int stepdown_value(int base_value, int stepping, int first_step, int last_step, int ceiling_value);

int stepdown_value(int base_value, int stepping, int first_step,
                   int last_step, int ceiling_value);

std::string get_linebreak_string(const std::string& s, int maxcol);

std::string get_linebreak_string(const std::string& s, int maxcol)
{
    std::string r = s;
    linebreak_string2(r, maxcol );
    return r;
}

#include "menu.h"

    const char *description; // mv: tmp string used for printing description

        getch();

        get_ch();

    textcolor (LIGHTGRAY);

    textcolor(LIGHTGRAY);

    switch (which_god)
    {
    case GOD_ZIN:
        description = "Zin is an ancient and revered God, dedicated to the establishment of order" EOL
                      "and the destruction of the forces of chaos and night. Valued worshippers " EOL
                      "can gain sustenance in times of need, blessings on their weapons, and a " EOL
                      "variety of powers useful in the fight against evil, but must abstain " EOL
                      "from the use of necromancy and other forms of unholy magic. Zin appreciates " EOL
                      "long-standing faith as well as sacrifices of valued objects.";
        break;

    const char* god_descriptions[NUM_GODS] = {
        // GOD_NO_GOD
        "",
        // 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.",

    case GOD_SHINING_ONE:
        description = "The Shining One is a powerful crusading deity, allied with Zin in the fight" EOL
                      "against evil. Followers may be granted blessings on their weapons and the " EOL
                      "ability to summarily dispense the wrath of heaven, but must never use any " EOL
                      "form of evil magic and should fight honourably. The Shining One appreciates" EOL
                      "long-standing persistence in the endless crusade, as well as the dedicated " EOL
                      "destruction of unholy creatures.";
        break;

        // TSO
        "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.",

    case GOD_KIKUBAAQUDGHA:
        description = "Kikubaaqudgha is a terrible Demon-God, served by those who seek knowledge of" EOL
                      "the powers of death. Followers gain special powers over the undead, and " EOL
                      "especially favoured servants can call on mighty demons to slay their foes." EOL
                      "Kikubaaqudgha requires the deaths of living creatures as often as possible," EOL
                      "but is not interested in the offering of corpses except at an appropriate" EOL
                      "altar.";
        break;
    case GOD_YREDELEMNUL:
        description = "Yredelemnul is worshipped by those who seek powers over death and the undead" EOL
                      "without having to learn to use necromancy. Followers can raise legions of " EOL
                      "servile undead and gain a number of other useful (if unpleasant) powers." EOL
                      "Yredelemnul appreciates killing, but prefers corpses to be put to use rather" EOL
                      "than sacrificed.";
        break;

        // 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.",

    case GOD_XOM:
        description = "Xom is a wild and unpredictable God of chaos, who seeks not worshippers but" EOL
                      "playthings to toy with. Many choose to follow Xom in the hope of receiving" EOL
                      "fabulous rewards and mighty powers, but Xom is nothing if not capricious. ";
        break;

        // 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.",

    case GOD_VEHUMET:
        description = "Vehumet is a God of the destructive powers of magic. Followers gain various" EOL
                      "useful powers to enhance their command of the hermetic arts, and the most" EOL
                      "favoured stand to gain access to some of the fearsome spells in Vehumet's" EOL
                      "library. One's devotion to Vehumet can be proved by the causing of as much" EOL
                      "carnage and destruction as possible.";
        break;

        // 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. ",

    case GOD_OKAWARU:
        description = "Okawaru is a dangerous and powerful God of battle. Followers can gain a " EOL
                      "number of powers useful in combat as well as various rewards, but must " EOL
                      "constantly prove themselves through battle and the sacrifice of corpses" EOL
                      "and valuable items. Okawaru despises those who harm their allies.";
        break;

        // 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.",

    case GOD_MAKHLEB:
        description = "Makhleb the Destroyer is a fearsome God of chaos and violent death. Followers," EOL
                      "who must constantly appease Makhleb with blood, stand to gain various powers " EOL
                      "of death and destruction. The Destroyer appreciates sacrifices of corpses and" EOL
                      "valuable items.";
        break;

        // 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.",

    case GOD_SIF_MUNA:
        description = "Sif Muna is a contemplative but powerful deity, served by those who seek" EOL
                      "magical knowledge. Sif Muna appreciates sacrifices of valuable items, and" EOL
                      "the casting of spells as often as possible.";
        break;

        // 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.",

    case GOD_TROG:
        description = "Trog is an ancient God of anger and violence. Followers are expected to kill" EOL
                      "in Trog's name and sacrifice the dead, and in return gain power in battle and" EOL
                      "occasional rewards. Trog hates wizards, and followers are forbidden the use" EOL
                      "of spell magic. ";
        break;

        // 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.",

    case GOD_NEMELEX_XOBEH:
        description = "Nemelex is a strange and unpredictable trickster God, whose powers can be" EOL
                      "invoked through the magical packs of cards which Nemelex paints in the ichor" EOL
                      "of demons. Followers receive occasional gifts, and should use these gifts as" EOL
                      "much as possible. Offerings of any type of item are also appreciated.";
        break;

        // 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 "
        "followers are forbidden the use of spell magic. ",

    case GOD_ELYVILON:
        description = "Elyvilon the Healer is worshipped by the healers (among others), who gain" EOL
                      "their healing powers by long worship and devotion. Although Elyvilon prefers" EOL
                      "a creed of pacifism, those who crusade against evil are not excluded. Elyvilon" EOL
                      "appreciates the offering of weapons. ";
        break;

        // 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 gifts 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.",

    case GOD_LUGONU:
        description =
            "Lugonu the Unformed revels in the chaos of the Abyss. Followers are sent out" EOL
            "to cause bloodshed and disorder in the world, and must do so unflaggingly to" EOL
            "earn Lugonu's favour.";
        break;

        // 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 offering of weapons.",

    case GOD_BEOGH: 
        description = "Beogh is a deity worshipped by the cave orcs native to parts of the dungeon." EOL
                      "Only proper orcs may devote their service to Beogh, proving their devotion  " EOL
                      "with kills and remnants. Pious orcs may gain the priestly power of smiting. " EOL 
                      "Also, there are rumours that the orcs still look out for their Messiah. ";
        break;

        // 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.",

    default:
        description = "God of Program Bugs is a weird and dangerous God and his presence should" EOL
                      "be reported to dev-team.";
    }

        // Beogh
        "Beogh is a deity worshipped by the cave orcs native to parts of the "
        "dungeon. Only proper orcs may devote their service to Beogh, proving "
        "their devotion with kills and remnants. Pious orcs may gain the "
        "priestly power of smiting. "
        EOL
        "Also, there are rumours that the orcs still look out for "
        "their Messiah. "
    };

    cprintf("%s", description);
    //end of printing description

    const int numcols = get_number_of_cols();
    cprintf("%s", get_linebreak_string(god_descriptions[which_god],
                                       numcols).c_str());

    getch(); // wait until keypressed
}          //mv: That's all folks.

    if ( which_god == GOD_NEMELEX_XOBEH )
    {
        gotoxy(1, get_number_of_lines() - 2);
        textcolor(DARKGREY);
        cprintf("Inscribe items with !p or !* to avoid "
                "accidentally sacrificing them." EOL
                "Followers of Nemelex Xobeh use Evocations, not Invocations.");
    }
    get_ch();
}