Vikan, Paragon Explorer

Having surged to the rank of Adventurer in the Company of Explorers, Vikan proves himself to be among the best at exploring hostile territories, as well as in undertaking the most sensitive and perilous missions. This does not go unnoticed to the King of Ylthean.

Having verified Vikan's loyalty and commitment to the cause, His Highness entrusts Vikan with a mask crafted by Emperor, and elevates him to the rank of Royal Assassin.

Those who lose their life at the hand of the Royal Assassin experience one of the mask's great powers: in it they see the reflection of their own face, so that it shall be clear to those who die on the will of the King, their death is of their own making.

In each Vikan, Paragon Explorer, kit you’ll find the exclusive series of original “Speculopress-printed on original "Hahnemühle - Durer Ingres" paper, hand-made wooden matrix by Il Rodilegno, hand-made press-print by Ape-X @ Rebellis Lab, in a limited series of 75 prints, all numbered.

Going back to the alchemist process employed by Emperor to craft the mask to be worn by Vikan, Paragon Explorer, a metallic ink has been utilized for the dry printing. The choice of an asymmetric subject on the wooden matrix ensures without a doubt that the print on paper is mirrored, an unmistakable call-out to the mask that reflects the face of the victim.