Lucien

Lucien is a powerful Zamorakian Mahjarrat and necromancer. He arrived in Gielinor in the Second Age, prior to the great Wars of the Gods. For many years he seemingly faded from strength, but in recent years he has begun to return to power. He has now regenerated enough to attempt an assault on Zamorak's authority by positioning himself as the Lord of the Mahjarrat, presumably by using the Stone of Jas and Staff of Armadyl to afford him control over the very foundations of life itself.

Lucien plays a prominent role in the Temple of Ikov quest. During the quest, he gives players the Pendant of Lucien, a sign of his following. If the player ultimately chooses the path of Armadyl during the quest, they kill him, although he is able to resurrect himself and re-enter the world. He also has a crucial role in While Guthix Sleeps, having finally shed his misleadingly frail form to become the skeletal necromancer that he truly is.

Skills and Abilities
In physical combat, Lucien is laughably weak. During the Temple of Ikov quest, should players fight him, he is only level fourteen and attacks by hitting players with his staff. Viggora, a former ally of Lucien who was condemned to an eternity as a spirit by Zaros, commented that his efforts to lift a sword were amusingly pathetic.

Despite his lack of strength during the quest, it has been suggested that he is far more powerful than he leads players to believe. Lucien is capable of summoning vast undead armies large enough to besiege cities and has even been rumored to possess the magical ability to conceal god artifacts and assume control over them. He is also able to read minds and even slightly control them, as shown when you try to kill him without an Armadyl pendant. He is also very intelligent, a trait that other Mahjarrat (such as Hazeel) do not have.

As Lucien is a Mahjarrat, he is far more dangerous than any human. He has lived for over five-thousand years since his arrival in Gielinor from Freneskae, and has the ability to enter a state of healing that will repair all but the most fatal of wounds. He likely possesses multiple physical forms, as do most Mahjarrat. He can also, as a necromancer, bring himself back from dead with even more brawn and intellect.

Arrival in Gielinor
In the Second Age, the Menaphite god Icthlarin brought the Mahjarrat to Gielinor from Freneskae. The Mahjarrat, Lucien among them, had been enslaved by the desert god, although some have suggested that they never fully succumbed to his rule.

For years the Mahjarrat served under their master, their war-like abilities frowned upon by Icthlarin. Two stories tell of their freedom from Icthlarin's rule. One states that Icthlarin was disgusted with their cruelty and abandoned them. Another says they willingly joined the cruel god Zaros and were liberated from Icthlarin's reign. Whatever the case, Zaros soon saw their usefulness and rallied them to his side. With their assistance, Zaros established a kingdom of unrivaled size and power, stretching to include modern-day northwestern Morytania, Misthalin, Asgarnia (it is unknown if the southern parts of modern Misthalin and Asgarnia also were part of the Zarosian empire), and the entire Wilderness.

Zamorak's Betrayal
Amongst the Mahjarrat's substantial numbers was Zamorak, a warlord that proved his strength on the battlefield countless times. He soon rose to the position of general, making him one of the most influential individuals in Zaros's army. Yet, despite his favour with the god, Zamorak had long silently plotted against the Empty Lord, and had already gained a considerable following. Amongst his followers was Lucien, a Mahjarrat who craved power and ancient knowledge above all else.

Through a long series of events, the Staff of Armadyl fell into Zamorak's hands. Believing a god weapon's could have the strength to overthrow Zaros, he led an army to Zaros's fortress and assailed it.

Zamorak attacked Zaros in his own chamber, while his allies such as Lord Drakan, Thammaron, Enakhra, Zemouregal, Hazeel, Viggora, and Lucien fought his bodyguards outside. Through pure luck, Zamorak impaled the Empty Lord and stole his godly powers. Zaros slowly faded from existence, cursing all those who aided Zamorak. Lucien, his blood flowing with powerful magics, was unaffected. It seems that he was the one who discovered the Saradominist spy Lennissa, though he knew she could come in useful at another time.

The gods, despite their rivalry, banished Zamorak for slaying one of their own. Lucien was amongst those that went into hiding in order to ensure his survival. Zamorak's banishment, however, was not to last.

The God Wars
Zamorak soon returned and rallied behind him an army with which he could conquer the world. Many other gods had also gained power, and soon a series of wars would engulf the world for 4,000 years, bringing it to the brink of destruction.

Lucien returned to Zamorak's side, using his necromancy abilities to assist his Lord. As few documents survived the Wars, little is known of Lucien's exact role. When Guthix awoke and ended the Wars, Lucien began to operate silently, secretly working to aid Zamorak in his return to power. It is revealed in While Guthix Sleeps that Lucien views himself as the successor of Zamorak, and he is willing to betray the God of Chaos in order to attain control over the Mahjarrat himself.

The Siege of Varrock
For two thousand years, Lucien would remain relatively quiet, forgotten by most save the Guardians of Armadyl. However, he was far from finished.

After the breaking of the Shield of Arrav, Lucien started creating an undead army. Before the shield was broken he couldn´t attack Varrock, as it would block his magicks and he was physically not strong enough to lead a siege. However, fortune was smiling upon him. In the year 154 of the Fifth Age, Lucien used this army to lead a massive assault on the city of Varrock. Assisted by powerful mages such as Solus Dellagar, Lucien's undead army seemed unstoppable. However, Varrock, still supplied with runes, was able to defeat Lucien's army easily. In fact, he was defeated so quickly that the majority of the population never learned his name, and only a few organisations such as the Temple Knights ever fully understood the attack.

It is unknown exactly what Lucien's goal in attacking the city was. Given his intelligence, it is unlikely he would have been defeated so easily unless he had a goal other than taking the city. His power reaches its peak in While Guthix Sleeps, as evidenced by his ability to annihilate opponents with surprising ease. He appears to be immune from projectile attacks.

Search for the Power Source
Lucien recently has begun to search for a power source of unknown nature. Enlisting the help of a mage and a warrior, Movario and Darve, he has begun to search for a mysterious source of energy.

Movario and Dave are currently investigating the Dorgesh-Kaan South Dungeon, where they believe the energy may be found. If players have a Pendant of Lucien equipped, the two will discuss their goal in detail. They both flee from the Temple of Guthix at the end of While Guthix Sleeps, seemingly overpowered by the player.

Ultimately, it is revealed that the "power source" Lucien was searching for is the Stone of Jas, an artifact the Gods made use of to construct the world and introduce magicks into it. With it, the Mahjarrat hopes that he will be able to assume control over life itself, in addition to absolute authority over all of the magicks in the realm. Presumably, he intends to use the stone to overwhelm Zamorak and force the kingdoms of the world into submission.

The Quest for the Staff of Armadyl
The following takes place during (and after) the Temple of Ikov quest.

In the current year 169 of the Fifth Age, Lucien enlisted the help of an adventurer. Not telling the adventurer who he was, he asked them to retrieve an ancient artifact known as the Staff of Armadyl from a temple north of East Ardougne.

The adventurer took one of two routes; they either took the Staff from the Guardians of Armadyl and brought it to Lucien, or they learned of his true identity and slew him. However, the efforts of the adventurer who guarded the staff were in vain. Movario has recently been able to steal the staff from the Guardians of Armadyl, as said in a note given to the adventurer by a Guardian of Armadyl.

Either way, Lucien is now traveling "North", where a number of Mahjarrat are now gathering. What he needs the Staff of Armadyl for is unknown.

Relations with Zemouregal
The following takes place during the Defender of Varrock quest.

Lucien has recently attempted to establish an alliance with the necromancer Mahjarrat Zemouregal. Sharathteerk his ambassador reveals that Lucien is also in search of an unknown artifact and that an alliance would be beneficial to both. Currently Zemouregal appears to be rejecting the idea.

While Guthix Sleeps
During While Guthix Sleeps, Lucien sheds his frail form and reveals himself to be a skeletal necromancer capable of raising the undead and easily slaying some of Glienor's greatest heroes, such as Hazelmere, with little effort. He nearly kills the player at his base when his false identity as Surok is compromised, and proceeds to slay six of the eight warriors that teleport to the battlefield with the order to rescue the player character and neutralize Lucien. It seemed inconceivable that warriors such as Hazelmere and Sloane could be taken down so effortlessly by Lucien, who was perceived as physically lacking among the Mahjarrat.

Soon, it is revealed that he intends to use the Stone of Jas to undermine Zamorak's authority and raise himself as the leader of the Mahjarrat (presumably by encouraging an uprising to dethrone Zamorak). He remarks that he will use the Stone of Jas's ability to regulate lifeforces in order to enslave the kingdoms of Glienor and re-establish Mahjarrat authority in the realm. At the Ancient Temple of Guthix, he teleports away with the Stone of Jas (notwithstanding Movario warning him that his research on the artifact is not yet complete) and summons two incredibly powerful undead demons to finish off the player.

It is unknown if Lucien intends to return to the North after securing the Stone of Jas.

Trivia

 * The name Lucien is similar to Lucifer (another name for Satan, but it is also the name for the Roman god of Light).
 * Unannounced: Lucien had his graphics revamped during the Varrock revamp. He used to look like a black mage with a black full helmet and dagger.
 * During Temple of Ikov, if the player selects a certain dialogue option, Lucien mentions that he has a daughter. Although virtually nothing is known about her, Lucien speaks of her as very weak and unworthy of respect. People think it is Betty, who is a witch residing in Port Sarim and the owner of a rune store. She appears to be wearing a Pendant of Lucien.
 * If you talk to him, his face is hidden by his hood, though you can see his mouth moving. This indicates he is capable of speaking himself, instead of using some form of magic to do so.
 * Lucien reveals that he intends to usurp Zamorak in While Guthix Sleeps by using the Stone of Jas to strengthen the Mahjarrat and control the lifeforce of the world. This could lead to a replication of the uprising that led to Zamorak attaining godhood and Zaros fading from existence.