Xardas first appeared in Gothic, the 2001 role-playing game by Piranha Bytes, as the reclusive necromancer who guides the Nameless Hero. The Polish version of the series built a devoted following, and short clips from its dub are widely remixed in Polish gaming spaces. This edit pairs the character with the Polish swear pierdol, turning a calm mentor figure into a meme rant. It spread mainly as a soundboard and Discord reaction, and it remains popular because Gothic fans instantly recognise the voice and the break in character.