New backup guardian for deep bellow

[Hedrachi]

(and a conclusion for a lore chain)

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newEntity{ base="BASE_NPC_CORRUPTED_HORROR", define_as = "ABOMINATION",
	unique = true,
	allow_infinite_dungeon = true,
	name = "The Abomination",
	display = "h", color=colors.VIOLET,
	desc = [[A horrid mass of pustulent flesh, sinew, and bone; this creature seems to constantly be in pain. Two heads glare malevolently at you, an intruder in its domain.]],
	level_range = {35, nil}, exp_worth = 3,
	max_life = 350, life_rating = 23, fixed_rating = true,
	hate_regen = 10,
	negative_regen = 10,
	-- Is that too high a negative regen? Constant hymn of moonlight + shadow blast might be a bit much so might want to lower the regen.
	stats = { str=30, dex=8, cun=10, mag=15, con=20 },
	rank = 4,
	size_category = 3,
	infravision = 10,
	instakill_immune = 1,
	blind_immune = 1,
	see_invisible = 30,
	move_others=true,

	body = { INVEN = 10, MAINHAND=1, OFFHAND=1, BODY=1 },
	resolvers.equip{
		{type="weapon", subtype="battleaxe", force_drop=true, tome_drops="boss", autoreq=true},
		{type="armor", subtype="boots", defined="WARPED_BOOTS", random_art_replace={chance=75}, autoreq=true},
		{type="armor", subtype="massive", force_drop=true, tome_drops="boss", autoreq=true},
	},
	resolvers.drops{chance=100, nb=3, {tome_drops="boss"} },

	resolvers.talents{
		[Talents.T_ARMOUR_TRAINING]=5,
		[Talents.T_WEAPON_COMBAT]={base=5, every=5, max=10},
		[Talents.T_WEAPONS_MASTERY]={base=5, every=5, max=10},
		
		[Talents.T_ENRAGE]={base=3, every=7, max=5},
		[Talents.T_SUPPRESSION]={base=4, every=7, max=6},
		[Talents.T_GLOOM]={base=4, every=7, max=6},
		[Talents.T_WEAKNESS]={base=4, every=7, max=6},
		[Talents.T_TORMENT]={base=4, every=7, max=6},

		[Talents.T_HYMN_OF_MOONLIGHT]={base=3, every=7, max=5},
		[Talents.T_STARFALL]={base=3, every=7, max=7},
		[Talents.T_SHADOW_BLAST]={base=3, every=7, max=7},
	},
	resolvers.sustains_at_birth(),

	-- Supposed to drop two notes during the fight, if player has cooldowns to worry about player can snag these then.
	on_takehit = function(self, val)
		if self.life - val < self.max_life * 0.75 then
			local n = game.zone:makeEntityByName(game.level, "object", "ADV_LTR_6")
			if n then
				self.on_takehit = nil
				game.zone:addEntity(game.level, n, "object", self.x, self.y)
				game.logSeen(self, "A parchment falls to the floor near The Abomination.")
			end
		end
		return val
	end,
	
	on_takehit = function(self, val)
		if self.life - val < self.max_life * 0.25 then
			local n = game.zone:makeEntityByName(game.level, "object", "ADV_LTR_7")
			if n then
				self.on_takehit = nil
				game.zone:addEntity(game.level, n, "object", self.x, self.y)
				game.logSeen(self, "A parchment falls to the floor near The Abomination.")
			end
		end
		return val
	end,

	autolevel = "warriormage",
	ai = "tactical", ai_state = { talent_in=1, ai_move="move_astar", },
	ai_tactic = resolvers.tactic"melee",
	resolvers.inscriptions(4, {}),
	on_death_lore = "abomination",
}

The first letter that's supposed to drop is this:

"Rolf,

I can't remember anything from the fight save the sheer terror at being near something so horrid and powerful. There is no shame in running from a foe you cannot possibly hope to defeat, is there? Maybe ale from the tavern is a good idea, but maybe it is better to conquer your fear once and for all... I hope you can forgive me, but I must defeat this monster, if it takes me the rest of my life.

Wishing you and your ale a hearty good-bye,

Weisman."

The second is this:

"Weisman,

I pray to the long-departed Firstborn you receive this message in good health and spirits. Please, old friend - there is no need to impress upon me your valour, I know full well how courageous you are. Please, do not go after that... that thing! If I must drag you away physically, that is what I shall do, but I beg of you, please, consider another foe to fight!

Your friend,

Rolf."

The on-death lore is:

Last Will and Testament of Rolf Two-Axes

I have failed. Oh, by the Firstborn, I have failed! The beast Weisman set out to slay was dead already by another's hand, but its corruption remained still. When I arrived in its chamber, Weisman was already half-gone; he was hacking away at foes only he could see. When I tried to stop him, he turned his axe on me... I am beaten and broken, hiding in some crevasse away from... from my own friend, who through the corruption in this place has been perverted into a monstrosity my axes were unable to fell. I hold no doubt that this is the last time I shall put quill to parchment, as even now I can hear my old friend's perverted voice..s calling to me. I bequeathe my belongings to any who slay ...
(the ink blotch seems to indicate Weisman had caught up to his old friend, one-half of that abomination)

The boots he has a chance to drop are modified from the Scorched Boots:

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newEntity{ base = "BASE_HEAVY_BOOTS",
	define_as = "WARPED_BOOTS",
	power_source = {unknown=true},
	unique = true,
	name = "The Warped Boots",
	unided_name = "pair of painful-looking boots",
	desc = [[These blackened boots have lost all vestige of any former glory they might have had. Now, they are a testament to the corruption of the Deep Bellow, and its power.]],
	color = colors.DARK_GREEN,
	level_range = {35, 45},
	rarity = 250,
	cost = 200,
	material_level = 4,
	wielder = {
		combat_armor = 4,
		combat_def = 2,
		combat_dam = 10
		fatigue = 8,
		combat_spellpower = 10,
		life_regen = -0.40,
		inc_damage = { [DamageType.BLIGHT] = 10 },
	},
	max_power = 50, power_regen = 1,
	use_talent = { id = Talents.T_SPIT_BLIGHT, level=3, power = 50 },
}

Apologies for the length of this thing.

[Grey]

Very nice! But who are the Firstborn they swear by? Perhaps have them swear to Eyal or some feature or nature instead?

[Hedrachi]

A reference to the "memories of Artelia Firstborn" lore entry. Didn't bother with checking misc.lua for the id of the thing (creation-elf)... will need to redo that particular line.

"By my ancestors' profits" is probably more in tune with what dwarves are, unless someone can think of something better. Supposed to be analogous to "By God/by the gods," but seeing as how Maj'Eyal don't have those anymore...

[Grey]

For a dwarf that would indeed be a good oath. Though without gods I imagine there might be elements of nature worship given the wild forces in the world. "by the depthless seas", "by the great wyrm's maw", "by the icy wastes" or "on the western winds" could all be suitable oaths.

[darkgod]

Nice done!