Arcanis - Prime Earth - Earth 2: Worlds End (2014)

A high ranking member of the Court of Apokolips, Arcanis was the Keeper of Lore and had memorised the entire blood soaked history of Apokolips and its rulers.

He was loyal to Darkseid, helping to rule the planet while his master gathered his strength within the Mobius Chamber.

He was seemingly crushed in the Hall of Lore after a violent confrontation with Khalid Ben-Hassin, who fought to regain the Helmet of Fate that was stolen from him by Arcanis and the warlock Thrall.


"Drums of War"

Interrupting the rest of the squabbling Court, Arcanis angrily snapped at them to be careful, comparing them to children with no capability to remember the past. He went on to remind the others about the true nature of Apokolips, adding that the Avatar for the planet will rise as it had done long ago and help the New Gods conquer.


"Gods and Monsters"

Assembling the other members of the Court to speak with the envoy of the planet, he remarked that Apokolips' plan to do nothing and hold off to allow the Furies to bring Earth to its knees. He smirked as Apokolips murdered one of the court in cold blood for the suggestion of fleeing.


"Arrival"

Upon hearing the Hornblower ring out, Arcanis inquired to know what the sound meant. He listens in silence as Apokolips declared that the planet will soon feast on Earth.


"Release"

Arcanis and The Lowlest reported back to Apokolips about Fury, Big Barda and Mister Miracle's attack on the planet and Paternus, as well as the assault on the Mobius Chamber.


"Father's Day"

Met by Fury, Arcanis was wary of the young New God/Amazon, declaring that he did not trust her. However he went on to question her allegiance and loyalty to Darkseid, pressing to learn about the death of her mother Diana and her campaign with her father Steppenwolf. He was pleased to learn of how she had murdered her Amazon sisters with great zeal, accepting that she was telling the truth. He promised to take down these records so her name can live on in Apokolips lore.

He was summoned to the throne room to stand by Darkseid, as the later met with Terry Sloan to negotiate the destruction of Earth 2 only.


"Betrayals"

Arcanis bowed before his master as Apokolips gladly relinquished the throne for Darkseid, informing the lord of the planet that the destruction of the moon was preparing Earth for its subjugation. He went on to add that the since the Hornblower had sounded, the planet's rebirth cycle would begin shortly.


"Sacrifice"

Staying close to Darkseid in the Tower of the Court, he witness as Barda was ordered to return to Earth and awaken the Parademons for a final assault on humanity.


"Hope"

Arcanis nervously recounted the news that Red Tornado and the other Kryptonians had breached the Tower, just moments before the furious team erupted through the floor and attacked the assembled members of the Court. He screamed in terror as he backed away from Power Girl, panicked that they were ambushed.

Seeing Darkseid overpower Val Zod and Power Girl, he gleefully added that they should dispose of them.


"Grounded"

He and other members of the Court, stayed to watch Darkseid battle the numerous heroes of the world.


"End Times"

Arcanis helped Darkseid and his forces destroy several escape shuttles, stopping thousands of people from escaping from the dying Earth. Despite best efforts, he was unable to stop all the crafts from escaping the planet before it was engulfed by Apokolips.

Darkseid assembled him and the rest of the court to discuss plans to conquer a new Earth.


Appearances:

1. "Drums of War" - First Appearance 
2. "Gods and Monsters"
3. "Arrival"
4. "Release"
5. "Father's Day"
6. "Betrayals"
7. "Sacrifice"
8. "Hope"
9. "Grounded"
10. "End Times" - Final Appearance