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{{Aliases|names=Saad Amus}}
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{{Character
{{Character
| title = {{Qud text|Saad Amus, The Sky-Bear}}
| title = {{Qud text|Saad Amus, the Sky-Bear}}
| image = saad amus the skybear.png
| image = saad amus the skybear.png
| lv = 35
| lv = 35
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| dv = 12
| dv = 12
| ma = 8
| ma = 8
| marange = 6+1d2
| weight = 201
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| id = Skybear
| id = Skybear
| tier = 7
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| colorstr = &amp;M
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| renderstr = U
| corpse = {{ID to name|Human Corpse}}
| corpse = Human Corpse
| corpsechance = 90
| corpsechance = 90
| role = NPC
| role = NPC
| extra = {{Extra info|weight = 201 | bodytype = Humanoid}}
| inheritingfrom = NPC
| inheritingfrom = NPC
| quickness = 160
| quickness = 160
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| cold = 75
| cold = 75
| heat = 75
| heat = 75
| xpvalue = 875
| xptier = 7
| faction = {{creature faction|{{FactionID to name|Humanoids}}|100}}
| faction = {{creature faction|{{FactionID to name|Humanoids}}|100}}
| demeanor = neutral
| demeanor = aggressive
| gender = male
| gender = male
| inventory = {{inventory|Jeweled Sandals|1|no|100}}{{inventory|Ceremonial Khopesh|1|no|100}}{{inventory|SkybearJetpack|1|no|100}}
| inventory = {{inventory|Jeweled Sandals|1|no|100|no}}{{inventory|Ceremonial Khopesh|1|no|100|no}}{{inventory|SkybearJetpack|1|no|100|no}}
| skills = {{SkillID to name|LongBlades2}} </br>{{SkillID to name|LongBlades2Proficiency}} </br>{{SkillID to name|LongBlades2Lunge}} </br>{{SkillID to name|LongBlades2Swipe}} </br>{{SkillID to name|LongBlades2DuelingStance}} </br>{{SkillID to name|LongBlades2ImprovedAggressiveStance}} </br>{{SkillID to name|LongBlades2ImprovedDefensiveStance}} </br>{{SkillID to name|LongBlades2ImprovedDuelistStance}} </br>{{SkillID to name|LongBlades2Deathblow}}
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| mutations = {{creature mutation|{{MutationID to name|DarkVision}}|3|24}}
| desc = Saad Amus, called the Sky-Bear, whose princely bearing, fibrous physique, and pale complexion grant the impression that =pronouns.subjective= =verb:were:afterpronoun= chiseled from some celestial stone of alabaster, =verb:cast= =pronouns.possessive= furious gaze on the world.
| desc = Saad Amus, called the Sky-Bear, whose princely bearing, fibrous physique, and pale complexion grant the impression that =pronouns.subjective= =verb:were:afterpronoun= chiseled from some celestial stone of alabaster, =verb:cast= =pronouns.possessive= furious gaze on the world.
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{{name}} is a unique creature that is found within the second level of the Cryobarrio, located within {{favilink|Bethesda Susa}}.


{{name}} is a unique creature that is frozen within the cryobarrios of {{favilink|Bethesda Susa}}. Unlike the {{favilink|clone of Saad Amus, The Sky-Bear}}, the original will have the {{favilink|the Flume-Flier of the Sky-Bear}} equipped.
== Overview ==
<div style=float:left>[[File:Saad_Amus_Bethesda_Susa.png|thumb|left|Saad Amus, deep in an icy slumber.]]</div>
Saad Amus is initially found frozen in one of the six cryochambers located on the second level of the Cryobarrio. The chamber will be composed of {{favilink|frosted pillar|plural}}, {{favilink|glass wall|plural}}, and a single {{favilink|chrome plaque}}, which displays the following:
{{Qud quote|The glyphs morph into discernible letters as you view them:


==Song of the Sky-Bear==
SPECIMEN: SAAD AMUS, THE SKY-BEAR, CHAMPION OF SALUM}}
{{Book Page|Whilom, when Salum was the lond of Qud,
The cryochamber will be filled with {{favilink|cryogenic mist}}, which serves to keep Saad Amus frozen. He will remain as such until the gas is allowed to dissipate, which can be accomplished by breaking open the cryochamber and allowing the mist to diffuse over time.
Ther was highte Amus-an a sturdy Saad;
 
Of Caiafas was he lord magistrate,
While frozen, Saad Amus will be completely immobile and will not attack the player, even if the cryochamber is opened; however, he will also be completely immune to damage.{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.World.Parts|class=NoDamageWhileFrozen}}{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.World.ZoneBuilders|class=Cryobarrio2|method=MakeCryochamber}} Once the cryochamber is opened and he is allowed to thaw out, he will be susceptible to damage, but will also immediately become hostile.
Swich skilful arms dide earn him that estaat;
== Combat ==
What with his wysdom and his hardynesse,
=== Ceremonial Vibrokhopesh ===
He conquered al the regne of Aldersesse;
The {{favilink|ceremonial vibrokhopesh}} is a [[Long Blade]] and Saad Amus' signature weapon. It is a [[Vibro weapons|vibro weapon]], meaning the {{PV}}[[PV]] value of its attacks will match the {{AV}}[[AV]] value of the target it is being used against. This guarantees the weapon will penetrate at least once regardless of AV, assuming the attack does not miss. It deals {{Heart}}{{dice tooltip|1d10+2}} damage.
And thurgh the eyr dashed undernethe his shroud,
 
And rafte the heddes of all thoos byg and proud;
Unique among vibro weapons, the vibrokhopesh requires no energy cell or external source of power to operate, instead being powered by a [[Power#Zero Point Energy Collector|Zero Point Energy Collector]]. It generates 40 charge per turn, versus the 20 charge used whenever the vibrokhopesh makes an attack, meaning it will never run out of energy under normal circumstances. However, the Zero Point Energy Collector will cease to function under the effects of [[normality]],{{Code Reference|namespace=XRL.World.Parts|class=ZeroPointEnergyCollector}} causing the vibrokhopesh to lose its vibro status; in this case it will only have a PV value of {{PV}}4.
And when the Coven quod by oon assent,
 
That starry Ptoh shal been to prison sente,
=== Flume-Flier ===
He leden all the wei and shette the dore,
{{favilink|Flume-Flier of the Sky-Bear}} is an item unique to Saad Amus. When activated, it allows its wearer to enter a {{qud text|&Wdashing}} state, causing them to move in the direction of their choosing continuously for, at most, 20 tiles within a single turn. The wearer will continue to move in their chosen direction until they encounter an obstacle or they reach 20 tiles from their starting point. They remain in this state for 10 rounds, after which the item will be placed on cooldown for 100 rounds.
While skerren men dide quake behinde his foore;
 
So buryen nought the Beren in a tumbe,
Upon encountering an obstacle, such as a creature, the wearer will make an attack with a bonus to hit and penetration, equal to +2 to hit and penetration for every 3 tiles they travel. In combination with his vibrokhopesh, this allows Saad Amus to do massive damage to the player with a single strike.
But fresen now to interrupt his dome;
 
And oon day resurrect to fighte agayn,
The Flume-Flier requires no energy or fuel of any kind to operate. Additionally, it grants its wearer +1 [[Ego]].
And maken sones of Salum all full fayn.|Song of the Sky-Bear}}
 
=== Equipment ===
Besides his vibrokhopesh and Flume-Flier, Saad Amus will always come equipped with a pair of {{favilink|jeweled sandals}}, which are worth a fair amount but provide no {{AV}}AV or {{DV}}[[DV]]. He has no other armor to speak of.
 
=== Skills ===
Saad Amus possesses every single Long Blade skill, including [[Long Blade Proficiency]], [[Lunge]], [[Swipe]], [[Dueling Stance]], and [[En Garde!]].<ref name="ObjectBlueprints"><code>ObjectBlueprints.xml</code></ref> He will make full use of the stances and abilities granted by these skills when in combat, most notably allowing him to [[Disarming|disarm]] the player while using [[Dueling Stance]].
 
== Special Properties ==
Saad Amus is much faster than average, having a [[Quickness]] score of 160. He also has very high elemental [[resistances]], at 75 for each, and a default AV value of {{AV}}6.
 
Saad Amus is one of few creatures belonging to the normally invisible [[Humanoids]] faction, which by default has -475 initial reputation with the player. As there is no way to increase reputation with this faction, Saad Amus will always be hostile and cannot be pacified through the reputation system.
 
Saad Amus (but not his clones) is considered a [[True Kin]], thus he can potentially install [[cybernetics]] (if [[domination|dominated]]), although he doesn't start with any.
 
== Clones ==
{{favilink|Clone of Saad Amus|Clones of Saad Amus}} can occasionally be found randomly underground, preserved in cryochambers much like the one the original is found in. These clones are identical to Saad Amus himself, save for lacking a Flume-Flier of their own.
 
== Tips ==
{{Opinion}}
* It is not required for the player to fight Saad Amus when passing through the Cryobarrio. As he will usually be far higher level than the player when they first enter Bethesda Susa, consider ignoring him until one is more well equipped to take him on.
* The Flume-Flier only allows the user to dash in a completely straight line in one of 8 directions; avoid standing along these trajectories to avoid getting charged. Additionally, the Flume-Flier has a very long cooldown; take advantage of this after its duration has run its course.
* Saad Amus can be extremely dangerous to fight up close due to his vibrokhopesh and his repertoire of Long Blade skills, but lacks any method of ranged combat. Consider fighting him using [[Missile weapon combat|missile weapons]] or [[Thrown weapon combat|thrown weapons]].
* Using a source of normality to disable the energy source of Saad Amus' vibrokhopesh can make the fight much easier.
*Sufficiently strong characters can reliably [[Stunned|stun]] Saad Amus with [[Staggering Block]] using a buckler, which cannot be disarmed with Swipe.
*It is possible to dismember Saad Amus's limbs with a [[Serrated]] weapon while he is still frozen, but only with the passive dismemberment chance of the weapon mod itself.
* Sleep gas is very effective against Saad Amus. For example, cooking a meal with {{favilink|concentrated dreambeard gland paste}} (obtainable from merchants at the {{favilink|Six Day Stilt}}), and using the resultant [[Sleep Breath]] ability a few times to fill his chamber with sleep gas while the cryogenic mist dissipates can render him immobile and completely vulnerable to attack ([[:File:Saad_amus_sleep_gas.png|demo image]]).
 
== Trivia ==
{{Speculation}}
 
* According to the [[The Flume-Flier of the Sky-Bear#Recall Story|Song of the Sky-Bear]], {{Qud text|Saad Amus}} was the one to "shut the door" to [[Ptoh|Ptoh's]] prison.
 
== References ==
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{{Creature Navbox|Humanoids|uniquecommon}}
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 18 January 2024

Saad Amus, the Sky-Bear
Saad amus the skybear.png
Hp symbol.png
350
Health Points
Av symbol.png
6
Armor Value
Dv symbol.png
12
Dodge Value
Level:
35
toggle detailed stats
ST:
24
Strength: 24range: 23-25
AG:
24
Agility: 24range: 23-25
QN:
160
Quickness: 160
TO:
24
Toughness: 24range: 23-25
WI:
24
Willpower: 24range: 23-25
MS:
100
Movespeed: 100
IN:
24
Intelligence: 24range: 23-25
EG:
24
Ego: 24range: 23-25
MA:
7
Mental Armor: 7range: 7-8
toggle detailed stats
ST:
24
Strength: 24range: 23-25
AG:
24
Agility: 24range: 23-25
QN:
160
Quickness: 160
TO:
24
Toughness: 24range: 23-25
WI:
24
Willpower: 24range: 23-25
MS:
100
Movespeed: 100
IN:
24
Intelligence: 24range: 23-25
EG:
24
Ego: 24range: 23-25
MA:
7
Mental Armor: 7range: 7-8
Acid
Res:
75
Elec
Res:
75
Cold
Res:
75
Heat
Res:
75
Character

U

ID?Use this ID to Wish for Saad Amus, the Sky-Bear

Skybear

Faction

Humanoids (Loved100 Reputation)

Demeanor

aggressive

Gender

male

Inventory
Inventory
Skills
Skills
Corpse Dropped

human corpse (90%)

Experience?The XP granted when killed. Click
"toggle detailed stats" above for
a level-based breakdown.

875 XP

XP Tier

7

Role

NPC

Extra info:
  • Weighs 201 lbs
Limbs* (Humanoid): * Excludes limbs granted via mutations
Infobox data from game version 2.0.206.57
Saad Amus, the Sky-Bear

Saad Amus, called the Sky-Bear, whose princely bearing, fibrous physique, and pale complexion grant the impression that he was chiseled from some celestial stone of alabaster, casts his furious gaze on the world.

Perfect

Saad Amus, the Sky-Bear is a unique creature that is found within the second level of the Cryobarrio, located within Bethesda Susa.

Overview

Saad Amus, deep in an icy slumber.

Saad Amus is initially found frozen in one of the six cryochambers located on the second level of the Cryobarrio. The chamber will be composed of frosted pillars, glass walls, and a single chrome plaque, which displays the following:

The glyphs morph into discernible letters as you view them:

SPECIMEN: SAAD AMUS, THE SKY-BEAR, CHAMPION OF SALUM

The cryochamber will be filled with cryogenic mist, which serves to keep Saad Amus frozen. He will remain as such until the gas is allowed to dissipate, which can be accomplished by breaking open the cryochamber and allowing the mist to diffuse over time.

While frozen, Saad Amus will be completely immobile and will not attack the player, even if the cryochamber is opened; however, he will also be completely immune to damage.[1][2] Once the cryochamber is opened and he is allowed to thaw out, he will be susceptible to damage, but will also immediately become hostile.

Combat

Ceremonial Vibrokhopesh

The ceremonial vibrokhopesh is a Long Blade and Saad Amus' signature weapon. It is a vibro weapon, meaning the →PV value of its attacks will match the ♦AV value of the target it is being used against. This guarantees the weapon will penetrate at least once regardless of AV, assuming the attack does not miss. It deals ♥1d10+23-12 (Avg: 7.5) damage.

Unique among vibro weapons, the vibrokhopesh requires no energy cell or external source of power to operate, instead being powered by a Zero Point Energy Collector. It generates 40 charge per turn, versus the 20 charge used whenever the vibrokhopesh makes an attack, meaning it will never run out of energy under normal circumstances. However, the Zero Point Energy Collector will cease to function under the effects of normality,[3] causing the vibrokhopesh to lose its vibro status; in this case it will only have a PV value of →4.

Flume-Flier

Flume-Flier of the Sky-Bear is an item unique to Saad Amus. When activated, it allows its wearer to enter a dashing state, causing them to move in the direction of their choosing continuously for, at most, 20 tiles within a single turn. The wearer will continue to move in their chosen direction until they encounter an obstacle or they reach 20 tiles from their starting point. They remain in this state for 10 rounds, after which the item will be placed on cooldown for 100 rounds.

Upon encountering an obstacle, such as a creature, the wearer will make an attack with a bonus to hit and penetration, equal to +2 to hit and penetration for every 3 tiles they travel. In combination with his vibrokhopesh, this allows Saad Amus to do massive damage to the player with a single strike.

The Flume-Flier requires no energy or fuel of any kind to operate. Additionally, it grants its wearer +1 Ego.

Equipment

Besides his vibrokhopesh and Flume-Flier, Saad Amus will always come equipped with a pair of jeweled sandals, which are worth a fair amount but provide no ♦AV or ○DV. He has no other armor to speak of.

Skills

Saad Amus possesses every single Long Blade skill, including Long Blade Proficiency, Lunge, Swipe, Dueling Stance, and En Garde!.[4] He will make full use of the stances and abilities granted by these skills when in combat, most notably allowing him to disarm the player while using Dueling Stance.

Special Properties

Saad Amus is much faster than average, having a Quickness score of 160. He also has very high elemental resistances, at 75 for each, and a default AV value of ♦6.

Saad Amus is one of few creatures belonging to the normally invisible Humanoids faction, which by default has -475 initial reputation with the player. As there is no way to increase reputation with this faction, Saad Amus will always be hostile and cannot be pacified through the reputation system.

Saad Amus (but not his clones) is considered a True Kin, thus he can potentially install cybernetics (if dominated), although he doesn't start with any.

Clones

Clones of Saad Amus can occasionally be found randomly underground, preserved in cryochambers much like the one the original is found in. These clones are identical to Saad Amus himself, save for lacking a Flume-Flier of their own.

Tips

AmboxCrow.png This section is opinion-based. Your mileage may vary.
This section is opinion-based. Your mileage may vary.
  • It is not required for the player to fight Saad Amus when passing through the Cryobarrio. As he will usually be far higher level than the player when they first enter Bethesda Susa, consider ignoring him until one is more well equipped to take him on.
  • The Flume-Flier only allows the user to dash in a completely straight line in one of 8 directions; avoid standing along these trajectories to avoid getting charged. Additionally, the Flume-Flier has a very long cooldown; take advantage of this after its duration has run its course.
  • Saad Amus can be extremely dangerous to fight up close due to his vibrokhopesh and his repertoire of Long Blade skills, but lacks any method of ranged combat. Consider fighting him using missile weapons or thrown weapons.
  • Using a source of normality to disable the energy source of Saad Amus' vibrokhopesh can make the fight much easier.
  • Sufficiently strong characters can reliably stun Saad Amus with Staggering Block using a buckler, which cannot be disarmed with Swipe.
  • It is possible to dismember Saad Amus's limbs with a Serrated weapon while he is still frozen, but only with the passive dismemberment chance of the weapon mod itself.
  • Sleep gas is very effective against Saad Amus. For example, cooking a meal with concentrated dreambeard gland paste (obtainable from merchants at the Six Day Stilt), and using the resultant Sleep Breath ability a few times to fill his chamber with sleep gas while the cryogenic mist dissipates can render him immobile and completely vulnerable to attack (demo image).

Trivia

AmboxDaughter.png Caution: This article or section contains unverified speculation and should not be considered canonical.
Caution: This article or section contains unverified speculation and should not be considered canonical.

References

  1. ↑ XRL.World.Parts.NoDamageWhileFrozen
  2. ↑ XRL.World.ZoneBuilders.Cryobarrio2, method MakeCryochamber
  3. ↑ XRL.World.Parts.ZeroPointEnergyCollector
  4. ↑ ObjectBlueprints.xml
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