Xanthus

Ancient and embalmed in curses, Xanthus rises from his crypt to punish those who covet arcane power. Stalking the battlefield with unnatural purpose, he seeks out the strongest, most artifact-laden heroes and cuts them down with his devastating Withering Hand. Against well-equipped foes, he surges forward with surprising speed, empowered by their greed and his desire for arcane relics. His touch is ruinous—crippling limbs, shattering will, and sapping life with each swing.

Yet Xanthus is no mindless brute. He harbors a grim loyalty to the Undead, refusing to strike his own kind, leaving them free to maneuver unhindered around his tomb. This selective wrath makes him a unique tactical consideration, especially for warbands with undead allies. In death, Xanthus grants power to the bold: the Rod of Necromancy, a cursed artefact that turns any Hero into a vessel of fear.

Xanthus is a volatile force. Left alone, he can disrupt even the most careful plans; but those brave enough to strike him down may gain the power needed to tip the battle in their favor.