Nyx Assassin/Lore


 * Nyx Assassin and zealot scarabs in general were described in a book from the Ultimyr Archives.
 * Nyx Assassin's carapace is made of chitin.
 * Nyx Assassin lives in the Hidden Hive.
 * Nyx Assassin can project his thoughts into those around him, as well as hear the thoughts of others. He uses this ability to hunt down nearby enemies, and to communicate.
 * Nyx Assassin's thoughts enter the minds of others in a subtle manner.
 * Among the zealot scarabs, the Nyx Assassins are considered a separate caste unto itself, and may be represented by more than one member at a time.
 * Black Arachnia has eaten several of Nyx Assassin's fellow zealot scarabs.
 * Nyx Assassin has loathed since his birth, for reasons unknown. Likewise, it appears Abaddon has defeated previous emissaries sent by Nyx.
 * According to Lanaya, the Hidden Ones are also interested in recruiting Nyx Assassin.
 * Nyx Assassin does not accept bribes.
 * Nyx Assassin believes that beings without armor or exoskeletons are not worthy to live.
 * Nyx Assassin once burrowed so deep into the earth that he struck a vein of crystals, which soon coated his exoskeleton.
 * Nyx Assassin may be the only scarab that wears armor over his carapace, as well as affix metallic claws into his chitin limbs.
 * Nyx Assassin has a special, magic resistant carapace that was the result of seven seasons of molting, grown with the help of alchemical substances.
 * Nyx Assassin sometimes imbues his claws with venom against a mysterious enemy, whose only weakness is that venom.
 * Nyx Assassin has been given the Sacred Orb by Nyx, which amplifies his abilities to track targets.

Friendships and rivalries
Allies meeting Nyx Assassin
 * Bount_ally_08.mp3  Nyx, show me what you can do.
 * monkey_ally_119.mp3 monkey_crown_ally_119.mp3   Who invited the zealot?
 * monkey_ally_120.mp3 monkey_crown_ally_120.mp3   Nyx, I don't wanna see you this battle.
 * Temp_ally_03.mp3  If you ever tire of serving Nyx, the Hidden Ones would have you.

Enemies killing Nyx Assassin
 * Abad_rival_08.mp3 Another emissary of Nyx, crushed.
 * Bount_rival_13.mp3 Nyx, you've disposed of your last victim.
 * Broo_rival_02.mp3 Nyx Assassin, I've some of your cousins in my larder.
 * Legcom_rival_24.mp3 Legcom_dem_rival_24.mp3  Never trust an assassin.
 * Legcom_rival_32.mp3 Legcom_dem_rival_32.mp3  Never trust an insect.
 * monkey_rival_120.mp3 monkey_crown_rival_120.mp3   No one tries to assassinate the Monkey King and lives!
 * Pain_specialcase_06.mp3 Oh! I almost missed you.
 * Weav_rival_05.mp3 What sort of bug are you, Assassin?

Others
 * Orac_prophecies_064.mp3  A vengeful fate whispers a cryptic phrase: nyx nyx nyx. What can it mean?
 * Legcom_duelhero_26.mp3 Legcom_dem_duelhero_26.mp3  I will crush you underfoot!
 * Legcom_duelhero_30.mp3 Legcom_dem_duelhero_30.mp3  No more hiding!