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| + | :''"The Lacuni - or panther-men, as they are sometimes called - have inhabited the desert wastes east of [[Caldeum]] for thousands of years. The large males are the tribes' leaders are protectors, while the agile females are expert hunters. Mostly, they are primitive and reclusive creatures, although they will attack if cornered or hungry."''<br />—[[Abd al-Hazir]]<ref name = "D3A2">''[[Diablo III]]'', ''[[Act II (Diablo III)|Act II]]''</ref> |
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| − | The '''Lacuni''' are the race of Panther people that inhabit the harsh deserts of [[Aranoch]]. They have appeared in [[Diablo II]] as Panther Women and have been mentioned in [[Diablo III]] Lore, where their official name was revealed. |
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| + | [[File:Lacuni.jpg|thumb||250px|A pack of lacuni]] |
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| + | The '''Lacuni''', otherwise referred to as '''Panther-men'''<ref name = "D3A2"/> or '''Sabre Cats'''<ref name = "SC">[http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/monsters/act2-sabrecat.shtml Sabre Cat], ''The Arreat Summit''. Accessed on 2014-03-17</ref> are a feline race found in [[Sanctuary]]. |
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| − | The Lacuni appear as stereotypical Cat-people, with feline features present in the basic humanoid body structure. Although their facial features cannot be identified clearly due to the low resolutions of the previous games, they certainly have cat-like features like pointed ears and whiskers. |
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| + | [[File:Lacuni-female.jpg|thumb|A female lacuni]] |
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| + | Lacuni are bipedal, intelligent beings with many feline features.<ref name = "SC"/> Males are larger than the more agile females.<ref name = "D3A2"/> Their limbs have four digits and have shown to be able to move both bi-pedally and in a more quadrapedal manner.<ref name = "TAD3">''[[The Art of Diablo III]]''</ref> Their savagery is unmatched in all of [[Sanctuary]].<ref>''[[Diablo III]]'', ''[[Lacuni Prowlers]]''</ref> |
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| + | Lacuni hair is useful in the use of [[blood magic]] for the creation of [[Butcher Demon]]s (or similar constructs).<ref>''[[Book of Adria: A Diablo Bestiary]]''</ref> |
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| − | They are bipedal and can walk and run with short bursts of speed, very much like real world Felines. It may be noted that they have digitigrade hind limbs, which causes their bodies to be hunched forward in order to maintain their balance. |
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| + | According to legend, the lacuni are [[magic]]al outcasts from [[Askari]] society. Legends tell of an [[Amazon]] who lived long ago, and was skilled with the use of the [[Javelin (Diablo II)|javelin]]. Seeking power and fame, she made a bargain with a [[Lesser Evil]]. In exchange for her service, she was transformed into a sleek, catlike form, with the promise that her legacy would never die. If any truth to the legend exists, then this legacy endures with the lacuni to this day.<ref name = "THAB">''[[To Hell and Back]]''</ref> |
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| + | Of what is known as fact, lacuni were originally found only in the jungle environments of [[Kehjistan]], trading freely with the cities there.<ref name = "SC"/> But by the [[Timeline#The Birth of Civilization|time]] of [[human]] civilization, the lacuni had spread north to the desert wastes surrounding [[Caldeum]]<ref name = "D3A2"/> and at some point, also into [[Aranoch]]. Although always considered somewhat aloof and untrustworthy, the lacuni never before behaved in a threatening manner toward human society. Such was the status quo until around the time of the [[Darkening of Tristram]], when lacuni marauders began roaming Aranoch. Many blamed the disappearance of whole caravans upon them.<ref name = "SC"/> Brother [[Fyntana]] of the [[Monks of Ivgorod]] attempted to purge Aranoch of the lacuni, but apparently failed.<ref>''[[Diablo III]]'', ''[[Panther's Claw]]''</ref> |
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| − | The Lacuni society is mostly matriarchal, with women taking a more dominant role in their predatory lifestyle. What the male members are engaged in, or if they even exist is not known. The Lacuni use whips to subdue their prey, and use heavy or medium armor in their hunting expeditions. They are proficient in the use of [[Throwing Potions]] and [[Javelins]], which makes them a fearsome threat to wandering adventurers in the desert. |
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| + | By [[Timeline#1285|1285]], a variant breed of lacuni called "snow lacuni" could be found in the [[Dreadlands]].<ref>''[[Diablo III]]'', ''[[Act III (Diablo III)|Act III]]''</ref> |
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| + | ===Society=== |
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| + | [[File:Lacuni-warrior.png|thumb|A lacuni warrior]] |
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| + | Lacuni society is patriarchal—males serve as tribe leaders while females act as huntresses.<ref name = "D3A2"/> These females have a heirarchy of their own, and work together to surround their prey. Often some members of a pack will risk attacks of opportunity to get beyond a foe to allow the pack to encircle them.<ref name = "THAB"/> |
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| + | While most lacuni attack with melee weapons, others have become fond of harassing their enemies with javelins or by [[Throwing Potions|throwing potions]].<ref name = "Slinger">[http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/monsters/act2-slinger.shtml Slinger], ''The Arreat Summit''. Accessed on 2014-03-17</ref> [[Huntress]]es disdain melee and often flee it to find better ranged attack vantages, while [[Hell Cat]]s (lacuni that consort with [[demon]]s) always walk with open claws.<ref name = "THAB"/> Yet despite this, lacuni are primitive and reclusive creatures, and will only attack if cornered or hungry.<ref name = "D3A2"/> If desparate enough, they will feed on the bodies of [[human]]s.<ref>''[[Diablo III]]'' ''[[On the Desolate Sands]]''</ref> |
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+ | Lacuni appear in the [[The Secret of the Vizjerei|second act]] of ''[[Diablo II]]'' under the name of "Panther Women." They were split up into two distinct groups: the melee, whip-wielding [[Sabre Cat]]s, and the ranged [[Spear Cat]]s. The player only fights female members of the species. They can be found wandering the open areas of the desert and guarding exotic treasures. |
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| + | ===Diablo Immortal=== |
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| + | Lacuni are encountered as enemies in ''[[Diablo Immortal]]''.<ref>2018-11-05, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=UT-lDGBPOAk BlizzCon 2018 Diablo Immortal Gameplay]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2018-11-09</ref> |
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| + | ===Diablo III=== |
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| − | The Lacuni had their name officially revealed in the Lore of the [[Khazra]], the Goatmen, who also had their official name revealed in the same article. They have been mentioned as an indigenous species in Aranoch. Blizzard representative known as Bashiok has confirmed that the Lacuni will be appearing in Diablo 3. |
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| + | [[File:Lacuni Ripper.jpg|thumb|The Lacuni Ripper]] |
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| + | Two major types of lacuni appear in ''[[Diablo III]]''—the [[Lacuni Huntress|Huntress]] and the [[Lacuni Warrior|Warrior]]. They are all found in the game's [[Act II (Diablo III)|second act]]. Female lacuni still use their grenade attacks, while male lacuni dual-wield huge swords. |
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| + | [[Act III (Diablo III)|Act III]] features 'Snow' Wintersbane Lacuni, which bear no difference from their desert kin apart from color. They are only encountered in [[Caverns of Frost]] and [[Icefall Caves]], most famous of them being [[Chiltara]]. |
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| − | Two types of Lacuni have been confirmed for Diablo 3 so far, the [[Lacuni Huntress|Huntress]] and the much larger [[Lacuni Warrior|Warrior]]. |
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| + | There is a legendary item in the game: [[Lacuni Prowlers]], which are among the few bracers that provide increased attack and movement speed. Lacuni heroes also sometimes drop the [[Urn of Quickening]]. |
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| + | Concept art for Diablo III shows a lacuni foe called the "Lacuni Ripper." Artwork of an elderly male lacuni shaman and a female, masked priestess also appear in ''[[The Art of Diablo III]]''.<ref name = "TAD3"/> These lacuni are not present in the final game. |
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Revision as of 09:11, 15 August 2020
- "The Lacuni - or panther-men, as they are sometimes called - have inhabited the desert wastes east of Caldeum for thousands of years. The large males are the tribes' leaders are protectors, while the agile females are expert hunters. Mostly, they are primitive and reclusive creatures, although they will attack if cornered or hungry."
—Abd al-Hazir[1]
A pack of lacuni
The Lacuni, otherwise referred to as Panther-men[1] or Sabre Cats[2] are a feline race found in Sanctuary.
Lore
Phisiology
A female lacuni
Lacuni are bipedal, intelligent beings with many feline features.[2] Males are larger than the more agile females.[1] Their limbs have four digits and have shown to be able to move both bi-pedally and in a more quadrapedal manner.[3] Their savagery is unmatched in all of Sanctuary.[4]
Lacuni hair is useful in the use of blood magic for the creation of Butcher Demons (or similar constructs).[5]
History
According to legend, the lacuni are magical outcasts from Askari society. Legends tell of an Amazon who lived long ago, and was skilled with the use of the javelin. Seeking power and fame, she made a bargain with a Lesser Evil. In exchange for her service, she was transformed into a sleek, catlike form, with the promise that her legacy would never die. If any truth to the legend exists, then this legacy endures with the lacuni to this day.[6]
Of what is known as fact, lacuni were originally found only in the jungle environments of Kehjistan, trading freely with the cities there.[2] But by the time of human civilization, the lacuni had spread north to the desert wastes surrounding Caldeum[1] and at some point, also into Aranoch. Although always considered somewhat aloof and untrustworthy, the lacuni never before behaved in a threatening manner toward human society. Such was the status quo until around the time of the Darkening of Tristram, when lacuni marauders began roaming Aranoch. Many blamed the disappearance of whole caravans upon them.[2] Brother Fyntana of the Monks of Ivgorod attempted to purge Aranoch of the lacuni, but apparently failed.[7]
By 1285, a variant breed of lacuni called "snow lacuni" could be found in the Dreadlands.[8]
Society
A lacuni warrior
Lacuni society is patriarchal—males serve as tribe leaders while females act as huntresses.[1] These females have a heirarchy of their own, and work together to surround their prey. Often some members of a pack will risk attacks of opportunity to get beyond a foe to allow the pack to encircle them.[6] While most lacuni attack with melee weapons, others have become fond of harassing their enemies with javelins or by throwing potions.[9] Huntresses disdain melee and often flee it to find better ranged attack vantages, while Hell Cats (lacuni that consort with demons) always walk with open claws.[6] Yet despite this, lacuni are primitive and reclusive creatures, and will only attack if cornered or hungry.[1] If desparate enough, they will feed on the bodies of humans.[10]
In game
Diablo II
Lacuni appear in the second act of Diablo II under the name of "Panther Women." They were split up into two distinct groups: the melee, whip-wielding Sabre Cats, and the ranged Spear Cats. The player only fights female members of the species. They can be found wandering the open areas of the desert and guarding exotic treasures.
Diablo Immortal
Lacuni are encountered as enemies in Diablo Immortal.[11]
Diablo III
The Lacuni Ripper
Two major types of lacuni appear in Diablo III—the Huntress and the Warrior. They are all found in the game's second act. Female lacuni still use their grenade attacks, while male lacuni dual-wield huge swords.
Act III features 'Snow' Wintersbane Lacuni, which bear no difference from their desert kin apart from color. They are only encountered in Caverns of Frost and Icefall Caves, most famous of them being Chiltara.
There is a legendary item in the game: Lacuni Prowlers, which are among the few bracers that provide increased attack and movement speed. Lacuni heroes also sometimes drop the Urn of Quickening.
Development
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Concept art for Diablo III shows a lacuni foe called the "Lacuni Ripper." Artwork of an elderly male lacuni shaman and a female, masked priestess also appear in The Art of Diablo III.[3] These lacuni are not present in the final game.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Diablo III, Act II
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Sabre Cat, The Arreat Summit. Accessed on 2014-03-17
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Art of Diablo III
- ↑ Diablo III, Lacuni Prowlers
- ↑ Book of Adria: A Diablo Bestiary
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 To Hell and Back
- ↑ Diablo III, Panther's Claw
- ↑ Diablo III, Act III
- ↑ Slinger, The Arreat Summit. Accessed on 2014-03-17
- ↑ Diablo III On the Desolate Sands
- ↑ 2018-11-05, BlizzCon 2018 Diablo Immortal Gameplay. YouTube, accessed on 2018-11-09
Sabre Cats — Huntress • Sabre Cat • Night Tiger • Hell Cat
Spear Cats — Slinger • Spear Cat • Night Slinger • Hell Slinger
Diablo Immortal — Lacuni Hunter • Lacuni Slasher • Lacuni Huntress • Lacuni Stalker
Diablo III — Lacuni Warrior • Lacuni Huntress