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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Pupil of Sorrows"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level *]]''': "Pupil of Sorrows"
	'''Unearth Wretches''': Creates <code>1d(2 + [[Necromancy]] 5/27) </code> (1-7) wretches, random Necromancy- and branch- dependent monsters. They are considered hostile, but are unable to act, have 1 HP, 0 [[willpower]], do not give XP, and will die in 2-3 turns. These monsters can be used to raise the dead. (3 MP, 5 piety)		'''Unearth Wretches''': Creates <code>1d(2 + [[Necromancy]] 5/27) </code> (1-7) wretches, random Necromancy- and branch- dependent monsters. They are considered hostile, but are unable to act, have 1 HP, 0 [[willpower]], do not give XP, and will die in 2-3 turns. These monsters can be used to raise the dead. (3 MP, ~6 piety)
	**When these monsters die "wretchedly", they will activate passive Necromancy effects (those of [[Fugue of the Fallen]], [[Animate Dead]] and [[Death Channel]]) even if you didn't attack them.		**When these monsters die "wretchedly", they will activate passive Necromancy effects (those of [[Fugue of the Fallen]], [[Animate Dead]] and [[Death Channel]]) even if you didn't attack them.
	'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Merchant of Misery"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level **]]''': "Merchant of Misery"
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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level *****]]''': "Demagogue of Despair"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level *****]]''': "Demagogue of Despair"
	*'''Sign of Ruin''' - Mark a 5x5 square of monsters with Sign of Ruin. Whenever anything bearing this sign receives damage from a melee attack, they will suffer heavy [[draining]] and may additionally become either [[slow]], [[weak]], or [[blind]]. (5 MP, 4 piety)		*'''Sign of Ruin''' - Mark a 5x5 square of monsters with Sign of Ruin. Whenever anything bearing this sign receives damage from a melee attack, they will suffer heavy [[draining]] and may additionally become either [[slow]], [[weak]], or [[blind]]. (5 MP, ~5 piety)

	'''[[Piety\|Piety level ******]]''': "Lord of Darkness"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level ******]]''': "Lord of Darkness"

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	==History==		==History==
	~~{{CBA\|~~0.34\|Kiku's wrath ~~will replace~~ Torment ~~with~~ Sign of Ruin. Also, the drain effect ~~will be~~ weaker, but ~~it will no longer check~~ rN.}}		*Prior to [[0.34]], Kiku's wrath included Torment instead of Sign of Ruin. Also, the drain effect was weaker, but was lowered by rN.
	*Prior to [[0.33]], stat drain was a possible effect of Kiku's wrath. Also, the chance of torment protection was maxed out at 200 piety instead of 160, and scaled slower.		*Prior to [[0.33]], stat drain was a possible effect of Kiku's wrath. Also, the chance of torment protection was maxed out at 200 piety instead of 160, and scaled slower.
	Prior to [[0.32]], Kiku gave [[Torment]] instead of [[Sign of Ruin]] at 5, with the same effect as a [[scroll of torment]].		Prior to [[0.32]], Kiku gave [[Torment]] instead of [[Sign of Ruin]] at 5, with the same effect as a [[scroll of torment]].

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	[[File:Kikubaaqudgha altar.png]] "Spread unending torment and darkness!"''		[[File:Kikubaaqudgha altar.png]] "Spread unending torment and darkness!"''

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	{{flavour\|Kikubaaqudgha does not appreciate abandonment, and will call down fearful punishments on disloyal followers!		{{flavour\|Kikubaaqudgha does not appreciate abandonment, and will call down fearful punishments on disloyal followers!

	Kikubaaqudgha's wrath brings forth all the dread powers of necromancy. Victims ~~are wracked with screams~~ of ~~torment~~, and ~~find~~ their ~~health and powers drained~~. ~~Further~~, Kikubaaqudgha's gifts become tainted: the dead rise again as foes, and those that attempt to use necromantic magic to fend off wrath will find it backfiring on them when least expected.		Kikubaaqudgha's wrath brings forth all the dread powers of necromancy. Victims may witness the devastating Sign of Ruin form upon themselves, or both doomed and drained without any respect for their negative energy resistance. Furthermore, Kikubaaqudgha's gifts become tainted: the dead rise again as foes, and those that attempt to use necromantic magic to fend off wrath will find it backfiring on them when least expected.

	Kikubaaqudgha's wrath lasts for a relatively short duration.}}		Kikubaaqudgha's wrath lasts for a relatively short duration.}}

	When you abandon Kikubaaqudgha, all living, demonic or holy foes you slay will occasionally be reanimated as a zombie, spectre or simulacrum. This does not increment the [[penance]] counter. Additionally, the following actions will occasionally be taken:		When you abandon Kikubaaqudgha, all living, demonic or holy foes you slay will occasionally be reanimated as a hostile zombie, spectre or simulacrum. This does not increment the [[penance]] counter. Additionally, the following actions will occasionally be taken:
	*~~Symbol~~ of ~~[[Torment]]~~ is cast ~~at your location~~, ~~tormenting both you and susceptible foes around~~ you.		*Sign of Ruin is cast upon you, making you gain debuffs upon being hit by melee attacks.
	*[[Drain]] ~~the player~~ for ~~a significant portion~~ of ~~their~~ max HP ~~(resisted by~~ negative energy resistance).		*[[Drain]]s you for 16.7-26.7% of your max HP, and inflict 35-50% [[Doom]]. The draining ignores [[negative energy resistance]] entirely.
	**~~This can be extremely dangerous. Characters with no rN+ who~~ are ~~unfortunate enough to receive~~ HP ~~drain a few times in a row can reach even a single remaining HP point~~, ~~which~~ is ~~a death sentence for any ex-worshipper~~.		**If you are already drained below 50% of your max HP, the draining is skipped.

	Kiku may also punish you for casting Necromancy spells (5% probability). The spell succeeds, but you'll get a miscast effect anyways. This does not increment the [[penance]] counter.		Kiku may also punish you for casting Necromancy spells (5% probability). The spell succeeds, but you'll get a miscast effect anyways. This does not increment the [[penance]] counter.

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	'''[[Piety\|Piety level ****]]''': "Artisan of Death"		'''[[Piety\|Piety level ****]]''': "Artisan of Death"
	*'''Protection From Torment''': You sometimes take reduced damage from [[torment]] and [[agony]]; there is a piety/~~600~~ chance of taking no damage, and failing that, a piety/~~250~~ chance to reduce a random amount of damage (at least 1). The average damage is shown below.		*'''Protection From Torment''': You sometimes take reduced damage from [[torment]] and [[agony]]; there is a piety/480 chance of taking no damage, and failing that, a piety/200 chance to reduce a random amount of damage (at least 1). The average damage is shown below.
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	\|rowspan=5\| 50%		\|rowspan=5\| 50%
	\| ~~36.4~~%		\| 35%
	\| 34.3%		\| 24.5%
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	\| 100		\| 100
	\| 33.35%		\| 32.3%
	\| 30.85%		\| 22.6%
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	\| ~~120~~		\| 160
	~~\| 30.4%~~
	~~\| 27.5%~~
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	~~\| 150~~
	~~\| 26.25%~~
	~~\| 23.9%~~
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	~~\| 200~~
	\| 20%		\| 20%
	\| 16%		\| 16%
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	==History==		==History==
	{{CBA\|0.34\|Kiku's wrath will replace Torment with Sign of Ruin. Also, the drain effect will be weaker, but it will no longer check rN.}}		{{CBA\|0.34\|Kiku's wrath will replace Torment with Sign of Ruin. Also, the drain effect will be weaker, but it will no longer check rN.}}
	*Prior to [[0.33]], stat drain was a possible effect of Kiku's wrath.		*Prior to [[0.33]], stat drain was a possible effect of Kiku's wrath. Also, the chance of torment protection was maxed out at 200 piety instead of 160, and scaled slower.
	Prior to [[0.32]], Kiku gave [[Torment]] instead of [[Sign of Ruin]] at 5, with the same effect as a [[scroll of torment]].		Prior to [[0.32]], Kiku gave [[Torment]] instead of [[Sign of Ruin]] at 5, with the same effect as a [[scroll of torment]].
	*Prior to [[0.31]], Kiku's wrath had [[death curse]]s instead of [[drain]]ing the player. Also, the gift list was different.		*Prior to [[0.31]], Kiku's wrath had [[death curse]]s instead of [[drain]]ing the player. Also, the gift list was different.

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	Kikubaaqudgha offers three main features: a massive supply of undead allies, protection from torment and mummy death curses, and knowledge of Necromancy. Kiku's quick spell gifts are useful to [[Necromancer]]s and characters learning Necromancy from scratch alike. Torment Protection and the potential for [[Death's Door]] make Kiku good for the extended game, too.		Kikubaaqudgha offers three main features: a massive supply of undead allies, protection from torment and mummy death curses, and knowledge of Necromancy. Kiku's quick spell gifts are useful to [[Necromancer]]s and characters learning Necromancy from scratch alike. Torment Protection and the potential for [[Death's Door]] make Kiku good for the extended game, too.

	~~When~~ you ~~find~~ Kiku's altar doesn't matter as much - lucky D:1 [[faded altar]]~~s aren~~'t as good, waiting for a deep overflow altar is less punishing~~. This is for two reasons: 1. Kiku tends to grant spells well before they can be used reliably, and 2. Unearth Wretches only starts to become impressive with spells like [[Animate Dead]]~~. By corollary, ~~these facts make~~ Kiku less ''immediately'' helpful than other gods, especially if you didn't start out as a Necromancer.		Because you'll need skill levels in order to use Necromancy, and since Kiku tends to grant spells before they can be used reliably, the location of Kiku's altar doesn't matter as much. A lucky D:1 [[faded altar]] isn't as good, and waiting for a deep overflow altar is less punishing. By corollary, this makes Kiku less ''immediately'' helpful than other gods, especially if you didn't start out as a Necromancer.

	===Final Gift===		===Final Gift===
	At 6*, you get the choice between a pain-branded weapon and the capstone Necromancy spells. This typically happens around the mid-game, and it can be a tricky decision.		At 6*, you get the choice between a pain-branded weapon and the capstone Necromancy spells. This typically happens around the mid-game, and it can be a tricky decision. Pain deals devastating flat damage that ignores [[AC]], with fast weapons like [[quick blade]]s and [[demon whip]]s benefiting the most. The spells offer a way to kill enemies that are negative immune and powerful escape tools.
	*The pain brand deals ~~absolutely~~ devastating, flat damage~~; faster~~ weapons like [[~~Short Blade~~]]s and [[demon whip]]s ~~work great, even with little weapon skill. But pain only works on~~ the ~~living~~. ~~This is not~~ a ~~concern immediately, but iffy in [[Zot]] and useless in the demon and undead-infested extended game. Also note~~ that ~~blessing increases enchantment by 2.~~
	*The spells, on the other hand, are the inverse. Those spells are great for the lategame, but they won't help you one bit when you can't cast them. It's also entirely possible to luck across the [[Necronomicon]] or other books as you explore. Of these spells, [[Haunt]] and ~~[[Infestation]] are the most likely to be helpful before Zot~~.

	In the ~~end,~~ the ~~decision comes down~~ to "~~Would I rather~~ have ~~something that will help me much later~~, ~~or something that will help me survive ''right now''?" Further questions like "will~~ pain ~~''actually'' help me?" can arise~~, ~~depending on your character~~.		The first consideration when deciding between the gifts should be "is the gift actually useful to me?":
			*The pain brand is redundant if you already have a good weapon of pain or a strong [[artefact]] weapon. In addition, using a pain weapon requires using weapon combat, with melee combat being more dangerous, and ranged combat requiring more skill (and with many ranged weapons excluding use of a shield).
			*The spell gift is redundant if you already have access to most/all of the spells.

			Assuming both are sufficiently useful, the next consideration should be "Would I rather have something that will help me much later, or something that will help me survive right now?":
			*The pain brand is useful ''immediately''. However, it only works on creatures without rN+, making it iffy in [[Zot]] and useless in the demon and undead-infested extended game.
			*The spells won't help one bit if you can't cast them, but they are great once you can. Haunt and Infestation can affect every enemy in the game, ignoring rN and [[holiness]]. Revivification and Death's Door are very strong emergency spells, though they can be a bit difficult to train in a 3 rune game.

			There are other things to consider, depending on the character. For example, a character who primarily focuses on melee combat or Earth Magic may not want the spells, as they can rely on those to take out nonliving foes.

	===Tips & Tricks===		===Tips & Tricks===
	*Unearth Wretches is incredibly powerful: it can create a swarm of allies after a few turns. There's no limit (beyond MP), so don't be afraid to use Wretches multiple times in a fight. And since it costs little piety, use it early and often. Note that UW requires quite a bit of MP and ''at least'' 2 turns of prep time, so it isn't great as an emergency button.		*Unearth Wretches is incredibly powerful: it can create a swarm of allies after a few turns. There's no limit (beyond MP), so don't be afraid to use Wretches multiple times in a fight. And since it costs little piety, use it early and often. Note that UW requires quite a bit of MP and ''at least'' 2 turns of prep time, so it isn't great as an emergency button.

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	==Gifts==		==Gifts==
	Kikubaaqudgha grants a semi-random assortment of spells upon reaching 1* and 3* piety. Kikubaaqudgha will never grant spells your species cannot cast. The first set guarantees the player at least one spell to complement the Unearth Wretches ability.<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.0\|religion.cc\|~~1491~~}}</ref>		Kikubaaqudgha grants a semi-random assortment of spells upon reaching 1* and 3* piety. Kikubaaqudgha will never grant spells your species cannot cast. The first set guarantees the player at least one spell to complement the Unearth Wretches ability.<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.0\|religion.cc\|1509}}</ref>

	At 1* piety, Kiku will gift one of [[Animate Dead]] or [[Fugue of the Fallen]], then three randomly selected low-level [[Necromancy]] spells:		At 1* piety, Kiku will gift one of [[Animate Dead]] or [[Fugue of the Fallen]], then three randomly selected low-level [[Necromancy]] spells:
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	When you abandon Kikubaaqudgha, all living, demonic or holy foes you slay will occasionally be reanimated as a zombie, spectre or simulacrum. This does not increment the [[penance]] counter. Additionally, the following actions will occasionally be taken:		When you abandon Kikubaaqudgha, all living, demonic or holy foes you slay will occasionally be reanimated as a zombie, spectre or simulacrum. This does not increment the [[penance]] counter. Additionally, the following actions will occasionally be taken:
	*Symbol of [[Torment]] is cast at your location, tormenting both you and susceptible foes around you.		*Symbol of [[Torment]] is cast at your location, tormenting both you and susceptible foes around you.
	*A random stat between Strength, Intelligence or Dexterity is drained, with higher amounts of drain being more common at higher XP levels.
	*[[Drain]] the player for a significant portion of their max HP (resisted by negative energy resistance).		*[[Drain]] the player for a significant portion of their max HP (resisted by negative energy resistance).
	**This can be extremely dangerous. Characters with no rN+ who are unfortunate enough to receive HP drain a few times in a row can reach even a single remaining HP point, which is a death sentence for any ex-worshipper.		**This can be extremely dangerous. Characters with no rN+ who are unfortunate enough to receive HP drain a few times in a row can reach even a single remaining HP point, which is a death sentence for any ex-worshipper.
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	==History==		==History==
			{{CBA\|0.34\|Kiku's wrath will replace Torment with Sign of Ruin. Also, the drain effect will be weaker, but it will no longer check rN.}}
			*Prior to [[0.33]], stat drain was a possible effect of Kiku's wrath.
	Prior to [[0.32]], Kiku gave [[Torment]] instead of [[Sign of Ruin]] at 5, with the same effect as a [[scroll of torment]].		Prior to [[0.32]], Kiku gave [[Torment]] instead of [[Sign of Ruin]] at 5, with the same effect as a [[scroll of torment]].
	*Prior to [[0.31]], Kiku's wrath had [[death curse]]s instead of [[drain]]ing the player. Also, the gift list was different.		*Prior to [[0.31]], Kiku's wrath had [[death curse]]s instead of [[drain]]ing the player. Also, the gift list was different.