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== Overview ==
'''Akarist''' is a Circle of Thorns traitor now working with the heroes of Paragon, the first traitor [[Oranbega]] has had in aeons. Akarist is a renowned expert in demonic contracts, and his experience goes back to the days when the horde of the demoness [[Lilitu]] decimated the isle of Mu, more than 14000 years ago.<br /> So far, Akarist has been an invaluable information source about the history of Oranbega, Mu, and the roots of both villain groups, as well as a number of other magical issues. This makes him a prime target for his former compatriots of the [[Circle of Thorns]], and has made him no better in the eyes of his ancestral [[Mu]] enemies either.


Heroes can find him:

* on the mission [[Template:StoryArc The Library of Souls#Find Akarist|Find Akarist]], from [[Peter Stemitz]] or [[Allison King]], during the Story Arc [[Template:StoryArc The Library of Souls|The Library of Souls]] as an Agony Mage and an Enemy. (Levels 30-34)
* on the mission [[Template:StoryArc The Library of Souls#Help the soul within the crystal orient itself|Help the soul within the crystal orient itself]], from [[Peter Stemitz]] or [[Allison King]], during the Story Arc ''The Library of Souls'' as an Agony Mage and an Enemy. (Levels 30-34)
* on the mission [[Template:StoryArc The Library of Souls#Recover Zoria and Akarist|Recover Zoria and Akarist]], from [[Peter Stemitz]] or [[Allison King]], during the Story Arc ''The Library of Souls'' as a Pet and an Ally. (Levels 30-34)
* on the mission [[Cadao Kestrel#Rescue Akarist|Rescue Akarist]], from [[Cadao Kestrel]] as an hostage. (Levels 35-39)

:Note: ''During the mission '''Recover Zoria and Akarist''' he's presented as a Boss-level ally, but he's actually a Pet.''


Villains may find him:

* on the mission [[Archmage Tarixus#Capture the soul of Akarist|Capture the Soul of Akarist]], from [[Archmage Tarixus]], as an Agony Mage and an Enemy. (Levels 25-29)
* on the mission [[Johnny Sonata#Capture Akarist in another dimension|Capture Akarist in another dimension]], from [[Johnny Sonata]], as an Hostage (Levels 35-39)


An [[Archvillain]] version of him exists in [[Architect Entertainment]].  Originally, this incarnation of Akarist was used in [[Dr. Kahn Task Force]], but was eventually removed.

== Description ==
:''City of Heroes''

This Circle's mage gone rogue seems to be trutworthy. Certainly he's provided you with a lot of solid information. But you have to wonder whether you can really trust a man who lives in another person's body.

:''City of Villains''

The infamous [[Circle of Thorns]] traitor is your prisoner.  Now you just need to escape with him.

:''Architect Entertainment''

The ancient Oranbegan sorcerer known as Akarist was once a mortal man, over 14,000 years ago. In his original body, his magical powers were at their peak.

== Dialogue ==
Akarist will say the following when you encounter him:

{{NPC Text|title=During the ''Find Akarist'' mission|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''"I know that you are here, Hero. I know why you are here."''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"This time we must fight. But should you defeat me, I may have something for you."''}} 

{{NPC Text|title=During the ''Help the soul within the crystal orient itself'' mission|text=
'''Before combat:''' {{orange|needs data}}<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"Surprised to see me again? You shouldn't be!"''}}

{{NPC Text|title=During the ''Recover Zoria and Akarist'' mission|text=
'''Before combat:'''<br>
Akarist: ''"For the moment, I stay my hand. Count yourself lucky, Furias."''<br /> 
Agony Mage: ''"Don't make me laugh, Akarist. You're lucky we don't discorporate you."''<br>
'''Combat start:'''<br>
Agony Mage: ''"Destroy the intruder!"''<br>
'''Upon rescue:''' ''"For now, I will aid you against my brethen."''<br>
'''If recaptured:'''  {{orange|needs data}}<br>
'''If lost:''' {{orange|needs data}}<br>
'''If refound:''' {{orange|needs data}}}}

{{NPC Text|title=During the ''Capture the soul of Akarist'' mission|text=
'''Before combat:''' {{orange|needs data}}<br>
'''Combat start:''' ''"How do you like me now?"''<br />
'''At 75% Life:''' ''"Ouch!"''<br />
'''At 50% Life:''' ''"Don't make me find a new vessel!"''<br />
'''At 25% Life:''' ''"Perhaps we can work this out?"''<br />
'''Defeated:''' ''"Oh bother."''<br>
'''After defeating a player:''' ''"So sorry, chum!"''}}

{{NPC Text|title=During the ''Kidnap Akarist'' mission|text=
'''Before combat:'''<br>
Akarist:  ''"It's strange."''<br />
Akarist:  ''"This entire dimension is suffused with a mystic power."''<br />
Akarist:  ''"As if it was all the construction of a single vast consciousness."''<br />
Akarist:  ''"As if we were walking among the dreams of a god..."''<br />
Longbow guard: ''"Uh-huh.''<br />
'''Combat start:'''<br>
Akarist: ''"Oh.  A villain.  Let's get this over with."''<br />
Longbow guard:  ''"Not on our watch!"''<br />
Longbow guard 2:  ''"Get {{Character}}!"''<br />
'''Upon capture:'''<br>
''"I can smell the stench of a demonic contract on you."''<br />
''"I must assume my services as an expert in that field are demanded?"''<br />
''"Well, let's get moving before the [[Soldiers of Rularuu|Rularuu]] attack again."''<br />
'''If re-rescued by Longbow:'''  {{orange|needs data}}<br>
'''If lost:'''<br>
''"And here I am left to my own devices."''<br />
''"There are few things as depressing as an incompetant kidnapping."''<br />
'''If refound:''' ''"Very well, let's continue this."''<br />
'''Upon reaching exit:''' ''"Well, let's see where this leads me."''}}

== Powers ==
As an enemy, he has the usual powers for an Agony Mage:

''Powers''

{{Power|[[File:GravityControl Crush.png|22px]]| Crush| Ranged, Low Smash Damage, Foe Immobilize, -Fly| Creates a localized gravitational field strong enough to Immobilize a single foe. Crush can also bring down flying entities. This power is very accurate and deals some crushing damage over time. All mezzes used by the Agony Mage are only used when foes mez protection is turned on so either turn off mez protection to protect yourself from these high magnitude holds or deal with it and  use inspirations.}}

{{Power|[[File:GravityControl GravityDistortion.png|22px]]| Gravity Distortion| Ranged, Foe  Hold| Causes a single foe to experience an intensely misshapen gravitation field, rendering them unable to take any action. As previously said in crush this power will only be used when mez protection is on.}}

{{Power|[[File:ShadowFighting_ShadowPunch.png|22px]]| Falchion| Melee, Lethal/Negative, Low Damage| This small curved short sword has been enchanted to channel negative energy damage to its victim.}}

{{Power|[[File:KineticBoost SiphonPower.png|22px]]| Siphon Power| (Ranged, Self +Damage) Foe -Damage| The Ruin Mage has siphoned your power and reduced your damage potential to strengthen her own.}}

{{Power|[[File:FireBlast_Inferno.png|22px]]| Kamikaze| Suicide Special (Point Blank Area of Effect, Energy)| Circle Mages will detonate themselves in a crisis, and attempt to take a few foes with them. This power is interruptible.}}

{{Power|[[File:Empathy AbsorbPain.png|22px]]| Absorb Pain| Ally +Hit Points, Self -Hit Points| This power has only a tiny endurance cost, but dramatically heals an ally's wounds by sacrificing some of your own health.}}


As an ally, he has the usual powers of a Fire Thorn Caster:

''Powers''

{{Power|[[File:FireBlast_Flare.png|22px]]| Flares| Ranged, Fire, Damage over Time, Fire| A quick attack that throws Flares at the target. Little damage, but very fast. }}

{{Power|[[File:FireBlast_FireBall.png|22px]]| Fire Ball| (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Fire| A Fireball consumes a targeted foe, and any other enemy in a tight radius. Anyone in that area is burned and damaged over a short period of time.}}

{{Power|[[File:FireManipulation RingofFire.png|22px]]| Ring of Fire| Ranged, Damage over Time (Fire), Foe Immobilize| Immobilize your target in a Ring of Fire. Deals some Damage over Time. Very accurate! Most resilent foes may require multiple Fire Rings to Immobilize.}}

{{Power|[[File:FireManipulation Consume.png|22px]]| Consume| Ranged, Fire, Self +Endurance|
The Caster can Consume some fuel from his nearby enemies to recover Endurance.}}

{{Power|[[File:FireTrap Soot.png|22px]]| Char| Ranged, Foe Hold| Incapacitates a targeted foe at a distance by Charring him with soot and cinders around him.}}


As an Archvillain, he has the combined powers of the [[Circle_of_Thorns#Special_Bosses|Arch-Mages]], complete with their unusual resistances of 75% to all damage, added on top of standard Archvillain resistances.

''Powers in Architect Entertainment''

*Resistance
*Resistance
*Dominate
*Mesmerize
*Psychic Scream
*Scramble Thoughts
*Fortitude
*Stone Prison
*Earthquake
*Fossilize
*Crush
*Gravity Distortion
*Siphon Power
*Absorb Pain
*Chill of the Night
*Dark Pit
*Gloom
*Tenebrous Tentacles
*Twilight Grasp

== Historical ==
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* Akarist previously existed in the [[Dr. Kahn Task Force]] on the final mission as an [[Archvillain]] enemy apparently working for [[Reichsman]], but due to player complaints about inconsistency with his known background and lore, he was replaced with a new [[Malta Operatives]] Archvillain, [[Gyrfalcon]].



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