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| − | '''Kas''', {{black|V}}, is a | + | '''Kas''', {{black|V}}, is a unique [[monster]] that appears in [[EvilHack]]. He is the former right-hand servant of the powerful spellcaster [[Vecna]], and is the second most-powerful [[Vampire (monster class)|vampire]] encountered in the game after [[Vlad the Impaler]]. |
==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
| − | Kas is found within Vecna's Domain, residing in the stronghold that constitutes the branch's second level. He is generated asleep at the rightmost portion of the eastern room, standing on top of the down stair next to an [[iron safe]] and [[chest]], | + | Kas is found within [[Vecna's Domain]], residing in the stronghold that constitutes the branch's second level. He is generated asleep at the rightmost portion of the eastern room, standing on top of the down stair next to an [[iron safe]] and [[chest]].<ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/0.8.1/dat/vecna.des#L196 dat/vecna.des in EvilHack 0.8.1, line 196]</ref> |
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| + | Kas [[Monster starting inventory|is always generated with]] [[The Sword of Kas|his namesake sword]], as well as a set of [[plate mail]], a [[helmet]], a [[pair of gauntlets]], a [[pair of dwarvish boots]], and a [[ring of slow digestion]].<ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/0.8.1/src/makemon.c#L2197 src/makemon.c in EvilHack 0.8.1, line 2197]</ref> | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | In terms of base stats, Kas | + | In terms of base stats, Kas has 16 speed versus the 18 of a [[vampire royal]], but possesses stronger physical attacks. As such, he should not be taken lightly - on top of being fairly fast and hitting decently hard, the Sword of Kas can deal fearsome damage even if you have [[poison resistance]], and its various bonuses further augment his already-strong pair of weapon attacks. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Kas was first | + | Kas was first introduced to EvilHack in version 0.7.0 as part of the second of three commits that added Vecna's Domain.<ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/commit/59f3575fb1130f3cf051663f81bc851106f4a928 EvilHack commit 59f3575 - "New branch: Vecna's domain (part one)."]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/commit/f0d135255a6060adbe82a095efdcfc402218866e EvilHack commit f0d1352 - "New branch: Vecna's domain (part two) - artifacts, Kas (unique monster)."]</ref><ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/commit/919cd959f737dd6791411dfda7e93c0ddb1c6756 EvilHack commit 919cd95 - "New branch: Vecna's domain (part three) - levels, minor tweaks."]</ref> |
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
{{wikipedia|Kas the Bloody-Handed}} | {{wikipedia|Kas the Bloody-Handed}} | ||
| − | + | Kas the Bloody-Handed is derived from the Greyhawk setting of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where he was the former most trusted lieutenant of the despotic lich Vecna for many years. He ultimately turned traitor and brought about Vecna's temporary downfall, though details of his service and subsequent betrayal vary with the edition. The Sword of Kas was either created or procured for Kas by Vecna, and is consistently tied to Vecna's other relics - only the Sword, [[The Hand of Vecna (EvilHack)|Vecna's hand]] [[The Eye of Vecna|and Vecna's eye]] remained after their battle. Kas used the sword against his former master, and may have been goaded into doing so by the Sword itself. | |
| − | How Kas became a vampire also varies | + | How Kas became a vampire also varies depending on sources as to whether it was before or after the betrayal. In one such source, the battle between Kas and Vecna destroys the Rotting Tower they were in, leaving only the Sword and Vecna's hand and eye, and Kas is flung across the multiverse to another of Vecna's dwellings near the Negative Energy Plane, which changed Kas into a vampire - he then took on the moniker "Kas the Destroyer". |
| − | ==Encyclopedia | + | Kas in EvilHack appears to still be loyal to Vecna, implying among other things that he was already a vampiric being beforehand. |
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to Kas, convincing him to slay his master and usurp his power. | to Kas, convincing him to slay his master and usurp his power. | ||
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Revision as of 01:24, 6 March 2024
| V Kas File:Kas.png | |
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| Difficulty | 30 |
| Attacks |
Weapon 4d4, Weapon 4d4, Bite 1d12 drain life |
| Base level | 26 |
| Base experience | 996 |
| Speed | 16 |
| Base AC | -5 |
| Base MR | 70 |
| Alignment | -10 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | Unique |
| Genocidable | No |
| Weight | 1450 |
| Nutritional value | 400 |
| Size | Medium |
| Resistances | sleep,poison,level drain |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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| Reference | EvilHack - monst.c, line 2525 |
Kas, V, is a unique monster that appears in EvilHack. He is the former right-hand servant of the powerful spellcaster Vecna, and is the second most-powerful vampire encountered in the game after Vlad the Impaler.
Generation
Kas is found within Vecna's Domain, residing in the stronghold that constitutes the branch's second level. He is generated asleep at the rightmost portion of the eastern room, standing on top of the down stair next to an iron safe and chest.[1]
Kas is always generated with his namesake sword, as well as a set of plate mail, a helmet, a pair of gauntlets, a pair of dwarvish boots, and a ring of slow digestion.[2]
Strategy
In terms of base stats, Kas has 16 speed versus the 18 of a vampire royal, but possesses stronger physical attacks. As such, he should not be taken lightly - on top of being fairly fast and hitting decently hard, the Sword of Kas can deal fearsome damage even if you have poison resistance, and its various bonuses further augment his already-strong pair of weapon attacks.
History
Kas was first introduced to EvilHack in version 0.7.0 as part of the second of three commits that added Vecna's Domain.[3][4][5]
Origin
Kas the Bloody-Handed is derived from the Greyhawk setting of Dungeons & Dragons, where he was the former most trusted lieutenant of the despotic lich Vecna for many years. He ultimately turned traitor and brought about Vecna's temporary downfall, though details of his service and subsequent betrayal vary with the edition. The Sword of Kas was either created or procured for Kas by Vecna, and is consistently tied to Vecna's other relics - only the Sword, Vecna's hand and Vecna's eye remained after their battle. Kas used the sword against his former master, and may have been goaded into doing so by the Sword itself.
How Kas became a vampire also varies depending on sources as to whether it was before or after the betrayal. In one such source, the battle between Kas and Vecna destroys the Rotting Tower they were in, leaving only the Sword and Vecna's hand and eye, and Kas is flung across the multiverse to another of Vecna's dwellings near the Negative Energy Plane, which changed Kas into a vampire - he then took on the moniker "Kas the Destroyer".
Kas in EvilHack appears to still be loyal to Vecna, implying among other things that he was already a vampiric being beforehand.
Encyclopedia entry
Kas the Bloody-Handed was the most trusted lieutenant of the
despotic lich Vecna, and wielder of the Sword of Kas.
After many years of loyal service to Vecna, Kas eventually
betrayed his master. It is said that the sword itself whispered
to Kas, convincing him to slay his master and usurp his power.
References
- ↑ dat/vecna.des in EvilHack 0.8.1, line 196
- ↑ src/makemon.c in EvilHack 0.8.1, line 2197
- ↑ EvilHack commit 59f3575 - "New branch: Vecna's domain (part one)."
- ↑ EvilHack commit f0d1352 - "New branch: Vecna's domain (part two) - artifacts, Kas (unique monster)."
- ↑ EvilHack commit 919cd95 - "New branch: Vecna's domain (part three) - levels, minor tweaks."
