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"Two decades ago, my mentor faced the forces of evil and emerged victorious. I cannot hope to surpass his achievements, but I will try to bring balance to the raging forces that threaten to tear the world asunder in these days. The spirits are restless near Caldeum, I must quiet them."

- Mehtan in his log(src)

Mehtan the Necromancer is a member of the Priests of Rathma and an NPC in Diablo III.

Biography[]

Mehtan was a student of Xul.[1] Mehtan later acknowledged that he could not surpass his mentor's achievements, but intended to nonetheless bring Balance to Sanctuary.[2]

The Restless Sands[]

"Well met, Master Mehtan. What have you discovered here?"
"Powerful spirits haunt these ruins. I was not strong enough to defeat them, but I was able to trap them. I fear the coven that invades the region will try to use the spirits for their nefarious purposes. But if you dare, you can try to put them to rest. Activate the totems to release the spirits, and be prepared to fight."

- The Nephalem and Mehtan(src)

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Mehtan in the desert

By 1285, Mehtan held the rank of Master Necromancer. The same year, he was in the Stinging Winds near Caldeum. Powerful spirits haunted the ruins in the area, but he was not powerful enough to defeat them (though he was able to track them). He feared that the Coven would try to use the spirits to further their goals.

Mehtan explained the situation to the Nephalem, instructing them to find and confront the spirits. The nephalem succeeded, and aided Mehtan when the Coven attacked. Mehtan could thus begin the work of freeing the spirits, though he feared the Coven would find other sources of power to exploit. Regardless, he bid his ally farewell.[3]

The Necromancer's Choice[]

"Death's minions threaten to overwhelm the living, so they must be culled. This beacon will draw many of Death's soldiers here to their demise. I was about to activate it."

- Mehtan(src)

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Mehtan in Westmarch

The Nephalem later encountered Mehtan in Westmarch. He was there to fight Malthael's Reapers by summoning them with a beacon, which the Nephalem activated. After defeating the Reapers, they spoke one last time before Mehtan departed.[4]

In-game[]

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Mehtan's character profile

Mehtan can randomly be found in the second act of Diablo III at the Stinging Winds. He initiates "The Restless Sands" event. In it, he and his skeletons will fight alongside the player if foes are near enough. At the end of the quest, he will drop his log. If player character is a Necromancer, they will recognize Master Mehtan.

Mehtan also has a chance of appearing briefly in Act V at the Hall of Dark Arts in Westmarch Commons. He starts the "Necromancer's Choice" event. At the end of the event, he will uncurse a radiant chest, allowing the Nephalem access to its contents.

He is referenced in flavor text of the Canem Mortem Liber.

Trivia[]

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  • According to Heroes of the Storm, Mehtan was Xul's only apprentice. According to Diablo Immortal however, Xul had at least one other apprentice named Lethes.
  • In the earlier versions of the game, Mehtan appeared in Caldeum by himself (in the flesh), but as of recent update, he summons his transparent astral projection instead.

References[]

Act I
Adenah the Curio Vendor
Alaric
Arghus the Collector
Beleaguered Farmer
Brother Malachi the Healer
Bron the Barkeep
Captain Rumford
Caravan Leader
Crazed Hermit
Deckard Cain
Eran
Ghost of the Cow King
Karyna
Kyr the Weaponsmith
Lady Dunhyld
Leah
Lloigor the Crazed
Mayor Holus
Mira Eamon
Nek the Brawler
Queen Asylla
Radek the Fence
Rodger the Alchemist
Sasha
Tashun the Miner
The Ferryman
Tyrael
Vendel the Armorsmith
Verrall
Virgil
Wandering Tinker
Warriv
Willa Rathe
Wounded Man
Act II
Adria
Aleran
Asheara
Brother Ghaine the Healer
Caliem
Captain Davyd
Captain Ravan
Caravan Leader
Damius
Hakan II
Iron Wolf Jarulf
Javad the Merchant
Jeran
Kadin
Kala
Kohin
Larra
Leah
Lieutenant Vachem
Lugo the Miner
Mehtan the Necromancer
Nek the Brawler
Netharaz
Rasheed
Sadeir the Innkeeper
Silmak the Fence
Squirt the Peddler
Thadar
Tilnan the Collector
Tyrael
Zaven the Alchemist
Zoltun Kulle
Act III
Adria
Andreus the Healer
Beryn
Botulph the Miner
Captain Haile
Drian
Former Mayor Holus
Garell the Quartermaster
Halmin the Alchemist
Ironsmith Maldonado
Leah
Lieutenant Clyfton
Lieutenant Lavail
Lieutenant Merityn
Litton the Fence
Markus
Marta
Messenger Martyns
Nek the Brawler
Nikola
Private Mattius
Sergeant Burroughs
Sergeant Dalen
Sergeant Pale
Tyrael
Vidar the Collector
Act IV
Andreus the Healer
Auriel
Botulph the Miner
Captain Haile
Damotrius
Garell the Quartermaster
Itherael
Litton the Fence
Nek the Brawler
Nikola
Tyrael
Act V
Brother Anselm
Brother Francis
Brycen
Captain Vonn
Clara
Derric
Diadra the Scholar
Emily
Elayne
Enkasi
General Torion
Guardian
Halbu
Halissa
Imperius
Isendra
Ivy
Jamella
Kyla
Lady Serena
Lorath Nahr
Lord Harold Snowe
Master Crusader
Master Necromancer Ordan
Mehtan the Necromancer
Nek the Brawler
Oswyn
Patriarch Anisim
Powell the Miner
Sergeant Samuels
Sophia
Tyrael
Zayl (Humbart Wessel)
Adventure Mode
Abd al-Hazir
Dane Bright
Djank Mi'em the PTR Vendor (PTR only)
Daivin the Adventurer
High Cleric
Kadala
King Kanai
Lorath Nahr
Orek
Quentin Sharpe
Skular
The Crazed Man
Tyrael
Urshi
Artisans
Covetous Shen
Haedrig Eamon
Myriam Jahzia
Zoltun Kulle (Kanai's Cube)
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