👉 Hellish Pastures is a bizarre, hidden domain of demonic bovines, exclusive to GnollHack.

Location: Accessible via a magic portal located between levels 8 and 13 of Gehennom. Consists of a single level.

Hellish Pastures (also known as the cow level) introduces a highly dangerous but rewarding diversion.

Characteristics 🐄

  • Layout: An open hellish pasture.
  • Inhabitants: The level is swarming with hell bovines, minotaurs, bison, and other cow-like monstrosities.

Yacc 😈

The boss of this level is Yacc, a powerful demon. He is guarding a chest containing highly valuable loot, which typically includes a wand of disintegration or a magic lamp, along with stat-gain potions and a high-quality weapon.

Special Qualities ⚠️

While it may seem like a joke, the Hellish Pastures is incredibly dangerous. The enemies here hit extremely hard and can quickly trample an unprepared adventurer.