The Idol of Moloch - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: tweaks

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Infidels and the Idol */ copyedit

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‎Infidels and the Idol: copyedit

Umbire the Phantom: /* Generation */ pasto

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‎Generation: pasto

Mobileuser: idol is mineral

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idol is mineral

Umbire the Phantom: potholes, punc, etc.

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potholes, punc, etc.

Umbire the Phantom: alignment

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Umbire the Phantom: copyedit

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Umbire the Phantom: touch-ups

2023-09-09T23:09:06Z

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Umbire the Phantom: follow-up for word choice, missed details, pothole...

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follow-up for word choice, missed details, pothole...

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 '''The Idol of Moloch''' is the [[Infidel]] [[quest artifact]] in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. It is the prize for completing the [[Infidel quest]], and its default alignment is [[chaotic]]. Its [[base item]] type is a [[figurine]] of a [[horned devil]].
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 ==Description==
-While carried, The Idol of Moloch grants [[magic resistance]] and [[half spell damage]], and Infidels additionally gain improved [[energy]] regeneration similar to [[The Eye of the Aethiopica]], with the amount of enhanced regeneration depending on their [[alignment record]]: piously "unaligned" Infidels will get the most energy regeneration from the Idol, while Infidels that are in bad standing with Moloch or [[helm of opposite alignment|serving another god]] see no change in energy regeneration.
+While carried, The Idol of Moloch grants [[magic resistance]] and [[half spell damage]], and Infidels additionally gain improved [[energy]] regeneration similar to [[The Eye of the Aethiopica]], with the amount of enhanced regeneration depending on their [[alignment record]]: 'piously unaligned' Infidels will get the most energy regeneration from the Idol, while Infidels that are in bad standing with Moloch or [[helm of opposite alignment|serving another god]] see no change in energy regeneration.
-Invoking The Idol of Moloch while standing on an aligned [[altar]] will instantly convert it to an altar to Moloch, while invoking it on any other square or else [[applying]] it summons a random [[major demon]] without using up the figurine&mdash;both are subject to the same invocation timer. If the Idol is cursed, it will occasionally generate a random major demon on its own, similar to a normal cursed figurine and with the same odds of hostility (i.e., 80% chance of a hostile demon, 10% chance of a tame one, and 10% chance of a peaceful one).
+[[Invoking]] The Idol of Moloch while standing on an aligned [[altar]] will instantly convert it into an altar to Moloch, while invoking it on any other square or else [[applying]] it summons a random [[major demon]] without using up the figurine&mdash;both are subject to the same invocation timer. If the Idol is cursed, it will occasionally generate a random major demon on its own, similar to a normal cursed figurine and with the same odds of hostility (i.e., 80% chance of a hostile demon, 10% chance of a tame one, and 10% chance of a peaceful one).
 ===Infidels and the Idol===

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 ===Infidels and the Idol===
-For Infidels, the Idol is immune to [[cancellation]], and is indestructible like other [[unique item]]s: it cannot be placed into a [[container]], lost permanently in open [[air]], or [[disintegrated]] by any means. The goal of an Infidel is to bring both the Idol and the [[Amulet of Yendor]] to the [[high priest]] in [[Moloch's Sanctum]] and offer the Amulet on the high altar there&mdash;once Moloch imbues the Idol with the Amulet's power, the [[ascension run]] begins, and the Idol must be brought to the correct high altar on the [[Astral Plane]] and invoked upon it, giving Moloch dominion over Heaven and all the Gods.
+For Infidels, the Idol has several other traits in addition to the above: it is immune to [[cancellation]] and is indestructible like other [[unique item]]s, and thus it cannot be placed into a [[container]], lost permanently in open [[air]], or [[disintegrated]] by any means. The goal of an Infidel is to bring both the Idol and the [[Amulet of Yendor]] to the [[high priest]] in [[Moloch's Sanctum]] and offer the Amulet on the high altar there&mdash;once Moloch imbues the Idol with the Amulet's power, the Infidel's [[ascension run]] begins, and the Idol must be brought to the correct high altar on the [[Astral Plane]] and invoked upon it, giving Moloch dominion over Heaven and all the Gods.
 To this end, if the quest is completed without incident, the Archbishop will give the "[[hero]]" one of the hints regarding which high altar in the [[Astral Plane]] to ''avoid'' invoking the imbued Idol of Moloch on, and the high priest of Moloch provides the other hint. If the Archbishop demands the Idol of Moloch from an Infidel due to alignment record abuse, they will become hostile ''regardless'' of that Infidel's compliance, so it is always possible to retain the Idol&mdash;the high priest will give both hints if the Archbishop is dead.

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 ==Generation==
-For Infidels, The Idol of Moloch is always generated on the goal level of the Archeologist quest, where it is placed on the same square as the [[Paladin (monster)|Paladin]] along with the [[Bell of Opening]].
+For Infidels, The Idol of Moloch is always generated on the goal level of the Infidel quest, where it is placed on the same square as the [[Paladin (monster)|Paladin]] along with the [[Bell of Opening]].
 If The Idol of Moloch is [[wish]]ed for by a [[hero]] of another role, there is a {{frac|x}} chance (where ''x'' is the amount of previous [[artifact]] wishes) of it being created successfully. If successful, the [[Archbishop of Moloch]] will generate as the hostile owner of the artifact, placed adjacent to the hero with the artifact in their possession.

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   |cost=4000
   |weight=50
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 ==Description==
-While carried, The Idol of Moloch grants [[magic resistance]] and [[half spell damage]], and Infidels additionally gain improved [[energy]] regeneration similar to [[The Eye of the Aethiopica]], with the amount of enhanced regeneration depending on their [[alignment record]]: piously "unaligned" Infidels will get the most energy regeneration from the Idol, while Infidels in bad standing with Moloch (or [[helm of opposite alignment|serving another god]]) see no change in energy regeneration.
+While carried, The Idol of Moloch grants [[magic resistance]] and [[half spell damage]], and Infidels additionally gain improved [[energy]] regeneration similar to [[The Eye of the Aethiopica]], with the amount of enhanced regeneration depending on their [[alignment record]]: piously "unaligned" Infidels will get the most energy regeneration from the Idol, while Infidels that are in bad standing with Moloch or [[helm of opposite alignment|serving another god]] see no change in energy regeneration.
 Invoking The Idol of Moloch while standing on an aligned [[altar]] will instantly convert it to an altar to Moloch, while invoking it on any other square or else [[applying]] it summons a random [[major demon]] without using up the figurine&mdash;both are subject to the same invocation timer. If the Idol is cursed, it will occasionally generate a random major demon on its own, similar to a normal cursed figurine and with the same odds of hostility (i.e., 80% chance of a hostile demon, 10% chance of a tame one, and 10% chance of a peaceful one).
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 For Infidels, the Idol is immune to [[cancellation]], and is indestructible like other [[unique item]]s: it cannot be placed into a [[container]], lost permanently in open [[air]], or [[disintegrated]] by any means. The goal of an Infidel is to bring both the Idol and the [[Amulet of Yendor]] to the [[high priest]] in [[Moloch's Sanctum]] and offer the Amulet on the high altar there&mdash;once Moloch imbues the Idol with the Amulet's power, the [[ascension run]] begins, and the Idol must be brought to the correct high altar on the [[Astral Plane]] and invoked upon it, giving Moloch dominion over Heaven and all the Gods.
-To this end, if the quest is completed without incident, the Archbishop will give the "[[hero]]" one of the hints regarding which high altar in the [[Astral Plane]] to ''avoid'' invoking the imbued Idol of Moloch on, and the high priest of Moloch provides the other hint. If the Archbishop demands the Idol of Moloch from an Infidel due to [[alignment record]] abuse, they will become hostile ''regardless'' of that Infidel's compliance, so it is always possible to retain the Idol&mdash;the high priest will give both hints if the Archbishop is dead.
+To this end, if the quest is completed without incident, the Archbishop will give the "[[hero]]" one of the hints regarding which high altar in the [[Astral Plane]] to ''avoid'' invoking the imbued Idol of Moloch on, and the high priest of Moloch provides the other hint. If the Archbishop demands the Idol of Moloch from an Infidel due to alignment record abuse, they will become hostile ''regardless'' of that Infidel's compliance, so it is always possible to retain the Idol&mdash;the high priest will give both hints if the Archbishop is dead.
 Once the Idol is imbued, it suppresses the [[HP]]-draining spellcasting and non-regeneration effects that normally occur if an Infidel does not have the Amulet of Yendor, though [[teleportation]] is still suppressed as with other heroes carrying the Amulet. The Infidel must traverse the [[Elemental Planes]], reach the Astral Plane and battle their way to the correct high altar, as determined by the hints mentioned previously: selecting the wrong altar will subject the Infidel to that god's wrath, up to and including [[wide-angle disintegration beam]]s, while selecting the right altar will end the game in Moloch's victory and a full-scoring [[ascension]], with the Infidel obtaining archfiend status.
 ==Strategy==
-For non-Infidels, The Idol of Moloch is a chaotic artifact wish that offers slotless magic resistance - it can also provide a source of unlimited pets if blessed, though it will blast the user with each application.
+For non-Infidels, The Idol of Moloch is a chaotic artifact wish that offers slotless magic resistance&mdash;it can also provide a source of unlimited pets if blessed, though it will blast the user with each application.
 <!--{{variant-36X}}-->
 [[Category:EvilHack quest artifacts|Idol of Moloch]]
 [[Category:Hack'EM quest artifacts|Idol of Moloch]]

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   |base=figurine
   |affiliation=<ul><li>[[chaotic]]</li><li>[[Infidel]]</li><li>[[intelligent artifacts|intelligent]]</li></ul>
-  |whencarried=<ul><li>[[magic resistance]]</li><li>[[half spell damage]]</li><li>create [[major demon]]</li><li>fast [[energy]] regen for<br>high-alignment record Infidels</li></ul>
+  |whencarried=<ul><li>[[magic resistance]]</li><li>[[half spell damage]]</li><li>create [[major demon]]s if cursed</li><li>fast [[energy]] regen for<br>high-alignment record Infidels</li></ul>
   |used=applied
   |whenused=<ul><li>summons a [[major demon]]</li></ul>
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 }}
-'''The Idol of Moloch''' is the [[Infidel]] [[quest artifact]] in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. It is the prize for completing the [[Infidel quest]], and is [[chaotic]] for [[wish]]ing purposes. Its [[base item]] type is a [[figurine]] of a [[horned devil]].
+'''The Idol of Moloch''' is the [[Infidel]] [[quest artifact]] in [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. It is the prize for completing the [[Infidel quest]], and its default alignment is [[chaotic]]. Its [[base item]] type is a [[figurine]] of a [[horned devil]].
 ==Generation==

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 For Infidels, the Idol is immune to [[cancellation]], and is indestructible like other [[unique item]]s: it cannot be placed into a [[container]], lost permanently in open [[air]], or [[disintegrate]]d by any means. The goal of an Infidel is to bring both the Idol and the [[Amulet of Yendor]] to the [[high priest]] in [[Moloch's Sanctum]] and offer the Amulet on the high altar there - Moloch will then imbue the Idol with the Amulet's power, and the Idol must be brought to the correct high altar on the [[Astral Plane]] and invoked upon it, giving Moloch dominion over Heaven and all the Gods.
-To this end, if the quest is completed without incident, the Archbishop will give you one of the hints regarding which high altar in the [[Astral Plane]] to ''avoid'' invoking the imbued Idol of Moloch on; the high priest of Moloch provides the other hint. If the Archbishop demands the Idol of Moloch from you due to [[alignment record]] abuse, they will become hostile ''regardless'' of whether you comply with their request, so either way you can keep or re-obtain the Idol if you survive the fight; the high priest will give you both hints if the Archbishop is dead.
+To this end, if the quest is completed without incident, the Archbishop will give the "[[hero]]" one of the hints regarding which high altar in the [[Astral Plane]] to ''avoid'' invoking the imbued Idol of Moloch on; the high priest of Moloch provides the other hint. If the Archbishop demands the Idol of Moloch from an Infidel due to [[alignment record]] abuse, they will become hostile ''regardless'' of compliance with their request, so it is always possible to retain the Idol; the high priest will give both hints if the Archbishop is dead.
-Once the Idol is imbued, it suppresses the [[HP]]-draining spellcasting and non-regeneration effects that normally occur if an Infidel does not have the Amulet of Yendor, though [[teleportation]] is still suppressed as with the carried Amulet. From there, the Infidel begins their [[ascension run]] to the [[Elemental Planes]], and on the Astral Plane must battle their way to the correct high altar, as determined by the hints mentioned previously - selecting the wrong altar will subject you to that god's wrath, up to and including [[wide-angle disintegration beam]]s, while selecting the right altar will end the game in Moloch's victory and your [[ascension]] to archfiend status.
+Once the Idol is imbued, it suppresses the [[HP]]-draining spellcasting and non-regeneration effects that normally occur if an Infidel does not have the Amulet of Yendor, though [[teleportation]] is still suppressed as with the carried Amulet. From there, the Infidel begins their [[ascension run]] to the [[Elemental Planes]], and on the Astral Plane must battle their way to the correct high altar, as determined by the hints mentioned previously - selecting the wrong altar will subject the Infidel to that god's wrath, up to and including [[wide-angle disintegration beam]]s, while selecting the right altar will end the game in Moloch's victory and your [[ascension]] to archfiend status.
 ==Strategy==

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   |name=The Idol of Moloch
   |base=figurine
-  |affiliation=<ul><li>[[chaotic]]</li><li>Infidel</li><li>[[intelligent artifacts|intelligent]]</li></ul>
+  |affiliation=<ul><li>[[chaotic]]</li><li>[[Infidel]]</li><li>[[intelligent artifacts|intelligent]]</li></ul>
-  |whencarried=<ul><li>[[magic resistance]]</li><li>[[half spell damage]]</li><li>''(special)''</li></ul>
+  |whencarried=<ul><li>[[magic resistance]]</li><li>[[half spell damage]]</li><li>create [[major demon]]</li><li>fast [[energy]] regen for<br>high-alignment record Infidels</li></ul>
   |used=applied
   |whenused=<ul><li>summons a [[major demon]]</li></ul>
-  |wheninvoked=<ul><li>converts an [[altar]]</li></ul>
+  |wheninvoked=<ul><li>instantly converts an [[altar]]</li></ul>
   |cost=4000
   |weight=50
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 ==Description==
-When carried, The Idol of Moloch grants [[magic resistance]] and [[half spell damage]], and Infidels additionally gain improved [[energy]] regeneration similar to [[The Eye of the Aethiopica]], with the amount of enhanced regeneration depending on their [[alignment record]]: piously unaligned Infidels will get the most energy regeneration from the Idol, while Infidels in bad standing with Moloch (or [[helm of opposite alignment|serving another god]]) see no change in energy regeneration.
+When carried, The Idol of Moloch grants [[magic resistance]] and [[half spell damage]], and Infidels additionally gain improved [[energy]] regeneration similar to [[The Eye of the Aethiopica]], with the amount of enhanced regeneration depending on their [[alignment record]]: piously "unaligned" Infidels will get the most energy regeneration from the Idol, while Infidels in bad standing with Moloch (or [[helm of opposite alignment|serving another god]]) see no change in energy regeneration.
 Invoking The Idol of Moloch while standing on an aligned [[altar]] will instantly convert it to an altar to Moloch, while invoking it on any other square or else [[apply]]ing it summons a random [[major demon]] without using up the figurine; both are subject to the same invocation timer. If the Idol is cursed, it will occasionally generate a random major demon on its own, similar to a normal cursed figurine and with the same odds of hostility (i.e., 80% chance of a hostile demon, 10% chance of a tame one, and 10% chance of a peaceful one).
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 ==Strategy==
 For non-Infidels, The Idol of Moloch is a chaotic artifact wish that offers slotless magic resistance - it can also provide a source of unlimited pets if blessed, though it will blast the user with each application.
 [[Category:EvilHack quest artifacts]]
 [[Category:Hack'EM quest artifacts]]