Icius Perandus
Icius Perandus, sometimes referred to as "Scholar to the Empire", is a historical figure of Wraeclast and a member of the Perandus family.
He is mentioned on the Golden Pages, in Siosa's dialogue, in the now removed Perandus Scarabs, as well as in the flavour text of various items, such as 
Ahn's ContemptAhn's Contempt
Praetor CrownArmour: (257-444)
Energy Shield: (81-139)Requires Level 68, 62 Str, 91 Int+(15-20) to all Attributes
(60-140)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(60-70) to maximum Life
-1 to Maximum Power Charges
Gain (8-12)% of Physical Damage as Extra Chaos Damage while at maximum Power Charges
You take 50% reduced Extra Damage from Critical Strikes while you have no Power Charges"To touch it is to be overwhelmed with the need to carve your name into history.
A face no one remembers, yet once you have seen it, you will never forget."
- Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 48
and 
Chronicle of AtzoatlChronicle of Atzoatl"Grand plans were laid for a place called Atzoatl, though fierce bickering between its Architects is said to have stifled its development." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Research ReportRight click this item to view the Temple of Atzoatl.
Can be used in a personal Map Device to open portals to the Temple of Atzoatl in the present day.
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Lore
Icius was a scholar, historian, and collector, with a collection of several thousand artefacts called the "Antiquities Collection". His work explored the history and culture of several past and present civilizations including the primeval civilization, the Vaal, the Karui, and the Azmeri.
According to Siosa, Icius Perandus knew and worked under Malachai.
From Siosa's translation on the Golden Page:
My dearest Icius,
I have been enlightened beyond expectation. Your work in translating these artefacts is worthy of the highest recompense, and thus I am delighted to offer you a position in my personal laboratory. Please do not give your escorts any consternation. I would be most pained to see such a precious asset damaged in any way.
I very much look forward to working with you, Icius Perandus.
Your friend and admirer,
- Malachai, "Golden Page"
The exact relationship between Emperor Chitus and Icius is unknown, apart from sharing the same family name. However, Malachai was a thaumaturgist employed under Chitus, indicating a possible connection.
Icius hid the Golden Pages in the The Archives. According to the Rusted Perandus Scarab, Icius ceased his work under Malachai and later joined the Order of the Djinn. He was documented to have planned against theft of artefacts by Cadiro Perandus. Icius was also documented to have some role during the Cataclysm.
In version 3.16.0, Cadiro Perandus and the Perandus Scarabs were removed from the game, and the canonicity of Icius Perandus' history in the current timeline is unknown.
Perandus Scarabs
| Perandus Scarab Lore | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Flavour Text | ||
| Rusted | We plucked you from Malachai's torturous grasp, Icius Perandus, for a reason. Mankind is in grave peril. By accepting this scarab, you pledge your life. | ||
| Polished | By planning against the theft and plundering of artefacts by your family's patron, Cadiro, you have shown your intellect, Icius. The Order of the Djinn puts its faith in you. | ||
| Gilded | The dark day has come, Icius Perandus. Today either we succeed or humanity dies. Enact your plan. Prevent the fate of the Vaal from befalling the Eternal Empire! | ||
| Winged | We few who remain live in envy of those who do not. The land rots, the water is poison, and the air is fire. We curse you, Icius, for succeeding in saving us. | ||
Related items
Golden pages
| Item | Flavour Text |
|---|---|
Golden Page Golden Page"The Vaal were even more steeped in gem culture than our Emperor and his 'Gemlings'. It's an obsession as old as civilisation itself." - Icius Perandus  | "The Vaal were even more steeped in gem culture than our Emperor and his 'Gemlings'. It's an obsession as old as civilisation itself." - Icius Perandus |
Golden Page Golden Page"A communion... but with what? By all accounts, it wasn't God that the Vaal were trying to reach." - Icius Perandus  | "A communion... but with what? By all accounts, it wasn't God that the Vaal were trying to reach." - Icius Perandus |
Golden Page Golden Page"A waking Nightmare. Madness of the mind? Or madness of the flesh?" - Icius Perandus  | "A waking Nightmare. Madness of the mind? Or madness of the flesh?" - Icius Perandus |
Golden Page Golden Page"Siosa, your Slavery will cause them to overlook you. Your Karui Way will guide you. Your Humanity will shame us all." - Icius Perandus  | "Siosa, your Slavery will cause them to overlook you. Your Karui Way will guide you. Your Humanity will shame us all." - Icius Perandus |
Antiquities Collection
A collection of items compiled by Icius Perandus.
| Item |  | Flavour Text |
|---|---|---|
Ahn's Contempt Ahn's ContemptPraetor CrownArmour: (257-444) Energy Shield: (81-139)Requires Level 68, 62 Str, 91 Int+(15-20) to all Attributes (60-140)% increased Armour and Energy Shield +(60-70) to maximum Life -1 to Maximum Power Charges Gain (8-12)% of Physical Damage as Extra Chaos Damage while at maximum Power Charges You take 50% reduced Extra Damage from Critical Strikes while you have no Power Charges"To touch it is to be overwhelmed with the need to carve your name into history. A face no one remembers, yet once you have seen it, you will never forget." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 48 | 68 | "To touch it is to be overwhelmed with the need to carve your name into history. A face no one remembers, yet once you have seen it, you will never forget." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 48 |
Ahn's Heritage Ahn's HeritageColossal Tower ShieldChance to Block: 29% Armour: (783-1202) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 67, 159 Str+(10-20) to maximum Life(50-100)% increased Armour +(60-80) to maximum Life -1 to Maximum Endurance Charges -10% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage +6% Chance to Block +2% to all maximum Resistances while you have no Endurance Charges You have Onslaught while at maximum Endurance Charges"It's not Karui, Azmeri or even Vaal in origin, but one thing is certain. It is very, very old." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 46  | 67 | "It's not Karui, Azmeri or even Vaal in origin, but one thing is certain. It is very, very old." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 46 |
Ahn's Might Ahn's MightMidnight BladeOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (115-150) to (249-304) Critical Strike Chance: (5.75-6.25)% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 68, 213 Str, 113 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds (80-115) to (150-205) Physical Damage (15-25)% increased Critical Strike Chance -1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges 10% increased Area of Effect +100 Strength Requirement +50% Global Critical Strike Multiplier while you have no Frenzy Charges +(400-500) to Accuracy Rating while at Maximum Frenzy Charges"Impossibly heavy, yet the ancient edge is keen as any modern blade. A reminder that, in the end, when we lie in the bellies of worms, it is what we make that makes us." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 47  | 68 | "Impossibly heavy, yet the ancient edge is keen as any modern blade. A reminder that, in the end, when we lie in the bellies of worms, it is what we make that makes us." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 47 |
Chronicle of Atzoatl Chronicle of Atzoatl"Grand plans were laid for a place called Atzoatl, though fierce bickering between its Architects is said to have stifled its development." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Research ReportRight click this item to view the Temple of Atzoatl.Can be used in a personal Map Device to open portals to the Temple of Atzoatl in the present day. | 1 | "Grand plans were laid for a place called Atzoatl, though fierce bickering between its Architects is said to have stifled its development." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Research Report |
Seven-League Step Seven-League StepRawhide BootsEvasion: (13-18)50% increased Movement Speed Level Requirement reduced by 100 (Hidden)"Death can be outrun with these, but beware! In running from death, you may forget to live." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 202  | 1 | "Death can be outrun with these, but beware! In running from death, you may forget to live." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 202 |
Trypanon TrypanonGreat MalletTwo Hand Mace Physical Damage: 43-88 Critical Strike Chance: 100.00% Attacks per Second: 0.62 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 40, 131 Str30% increased Stun Duration on Enemies50% reduced Attack Speed This Weapon's Critical Strike Chance is 100%"Though ingenius instruments have been found, it seems surgery before thaumaturgy was not so delicate." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 3546  | 40 | "Though ingenius instruments have been found, it seems surgery before thaumaturgy was not so delicate." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 3546 |
Umbilicus Immortalis Umbilicus ImmortalisLeather BeltRequires Level 30+(25-40) to maximum Life(8-12)% increased maximum Life Regenerate 2% of Life per second Flasks do not apply to you Flasks you Use apply to your Raised Zombies and Spectres"The power of rebirth rivals that of immortality." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 3  | 30 | "The power of rebirth rivals that of immortality." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 3 |
Varunastra VarunastraVaal BladeOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (136.8-182) to (298.8-372) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 64, 113 Str, 113 Dex+460 to Accuracy Rating(80-100)% increased Physical Damage Adds (30-45) to (80-100) Physical Damage Grants (2-3) Mana per Enemy Hit Counts as all One Handed Melee Weapon Types"Painful suicide in the hands of a fool, Creative death in the hands of a master." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 2992  | 64 | "Painful suicide in the hands of a fool, Creative death in the hands of a master." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 2992 |
Zerphi's Last Breath Zerphi's Last BreathGrand Mana FlaskRecovers 170 Mana over 4.50 Seconds Consumes 10 of 30 Charges on useRequires Level 1850% increased Charges per use Grants Last Breath when you Use a Skill during Effect, for (450-600)% of Mana Cost"Proof that if you devote yourself to a god of death, you may be spared from its wrath." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 408Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.  | 18 | "Proof that if you devote yourself to a god of death, you may be spared from its wrath." - Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 408 |
Other
| Item | | Flavour Text |
|---|---|---|
Rebuke of the Vaal Rebuke of the VaalVaal BladeOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (95-144) to (187-226) Elemental Damage: (49-98) to (101-140), (49-98) to (101-140), 1 to (210-250) Chaos Damage: (49-98) to (101-140) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.43-1.56) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 64, 113 Str, 113 Dex+460 to Accuracy RatingAdds (49-98) to (101-140) Physical Damage Adds (49-98) to (101-140) Fire Damage Adds (49-98) to (101-140) Cold Damage Adds 1 to (210-250) Lightning Damage Adds (49-98) to (101-140) Chaos Damage (10-20)% increased Attack SpeedThough the Vaal revered peace, it would have been suicide for any culture to rouse them to war. - Icius Perandus, Scholar to the Empire.  | 64 | Though the Vaal revered peace, it would have been suicide for any culture to rouse them to war. - Icius Perandus, Scholar to the Empire. |