| abstract | - Gehennom is the underworld of NetHack. The introduction to the game mentions that Moloch hid the Amulet of Yendor in Gehennom. Gehennom is a dungeon branch beneath the Castle, consisting of 20-24 total levels. The Valley of the Dead is, strictly speaking, the top level of Gehennom, although the game provides somewhat conflicting information on this, in that the Valley contains a downstairs that is identified as the gateway to Gehennom. Perhaps it is best to consider the Valley a kind of vestibule or entry-hall of Gehennom proper. Gehennom has been in the game since NetHack 3.1.0. Prior to this, the underworld was Hell. Although it is no longer an instadeath to enter the underworld without fire resistance, you should still strongly consider it, since Gehennom is one of the areas where fire traps can be randomly generated.
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