The ancient Horadrim imprisoned Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred, beneath the Guardian Tower in the temple city of Travincal. However, Mephisto soon started corrupting the High Council of Zakarum, the spiritual rulers of the Zakarum priesthood religion and assigned jailors of the Lord of Hatred. As more and more of the priesthood turned to serve Mephisto, the Prime Evil gained control over the majority of the Zakarum's holy warriors and soon the entire Church was bent on carrying out the Lord of Hatred's orders. One by one the priests fell under Mephisto's malevelont sway. All but one. The Que-Hegan Khalim turned out to be incorruptible. Enraged, Mephisto ordered the High Council of Zakarum to slaughter the priest and scatter his remains throughout the region. Mephisto then proceeded with shie