be watched for. The first is that they can spit acid at you, resulting in acid crits, though hounds inside the smugglers lair will not use this maneuver. The second is a lunge maneuver that targets one of your arms with the possibility of removing it and making you drop whatever you're holding in that hand at time and giving you a very long stun. They don't use either maneuver often, but the risk is there so if you have a weapon or shield that you cannot afford to lose, consider using something you won't miss when hunting hounds.		Moor hounds are similar to dark panthers but have two maneuvers that need to be watched for. The first is that they can spit acid at you, resulting in acid crits, though hounds inside the smugglers lair will not use this maneuver. The second is a lunge maneuver that targets one of your arms with the possibility of removing it and making you drop whatever you're holding in that hand at time and giving you a very long stun. They don't use either maneuver often, but the risk is there so if you have a weapon or shield that you cannot afford to lose, consider using something you won't miss when hunting hounds.

	[[Moor witch]]es are level 34 sorcerers that also swing daggers. They have all the defensive spells from the minor elemental and spirit circles you'd expect a player sorcerer to have at that level and all the same vulnerabilities, but the only spells they cast from the sorcerer circle are [[~~Quake~~ (709)]] and below. It's important to note that Limb Disruption (708) is included in the spells they can cast, it is not one they cast often, but it can make you drop whatever you're holding if they successfully remove a hand or arm with it. Witches are the first critters that are a good target for [[Dark Catalyst (719)]] where sorcerers who have come up in the Rest will have enough mana to make good use of the spell on a regular basis. They're easily critable if you can defeat their DS, are push-overs for most maneuvers, and are easy to hide from, which is a good thing for most squares since the only spell they cast that won't bring your hunt to an abrupt halt if it connects is [[Corrupt Essence (703)]].		[[Moor witch]]es are level 34 sorcerers that also swing daggers. They have all the defensive spells from the minor elemental and spirit circles you'd expect a player sorcerer to have at that level and all the same vulnerabilities, but the only spells they cast from the sorcerer circle are [[Grasp of the Grave (709)]] and below. It's important to note that Limb Disruption (708) is included in the spells they can cast, it is not one they cast often, but it can make you drop whatever you're holding if they successfully remove a hand or arm with it. Witches are the first critters that are a good target for [[Dark Catalyst (719)]] where sorcerers who have come up in the Rest will have enough mana to make good use of the spell on a regular basis. They're easily critable if you can defeat their DS, are push-overs for most maneuvers, and are easy to hide from, which is a good thing for most squares since the only spell they cast that won't bring your hunt to an abrupt halt if it connects is [[Corrupt Essence (703)]].

	==[[Krolvin Carrack]]==		==[[Krolvin Carrack]]==

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	Another important note about the Keep is that, with the exception of tomb trolls, every critter in the Keep has a higher TD then would normally be seen in a critter of similar level. Those that rely heavily on CS spells to hunt may find themselves utilizing spells such as [[Curse (715)]] on a regular basis unless they've trained to maximize their CS.		Another important note about the Keep is that, with the exception of tomb trolls, every critter in the Keep has a higher TD then would normally be seen in a critter of similar level. Those that rely heavily on CS spells to hunt may find themselves utilizing spells such as [[Curse (715)]] on a regular basis unless they've trained to maximize their CS.

	Also, the Keep possesses the second room on this side of the bay that is accessible via Symbol of Seeking. ~~Other~~ ~~then~~ ~~this~~ ~~one~~ room ~~inside~~ the Keep, ~~there~~ is no ~~teleportation~~ ~~into~~ ~~the~~ ~~Keep~~.		Also, the Keep possesses the second room on this side of the bay that is accessible via Symbol of Seeking, which will drop adventurers into the dungeon area. There is also a hidden room on the top floor of the Keep which will allow gold rings to work in both directions.

	===[[Gaunt spectral servant]]===		===[[Gaunt spectral servant]]===
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	===[[Necrotic snake]]===		===[[Necrotic snake]]===

	Necrotic snakes are similar to tree vipers with their tendency to rapidly change rooms and get in the way. Unlike tree vipers, they have no trees to use to stay out the reach of melee weapons and they're the highest level critter on the outside of the Keep (second highest inside the Keep unless you go down into the dungeon). ~~They~~ ~~have~~ ~~the same~~ spit maneuver's you're used to seeing from tree vipers and can also poison you when you skin them. In short, if you disliked tree vipers you're REALLY going to hate necrotic snakes.		Necrotic snakes are similar to tree vipers with their tendency to rapidly change rooms and get in the way. Unlike tree vipers, they have no trees to use to stay out the reach of melee weapons and they're the highest level critter on the outside of the Keep (second highest inside the Keep unless you go down into the dungeon). In addition to spit maneuver's you're used to seeing from tree vipers and can also coil themselves around you and slowly crush to death. If that weren't bad enough, they can poison you when you skin them as well. In short, if you disliked tree vipers you're REALLY going to hate necrotic snakes.

	===[[Flesh golem]]===		===[[Flesh golem]]===
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	Flesh golems are located inside the Keep, both on the main floors and down in the dungeon. Being golems, they are immune from any type of damage from puncture crits (which makes them an impossible target for archers) and while they will take crit damage from other forms of attack, they will not die as a result of any form of crit. They are also not able to be stunned by any means.		Flesh golems are located inside the Keep, both on the main floors and down in the dungeon. Being golems, they are immune from any type of damage from puncture crits (which makes them an impossible target for archers) and while they will take crit damage from other forms of attack, they will not die as a result of any form of crit. They are also not able to be stunned by any means.

	If you have a spell that does large amounts of HP damage, use that ([[Energy Maelstrom (710)]] and [[Pain (711)]] are both good options though they're immune to [[Wither (1115)]]). If such spells are not an option, repeatedly hitting them with any fire based spells ([[Fire Spirit (111)]], [[Minor Fire (906)]], and [[Major Fire (908)]] are all good options) or melee weapons will do the trick. Ambushing a leg to get them on their back will get it done even faster.		If you have a spell that does large amounts of HP damage, use that ([[Energy Maelstrom (710)]] and [[Pain (711)]] are both good options though they're immune to [[Wither (1115)]]). If such spells are not an option, repeatedly hitting them with any fire based spells ([[Fire Spirit (111)]], [[Minor Fire (906)]], and [[Major Fire (908)]] are all good options) or melee weapons will do the trick. Ambushing a leg to get them on their back will get it done even faster and [[WAYLAY (verb)\|WAYLAY]] is an excellent option for sneaky types.

	The first two maneuvers they can perform are [[Twin Hammerfists]] and a foot stomp that acts almost identically to Twin Hammerfists. Making them prone will ~~pvervent~~ the foot stomp, but not the fists, unless you have a way to lock them in RT, the best way to prevent these maneuvers is to remove both a leg and an arm.		The first two maneuvers they can perform are [[Twin Hammerfists]] and a foot stomp that acts almost identically to Twin Hammerfists. Making them prone will prevent the foot stomp, but not the fists, unless you have a way to lock them in RT, the best way to prevent these maneuvers is to remove both a leg and an arm.

	The third maneuver flesh golems have is that they can form a noxious cloud which will result in one of several types of special diseases specific to flesh golems. Depending on the type of disease you're inflicted with and the success of the maneuver, each cycle of the disease will result in roundtime, HP lose, minor wounds, and/or a stun after a short build-up time. Unlike a normal disease, attempting to remove this disease with [[Undisease (113)]] requires a hidden warding check to be passed by the caster and each successful cast will only remove a single cycle. Due to the fact that this disease is capable of inflicting a large number of cycles, it is usually better to find a safe area to wait out the disease. It is possible to dodge the gas or deflect it with a shield and while the spell [[Purify Air (207)]] will not prevent the disease, it will help reduce the effects.		The third maneuver flesh golems have is that they can form a noxious cloud which will result in one of several types of special diseases specific to flesh golems. Depending on the type of disease you're inflicted with and the success of the maneuver, each cycle of the disease will result in roundtime, HP lose, minor wounds, and/or a stun after a short build-up time. Unlike a normal disease, attempting to remove this disease with [[Undisease (113)]] requires a hidden warding check to be passed by the caster and each successful cast will only remove a single cycle. Due to the fact that this disease is capable of inflicting a large number of cycles, it is usually better to find a safe area to wait out the disease. It is possible to dodge the gas or deflect it with a shield and while the spell [[Purify Air (207)]] will not prevent the disease, it will help reduce the effects.
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	Tomb trolls are a bigger, badder version of other trolls commonly seen around the Rest with a few key differences. While tomb trolls regenerate health and wounds similar to other trolls, they do so at a faster rate then other trolls and stunning a tomb troll does not prevent it from regenerating. Only fire, either as a result of magic or a flaring weapons, will prevent them from regenerating. If you intend to hunt in the dungeon where tomb trolls (and tomb troll necromancers) lurk, it is highly advised that you bring a fire flaring weapon or runestaff with you. Otherwise you might find yourself whacking at the same troll for hours without killing it.		Tomb trolls are a bigger, badder version of other trolls commonly seen around the Rest with a few key differences. While tomb trolls regenerate health and wounds similar to other trolls, they do so at a faster rate then other trolls and stunning a tomb troll does not prevent it from regenerating. Only fire, either as a result of magic or a flaring weapons, will prevent them from regenerating. If you intend to hunt in the dungeon where tomb trolls (and tomb troll necromancers) lurk, it is highly advised that you bring a fire flaring weapon or runestaff with you. Otherwise you might find yourself whacking at the same troll for hours without killing it.

	For those trained in [[Spell Aiming]], [[Major Fire (908)]] or [[Fire Spirit (111)]] will make you feel like a god, particularly if you are well trained in the relevant lores for those spells. [[Golden wand]]s (readily found in the town alchemist) will be good for conserving mana while delivering any needed finishing shots. For CS casters, [[Weapon Fire (915)]], [[Immolation (519)]], and [[Dark Catalyst (719)]] are all good options to open with as they all inflict fire damage. Empaths and clerics that do not train in Spell Aiming would do well to secure a fire flaring runestaff prior to ~~tacking~~ tomb trolls.		For those trained in [[Spell Aiming]], [[Major Fire (908)]] or [[Fire Spirit (111)]] will make you feel like a god, particularly if you are well trained in the relevant lores for those spells. [[Golden wand]]s (readily found in the town alchemist) will be good for conserving mana while delivering any needed finishing shots. For CS casters, [[Weapon Fire (915)]], [[Immolation (519)]], and [[Dark Catalyst (719)]] are all good options to open with as they all inflict fire damage. Empaths and clerics that do not train in Spell Aiming would do well to secure a fire flaring runestaff prior to tackling tomb trolls.

	Those that rely on ambushing the head or eyes to kill my wish to forgo fire altogether, using their regeneration abilities to allow them to keep going for the head or eyes in the event that a rank 3 wound is inflicted that doesn't result in death. Another point of interest for melee ambushers is that tomb trolls are shorter then other trolls around the Rest, allowing the taller races, at least, to target their head or eyes without having to knock them over first.		Those that rely on ambushing the head or eyes to kill my wish to forgo fire altogether, using their regeneration abilities to allow them to keep going for the head or eyes in the event that a rank 3 wound is inflicted that doesn't result in death. Another point of interest for melee ambushers is that tomb trolls are shorter then other trolls around the Rest, allowing the taller races, at least, to target their head or eyes without having to knock them over first.