Orikan the Diviner is one of the most mysterious and powerful Crypteks in Necron lore, renowned for his mastery over the arcane arts of divination and time manipulation. Serving the Sautekh Dynasty, Orikan’s abilities set him apart from his peers, as he is able to predict future events with eerie accuracy. His obsession with reading the stars and foreseeing the outcomes of battles makes him both feared and respected within Necron society. Unlike many other Crypteks who focus on technology and wargear, Orikan delves into the manipulation of time itself, granting him insights that allow him to stay one step ahead of his enemies and even his own allies.
Orikan’s most extraordinary power lies in his ability to alter time. Not only can he foresee the future, but he can also manipulate it. This manipulation is often subtle, as he nudges events towards his preferred outcomes or ensures that certain prophecies unfold as he envisions them. During battle, Orikan can slow or accelerate time around himself, giving him the edge in combat or creating opportunities for his forces to outmaneuver opponents. However, his greatest trick is the ability to temporarily reverse time and restore his body to a more powerful, earlier version. In moments of dire need, Orikan transforms into a formidable warrior, far more dangerous than his frail Cryptek appearance suggests.
Orikan’s ultimate ambition is tied to his belief that he will one day ascend to a level of godlike power. According to his prophecies, he is destined to overthrow the mighty C’tan, the star gods who once ruled the Necrons before they rebelled against their masters. This grand goal fuels his meticulous plotting and scheming, as Orikan seeks to ensure that the stars align in his favor when the time for his ascension comes. Despite his power, Orikan remains a divisive figure among the Necrons. His cryptic nature and tendency to manipulate events from the shadows mean that even his allies cannot fully trust him, knowing that his ultimate loyalties lie with his own destiny.