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'''Sewers''' are underground networks of (usually) flooded tunnels found below the streets of a [[town]]. Water is sourced from nearby [[river]]s-parts of the sewers are not completely flooded, making exploration possible. Rarely, towns with no nearby rivers or bodies of water will have completely dry sewers. Dry sewers can also occur when the supplying river is frozen. Towns with sewers have visible [[floor grate]]s in the middle of streets.
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[[File:DevlogSewersLargeScale.png|thumb|170px|right|Largescale view of sewers from Bay12 devlog.]]
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'''Sewers''' are underground networks of tunnels found below the streets of a [[town]]. Most sewer tunnels are partially flooded with water, making exploration possible. Water is sourced from nearby [[river]]s. Sewers with no nearby flowing rivers will be completely dry instead. Towns with sewers have visible [[floor grate]]s in the middle of streets.
  
Above-ground sewer entrances are spread alongside the main streets and buildings. They are shown on the local fast travel map as {{DFtext|Sewer Access|5:1}} in the building list. The entrances are simple downward ramps or stairs that directly lead down to a walkable tunnel. An alternative entryway involves entering through a flooded tunnel by swimming under the river, but unless you're [[amphibious]] or don't require breathing, this method poses a high risk of drowning. Connected [[dungeon]]s and [[catacombs]] can also lead to sewers.
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All sewers have at least one {{DFtext|Sewer Access|5:1}}, as shown in the fast travel screen. The entrances are simple downward ramps or stairs that directly lead down to a walkable section of the sewers. An alternative entryway involves entering through a flooded tunnel by swimming under the river, but unless you're [[amphibious]] or don't require breathing, this method poses a high risk of drowning. [[Dungeon]]s and [[catacombs]] can also connect into sewers.
  
Sewers are populated with subterranean [[animal people]]. Similar to [[town#Criminal organizations|criminal organizations]], these animal people outcasts form groups and patrol the flooded sewer sections, attacking on sight. They are armed with [[spear]]s as well as [[blowgun]]s, a very rare weapon. Other critters may reside in sewers too-random items and skeletons on the floor are uncommon. Proceed with caution in sewers and be careful not to dodge into the water without at least an adequate [[swimming]] skill, lest the fall stun you and make you drown.
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Items and corpses can be found on the floor. If the world has [[cavern]]s present, subterranean [[animal people]]s will settle in the sewers. These outcasts will wander around the flooded sections and attack you on sight. They are armed with [[spear]]s and [[blowgun]]s. Be careful not to dodge into the water without at least an {{DFtext|Adequate|7:1}} [[swimming]] skill, lest the fall stun and drown you. Wild animals with {{token|AMPHIBIOUS|c}} and {{token|LARGE_PREDATOR|c}} tags (e.g. [[alligator]]s) can also take up residence in the sewers.
  
[[File:old_sewers.jpg|thumb|370px|center|Old sewers of Rome.]]
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[[File:Paris sewers, 20 August 2013 022.jpg|thumb|380px|center|Sewers of Paris.]]
  
 
{{Translation| dwarven = othsal | elvish = caretha | goblin = oxxo | human = fubag}}
 
{{Translation| dwarven = othsal | elvish = caretha | goblin = oxxo | human = fubag}}

Latest revision as of 00:45, 21 December 2022

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Largescale view of sewers from Bay12 devlog.

Sewers are underground networks of tunnels found below the streets of a town. Most sewer tunnels are partially flooded with water, making exploration possible. Water is sourced from nearby rivers. Sewers with no nearby flowing rivers will be completely dry instead. Towns with sewers have visible floor grates in the middle of streets.

All sewers have at least one Sewer Access, as shown in the fast travel screen. The entrances are simple downward ramps or stairs that directly lead down to a walkable section of the sewers. An alternative entryway involves entering through a flooded tunnel by swimming under the river, but unless you're amphibious or don't require breathing, this method poses a high risk of drowning. Dungeons and catacombs can also connect into sewers.

Items and corpses can be found on the floor. If the world has caverns present, subterranean animal peoples will settle in the sewers. These outcasts will wander around the flooded sections and attack you on sight. They are armed with spears and blowguns. Be careful not to dodge into the water without at least an Adequate swimming skill, lest the fall stun and drown you. Wild animals with [AMPHIBIOUS] and [LARGE_PREDATOR] tags (e.g. alligators) can also take up residence in the sewers.

Sewers of Paris.
"Sewers" in other Languages Books-aj.svg aj ashton 01.svg
Dwarven: othsal
Elven: caretha
Goblin: oxxo
Human: fubag
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