- Character description(src)
Alkor is a potion-dealer who resided in Kurast.
Biography[]
By 1264, Alkor was already a model of old age, with a balding head, flowing grey beard, and a gnarled old staff. He reeked of unwashed sweat and "other odors best left unsaid."[1]
As Kurast came under assault by demons, Alkor had good business with Asheara, who 'bought' a "potion of manliness" from him every week." He had no such luck with Natalya, however.
When a group of heroes came to Kurast in pursuit of the Dark Wanderer, he aided them in their goals.[2]
In-game[]
Alkor is an NPC from Diablo II, Act III. He is an alchemist, similar to Lysander in personality and wares. Alkor's shop is at the top of the map, where he sells various potions. He is also very fond of necromancers. Apparently, he has a number of odd potions, claiming that Asheara is a good customer as she buys a "potion of manliness" from him every week, although the latter is most likely Alkor's rude sense of humor.
He also claims to have a library of tomes. The pharmaceutical tomes would make sense for an alchemist, while the rest concern religious texts, which explains why Alkor is familiar with Lam Esen's Tome.
Dialogue[]
Greetings[]
- "Hello."
- "What?"
- "Yes?"
- "Greetings."
- "Go away."
- "What do you need?"
- "What can I do for you?"
- "What do you want?"
- "Good to see you."
- "Good to see you again."
- "Your presence honors me."
- "Hail to you, champion."
- "Thank you."
- "Thank you, avenger."
- "Good morning."
- "Good day."
- "Good evening."
- "I need your help."
- "Goodbye."
- "Farewell."
- "Yes, yes. Goodbye."
- (Return from Act III) "For the last time, stop pestering... Oh, it's you! Welcome. Welcome!"
Introduction[]
- General
Oh, you're new here, aren't you?
I am Alkor, the Alchemist. I dabble in potions and salves, and I can sell you some if you really need them.
But don't make a habit of coming here. I don't like to be disturbed while I'm studying!
Oh, you're a Necromancer, aren't you? I've heard that your kind use powerful potions and such to wake the dead and control spirits. I'd love to discuss what components you use some time.
I am Alkor, the Alchemist. I dabble in potions and salves, myself, and I can sell you some if you really need them.
...Feel free to drop by anytime.
Gossip[]
- Grimoire
- Potions
- Library
- Badgering
I'm surprised you made it here in one piece.
- Evil (Necromancer)
- Golden Bird (Cut)
The Golden Bird[]
- Quest Initiation
- After Initiate
- Early Return
- With Golden Bird
Busy yourself while I experiment with the ashes within it. Then, return and see what I have made for you.
- Upon Completion
Lam Esen's Tome[]
- Quest Initiation
There is a very special book which you must find for me. It was written long ago by a sage known as Lam Esen, who studied Skatsimi magic and the effects of the Prime Evils on the mortal world. The Black Book was lost when the Children of Zakarum took over this land.
Now, you must reclaim it without delay! Its knowledge may aid us in this dark time ahead.
- After Initiate
I should warn you. The Black Book is much sought after by both good and evil. Be wary.
- Early Return
- Upon Completion
Ah, but as for you...
Blade of the Old Religion[]
- After Initiate
The Gidbinn is an enchanted dagger - a religious artifact greatly valued by the Old Religion, Skatsim.
- Early Return
- Upon Completion
The Blackened Temple[]
- After Initiate (Black Book)
- After Initiate
- Early Return (Black Book)
- Early Return
- Upon Completion
Oh. Thank you!
The Guardian[]
- After Initiate (Black Book)
- After Initiate
- Early Return (Black Book)
- Early Return
- Upon Completion
Gossip about Alkor[]
Some of the other locals give their thoughts concerning Alkor.
Personality and Traits[]
Alkor is loathe to be interrupted or disturbed, but if one manages to get his attention, he does his best to aid them for as long as his battered wits allow him to remain focused. He is interested in Necromancers,[1] and maintains a grimoire, along with a library of tomes—heretical, exegetical, hermeneutical, and pharmaceutical.[2]
Trivia[]
- Alkor has a very strong Indian accent, making him rather unique and raising questions as to where Indian accent exists in the world of Sanctuary.
- Alkor's line "I hope you don't object to my badgering the witless" is a pun on the legal concept of badgering the witness.
- Alkor's reference to a "Potion of Manliness", may imply that he was in a relationship with Asheara, if this is indeed the case, Asheara herself makes no reference to it.