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Abd al-Hazir

2011-02-11T19:21:52Z

Leord:

'''Abd al-Hazir''' is a lore enthusiast and adventurer, scribing about a lot of his experiences in the world of [[Sanctuary]]. He is used as a tool for [[Blizzard]] to describe Diablo lore on the official Diablo III webpage.

==Background==
Not many specifics are known about Abd al-Hazir, but he seems to originate from [[Caldeum]], a city he very much likes. Nothing is known of his family, but he has a variety of traveling friends, and contacts within the [[mage clan]]s of [[Kehjistan]], so he's likely from a well to do background.

This is an introductory line from the famous [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir]]:
::"Abd al-Hazir is a renowned gentleman, historian, and scholar. He has recently taken up the unprecedented task of investigating, researching, and compiling information about the unique locales and denizens of our world."

On his travels, he has among other things travelled the [[Tardein wastes]] (desert close to [[Caldeum]]) and met [[Franklin Burroughs]], the [[Dune Thresher]]-hunter, he has travelled deep into the [[Kehjistan]] jungles meeting the ancient [[Witch Doctor]]s, he has travelled West to [[Khanduras]], seeing [[New Tristram]] and all kinds of horror, he has travelled north to the [[Barbarian]] homelands, finding [[Arreat Crater]] where the proud [[Mount Arreat]] once stood.

His last report to the editorial team in [[Caldeum]] was done a few months ago, after discovering [[Dark Cultist]]s in Khanduras.

==Works==
Among his works he counts the [[Xiansai Chronicles]] and the '''[[Writings of Abd al-Hazir]]'''.

==Diablo III==
It is unknown if he will become a [[NPC]] in [[Diablo III]] or not. His disappearance seems very connected to the [[cultist]]s, so either we meet up with him and save his hide, or at least perhaps finding his remains in some sacrificial shrine.

==Meta-Info and Speculation==
In August 2010 [[Bashiok]] revealed that most of Abd al-Hazir's updates have been written by Lead World Designer [[Leonard Boyarsky]].

::I believe Leonard has written the majority of the updates, but I know our creative development team has chipped in. [[Mike Chu]] wrote the [[Archivist]] entry. Potentially others.

=== The Name ===
In Arabic, the most common translation of "Abd" translates literally as "Worshiper of God" or "Worshiper," and "al-Hazir" means "The Warner." His name thus roughly translates to '''Worshiper of The Warner'''. It is unknown whether the Eastern countries of [[Sanctuary]] use Arabic or a similar language, but we may find a greater use of Arabic names and connotations in the game.

"Abd" can also be translated differently depending on circumstance and where in the Arabic (real) world it's used. It can also be used to describe a "slave" or a "servant". This would imply he is the "Servant of The Warner".

'''The Warner''' could be a prophet or a deity of some sort in Diablo 3. There is evidence that Adb's parents were religious, though he is not. It could also refer to Abd's role in foreshadowing the dark times ahead, a prevalent theme in many of his writings.

===Literary Inspiration===
Blizzard has often included homages to H. P. Lovecraft in their game worlds and fiction, and Abd al-Hazir seems fairly obviously inspired by/based on the "mad Arab" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Alhazred Abdul Alhazred] Lovecraft credited with writing the fictional ''Necronomicon'' around which much of the world lore in his writing orbited.

There is also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_ibn_Fadlan Ahmad ibn Fadlan], who is a real person who travelled and described events of the world. Fair to say that there are plenty of inspiration for our dear Abd.

==References==
Almost everything known about Abd comes from his own writing:
* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir]]
* [http://www.diablo3.com/ Official D3 site]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-act-3-and/ Bashiok on Act 3 and Timeline Inconsistencies]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Alhazred Abdul Alhazred on Wikipedia]

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Cinematic

2010-07-27T16:06:00Z

Leord: /* Diablo II Commercials & Trailers */

'''Cinematics''' or '''cut-scenes''' are movies seen in the game, or released as promotional tools, that tell the game [[story]], introduce new [[character]]s, or just generally serve as promotion or advertising. [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard]] has a long history of producing high quality movies through their in-house Cinematics Team, and these have been included with every game they've released since [[WarCraft II]].

==Diablo 3 Cinematics==
[[File:Cinematic-candles.jpg|thumb|300px|Candles are lit in the intro cinematic.]]
As of December 2009, there have been three Diablo 3 cinematics released. Click to the linked pages to see each cinematic, as well as screenshots and plot details.

* '''[[Cinematic: WWI 2008]]''' was the first, released with Diablo 3's premiere at the Paris WWI event, June 2008. This cinematic introduces the game world, hints at the plot, and shows some great scenery.

* '''[[Cinematic: Wizard]]''' was the second cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2008. This machinima style movie introduced the Wizard character, and showed her marching boldly through the Tristram Cathedral, en route to a final battle with [[Leoric]], the Skeleton King.

* '''[[Cinematic: Monk]]''' was the third cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2009. This machinima style movie introduced the Monk character and showed him battling Cultists in Arcarnus, before a final battle against a [[Morlu Caster]].

==Final Game Cinematics==
There will be extensive cinematics in the full game, approximately as many as we saw with Diablo 2, with the movies shown before the game, between each act,[http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html] and after, much as they were in Diablo 2. [[Kevin Martens]] and [[Julian Love]] commented on that during a Blizzcon 2009 interview: [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/]

::''Diii.net: Can you comment on the cinematics? The overall length and presentation? When will players see them during the game, and how long will they run for?
::'''Kevin:''' That’s not really been decided, since they’re still a work in progress. Currently the plan is to show some at the beginning and end of each Act, but the exact structure isn’t yet finished.

::''Diii.net: Any idea how long they’ll be in total? Comparable to D2?
::'''Kevin:''' We really don’t know yet, since all of the scripts aren’t finished.

[[Jay Wilson]] also addressed this subject during a press conference at Blizzcon 2009. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml]

::We're using cinematics to about the same level as Diablo II did.

::It's a difficult story to tell with cinematics because we basically have a main character who can't be in the cinematics. We've really focused on the ancillary characters - Their focus is always to be kind of implying the player's presence right outside the room on the other side of that door.

::We don't have a big focus on in-game cinematics. We try to tell our story through action, through questing, and through events. We do have a lot more scripted events, but we separate those from in-game cinematics in the fact that we don't pull control away from the player.

==Cinematics vs. Machinima==
Beginning with World of Warcraft, Blizzard started to produce two types of cinematics. The traditional, fully CG cinematics are animated short movies about the games. These are produced by the Blizzard cinematics team in much the way a movie company like Pixar creates their feature films, and while these movies originate from the same concept art and designs as the rest of the game, almost all of the artwork and environments are created from scratch for the film.

The newer type of "cinematic" that's been used extensively to promote World of Warcraft and now Diablo 3, is created with the game engine itself. This technique is known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima], and players can make this type of movie themselves, simply by recording what their character sees as they play. The better fan made movies are edited down from many hours of footage, and usually add soundtracks, dialogue, and sometimes even original special effects and animations. One fine WoW example [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 can be seen here].

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Red vs. Blue], A fan-made series using the Halo game engine, has become a huge internet success, with episodes even being sold on DVD with the consent of game publisher Microsoft.

===D3 Machinima Confusion===
The fact that players never have the "first person" view while playing Diablo 3 (unlike WoW machinima movies) is probably what's led to some of the confusion, and various members of the Diablo 3 team have repeatedly had to explain[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/] that those movies are not "true" cinematics. [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/]

::''Joystiq.com: Monk introduction cinematic was choppy in a few places, it looked a little rough. You know, usually Blizzard's cinematics are so gorgeous and everything looks like it's out of a CGI movie. Was that put together in-game? How did you guys create that?''
::'''[[Leonard Boyarsky]]:''' Yeah, that's an in-game done by our AV team. We have two different ways of doing them. A lot of times when they announce patches for World of Warcraft, you'll notice that they'll do in-game ones as opposed to full-on cinematic ones. That's what that one was. Same with our Wizard one last time. They were developing that as we were developing a lot of his skills. I think they did a really good job with the limited tools that we allowed them to have at the time. [laughs] But I thought it was really cool, myself. But I know what you're saying.

Yeah, there was a few times where you were like, "Oh, it's a little choppy" or some of the characters in the background looked all the same, you know. They're facing the same way, moving the same way.

::'''[[Kevin Martens]]:''' They didn't get the assets very early; they didn't have more time.

::'''Leonard''': We'll take full responsibility for that. [laughs].

[[File:Meteor1.jpg|thumb|700px|center|The mysterious meteor hurtles towards the Tristram Cathedral in a scene from the [[Cinematic: WWI 2008|Diablo 3 introductory cinematic]].]]

==Diablo II==



===Diablo II: LoD Cinematics===
There are two cinematics in [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]]. The intro cinematic as well as the final ending cinematic, with the destruction of the [[Worldstone]] by the hand of [[Tyrael]].

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top" width="50%"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Intro Cinematic'''
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'''The Search for Baal''' 
This first epic scene shows [[Baal]] in his true form (but seems to have taken the skin off of [[Tal Rasha]]'s corpse and stretched it over his head), and with reinvigorated powers from [[Burning Hells|Hell]], and refreshed demons ready to tear a path all the way to [[Mount arreat]]. 
 
This scene takes place outsides the gates of [[Secheron]], the [[Barbarian]] capital, where an old, but brave Barbarian guard tells him to leave. Baal pretends to think for a second, and uses a Mana Rift spell to literally make the guard explode. 
 
With this answer, the demonic horde storms the Barbarian city.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Final Cinematic'''
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'''[[Destruction's End]]''' 
The last cinematic in [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]]. Having defeated [[Baal]], the last of the three [[Prime Evils]], [[Tyrael]] informs the players the [[Worldstone]] has been corrupted by the [[demon]], and is forced to destroy it. 
 
What effect this will have on [[Sanctuary]], no-one knows.


|}

===Diablo II Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''[[The Calling]]'''
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'''The Calling''' 
This cinematic is the introductory scene to [[Diablo 2]]. It was produced in-house by the Blizzard Film Department and released in March 2000. It runs for 7:10.


| valign="top"|'''[[Terror's End]]'''
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'''Terror's End''' 
The last of the [[Diablo II]] cinematics. [[Marius]] is telling of how [[Diablo]] was killed, and the [[Soulstone]]s destroyed. However, [[Baal]] fools Marius into giving him his Soulstone, and the story line for [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]] begins.


|}

===Diablo II Commercials & Trailers===
These are some of the original [[Diablo II]] trailers and commercials. Some of these have been largely forgotten.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction Trailer - ECTS 2000 / E3 2001'''
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The first [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]] trailer shown. It's a compilation of what would later be the intro cinematic to the expansion, but also mixed in with plenty of detailed pictures of the [[Worldstone]], some of which are exclusive to this particular trailer.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #2'''
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Compilation of Diablo II cinematics in a TV spot.

|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #1'''
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The classic 2000 Christmas commercial for Diablo II. A must-see.

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1999'''
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The 1999 E3 cinematic is much closer to the actual game. This is basically a collage of little cuts from the in-game cinematics, rearranged for dramatic effect. 
 
The voiceover does actually talk of basically everything that will happen in the game (and expansion), which is kind of interesting.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1998'''
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This cinematic trailer shows the [[Dark Wanderer]] on his travels from [[Tristram]]. This cinematic is forgotten by most, and none of it is available in [[Diablo II|the game]]. Some of the facts here have of course since been [[retcon]]ned, such as the stitchings and the mention of "many months have passed", when in fact only a number of weeks, at most, would have passed.

Whatever those gates are is unknown, but it could be the [[Rogue Monastery]] pass gates for caravans (caravans can hardly be asked to travel through the Monastery cellar!).

The big red stone seems very much to be [[Diablo]]'s [[Soulstone]], which of course can't just have been dropped on the way. If this was just for effect, or some earlier story arc the team was playing with, we don't know. We DO know that the Wanderer did not lose the stone, so perhaps he ran back and picked it up.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Announcement Cinematic - ECTS 1997'''
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The first announcement trailer for [[Diablo II]]. Possibly being pictures of [[Tristram Cathedral]] as it's being attacked by demons after the [[Dark Wanderer]] left the scene.

It could also be just some random church on fire, as this was so early in development, it's likely the entire story line was not ironed out by then. It's interesting to note that much of this 3D rendered material did not make it into any of the games.


|}

==Diablo I==
As [[Diablo I]] came out in a time before video games were widely advertised, there's no Diablo I commercials, but there are deleted scenes that were made, but never added to the game!

===Diablo: Hellfire Intro===

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top"|<youtube>T8onV3cFDS4</youtube>
| valign="top"|'''Diablo: Hellfire Intro'''


This is the intro cinematic for [[Diablo: Hellfire]], the official, but unsuported expansion of [[Diablo I]] made by Sierra Entertainment.

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===Diablo I Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo I Intro Cinematic'''
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Welcome to the world of [[Diablo]]. this is the first ever Diablo cinematic, introducing people to the dark world of [[Sanctuary]], as [[Tristram]] has been invaded by a [[demon]]ic force.


| valign="top"|'''Lazarus'''
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The first cutscene of the game is showing the [[Archbishop]] [[Lazarus]] at the [[Tristram Cathedral]]'s altar, at a point where he's clearly corrupted by [[Diablo]].

After this cutscene was shown, it leads to the player's confrontation with Lazarus and his succubus guards.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Warrior Ending Cinematic'''
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We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo Ending Cinematic'''
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The last cinematic of [[Diablo I]]. We see the [[Dark Wanderer]] standing We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


|}

===Diablo I Deleted Scenes===
As mentioned above, [[Diablo I]] came with deleted scenes. It's not clear why some of them were removed, but they still exists in the game files, and as such are shown here. They have never officially been released.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Butcher Intro'''
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This [[Butcher]] introduction was removed before the game went live, and it's the scene fans are most surprised was deleted. It's a tad gruesome, yes, but there's corpses and death all over the game, so it seems unlikely to be because of censorship.


| valign="top"|'''Map of the Stars'''
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The Map of the Stars cut-scene was specifically removed since the quest itself was considered ruining the player-driven nature of the game. You can see the original Diablo render here doing something with these stars.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Rogue Ending Cinematic'''
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The first of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


| valign="top"|'''Sorcerer Ending Cinematic'''
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The second of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


|}

==References==
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3inc Diablo3Inc YouTube Page for all videos]'''
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html BlizzCon 09: Diablo III Q&A]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/ Exclusive Julian Love & Kevin Martens Interview]
* [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml Diablo 3 Press Conference BlizzCon 2009]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 "Blind" WoW Machinima]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Halo: Red vs. Blue]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/ Blizzard Explains Cinematics]
* [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/ Leonardo Boyarsky & Kevin Martens Interview]

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User talk:Leord

2010-07-27T09:34:03Z

Leord: /* Rotation */

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==Welcome 3==
I had to archive my talk page even further, as it was once again getting long. Welcome to the new one, feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of the page!

You can find the old ones above on the navigation. Please don't edit those one! :P If you want to continue on older topics, make a new one and bring it up like if it was a new one. I brought over a few topics that are a bit recent.

Cheers! --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 16:50, 12 July 2010 (UTC)--[[User:Leord|Leord]] 14:34, 7 August 2009 (CEST)

== Holy fishes ==
I peek back and find.. 1500 spam posts. I don't think blocking the individual accounts will help much; they seem to make an account per post. Semi-blocking account creation (putting the Page Creation right into a usergroup that's only granted to real users by hand) for a few days may or may not help; it would at least stop them from making more pages. I don't think you're going to be able to wait this one out. 
Also, are you going to delete the spam pages, or just leave them there? (just curious) --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 10:52, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

:Hey man! Indeed so. We've been spammed. Not 1500, more like a few hundred (280 or so). I have now manually banned them all, I hope no real users were banned in the process. Will start deleting pages now. Rushster was adamant to not have manual confirmation of users, so that's not happening, but he has installed Re-Captcha, and the second that went live, it seemed to stop, so good tidings. This could have gone on for a week if we were unlucky!

:I Don't think you have permissions to delete pages, but if you do, go ahead and help me delete them. :)

: PS, you like the new navboxes? :)--[[User:Leord|Leord]] 13:36, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

::WOW! I went to do my daily web surf and saw that stack of deleted pages and... just WOW! I'm speechless...
::--[[User:Belushi81x|belushi81x]] 15:33, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

:::Lol, tell me about it! It's a full day's work just getting rid of the SHITsters. God, I am pissed off at the moment. --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 15:39, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

::::Yeah, 1500 was a... slight hyperbole :) Good to hear the spambot(s) has (have) been stopped.
::::I cannot delete pages. Way back then you couldn't find the user rights page, and then we derailed the topic I think. Oh well, doing fine without :P
::::Not sure which navboxes you are referring to. Haven't really looked at content pages lately because Blizzard hasn't really released anything (anxiously awaiting BlizzCon), so if you're referring to navboxes on content pages, I haven't seen them yet. --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 18:59, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

:::::Well, I [http://diablowiki.net/index.php?title=Special%3AUserRights&user=Vipermagi know how to do it] now, but that means you'd have Admin rights. I trust you, but I don't think we can make you admin, as you're not THAT much in to the whole thing, and we haven't spoken that much... I'll have to discuss with Flux & Elly :) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 16:32, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

::::::But you forgot how to link ;) You guys should be able to make another usergroup that only has Delete rights, or anything else really. As for my interest, I still check pretty much every non-fanmade-space edit that pours through the wiki. I'm no good at adding content, though (what, where, how? No idea), so I don't make many edits. With new content comes new typos however, and that's the gist of what I've fixed up around here ^^
::::::So how about those navboxes you mentioned?
::::::EDIT: Oh. The class navbox, I presume. That's pretty awesome. Personally find it a tidbit annoying that the size of it changes dynamically due to the tabbing and different sizes of those, but it's a minor issue at best. Now to hope the spell names don't go too long so the box doesn't stretch in width :) --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 18:19, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

:::::::Personally, I don't mind much, but I can see your point. As for the skills, there's no other plausible way, and also, no point in spending loads of time on something that will change in October. I'd much rather re-visit it then. I don't think spell names will be a major deal tbh. Will just have to change the cell widths about a bit if that's the case. OR, if it's a long name, it's usually multiple words, not one long word, so it will break to two lines or the like.

:::::::As for edits, what about you perhaps help me with like making individual item pages for Uniques and Set items in the D2 wiki? It's a fairly straight-forward job, and mostly copy+pasting. Not likely you will make mistakes. ;) It's not great fun, but very very useful in the long run. --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 10:28, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

::::::::What where and how? :p --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 16:12, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

==Uniques and Set Items==
Like [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Special:Contributions/Leord this], the Trang-Oul stuff etc. All those items. I have made some quite advanced templates for it, that will work for D3 later as well (hopefully).

:So I take, for example, [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Bul-Kathos%27_Children BK's two swords]. I put the two swords on the Set page in the new template (ex. [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/index.php?title=The_Disciple&diff=next&oldid=18946 here]), create two new pages (1 per sword), and put the sword data and background in a mold (ex. [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Telling_of_Beads here]).
:Did I get that right, miss anything? --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 16:29, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

::Yes, awesome, it's amazing to ask someone to do something and they understand without massive explanations! :D However, if you do have questions on how some of the templates work, ask me. There might be info missing on the help sections. --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 16:31, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

:::I guess previous experience with content splitting helps a little ;) I'll drop you a line somewhere if I can't figure it out. --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 16:33, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

::::Massive love your way man. I'd really liked to have been done with it ages ago, but just have not had the time!

::::It may look a little bit weird without "background", but you can probably find most of the lore for these things, if they exist, in the D3Wiki, or else just leave it looking a little weird, and I can help with lore.

::::I suggest just making one piece of background for all of the pieces, and paste it in, to save time, that's what I did. --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 16:38, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

:::::How do I list 1h ''and'' 2h damage in the Itembox? Looked around the code, but it seems to only accept two values; melee once and ranged once. BK's Sacred Charge can be wielded in one hand as well. --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 17:05, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

::::::Long story short: I had to go (which is why I didn't get other sets done today), so I kept the edit hoping for the 2h/1h damage business to be explained, and now I have to shut down the computer. I'm going to save the edits, and check back tomorrow. Additionally, I'll probably split a couple other sets as well tomorrow. --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 20:37, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

::::::Oki, seems I missed that then. I'll try to fix it asap. --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 09:18, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

::::::I have updated the itembox now: Just use the same damage indicator as the old, but add "_1h_" in it. Juct check {{iw|Template:Itembox Template:Itembox}} for the legend of how to do it. Other than that, I also wanted to compliment you on your progress. Very well done! :) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 11:54, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

:::::::Thanks (twice) <3 Updating BK's again. I plan to do one set a day, more if I have time to kill.
:::::::Also; I didn't know all sets were 1.10, so I ?'d that one. Meant to ask that, but must've forgotten. Well, you spotted it :) Will keep it in mind for the next set(s).
:::::::Something is causing a major break on Arcanna's Tricks, though. I have no idea what :( --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 12:57, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

::::::::On it, will shortly make another comment here, just informing you I am on it, found the cause. --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 13:31, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

::::::::Oki. First off, is there no chance to talk to you directly with icq or msn? Would make things a LOT easier! :P Secondly, I have a few comments. I do NOT know they are all Patch 1.10, but if you add a "?", it kind of fucks up. I am fairly certain they are all 1.10, so if they are not, more skilled people than us can update them imho. If we choose not to display patch, just comment out that choice instead of "?".

::::::::* All items '''must have an ilvl''' at the moment, that is why some pages fuck up. I will fix it shortly. In either way, even later, make sure that ilvl is commentated out, not set to "?" as it fucks up the templates and categories.
::::::::* Type = item type - What I mean is that "type" in the list is the sort of item, not slot. At one place you set "Main Hand" for type, where it probably needed to be "Sword".
::::::::* Check out {{iw|M%27avina%27s_Battle_Hymn M%27avina%27s_Battle_Hymn}}, which is the closest to perfect a set can come.
::::::::* Will get right on the ilvl bugs now :)
::::::::--[[User:Leord|Leord]] 13:36, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

::::::::FIXED! :) Now I'm just gona work on the categories, so they work when no ilvl is added.--[[User:Leord|Leord]] 13:42, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

::::::::Oki, thanks for a nice chat on MSN. :) I have updated the articles {{iw|Arcanna's_Tricks Arcanna's Tricks}} articles, and set an example there. Now we just need to do the rest.

::::::::I will be focusing on nav boxes for the next few weeks, but I will be keeping an eye on what you're doing, and don't hesitate to contact me again on MSN or here. I'll see you tomorrow. :) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 17:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

==MSN==
You can add me on MSN if you want. I have my status set to Offline by default, and may or may not respond in a timely fashion. Left my adress in a comment. --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 13:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

: Weeee! --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 13:55, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

==Monster Pictures DII==
I added some pictures to some demons at the d2 wiki, think most of the demons have pictures now. But for some reason I didn't manage to place the pictures correctly, they just ended up behind some text and what not. So i put them under statistics which probably isn't the best position, but what the hell, it's better than no picture at all! Someone who knows this better than me are free to fix it :) --[[User:Zukker|Zukker]] 11:07, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

:Oh, brilliant. Should not have been missing in the first place, ofc! :) One idea is to simply put them at the very very top of the page, with this code: <nowiki>[[File:VenomLord.jpg|thumb|right|Venom Lord in-game]]</nowiki> Like, put it on the first line, and have just one line break before the rest of the text and wiki code. Take a look at [[Megademon]] for an example - I updated it.

:Also, while you're at it, could you fix wrong headlines? Like when they have <nowiki>=</nowiki> instead of <nowiki>==</nowiki>... You basically just add one "<nowiki>=</nowiki>" per headline. :)

:--[[User:Leord|Leord]] 09:15, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

::Fixed both the images and the headlines, hope things look better :). There is a lot of monsters that is missing images. I'll see when I have more time on my hands to fix those.

::--[[User:Zukker|Zukker]] 10:10, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

:::Yeah, cool! No rush, and we're gonna need to make more updates to monsters as well in the futures, to bring them up to quality with the D3Wiki monster pages. Great info gathering, but also good to get it all looking great as well! ;)
:: --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 10:14, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

== Set and Uniques ==

*poke*
Apologies for the late reply to you, my talk page spontaneously self-deleting didn't exactly help.
I'd like to update item sets and unique items, but having looked through the bowels of the help section and whatnot, I can't find any templates. Are there any? I'm probably just useless and can't find them, but if you point me to them I can help you update some of the lesser used sets. (eg [[Hwanin's Majesty]]).

Thanks

--[[User:Ailelya|Ailelya]] 15:17, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

:Hey Ailelya! No probs mate. :) It might have been a situation where we had probs with backups in ancient times, but never the less, let's get to the topic at hand!

:I have actually not yet made proper "templates" for these items yet (we call them [[Help:Boilerplate|boilerplates]] on a wiki though...). Me, Vipermagi (and sometimes Masofarian and/or Cogo) have done updates, and simply used older items as base.

:Take a look at the {{iw|Template:Itembox Itembox}}. It's the main template used on item pages. It's way to complex for me to ask you to edit it, but if you look at the "Legend" there, it has all the variables briefly explained. Of course, you'd have to use slightly different variables on uniques than your average Item Set, but quite similar.

:It's probably best if you try starting with creating an Item Set. The most polished one to use as a "template" for making new pages would be {{iw|M'avina's_Battle_Hymn M'avina's_Battle_Hymn}}. Take a look at how the main page is done by clicking "edit", and then each sub-page, and do it as similar as possible. Just copy all the code to your new page, and start updating it from there. Don't be afraid to ask me or Vipermagi for help.

:I hope this is not dropping you into the deep end of the pool, you seemed to be able to find your way around a wiki. If there's any questions at all, just ask! --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 15:26, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

::Uuuuhhhhh.
::I've just finished doing the Hwanin's set - look in the [[http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/History:Hwanin's_Majesty history]] to see how badly I ballsed it up. This is my first time in a wiki!! The page is all working now, go look at it to see it now. ohhh... my precious...

::I can do unique items, they are much easier. If there is a boilerplate for those, I'd be honored to be pointed to it.
::I found the one for the sets: it was in the section about set items rather than the boilerplate section. If I can, I'll put a copy of it there too.

::And to think all I have of the set is two copies of the weapon!

::--[[User:Ailelya|Ailelya]] 18:14, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

:::If that's your first Wiki experiences, I am super-impressed! :) I'll help you with some pointers on how to do it in a bit, but that is an amazing start. There's some small things on how to make a wiki page that needs to be dealt with. Try to use the same headlines as that {{iw|M'avina's_Battle_Hymn M'avina's_Battle_Hymn}}. You got all the complex and hard bits right though, which would have been more complex to explain. I'm very impressed. Get back to you in a few hours! --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 10:33, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

== Rotation ==

Hi, Leord, I have news that you may not like.

I had proposed my ideas in Blizzard forums just as you know. There was no response from them, not a word. I have dreams here - i wish these ideas to be realized in some game, I wish to play with the characters I created. But this will not happen in Blizzard games. That's what I see. Since the lack of interest from Blizzard side and according to the thing that my ideas are more suitalbe for another game by Bio Ware, I think that I will delete my Fan Class Propositions and some monsters too. Also the Avien Continent.

Yes the axe is falling now and soon I will ask of you to remove the links. I am sorry for all this, but after a deep reflection I decided to do it. There is no point to feed hopes for nothing and giving your best to someone that doesn't even dare to say his opinion. So... that's it. Actually the links may remain but this message will be everywhere replacing the text and pictures.

I wish to thank you for your appreciation and all the help you provided. You are the best, man! And I really apologize for this. But I have to chase my dreams and seems like Blizzard are not going to help me.

--[[User:Veskin7 Bukito|Veskin7 Bukito]] 15:52, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

:Hey Veskin7 Bukito,

:I'm sorry you have received no replies from Blizzard, but I see no point deleting your content. Fan classes, fan monsters and other things related to fan-made content is just that - fanmade. I doubt Blizzard (or BioWare, or other developers) would use any material not made by their employees due to copyright issues. Also, think about it. If you already published the monsters (and they appear later) that's spoiling story arcs etc.

:If you want to be part of the creative process of creating games, you need to get yourself employed by them. This is super-hard, but with the right motivation, you can do anything.

:The content you have created here works as great inspiration to others, and creates a rich fan-environment. While it's unlikely any monster or class you created here will be taken on to a game directly (Diablo or otherwise), it's definitely possible that some ideas and concepts related to them might be. I think it would be a great shame to lose out of some of the community creations because Blizzard did not pick it up.

:Besides, having some of your stuff published on a site shows that you have creativity and imagination. While you might not be able to use these monsters specifically - unless you create your own game - they work fine as a "portfolio" for you that you can link people and possible employers to.

:You have spent a great deal of energy on these cool creations, and I think it's a waste to not let people enjoy them. Look at each page: thousands of people have seen them, and you get your name out there. That is one of the most important aspects to ever get a foothold in the industry.

:Honestly, I think you should continue to make fan content while you are trying to get in to Blizzard or BioWare. It's great practice to make you better at thinking creatively, to draw and to write. Or, at the very least, keep these up as a permanent advertisement of "I am Veskin7 Bukito, and I am obviously creative!" --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 09:48, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

::Thank you for the wise words. Yes my dreams seem impossible at first sight. I don't really attempt to get a job at Blizzard or Bio Ware - I am just not qualified, I study Ecology. But what I really wish is to make my ideas alive. Yes people will see that I am creative. That's good. But If my stuff doesn't get appreciation from the professionals, then the joy will be the half. Yes I am happy that many people read my ideas, and they might be happy too. But that doesn't make my dreams real. I have a goal to reach and I see no reason to stop trying.

::Here's what I'll do:

::I will rearrange the Characters background stories and then add them to Dragon Age wiki. That is the game that I think is more suitable for my stuff. Then on my user page and on all my existing materials here I will leave a message that explains my reasons to rotate and there will be a link to the new place they are posted. That's how Diablo fans will be able to see what I once created for them. Actually there are many pageviews here but zero comments, which doesn't make me so happy. I think it will be a good start after all. A new beginning. The only thing i am sorry for is that I will rarely communicate with you guys. I just hope we will still be friends and I will notify you if some good things happen in Dragon Age wiki. This is not a goodbye. Best wishes! --[[User:Veskin7 Bukito|Veskin7 Bukito]] 14:16, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

:::Hello!

:::The sad truth is that most people will never get their time as a game developer. You should not do things if your ONLY reason for doing it is to get THAT piece of info out there. Try to see each and every thing you do as a 1/1000 part to become what you want: Part of Blizz/BioWare.

:::Look here: http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/2037540/1/Sketches?h=cf0060 I am pretty good at drawing, but it will take a LOT more drawings to get Blizz attention. Try to not get so hung up about these things.

:::Also, people are generally crap at commenting. Don't let it drag you down. :)

:::As for Dragon Age: They might not allow fan-made monsters there. Make sure you are allowed to add anything, or it might get deleted. Secondly, there's no point in deleting these ones.

:::Everything you do is always one step to get better than you were, and there's never a reason to delete something old - just make new stuff! Or, perhaps edited stuff in this case, but in essence, that is then new!

:::If you ARE allowed to make fan-made stuff on Dragon Age wiki, then do the re-writes, and re-upload stuff there etc, but also link back to the original articles as source. The more links you have, the better chance you have in a few years to get somewhere.

:::As for Ecology: Only 10% or so of original Blizzard employees actually have related degrees. Most people get a degree and then go and do something else. I don't even HAVE a degree! Don't let that put you down either. Just write, draw and all those things. Share with people.

:::BUT! Don't get hooked on the thought Blizzard or BioWare will magically pick you up, it doesn't work like that! You need to do your work for YOURSELF, because YOU like to do it, and then you have a chance of going somewhere higher. Blizzard or BioWare, or any other developer will NEVER take ideas from random people like that. You need to be happy with yourself, and then expand.

:::Keep doing stuff, here or elsewhere, and keep getting your name out there. That's the only way to do it unless you have a university degree in game development, or graphics design. --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 14:56, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

::::I thank you man. I am happy to find out that you think in reality. What I am dreaming about... my friends say that I am crazy. They say "You are nobody! How do you expect to get their attention? How do you hope to tell them what to do and they listen?" Well i just don't give up and will definitely keep doing this.

::::Your words helped me out. The articles will remain here. The only thing changed will be a message explaining my reasons to try my luck in Dragon Age. :)

::::The Dragon warrior was deleted but now is back. Links are alive.

:::: You are so talented! Nice drawings! Keep it up! :)--[[User:Veskin7 Bukito|Veskin7 Bukito]] 09:05, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

:::::Thank you! I really appreciate that! :) You are a good drawer as well as a good writer, and you should not give up. This industry works in mysterious ways. A good start - depending on what you want to do - is simply to keep writing backgrounds, stories and drawing concept art to get better and better and better. As I said, most people there are not in the company because of their university degrees, but for their interest and skill.

:::::You should also consider picking up 3D modelling, as Blizzard repeatedly have said they want their artists to be able to both make images as well as create those images in a computer later.

:::::So, might be a good idea to DO modify the monsters and classes, and adding them as fan stuff on the Dragon Age wiki, but don;t forget to link back to the originals as "References". More links, the better ;) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 09:34, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

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Assassin (Lore)

2010-07-26T15:51:42Z

Leord:

:'''''Are you looking for the Assassin from [[Diablo II]]?''' She can be found [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Category:Assassin here].''

The '''Assassins''', also known as the '''Viz-Jaq'taar''' (and sometimes '''Khral-Harzhek''') - the '''Order of Mage Slayers''' - joined in the war against [[Diablo]] in [[Diablo II]]. They will not be included as a playable [[class]] in [[Diablo III]].

==Background==
The Order of Mage Slayers was formed after the [[Vizjerei]] survived the tragedy brought on by [[Bartuc]] and [[Horazon]] during the [[Mage Clan Wars]]. Their purpose was to watch for rogue magi that may become corrupted by the forces of [[Evil]]. To be effective at this task they were trained in abilities that were not conducive to Demonic corruption. Living as rumour and myth to the general population, even other magi knew very little about this mysterious order. Their reputation was shrouded in mystery and the simple fear of their retribution almost ensured steadfast vigilance against corruption amongst those who knew they were real.

Assassins do not employ the magical arts directly; rather, they use enchanted items that mimic elemental powers and can be used autonomously. To further avoid potential corruption, they focus on the natural abilities of the mortal body - powers of the mind and unarmed combat.

==Special Interests==
The order has been watching over the powerful mage [[Ormus]] for quite some time, thinking his madness could possibly be a demonic corruption taking over. It's possible they keep tabs on many individuals in this manner.[http://www.diablowiki.net/Ormus_dialogue]

==Known Assassins==
* '''[[Natalya]]''' - Placed in [[Kurast Docks]] 20 years ago in the demonic invasion. Was forced to stay in the docks awaiting orders while the heroes saved the docks and killed [[Mephisto]]. Presumably met up with the heroes again in [[Harrogath]], or she might have defended some other [[Barbarian]] outpost, seeing as the Assassin hero is sent there.

==Name of the Order==
While Viz-Jaq'taar is the most commonly known name of the order, [[Deckard Cain]] has been known to refer to them as '''Khral-Harzhek'''[http://www.diablowiki.net/Deckard_Cain_dialogue] as well. If this is a competing order, the name of the order in another language, or how these relate, is unknown.

==Diablo II Info==
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==References==
* [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction Manual]]
* [[Ormus dialogue]]s
* [[Natalya dialogue]]s
* [[Deckard Cain dialogue]]s

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Druid

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Leord:

The '''Druids''' of [[Sanctuary]] fought bravely in the war against [[Diablo]] and his minions, but are not going to be presented as playable [[class]] in [[Diablo III]].

==Background==
In the ancient tome of the Druids, the [[Scéal Fada]] ("Long Story"), it is written that [[Bul-Kathos]], the great and ancient king of the Barbarian tribes, had a mysterious but trusted confidant, who was only referred to as [[Fiacla-Géar]] ("Sharp-Tooth"). This man is sometimes described as Bul-Kathos's close friend, and at other times, he is referred to as his brother. Whatever the source of their relationship, their bond was strong, and together they shared the secrets of the ancients: of the mysteries below the peaks of [[Mount Arreat]], of the venerated task put to their people to protect those mysteries, and of the prophecies regarding the dark times ahead. They both agreed that, in order to fulfil their sacred trust, their people must devote themselves to nothing save that charge. However, they disagreed on exactly how the people could best do this. Bul-Kathos believed that only by bringing the tribes together and training them in strict martial discipline could the tribes faithfully concentrate on their goal for generations to come, known as the [[Children of Bul-Kathos]] - the [[Barbarian]]s.

Fiacla-Géar, on the other hand, believed that only through obtaining a spiritual oneness with the land they had sworn to protect could the people truly appreciate the importance of their role. Both agreed the other's philosophy had merit, and so around the time Bul-Kathos united the tribes, Fiacla-Géar gathered together a small group consisting of the tribes' greatest warrior-poets and shamans and mysteriously retreated into the forests surrounding the area known as [[Scosglen]].

Some sources mention that this separation happened around the time of the [[Mage Clan Wars]], and that the Druids were banished by their Barbarian brothers. Both stories could well be true, and the separation of the two people being under an agreement with the two brothers, but also happening at the same time as fear of the corruption of magic had spread among the noble warriors.

===Scosglen and the Druids===
They ended up in the harsh wilds of [[Scosglen]] where [[Fiacla-Géar]] and his people created the first of the [[Druid College]]s, huge mortar-less stone towers, covered in vines and safely hidden beneath the leafy canopies of the dense forests. They have dwelt there ever since, forging a new way of life for themselves. They created a new culture and language, cutting themselves off from their [[Barbarian]] cousins and their ways, vowing not to return to the [[Northern Steppes|Steppes]] of Mt. Arreat until the time of the [[Uileloscadh Mór]], ("Great Holocaust") between the men of the world and the [[demon]]s of the [[Burning Hells]].

Here, in preparation for the impending conflict, he taught his people the [[Caoi Dúlra]] ("Way of Nature"), a harmony with the natural elements of the world, its plants and animals, as the heart of its most intrinsic beliefs, for they are the personification of the very world that the Druids have sworn to protect. Not only was Caoi Dúlra the basis for their system of values, but through its study and practice, the Druids learned to bond with the natural entities of Sanctuary. This bonding was so absolute that eventually they discovered how to talk to the plants and animals, and these beings taught them all the secrets of the natural world. They taught them methods to call animals from far away, how to summon sentient plants from the earth, ways to change their own forms to share the strengths of their animal cousins, even, to a limited extent, techniques to control the weather.

This form of magic also seemed to be lacking the corrupting aspects that Arcane and Demonic magic holds, one of the greatest fears of the Barbarians.

At the [[Túr Dúlra]] ("Tower of Nature"), the greatest of the Druid Colleges, stands a great tree [[Glór-an-Fháidha]] ("Glory of the Oak"). This tree is the most revered source of the Druids guidance and teachings. Under its branches, for centuries, the Druids of Scosglen have been honing not only their powerful arsenal of natural magic, but also the martial skills they have retained from their Barbarian forefathers. They have done this because they believe themselves to be the world's last line of defence when the time of the great conflict comes, a time they believe is at hand. Lashing out in fury at the recent insurgence of denizens of the [[Burning Hells]], and at the [[Leathdhiabhala]] ("Half-Demons"), demonic corruptions of the very creatures they have vowed to defend, the Druids have, at last, emerged from their forests, marching toward their final stand against the minions of [[Chaos]].

===The Druids===
Perhaps the most notable power of these Druids is their ability to change their form into that of an animal. Because of this ability, the tribes under their rule knew that they could be watched at any time. The sight of what was thought to be a common beast transforming into a vengeful Druid kept many a potential uprising in check.

The Druid controls both [[Elemental magic|Elemental]] and [[Prime magic]]. His Elemental powers give him control over fire, earth and the winds. His Primal bond with nature allows him to command many beasts and plants, summoning hawks, wolves, vines, and even natural spirits to do his bidding. He can also change his own shape into creatures such as a huge cave bear, or a dire wolf, and then use these forms to call upon further powers.

The Druids are a race of nomadic warrior-poet-kings. Driven from their homelands long ago by their [[Barbarian]] brothers, the Druid tribes live primarily in the northern forests. Using mystic secrets passed down through the generations, they summon the elements of fire and wind to do their bidding, and command the creatures of the forest to aid them in battle. Shifting from their human forms into that of wild beasts, gives them abilities far beyond those of other mortals.

==Diablo II Info==
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==Trivia==
Druids use names and phrases from our own ancient Irish language. Whether or not we'll see more of that in [[Diablo III]] remains to be seen. Here is a snip from Dragonhelmuk's Druidic Lexicon: [http://webspace.webring.com/people/aw/wet/druids.html]

[[Túr Dúlra]] - Here our "natural" Dúlra again is this time describing the "greatest of the Druidic colleges" and in Irish Túr is a tower, so we have "Natural Tower". (Personally I would have gone with the elegance of a genitive construction rather than a simple adjectival description, but then I guess that just shows my lack of appreciation for the simple Druidic names... or something. ;>)

Also, one that isn't mentioned on this lexicon: [[Dubhdroiacht]] - demonic magic, literally Black Magic (Dubh Draiocht).

===Name Changes?===
A map of [[Sanctuary]] was given as part of the pre-release information about [[Diablo III]], and at the time it came out I didn't look at it much. A few months later I came back to it however, and although [[Túr Dúlra]] is mentioned on the map the spelling has been changed. For a moment I wondered if they'd decided to make the spelling look older (as would befit druids) or changed the name for a particular reason... The new spelling was "Tur Dura" and other than trying to use an adjective in a noun genitive that would translate most easily as either "Tower of Durability" or "Tower of Dourness"... Perhaps they were trying to give a hint about the fate of the druids!

Unfortunately when I went to check the map online I saw that the spelling had been changed back to it's original form from Diablo 2 since my personal copy of the map was made. (Actually the new version said Tūr Dūlra, but I think that's just the Diablo font.) - So the Blizzard team were probably just lax... Or were they?! Either way it's nice to see that Túr Dúlra is still a landmark in the Sanctuary of Diablo 3. Who knows it might even be a visitable location like the glowy places on that map! Perhaps all this Druidic will come in handy yet afterall.

==References==
* [[Journal of Elder Aust of Harrogath]]
* [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction Manual]]
* [http://webspace.webring.com/people/aw/wet/druids.html "Dragonhelmuk's Druidic Lexicon"]

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Sorceress

2010-07-26T15:51:26Z

Leord:

The '''Sorceresses''' of [[Diablo II]] will not be a featured [[class]] in [[Diablo III]], but the [[Wizard]] character class actually come from the same [[mage clan]] originally, the [[Zann Esu]] female-only clan of the East.

A rebellious woman who has wrested the secrets of magic use from the male dominated mage clans of the East, the Sorceress is an expert in mystical creation ex nihilo. Though somewhat lacking in the skills of hand-to-hand combat, she compensates for this weakness with fierce combative magic for both offense and defense. Solitary and reclusive, the Sorceress acts based on motives and ethics inscrutable to most, and sometimes seems capricious and even spiteful. In reality, she understands the struggle between [[Order]] and [[Chaos]] all too clearly, as well as her role as a warrior in this battle.

==History==
The female mage clan of [[Zann Esu]] is one of the oldest of the ancient clans, although little is actually known about them. Centuries ago, the fourteen powerful covens of Esu witches convened for the first time in generations. What they discussed is not known, but the witches left behind their former lives and, as a group, disappeared into the Eastern Jungles.

The exact location of their community is a mystery. Until recently, their only contact with the outside world occurred during the recruitment missions. Once every seven years, the Zann Esu visited certain families across [[Sanctuary]]. These families had one thing in common -- they each had a seven-year old daugther. Always good-natured and polite, the Zann Esu visitors would meet the girls, ask a few questions, and then leave. A select few of the girls were visited a second time and offered apprenticeships. The families of those chosen enjoyed good fortune for many years after.

The Zann Esu, or [[Sorceress]]es as they are generally known, are on a quest for purity, the pursuit of the perfect [[magic]]. They feel the other disciplines of magic are haphazard, and have instead chosen to focus strictly upon [[elemental magic]]. They mold the base elements into whatever magical forms they need -- threatening all other magic disciplines with obsolescence. In order to achieve perfection in these elemental transmutations, they choose only those daughters of Sanctuary with the highest level of attunement to the magical elements.

The Sorceresses believe that it is through the search for perfection that they will attain ultimate purity and ascend to their destined role as the most powerful mages in Sanctuary. For centuries they have studied in secret, perfecting their art and bidding their time until the Emergence of Evil. Then, they will face their greatest challenge, either proving the purity of their magic or fading from existence.

The Zann Esu oracles have decreed that the time of the Emergence is at hand. The destruction of the [[Prime Evil]]s is to be the great test of their clan. Recently, Sorceresses have appeared mysteriously throughout Sanctuary to do battle with the minions of evil wherever they are found.

==Traits and Abilities==
Athletic, affable, and self-assured. Sorceresses hardly seem like scholarly bookworms hidden away from civilization. Sorceresses possess many of the same skills as the male members of the Eastern [[mage clan]]s, but excel at the use of [[elemental magic]]. Like most mages, they consider melee combat vulgar and use magic almost exclusively to fight their enemies.

==Diablo II Info==
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==References==
* [[Diablo II Manual]]

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Paladin

2010-07-26T15:51:17Z

Leord:

:'''''Are you looking for the Paladin from [[Diablo II]]?''' She can be found [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Category:Paladin here].''

The '''Paladins''' of [[Zakarum]], also known as '''Protectors of the Word''', '''Hand of Zakarum''' or the defecting '''Order of Paladins''', fought against their own leaders as well as [[Diablo]] during the events of [[Diablo 2]]. These holy knights will not make a reappearance in [[Diablo III]] as a [[class|character class]].

==Background==
The '''Knights of Westmarch''' who felled the armies of mighty [[Leoric]] are pure at heart and closely follow the teachings of [[Zakarum]], the Religion of the Light. A battle-ready warrior for whom faith is a shield, the Paladin fights for what he believes to be right. His steadfastness gives him powers to bestow blessings to his friends and wreak cruel justice on foes. There are those who call the Paladin an overwrought zealot, but others recognize in him the strength and goodness of the [[Light]].

During the mid-twelfth century, after the [[Church of Zakarum]] had gained prominence in the East, the Church decreed that the visions of [[Akarat]] would be spread throughout the known world in order to redeem the masses. Thus, the church selected a group of its most charismatic and devoted priests and sent them on a mission to proselytize the people of the West.

Unfortunately, the Church had not prepared these men for the rigors of travel or the hazards of the world. Those priests who survived their missions recounted tales of harsh weather, inadequate supplies, attacks from bandits, and even encounters with horrible monsters. To ensure the success of future missions, the Church set about training holy warriors, Paladins, to accompany and safeguard their missionaries. These "Protectors of the Word" proved to be more successful at converting the native peoples than the Priests they were assigned to defend. Impressing the locals with daring deeds, powerful weapons, and martial prowess was far more convincing than the condemnations of a soft-spoken monk. However, once the [[Word]] had been spread to every major city of the West, the [[Protectors of the Word]] faded from public view.

Some decades later, Paladins were again called into service. During the height of the [[Time of Troubles]], the Church commenced a second campaign of conversion. This time, however, unconvincible were deemed to be evil. The [[Zakarum inquisition]], spread through the lands like a tempest, laying waste to all suspected of demonic possession or corruption. Leading this crusade was a new generation of Paladins, known as the "[[Hand of Zakarum]]". These cavaliers of righteousness swept through the lands, expunging the taint of demonic contamination wherever they found it.

In the midst of this bloody crusade, a rebellion arose within the ranks of the Paladins of Zakarum. The rebels condemned the methods of the Inquisition, proclaiming that their new [[Order of Paladins]] should protect the innocent, and that the evil corruption they fought was merely evidence of their forebear's failure. They resolved to fight the true source of corruption. The Three [[Prime Evil]]s - [[Diablo]], [[Baal]], and [[Mephisto]]. And so, these rebellious Paladins left their Zakarum brethren and ventured West.

==Traits and Abilities==
Paladins use [[holy magic]] as gifted by the [[High Heavens]]. They must maintain strictly ordered lives, constantly upholding the cause of Virtue and Light. They must never succumb to worldly temptations lest they risk being deceived into following false lights -- [[demon]]s masquerading as heavenly beings.

Paladins may use their skills to increase their prowess with sword and shield, as well as lend blessing "[[Aura]]s" to themselves and to any who join them. They are particularly effective against the [[Undead]], as they know many holy incantations effective against these creatures.

==Diablo III Info==
The Paladin character will not return in [[Diablo 3]], though a Paladin might be seen in the game [http://www.blizzblues.com/us/so-without-the-paladin-class-23042165807.html] (as an NPC?), and [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard]] has not ruled out any of the characters from returning in Diablo 3 expansion packs. One strike against the Paladin returning is that [[Auras]] will be in Diablo 3, most likely as [[Monk]] skills, which would seem to make the Paladin's best known skill type redundant.

==Diablo II Info==

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==References==
* [[Diablo II Manual]]
* [http://www.blizzblues.com/us/so-without-the-paladin-class-23042165807.html Without the Paladin Class]

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Necromancer

2010-07-26T15:51:11Z

Leord:

The Necromancer will not be a playable character in [[Diablo III]] when the game is released, but the team has not ruled out including the Necromancer as an expansion character. They've also strongly hinted that players will see a Necromancer NPC at some point during the gameplay.

The '''Necromancer''' is one of the seven playable classes in Diablo 2. Refer to the {{iw|Necromancer Necromancer class page}} in the Diablo II Wiki for full details.

* The '''Priests of Rathma''' is the order's real name, called ''necromancers'' by the ignorant who fear them. This association is sometimes referred to as the '''Cult of [[Rathma]]'''.

==No D3 Necromancer?==
The non-inclusion of the Necromancer in Diablo III was greeted with a great deal of protest by loyal fans, and as a result Blizzard has repeatedly had to explain why they made the decision. Their main argument was that the Necromancer was done so well in D2 that they didn't see much to improve upon in D3, and didn't want to just repeat the same character in the new game. This contrasts to the [[Barbarian]], who they thought they could update and reinvent in interesting ways.

Here's D3 Game Designer [[Jay Wilson]] explaining this in an August 2008 interview. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/05/diablo-iii-necromancer/]

::"Our approach for classes in 'Diablo III' is that we don't have a strong desire to bring back classes from the previous game," Wilson told me. "The goal is to try and give people new gameplay and not just re-hash old gameplay. We're not just making a 'Diablo II' with updated 3D graphics."

::"The problem was, we looked at the class and didn't think that we could really make him a lot better," he explained. "We could add some new stuff to him but for the most part -- curses, corpse explosion, skeleton pets -- done. That's the class. We wanted to create new gameplay, so we chose to do the Witch Doctor as a different kind of class."

Jay elaborated on this in September 2008: [http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200809/N08.0903.1800.35279.htm?Page=3]

::One of the reasons we didn’t do the same treatment with the necromancer that we did with the barbarian is that the necromancer was more fully realized as a class in Diablo II. If we were going to bring him back, curses, skeletons, corpse explosion—you’re done. That’s the class. We felt the job was so well done that we didn’t know that we could do a lot to improve him, and that choosing to make that class was more or less like putting handcuffs on ourselves and wouldn’t allow us to create new and original gameplay. So we decided to go with a new pet class. We focused with the witch doctor on having him play differently enough from the necromancer so that, say if someday in the future we want to add some of the old classes back to Diablo III, I don’t like those doors to be closed.

===As An Expansion Character?===

Though the Necromancer will not be one of the five characters in Diablo 3, the developers have left the door open for the class to potentially return in the game's planned expansions: [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/05/diablo-iii-necromancer/]

"There's a lot of people on our team who aren't happy with our class choices,” he admitted. "But after we've established 'Diablo III' as its own game with its own type of gameplay and experiences, I wouldn't be opposed to looking at old classes. We are trying to design [the Witch Doctor] class so that if we did bring back the Necromancer, there's room for him. We're looking out ahead of time at what our expansions are going to be, so we've got to keep room open for some of those other classes down the road."

There appears to be a level of PR in this reply -- the [[D3 Team]] has never ruled out any character from appearing in an expansion -- but it's impossible to know how much this is a serious consideration and how much it's just saying something consoling to keep Necromancer fans on board.

===D3 Necromancer NPC?===

Blizzard has not confirmed this, but they've given several strong hints that players will see one (or more) Necromancers in Diablo 3... as NPCs. (Or possibly as monsters?) The Diablo 3 Community Manager [[Bashiok]] teased about this in February 2010. [http://www.blizzblues.com/us/so-without-the-paladin-class-23042165807.html]

::The Knights of Westmarch and cult of Rathma still exist, so the chances of coming across a paladin and/or necromancer through your travels are pretty good.

==Necromancer ''Diablo II'' Lore==
[[Image:Necromancer-concept.jpg|thumb|150px|D2 Necro concept art.]]
::''From the steamy recesses of the southern swamps comes a figure cloaked in mystery. The Necromancer, as his name implies, is an unseemly form of [[sorcerer]] whose spells deal with the raising of the dead and the summoning and control of various creatures for his purposes. Though his goals are often aligned with those of the forces of [[Light]], some do not think that these ends can justify his foul means. Long hours of study in dank mausolea have made his skin pale and corpselike, his figure, skeletal. Most people shun him for his peculiar looks and ways, but none doubt the power of the Necromancer, for it is the stuff of nightmares.

==History==
As might be expected, the devotees of magic are a segregated lot. They are as leery of students of rival disciplines as a layperson is of all arcane practitioners. None, however, are so widely maligned and misunderstood as the '''Priests of [[Rathma]]'''.

As with most users of [[magic]], the priests of the cult of Rathma hail from the far Eastern Jungles. They reside in a vast underground city located deep within those jungles. Their specific geographical locale is particularly secluded, however, preventing their assimilation into a formal [[mage clan]]. But it is this same isolation that has allowed them to pursue their distinct kind of arcane science. For it is through the teachings of Rathma, as well as through years of research and physical experimentation, that these men have come to understand and hold sacred the delicate balance of life and death and are able to twist the line that borders the two. For although the minions of [[Hell]] have long possessed this power, among mortals the knowledge to reanimate and control the dead belongs to these priests alone. It is this practice that has led outsiders to refer to them as Necromancers. They truly comprehend the balance of all things, and understand and accept their place in what they refer to as the [[Great Cycle of Being]].

Their culture has subsisted in the shadow of the great mage clans from the earliest days, and in most ways their practice reaches back to a time before [[magic]] was formalized into strict disciplines. Although their art is considered "dark", and the people of the outside world shun the priests who practice these arts, these mysterious cultists never suffered the epidemic of corruption that plagued the ancient mage clans. Pragmatists in the truest sense, they are above temptation. They see death merely as a natural part of life and do not seek to deny its arrival. Their singular knowledge of the unknown allows them to face death without fear. These ideals, coupled with an understanding of the natural balance between [[Order]] and [[Chaos]], explain why they have not fallen prey to the influences of evil.

Their desire to uphold this balance has brought the Necromancers forth from the isolation of their remote, dank homeland to destroy [[Diablo]] and his brethren. The mere presence of these [[Prime Evil]]s on the mortal realm upsets the natural symmetry of not only the mortal realm, but also the Great Cycle of Being itself. The followers of Rathma seek to right the balance by ridding the mortal realms of non-mortal intervention altogether. They resent any force that would treat humans as pawns in a cosmic game, though they apparently are willing to ally with the forces of Order, but only until such time as the balance is restored.

==Early Life and Training==
It is unclear how one becomes a Necromancer (or apprentice).

Training takes place in the vast underground cites of the Necromancers in the Eastern Swamps. They are first taught the ideology of the Necromancers, including the [[Great Cycle of Being]].They then go through lessons on anatomy, how to revive people and a host of other skills. Despite their appearance, Necromancers can move quite fast as they are trained to react instantly in a hostile jungle world.

Once the Necromancer's training is over, he/she is initiated by a vision of [[Trag'Oul]]. The Necromancer is tested on summoning skills, and if successful, they are given a bone dagger from one of the corpses.

==Traits and Abilities==
Necromancers have the ability to reanimate corpses of most entities and to control the recently dead. The dead release spiritual energies that haunt the mortal realms. The Necromancer can focus these energies, giving them manifestation in the corporeal world. Practitioners of necromancy can curse the very fate of a victim by manipulating the [[Prime magic|Prime energies]] flowing through all living things.

==Known Necromancers==
* [[Mendeln]] (a [[Nephalem]], and one of the first)
* [[Zayl]]
* [[Kara Nightshadow]]
* [[Karybdus]] (gone mad)

==Further Reading==
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==References==
* [[Diablo II Manual]]
* [http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200809/N08.0903.1800.35279.htm?Page=3 Jay Wilson Interview by GameInformer.com]
* [[Diablo: The Kingdom of Shadow]]
* [[Diablo: Moon of the Spider]]

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Amazon

2010-07-26T15:50:15Z

Leord:

:'''''Are you looking for the Amazon from [[Diablo II]]?''' She can be found [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Category:Amazon here].''

The '''Amazons''' of the [[Skovos]] isles fought bravely in the war against [[Diablo]], but are not going to appear as playable [[class]]es in [[Diablo III]].

==History==
The Amazons are women warriors who hail from a group of islands in the [[Twin Seas]] called the [[Skovos]] isles, near the border of the [[Great Ocean]]. Only the permanently snow-covered peak of [[Mount Karcheus]] breaks the expanses of lush forests on the islands.

The Amazons are a relatively isolated culture. Adapting over the centuries to their tropical milleu, they have built magnificent cities in the forest canopy. These cities are an architectural phenomenon and a source of great pride to the Amazons. They do not follow the teachings of the [[Zakarum]], but instead practice a polytheistic religion that adheres to the strict principles of [[Order]]. Their oracles long ago predicted the [[Dark Exile]], and they have been preparing to combat it ever since. Amazons regard the destruction of the Three [[Prime Evil]]s as their destiny, ushering in a new era when mortal men and women, no longer merely playthings for the beings of the [[Outer Realms]], can at long last take their rightful place in the universe.

The Amazons are a seafaring people, one of the first to have made trade contact with both the kingdoms of the West and with [[Kehjistan]] in the East. Their prominence in the world's trade establishment has afforded their warriors the reputation they currently enjoy as cunning strategists and skilled combatants. Much sought after as mercenaries, they are expert soldiers and extremely loyal -- as long as the assignment does not conflict with their strict sense of ethics.

Their pantheon of gods consists of a well-defined hierarchy, each member upholding some segment of the balance of Order. It is this strong sense of order that drives the Amazon people to achieve greatness in even the smallest of their endeavours. Their prime deity is [[Athulua]], who with her consort, [[Kethryes]], rules over the seasons and the weather. Under these goddesses are a wide assortment of lesser deities. Each responsible for his or her own sphere of influence among the amazon people's daily life. [[Zerae]] is one of the combat-oriented deities. The Amazons believe this pantheon is the remnant of the original inhabitants that settled the islands centuries ago. According to ancient records, they share the same name as these gods, although aspects of their personalities seem to have evolved over the centuries.

===Hunting===
Hunting in the dense rain forests of the [[Skovos Isles|Amazon Islands]] is fraught with many obstacles. Confining overgrowth and fierce indigenous animals conspire to make combat difficult, if not impossible. Early in training, Amazon spear-women must learn to overcome these conditions. By honing their hunting techniques to the point where they are able to deliver many powerful spear thrusts in rapid succession, they learn to finish off one opponent before turning to slay another. The {{iw|Jab Jab}} is the most basic of the skills designed to accomplish this tactic.

==Traits and Abilities==
The Amazon is more than competent in hand-to-hand combat. Training in the jungles of her native islands have shaped the Amazon's skill with the bow and missile weapons into one of unparalleled excellence. With the bow, her only rival are the [[Sisters of the Sightless Eye]]. But, unless her sisters in arm, the Amazon is also highly adept in the use of spears and other thrown weapons. The powers they possess are a combination of [[Prime magic]], [[Holy magic]] and ingenious weapon construction.

==Titles==
[[Grand Mistress]] seems to be a title related to the pantheon church, either as a head of one goddess' followers, or perhaps over the whole pantheon. Could possibly also be a military title.

==Further Reading==

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==References==
* [[Diablo II Manual]]

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Cinematic

2010-07-26T12:18:59Z

Leord:

'''Cinematics''' or '''cut-scenes''' are movies seen in the game, or released as promotional tools, that tell the game [[story]], introduce new [[character]]s, or just generally serve as promotion or advertising. [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard]] has a long history of producing high quality movies through their in-house Cinematics Team, and these have been included with every game they've released since [[WarCraft II]].

==Diablo 3 Cinematics==
[[File:Cinematic-candles.jpg|thumb|300px|Candles are lit in the intro cinematic.]]
As of December 2009, there have been three Diablo 3 cinematics released. Click to the linked pages to see each cinematic, as well as screenshots and plot details.

* '''[[Cinematic: WWI 2008]]''' was the first, released with Diablo 3's premiere at the Paris WWI event, June 2008. This cinematic introduces the game world, hints at the plot, and shows some great scenery.

* '''[[Cinematic: Wizard]]''' was the second cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2008. This machinima style movie introduced the Wizard character, and showed her marching boldly through the Tristram Cathedral, en route to a final battle with [[Leoric]], the Skeleton King.

* '''[[Cinematic: Monk]]''' was the third cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2009. This machinima style movie introduced the Monk character and showed him battling Cultists in Arcarnus, before a final battle against a [[Morlu Caster]].

==Final Game Cinematics==
There will be extensive cinematics in the full game, approximately as many as we saw with Diablo 2, with the movies shown before the game, between each act,[http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html] and after, much as they were in Diablo 2. [[Kevin Martens]] and [[Julian Love]] commented on that during a Blizzcon 2009 interview: [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/]

::''Diii.net: Can you comment on the cinematics? The overall length and presentation? When will players see them during the game, and how long will they run for?
::'''Kevin:''' That’s not really been decided, since they’re still a work in progress. Currently the plan is to show some at the beginning and end of each Act, but the exact structure isn’t yet finished.

::''Diii.net: Any idea how long they’ll be in total? Comparable to D2?
::'''Kevin:''' We really don’t know yet, since all of the scripts aren’t finished.

[[Jay Wilson]] also addressed this subject during a press conference at Blizzcon 2009. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml]

::We're using cinematics to about the same level as Diablo II did.

::It's a difficult story to tell with cinematics because we basically have a main character who can't be in the cinematics. We've really focused on the ancillary characters - Their focus is always to be kind of implying the player's presence right outside the room on the other side of that door.

::We don't have a big focus on in-game cinematics. We try to tell our story through action, through questing, and through events. We do have a lot more scripted events, but we separate those from in-game cinematics in the fact that we don't pull control away from the player.

==Cinematics vs. Machinima==
Beginning with World of Warcraft, Blizzard started to produce two types of cinematics. The traditional, fully CG cinematics are animated short movies about the games. These are produced by the Blizzard cinematics team in much the way a movie company like Pixar creates their feature films, and while these movies originate from the same concept art and designs as the rest of the game, almost all of the artwork and environments are created from scratch for the film.

The newer type of "cinematic" that's been used extensively to promote World of Warcraft and now Diablo 3, is created with the game engine itself. This technique is known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima], and players can make this type of movie themselves, simply by recording what their character sees as they play. The better fan made movies are edited down from many hours of footage, and usually add soundtracks, dialogue, and sometimes even original special effects and animations. One fine WoW example [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 can be seen here].

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Red vs. Blue], A fan-made series using the Halo game engine, has become a huge internet success, with episodes even being sold on DVD with the consent of game publisher Microsoft.

===D3 Machinima Confusion===
The fact that players never have the "first person" view while playing Diablo 3 (unlike WoW machinima movies) is probably what's led to some of the confusion, and various members of the Diablo 3 team have repeatedly had to explain[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/] that those movies are not "true" cinematics. [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/]

::''Joystiq.com: Monk introduction cinematic was choppy in a few places, it looked a little rough. You know, usually Blizzard's cinematics are so gorgeous and everything looks like it's out of a CGI movie. Was that put together in-game? How did you guys create that?''
::'''[[Leonard Boyarsky]]:''' Yeah, that's an in-game done by our AV team. We have two different ways of doing them. A lot of times when they announce patches for World of Warcraft, you'll notice that they'll do in-game ones as opposed to full-on cinematic ones. That's what that one was. Same with our Wizard one last time. They were developing that as we were developing a lot of his skills. I think they did a really good job with the limited tools that we allowed them to have at the time. [laughs] But I thought it was really cool, myself. But I know what you're saying.

Yeah, there was a few times where you were like, "Oh, it's a little choppy" or some of the characters in the background looked all the same, you know. They're facing the same way, moving the same way.

::'''[[Kevin Martens]]:''' They didn't get the assets very early; they didn't have more time.

::'''Leonard''': We'll take full responsibility for that. [laughs].

[[File:Meteor1.jpg|thumb|700px|center|The mysterious meteor hurtles towards the Tristram Cathedral in a scene from the [[Cinematic: WWI 2008|Diablo 3 introductory cinematic]].]]

==Diablo II==



===Diablo II: LoD Cinematics===
There are two cinematics in [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]]. The intro cinematic as well as the final ending cinematic, with the destruction of the [[Worldstone]] by the hand of [[Tyrael]].

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top" width="50%"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Intro Cinematic'''
<youtube>Can9ET0kvPo</youtube>


'''The Search for Baal''' 
This first epic scene shows [[Baal]] in his true form (but seems to have taken the skin off of [[Tal Rasha]]'s corpse and stretched it over his head), and with reinvigorated powers from [[Burning Hells|Hell]], and refreshed demons ready to tear a path all the way to [[Mount arreat]]. 
 
This scene takes place outsides the gates of [[Secheron]], the [[Barbarian]] capital, where an old, but brave Barbarian guard tells him to leave. Baal pretends to think for a second, and uses a Mana Rift spell to literally make the guard explode. 
 
With this answer, the demonic horde storms the Barbarian city.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Final Cinematic'''
<youtube>240o-hYai8M</youtube>


'''[[Destruction's End]]''' 
The last cinematic in [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]]. Having defeated [[Baal]], the last of the three [[Prime Evils]], [[Tyrael]] informs the players the [[Worldstone]] has been corrupted by the [[demon]], and is forced to destroy it. 
 
What effect this will have on [[Sanctuary]], no-one knows.


|}

===Diablo II Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''[[The Calling]]'''
<youtube>Xcby20mDeoQ</youtube>


'''The Calling''' 
This cinematic is the introductory scene to [[Diablo 2]]. It was produced in-house by the Blizzard Film Department and released in March 2000. It runs for 7:10.


| valign="top"|'''[[Terror's End]]'''
<youtube>jagmKMzb1Vs</youtube>


'''Terror's End''' 
The last of the [[Diablo II]] cinematics. [[Marius]] is telling of how [[Diablo]] was killed, and the [[Soulstone]]s destroyed. However, [[Baal]] fools Marius into giving him his Soulstone, and the story line for [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]] begins.


|}

===Diablo II Commercials & Trailers===
These are some of the original [[Diablo II]] trailers and commercials. Some of these have been largely forgotten.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction Trailer - ECTS 2000 / E3 2001'''
<youtube>MzOKcj5RqgI</youtube>


The first [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]] trailer shown. It's a compilation of what would later be the intro cinematic to the expansion, but also mixed in with plenty of detailed pictures of the [[Worldstone]], some of which are exclusive to this particular trailer.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #2'''
<youtube>7LIIHnE7nsY</youtube>

Compilation of Diablo II cinematics in a TV spot.

|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #1'''
<youtube>ayH_tWiDhAM</youtube>

The classic 2000 Christmas commercial for Diablo II. A must-see.

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1999'''
<youtube>FLSNmKpCw6I</youtube>


The 1999 E3 cinematic is much closer to the actual game. This is basically a collage of little cuts from the in-game cinematics, rearranged for dramatic effect.

The voiceover does actually talk of basically everything that will happen in the game (and expansion), which is kind of interesting.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1998'''
<youtube>KxnWjyvmpnI</youtube>


This cinematic trailer shows the [[Dark Wanderer]] on his travels from [[Tristram]]. This cinematic is forgotten by most, and none of it is available in [[Diablo II|the game]]. Some of the facts here have of course since been [[retcon]]ned, such as the stitchings and the mention of "many months have passed", when in fact only a number of weeks, at most, would have passed.

Whatever those gates are is unknown, but it could be the [[Rogue Monastery]] pass gates for caravans (caravans can hardly be asked to travel through the Monastery cellar!).

The big red stone seems very much to be [[Diablo]]'s [[Soulstone]], which of course can't just have been dropped on the way. If this was just for effect, or some earlier story arc the team was playing with, we don't know. We DO know that the Wanderer did not lose the stone, so perhaps he ran back and picked it up.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Announcement Cinematic - ECTS 1997'''
<youtube>ETAPd-tnY_E</youtube>


The first announcement trailer for [[Diablo II]]. Possibly being pictures of [[Tristram Cathedral]] as it's being attacked by demons after the [[Dark Wanderer]] left the scene.

It could also be just some random church on fire, as this was so early in development, it's likely the entire story line was not ironed out by then. It's interesting to note that much of this 3D rendered material did not make it into any of the games.


|}

==Diablo I==
As [[Diablo I]] came out in a time before video games were widely advertised, there's no Diablo I commercials, but there are deleted scenes that were made, but never added to the game!

===Diablo: Hellfire Intro===

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top"|<youtube>T8onV3cFDS4</youtube>
| valign="top"|'''Diablo: Hellfire Intro'''


This is the intro cinematic for [[Diablo: Hellfire]], the official, but unsuported expansion of [[Diablo I]] made by Sierra Entertainment.

|}

===Diablo I Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo I Intro Cinematic'''
<youtube>Ge_kWHR_tgU</youtube>


Welcome to the world of [[Diablo]]. this is the first ever Diablo cinematic, introducing people to the dark world of [[Sanctuary]], as [[Tristram]] has been invaded by a [[demon]]ic force.


| valign="top"|'''Lazarus'''
<youtube>7nTpEp4rvpY</youtube>


The first cutscene of the game is showing the [[Archbishop]] [[Lazarus]] at the [[Tristram Cathedral]]'s altar, at a point where he's clearly corrupted by [[Diablo]].

After this cutscene was shown, it leads to the player's confrontation with Lazarus and his succubus guards.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Warrior Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>1VihslNlfEU</youtube>


We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>PutTcD4UIk0</youtube>


The last cinematic of [[Diablo I]]. We see the [[Dark Wanderer]] standing We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


|}

===Diablo I Deleted Scenes===
As mentioned above, [[Diablo I]] came with deleted scenes. It's not clear why some of them were removed, but they still exists in the game files, and as such are shown here. They have never officially been released.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Butcher Intro'''
<youtube>SNNeKMloC88</youtube>


This [[Butcher]] introduction was removed before the game went live, and it's the scene fans are most surprised was deleted. It's a tad gruesome, yes, but there's corpses and death all over the game, so it seems unlikely to be because of censorship.


| valign="top"|'''Map of the Stars'''
<youtube>vkIxv8qVygs</youtube>


The Map of the Stars cut-scene was specifically removed since the quest itself was considered ruining the player-driven nature of the game. You can see the original Diablo render here doing something with these stars.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Rogue Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>wGRnjTflisc</youtube>


The first of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


| valign="top"|'''Sorcerer Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>K4fktjLZBk0</youtube>


The second of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


|}

==References==
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3inc Diablo3Inc YouTube Page for all videos]'''
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html BlizzCon 09: Diablo III Q&A]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/ Exclusive Julian Love & Kevin Martens Interview]
* [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml Diablo 3 Press Conference BlizzCon 2009]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 "Blind" WoW Machinima]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Halo: Red vs. Blue]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/ Blizzard Explains Cinematics]
* [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/ Leonardo Boyarsky & Kevin Martens Interview]

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Cinematic

2010-07-26T11:53:19Z

Leord: /* Diablo II: LoD Cinematics */

'''Cinematics''' or '''cut-scenes''' are movies seen in the game, or released as promotional tools, that tell the game [[story]], introduce new [[character]]s, or just generally serve as promotion or advertising. [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard]] has a long history of producing high quality movies through their in-house Cinematics Team, and these have been included with every game they've released since [[WarCraft II]].

==Diablo 3 Cinematics==
[[File:Cinematic-candles.jpg|thumb|300px|Candles are lit in the intro cinematic.]]
As of December 2009, there have been three Diablo 3 cinematics released. Click to the linked pages to see each cinematic, as well as screenshots and plot details.

* '''[[Cinematic: WWI 2008]]''' was the first, released with Diablo 3's premiere at the Paris WWI event, June 2008. This cinematic introduces the game world, hints at the plot, and shows some great scenery.

* '''[[Cinematic: Wizard]]''' was the second cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2008. This machinima style movie introduced the Wizard character, and showed her marching boldly through the Tristram Cathedral, en route to a final battle with [[Leoric]], the Skeleton King.

* '''[[Cinematic: Monk]]''' was the third cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2009. This machinima style movie introduced the Monk character and showed him battling Cultists in Arcarnus, before a final battle against a [[Morlu Caster]].

==Final Game Cinematics==
There will be extensive cinematics in the full game, approximately as many as we saw with Diablo 2, with the movies shown before the game, between each act,[http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html] and after, much as they were in Diablo 2. [[Kevin Martens]] and [[Julian Love]] commented on that during a Blizzcon 2009 interview: [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/]

::''Diii.net: Can you comment on the cinematics? The overall length and presentation? When will players see them during the game, and how long will they run for?
::'''Kevin:''' That’s not really been decided, since they’re still a work in progress. Currently the plan is to show some at the beginning and end of each Act, but the exact structure isn’t yet finished.

::''Diii.net: Any idea how long they’ll be in total? Comparable to D2?
::'''Kevin:''' We really don’t know yet, since all of the scripts aren’t finished.

[[Jay Wilson]] also addressed this subject during a press conference at Blizzcon 2009. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml]

::We're using cinematics to about the same level as Diablo II did.

::It's a difficult story to tell with cinematics because we basically have a main character who can't be in the cinematics. We've really focused on the ancillary characters - Their focus is always to be kind of implying the player's presence right outside the room on the other side of that door.

::We don't have a big focus on in-game cinematics. We try to tell our story through action, through questing, and through events. We do have a lot more scripted events, but we separate those from in-game cinematics in the fact that we don't pull control away from the player.

==Cinematics vs. Machinima==
Beginning with World of Warcraft, Blizzard started to produce two types of cinematics. The traditional, fully CG cinematics are animated short movies about the games. These are produced by the Blizzard cinematics team in much the way a movie company like Pixar creates their feature films, and while these movies originate from the same concept art and designs as the rest of the game, almost all of the artwork and environments are created from scratch for the film.

The newer type of "cinematic" that's been used extensively to promote World of Warcraft and now Diablo 3, is created with the game engine itself. This technique is known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima], and players can make this type of movie themselves, simply by recording what their character sees as they play. The better fan made movies are edited down from many hours of footage, and usually add soundtracks, dialogue, and sometimes even original special effects and animations. One fine WoW example [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 can be seen here].

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Red vs. Blue], A fan-made series using the Halo game engine, has become a huge internet success, with episodes even being sold on DVD with the consent of game publisher Microsoft.

===D3 Machinima Confusion===
The fact that players never have the "first person" view while playing Diablo 3 (unlike WoW machinima movies) is probably what's led to some of the confusion, and various members of the Diablo 3 team have repeatedly had to explain[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/] that those movies are not "true" cinematics. [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/]

::''Joystiq.com: Monk introduction cinematic was choppy in a few places, it looked a little rough. You know, usually Blizzard's cinematics are so gorgeous and everything looks like it's out of a CGI movie. Was that put together in-game? How did you guys create that?''
::'''[[Leonard Boyarsky]]:''' Yeah, that's an in-game done by our AV team. We have two different ways of doing them. A lot of times when they announce patches for World of Warcraft, you'll notice that they'll do in-game ones as opposed to full-on cinematic ones. That's what that one was. Same with our Wizard one last time. They were developing that as we were developing a lot of his skills. I think they did a really good job with the limited tools that we allowed them to have at the time. [laughs] But I thought it was really cool, myself. But I know what you're saying.

Yeah, there was a few times where you were like, "Oh, it's a little choppy" or some of the characters in the background looked all the same, you know. They're facing the same way, moving the same way.

::'''[[Kevin Martens]]:''' They didn't get the assets very early; they didn't have more time.

::'''Leonard''': We'll take full responsibility for that. [laughs].

[[File:Meteor1.jpg|thumb|700px|center|The mysterious meteor hurtles towards the Tristram Cathedral in a scene from the [[Cinematic: WWI 2008|Diablo 3 introductory cinematic]].]]

==Diablo II==



===Diablo II: LoD Cinematics===
There are two cinematics in [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]]. The intro cinematic as well as the final ending cinematic, with the destruction of the [[Worldstone]] by the hand of [[Tyrael]].

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top" width="50%"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Intro Cinematic'''
<youtube>Can9ET0kvPo</youtube>


'''The Search for Baal''' 
This first epic scene shows [[Baal]] in his true form (but seems to have taken the skin off of [[Tal Rasha]]'s corpse and stretched it over his head), and with reinvigorated powers from [[Burning Hells|Hell]], and refreshed demons ready to tear a path all the way to [[Mount arreat]]. 
 
This scene takes place outsides the gates of [[Secheron]], the [[Barbarian]] capital, where an old, but brave Barbarian guard tells him to leave. Baal pretends to think for a second, and uses a Mana Rift spell to literally make the guard explode. 
 
With this answer, the demonic horde storms the Barbarian city.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Final Cinematic'''
<youtube>240o-hYai8M</youtube>


'''[[Destruction's End]]''' 
The last cinematic in [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]]. Having defeated [[Baal]], the last of the three [[Prime Evils]], [[Tyrael]] informs the players the [[Worldstone]] has been corrupted by the [[demon]], and is forced to destroy it. 
 
What effect this will have on [[Sanctuary]], no-one knows.


|}

===Diablo II Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''[[The Calling]]'''
<youtube>Xcby20mDeoQ</youtube>


'''The Calling, is the introductory cinematic to [[Diablo 2]]. It was produced in-house by the Blizzard Film Department and released in March 2000. It runs for 7:10.


|}

===Diablo II Commercials & Trailers===
These are some of the original [[Diablo II]] trailers and commercials. Some of these have been largely forgotten.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction Trailer - ECTS 2000 / E3 2001'''
<youtube>MzOKcj5RqgI</youtube>


The first [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]] trailer shown. It's a compilation of what would later be the intro cinematic to the expansion, but also mixed in with plenty of detailed pictures of the [[Worldstone]], some of which are exclusive to this particular trailer.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #2'''
<youtube>7LIIHnE7nsY</youtube>

Compilation of Diablo II cinematics in a TV spot.

|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #1'''
<youtube>ayH_tWiDhAM</youtube>

The classic 2000 Christmas commercial for Diablo II. A must-see.

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1999'''
<youtube>FLSNmKpCw6I</youtube>


The 1999 E3 cinematic is much closer to the actual game. This is basically a collage of little cuts from the in-game cinematics, rearranged for dramatic effect.

The voiceover does actually talk of basically everything that will happen in the game (and expansion), which is kind of interesting.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1998'''
<youtube>KxnWjyvmpnI</youtube>


This cinematic trailer shows the [[Dark Wanderer]] on his travels from [[Tristram]]. This cinematic is forgotten by most, and none of it is available in [[Diablo II|the game]]. Some of the facts here have of course since been [[retcon]]ned, such as the stitchings and the mention of "many months have passed", when in fact only a number of weeks, at most, would have passed.

Whatever those gates are is unknown, but it could be the [[Rogue Monastery]] pass gates for caravans (caravans can hardly be asked to travel through the Monastery cellar!).

The big red stone seems very much to be [[Diablo]]'s [[Soulstone]], which of course can't just have been dropped on the way. If this was just for effect, or some earlier story arc the team was playing with, we don't know. We DO know that the Wanderer did not lose the stone, so perhaps he ran back and picked it up.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Announcement Cinematic - ECTS 1997'''
<youtube>ETAPd-tnY_E</youtube>


The first announcement trailer for [[Diablo II]]. Possibly being pictures of [[Tristram Cathedral]] as it's being attacked by demons after the [[Dark Wanderer]] left the scene.

It could also be just some random church on fire, as this was so early in development, it's likely the entire story line was not ironed out by then. It's interesting to note that much of this 3D rendered material did not make it into any of the games.


|}

==Diablo I==
As [[Diablo I]] came out in a time before video games were widely advertised, there's no Diablo I commercials, but there are deleted scenes that were made, but never added to the game!

===Diablo: Hellfire Intro===

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top"|<youtube>T8onV3cFDS4</youtube>
| valign="top"|'''Diablo: Hellfire Intro'''


This is the intro cinematic for [[Diablo: Hellfire]], the official, but unsuported expansion of [[Diablo I]] made by Sierra Entertainment.

|}

===Diablo I Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo I Intro Cinematic'''
<youtube>Ge_kWHR_tgU</youtube>


Welcome to the world of [[Diablo]]. this is the first ever Diablo cinematic, introducing people to the dark world of [[Sanctuary]], as [[Tristram]] has been invaded by a [[demon]]ic force.


| valign="top"|'''Lazarus'''
<youtube>7nTpEp4rvpY</youtube>


The first cutscene of the game is showing the [[Archbishop]] [[Lazarus]] at the [[Tristram Cathedral]]'s altar, at a point where he's clearly corrupted by [[Diablo]].

After this cutscene was shown, it leads to the player's confrontation with Lazarus and his succubus guards.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Warrior Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>1VihslNlfEU</youtube>


We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>PutTcD4UIk0</youtube>


The last cinematic of [[Diablo I]]. We see the [[Dark Wanderer]] standing We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


|}

===Diablo I Deleted Scenes===
As mentioned above, [[Diablo I]] came with deleted scenes. It's not clear why some of them were removed, but they still exists in the game files, and as such are shown here. They have never officially been released.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Butcher Intro'''
<youtube>SNNeKMloC88</youtube>


This [[Butcher]] introduction was removed before the game went live, and it's the scene fans are most surprised was deleted. It's a tad gruesome, yes, but there's corpses and death all over the game, so it seems unlikely to be because of censorship.


| valign="top"|'''Map of the Stars'''
<youtube>vkIxv8qVygs</youtube>


The Map of the Stars cut-scene was specifically removed since the quest itself was considered ruining the player-driven nature of the game. You can see the original Diablo render here doing something with these stars.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Rogue Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>wGRnjTflisc</youtube>


The first of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


| valign="top"|'''Sorcerer Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>K4fktjLZBk0</youtube>


The second of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


|}

==References==
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3inc Diablo3Inc YouTube Page for all videos]'''
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html BlizzCon 09: Diablo III Q&A]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/ Exclusive Julian Love & Kevin Martens Interview]
* [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml Diablo 3 Press Conference BlizzCon 2009]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 "Blind" WoW Machinima]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Halo: Red vs. Blue]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/ Blizzard Explains Cinematics]
* [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/ Leonardo Boyarsky & Kevin Martens Interview]

[[category:story]]
[[category:basics]]
[[category:cinematics]]

Cinematic

2010-07-26T11:51:09Z

Leord: /* Diablo II: LoD Cinematics */

'''Cinematics''' or '''cut-scenes''' are movies seen in the game, or released as promotional tools, that tell the game [[story]], introduce new [[character]]s, or just generally serve as promotion or advertising. [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard]] has a long history of producing high quality movies through their in-house Cinematics Team, and these have been included with every game they've released since [[WarCraft II]].

==Diablo 3 Cinematics==
[[File:Cinematic-candles.jpg|thumb|300px|Candles are lit in the intro cinematic.]]
As of December 2009, there have been three Diablo 3 cinematics released. Click to the linked pages to see each cinematic, as well as screenshots and plot details.

* '''[[Cinematic: WWI 2008]]''' was the first, released with Diablo 3's premiere at the Paris WWI event, June 2008. This cinematic introduces the game world, hints at the plot, and shows some great scenery.

* '''[[Cinematic: Wizard]]''' was the second cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2008. This machinima style movie introduced the Wizard character, and showed her marching boldly through the Tristram Cathedral, en route to a final battle with [[Leoric]], the Skeleton King.

* '''[[Cinematic: Monk]]''' was the third cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2009. This machinima style movie introduced the Monk character and showed him battling Cultists in Arcarnus, before a final battle against a [[Morlu Caster]].

==Final Game Cinematics==
There will be extensive cinematics in the full game, approximately as many as we saw with Diablo 2, with the movies shown before the game, between each act,[http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html] and after, much as they were in Diablo 2. [[Kevin Martens]] and [[Julian Love]] commented on that during a Blizzcon 2009 interview: [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/]

::''Diii.net: Can you comment on the cinematics? The overall length and presentation? When will players see them during the game, and how long will they run for?
::'''Kevin:''' That’s not really been decided, since they’re still a work in progress. Currently the plan is to show some at the beginning and end of each Act, but the exact structure isn’t yet finished.

::''Diii.net: Any idea how long they’ll be in total? Comparable to D2?
::'''Kevin:''' We really don’t know yet, since all of the scripts aren’t finished.

[[Jay Wilson]] also addressed this subject during a press conference at Blizzcon 2009. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml]

::We're using cinematics to about the same level as Diablo II did.

::It's a difficult story to tell with cinematics because we basically have a main character who can't be in the cinematics. We've really focused on the ancillary characters - Their focus is always to be kind of implying the player's presence right outside the room on the other side of that door.

::We don't have a big focus on in-game cinematics. We try to tell our story through action, through questing, and through events. We do have a lot more scripted events, but we separate those from in-game cinematics in the fact that we don't pull control away from the player.

==Cinematics vs. Machinima==
Beginning with World of Warcraft, Blizzard started to produce two types of cinematics. The traditional, fully CG cinematics are animated short movies about the games. These are produced by the Blizzard cinematics team in much the way a movie company like Pixar creates their feature films, and while these movies originate from the same concept art and designs as the rest of the game, almost all of the artwork and environments are created from scratch for the film.

The newer type of "cinematic" that's been used extensively to promote World of Warcraft and now Diablo 3, is created with the game engine itself. This technique is known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima], and players can make this type of movie themselves, simply by recording what their character sees as they play. The better fan made movies are edited down from many hours of footage, and usually add soundtracks, dialogue, and sometimes even original special effects and animations. One fine WoW example [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 can be seen here].

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Red vs. Blue], A fan-made series using the Halo game engine, has become a huge internet success, with episodes even being sold on DVD with the consent of game publisher Microsoft.

===D3 Machinima Confusion===
The fact that players never have the "first person" view while playing Diablo 3 (unlike WoW machinima movies) is probably what's led to some of the confusion, and various members of the Diablo 3 team have repeatedly had to explain[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/] that those movies are not "true" cinematics. [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/]

::''Joystiq.com: Monk introduction cinematic was choppy in a few places, it looked a little rough. You know, usually Blizzard's cinematics are so gorgeous and everything looks like it's out of a CGI movie. Was that put together in-game? How did you guys create that?''
::'''[[Leonard Boyarsky]]:''' Yeah, that's an in-game done by our AV team. We have two different ways of doing them. A lot of times when they announce patches for World of Warcraft, you'll notice that they'll do in-game ones as opposed to full-on cinematic ones. That's what that one was. Same with our Wizard one last time. They were developing that as we were developing a lot of his skills. I think they did a really good job with the limited tools that we allowed them to have at the time. [laughs] But I thought it was really cool, myself. But I know what you're saying.

Yeah, there was a few times where you were like, "Oh, it's a little choppy" or some of the characters in the background looked all the same, you know. They're facing the same way, moving the same way.

::'''[[Kevin Martens]]:''' They didn't get the assets very early; they didn't have more time.

::'''Leonard''': We'll take full responsibility for that. [laughs].

[[File:Meteor1.jpg|thumb|700px|center|The mysterious meteor hurtles towards the Tristram Cathedral in a scene from the [[Cinematic: WWI 2008|Diablo 3 introductory cinematic]].]]

==Diablo II==



===Diablo II: LoD Cinematics===
There are two cinematics in [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]]. The intro cinematic as well as the final ending cinematic, with the destruction of the [[Worldstone]] by the hand of [[Tyrael]].

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top" width="50%"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Intro Cinematic'''
<youtube>Can9ET0kvPo</youtube>


'''The Search for Baal''' 
This first epic scene shows [[Baal]] in his true form (but seems to have taken the skin off of [[Tal Rasha]]'s corpse and stretched it over his head), and with reinvigorated powers from [[Burning Hells|Hell]], and refreshed demons ready to tear a path all the way to [[Mount arreat]]. 
 
This scene takes place outsides the gates of [[Secheron]], the [[Barbarian]] capital, where an old, but brave Barbarian guard tells him to leave. Baal pretends to think for a second, and uses a Mana Rift spell to literally make the guard explode. 
 
With this answer, the demonic horde storms the Barbarian city.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Final Cinematic'''
<youtube>240o-hYai8M</youtube>


'''[[Destruction's End]]''' 


|}

===Diablo II Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''[[The Calling]]'''
<youtube>Xcby20mDeoQ</youtube>


'''The Calling, is the introductory cinematic to [[Diablo 2]]. It was produced in-house by the Blizzard Film Department and released in March 2000. It runs for 7:10.


|}

===Diablo II Commercials & Trailers===
These are some of the original [[Diablo II]] trailers and commercials. Some of these have been largely forgotten.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction Trailer - ECTS 2000 / E3 2001'''
<youtube>MzOKcj5RqgI</youtube>


The first [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]] trailer shown. It's a compilation of what would later be the intro cinematic to the expansion, but also mixed in with plenty of detailed pictures of the [[Worldstone]], some of which are exclusive to this particular trailer.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #2'''
<youtube>7LIIHnE7nsY</youtube>

Compilation of Diablo II cinematics in a TV spot.

|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #1'''
<youtube>ayH_tWiDhAM</youtube>

The classic 2000 Christmas commercial for Diablo II. A must-see.

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1999'''
<youtube>FLSNmKpCw6I</youtube>


The 1999 E3 cinematic is much closer to the actual game. This is basically a collage of little cuts from the in-game cinematics, rearranged for dramatic effect.

The voiceover does actually talk of basically everything that will happen in the game (and expansion), which is kind of interesting.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1998'''
<youtube>KxnWjyvmpnI</youtube>


This cinematic trailer shows the [[Dark Wanderer]] on his travels from [[Tristram]]. This cinematic is forgotten by most, and none of it is available in [[Diablo II|the game]]. Some of the facts here have of course since been [[retcon]]ned, such as the stitchings and the mention of "many months have passed", when in fact only a number of weeks, at most, would have passed.

Whatever those gates are is unknown, but it could be the [[Rogue Monastery]] pass gates for caravans (caravans can hardly be asked to travel through the Monastery cellar!).

The big red stone seems very much to be [[Diablo]]'s [[Soulstone]], which of course can't just have been dropped on the way. If this was just for effect, or some earlier story arc the team was playing with, we don't know. We DO know that the Wanderer did not lose the stone, so perhaps he ran back and picked it up.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Announcement Cinematic - ECTS 1997'''
<youtube>ETAPd-tnY_E</youtube>


The first announcement trailer for [[Diablo II]]. Possibly being pictures of [[Tristram Cathedral]] as it's being attacked by demons after the [[Dark Wanderer]] left the scene.

It could also be just some random church on fire, as this was so early in development, it's likely the entire story line was not ironed out by then. It's interesting to note that much of this 3D rendered material did not make it into any of the games.


|}

==Diablo I==
As [[Diablo I]] came out in a time before video games were widely advertised, there's no Diablo I commercials, but there are deleted scenes that were made, but never added to the game!

===Diablo: Hellfire Intro===

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top"|<youtube>T8onV3cFDS4</youtube>
| valign="top"|'''Diablo: Hellfire Intro'''


This is the intro cinematic for [[Diablo: Hellfire]], the official, but unsuported expansion of [[Diablo I]] made by Sierra Entertainment.

|}

===Diablo I Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo I Intro Cinematic'''
<youtube>Ge_kWHR_tgU</youtube>


Welcome to the world of [[Diablo]]. this is the first ever Diablo cinematic, introducing people to the dark world of [[Sanctuary]], as [[Tristram]] has been invaded by a [[demon]]ic force.


| valign="top"|'''Lazarus'''
<youtube>7nTpEp4rvpY</youtube>


The first cutscene of the game is showing the [[Archbishop]] [[Lazarus]] at the [[Tristram Cathedral]]'s altar, at a point where he's clearly corrupted by [[Diablo]].

After this cutscene was shown, it leads to the player's confrontation with Lazarus and his succubus guards.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Warrior Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>1VihslNlfEU</youtube>


We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>PutTcD4UIk0</youtube>


The last cinematic of [[Diablo I]]. We see the [[Dark Wanderer]] standing We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


|}

===Diablo I Deleted Scenes===
As mentioned above, [[Diablo I]] came with deleted scenes. It's not clear why some of them were removed, but they still exists in the game files, and as such are shown here. They have never officially been released.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Butcher Intro'''
<youtube>SNNeKMloC88</youtube>


This [[Butcher]] introduction was removed before the game went live, and it's the scene fans are most surprised was deleted. It's a tad gruesome, yes, but there's corpses and death all over the game, so it seems unlikely to be because of censorship.


| valign="top"|'''Map of the Stars'''
<youtube>vkIxv8qVygs</youtube>


The Map of the Stars cut-scene was specifically removed since the quest itself was considered ruining the player-driven nature of the game. You can see the original Diablo render here doing something with these stars.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Rogue Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>wGRnjTflisc</youtube>


The first of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


| valign="top"|'''Sorcerer Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>K4fktjLZBk0</youtube>


The second of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


|}

==References==
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3inc Diablo3Inc YouTube Page for all videos]'''
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html BlizzCon 09: Diablo III Q&A]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/ Exclusive Julian Love & Kevin Martens Interview]
* [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml Diablo 3 Press Conference BlizzCon 2009]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 "Blind" WoW Machinima]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Halo: Red vs. Blue]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/ Blizzard Explains Cinematics]
* [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/ Leonardo Boyarsky & Kevin Martens Interview]

[[category:story]]
[[category:basics]]
[[category:cinematics]]

Secheron

2010-07-26T11:43:59Z

Leord: Redirected page to Sescheron

#REDIRECT [[Sescheron]]

Cinematic

2010-07-26T11:43:04Z

Leord: /* Diablo II: LoD Cinematics */

'''Cinematics''' or '''cut-scenes''' are movies seen in the game, or released as promotional tools, that tell the game [[story]], introduce new [[character]]s, or just generally serve as promotion or advertising. [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard]] has a long history of producing high quality movies through their in-house Cinematics Team, and these have been included with every game they've released since [[WarCraft II]].

==Diablo 3 Cinematics==
[[File:Cinematic-candles.jpg|thumb|300px|Candles are lit in the intro cinematic.]]
As of December 2009, there have been three Diablo 3 cinematics released. Click to the linked pages to see each cinematic, as well as screenshots and plot details.

* '''[[Cinematic: WWI 2008]]''' was the first, released with Diablo 3's premiere at the Paris WWI event, June 2008. This cinematic introduces the game world, hints at the plot, and shows some great scenery.

* '''[[Cinematic: Wizard]]''' was the second cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2008. This machinima style movie introduced the Wizard character, and showed her marching boldly through the Tristram Cathedral, en route to a final battle with [[Leoric]], the Skeleton King.

* '''[[Cinematic: Monk]]''' was the third cinematic, released at Blizzcon 2009. This machinima style movie introduced the Monk character and showed him battling Cultists in Arcarnus, before a final battle against a [[Morlu Caster]].

==Final Game Cinematics==
There will be extensive cinematics in the full game, approximately as many as we saw with Diablo 2, with the movies shown before the game, between each act,[http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html] and after, much as they were in Diablo 2. [[Kevin Martens]] and [[Julian Love]] commented on that during a Blizzcon 2009 interview: [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/]

::''Diii.net: Can you comment on the cinematics? The overall length and presentation? When will players see them during the game, and how long will they run for?
::'''Kevin:''' That’s not really been decided, since they’re still a work in progress. Currently the plan is to show some at the beginning and end of each Act, but the exact structure isn’t yet finished.

::''Diii.net: Any idea how long they’ll be in total? Comparable to D2?
::'''Kevin:''' We really don’t know yet, since all of the scripts aren’t finished.

[[Jay Wilson]] also addressed this subject during a press conference at Blizzcon 2009. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml]

::We're using cinematics to about the same level as Diablo II did.

::It's a difficult story to tell with cinematics because we basically have a main character who can't be in the cinematics. We've really focused on the ancillary characters - Their focus is always to be kind of implying the player's presence right outside the room on the other side of that door.

::We don't have a big focus on in-game cinematics. We try to tell our story through action, through questing, and through events. We do have a lot more scripted events, but we separate those from in-game cinematics in the fact that we don't pull control away from the player.

==Cinematics vs. Machinima==
Beginning with World of Warcraft, Blizzard started to produce two types of cinematics. The traditional, fully CG cinematics are animated short movies about the games. These are produced by the Blizzard cinematics team in much the way a movie company like Pixar creates their feature films, and while these movies originate from the same concept art and designs as the rest of the game, almost all of the artwork and environments are created from scratch for the film.

The newer type of "cinematic" that's been used extensively to promote World of Warcraft and now Diablo 3, is created with the game engine itself. This technique is known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima], and players can make this type of movie themselves, simply by recording what their character sees as they play. The better fan made movies are edited down from many hours of footage, and usually add soundtracks, dialogue, and sometimes even original special effects and animations. One fine WoW example [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 can be seen here].

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Red vs. Blue], A fan-made series using the Halo game engine, has become a huge internet success, with episodes even being sold on DVD with the consent of game publisher Microsoft.

===D3 Machinima Confusion===
The fact that players never have the "first person" view while playing Diablo 3 (unlike WoW machinima movies) is probably what's led to some of the confusion, and various members of the Diablo 3 team have repeatedly had to explain[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/] that those movies are not "true" cinematics. [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/]

::''Joystiq.com: Monk introduction cinematic was choppy in a few places, it looked a little rough. You know, usually Blizzard's cinematics are so gorgeous and everything looks like it's out of a CGI movie. Was that put together in-game? How did you guys create that?''
::'''[[Leonard Boyarsky]]:''' Yeah, that's an in-game done by our AV team. We have two different ways of doing them. A lot of times when they announce patches for World of Warcraft, you'll notice that they'll do in-game ones as opposed to full-on cinematic ones. That's what that one was. Same with our Wizard one last time. They were developing that as we were developing a lot of his skills. I think they did a really good job with the limited tools that we allowed them to have at the time. [laughs] But I thought it was really cool, myself. But I know what you're saying.

Yeah, there was a few times where you were like, "Oh, it's a little choppy" or some of the characters in the background looked all the same, you know. They're facing the same way, moving the same way.

::'''[[Kevin Martens]]:''' They didn't get the assets very early; they didn't have more time.

::'''Leonard''': We'll take full responsibility for that. [laughs].

[[File:Meteor1.jpg|thumb|700px|center|The mysterious meteor hurtles towards the Tristram Cathedral in a scene from the [[Cinematic: WWI 2008|Diablo 3 introductory cinematic]].]]

==Diablo II==



===Diablo II: LoD Cinematics===
There are two cinematics in [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]]. The intro cinematic as well as the final ending cinematic, with the destruction of the [[Worldstone]] by the hand of [[Tyrael]].

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top" width="50%"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Intro Cinematic'''
<youtube>Can9ET0kvPo</youtube>


'''The Search for Baal''' 
This first epic scene shows [[Baal]] in his true form (but seems to have taken the skin off of [[Tal Rasha]]'s corpse and stretched it over his head), and with reinvigorated powers from [[Burning Hells|Hell]], and refreshed demons ready to tear a path all the way to [[Mount arreat]]. 
 
This scene takes place outsides the gates of [[Secheron]], the [[Barbarian]] capital, where an old, but brave Barbarian guard tells him to leave. Baal pretends to think for a second, and uses a Mana Rift spell to literally make the guard explode. 
 
With this answer, the demonic horde storms the Barbarian city.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction Final Cinematic'''
<youtube>v=240o-hYai8M</youtube>


'''[[Destruction's End]]''' 


|}

===Diablo II Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''[[The Calling]]'''
<youtube>Xcby20mDeoQ</youtube>


'''The Calling, is the introductory cinematic to [[Diablo 2]]. It was produced in-house by the Blizzard Film Department and released in March 2000. It runs for 7:10.


|}

===Diablo II Commercials & Trailers===
These are some of the original [[Diablo II]] trailers and commercials. Some of these have been largely forgotten.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction Trailer - ECTS 2000 / E3 2001'''
<youtube>MzOKcj5RqgI</youtube>


The first [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]] trailer shown. It's a compilation of what would later be the intro cinematic to the expansion, but also mixed in with plenty of detailed pictures of the [[Worldstone]], some of which are exclusive to this particular trailer.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #2'''
<youtube>7LIIHnE7nsY</youtube>

Compilation of Diablo II cinematics in a TV spot.

|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 TV Commercial - Xmas 2000 #1'''
<youtube>ayH_tWiDhAM</youtube>

The classic 2000 Christmas commercial for Diablo II. A must-see.

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1999'''
<youtube>FLSNmKpCw6I</youtube>


The 1999 E3 cinematic is much closer to the actual game. This is basically a collage of little cuts from the in-game cinematics, rearranged for dramatic effect.

The voiceover does actually talk of basically everything that will happen in the game (and expansion), which is kind of interesting.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Cinematic Trailer - E3 1998'''
<youtube>KxnWjyvmpnI</youtube>


This cinematic trailer shows the [[Dark Wanderer]] on his travels from [[Tristram]]. This cinematic is forgotten by most, and none of it is available in [[Diablo II|the game]]. Some of the facts here have of course since been [[retcon]]ned, such as the stitchings and the mention of "many months have passed", when in fact only a number of weeks, at most, would have passed.

Whatever those gates are is unknown, but it could be the [[Rogue Monastery]] pass gates for caravans (caravans can hardly be asked to travel through the Monastery cellar!).

The big red stone seems very much to be [[Diablo]]'s [[Soulstone]], which of course can't just have been dropped on the way. If this was just for effect, or some earlier story arc the team was playing with, we don't know. We DO know that the Wanderer did not lose the stone, so perhaps he ran back and picked it up.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo 2 Announcement Cinematic - ECTS 1997'''
<youtube>ETAPd-tnY_E</youtube>


The first announcement trailer for [[Diablo II]]. Possibly being pictures of [[Tristram Cathedral]] as it's being attacked by demons after the [[Dark Wanderer]] left the scene.

It could also be just some random church on fire, as this was so early in development, it's likely the entire story line was not ironed out by then. It's interesting to note that much of this 3D rendered material did not make it into any of the games.


|}

==Diablo I==
As [[Diablo I]] came out in a time before video games were widely advertised, there's no Diablo I commercials, but there are deleted scenes that were made, but never added to the game!

===Diablo: Hellfire Intro===

{| class="tablebox"
| valign="top"|<youtube>T8onV3cFDS4</youtube>
| valign="top"|'''Diablo: Hellfire Intro'''


This is the intro cinematic for [[Diablo: Hellfire]], the official, but unsuported expansion of [[Diablo I]] made by Sierra Entertainment.

|}

===Diablo I Cinematics===

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Diablo I Intro Cinematic'''
<youtube>Ge_kWHR_tgU</youtube>


Welcome to the world of [[Diablo]]. this is the first ever Diablo cinematic, introducing people to the dark world of [[Sanctuary]], as [[Tristram]] has been invaded by a [[demon]]ic force.


| valign="top"|'''Lazarus'''
<youtube>7nTpEp4rvpY</youtube>


The first cutscene of the game is showing the [[Archbishop]] [[Lazarus]] at the [[Tristram Cathedral]]'s altar, at a point where he's clearly corrupted by [[Diablo]].

After this cutscene was shown, it leads to the player's confrontation with Lazarus and his succubus guards.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Warrior Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>1VihslNlfEU</youtube>


We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


| valign="top"|'''Diablo Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>PutTcD4UIk0</youtube>


The last cinematic of [[Diablo I]]. We see the [[Dark Wanderer]] standing We don't know why exactly some snippets were removed, possibly to save some programming, but there used to be one ending per class, but in the final game, it's only the [[Warrior]] you can see.


|}

===Diablo I Deleted Scenes===
As mentioned above, [[Diablo I]] came with deleted scenes. It's not clear why some of them were removed, but they still exists in the game files, and as such are shown here. They have never officially been released.

{| class="tablebox"

| valign="top"|'''Butcher Intro'''
<youtube>SNNeKMloC88</youtube>


This [[Butcher]] introduction was removed before the game went live, and it's the scene fans are most surprised was deleted. It's a tad gruesome, yes, but there's corpses and death all over the game, so it seems unlikely to be because of censorship.


| valign="top"|'''Map of the Stars'''
<youtube>vkIxv8qVygs</youtube>


The Map of the Stars cut-scene was specifically removed since the quest itself was considered ruining the player-driven nature of the game. You can see the original Diablo render here doing something with these stars.


|-

| valign="top"|'''Rogue Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>wGRnjTflisc</youtube>


The first of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


| valign="top"|'''Sorcerer Ending Cinematic'''
<youtube>K4fktjLZBk0</youtube>


The second of two additional ending scenes that exist for Diablo I, but was not officially part of the game.


|}

==References==
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3inc Diablo3Inc YouTube Page for all videos]'''
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html BlizzCon 09: Diablo III Q&A]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/ Exclusive Julian Love & Kevin Martens Interview]
* [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/d3pressqa.shtml Diablo 3 Press Conference BlizzCon 2009]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWgW3ogaV84 "Blind" WoW Machinima]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_vs_blue Halo: Red vs. Blue]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-cinematics-belial/ Blizzard Explains Cinematics]
* [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/ Leonardo Boyarsky & Kevin Martens Interview]

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Sescheron

2010-07-26T11:27:54Z

Leord:

'''Sescheron''' was the capital city of the [[Barbarian]]s. It is thought to be destroyed. It was one of few [[Barbarian cities]].

==Background==
The people of Harrogath "lost contact" with it just before they were sieged by [[Baal]], who threw a huge army at it in the Act 5 cinematics trailer. It's possible the city was destroyed since Baal later made it to [[Harrogath]], and it took both ancient wards and the intervention of the main character at his strongest to stop this last stronghold being destroyed by Baal's surviving forces.

Alternatively, the siege on the [[barbarian]] lands were held mainly to keep Harrogath isolated, and the demons were swiftly killed off after Baal had been defeated.

Read more on the [[Barbarian cities]] article.

==References==
* [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]] gameplay
* [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction Manual]]

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Sescheron

2010-07-26T11:27:13Z

Leord: Created Article

'''Sescheron''' was the capital city of the [[Barbarian]]s. It is thought to be destroyed.

==Background==
The people of Harrogath "lost contact" with it just before they were sieged by [[Baal]], who threw a huge army at it in the Act 5 cinematics trailer. It's possible the city was destroyed since Baal later made it to [[Harrogath]], and it took both ancient wards and the intervention of the main character at his strongest to stop this last stronghold being destroyed by Baal's surviving forces.

Alternatively, the siege on the [[barbarian]] lands were held mainly to keep Harrogath isolated, and the demons were swiftly killed off after Baal had been defeated.

==References==
* [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction]] gameplay
* [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction Manual]]

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Septumos

2010-07-26T11:01:50Z

Leord:

'''Septumos''' is a seven-eyed [[demon]] used by [[Quov Tsin]] as a cursing word.

__TOC__
==Diablo III==
This could be a possible [[Demon]] in [[Diablo III]].

==References==
* [[Diablo:_The_Kingdom_of_Shadow|Diablo:The Kingdom of Shadow]]

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{{monster navbox|demon}}

[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Characters]]

Template:Character navbox

2010-07-26T11:01:19Z

Leord:

<noinclude>

==Guideline for Tab Choice==
The guideline for this navbox when deciding which tab to display on individual articles is that if the character is a Main Character, show that. If it's an Important character or a Minor one, but of a special [[race]] (like an [[Angel]]) then show Angel tab. Otherwise, show imp/min tab. Think of which attribute is the more prominent one: race or importance.

==Legend==
!Use only ONE of these variables!
<nowiki>{{Character_navbox</nowiki>
|d3 Confirmed Diablo III NPC
|poss Rumoured/possible Diablo III NPC
|d2 Diablo II NPC
|d2_dia Diablo II dialogues
|d1 Diablo I NPC
|d1_dia Diablo I dialogues
|Races Different races
|Angels
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|Nephalem
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|imp Important Character
|minor Minor Character
|minor2 Minor Character 2nd tab
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==Appearance==

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[[Adria]] - [[Franklin Burroughs]] - [[Hakan II]] - [[Humbart Wessel]] - [[Pablo DeSoto]] - [[Quov Tsin]] - [[Tyrael]] - [[Kentril Dumon]] - [[Zayl]] -  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D2"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[NPC]]s of [[Diablo II]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''{{iw|Act_I Act I}}:''' {{iw|Akara Akara}} -  {{iw|Charsi Charsi}} -  {{iw|Chickens Chickens}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Deckard Cain}} -  {{iw|Flavie Flavie}} -  {{iw|Gheed Gheed}} -  {{iw|Kashya Kashya}} -  {{iw|Rogue_NPCs Rogue NPCs}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_II Act II}}:''' {{iw|Atma Atma}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}}-  {{iw|Drognan Drognan}} -  {{iw|Elzix Elzix}} -  {{iw|Fara Fara}} -  {{iw|Geglash Geglash}} -  {{iw|Greiz Greiz}} -  {{iw|Jerhyn Jerhyn}} -  {{iw|Kaelan Kaelan}} -  {{iw|Lysander Lysander}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_III Act III}}:''' {{iw|Alkor Alkor}} -  {{iw|Asheara Asheara}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Hratli Hratli}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  {{iw|Natalya Natalya}} -  {{iw|Ormus Ormus}} -  {{iw|The_Iron_Wolves Iron Wolves}} -  {{iw|Dark_Wanderer Dark Wanderer}}  '''{{iw|Act_IV Act IV}}:''' {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Halbu Halbu}} -  {{iw|Hadriel Hadriel}} -  {{iw|Izual_NPC Izual NPC}} -  {{iw|Jamella Jamella}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}}  '''{{iw|Act_V Act V}}:''' {{iw|Anya Anya}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Larzuk Larzuk}} -  {{iw|Malah Malah}} -  {{iw|Nihlathak Nihlathak}} -  {{iw|Qual-Kehk Qual-Kehk}} -  {{iw|The_Ancients Ancients}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}} -  {{iw|Barbarian_NPCs Barbarian}} -  {{iw|Bunnies Bunnies}} -  {{iw|The_Bunny_Roaster Bunny Roast}}   {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d2_dia=d2_dia }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D2_Dialogues" >'''Switch to Dialogues'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D2_Dialogues"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Dialogue|NPC Dialogues]] of [[Diablo II]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''{{iw|Act_I Act I}}:''' {{iw|Akara Akara}} -  {{iw|Charsi Charsi}} -  {{iw|Chickens Chickens}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Deckard Cain]] -  {{iw|Flavie Flavie}} -  [[Gheed_dialogue|Gheed]] -  {{iw|Kashya Kashya}} -  {{iw|Rogue_NPCs Rogue NPCs}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_II Act II}}:''' {{iw|Atma Atma}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]]-  {{iw|Drognan Drognan}} -  {{iw|Elzix Elzix}} -  {{iw|Fara Fara}} -  {{iw|Geglash Geglash}} -  {{iw|Greiz Greiz}} -  {{iw|Jerhyn Jerhyn}} -  {{iw|Kaelan Kaelan}} -  [[Lysander dialogue|Lysander]] -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]] -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_III Act III}}:''' {{iw|Alkor Alkor}} -  {{iw|Asheara Asheara}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Hratli Hratli}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  [[Natalya dialogue|Natalya]] -  [[Ormus dialogue|Ormus]] -  {{iw|The_Iron_Wolves Iron Wolves}} -  {{iw|Dark_Wanderer Dark Wanderer}}  '''{{iw|Act_IV Act IV}}:''' [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Halbu Halbu}} -  {{iw|Hadriel Hadriel}} -  {{iw|Izual_NPC Izual NPC}} -  {{iw|Jamella Jamella}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]]  '''{{iw|Act_V Act V}}:''' {{iw|Anya Anya}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Larzuk Larzuk}} -  {{iw|Malah Malah}} -  {{iw|Nihlathak Nihlathak}} -  {{iw|Qual-Kehk Qual-Kehk}} -  {{iw|The_Ancients Ancients}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]] -  {{iw|Barbarian_NPCs Barbarian}}   '''Switch to NPCs'''  ''(Orange links are placeholders, yellow links are live)'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D1"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[NPC]]s of [[Diablo I]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Adria}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Deckard Cain}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Farnham}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Griswold}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Gillian}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Ogden}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Pepin}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Wirt}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lester}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs The Complete Nut}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Celia}}  '''Monster NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Defiler}} -  {{iw|Gharbad_the_Weak Gharbad}} -  {{iw|Lachdanan Lachdanan}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lazarus}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Na-Krul}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Snotspill}} -  {{iw|Zhar_the_Mad Zhar}}   {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d1_dia=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D1_Dialogues" >'''Switch to Dialogues'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D1_Dialogues"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Dialogue|NPC Dialogues]] of [[Diablo I]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Adria}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Deckard Cain]] -  {{iw|1_NPCs Farnham}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Griswold}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Gillian}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Ogden}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Pepin}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Wirt}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lester}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs The Complete Nut}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Celia}}  '''Monster NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Defiler}} -  {{iw|Gharbad_the_Weak Gharbad}} -  {{iw|Lachdanan Lachdanan}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lazarus}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Na-Krul}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Snotspill}} -  {{iw|Zhar_the_Mad Zhar}}   '''Switch to NPCs'''  ''(Orange links are placeholders, yellow links are live)'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Races"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Race|Races]] of the [[Diablo Universe]] </th> <td colspan="4"> Choose a race from the [[Diablo Universe]]:   </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Races"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Angels"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Angel|Angel]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">'''[[Angiris Council]]:'''
* [[Auriel]]
* [[Imperius]]
* [[Itherael]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Angiris (cont):'''
* [[Malthael]]
* [[Tyrael]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Other [[Archangel]]s:'''
* [[Inarius]]
* [[Mirakodus]] (demon)
* [[Yaerius]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''[[Angel]]s:'''
* [[Izual]] (fallen)
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Angels"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Demons"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Demon|Demon]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">'''[[Great Evils]]:'''
* '''[[Prime Evils]]:'''
* [[Diablo]]
* [[Mephisto]]
* [[Baal]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Great Evils (cont):'''
* '''[[Lesser Evils]]:'''
* [[Andariel]]
* [[Azmodan]]
* [[Belial]]
* [[Duriel]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Other [[Demon]] Lords:'''
* Empty
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''[[Demon]]s:'''
* [[Izual]] (fallen)
* [[Septumos]]
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Demons"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Humans"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Human|Human]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="4">
* [[Human]]s are too numerous to list. See individual "Main", "Important" and "Minor" tabs.   </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Humans"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Nephalem"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Nephalem|Nephalem]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">

* '''[[Nephalem|Original Nephalem]]:'''
** [[Rathma]]
** [[Bul-Kathos]]
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* '''Original Nephalem (cont):'''
** [[Esu]]
** [[Vasily]]
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* '''[[Edyrem]]:'''
** [[Mendeln]]
** [[Serenthia]]
** [[Uldyssian]]
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* '''[[Ancient]]s:'''
* [[Korlic]]
* [[Madawc]]
* [[Talic]]
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Nephalem"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Main"> <th width="15%" rowspan="2" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Main Characters]]''' </th> <td colspan="3"> Good: [[Hero|Heroes]] - [[Deckard Cain]] - [[Tyrael]]* </td> <td colspan="1"> Evil: [[Mephisto]] - [[Baal]] - [[Diablo]] - [[Belial]] - [[Azmodan]][[Dark Wanderer|Wanderer]] -    </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Main"> <td colspan="4"> ''* Presumed and [[Tyrael|debated]]'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Imp"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Important Characters]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Abd al-Hazir]] - [[Akarat]] - [[Albrecht]] - [[Andariel]] - [[Arcanna]] - [[Atanna]] - [[Athulua]] - [[Astrogha]] - [[Auriel]] - [[Aust]] - [[Bartuc]] - [[Blood Raven]] - [[Bul-Kathos]] - [[Duriel]] - [[Esu]] - [[Fiacla-Géar]] - [[Gregus Mazi]] - [[Gulag]] - [[Hakan I]] - [[Harkin Khan]] - [[Hefaetrus]] - [[Horazon]] - [[Inarius]] - [[Imperius]] - [[Izual]] - [[Itherael]] - [[Jered Cain]] - [[Khalim]] - [[Karcheus]] - [[Lachdanan]] - [[Leoric]] - [[Lilith]] - [[Lucion]] - [[Madawc]] - [[Malthael]] - [[Marius]] - [[Mendeln]] - [[Lazarus]] - [[Quov Tsin]] - [[Rathma]] - [[Serenthia]] - [[Siggard]] - [[Sankekur]] - [[Tal Rasha]] - [[The Summoner]] - [[Uldyssian]] - [[Vasily]] - [[Yaerius]] - [[Zerae]] - [[Zular Khan]]  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Minor"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Minor A-K]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Achilios]] - [[Adria]] - [[Akara]] - [[Albord]] - [[Aldric Jitan]] - [[Alkor]] - [[Anya]] - [[Asheara]] - [[Assur]] - [[Atma]] - [[Augustus Malevolyn]] - [[Baerna]] - [[Banagar]] - [[Benjin]] - [[Brek]] - [[Buyard Cholik]] - [[Camylle]] - [[Celestia]] - [[Cornelius]] - [[Darrick Lang]] - [[Diomedes]] - [[Drognan]] - [[Edgewulf]] - [[Elora]] - [[Elzix]] - [[Emilye]] - [[Fara]] - [[Farnham]] - [[Fautzin]] - [[Galeona]] - [[Garda]] - [[Gheed]] - [[Gillian]] - [[Gorst]] - [[Greiz]] - [[Griswold]] - [[Guthwulf]] - [[Hagan]] - [[Halbu]] - [[Hanos Jeronnan]] - [[Hargo]] - [[Hays]] - [[Hratli]] - [[Hrothwulf]] - [[Humbart Wessel]] - [[Hunfrith]] - [[Hyram]] - [[Icharion]] - [[Jace]] - [[Jamella]] - [[Jerhyn]] - [[Jodas]] - [[Juris Khan]] - [[Justinian IV]] - [[Kabraxis]] - [[Kalan]] - [[Kara Nightshadow]] - [[Karybdus]] - [[Kashya]] - [[Kentril Dumon]] - [[Kethryes]] - [[Korlic]] - [[Kreghn]] - [[Ku Y'leh]] -  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Minor2"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Minor L-Z]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Linariel]] - [[Lam Esen]] - [[Larzuk]] - [[Lysander]] - [[Malah]] - [[Mat Hu-Ring]] - [[Meshif]] - [[Mirakodus]] - [[Mordecai]] - [[Natalya]] - [[Nefriti]] - [[Nellia]] - [[Nihlathak]] - [[Nor Tiraj]] - [[Norrec Vizharan]] - [[Ogden]] - [[Ord Rekar]] - [[Orlif]] - [[Ormus]] - [[Oskal]] - [[Palashia]] - [[Pepin]] - [[Qarak]] - [[Qual-Kehk]] - [[Riordan Nesardo]] - [[Sadun Tryst]] - [[Salene Nesardo]] - [[Sardak]] - [[Sarnakyle]] - [[Septumos]] - [[Simon]] - [[Talic]] - [[Taramis Volken]] - [[Tilgar]] - [[Tobio]] - [[Toko]] - [[Tylwulf]] - [[Vischar Orous]] - [[Warriv]] - [[Wirt]] - [[Wulfgar]] - [[Xazax]] - [[Zagraal]][[Zayl]] - [[Zorea]] -  </center> </td> </tr>{{Fan character navbox}} <tr> <th colspan="5" style="font-size:9px; font-weight:normal;"> (All listed [[NPCs]] and [[Monsters]] are also [[Character]]s, main ones or otherwise.) - (This navigation is being populated.) </th> </tr></table><noinclude>[[Category:Templates]][[Category:Navboxes]]

An idea here is to make sub-sections for Quest NPCs, Vendors etc. They can be listed to the left or so. Or, they can have their own TR in ALL titles.

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Talk:Ureh

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==Gateway to hell==

As I haven't read the books, the knowledge of this "gateway to hell" matter comes from a forum post. If someone has read the books, please edit the passage with more knowledge. --[[User:Mouseman|Mouseman]] 10:13, 23 August 2008 (CEST)

==Expanding This Topic==

This topic seems very...empty, eventhough it has a book dedicated to it. I've started working on little more information regarding the topic of the book, I don't know when it will be completed or if it's any good. But a little something is coming. --[[User:Zukker|Zukker]] 13:40, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

:That sounds awesome. I was thinking of doing that at some point myself. Start just adding notes as you come across it in the book, and we'll make a full on Diablo: IncGamers special out of it when you're done! :) You can decide for yourself if you want to receive credit or not. --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 10:56, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

Talk:Other classes

2010-07-26T10:55:24Z

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==Speculation==
well so the fifth class cant be represented by a normal char, so it is obviosly very exotic and doesnt take up the same space as normal char. that is my closest speculation. im curious now.
other plz veiws -- 21:51, 22 February 2009 Deadlyambitions

:Before I reply let me ask you to sign your posts on talk pages... you have to manually add the line that I'm placing at the bottom. It makes it easier to read. Check out the [[Help:Talk]] article. Dating them also helps put comments in context... like if someone comes over here and looks at this talk page after the 4th class is released...
:That said the two theories I like best are shape-shifter and summoner. It should be easy to make an NPC frame take the place of any class... maybe with a shape-shifter you couldn't... tho I would think you could just pick a different NPC for the other form... also it would seem like with a summoner you could use NPC or MOB graphics as the summons...
:--[[User:Belushi81x|Belushi81x]] 12:52, 23 February 2009 (CET)

::Thanks for holding the fort, Belushi!

::Personally, I think that the summoner is very possible, but a little bit of his mandate is weakened by the fact that the [[Witch Doctor]] actually has summons AT ALL. I think we'll DEFINITELY see a ranged non-magic or semi-magic class, much like an Amazon, and the Summoner is having to battle it out with a Melee/Magic user, similar to a Paladin, or similar class... (A [[Dervish]])? --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 16:24, 26 February 2009 (CET)

==Can't be rogue==
In [[Diablo 3]], every character can be a male or female. So I think [[rogue]] (which is a pure sisterhood) or [[amazon]] cannot be the 5th class. The character could be a ranger (male or female) with good ranged skills, tracking and healing abilities :D If he is able to fight with a mount, that'd be awesome. Maybe requiring a mount is why that 5th class cannot be represented using existing NPC model art.

:Being a Rogue doesn't mean being part of the [[Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye]] per se. --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 18:20, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

::Vipermagi is right. (Sorry guys, added links for easier access)

::Anyone can be a rogue, and the Sisterhood were just nicknamed Rogues anyway. Also, who's to say they did not open it up further as they were all but extinct by [[Andariel]] and [[Blood Raven]]? --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 10:55, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

Gheed

2010-07-26T10:43:29Z

Leord:

[[File:Npc-gheed.jpg|thumb|right|Gheed on a good day]]
'''Gheed''' is a pretty greedy and unlikeable character, making a living as a merchant in the [[Western Kingdoms]]. He was a [[NPC]] in [[Diablo II]].

==Background==
Having been a [[merchant]] for a long time, Gheed knows what prices to charge people, especially if they are in dire need. According to himself, he rakes in [[gold]], and don't mind insulting people behind their backs doing it, or using a pretty colourful language.

His name Gheed rhymes with greed, and he's probably not very bothered by it.

His only redeeming fact is that he's pretty funny, and possibly why he manages to make so much money.

==Diablo II Gheed==
Gheed is a [[merchant]] [[NPC]] found in the [[Rogue Encampment]]. He sells weapons and armor, and provides the [[gambling]] service in Act One of [[Diablo II]].

He does not start or end any [[quest]]s and does not give much useful advice, but his gossip can be pretty amusing. See [[Gheed dialogue]] for more information on that.

==Trivia==
Chillietaco created a Gheed remix video. It's a techno-style mix with lots of game sound effects and bits of Gheed's dialogue. Including, of course, his infamous, "...it also bothers me every time I sit down" line.
<youtube>fa4FWtvzRH4</youtube>

==References==
* [[Gheed_dialogue|Gheed dialogues]] from [[Diablo II]].
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/gheed-remix/ Gheed! Remix]

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Gheed

2010-07-26T10:39:22Z

Leord: Created Article

[[File:Npc-gheed.jpg|thumb|right|Gheed on a good day]]
'''Gheed''' is a pretty greedy and unlikeable character, making a living as a merchant in the [[Western Kingdoms]]. He was a [[NPC]] in [[Diablo II]].

==Background==
Having been a [[merchant]] for a long time, Gheed knows what prices to charge people, especially if they are in dire need. According to himself, he rakes in [[gold]], and don't mind insulting people behind their backs doing it, or using a pretty colourful language.

His name Gheed rhymes with greed, and he's probably not very bothered by it.

His only redeeming fact is that he's pretty funny, and possibly why he manages to make so much money.

==Diablo II Gheed==
Gheed is a [[merchant]] [[NPC]] found in the [[Rogue Encampment]]. He sells weapons and armor, and provides the [[gambling]] service in Act One of [[Diablo II]].

He does not start or end any [[quest]]s and does not give much useful advice, but his gossip can be pretty amusing. See [[Gheed dialogue]] for more information on that.

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File:Npc-gheed.jpg

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[[Category:Images]]
[[Category:NPC images]]

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==Guideline for Tab Choice==
The guideline for this navbox when deciding which tab to display on individual articles is that if the character is a Main Character, show that. If it's an Important character or a Minor one, but of a special [[race]] (like an [[Angel]]) then show Angel tab. Otherwise, show imp/min tab. Think of which attribute is the more prominent one: race or importance.

==Legend==
!Use only ONE of these variables!
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Chars''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |minor=minor }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Minor" >'''Minor A-K''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |minor2=minor2 }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Minor2" >'''Minor L-Z''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |fan_char=fan_char }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Fan_Character" >'''Fanmade'''  </th> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D3"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Diablo III]]'s [[NPCs|Confirmed NPCs]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Alesar]] - [[Asheara]] - [[Captain Rumford]] - [[Captain Dagved]] - [[Crazed Miner]] - [[Crying Ghost]] - [[Deckard Cain]] - [[Dying Driver]] - [[Escort_Mission|Escort Soldier]] - [[Husam]] - [[Injured Villager]] - [[Lachdanan]] - [[Leah]] - [[Little Girl Ghost]] - [[Mercenaries]] - [[Mr. Meat Wagon]] - [[Poltarh]] - [[Varna]] - [[Zakarwa]] </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Rumoured"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Diablo III]]'s [[NPC|Possible NPCs]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Abd al-Hazir]] - [[Adria]] - [[Franklin Burroughs]] - [[Hakan II]] - [[Humbart Wessel]] - [[Pablo DeSoto]] - [[Quov Tsin]] - [[Tyrael]] - [[Kentril Dumon]] - [[Zayl]] -  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D2"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[NPC]]s of [[Diablo II]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''{{iw|Act_I Act I}}:''' {{iw|Akara Akara}} -  {{iw|Charsi Charsi}} -  {{iw|Chickens Chickens}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Deckard Cain}} -  {{iw|Flavie Flavie}} -  {{iw|Gheed Gheed}} -  {{iw|Kashya Kashya}} -  {{iw|Rogue_NPCs Rogue NPCs}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_II Act II}}:''' {{iw|Atma Atma}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}}-  {{iw|Drognan Drognan}} -  {{iw|Elzix Elzix}} -  {{iw|Fara Fara}} -  {{iw|Geglash Geglash}} -  {{iw|Greiz Greiz}} -  {{iw|Jerhyn Jerhyn}} -  {{iw|Kaelan Kaelan}} -  {{iw|Lysander Lysander}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_III Act III}}:''' {{iw|Alkor Alkor}} -  {{iw|Asheara Asheara}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Hratli Hratli}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  {{iw|Natalya Natalya}} -  {{iw|Ormus Ormus}} -  {{iw|The_Iron_Wolves Iron Wolves}} -  {{iw|Dark_Wanderer Dark Wanderer}}  '''{{iw|Act_IV Act IV}}:''' {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Halbu Halbu}} -  {{iw|Hadriel Hadriel}} -  {{iw|Izual_NPC Izual NPC}} -  {{iw|Jamella Jamella}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}}  '''{{iw|Act_V Act V}}:''' {{iw|Anya Anya}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Larzuk Larzuk}} -  {{iw|Malah Malah}} -  {{iw|Nihlathak Nihlathak}} -  {{iw|Qual-Kehk Qual-Kehk}} -  {{iw|The_Ancients Ancients}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}} -  {{iw|Barbarian_NPCs Barbarian}} -  {{iw|Bunnies Bunnies}} -  {{iw|The_Bunny_Roaster Bunny Roast}}   {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d2_dia=d2_dia }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D2_Dialogues" >'''Switch to Dialogues'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D2_Dialogues"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Dialogue|NPC Dialogues]] of [[Diablo II]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''{{iw|Act_I Act I}}:''' {{iw|Akara Akara}} -  {{iw|Charsi Charsi}} -  {{iw|Chickens Chickens}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Deckard Cain]] -  {{iw|Flavie Flavie}} -  [[Gheed_dialogue|Gheed]] -  {{iw|Kashya Kashya}} -  {{iw|Rogue_NPCs Rogue NPCs}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_II Act II}}:''' {{iw|Atma Atma}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]]-  {{iw|Drognan Drognan}} -  {{iw|Elzix Elzix}} -  {{iw|Fara Fara}} -  {{iw|Geglash Geglash}} -  {{iw|Greiz Greiz}} -  {{iw|Jerhyn Jerhyn}} -  {{iw|Kaelan Kaelan}} -  [[Lysander dialogue|Lysander]] -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]] -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_III Act III}}:''' {{iw|Alkor Alkor}} -  {{iw|Asheara Asheara}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Hratli Hratli}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  [[Natalya dialogue|Natalya]] -  [[Ormus dialogue|Ormus]] -  {{iw|The_Iron_Wolves Iron Wolves}} -  {{iw|Dark_Wanderer Dark Wanderer}}  '''{{iw|Act_IV Act IV}}:''' [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Halbu Halbu}} -  {{iw|Hadriel Hadriel}} -  {{iw|Izual_NPC Izual NPC}} -  {{iw|Jamella Jamella}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]]  '''{{iw|Act_V Act V}}:''' {{iw|Anya Anya}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Larzuk Larzuk}} -  {{iw|Malah Malah}} -  {{iw|Nihlathak Nihlathak}} -  {{iw|Qual-Kehk Qual-Kehk}} -  {{iw|The_Ancients Ancients}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]] -  {{iw|Barbarian_NPCs Barbarian}}   '''Switch to NPCs'''  ''(Orange links are placeholders, yellow links are live)'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D1"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[NPC]]s of [[Diablo I]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Adria}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Deckard Cain}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Farnham}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Griswold}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Gillian}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Ogden}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Pepin}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Wirt}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lester}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs The Complete Nut}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Celia}}  '''Monster NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Defiler}} -  {{iw|Gharbad_the_Weak Gharbad}} -  {{iw|Lachdanan Lachdanan}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lazarus}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Na-Krul}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Snotspill}} -  {{iw|Zhar_the_Mad Zhar}}   {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d1_dia=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D1_Dialogues" >'''Switch to Dialogues'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D1_Dialogues"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Dialogue|NPC Dialogues]] of [[Diablo I]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Adria}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Deckard Cain]] -  {{iw|1_NPCs Farnham}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Griswold}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Gillian}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Ogden}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Pepin}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Wirt}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lester}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs The Complete Nut}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Celia}}  '''Monster NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Defiler}} -  {{iw|Gharbad_the_Weak Gharbad}} -  {{iw|Lachdanan Lachdanan}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lazarus}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Na-Krul}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Snotspill}} -  {{iw|Zhar_the_Mad Zhar}}   '''Switch to NPCs'''  ''(Orange links are placeholders, yellow links are live)'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Races"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Race|Races]] of the [[Diablo Universe]] </th> <td colspan="4"> Choose a race from the [[Diablo Universe]]:   </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Races"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Angels"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Angel|Angel]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">'''[[Angiris Council]]:'''
* [[Auriel]]
* [[Imperius]]
* [[Itherael]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Angiris (cont):'''
* [[Malthael]]
* [[Tyrael]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Other [[Archangel]]s:'''
* [[Inarius]]
* [[Mirakodus]] (demon)
* [[Yaerius]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''[[Angel]]s:'''
* [[Izual]] (fallen)
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Angels"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Demons"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Demon|Demon]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">'''[[Great Evils]]:'''
* '''[[Prime Evils]]:'''
* [[Diablo]]
* [[Mephisto]]
* [[Baal]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Great Evils (cont):'''
* '''[[Lesser Evils]]:'''
* [[Andariel]]
* [[Azmodan]]
* [[Belial]]
* [[Duriel]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Other [[Demon]] Lords:'''
* Empty
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''[[Demon]]s:'''
* [[Izual]] (fallen)
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Demons"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Humans"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Human|Human]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="4">
* [[Human]]s are too numerous to list. See individual "Main", "Important" and "Minor" tabs.   </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Humans"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Nephalem"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Nephalem|Nephalem]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">

* '''[[Nephalem|Original Nephalem]]:'''
** [[Rathma]]
** [[Bul-Kathos]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">
* '''Original Nephalem (cont):'''
** [[Esu]]
** [[Vasily]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">
* '''[[Edyrem]]:'''
** [[Mendeln]]
** [[Serenthia]]
** [[Uldyssian]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">
* '''[[Ancient]]s:'''
* [[Korlic]]
* [[Madawc]]
* [[Talic]]
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Nephalem"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Main"> <th width="15%" rowspan="2" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Main Characters]]''' </th> <td colspan="3"> Good: [[Hero|Heroes]] - [[Deckard Cain]] - [[Tyrael]]* </td> <td colspan="1"> Evil: [[Mephisto]] - [[Baal]] - [[Diablo]] - [[Belial]] - [[Azmodan]][[Dark Wanderer|Wanderer]] -    </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Main"> <td colspan="4"> ''* Presumed and [[Tyrael|debated]]'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Imp"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Important Characters]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Abd al-Hazir]] - [[Akarat]] - [[Albrecht]] - [[Andariel]] - [[Arcanna]] - [[Atanna]] - [[Athulua]] - [[Astrogha]] - [[Auriel]] - [[Aust]] - [[Bartuc]] - [[Blood Raven]] - [[Bul-Kathos]] - [[Duriel]] - [[Esu]] - [[Fiacla-Géar]] - [[Gregus Mazi]] - [[Gulag]] - [[Hakan I]] - [[Harkin Khan]] - [[Hefaetrus]] - [[Horazon]] - [[Inarius]] - [[Imperius]] - [[Izual]] - [[Itherael]] - [[Jered Cain]] - [[Khalim]] - [[Karcheus]] - [[Lachdanan]] - [[Leoric]] - [[Lilith]] - [[Lucion]] - [[Madawc]] - [[Malthael]] - [[Marius]] - [[Mendeln]] - [[Lazarus]] - [[Quov Tsin]] - [[Rathma]] - [[Serenthia]] - [[Siggard]] - [[Sankekur]] - [[Tal Rasha]] - [[The Summoner]] - [[Uldyssian]] - [[Vasily]] - [[Yaerius]] - [[Zerae]] - [[Zular Khan]]  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Minor"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Minor A-K]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Achilios]] - [[Adria]] - [[Akara]] - [[Albord]] - [[Aldric Jitan]] - [[Alkor]] - [[Anya]] - [[Asheara]] - [[Assur]] - [[Atma]] - [[Augustus Malevolyn]] - [[Baerna]] - [[Banagar]] - [[Benjin]] - [[Brek]] - [[Buyard Cholik]] - [[Camylle]] - [[Celestia]] - [[Cornelius]] - [[Darrick Lang]] - [[Diomedes]] - [[Drognan]] - [[Edgewulf]] - [[Elora]] - [[Elzix]] - [[Emilye]] - [[Fara]] - [[Farnham]] - [[Fautzin]] - [[Galeona]] - [[Garda]] - [[Gheed]] - [[Gillian]] - [[Gorst]] - [[Greiz]] - [[Griswold]] - [[Guthwulf]] - [[Hagan]] - [[Halbu]] - [[Hanos Jeronnan]] - [[Hargo]] - [[Hays]] - [[Hratli]] - [[Hrothwulf]] - [[Humbart Wessel]] - [[Hunfrith]] - [[Hyram]] - [[Icharion]] - [[Jace]] - [[Jamella]] - [[Jerhyn]] - [[Jodas]] - [[Juris Khan]] - [[Justinian IV]] - [[Kabraxis]] - [[Kalan]] - [[Kara Nightshadow]] - [[Karybdus]] - [[Kashya]] - [[Kentril Dumon]] - [[Kethryes]] - [[Korlic]] - [[Kreghn]] - [[Ku Y'leh]] -  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Minor2"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Minor L-Z]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Linariel]] - [[Lam Esen]] - [[Larzuk]] - [[Lysander]] - [[Malah]] - [[Mat Hu-Ring]] - [[Meshif]] - [[Mirakodus]] - [[Mordecai]] - [[Natalya]] - [[Nefriti]] - [[Nellia]] - [[Nihlathak]] - [[Nor Tiraj]] - [[Norrec Vizharan]] - [[Ogden]] - [[Ord Rekar]] - [[Orlif]] - [[Ormus]] - [[Oskal]] - [[Palashia]] - [[Pepin]] - [[Qarak]] - [[Qual-Kehk]] - [[Riordan Nesardo]] - [[Sadun Tryst]] - [[Salene Nesardo]] - [[Sardak]] - [[Sarnakyle]] - [[Simon]] - [[Talic]] - [[Taramis Volken]] - [[Tilgar]] - [[Tobio]] - [[Toko]] - [[Tylwulf]] - [[Vischar Orous]] - [[Warriv]] - [[Wirt]] - [[Wulfgar]] - [[Xazax]] - [[Zagraal]][[Zayl]] - [[Zorea]] -  </center> </td> </tr>{{Fan character navbox}} <tr> <th colspan="5" style="font-size:9px; font-weight:normal;"> (All listed [[NPCs]] and [[Monsters]] are also [[Character]]s, main ones or otherwise.) - (This navigation is being populated.) </th> </tr></table><noinclude>[[Category:Templates]][[Category:Navboxes]]

An idea here is to make sub-sections for Quest NPCs, Vendors etc. They can be listed to the left or so. Or, they can have their own TR in ALL titles.

</noinclude>

Template:Character navbox

2010-07-26T10:32:58Z

Leord:

<noinclude>

==Guideline for Tab Choice==
The guideline for this navbox when deciding which tab to display on individual articles is that if the character is a Main Character, show that. If it's an Important character or a Minor one, but of a special [[race]] (like an [[Angel]]) then show Angel tab. Otherwise, show imp/min tab. Think of which attribute is the more prominent one: race or importance.

==Legend==
!Use only ONE of these variables!
<nowiki>{{Character_navbox</nowiki>
|d3 Confirmed Diablo III NPC
|poss Rumoured/possible Diablo III NPC
|d2 Diablo II NPC
|d2_dia Diablo II dialogues
|d1 Diablo I NPC
|d1_dia Diablo I dialogues
|Races Different races
|Angels
|Demons
|Humans
|Nephalem
|main Main Character
|imp Important Character
|minor Minor Character
|minor2 Minor Character 2nd tab
<nowiki>}}</nowiki>

==Appearance==

</noinclude><table align="center" class="navbox NavTabContainer"> <tr> <th colspan="5">[[Character]]s & [[NPC]]s<div style="float:right; margin-left: -10px;">{{editlink|Template:Character_navbox|e|www|A|A}}</div>  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d3=X |conf=d3 }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D3" >'''D3 NPCs''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |poss=X |Rumoured=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Rumoured">'''Rumoured''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d2=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D2" >'''D2 NPCs''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d1=d1 }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D1" >'''D1 NPCs''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Races=X |races=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Races" >'''Races''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |main=main }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Main" >'''Main Chars''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |imp=X |Imp=X |Important=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Imp" >'''Import. Chars''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |minor=minor }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Minor" >'''Minor A-K''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |minor2=minor2 }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Minor2" >'''Minor L-Z''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |fan_char=fan_char }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Fan_Character" >'''Fanmade'''  </th> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D3"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Diablo III]]'s [[NPCs|Confirmed NPCs]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Alesar]] - [[Asheara]] - [[Captain Rumford]] - [[Captain Dagved]] - [[Crazed Miner]] - [[Crying Ghost]] - [[Deckard Cain]] - [[Dying Driver]] - [[Escort_Mission|Escort Soldier]] - [[Husam]] - [[Injured Villager]] - [[Lachdanan]] - [[Leah]] - [[Little Girl Ghost]] - [[Mercenaries]] - [[Mr. Meat Wagon]] - [[Poltarh]] - [[Varna]] - [[Zakarwa]] </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Rumoured"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Diablo III]]'s [[NPC|Possible NPCs]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Abd al-Hazir]] - [[Adria]] - [[Franklin Burroughs]] - [[Hakan II]] - [[Humbart Wessel]] - [[Pablo DeSoto]] - [[Quov Tsin]] - [[Tyrael]] - [[Kentril Dumon]] - [[Zayl]] -  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D2"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[NPC]]s of [[Diablo II]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''{{iw|Act_I Act I}}:''' {{iw|Akara Akara}} -  {{iw|Charsi Charsi}} -  {{iw|Chickens Chickens}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Deckard Cain}} -  {{iw|Flavie Flavie}} -  {{iw|Gheed Gheed}} -  {{iw|Kashya Kashya}} -  {{iw|Rogue_NPCs Rogue NPCs}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_II Act II}}:''' {{iw|Atma Atma}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}}-  {{iw|Drognan Drognan}} -  {{iw|Elzix Elzix}} -  {{iw|Fara Fara}} -  {{iw|Geglash Geglash}} -  {{iw|Greiz Greiz}} -  {{iw|Jerhyn Jerhyn}} -  {{iw|Kaelan Kaelan}} -  {{iw|Lysander Lysander}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_III Act III}}:''' {{iw|Alkor Alkor}} -  {{iw|Asheara Asheara}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Hratli Hratli}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  {{iw|Natalya Natalya}} -  {{iw|Ormus Ormus}} -  {{iw|The_Iron_Wolves Iron Wolves}} -  {{iw|Dark_Wanderer Dark Wanderer}}  '''{{iw|Act_IV Act IV}}:''' {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Halbu Halbu}} -  {{iw|Hadriel Hadriel}} -  {{iw|Izual_NPC Izual NPC}} -  {{iw|Jamella Jamella}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}}  '''{{iw|Act_V Act V}}:''' {{iw|Anya Anya}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Larzuk Larzuk}} -  {{iw|Malah Malah}} -  {{iw|Nihlathak Nihlathak}} -  {{iw|Qual-Kehk Qual-Kehk}} -  {{iw|The_Ancients Ancients}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}} -  {{iw|Barbarian_NPCs Barbarian}} -  {{iw|Bunnies Bunnies}} -  {{iw|The_Bunny_Roaster Bunny Roast}}   {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d2_dia=d2_dia }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D2_Dialogues" >'''Switch to Dialogues'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D2_Dialogues"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Dialogue|NPC Dialogues]] of [[Diablo II]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''{{iw|Act_I Act I}}:''' {{iw|Akara Akara}} -  {{iw|Charsi Charsi}} -  {{iw|Chickens Chickens}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Deckard Cain]] -  {{iw|Flavie Flavie}} -  [[Gheed|Gheed]] -  {{iw|Kashya Kashya}} -  {{iw|Rogue_NPCs Rogue NPCs}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_II Act II}}:''' {{iw|Atma Atma}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]]-  {{iw|Drognan Drognan}} -  {{iw|Elzix Elzix}} -  {{iw|Fara Fara}} -  {{iw|Geglash Geglash}} -  {{iw|Greiz Greiz}} -  {{iw|Jerhyn Jerhyn}} -  {{iw|Kaelan Kaelan}} -  [[Lysander dialogue|Lysander]] -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]] -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_III Act III}}:''' {{iw|Alkor Alkor}} -  {{iw|Asheara Asheara}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Hratli Hratli}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  [[Natalya dialogue|Natalya]] -  [[Ormus dialogue|Ormus]] -  {{iw|The_Iron_Wolves Iron Wolves}} -  {{iw|Dark_Wanderer Dark Wanderer}}  '''{{iw|Act_IV Act IV}}:''' [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Halbu Halbu}} -  {{iw|Hadriel Hadriel}} -  {{iw|Izual_NPC Izual NPC}} -  {{iw|Jamella Jamella}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]]  '''{{iw|Act_V Act V}}:''' {{iw|Anya Anya}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Larzuk Larzuk}} -  {{iw|Malah Malah}} -  {{iw|Nihlathak Nihlathak}} -  {{iw|Qual-Kehk Qual-Kehk}} -  {{iw|The_Ancients Ancients}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]] -  {{iw|Barbarian_NPCs Barbarian}}   '''Switch to NPCs'''  ''(Orange links are placeholders, yellow links are live)'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D1"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[NPC]]s of [[Diablo I]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Adria}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Deckard Cain}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Farnham}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Griswold}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Gillian}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Ogden}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Pepin}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Wirt}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lester}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs The Complete Nut}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Celia}}  '''Monster NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Defiler}} -  {{iw|Gharbad_the_Weak Gharbad}} -  {{iw|Lachdanan Lachdanan}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lazarus}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Na-Krul}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Snotspill}} -  {{iw|Zhar_the_Mad Zhar}}   {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d1_dia=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D1_Dialogues" >'''Switch to Dialogues'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D1_Dialogues"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Dialogue|NPC Dialogues]] of [[Diablo I]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Adria}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Deckard Cain]] -  {{iw|1_NPCs Farnham}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Griswold}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Gillian}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Ogden}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Pepin}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Wirt}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lester}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs The Complete Nut}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Celia}}  '''Monster NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Defiler}} -  {{iw|Gharbad_the_Weak Gharbad}} -  {{iw|Lachdanan Lachdanan}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lazarus}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Na-Krul}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Snotspill}} -  {{iw|Zhar_the_Mad Zhar}}   '''Switch to NPCs'''  ''(Orange links are placeholders, yellow links are live)'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Races"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Race|Races]] of the [[Diablo Universe]] </th> <td colspan="4"> Choose a race from the [[Diablo Universe]]:   </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Races"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Angels"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Angel|Angel]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">'''[[Angiris Council]]:'''
* [[Auriel]]
* [[Imperius]]
* [[Itherael]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Angiris (cont):'''
* [[Malthael]]
* [[Tyrael]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Other [[Archangel]]s:'''
* [[Inarius]]
* [[Mirakodus]] (demon)
* [[Yaerius]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''[[Angel]]s:'''
* [[Izual]] (fallen)
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Angels"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Demons"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Demon|Demon]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">'''[[Great Evils]]:'''
* '''[[Prime Evils]]:'''
* [[Diablo]]
* [[Mephisto]]
* [[Baal]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Great Evils (cont):'''
* '''[[Lesser Evils]]:'''
* [[Andariel]]
* [[Azmodan]]
* [[Belial]]
* [[Duriel]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Other [[Demon]] Lords:'''
* Empty
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''[[Demon]]s:'''
* [[Izual]] (fallen)
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Demons"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Humans"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Human|Human]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="4">
* [[Human]]s are too numerous to list. See individual "Main", "Important" and "Minor" tabs.   </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Humans"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Nephalem"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Nephalem|Nephalem]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">

* '''[[Nephalem|Original Nephalem]]:'''
** [[Rathma]]
** [[Bul-Kathos]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">
* '''Original Nephalem (cont):'''
** [[Esu]]
** [[Vasily]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">
* '''[[Edyrem]]:'''
** [[Mendeln]]
** [[Serenthia]]
** [[Uldyssian]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">
* '''[[Ancient]]s:'''
* [[Korlic]]
* [[Madawc]]
* [[Talic]]
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Nephalem"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Main"> <th width="15%" rowspan="2" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Main Characters]]''' </th> <td colspan="3"> Good: [[Hero|Heroes]] - [[Deckard Cain]] - [[Tyrael]]* </td> <td colspan="1"> Evil: [[Mephisto]] - [[Baal]] - [[Diablo]] - [[Belial]] - [[Azmodan]][[Dark Wanderer|Wanderer]] -    </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Main"> <td colspan="4"> ''* Presumed and [[Tyrael|debated]]'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Imp"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Important Characters]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Abd al-Hazir]] - [[Akarat]] - [[Albrecht]] - [[Andariel]] - [[Arcanna]] - [[Atanna]] - [[Athulua]] - [[Astrogha]] - [[Auriel]] - [[Aust]] - [[Bartuc]] - [[Blood Raven]] - [[Bul-Kathos]] - [[Duriel]] - [[Esu]] - [[Fiacla-Géar]] - [[Gregus Mazi]] - [[Gulag]] - [[Hakan I]] - [[Harkin Khan]] - [[Hefaetrus]] - [[Horazon]] - [[Inarius]] - [[Imperius]] - [[Izual]] - [[Itherael]] - [[Jered Cain]] - [[Khalim]] - [[Karcheus]] - [[Lachdanan]] - [[Leoric]] - [[Lilith]] - [[Lucion]] - [[Madawc]] - [[Malthael]] - [[Marius]] - [[Mendeln]] - [[Lazarus]] - [[Quov Tsin]] - [[Rathma]] - [[Serenthia]] - [[Siggard]] - [[Sankekur]] - [[Tal Rasha]] - [[The Summoner]] - [[Uldyssian]] - [[Vasily]] - [[Yaerius]] - [[Zerae]] - [[Zular Khan]]  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Minor"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Minor A-K]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Achilios]] - [[Adria]] - [[Akara]] - [[Albord]] - [[Aldric Jitan]] - [[Alkor]] - [[Anya]] - [[Asheara]] - [[Assur]] - [[Atma]] - [[Augustus Malevolyn]] - [[Baerna]] - [[Banagar]] - [[Benjin]] - [[Brek]] - [[Buyard Cholik]] - [[Camylle]] - [[Celestia]] - [[Cornelius]] - [[Darrick Lang]] - [[Diomedes]] - [[Drognan]] - [[Edgewulf]] - [[Elora]] - [[Elzix]] - [[Emilye]] - [[Fara]] - [[Farnham]] - [[Fautzin]] - [[Galeona]] - [[Garda]] - [[Gheed]] - [[Gillian]] - [[Gorst]] - [[Greiz]] - [[Griswold]] - [[Guthwulf]] - [[Hagan]] - [[Halbu]] - [[Hanos Jeronnan]] - [[Hargo]] - [[Hays]] - [[Hratli]] - [[Hrothwulf]] - [[Humbart Wessel]] - [[Hunfrith]] - [[Hyram]] - [[Icharion]] - [[Jace]] - [[Jamella]] - [[Jerhyn]] - [[Jodas]] - [[Juris Khan]] - [[Justinian IV]] - [[Kabraxis]] - [[Kalan]] - [[Kara Nightshadow]] - [[Karybdus]] - [[Kashya]] - [[Kentril Dumon]] - [[Kethryes]] - [[Korlic]] - [[Kreghn]] - [[Ku Y'leh]] -  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Minor2"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Character|Minor L-Z]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Linariel]] - [[Lam Esen]] - [[Larzuk]] - [[Lysander]] - [[Malah]] - [[Mat Hu-Ring]] - [[Meshif]] - [[Mirakodus]] - [[Mordecai]] - [[Natalya]] - [[Nefriti]] - [[Nellia]] - [[Nihlathak]] - [[Nor Tiraj]] - [[Norrec Vizharan]] - [[Ogden]] - [[Ord Rekar]] - [[Orlif]] - [[Ormus]] - [[Oskal]] - [[Palashia]] - [[Pepin]] - [[Qarak]] - [[Qual-Kehk]] - [[Riordan Nesardo]] - [[Sadun Tryst]] - [[Salene Nesardo]] - [[Sardak]] - [[Sarnakyle]] - [[Simon]] - [[Talic]] - [[Taramis Volken]] - [[Tilgar]] - [[Tobio]] - [[Toko]] - [[Tylwulf]] - [[Vischar Orous]] - [[Warriv]] - [[Wirt]] - [[Wulfgar]] - [[Xazax]] - [[Zagraal]][[Zayl]] - [[Zorea]] -  </center> </td> </tr>{{Fan character navbox}} <tr> <th colspan="5" style="font-size:9px; font-weight:normal;"> (All listed [[NPCs]] and [[Monsters]] are also [[Character]]s, main ones or otherwise.) - (This navigation is being populated.) </th> </tr></table><noinclude>[[Category:Templates]][[Category:Navboxes]]

An idea here is to make sub-sections for Quest NPCs, Vendors etc. They can be listed to the left or so. Or, they can have their own TR in ALL titles.

</noinclude>

User talk:Veskin7 Bukito

2010-07-26T09:49:42Z

Leord:

==Welcome==
Hello, I made a reply on my talk page :) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 13:27, 30 September 2009 (CEST)

Made another post on my talk page :) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 18:26, 5 October 2009 (CEST)

==Fan monster==
Hello!

I updated the [[Boilerplate:Monster|Monster boilerplate]] to be descriptive and instructing on how to make a new monster. Also created [[fan creation]] as well :) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 18:02, 13 October 2009 (CEST)

:*poke* [[User_talk:Leord#Fan_Monsters_Got_Started]] Made a reply :) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 14:10, 29 October 2009 (CET)

==Aurian Mage==
Good job on the Aurian Mage, it's coming along fine! :) I changed a few links, as I mentioned, we can't mix fan articles and Blizzard articles. Also, I added it to the navigation box now :) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 12:09, 21 October 2009 (CEST)

==Coloring==
hey V, let me know what image you want to start on and colors to go with it and ill start trying stuff out. Its been a while since i did any coloring from actual art. But i need the practice! Get with me soon! --[[User:Holyknight3000|holyknight3000]] 05:49, 9 November 2009 (CET)

== Just a reminder ==

Hey I saw u posting on Leord's talkpage recently... try to use <nowiki>--~~~~</nowiki> to end your post (on talkpages) so everybody can see who posted it --[[User:Fighterbitsj|Fighterbitsj]] 22:45, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

:No problem. I had the samething the first weeks I was on a wiki. Just keep reminding yourself. And If u really keep forgetting I think there is a option that gives an autosig to each post :P --[[User:Fighterbitsj|Fighterbitsj]] 22:55, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

== Sorry I didn't see your post ==

Hi Veskin, sorry I didn't see your coloring request on my wiki page back in October. I don't really check my wiki for comments very often, as you can see. I looked at your art and visited your deviant gallery. I wanted to let you know I like your work, and it looks great even in black and white. I noticed you have a computer now, so hopefully you can get the ball rolling on coloring your stuff. Good luck with that, I know it will turn out great based on what I've seen.
--[[User:Delowyn|Delowyn]] 09:13, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

==Poke==
Hey man, made a reply on my talk page :) --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 09:49, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

User talk:Leord

2010-07-26T09:48:39Z

Leord: /* Rotation */

User talk:Leord

2010-07-23T10:33:21Z

Leord: /* Set and Uniques */

Talk:Level

2010-07-21T14:54:57Z

Leord:

==Naming Policy on Levels==
Hi guys! How do you think we should handle levles like [[Sundered Pass]] and [[The Canyon Rim Mines]]? Should we use "The" in the name or not? The text appearing on the screen uses "The" in it, but it's a bit annoying in a wiki. --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 18:04, 9 September 2009 (CEST)

:I personally would create both articles, just to be sure (Redirects are available for a reason, no? :p ), and use all words capitalised/used in game (in this case, include The). My reasoning is that a wiki is similar to an encyclopedia; you document 'it' as it is, not as you'd want it to be. A good example is (was; fixed a few months ago) a Boss monster in Guild Wars; it was missing a space in it's name. On the Guild Wars Wiki, the page name also had the typo, because that's the Boss's name in game. When it was fixed, they had to simply press 2 buttons and the page was renamed. But, if general consensus is to not include "The", I'm fine with that, of course :> --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 20:24, 9 September 2009 (CEST)

::You can leave "The" in or out it wont matter. Redirects if need could work too but not too many. The level sounds fine in both versions to be honest. But this also depends on what level names we see in the future as well.--[[User:Holyknight3000|holyknight3000]] 01:39, 10 September 2009 (CEST)

:::True, however, the Stinging Winds is mentioned in the lore while "The Stinging Winds" is the actual level. I was suggesting we treat "The" on level names as just grammar, something you have to add, not part of the title. What do you guys think? I am tempted to just name things with "The" since it says in the game, and do redirects, as you say. Redirects are pain when renaming articles, though...--[[User:Leord|Leord]] 17:57, 10 September 2009 (CEST)

:::After some more thinking, I think we should go with removing the "The" on most articles, keeping it only on articles like the novels. Even there, I think wikis usually do like "<nowiki>[[Title Title, The]]</nowiki>", putting the "The" at the end. Well, let's make it (for now) so that any locations or levels are named without the "The", and then the "The"-article redirects to the one without "The". Confusing? --[[User:Leord|Leord]] 12:40, 15 September 2009 (CEST)

::::[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristal_(wine) Cristal] clear. The Sundered Pass would redirect to Sundered Pass etc. --[[User:Vipermagi|Vipermagi]] 15:50, 15 September 2009 (CEST)

Knights of the Order of Light

2010-07-21T14:53:29Z

Leord: Redirected page to Paladin

#REDIRECT [[Paladin]]

Template:Character navbox

2010-07-21T14:51:55Z

Leord:

<noinclude>

==Guideline for Tab Choice==
The guideline for this navbox when deciding which tab to display on individual articles is that if the character is a Main Character, show that. If it's an Important character or a Minor one, but of a special [[race]] (like an [[Angel]]) then show Angel tab. Otherwise, show imp/min tab. Think of which attribute is the more prominent one: race or importance.

==Legend==
!Use only ONE of these variables!
<nowiki>{{Character_navbox</nowiki>
|d3 Confirmed Diablo III NPC
|poss Rumoured/possible Diablo III NPC
|d2 Diablo II NPC
|d2_dia Diablo II dialogues
|d1 Diablo I NPC
|d1_dia Diablo I dialogues
|Races Different races
|Angels
|Demons
|Humans
|Nephalem
|main Main Character
|imp Important Character
|minor Minor Character
|minor2 Minor Character 2nd tab
<nowiki>}}</nowiki>

==Appearance==

</noinclude><table align="center" class="navbox NavTabContainer"> <tr> <th colspan="5">[[Character]]s & [[NPC]]s<div style="float:right; margin-left: -10px;">{{editlink|Template:Character_navbox|e|www|A|A}}</div>  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d3=X |conf=d3 }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D3" >'''D3 NPCs''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |poss=X |Rumoured=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Rumoured">'''Rumoured''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d2=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D2" >'''D2 NPCs''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d1=d1 }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D1" >'''D1 NPCs''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Races=X |races=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Races" >'''Races''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |main=main }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Main" >'''Main Chars''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |imp=X |Imp=X |Important=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Imp" >'''Import. Chars''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |minor=minor }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Minor" >'''Minor A-K''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |minor2=minor2 }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Minor2" >'''Minor L-Z''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |fan_char=fan_char }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Fan_Character" >'''Fanmade'''  </th> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D3"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Diablo III]]'s [[NPCs|Confirmed NPCs]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Alesar]] - [[Asheara]] - [[Captain Rumford]] - [[Captain Dagved]] - [[Crazed Miner]] - [[Crying Ghost]] - [[Deckard Cain]] - [[Dying Driver]] - [[Escort_Mission|Escort Soldier]] - [[Husam]] - [[Injured Villager]] - [[Lachdanan]] - [[Leah]] - [[Little Girl Ghost]] - [[Mercenaries]] - [[Mr. Meat Wagon]] - [[Poltarh]] - [[Varna]] - [[Zakarwa]] </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Rumoured"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Diablo III]]'s [[NPC|Possible NPCs]] </th> <td colspan="4"> <center>[[Abd al-Hazir]] - [[Adria]] - [[Franklin Burroughs]] - [[Hakan II]] - [[Humbart Wessel]] - [[Pablo DeSoto]] - [[Quov Tsin]] - [[Tyrael]] - [[Kentril Dumon]] - [[Zayl]] -  </center> </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D2"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[NPC]]s of [[Diablo II]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''{{iw|Act_I Act I}}:''' {{iw|Akara Akara}} -  {{iw|Charsi Charsi}} -  {{iw|Chickens Chickens}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Deckard Cain}} -  {{iw|Flavie Flavie}} -  {{iw|Gheed Gheed}} -  {{iw|Kashya Kashya}} -  {{iw|Rogue_NPCs Rogue NPCs}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_II Act II}}:''' {{iw|Atma Atma}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}}-  {{iw|Drognan Drognan}} -  {{iw|Elzix Elzix}} -  {{iw|Fara Fara}} -  {{iw|Geglash Geglash}} -  {{iw|Greiz Greiz}} -  {{iw|Jerhyn Jerhyn}} -  {{iw|Kaelan Kaelan}} -  {{iw|Lysander Lysander}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_III Act III}}:''' {{iw|Alkor Alkor}} -  {{iw|Asheara Asheara}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Hratli Hratli}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  {{iw|Natalya Natalya}} -  {{iw|Ormus Ormus}} -  {{iw|The_Iron_Wolves Iron Wolves}} -  {{iw|Dark_Wanderer Dark Wanderer}}  '''{{iw|Act_IV Act IV}}:''' {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Halbu Halbu}} -  {{iw|Hadriel Hadriel}} -  {{iw|Izual_NPC Izual NPC}} -  {{iw|Jamella Jamella}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}}  '''{{iw|Act_V Act V}}:''' {{iw|Anya Anya}} -  {{iw|Deckard_Cain Cain}} -  {{iw|Larzuk Larzuk}} -  {{iw|Malah Malah}} -  {{iw|Nihlathak Nihlathak}} -  {{iw|Qual-Kehk Qual-Kehk}} -  {{iw|The_Ancients Ancients}} -  {{iw|Tyrael Tyrael}} -  {{iw|Barbarian_NPCs Barbarian}} -  {{iw|Bunnies Bunnies}} -  {{iw|The_Bunny_Roaster Bunny Roast}}   {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d2_dia=d2_dia }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D2_Dialogues" >'''Switch to Dialogues'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D2_Dialogues"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Dialogue|NPC Dialogues]] of [[Diablo II]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''{{iw|Act_I Act I}}:''' {{iw|Akara Akara}} -  {{iw|Charsi Charsi}} -  {{iw|Chickens Chickens}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Deckard Cain]] -  {{iw|Flavie Flavie}} -  {{iw|Gheed Gheed}} -  {{iw|Kashya Kashya}} -  {{iw|Rogue_NPCs Rogue NPCs}} -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_II Act II}}:''' {{iw|Atma Atma}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]]-  {{iw|Drognan Drognan}} -  {{iw|Elzix Elzix}} -  {{iw|Fara Fara}} -  {{iw|Geglash Geglash}} -  {{iw|Greiz Greiz}} -  {{iw|Jerhyn Jerhyn}} -  {{iw|Kaelan Kaelan}} -  [[Lysander dialogue|Lysander]] -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]] -  {{iw|Warriv Warriv}}  '''{{iw|Act_III Act III}}:''' {{iw|Alkor Alkor}} -  {{iw|Asheara Asheara}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Hratli Hratli}} -  {{iw|Meshif Meshif}} -  [[Natalya dialogue|Natalya]] -  [[Ormus dialogue|Ormus]] -  {{iw|The_Iron_Wolves Iron Wolves}} -  {{iw|Dark_Wanderer Dark Wanderer}}  '''{{iw|Act_IV Act IV}}:''' [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Halbu Halbu}} -  {{iw|Hadriel Hadriel}} -  {{iw|Izual_NPC Izual NPC}} -  {{iw|Jamella Jamella}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]]  '''{{iw|Act_V Act V}}:''' {{iw|Anya Anya}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Cain]] -  {{iw|Larzuk Larzuk}} -  {{iw|Malah Malah}} -  {{iw|Nihlathak Nihlathak}} -  {{iw|Qual-Kehk Qual-Kehk}} -  {{iw|The_Ancients Ancients}} -  [[Tyrael dialogue|Tyrael]] -  {{iw|Barbarian_NPCs Barbarian}}   '''Switch to NPCs'''  ''(Orange links are placeholders, yellow links are live)'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D1"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[NPC]]s of [[Diablo I]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Adria}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Deckard Cain}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Farnham}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Griswold}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Gillian}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Ogden}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Pepin}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Wirt}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lester}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs The Complete Nut}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Celia}}  '''Monster NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Defiler}} -  {{iw|Gharbad_the_Weak Gharbad}} -  {{iw|Lachdanan Lachdanan}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lazarus}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Na-Krul}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Snotspill}} -  {{iw|Zhar_the_Mad Zhar}}   {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |d1_dia=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="D1_Dialogues" >'''Switch to Dialogues'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="D1_Dialogues"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;"> [[Dialogue|NPC Dialogues]] of [[Diablo I]] </th> <td colspan="4"> '''NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Adria}} -  [[Deckard_Cain_dialogue|Deckard Cain]] -  {{iw|1_NPCs Farnham}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Griswold}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Gillian}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Ogden}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Pepin}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Wirt}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lester}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs The Complete Nut}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Celia}}  '''Monster NPCs:''' {{iw|1_NPCs Defiler}} -  {{iw|Gharbad_the_Weak Gharbad}} -  {{iw|Lachdanan Lachdanan}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Lazarus}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Na-Krul}} -  {{iw|1_NPCs Snotspill}} -  {{iw|Zhar_the_Mad Zhar}}   '''Switch to NPCs'''  ''(Orange links are placeholders, yellow links are live)'' </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Races"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Race|Races]] of the [[Diablo Universe]] </th> <td colspan="4"> Choose a race from the [[Diablo Universe]]:   </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Races"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Angels"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Angel|Angel]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">'''[[Angiris Council]]:'''
* [[Auriel]]
* [[Imperius]]
* [[Itherael]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Angiris (cont):'''
* [[Malthael]]
* [[Tyrael]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Other [[Archangel]]s:'''
* [[Inarius]]
* [[Mirakodus]] (demon)
* [[Yaerius]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''[[Angel]]s:'''
* [[Izual]] (fallen)
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Angels"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Demons"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Demon|Demon]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">'''[[Great Evils]]:'''
* '''[[Prime Evils]]:'''
* [[Diablo]]
* [[Mephisto]]
* [[Baal]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Great Evils (cont):'''
* '''[[Lesser Evils]]:'''
* [[Andariel]]
* [[Azmodan]]
* [[Belial]]
* [[Duriel]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''Other [[Demon]] Lords:'''
* Empty
 </td> <td colspan="1">'''[[Demon]]s:'''
* [[Izual]] (fallen)
 </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Demons"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Humans"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Human|Human]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="4">
* [[Human]]s are too numerous to list. See individual "Main", "Important" and "Minor" tabs.   </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Humans"> <td colspan="4">  {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Angels=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Angels" >'''Angels''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Demons=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Demons" >'''Demons''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Humans=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Humans" >'''Humans''' {{#switch: {{{1|}}} |Nephalem=X }} | SelectedNavTabHeader}}" title="Nephalem" >'''Nephalem'''  </td> </tr> <tr class="NavTabContent" title="Nephalem"> <th width="15%" style="font-size:10px;" rowspan="2"> [[Nephalem|Nephalem]] [[Character]]s </th> <td colspan="1">

* '''[[Nephalem|Original Nephalem]]:'''
** [[Rathma]]
** [[Bul-Kathos]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">
* '''Original Nephalem (cont):'''
** [[Esu]]
** [[Vasily]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">
* '''[[Edyrem]]:'''
** [[Mendeln]]
** [[Serenthia]]
** [[Uldyssian]]
 </td> <td colspan="1">
* '''[[Ancient]]s:'''
* [[Korlic]]
* [[Madawc]]
* [[Talic]]
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Dialogue

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The '''dialogues''' of [[NPC]]s and the [[hero]]es of the [[Diablo game]]s is the major part of what drives the [[story]] forward and fleshes out the world of [[Sanctuary]]. It's essential for a lot of [[lore]] gathering.

==List of NPC dialogues==
Dialogues are more important than one might first suspect, but a lot of [[lore]] comes from the game itself. The [[manual]]s are a great source of information, but the dialogues also hold a certain importance.

All dialogues of all [[NPC]]s are listed in DiabloWiki for your reference. Some are still only added in the {{iw|Main_Page Diablo 2 Wiki}}, and can be seen by visiting an orange link to a [[Diablo 2]] or [[Diablo 1]] NPC.

You can also help by moving over dialogues to character/NPC pages in the main DiabloWiki. This is an ongoing project.

The ones that have been moved over are listed in the navbox at the bottom of the page as well as the following categories:

* '''[[:Category:Game dialogues]]''' - All dialogues
** '''[[:Category:Diablo III dialogues]]''' - Only Diablo III dialogues, including [[expansion]]s
** '''[[:Category:Diablo II dialogues]]''' - Only Diablo II dialogues, including [[Diablo II: Lord of Destruction|Lord of Destruction]]
** '''[[:Category:Diablo I dialogues]]''' - Only Diablo I dialogues, including [[Diablo: Hellfire|Hellfire]]

==Related Links==
If you are looking for more source references, also check out the [[manual]]s as well as [[book]]s and in-game [[tome]]s.

==References==
* In-game dialogues of [[Diablo III]]
* In-game dialogues of [[Diablo II]]
* In-game dialogues of [[Diablo I]]

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Bestiary (Diablo I)

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The '''Bestiary''' is a collection of intel on [[demon]]s by [[Vischar Orous]], Chief Librarian of the [[Brotherhood of the Vizjerei]] and also part of the [[Zharesh Covenant]]. It's validity has been criticised by [[Abd al-Hazir]].

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==Beastiary==

===Forewords===
Accurate reports on the nature of the horrors that lie below [[Tristram Cathedral|the church]] come to light more rarely than survivors. I have attempted to provide a base knowledge of what awaits you by searching through our vast libraries for historical and scientific tomes recounting the [[Horadrim]]'s epic war against [[the Three]].

I have summarized the information that I discovered. Due to the length of time that has passed since most of the original accounts were written, and the uncertainty surrounding the present evil that plagues this land, I cannot guarantee the veracity of this information. I do, however, believe that this information is as accurate as possible under these trying circumstances.

It is known that the Three Brothers often acted through personal servants. While I would not classify all of these servants as [[Demon]]s, they do represent the most horrible aspects of their Masters. What follows is what has been documented concerning the creatures that were known to serve the Brothers during their reign of evil. It should be noted that in their battle against the [[Seraphim]], the Brothers would constantly twist and change their servants to best resist the powers that they were facing. Two demons of the same physical shape may have dramatically different weaknesses, depending upon the whims of their Master. The specific species described herein were those most commonly encountered by the Horadrim.

Take the greatest of care when journeying through the cursed lands. It is well known that the creatures of [[Darkness]] are a cowardly lot, and will attack using strength of numbers to their advantage whenever possible. I fear the knowledge contained herein is incomplete, at best, for there were no living witnesses of the most powerful horrors. If one of the Three has truly come free of his binding, he will call as many of these infernal servants to him as possible, as well as creating new and more powerful minions to command.

[[Vischar Orous]] 
Chief Librarian 
[[Zharesh Covenant]] 
[[Brotherhood of the Vizjerei]]
 
 

===Bestiary List===
The Minions of [[Darkness]] fall into three categories, and are divided according to their masters. Study these words well, for this knowledge may be all that keeps your immortal soul from being devoured by the denizens of the [[underworld]].
 
 

===Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred ''(Odium)''===
The legions of [[Mephisto]] are driven by a hatred of all living things - especially those who are pure of heart. He counts as minions both the walking dead, who forever seek vengeance upon the living, as well as a host of demonically corrupted creatures whose twisted limbs and misshapen bodies leave
them in eternal agony and rage.
 
 

====Skeletons ''(Ossium Animatum)''====
These are the [[skeleton|skeletal]] remains of warriors who either died as soldiers in some dark campaign, or were betrayed by those they most trusted. Now animated by unnatural forces, these troops of the Damned forever seek new recruits to join their ranks. If our greatest fears do prove to be true, the skeletal warriors that are rumored to haunt the town of [[Tristram]] might well be the corrupted remains of the valiant [[Horadrim]] monks laid to rest in the catacombs beneath the church. Only an incredibly potent evil could have disturbed the peaceful slumber of these eremites.

Skeletons are usually found in places where the dead are laid to rest or at the sites of great battles. While physically fragile, they are never lacking in numbers, for those that fall to them in combat are damned to an eternal lust for living blood. Coupled with their unthinking rage, this makes them a
dangerous opponent.
 
 

====Zombies, ''(Cibus Animatus)''====
Worm-ridden and reeking of foul decay, [[Zombie]]s are formed from the corpses of men executed for committing the most depraved and degenerate crimes against the innocent. They are driven by both the hatred that consumed them in life and an insatiable hunger for the flesh of the living.

Tenacious and possessing stamina of infernal origin, Zombies and their ilk make for a difficult encounter. Fortunately, these undead minions are lacking in both wit and mobility which can be used to great affect against them.
 
 

====Overlords ''(Tyrannus Pinguis)''====
Even the [[Seraphim]] are not immune to the corruption of the [[Dark Lord]]s. One such angel, [[Inarius]], was proud of his beauty and boasted loudly of his purity and worth. His thoughts became so clouded that he believed himself to be above both [[Angel]] and [[Demon]], and he left the [[High Heavens]] to form his own dominion. He constructed a great cathedral of mirrored glass and crystal, and followers flocked to him, drawn by his numinous charm and wealth. Once Inarius had gathered a sizable army, he decided to prove his power.

Inarius first laid siege to an infernal temple devoted to the worship of [[Mephisto]], but made the foolish mistake of overestimating his prowess. The armies of Inarius laid waste to the temple and killed the dark monks that dwelled within. The Three Evils had considered the vain warrior a mere nuisance and amusement until this time, but this was an insult that they could not bear.

Mephisto himself is said to have appeared at the cathedral of Inarius. He laid waste to the church and the surrounding countryside. The Lord of Hatred took the proud [[archangel]] and his followers captive. He bound Inarius with tremendous chains and slowly tore the wings from the back of the angel. Great barbed hooks were then used to stretch out the once glowing skin and his features were distorted by vile powers. Many of the followers of Inarius were given as gifts to [[Baal]] and [[Diablo]], but the rest were molded to match the bloated image of the now crippled angel. To this day, Inarius is said to be trapped in [[Burning Hells|Hell]] within a chamber of mirrors, his eyelids torn from his face as he is forced to gaze upon his misshapen form for all eternity. His misguided followers now serve as Hell’s taskmasters, taking the anguish of their lost glory out upon the bodies of others.

These grotesque demons have considerable brawn hidden beneath their layers of greasy flab. Do not underestimate their strength or their intelligence for crossing swords with them is ill advised. You will be far better served to combat them with [[ranged]] weapons or [[magic]].
 
 

====Magma Demons ''(Dominus Ardor)''====
During the [[Great Conflict]] tremendous battles were fought in both the [[High Heavens]] and the [[Burning Hells]]. Both sides often carried the conflict deep within the realms of their enemies. During one epic battle into the very heart of [[Mephisto]]'s fiery lair, a group of brave [[Seraphim]] warriors fronted an assault against the Lord of Hatred himself. One of these angelic soldiers made a bold attack and struck a fierce blow that caused the foul blood of Mephisto to rain upon the ground. Each drop that fell seared through the crust of Hell itself and formed powerful [[demon]]s shaped from molten rock. These demons quickly rose to the aid of their master, and drove back the forces of Light by striking them with thrown masses of lava that seared both flesh and bone with the intensity of the Burning Hells. The losses dealt by these Magma Demons were tremendous.
 
 

===Baal, Lord of Destruction ''(Excidium)''===
The soldiers of [[Baal]] seek the undoing of the universe. They strive for ultimate disorder and destruction, and to this end covet the destruction of all they behold. Order is an abhorrence to them and these creatures are the manifestation of the forces of chaos.
 
 

====Fallen Ones ''(Nanus Improbus)''====
Swarms of these [[Fallen|impish terrors]] have been known to come out of the night and tear apart a sleeping village in minutes. Small of stature and simian in appearance, these creatures possess surprising strength and unnatural agility. Other than killing, the only act which gives them pleasure is breeding, so
expect to encounter them in large packs.

The small size of these devils does fill them with cowardice, however, and this fear can be used against them. They prefer to attack under the guise of darkness and in large numbers whenever possible. If they are shown great strength, preferably by killing one of their kind, they will retreat and regroup. Do not turn your back on them, though, for their appetite for destruction will eventually overcome their caution and they will attempt to strike again.
 
 

====Goat Men ''(Aries Vehemens)''====
The lieutenants of [[Baal]] are bred for strength, endurance, and cunning. These demons constantly train themselves in the art of war, for battle is their bread and the blood of innocents, their water. There are several known “clans” of [[Goatmen|Goat Men]], each given a different gift from their [[Baal|Dark Master]]. It is believed that to earn their powers they once held mock wars in [[Burning Hells|Hell]] for the entertainment of the Three Brothers. Do not expect them to fight amongst themselves on the [[mortal realm]], however, for they much prefer to slaughter the innocent.

Like most of Baal's spawn, the bestial Aries are incredibly strong and agile. Be especially wary of their archers, for they are renowned for the accuracy and power of their great bows. Fleet of foot, they may try to evade an unwary foe and then attack from a different angle.
 
 

====Spitting Terrors ''(Bestia Acerbus)''====
After an especially violent battle, [[Baal]] enjoyed celebrating with his [[Prime Evils|Brothers]] by holding a disgusting feast of blood, human flesh, and other Hellish delights. The Bestia Acerbus are the descendants of doglike creatures that lived by feeding upon the remains of Baal's nightmarish feasts. The variety of vile substances that the creatures consumed, along with their close proximity to the Lord of Destruction, twisted and warped the viscera of these Hounds of Hell. This diabolic species is capable of spitting up a variety of caustic fluids and projecting them a considerable distance. Packs of these terrors are especially devastating, as their bile has been known to eat through the strongest of armor and poison the most hearty men.

Great care must be taken when within the lair of these Bestia. Their venom retains its potency for a considerable amount of time and puddles of it may be found everywhere. When killed, the beast's inner toxins eat through the now-dead flesh, leaving a dangerous trap for those foolish enough to tread upon the corpse.
 
 

====Horned Demons ''(Impetum Cornuta)''====
Used as living siege engines, there are numerous accounts of these juggernauts smashing into the lines of the [[Seraphim]] and leaving only death and ruin in their wake. The skull and the single large horn in the snout of the demon are unnaturally durable. The Horned Demons prefer to wait until a clear path is available and then they charge towards their victims at incredible speeds. Be wary of this initial charge! It is far better to deal with these creatures in [[melee|close quarters]] or with [[magic]].
 
 

===Diablo, Lord of Terror ''(Metus)''===
Using illusion and fear as their greatest weapons, the attendants to [[Diablo]] are formidable adversaries. They prefer to wait for their opponent to display a moment of weakness before they attack. Equally dangerous in the dark or in your dreams, they are the fears of man made flesh by Diablo's will. These nightmares lurk at the edges of mortal perception from the moment that you take your first breath - and they long to be with you when your take your last.
 
 

====Winged Fiends ''(Alae Nefastus)''====
Some people are so hungry for power and knowledge that they are willing to sacrifice their humanity to the [[Great Evils|Lords of Hell]] in exchange for gifts that inevitably turn against them. One such group, a dark cabal of wizards, decided to take the power of creation into their own hands and magically created a race of creatures to act as servants and messengers. Using infernal abilities granted to them through their arcane pact, they formed small bat-winged imps that they believed would prove useful in carrying out deeds that were too trivial for their own efforts. Each of the [[sorcerer]]s created an entity that reflected his magical specialization. The creatures thus created were small, nimble and possessed an unnatural cunning.

At first the corrupt sorcerers were overjoyed at the success of their experiment, but they soon began to notice that the Alae did not serve them as loyally as they had hoped. The creatures had taken to secretly feeding from the very essence of their masters, weakening them and eventually killing them. The sorcerers tried to destroy their creations, but the fiends banded together to combat them. The Winged Fiends had been secretly breeding outside of the sorcerer's domains, and swarms of them attacked, killing their former masters. To this day, the descendants of these creations terrorize the countryside.

Do not underestimate these foul demons. They are physically weak, but posses great speed. Many of them possess unearthly abilities reflecting the powers of their creators and they also enjoy using their razor sharp claws and hooked wings to tear the flesh from the faces of their victims.
 
 

====Scavengers ''(Maleficus Vorax)''====
Maleficus Vorax are the smallest of a related group of [[demon]]ic creatures that feed upon carrion, mostly the remains of victims killed by their larger cousins. Unlike most scavengers, however, they are extremely aggressive and will not hesitate to attack anyone hapless enough to encounter them. They have powerful legs which they use for swift springing attacks, striking at vulnerable faces and throats. Their primary weakness is their voracious appetite; the smell of death may drive them into a feeding frenzy where they will stop their attacks to feast upon remains that are nearby.
 
 

====The Hidden ''(Metus Occultus)''====
The Hidden are the bogeymen that haunt our dreams and live in the nightmares of children. Although they dwell at the edge of the [[Physical realm|Physical]] and [[Ethereal realm|Ethereal Realms]] where they remain unseen by mortal sight, they can quickly manifest and strike those that appear vulnerable. Metus Occultus and others of their ilk feed on the essence of fear. When wounded, they will seek to retreat back into the Ether to heal themselves. It is important to note that even while invisible the creature exists partially on the Physical Realm, and can be affected by [[spell]]s and weapons.
 
 

====Gargoyle ''(Signum Vitiosum)''====
In ages past, it was customary to decorate buildings with stone statues of demons that were enchanted to serve as guardians and protectors of those within. The misshapen figures of the statues were designed to taunt and anger any demons that attempted to gain entrance. [[]Diabl]o worked to unlock the wards that protected these granite images, and eventually was able to gift them with a Hadean life. The Gargoyles arose from their captive sleep and swooped down to prey upon those whom they were created to protect. Naturally, the remaining statues were immediately destroyed, but there are Signum that escaped and continue to terrorize the innocent to this day.

The act of transforming from flesh to stone allows the creature to heal any wounds that it has suffered, so it is best to either avoid these demons entirely or to hunt them down until they are dead. Do not allow them to flee, for they will soon return in full force.
 
 

==Propaganda?==
[[Abd al-Hazir]] criticises this piece of writing in his [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0009]], where he finds out that one of many lies by the [[vizjerei]] and other [[mage clan]]s include the [[Goatmen]]. They were really a magical experiment, not lieutenants of [[Baal]].

Much else written by [[Vischar Orous]] is suspect of being false. If this is information he himself has gathered from incorrect sources or if he lied is unknown.

==Canonity==
Please also note that much information in these books are no longer [[canon]] information. To whomever wrote them, [[in-world]] it might have been true, or he's lying for whatever reason, but as the "real" story goes, several details are not right.

'''Incorrect details:'''
* [[Goatmen]] are in fact [[Khazra]].
* Details concerning [[Izual]] are at least partly wrong.
* ''Add anything else you might find.''

==References==
* [[Diablo I Manual]] - Page 50-57

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Brotherhood of the Vizjerei

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[[File:Sorcerer.jpg|thumb|Concept art of a Vizjerei [[sorcerer]].]]
The '''Vizjerei''' is one of the major [[mage clan]]s of [[Kehjistan]], primarily located in [[Caldeum]]. The clan is known for their strict discipline and ability to curb even the most wild of young magic wielders in to proper [[sorcerer]]s.

==Appearance==
Vizjerei mages are well known for wearing brightly coloured [[turinash]] (spirit robes), which often tend to be red. While the [[Zann Esu]] clan only takes in women, the Vizjerei take in magic users of both sexes.

==Background==
On the eastern edge of the [[Twin Seas]] lie the emerald jungles of [[Kehjistan]]. Several thousand years ago, hunter-gatherers found themselves drawn to the lush, fertile rain forests and bountiful game inhabiting [[Kehjistan]]. But there was something else; Kehjistan's geography was rife with nodes of magical energies, and eventually those with innate, arcane abilities began to sense and recognize these forces, gathering in groups to settle these special areas. It was here that the original [[mage clans]], the Vizjerei, the [[Ennead]] and the [[Ammuit]], were founded. Other early mage clans include the [[Zann Esu]] and the [[Priests of Rathma]] (though, not a mage clan in it's truest form).

As civilization evolved, the mage clans found many different types of [[magic]]al energies to manipulate. Magic teaching turned from tribal witchcraft (combining magic with physical effects such as herbs and volatile powders) to organised schools of magic including [[Holy magic|holy]], [[Nature magic|nature]], [[Primal|primal]], [[Elemental magic|elemental]] and the more devastating [[Arcane magic|arcane]] & [[demonic magic]]s.

At some unknown time, the use of arcane magic was outlawed due to it's unpredictable and vastly destructive nature, bending time itself.

The Vizjerei were particularly interested in demonic magic, summoning small [[demon]]ic forms to do their bidding, and use its powerful destructive powers to do their biddings. Vast libraries were compiled with knowledge of demonic magic and demonic entities. At the time, two of the most powerful mages were the brothers [[Bartuc]] and [[Horazon]] of the Vizjerei.

Horazon perverted the clan to his own will through the knowledge in their libraries, and his ability to summon and bend demons to his will. He would later get the epithet The Summoner. Bartuc was eventually lured to the side of [[Darkness]]. He was granted exceptional strength and longevity, and fought alongside the legions of Hell against the Vizjerei, and eventually his own brother during the [[Sin War]]. Bartuc paid the price of his new powers with an insatiable lust for blood to the point where he was later called the Warlord of Blood. While the clan was not bent towards [[Hell]]'s forces, Horazon had corrupted it.

Horazon tried to turn his brother from Hell, but failed. A great conflict between mages arose, quickly escalating to what we today call the [[Mage Clan Wars]]. Horazon and the majority of mages did all they could to stop Bartuc's rampage. Horazon also created a place for himself that was separated from the [[physical realm]] where he could escape the carnage called the [[Arcane Sanctuary]].

Many atrocities were made during the Mage Clan Wars on both sides as they desperately tried to get the upper hand in the conflict. Non-mage citizen lived in terror for either side, and for the average person, there was no clear "good" or "bad" side, just war.

Among the victims of the war was the [[Umbaru]], who up until this point had lived peaceful lives in the [[Torajan jungle]]s. A few Vizjerei sorcerers turned members of one of the Umbaru tribes into grotesque [[goatmen]], called the [[Khazra]] by the otherwise relatively peaceful tribes. They were turned this way to improve their physical prowess in the wars, but it all turned sour as the remaining members of the clans made their own deal with Hell.

The rest of the clan talked to a [[Zagraal]] and were given the goatman shape as well in order to bring revenge upon the mage clans. They did succeed in driving away the mages, but were left in their semi-demonic form with a demonic bloodlust - the price they paid for Hell's services. Mindless killers roaming the jungles, the remaining Umbaru clans gathered their fiercest warriors, the [[Witch Doctors]] who still practiced

One of the most known and powerful mages of the Vizjerei is [[Valthek]]. Other known Vizjerei mages are [[Quov Tsin]], [[Horazon]] and his brother [[Bartuc]]. 

This mystic clan studied the ways of [[demon]]s and had catalogued their lore for generations. 

===Mage Clan Wars===
During the [[Mage Clan Wars]], the Vizjerei used clans of the [[Umbaru]] people of the [[Torajan]] jungles in the [[Teganze]] region to brutally turn them into [[goatmen]] beasts to fight their battles for them. The close Umbaru clans then started a war against the mage clan, resulting in decades of fighting. After many long years of warring, they captured a Vizjerei mage, helped them control their transformed brethren and turned into goatmen themselves. 

Horazon perverted the clan to his own will through the knowledge in their libraries, and his ability to summon and bend demons to his will. Bartuc was eventually lured to the side of [[Darkness]]. He was granted exceptional strength and longevity, and fought alongside the legions of Hell against the cursed Vizjerei, and eventually his own brother during the [[Sin War]]. While the clan was not bent towards [[Hell]]'s forces, Horazon had corrupted it. 

===Mage Slayers===
:''Main article: [[Viz-Jaq'taar]]
The [[Order of Mage Slayers]] (also known as [[Assassin]]s) was formed after the Vizjerei survived the tragedy brought on by [[Bartuc]] and [[Horazon]]. Their purpose was to watch for rogue magi that may become corrupted by the forces of [[Evil]]. To be effective at this task they were trained in abilities that were not conducive to [[Demon]]ic corruption. Living as rumour and myth to the general population, even other magi knew very little about this mysterious order. Their reputation was shrouded in mystery and the simple fear of their retribution almost ensured steadfast vigilance against corruption amongst those who knew they were real. 

==Ranks & Customs==
It's known that [[neonate]] is the term for a recently appointed sorcerer, or a sorcerer student.[http://www.diablowiki.net/Diablo_I_Manual#Sorcerer]

[[Acolyte]] seem to be the rank most fully trained sorcerers, or perhaps sorcerers in late training are called.[http://www.diablowiki.net/Diablo_I_Manual#Sorcerer]

The brotherhood is lead by the [[Innermost Circle]], which is formed by [[High Initiate]]s, who's titles read "Brother of the High Initiate".[http://www.diablowiki.net/Quov_Tsin]

It's interesting to point out it seems the highest ranks of the [[Horadrim]] were also called initiates.

A rogue sorcerer can be called a '[[wizard]]' as an insult.

==Locations==
On the perimeters of the Vizjerei quarters, an infamous set of chambers called the [[Bitter Depths]] is situated under their [[Sanctum]]. Not much information is available about the Bitter Depths, but only high ranked sorcerers are allowed to go there, and they could include either great dangers or greatly dangerous mystical spells. 

Among the libraries of the Vizjerei, the [[Ancient Repositories]] is one of the most ancient ones, almost as infamous as the Bitter Depths, and filled with the most potential of arcane magics. 

==Known Members==
* [[Bartuc]]
* [[Horazon]]
* [[Nor Tiraj]]
* [[Quov Tsin]]
* [[Valthek]]
* [[Vischar Orous]] (Chief Librarian of the [[Horadrim]])

===Possible Members===
* [[Drognan]]
* [[Zorun Tzin]]

== References ==
* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0007|Abd's entry on the Wizard]]
* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0013|Abd's entry on Witch Doctors]]
* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0010|Abd's entry on Fallen]]
* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0009|Abd's entry on Kahzrah]]
* [[Diablo I Manual]]
* [[Diablo II Manual]]
* [[The Sin War]] Tome
* [[Diablo: The Kingdom of Shadow]]
* [[Assassin]]

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Sovereign

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A '''sovereign''' is a stretch of land or a selection of esistence on some [[plane]] that is under the control of a particular [[race]] or [[faction]]. In human terms, this is '''empires''', '''kingdoms''' or '''city-states'''.

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==DiabloWiki Term==
In terms of the [[DiabloWiki.net|Diablo Wiki]], "sovereigns" include really any area that is under the specific control of a specific [[race]] or [[faction]]. If they have the power in an area, they have sovereign power over it, and it's by those terms defined as theirs, even if it's occupied, destroyed, or perhaps not considered a physical "area" in as much a way as a "[[plane]]" or "[[realm]]".

In most cases, a sovereign does not stretch an ''entire'' realm, plane or planet.

Please note that some sovereigns may also be a [[settlement]], and they are both considered a [[location]].

The reason that "sovereign" is used to describe "countries", "empires", "kingdoms", or general areas of control is that it can apply to regular human countries, the [[High Heavens]] or the [[Burning Hells]] without having to use multiple terms to define them all. Especially considering that there seems to be multiple Hells and multiple Heavens, things could get quite complex.

==All Sovereigns==
For an always up-to-date list of all known sovereigns in the world of [[Sanctuary]] (and beyond), check out the Sovereigns category:
* '''[[:Category:Sovereigns]]'''

Sovereigns and other [[location]]s can also be seen in the navigation here below, which is updated manually.

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Burning Hells

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:''Were you looking for [[Hell difficulty]]?''

The '''[[Burning Hells]]''',or just '''Hell''' is the home of [[demon]]s. The inhabitants of Hell are lead by the [[Great Evils]], seven immensely powerful demons.

==Background==
No one actually knows how Hell came to be, but it has been in existence for far longer than [[Sanctuary]]. The [[Great Conflict]] between the [[High Heavens]] and the [[Burning Hells]] had been raging for countless millennia before Sanctuary was created.

Of the [[Great Evils]] there are the [[Lesser Evils]] and the [[Prime Evils]]. The "Lesser" are still formidable entities, but generally controlled by the Prime Evils through cunning and sheer force in a lethally evil combination.

'''[[Prime Evils]]'''
* [[Mephisto]] - Lord of Hatred
* [[Baal]] - Lord of Destruction
* [[Diablo]] - Lord of Terror

'''[[Lesser Evils]]'''
* [[Andariel]], Maiden of Anguish (prominent daughter of [[Lilith]])
* [[Azmodan]], Lord of Sin
* [[Belial]], Lord of Lies
* [[Duriel]], Lord of Pain (also known as Prince of Pain)

''Sometimes attributed as a Lesser Evil is [[Lilith]].''

===Sanctuary===
However, it so happened that there were some demons and some [[angel]]s that grew weary of the conflict, and wanted to separate themselves from it. The angel [[Inarius]] and the powerful demoness [[Lilith]] were the first of a small group to become lovers over the borders of Heaven and Hell. They created [[Sanctuary]] as their home, and although created in a vastly different way than [[human]]s procreate, had offspring they called [[nephalem]].

The nephalem became immensely powerful from this union of angel and demon, and the main forces of Heaven and Hell noticed Sanctuary. Demons and angels alike were afraid to let this new faction grow aware and strong, and wanted to destroy it. The [[Angiris Council]] with [[Tyrael]] in the lead were prepared to do just this.

The nephalem however, proved to be individual and of free will, so in the end, Sanctuary was spared by both races. The artefact known as the [[Worldstone]] was set to dampen the energy of the nephalem, and eventually it turned most of them to forget their former power, becoming what we call humans today.

===The Sin War===
As soon as [[Sanctuary]] was revealed, some of the battle between [[Light]] and [[Darkness]] took place on human soil. This conflict was to be called the [[Sin War]].

The [[Prime Evils]] noticed that while on the [[mortal realm]], they were cut off from their source of power deep in the [[Burning Hells]]. However, the energy from mortal souls was easily harnessed and could be used in all realms. The almost exact power balance of [[High Heavens|Heaven]] and Hell could thus be overcome by taking control of Sanctuary.
An all-out invasion would do no good, however, since the [[Heavenly Host]] would just come down to meet them, and the world would be destroyed.

Instead, the then already corrupted angel [[Izual]] told the Three of angelic [[Soulstone]]s that could be used to channel power from Hell directly. With this force, any battles on the mortal realms would easily be dealt with. They needed to lure the angels to use the Soulstones against them without letting the ruse become obvious.

===The Dark Exile===
With minute careful planning, they manipulated the [[Lesser Evils]] of [[Azmodan]] and [[Belial]] to revolt against the [[Three]], exiling them on to Sanctuary in a much weakened Spirit form. The angels saw this and assumed the new rulers of Hell would imminently attack the gates of Heaven, so they withdrew their support from Sanctuary, feeling that if the human race survived they might be worthy allies after all.

However, the angels also became greedy, and could not resist the chance of capturing the weakened [[Prime Evils]].

The Three had not heeded Izual's warnings of being weakened on the [[mortal realm]], and found themselves shut off from their source of power, draining themselves to just stay alive. They found that this did not happen when possessing a [[human]] body, they retained their power and also managed to accumulate more from other mortal's souls, up to a point of what their host body could hold. Strong minds and bodies were better vessels, but also harder to possess.

With this new knowledge, the Three ravaged the human kingdoms, gathering and using power wildly.

===Capturing the Three===
The rampage by the [[Prime Evils]] made the disperse [[mage clan]]s of the humans unite as a group they called the [[Horadrim]], a group of the most powerful [[sorcerer]]s the human race had ever seen. The [[Archangel]] [[Tyrael]] contacted them and gave them [[Soulstone]]s to capture the Prime Evils with.

Led by the [[Initiate]]s [[Tal Rasha]] and [[Jered Cain]], the Horadrim found [[Mephisto]] in the [[Kehjistan]] jungles, and managed to capture him within the Soulstone meant for him. He was buried under the [[Temple of Light]] in what would become [[Kurast]] and guarded by a large section of the magi brotherhood.

[[Baal]] was found and defeated in the [[Aranoch]] desert, not too far from [[Lut Gholein]]. However, the [[Demon Lord]] managed to shatter the Soulstone, and an improvised prison was used for Baal. Tal Rashas very soul would help contain the demon, chained to a [[Binding Stone]] in the [[Tomb of Tal Rasha]], located in the [[Canyon of the Magi]].

Jered Cain led the remaining Horarim to the West, and caught up with [[Diablo]] near the river [[Talsande]]. They fought a bitter and hard battle, with heavy losses, but managed to subdue the red terror. He was imprisoned in his Soulstone and buried in caves nearby, whereupon [[Tristram Cathedral|a Horadric monastery]] was built.

Neither of the Three Demon Lords had anticipated not only to be defeated, but be unable to escape.

===Return of the Three===
However, some centuries later, after the taskless [[Horadrim]] brotherhood had all but disappeared, [[Mephisto]] managed to reach out to the local [[Zakarum]] priesthood in the now sprawling city of [[Kurast]] and draw them to him. He corrupted the priesthood, and sent emissaries of Zakarum out into the world while he built his power.

Whether or not Lord [[Leoric]], a very well known pious man, came from these expeditions or not, he brought with him the Zakarum religion to [[Khanduras]] from the East, and made himself King with his seat of power in [[Tristram]], the very same location [[Diablo]] was still imprisoned. Diablo tried to corrupt Leoric but failed, making the King mad in the progress. However, his Archbishop and advisor [[Lazarus]] was susceptible, and was made to free the Prime Evil, giving him Leoric's only son [[Albrecht]] as a host to possess.

Terror started reigning again, and although the mad King Leoric eventually was killed by his trusted commander [[Lachdanan]], the worries did not end. The [[Tristram Cathedral|Cathedral]] was still spewing out evil beasts.

Many adventurers tried to travel down in the labyrinths beneath the Cathedral in search for fame and fortune, but all died or fled. One day came an unknown man, who did manage to reach the deepest parts of the labyrinth and find [[Diablo]] in a section that had already begun to corrupt into a likeness of Hell. A frightful battle took place, and the hero was successful.

He tried to contain the demon within himself, to bring it to the Eastern [[mage clans]] for a final defeat, but in the end he succumbed to the powerful force of Diablo and became the [[Dark Wanderer]].

===The Dark Wanderer===
Some time after the release of [[Diablo]] and his travels to the East in the guise of the [[Dark Wanderer]], Diablo and/or [[Mephisto]] regained some control of Hell again, as the [[Lesser Evils]] of [[Andariel]] and [[Belial]] once again stood by the [[Prime Evils]]. Possibly as punishment, they were just placed as guards against the passage East, to delay the human heroes from capturing Diablo. Exactly what went on here is not known.

The Dark Wanderer did indeed turn East, but to free his brothers, not defeat Diablo. The demonic decoys did indeed slow down the heroes, and with the help of his companion [[Marius]], the Dark Wanderer managed to free [[Baal]] from his prison in the [[Tomb of Tal Rasha]] despite [[Tyrael]] physically intervening.

The heroes arrived too late, but managed to free Tyrael, which was bound to the [[Binding Stone]] in place of Baal.

More to come...

==Known Hell Locations==
* [[Hellforge]] - Where the most powerful of demonic weapons are forged, and the one place that can destroy [[Soulstone]]s.
* [[Burning Pits]] An area within Hell.

===Likely Hell Locations===
* The [[Abyss]] - Where [[demon]]s spawn. Not necessarily part of the Burning Hells.

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