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Xul caught up to Lethes in [[Ashwold Cemetery]], where he found her torturing a [[Bramden|member]] of the [[Wortham Guard]]. She revealed that she was seeking the power of the [[Worldstone]], and wanted to know the location of [[Queen Asylla]]'s tomb. She summoned [[undead]] minions to cover her escape, as the creature attacked Xul. He was aided by a [[Classes#Diablo Immortal|group of heroes]], whom he thanked for their aid. He headed after Lethes, while leaving them to tend to the wounded guard. |
Xul caught up to Lethes in [[Ashwold Cemetery]], where he found her torturing a [[Bramden|member]] of the [[Wortham Guard]]. She revealed that she was seeking the power of the [[Worldstone]], and wanted to know the location of [[Queen Asylla]]'s tomb. She summoned [[undead]] minions to cover her escape, as the creature attacked Xul. He was aided by a [[Classes#Diablo Immortal|group of heroes]], whom he thanked for their aid. He headed after Lethes, while leaving them to tend to the wounded guard. |
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Revision as of 12:45, 9 September 2020
Xul is a Necromancer.
Biography
Xul at the start of his journey
Hailing from the southern swamps, long hours of study in dank mausoleums made Xul's skin pale and corpselike, his figure, skeletal, and most people shunned him for his particular looks and ways. Though his goals were often aligned with the forces of Light, some did not think that these ends could justify his foul means.[1]
Hunting Diablo
- Deckard Cain(src)
Xul allied with a group of fellow heroes, and pursued the Dark Wanderer — a vessel for the Lord of Terror. It culminated with the defeat of the Prime Evils, but also much loss, including the destruction of the Worldstone.[2] Despite the warnings of the Horadric scholar Deckard Cain as to what the event might portend for Sanctuary, the heroes disbanded and returned to their homes and families.[3] Despite this, Cain would look favorably upon Xul in later years.[4]
Apprentices
A now older Xul
Now a master necromancer, Xul returned to the Priests of Rathma cloaked in foreign garb. He chose to mentor an apprentice, a promising student named Mehtan.[5] Mehtan looked favorably upon his master and continued to seek to preserve the Balance.[6]
At some point, Xul took Lethes as an apprentice. However, their relationship was strained, and Lethes believed that Xul was jealous of her, seeking to suppress her potential. Xul, in return, noted that Lethes had a disregard for life, and taught her at least one "painful lesson." Eventually, Lethes abandoned the Priests of Rathma.[7]
Ashwold Cemetery
"Xul...how I tire of your jealous attempts to suppress my potential. No. Now, with the power of the Worldstone at my command, I will obtain true dominion over the dead. Your entire lethargic order will be swept away and replaced by one with the ambition to reshape this corrupt world. You are a relic, old man, and you are no longer needed."
- Xul confronts Lethes(src)
Xul confronts his former apprentice
Xul caught up to Lethes in Ashwold Cemetery, where he found her torturing a member of the Wortham Guard. She revealed that she was seeking the power of the Worldstone, and wanted to know the location of Queen Asylla's tomb. She summoned undead minions to cover her escape, as the creature attacked Xul. He was aided by a group of heroes, whom he thanked for their aid. He headed after Lethes, while leaving them to tend to the wounded guard.
Xul found the body of Asylla's handmaiden, killed by Lethes. He was joined by the heroes he had encountered earlier, before summoning the woman's spirit. The handmaiden revealed that she had been tortured into revealing the tomb's location, before Lethes had killed her. She in turn revealed its location to Xul and the heroes. Xul told the heroes to pursue Lethes, while he remained to ensure that the handmaiden's body was properly interred.
Xul caught up with the heroes at Ashwold Manor. There, he and the heroes discovered necrotic barriers errected by Lethes, along with a trio of Golems. He ordered the heroes to destroy the Golems in order to lower the barriers.[7]
In-game
Diablo II
Xul as the Diablo II Necromancer
Xul can be regarded as being the canonical representative of the Necromancer in Diablo II.
Diablo Immortal
Xul appears in Diablo Immortal as an NPC in the "Ashwold Cemetery" quest.
Heroes of the Storm
- For detailed information, see the respective article on Heroes of the Storm Wikia.
- Game Guide(src)
Xul appears as a male representative of the 'Necromancer' class in Heroes of the Storm.
He retains ability to apply a Curse on hit (implied to be Weaken), as well as Poison Nova, ability to Raise Skeletons and even Skeletal Mages, cast Bone Armor and Bone Prison. He can potentially learn Bone Spear, and his talents include Decrepify, Corpse Explosion, Amplify Damage and Skeleton Mastery.
He carries a dagger and a spectral scythe. His appearance is slightly different from that in Diablo II, possibly result of his age.
Trivia
- According to Heroes of the Storm, Mehtan was Xul's only apprentice. However, Diablo Immortal depicts Lethes as also being his apprentice.
References
- ↑ Necromancer, The Arreat Summit. Accessed on 2014-03-17
- ↑ Book of Cain
- ↑ The Order
- ↑ Book of Tyrael
- ↑ Heroes of the Storm
- ↑ Diablo III, Necromancer's Log
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Diablo Immortal, Ashwold Cemetery
Diablo I — Aidan (Warrior) • Jazreth (Sorcerer) • Moreina (Rogue)
Diablo II — Carthas (Paladin) • Cassia (Amazon) • Isendra (Sorceress) • Xul (Necromancer)
Diablo Immortal — The Shard-seeker
Diablo III — The Nephalem: Johanna* (Crusader) • Kharazim* (Monk) • Li-Ming* (Wizard) • Nazeebo* (Witch Doctor) • Sonya* (Barbarian) • "The Chosen" * (Necromancer) • Valla (Demon Hunter)
Diablo IV — The Wanderer
* denotes possible but unconfirmed canonical identity.