A temptress and a predator. Vaal legends say she crawled up from the blackest of pits during the creation of the world.
No, her beginnings were far more mundane, a mortal harlot whose endless lust for loin and lecherous delight saw her transformed into the very image of her dark desires.
'The Spinner of Shadows' they once called her. She sees herself as a regular goddess of love, and has the romantically forged temple to prove it.
That's where you'll find her. Yet there's little romance to the lady herself. At least, I doubt the corpses that now embrace her carapace would think so.
"
- Sin - "Arakaali" dialogue
"
Answering the call of a royal invitation, I visited the Spinner of Shadows as an emissary for a small and fragile alliance of gods. Mostly weak deities huddling together in terror of being consumed by their greaters. At this time, Queen Arakaali ruled an empire, and so invited me to gaze upon her mighty works with appropriate wonder.
If I'd looked past this pretense, I may have chanced to see her hidden desire to have me share her bed. For years I lay trapped in her webbed sheets. Some days she enjoyed my prowess, other days we enjoyed each other.
Yet, this illusion of love and leisure simply veiled the morbid reality that I was not free to leave. I languished under her bewitching spell until the day the spider was betrayed by her own flies, and sealed within that temple of her own fevered making.
"
- Sin - "The Spinner of Shadows" dialogue
From Eramir:
"
From what I can recall, Arakaali was a Vaal fertility goddess, a rather unsettling union of sexuality and mortality. Whilst usually presenting herself as a large arachnid, Arakaali would often assume human form, a ruse intended to lure mortals into the act of copulation. The entries were vague about the gender of her prey.
After satiating her carnal desires, she would then quench her divine thirst, draining her erstwhile lover of all bodily fluid. Her acolytes would then collect the dessicated husk and give it a decorative placement in Arakaali's unholy temple.
I fear that Silk knows not the true nature of the 'marriage' he so desperately seeks.
"
- Eramir "Arakaali" dialogue
From Yeena:
"
I have asked questions of Spirit and it has answered in dreams that wake me with screaming. Arakaali will suck all life from this land, leave only empty husks and dusty bones. There will be no Spirit, no us, no thing left to love and laugh.
Only husks and dust...and Arakaali.
"
- Yeena "Arakaali" dialogue
After killing Arakaali:
"
Many an artist of Azmerian descent has engaged in the sad worship of that sultry arachnid, but you looked her in those hypnotic eyes, and then ripped them out. She lies in her bed of sordid memory... alone.
A little of this spider yet creeps and crawls in my palm. A touch more power for my subduer of gods?
"
- Sin "Arakaali" dialogue after its death
"
You hear that? No? It is Spirit singing as does the fly who escapes the web. Yes, it is most happy with us... and with your strange friend there too.
He is a god, yes I can see that much. But why he helps you? Of all questions, that one you must have answer to.
Now I must return to Broken Bridge... so tired now. We will speak more of Silk and sorrow then.
You can upgrade his bonus for the pantheon by collecting the Captured Soul of Maligaro the MutilatorCaptured Soul of Maligaro the MutilatorThere is a story held by the ancient Vaal, in which the beautiful seductress Arakaali strode through towns, stealing the hearts of men, and turning to ash their lovers' desires. - "Legends of the Vaal" by Eramir, Scholar at TheopolisCannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character., Captured Soul of Armala, the WidowCaptured Soul of Armala, the WidowWhen the cold was at its strongest, Arakaali came, and like a farmer leading cattle to the slaughter, she drove her victims into the outer darkness. - "Legends of the Vaal" by Eramir, Scholar at TheopolisCannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character., and Captured Soul of The Primal OneCaptured Soul of The Primal OneRecords of Arakaali's violent reign suggest she kept her citizens sedated with 'juices of lust' and venoms of the spider. Perhaps her guise of seductress was in fact her way of farming those 'juices'. - "Legends of the Vaal" by Eramir, Scholar at TheopolisCannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character..
Related items
Item
Stats
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Arakaali's FangArakaali's Fang Fiend DaggerRune Dagger Physical Damage: (81-105) to (288.9-351) Chaos Damage: 1-59 Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: 1.20 Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires Level 53, 58 Dex, 123 Int40% increased Global Critical Strike Chance100% chance to Trigger Level 1 Raise Spiders on Kill (170-200)% increased Physical Damage Adds (8-13) to (20-30) Physical Damage Adds 1 to 59 Chaos Damage 15% chance to Poison on HitAll children must eat.
Divine VesselDivine VesselUnique Boss deals 10% increased Damage Unique Boss has 10% increased Attack and Cast Speed Unique Boss has 10% increased Life Unique Boss has 20% increased Area of EffectPower is a curious thing. It can be contained, hidden, locked away, and yet it always breaks free.Can be used in a personal Map Device, allowing you to capture the Soul of the Map's Boss. The Vessel containing the captured Soul can be retrieved from the Map Device. You must be in the Map when the boss is defeated.
Captured Soul of Puruna, the ChallengerCaptured Soul of Puruna, the ChallengerThough his mind decayed with each passing wave, the Brine King stood steadfast in his hatred, and wore it like a shell, protecting himself from his failure to sire a worthy heir.Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Captured Soul of Nassar, Lion of the SeasCaptured Soul of Nassar, Lion of the SeasThe fish-wives of Tsoatha rejoiced loudly as the Brine King descended into the great abyss, making merry while his blasphemous offspring slithered 'neath the icy waters...Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Captured Soul of Sumter the TwistedCaptured Soul of Sumter the TwistedSlumbering in the breach between worlds, the Brine King dreamt of a day he would rise, in triumph from the shivering depths and take back the Kingdom he once so ruthlessly culled.Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
to Arakaali
Captured Soul of Maligaro the MutilatorCaptured Soul of Maligaro the MutilatorThere is a story held by the ancient Vaal, in which the beautiful seductress Arakaali strode through towns, stealing the hearts of men, and turning to ash their lovers' desires. - "Legends of the Vaal" by Eramir, Scholar at TheopolisCannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Captured Soul of Armala, the WidowCaptured Soul of Armala, the WidowWhen the cold was at its strongest, Arakaali came, and like a farmer leading cattle to the slaughter, she drove her victims into the outer darkness. - "Legends of the Vaal" by Eramir, Scholar at TheopolisCannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Captured Soul of The Primal OneCaptured Soul of The Primal OneRecords of Arakaali's violent reign suggest she kept her citizens sedated with 'juices of lust' and venoms of the spider. Perhaps her guise of seductress was in fact her way of farming those 'juices'. - "Legends of the Vaal" by Eramir, Scholar at TheopolisCannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
to Solaris
Captured Soul of Forest of FlamesCaptured Soul of Forest of FlamesThe mud is cracked and dry. The fields now burn beneath the blistering sun. Even our children are dying in the streets! We've angered Solaris and so we pay tribute to appease her fiery heart...Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Captured Soul of Lord of the Ashen ArrowCaptured Soul of Lord of the Ashen ArrowWhen Solaris is angered, there must always be sacrifice. Our women have taken to mourning, they drag themselves through ash and glass, not wanting to give up our youth to the all-consuming flame.Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Captured Soul of Jorus, Sky's EdgeCaptured Soul of Jorus, Sky's EdgeTo take from the sun is to invite her wrath, and we've more than warranted her curse. The granaries were vacant, so we lessened our tribute to the sun thinking it would save our children, but they will die now regardless.Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
to Lunaris
Captured Soul of Sebbert, Crescent's PointCaptured Soul of Sebbert, Crescent's PointOnce beneath a moonlit sky, Lunaris bathed her child in the ocean's tide. Though the waters were frigid with icy death, the boy was sick and couldn't be healthy until he was silent, clean and still...Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Captured Soul of Captain Clayborne, The AccursedCaptured Soul of Captain Clayborne, The AccursedAnd so it was, that Lunaris, in her compulsion to nurture and protect, killed her son beneath the light of a waning moon. She stood silent, in trial before her tribe, as her fiery sister fought in vain to defend her...Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Captured Soul of It That FellCaptured Soul of It That FellBut Lunaris refused to admit any wrongdoing. She'd saved her child, had she not? He was safe now, buried beneath the dirt. Conviction gnarled around her fragile mind, and in her pride she rose to seat a deathless throne.Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
to Minor Gods
Tukohama: Captured Soul of Tahsin, WarmakerCaptured Soul of Tahsin, WarmakerTukohama stood in the door, blocking the sunlight from Hikatomanga and his family. The Father of War's retribution was inevitable, for it is known - man cannot cheat the gods without consequence...Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Abberath: Captured Soul of Renkarr, The Kiln KeeperCaptured Soul of Renkarr, The Kiln KeeperWhen the demon Goat plays his flute, And cloven hooves clip-clop your path, Pray the gods will hold you mute, And bless the fire on your hearth.Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Ryslatha: Captured Soul of Murgeth BogsongCaptured Soul of Murgeth BogsongRyslatha was flushed with pride as she watched her mindless spawn mature. Sharpening their mandibles, her children slithered from the hive, eager to devour all the creatures that frequented the ancient woods.Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Ralakesh: Captured Soul of Drek, Apex HunterCaptured Soul of Drek, Apex Hunter"Lock the gates and build the walls!" came the rallying cry, "Let those of Ralakesh take care of those of Ralakesh!" - The God Behind The WallCannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Gruthkul: Captured Soul of Erebix, Light's BaneCaptured Soul of Erebix, Light's BaneThe earth shakes, moon eclipses black. Graveyards quake, crops turn to ash, as the grieving mother weeps. Oceans boil and wind ravages home. We feel famine inside our bones, as the grieving mother, Gruthkul weeps.Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Yugul: Captured Soul of SallazzangCaptured Soul of SallazzangIn nature, there are many feelings exclusive only to man. But terror is not one. Terror flourishes in our world, transcending all things. It is the bedrock on which our great cosmos is formed. I am Yugul and I deign to understand this mystery, to explore its depths and unlock its secrets...Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Shakari: Captured Soul of Terror of the Infinite DriftsCaptured Soul of Terror of the Infinite Drifts"So it's true." Shakari thought, as she took her final breath. "My father, Sin, wishes me dead. And he has sent his rabid dog to do it..."Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
Garukhan: Captured Soul of Drought-Maddened RhoaCaptured Soul of Drought-Maddened RhoaGarukhan wished once more for the skies. If she were to die, she wanted it to be up there in the clouds. This world had never been her home. She required greater things. She required adventure. But die she would, here in the dirt...Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.