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+%%%%
+No God
+
+"God is dead." -- Nietzsche (It's a bug if you ever see this.)
+%%%%
+random
+
+random (It's a bug if you ever see this.)
+%%%%
+Buggy
+
+Buggy (It's a bug if you ever see this.)
+%%%%
+Zin
+
+Zin is an ancient and revered God, dedicated to the establishment of
+order and the destruction of the forces of chaos and night. Valued
+worshippers can gain sustenance in times of need, blessings on their
+weapons, and a variety of powers useful in the fight against evil, but
+must abstain from the use of necromancy and other forms of unholy
+magic. Zin appreciates long-standing faith as well as sacrifices of
+valued objects.
+%%%%
+The Shining One
+
+The Shining One is a powerful crusading deity, allied with Zin in the
+fight against evil. Followers may be granted blessings on their
+weapons and the ability to summarily dispense the wrath of heaven, but
+must never use any form of evil magic and should fight honourably. The
+Shining One appreciates long-standing persistence in the endless
+crusade, as well as the dedicated destruction of unholy creatures.
+%%%%
+Kikubaaqudgha
+
+Kikubaaqudgha is a terrible Demon-God, served by those who seek
+knowledge of the powers of death. Followers gain special powers over
+the undead, and especially favoured servants can call on mighty demons
+to slay their foes. Kikubaaqudgha requires the deaths of living
+creatures as often as possible, but is not interested in the offering
+of corpses except at an appropriate altar.
+%%%%
+Yredelemnul
+
+Yredelemnul is worshipped by those who seek powers over death and the
+undead without having to learn to use necromancy. Followers can raise
+legions of servile undead and gain a number of other useful (if
+unpleasant) powers. Yredelemnul appreciates killing, but prefers
+corpses to be put to use rather than sacrificed.
+%%%%
+Xom
+
+Xom is a wild and unpredictable God of chaos, who seeks not
+worshippers but playthings to toy with. Many choose to follow Xom in
+the hope of receiving fabulous rewards and mighty powers, but Xom is
+nothing if not capricious.
+%%%%
+Vehumet
+
+Vehumet is a God of the destructive powers of magic. Followers gain
+various useful powers to enhance their command of the hermetic arts,
+and the most favoured stand to gain access to some of the fearsome
+spells in Vehumet's library. One's devotion to Vehumet can be proved
+by the causing of as much carnage and destruction as possible.
+%%%%
+Okawaru
+
+Okawaru is a dangerous and powerful God of battle. Followers can gain
+a number of powers useful in combat as well as various rewards, but
+must constantly prove themselves through battle and the sacrifice of
+corpses and valuable items. Okawaru despises those who harm their
+allies.
+%%%%
+Makhleb
+
+Makhleb the Destroyer is a fearsome God of chaos and violent death.
+Followers, who must constantly appease Makhleb with blood, stand to
+gain various powers of death and destruction. The Destroyer
+appreciates sacrifices of corpses and valuable items.
+%%%%
+Sif Muna
+
+Sif Muna is a contemplative but powerful deity, served by those who
+seek magical knowledge. Sif Muna appreciates sacrifices of valuable
+items, and the casting of spells as often as possible.
+%%%%
+Trog
+
+Trog is an ancient God of anger and violence. Followers are expected
+to kill in Trog's name and sacrifice the dead, and in return gain
+power in battle and occasional rewards. Trog hates wizards, and loves
+to see their magical books burn. Followers are forbidden the use of
+spell magic.
+%%%%
+Nemelex Xobeh
+
+Nemelex is a strange and unpredictable trickster God, whose powers can
+be invoked through the magical packs of cards which Nemelex paints in
+the ichor of demons. Followers receive occasional gifts, and should
+use these as much as possible. Offerings of any type of item are also
+appreciated. The Trickster may provide certain ways to improve one's
+chances at cards, but prefers those who trust to luck.
+%%%%
+Elyvilon
+
+Elyvilon the Healer is worshipped by the healers (among others), who
+gain their healing powers by long worship and devotion. Although
+Elyvilon prefers a creed of pacifism, those who crusade against evil
+are not excluded. Elyvilon appreciates the destruction of weapons.
+%%%%
+Lugonu
+
+Lugonu the Unformed revels in the chaos of the Abyss. Followers are
+sent out to cause bloodshed and disorder in the world, and must do so
+unflaggingly to earn Lugonu's favour. Lugonu expects followers to
+spread chaos and corruption in the overworld.
+%%%%
+Beogh
+
+Beogh is a deity worshipped by the cave orcs native to parts of the
+dungeon. Only orcs may devote their service to Beogh, and must prove
+their devotion by bloodshed and sacrifice. Devout followers of Beogh
+can smite their foes, and especially fervent devotees of Beogh may
+even gain followers of their own, for the orcs still look for their
+Messiah.
+%%%%