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Dragonfire

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[[File:dragonfire_preview.png|thumb|315px|right|Spoiler alert: The horses weren't fast enough.]]
[[File:dragonfire1.png|thumb|right|315px|Dragonfire. The [[goblin]] survived nearly a year before finally failing a shield block; the [[tin]] goblet, however, remained undamaged.]]

'''Dragonfire''' is a very powerful form of [[fire]] that is produced by [[dragon]]s. Dragonfire forms a rough cone shape, with a range of approximately 20 tiles and a spread of 10 tiles{{cite talk|DF2012:fire#Dragonfire}}. Notably, dragonfire does not spread vertically through additional [[z-level]]s (although dragons will target visible creatures on other z-levels). Despite its powerfully destructive nature, dragonfire can effectively be blocked by a simple [[shield]] better than 99% of the time.

Legends claim that dragonfire can reach temperatures up to {{ct|50000}}. At that temperature, almost all materials should be destroyed (the dragon's own body and its butchering products are exceptions). However, research has shown that dragonfire is quite particular about which objects it affects. When in a tile with dragonfire, organic materials will ignite, even including [[nether-cap]] wood with its fixed temperature. Non-flammable common [[stone]], [[glass]], and [[ceramic]] items will melt and boil away. In previous versions, such as v0.43.03 and earlier, metal objects and buildings were immune to dragonfire, even non-fire-safe metals like [[tin]].{{bug|6517}} Dragonfire is similarly ineffective against [[water]], producing no [[steam]] or evaporation. [[Building]]s (but not [[construction]]s) are affected by dragonfire on their tile, making non-dragonfire-safe doors immune as long as they remain closed. Objects and buildings (and creatures) made out of [[slade]] are also immune to dragonfire, since the raws do not define a specific heat for slade.

Objects ignited by dragonfire drop to and continue to burn at their standard combustion temperature, however, repeated blasts of dragonfire can sustain much higher combustion temperatures, sufficient even to eventually melt nearby [[adamantine]].

Dragonfire is powerful enough to burn and kill [[creature]]s who are immune to conventional fire, like [[fire imp]]s or [[magma crab]]s. The only creatures immune to dragonfire are dragons themselves, as well as their subterranean [[cave dragon]] cousins, despite the latter not being able to breathe dragonfire. All [[Hidden Fun Stuff]] creatures are also immune to it.

==Dragonfire-safe materials==
There are very few materials which can withstand the immense heat of dragonfire. Here is the full list:

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| Stone
| [[Slade]]
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| None
| 200000
| Unknown
| 1
| Intended to be undiggable

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| Metal
| [[Divine metal]]
| Varies
| None
| 1000
| 7500
| 300
| Found mostly in [[vault]]s

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| Leather
| [[Fire imp]] leather
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| None
| 500
| 420
| 3
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| Bone
| [[Fire imp]] bone
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| None
| 500
| 1000
| 3
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| Bone
| [[Dragon]] bone
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| None
| 500
| 30000
| 15
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| Soap
| [[Dragon]] soap
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| {{ct|55000}}
| 500
| 30000
| 15
|

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| Ash
| [[Ash]]
| {{Raw Tile|≡|7:0:0}}
| None
| 1200
| 800
| 1
|

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| Ash
| [[Potash]]
| {{Raw Tile|≡|7:0:1}}
| None
| 1200
| 800
| 3
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| Ash
| [[Pearlash]]
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| None
| 1200
| 800
| 4
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{{Translation| dwarven = måmgoz-ziril | elvish = vutheni-inira | goblin = kusnath-zedan | human = tamun-usmok}}

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Giant elephant

2022-12-21T05:56:37Z

Walugus Grudenburg: The "new in v0.42" template isn't relevant for v50 articles

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'''Giant elephants''' are the even more massive [[Creature|cousins]] of the common [[elephant]], found in [[savage]] [[tropical]] [[forest]]s and [[shrubland]]s. 666 times heavier than a [[dwarf]], they are [[list of creatures by adult size#end of list|truly enormous]] to say the very least; not only are they eight times the size of regular elephants, they are even larger than [[megabeast]]s like the [[dragon]] or [[roc]]. They are by far the largest land-dwelling creatures in the game and are joint second in size (along with the [[giant orca]]) only to the [[aquatic]] [[giant sperm whale]].

As big as they are, giant elephants are as vulnerable to [[cage]] [[trap]]s as anything else, and like normal elephants, they can be [[Animal trainer|trained]] into pets. Like their smaller counterparts, giant elephants are trainable for both war and hunting. If you can train one, they make the best defense animals in the game; not much can stand against a giant elephant, let alone multiple. They also offer an almost unparalleled bonanza of [[butcher]]ing returns.

[[Undead]] Giant Elephants will likely be one of the most [[fun]] creatures you will ever encounter. Consider use for [[Clown]] hunting

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] giant elephants for their ''strength'', their ''amazing trunks'', their ''calves' spirited antics'', their ''tusks'', their ''great weight'', their ''social behavior'', their ''flappy ears'', their ''uprooting of trees'', their ''aggressive sparring'', their ''trumpeting'', their ''tool use'' and their ''self-awareness''.
[[File:giant_elephant_preview.jpg|thumb|300px|center|"Someone get the butcher!"]]

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According to legend, in a great siege several humans mounted fortresses on the backs of these great beasts, and rode them into battle as weapons of war.
[[File:Giant Elephant Size Comparison.png|thumb|370px|center|alt=Size Comparison|Estimated Giant Elephant Size Comparison.]]
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Giant leopard gecko

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'''Giant leopard geckos''' are super-sized versions of the common [[leopard gecko]] who inhabit [[savage]] [[desert]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggressive, but are carnivorous and will attack other creatures (including dwarves) who provoke them, potentially killing them. All giant leopard geckos are born with Legendary [[skill]] in [[Climber|climbing]].

Giant leopard geckos can be captured in [[cage]] [[trap]]s and [[Animal trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard giant creature pet value. They are born adults, fully-sized right after birth, and cannot be permanently tamed. They produce an adequate amount of products when [[butcher]]ed, but unlike most reptiles, they give live birth instead of laying [[egg]]s. They are exotic [[mount]]s and may be witnessed being ridden by [[Elf|elves]] during [[siege]]s.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] giant leopard geckos for their ''coloration'' and their ''amazing sticky feet'' (even though regular leopard geckos no longer have sticky feet).

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Giant leopard gecko

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'''Giant leopard geckos''' are super-sized versions of the common [[leopard gecko]] who inhabit [[savage]] [[desert]]s. While their original counterparts are just [[vermin]], these [[creature]]s are over 3 times bigger than a [[dwarf]]. They are not particularly aggressive, but are carnivorous and will attack other creatures (including dwarves) who provoke them, potentially killing them. All giant leopard geckos are born with Legendary [[skill]] in [[Climber|climbing]].

Giant leopard geckos can be captured in [[cage]] [[trap]]s and [[Animal trainer|trained]] into [[pet]]s, possessing the standard giant creature pet value. They are born adults, fully-sized right after birth, and cannot be permanently tamed. They produce an adequate amount of products when [[butcher]]ed, but unlike most reptiles, they give live birth instead of laying [[egg]]s. They are exotic [[mount]]s and may be witnessed being ridden by [[Elf|elves]] during [[siege]]s.

Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] giant leopard geckos for their ''coloration'' and their ''amazing sticky feet' (even though regular leopard geckos no longer have sticky feet).

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Guild

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'''Guilds''' are organizations established when sufficient members (10 by default in d_init.txt) of your [[fortress]] practice the same [[profession]], or professions in the same category. Shortly after establishment, the guild will petition for the construction of a [[guildhall]], where its members will socialize and hold [[skill]] demonstrations, slowly training them as if they were a [[military]] [[squad]] under training orders. The name of a guild and its associated guildhall will reflect the profession of the guild. For example "The Guild of Oiling", a Metalsmith guild with a guildhall named "The Cave of Copper". 

Guildhalls work similarly to [[barracks]] and [[tavern]]s, by providing skill training and some degree of socialization. A guildhall requires 2000 (by default) and Grand Guildhall at 10000 zone wealth to be considered established. A guild with a guildhall was observed establishing connections with other guilds, but with an as of yet unknown effect. If a guildhall petition has been accepted but has not been built after one year, the agreement to establish a guildhall will be abandoned.

While a guild is not established, it can still hold public skill demonstrations for idlers.

Typically, a guild for a general profession category, such as fisherdwarves, farmers, or metalsmiths will be founded first, though if enough dwarves of a specific profession such as [[furnace operator]] or [[weaponsmith]] are in a fortress, a guild for that specific profession will be founded as well as the more general guild. Dwarves with a profession with its own guild and one for the more general category will be members of both guilds.

The following guilds have been observed to exist:

(This is not currently a comprehensive list. Presumably, there are guilds for all professions in the game, but this requires clarification.)

* [[Animal caretaker]] guild
* [[Craftsdwarf]] guild
* [[Farmer]] guild
* [[Herbalist]] guild
* [[Metalsmith]] guild
* [[Ranger]] guild
* [[Furnace operator]] guild
* [[Fishery worker]] guild
* [[Engraver]] guild
* [[Stoneworker]] guild

This is a list of guild halls you can select when adding a new location (e.g. {{k|q}} -> hover a table -> {{k|l}} -> {{k|a}} -> {{k|g}})
* [[Miner]] hall
* [[Woodworker]] hall
* [[Carpenter]] hall
* [[Bowyer]] hall
* [[Woodcutter]] hall
* Stoneworker hall
* Engraver hall
* [[Mason]] hall
* Ranger hall
* Animal Caretaker hall
* [[Hunter]] hall
* [[Trapper]] hall
* [[Animal dissector|Animal Dissector]] hall
* Metalsmith hall
* Furnace Operator hall
* [[Weaponsmith]] hall
* [[Armorsmith|Armorer]] hall
* [[Blacksmith]] hall
* [[Metalcrafter]] hall
* [[Jeweler]] hall
* [[Gem cutter|Gem Cutter]] hall
* [[Gem setter|Gem Setter]] hall
* Craftsdwarf hall
* [[Woodcrafter]] hall
* [[Stonecrafter]] hall
* [[Leatherworker]] hall
* [[Bone carver|Bone Carver]] hall
* [[Weaver]] hall
* [[Clothier]] hall
* [[Glassmaker]] hall
* [[Potter]] hall
* [[Glazer]] hall
* [[Wax worker|Wax Worker]] hall
* [[Strand extractor|Strand Extractor]] hall
* Fishery Worker hall
* [[Fisherdwarf]] hall
* [[Fish dissector|Fish Dissector]] hall
* [[Fish cleaner|Fish Cleaner]] hall
* Farmer hall
* [[Cheese maker|Cheese Maker]] hall
* [[Milker]] hall
* [[Cook]] hall
* [[Thresher]] hall
* [[Miller]] hall
* [[Butcher]] hall
* [[Tanner]] hall
* [[Dyer]] hall
* [[Grower|Planter]] hall
* Herbalist hall
* [[Brewer]] hall
* [[Soaper|Soap Maker]] hall
* [[Potash maker|Potash Maker]] hall
* [[Lye maker|Lye Maker]] hall
* [[Wood burner|Wood Burner]] hall
* [[Shearer]] hall
* [[Spinner]] hall
* [[Presser]] hall
* [[Beekeeper]] hall
* [[Engineer]] hall
* [[Mechanic]] hall
* [[Siege engineer|Siege Engineer]] hall
* [[Siege operator|Siege Operator]] hall
* [[Pump operator|Pump Operator]] hall
* [[Architect]] hall
* [[Diagnostician|Diagnoser]] hall
* [[Bone doctor|Bone Doctor]] hall
* [[Suturer]] hall
* [[Surgeon]] hall

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In light of recent accidents, the Farmer's Guild has been restricted from performing any gelding demonstrations until further notice.