Kibbick's stupidity would lead to his gruesome death. He failed to see Teroenza's treachery and betrayal of Besadii. Durga to force the t'landa Til females (whom Teroenza had sneaked in) back to Nal Hutta. When Kibbick confronted the High Priest, Teroenza murdered Kibbick by repeatedly impaling him with his cranial horn.