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Vault

2020-01-03T23:22:10Z

Threecheese:

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[[File:Vault_slab_room.png|thumb|244px|The slab.]]

A '''vault''' ({{Raw Tile|■|0:0:1}}) is a site that constitutes the ultimate challenge for any [[Adventurer mode|adventurer]]. Vaults are created by [[demon]]s during world generation as part of the process of escaping into the world. After constructing the vault and a [[slab]], demons enlist the help of a [[deity]] with a relevant [[sphere]], and the deity performs a ritual at the vault to bring the demon physically into the world (for example, a god associated with Fortresses may release a demon associated with Fortresses). The slab used in the ritual is then stored in the vault, and various guardian [[angel]]s make it their duty to defend the vault, and the slab, against adventurers.

After the demon has been brought into the world, it returns to the [[underworld spire]] from which it originally emerged. When history begins, [[goblin]] [[civilization]]s build a [[dark fortress]] around the spire and make it their capital, with the demon their leader. It is not known for certain whether there are always the same number of goblin civilizations as escaped demons, but it seems to be the case.

Vaults are large cylindrical structures constructed from [[slade]], descending many Z-levels into the ground and filled with a mostly linear chain of rooms (similar to those found in [[sewer|Sewers]] and [[tomb|Tombs]]) occupied by the angelic guardians and containing occasional parkour-esque climbing challenges. Along the way can be found several [[lever]]s linked to vertical [[bars]] which must be raised in order to progress further. At the bottom of the vault is a giant slab inscribed with the demon's true name, and this knowledge allows you to track it down and either banish it or compel it to serve you (join you as a companion).

There are three types of [[angel]]s you will meet in vaults: assistants (bestial creatures with random features and low combat skills), soldiers (sentient humanoids with weapons and armor made of [[Divine metal|divine materials]] and Talented-level combat skills), and the archangels (gigantic beasts with size relative to [[forgotten beast]]s, and possessing Grand Master combat skills). Every vault has exactly 50 assistants, 25 soldiers and one archangel. Vaults will actively replenish themselves with new angels after each visit, meaning the angels must be defeated in one go, without any rest. However, the Archangel will keep the wounds received between runs, so it's possible to defeat it eventually.

Attempting to defeat a vault and retrieve its slab will be a difficult challenge for even the best-equipped and skilled adventurer. It is recommended to have at least high physical attributes, mastery of at least one weapon skill, and a breadth of capability in others. The rewards will be worth the effort and risk; knowledge of the slab and the divine armor and weapons from felling angel soldiers will tremendously improve your adventurer.

[[File:vault2.jpg|thumb|360px|center|An ancient vault.<br />''Art by 000Fesbra000'']]

== Bugs ==
*The slab may not load, or certain rooms may not be connected, preventing players from accessing the final chamber. [[DFHack]] may be used to reveal the local map (which will unreveal once the player character moves) and then teleport the player character to the inaccessible area (the player character's id is given by cprobe).
*Alternatively, the "flashstep" command may be used to teleport the player directly to the cursor(from the [L]ook key, for example).

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User:Threecheese

2019-12-20T02:13:17Z

Threecheese: Created page with "Account page so I can reduce the amount of red links in the top right of my screen when I'm logged in. ==Purpose of this account== Editing shit, adding info I found out, buff..."

Account page so I can reduce the amount of red links in the top right of my screen when I'm logged in.

==Purpose of this account==
Editing shit, adding info I found out, buffing out articles on small things such as a certain type of animal or item based on personal experiences and/or experience of others. And because I want to learn how the hell formatting works.

This was also made because I like writing shit down that I find out and I figured a wiki is a more productive use of my time than something like a word document. I'm probably not going to make ''too'' many edits, and I'm certainly not going to be the most active user, but I hope to contribute what I know in a constructive manner.

==Stuff I've done==
If I end up making any cool shit I'll dump it here. For now, though, this section will be empty.

Giant firefly

2019-12-20T01:46:14Z

Threecheese: Undo revision 249310 by Threecheese (talk)

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'''Giant fireflies''' are the giant version of [[Firefly|fireflies]] that appear in [[Savage|savage]] biomes. They get to about the size of a [[Grizzly bear|grizzly bear]] and stay that size their whole lives. They are generally benign but will cancel work orders and occasionally attack your dwarves if provoked. All giant fireflies are born with legendary [[Skill|skill]] in [[Climbing|climbing]] and as full sized adults.

Giant fireflies can be caught in [[Cage trap|cage traps]] and [[Animal trainer|trained]] into exotic [[Pet|pets]] with the standard pet value of 500. However, they don't live that long and are difficult to breed, so they aren't a great choice of pet. They do [[Butcher|butcher]] into a decent amount of [[Meat|meat]] and [[Fat|fat]] each, however. Since they are exotic [[Mount|mounts]] they can spawn as mounts during [[Elf|elf]] [[Siege|sieges]].

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] giant fireflies for their ''enchanting glow''.

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Giant firefly

2019-12-20T01:45:50Z

Threecheese: Changed quality rating from "Superior" to "Fine" using the rating script

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'''Giant fireflies''' are the giant version of [[Firefly|fireflies]] that appear in [[Savage|savage]] biomes. They get to about the size of a [[Grizzly bear|grizzly bear]] and stay that size their whole lives. They are generally benign but will cancel work orders and occasionally attack your dwarves if provoked. All giant fireflies are born with legendary [[Skill|skill]] in [[Climbing|climbing]] and as full sized adults.

Giant fireflies can be caught in [[Cage trap|cage traps]] and [[Animal trainer|trained]] into exotic [[Pet|pets]] with the standard pet value of 500. However, they don't live that long and are difficult to breed, so they aren't a great choice of pet. They do [[Butcher|butcher]] into a decent amount of [[Meat|meat]] and [[Fat|fat]] each, however. Since they are exotic [[Mount|mounts]] they can spawn as mounts during [[Elf|elf]] [[Siege|sieges]].

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] giant fireflies for their ''enchanting glow''.

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Giant firefly

2019-12-20T01:45:37Z

Threecheese: Added quality rating "Superior" using the rating script

Giant firefly

2019-12-20T01:44:36Z

Threecheese: Added a bunch of block text. This is all general in case anybody wants to build on it.

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'''Giant fireflies''' are the giant version of [[Firefly|fireflies]] that appear in [[Savage|savage]] biomes. They get to about the size of a [[Grizzly bear|grizzly bear]] and stay that size their whole lives. They are generally benign but will cancel work orders and occasionally attack your dwarves if provoked. All giant fireflies are born with legendary [[Skill|skill]] in [[Climbing|climbing]] and as full sized adults.

Giant fireflies can be caught in [[Cage trap|cage traps]] and [[Animal trainer|trained]] into exotic [[Pet|pets]] with the standard pet value of 500. However, they don't live that long and are difficult to breed, so they aren't a great choice of pet. They do [[Butcher|butcher]] into a decent amount of [[Meat|meat]] and [[Fat|fat]] each, however. Since they are exotic [[Mount|mounts]] they can spawn as mounts during [[Elf|elf]] [[Siege|sieges]].

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] giant fireflies for their ''enchanting glow''.

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Turkey

2019-02-23T01:26:53Z

Threecheese: Added a sentence about turkeys fighting each other.

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'''Turkeys''' are a species of [[domestic animal|domesticated]] [[creature]] who can be brought on [[embark]] or found in the wild, inhabiting [[temperate]] [[wetland]]s. Males are called ''turkey gobblers'', females are called ''turkey hens'' and hatchlings are called ''poults''.

[[Domestic animal#Comparison of domestic poultry|Compared]] to other domestic poultry, turkeys are the largest in size, being a better [[food]] source than the likes of [[chicken]]s. Turkeys take two years to reach their full weight, while the slightly smaller [[blue peafowl]] and [[goose|geese]] take only one year. They lay the most [[egg]]s in average out of all domestic birds (12, compared to the average 10 eggs of the [[duck]] and 9 of the [[guineafowl]]), making them the best domestic birds for [[egg production]]. Having both genders of turkey around allows one to breed them fairly qickly, though [[framerate]] can be negatively impacted by [[catsplosion#Birdsplosion|plentiful]] pathing poults. As poults need no food and have no practical utility until mature, they are generally best [[cage]]d, where they cannot eat FPS by attempting pathing until they are ready for egg laying or [[Butcher|slaughter]]. Putting a couple in a cage in a dining hall gives dwarves who like turkeys happy thoughts, as well.

Multiple turkeys, when confined to a small area, tend to fight each other and clog up the reports menu. They usually don't kill each other, but can spill [[blood]] and cause injuries.

Wild turkeys can be captured with [[cage]] [[trap]]s. [[Animal trainer|Training]] them will render them completely tame.

Some [[Dwarf|dwarves]] [[Preferences|like]] turkeys for their ''wattle'', their ''snood'' and their ''gobble''.

[[File:Wild turkey eastern us.jpg|thumb|400px|center|Admired for its ''gobble''.]]

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Knowledge

2019-02-23T00:33:50Z

Threecheese: /* Topics */

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'''Knowledge''' is a feature in ''Dwarf Fortress''. Its use (so far) is limited.

== Overview ==
[[Scholars]] ponder, discuss, and research [[topics]] in [[libraries]]. They may make discoveries and [[writer|write]] [[scroll]]s or [[quire]]s.

== Topics ==
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The nine main branches of knowledge are: mathematics, philosophy, history, geography, medical science, natural science, astronomy, engineering, and chemistry. These all have their own sub-categories, which usually require the base branch to discover.

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