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Faun

From Ashenzari's Archive
Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

For a list of all centaur-type creatures, see list of centaurs.

A hybrid with the torso of a human atop the forelegs of a goat. It is fabled for its ability to play with the minds of those who intrude into its domain.

“When Peleus, some distance away, saw him torn apart by the frightful wound he shouted: ‘Accept this tribute to the dead, at least, Crantor, dearest of youths’, and with his powerful arm, he hurled his ash spear, at full strength, at Demoleon. It ruptured the ribcage, and stuck quivering in the bone. The centaur pulled out the shaft minus its head (he tried with difficulty to reach that also) but the head was caught in his lung. The pain itself strengthened his will: wounded, he reared up at his enemy and beat the hero down with his hooves. Peleus received the resounding blows on helmet and shield, and defending his upper arms, and controlling the weapon he held out, with one blow through the arm he pierced the bi-formed breast.”
-Ovid, _Metamorphoses_, XII, 330. 8 AD.

Useful Info

Fauns are pesky ranged attackers who travel in packs, occasionally led by a satyr. Although individually weak, a pack will pelt you with a painful barrage of slings, while lowering your willpower. They can be found in the Shoals.

Spells

Tile Name Damage Range Flags
Corona — LOS Wizard flag
Strip Willpower — LOS Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Leaving yourself in the open to a pack of fauns can result in a lot of damage. Use whatever terrain is available to limit the number of enemies shooting you at any given time.
  • Strip Willpower isn't terribly threatening when you're only dealing with fauns. However, it makes it more likely for satyrs (or other enemies) to hex you.
    • Corona negates invisible and makes you easier to hit. Not great if you're relying on invisibility to escape.

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