It was not unheard of for followers of Gaia to dabble in the more nefarious arts of dark alchemy, though that role was more typically reserved for those who dwelled in the shadow of Slern. Cicada, the Conductor of the Swarm, was one such result of this malicious experimentation. This perilous mutation began its life no different from any other locust, but it would seem that fate had other plans for this unfortunate insect. Through a cocktail of volatile and unknown potions, the beast grew exponentially larger and larger, constantly shedding out its stretched and unwanted layers to make way for a thicker and more malleable hide.

As the creature’s stature and sentience grew, so too did it’s mental capabilities, and with it, emerged a most peculiar aptitude for the science behind its very extraordinary existence… dark alchemy.

*Exclusive – Season of Conquest