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The '''[[Burning Hells]]''',or just '''Hell''' is the home of all [[demon]]s, and the eternal foe of [[High_Heavens|the High Heavens]]. The inhabitants of Hell are lead by the [[Great Evils]], seven immensely powerful demons, who have serious problems cooperating.

==BackgroundHistory of the Great Evils from Sanctuary Onward==No one actually knows how Hell came to be, but it The [[Burning Hells]] have been around since the dawn of time in the diablo universe. It has been in existence for far longer than [[Sanctuary]]for sure. The [[Great Conflict]] between the [[High Heavens]] and the [[Burning Hells]] had been raging for countless millennia before Sanctuary was created, with both sides being equal... at least, until sanctuary's creation.

Of the The [[Great Evils]] there are split into the [[Lesser Evils]] and the [[Prime Evils]]. The "Lesser" Primes are still formidable entitiesthe most powerful demons in creation, but generally controlled by matching the power of the [[Angiris Council]]. They are [[Diablo]], [[Mephisto]], and [[Baal]]. The Lessers are superior to all demons except the [[Prime Evils through cunning and sheer force in a lethally evil combination]]. 

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 [[Inarius]] used the [[worldstone]] to conceal sanctuary from this union the eyes of angel and demon, other demons and angels. Fearing the main forces power of Heaven and Hell noticed Sanctuary. Demons and angels alike were afraid to let this new faction grow aware and strongthe [[nephalem]], he banished Lilith and wanted used the worldstone to destroy ittune down the nephalem's power. The [[Angiris CouncilInarius]] waged an underground war with mephisto's son for control humanity for a while, until the [[Tyraelnephalem]] in the lead were prepared to do just thissomehow gained power and destroyed both factions.

The nephalem however, proved to be individual main forces of Heaven and of free will, so in the end, Hell noticed Sanctuary was spared by both races. The artefact known as during the defeat of [[WorldstoneInarius]] was set . Demons and angels alike were afraid to dampen the energy of the nephalemlet this new power grow aware and strong, and eventually wanted to destroy it turned most of them . The [[Angiris Council]] with [[Tyrael]] in the lead were prepared to forget their former power, becoming what we call humans todaydo just this.

===The Sin War===As soon as [[Sanctuarynephalem]] however, proved to be individual and of free will, so in the end, Sanctuary was revealedspared by both races, some but only by the aid of the battle between [[LightTyrael]] and [[Darkness]] took place s vote on human soil. This conflict was to be called the [[Sin War]]angel's side.  The [[Prime EvilsWorldstone]] noticed that while on was once again set to dampen the energy of the [[mortal realmnephalem]], and they were cut off from their source of power deep in the [[Burning Hells]]. However, forgotten with 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 aid of Sanctuarya mass mind wipe. 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 destroyedEvil did not openly act on sanctuary for many more years.  Instead, This period was known as the then already corrupted angel [[IzualSin War]] 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. 

With minute careful planning, they the [[Prime Evils]] 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 While there, the new rulers of Hell would imminently attack the gates of Heaven, so they withdrew their support from Sanctuary, feeling that if [[prime evils]] ravaged the human race survived they might be worthy allies after allkingdoms.

Led by ===Return of the Three===Some centuries later, after the taskless [[InitiateHoradrim]]s brotherhood had all but disappeared, [[Tal RashaMephisto]] and [[Jered Cain]], managed to reach out to the Horadrim found local [[MephistoZakarum]] priesthood in the now sprawling city of [[KehjistanKurast]] jungles, and managed draw them to capture him within the Soulstone meant for him. He was buried under corrupted the [[Temple of Light]] in what would become [[Kurast]] council and guarded by a large section of brought the magi brotherhoodlands under his power.

Whether or not Lord [[BaalLeoric]] was found and defeated in , a very well known pious man, came from these expeditions or not is unknown. Regardless, he brought with him the Zakarum religion to [[AranochKhanduras]] desertfrom the East, not too far from and made himself King with his seat of power in [[Lut GholeinTristram]]. However, the very same location [[Demon LordDiablo]] managed was still imprisoned. Diablo tried to shatter the Soulstone, and an improvised prison was used for Baalcorrupt [[Leoric]]. Tal Rashas very soul would help contain the demonThe attempt failed, chained to a but broke [[Binding StoneLeoric]] in the 's mind. His Archbishop and advisor [[Tomb of Tal RashaLazarus]]was susceptible, located in the and was corrupted by Diablo. [[Lazarus]] gave him Leoric's only son [[Canyon of the MagiAlbrecht]]as a host to possess.

Jered Cain led Diablo's power was wreaking havoc upon [[Tristram]], and although the remaining Horarim to mad King Leoric eventually was killed by his trusted commander [[Lachdanan]], the Westworries did not end. The [[Tristram Cathedral|Cathedral]] was still spewing out evil beasts, and caught up with after his death [[DiabloLeoric]] near returned as the river skeleton king and corrupted all his former knights but[[TalsandeLachdanan]]. They fought a bitter and hard battle, with heavy losses, but who managed to subdue escape his wrath.In the red terror. He was imprisoned in his Soulstone and buried in caves nearby, whereupon first diablo game [[Tristram Cathedral|a Horadric monasteryLachdanan]] was built, can be found in a side quest in the deepest areas of the labyrinth.

Neither of Many adventurers traveled down in the labyrinths beneath the Three Demon Lords had anticipated not only Cathedral in search for fame and fortune, but all died, fled, or went mad. One day came an unknown man (later confirmed to be defeated[[Leoric]]'s son, but be unable [[Aidan]] did manage to reach the deepest parts of the labyrinth and find [[Diablo]] in a section that had already begun to escapecorrupt into a likeness of Hell. The [[Aidan]] slew diablo and shoved his soulstone into his own head.

===Return of the Three===However, some centuries later, after the taskless [[HoradrimAidan]] brotherhood had all but disappearedtried to contain the demon within himself, [[Mephisto]] managed to reach out bring it to the local Eastern [[Zakarummage clans]] priesthood in for a final defeat. However, he could not resist the now sprawling city overwhelming influence of diablo and became the [[KurastDark Wanderer]] and draw them to him. He corrupted the priesthood, and sent emissaries of Zakarum out into the world while he built his power.

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 Returns To Hell. A frightful battle took place, and the hero was successful.===

===The Dark WandererBelial and Azmodan Invade Sanctuary===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 [[Duriel]] 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 EastPrime Evil===When azmodan was defeated, but to free his brothers, not defeat Diablo. The demonic decoys did indeed slow down [[Adria]] betrayed the heroes, [[Nephalem]] and with used the help of his companion [[MariusBlack Soulstone]], the Dark Wanderer managed 's power to free turn [[BaalLeah]] from his prison in into the [[Tomb of Tal RashaPrime Evil]] despite . However, he was defeated while he was in the process of permanently defeating Heavan, by the [[TyraelNephalem]] physically intervening.

The heroes arrived too late, but managed to free Tyrael, which was bound to Since the [[Binding StonePrime Evil]] in place 's fall, no other activity by any of Baal.  More to come..the evils has been recorded.

* {{iw|Chaos_Sanctuary Chaos Sanctuary}} - The place where [[Burning PitsDiablo]] was defeated in [[Diablo 2]].* {{iw|Plains_of_Despair Plains of Despair}} - Realm of [[Rakanoth]] An area within Hell.* {{iw|City_of_the_Damned City of the Damned}}* [[Realm of Terror]] - Diablo's Realm.

  {{stub|itneeds to be double checked on the lore, and sources added* Levels 13-16 in [[Diablo 1]]. Pictures needed as well}}