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Introduction Who is Hubrid Nox?Sightings of NoxConsequences of his DeathHubrid Nox Memorial DayHubrid Nox in Contests
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On the 5th of October, 2010, something dreadful happened. Something, the horror of which has not been equalled in Neopia before or since. Hubrid Nox, a world class Necromancer of global repute, was struck down by the renowned criminal, Xandra.
So just who is, or was, Hubrid Nox? Well, he is perhaps one of the most elusive characters in Neopian lore. His exact nature is unknown, but many believe him to be some form of vampire. He has lived in the Haunted Woods for a great many years, making his home in an old castle/mansion on the outskirts of the Deserted Fairground. From there, he has launched many attacks on the great and good of Neopia. Hubrid was known to be a skilled Necromancer, summoning ghosts and zombies to do his bidding as well as enslaving creatures like MAGAX. The exact extent of his magical abilities remain unknown - was he powerful enough to overcome death?
Here, he was pitched up against his former ally, MAGAX, as he sought revenge against Hubrid. The Necromancer displayed an ability to shapeshift during this game, taking the form of a Cybunny called Cheelee. This game proved so popular, a sequel was released in Year 9. Hubrid also appeared in the Neoquest II game released in Year 6. There, he was an optional boss in the Haunted Woods stage, fought atop his fortress to free him from Edna's powerful spell.
Since Nox's death, there have been two key sightings - both in the Advent Calendar. The first came soon after his death at the hands of Xandra, on the 13th Day of Giving, Year 12. MAGAX was seen visiting Hubrid's grave, only for a ghostly hand to rise from the ground and claim the gift. This was followed up by a similar entry on the 9th Day of Giving, Year 13. There, a clear ghostly version of Nox was shown attempting to play a prank on MAGAX. The pattern was confirmed on the 10th Day of Giving, Year 14, with yet another ghostly Nox animation.
Perhaps the most notable consequence has been to Hubrid's long time nemesis and former ally, MAGAX. Without Hubrid to battle against, MAGAX has lost his purpose in life. Certainly, at the few public appearances he has made since Hubrid's death, he has looked quite depressed. Who knows what MAGAX could get up to without his battle against Nox to keep in occupied?
Visitors, or rather looters, who visit Nox's home in the Deserted Fairground, may notice it is quite deserted. This seems strange, as during his appearance in Neoquest II, Hubrid had an army of Chias protecting his fortress. Of course, Hubrid's undead minions will likely have crumbled or evaporated with his death, but where have these Chias gone? Unemployment must surely have spiked in the Haunted Woods area, and legions of evil angry Chia warriors roaming the countryside can hardly be a good thing for the public.
The fate of Nox's assailant, Xandra, is also unknown. Last we knew she had been turned into a statue and taken into Queen Fyora's personal care, but how can we be sure this is a fitting punishment? Is she even aware of the passage of time while encased in stone? And if not, how could it even be considered a punishment. Again, the authorities are strangely silent on this matter.
So what's the solution? Well, how about an annual Nox Day? One day of the year when citizens across Neopia can come together to remember the planet's foremost necromancer on the anniversary of his death - October 5th. Perhaps, if enough great minds come together, there may even be a way to bring Hubrid back from beyond the grave.
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Storytelling #591 This was the tale of an Ixi who got tangled up with the dark Faerie, Jhudora, and her hunt for the mysterious Bridge of Tears. It didn't directly feature Hubrid - but the main character, Norbert, was reading the Nox Memoirs at several points - and that's good enough for me! |
Storytelling #576 In this tale, Chef Bonju, his apprentice Juli, and her father Charles became embroiled in the efforts of the League of Nox - a secret society dedicated to resurrecting their master. |
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Storytelling #562 A pair of Neopets came across the spirit of Hubrid, trapped inside a dusty book. They follow directions to free the Chia, but end up tangling with Jhudora as well! |
Storytelling #531 It's Halloween, and a pair of Neopets have dressed up (one as Hubrid!). But when people start becoming the creatures and characters their costumes are based on, chaos breaks out on the streets of Neopia. |
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Storytelling #505 Nox's faithful servant Algare and MAGAX team up to bring Hubrid back from beyond the grave, but is all as it seems? |
Storytelling #497 Boochi has another victim, freshly turned into a baby - one problem, Boochi has picked on Hubrid Nox! |
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Storytelling #450 Several villains from across Neopia exchange correspondence, each wanting to double-cross the others. Hubrid Nox is among them, but how will things end? |
Storytelling #394 Okay, so this tale of a band's encounter with the Spider Grundo didn't really have anything to do with Hubrid. But he was mentioned ever so briefly in one part. That counts, right? :P |
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Storytelling #366 A story about superheroes and supervillains, and what happens when they attend seminars. Hubrid was one of the evil-doers attending the How to Rule Neopia course, when a most unexpected mastermind springs a trap. |
Storytelling #303 Okay, so maybe this one didn't precisely feature Nox in more than an offhand comment either, but it still counts. This was a tale about the Advent Calendar, but when the presents start coming to life, it is clear that something has gone quite wrong. |
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Storytelling #296 A great Halloween party happens, where the costumes turn people into the things they are based on - in the end, it turns out Hubrid was behind it all. |
Storytelling #184 Hubrid Nox launches his latest half-baked scheme - putting Chia Flour in the Breadmaster's creations to turn all of Neopia into Chias! Can he be stopped? |
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Storytelling #168 Hubrid's got a problem - a baby Chomby has turned up on his doorstep, thinking the Chia is his father. Still maybe Hubrid can use this to his own gain. |
Storytelling #111 Hubrid has somehow managed to cast a spell that stops everyone in the Haunted Woods giving out quests, and capture both MAGAX and Florg. Can a pair of Neopets stop his evil scheme before it gets any worse? |
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Storytelling #40 This earliest tale of Hubrid charts his efforts to gain notoriety and be featured in the Gallery of Evil. What lows will he stoop to to achieve his goal? |
Storytelling #600 In a Meepit-controlled future, Hubrid Nox's ghost joins a group determined to save the world! |
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