Kirtimukha
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Job: Beastmaster Notorious Monster |
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| Zone | Level | Drops | Steal | Spawns | Notes |
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| Fort Karugo-Narugo (S) | 64-65 | 1 | A, H, Sc ~7,500 HP ??? MP | ||
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Notes:
- Lottery spawn from the Rafflesia around I-10 on the outdoor map, more-so towards the center of the position.
- Summons a Death Jacket as soon as it spawns. They are partied, per se, but pulling the Death Jacket from behind will not cause it to link (much like standard BST-type monsters, even with Kirtimukha detecting by sound).
Surrounding bees will link with Kirtimukha, regardless of having a Death Jacket currently with it or not.Appears that it must charm, as Death Jacket flying right over the NM did not link.- Death Jackets that are spawned are immune to Sleep and Bind.
- Kirtimukha itself can be slept.
- Uses all the standard rafflesia TP moves (includes Bloody Caress used on charmed Death Jackets), plus Soothing Aroma, which causes charm.
- Duo'ed by 65rdm and 68pld tough fight bc of Rafflesia links
Historical Background
In Indian culture, the Kirtimukha is a decorative motif on Hindu temples, often placed over doorways. Its function was to serve as a protection, to ward off evil spirits (a threshold guardian, an element common to beliefs in many different cultures). The Kirtimukha is a hostile-looking demon face, often bearing horns, fangs, bulging eyes, and a gaping mouth. It is often known as ‘the Face of Glory’. In Sanskrit, Kirti means “glory” and mukha means “face, mask”.
The Kirtimukha also appears in Buddhist architecture & art. When in association with the samsara (wheel of life, death, reincarnation), it is a symbol of impermanence (it often has an entire body in this depiction), but when depicted alone, it is considered an auspicious symbol and also has the same function in Indian culture, to ward away evil.
