Diablo 4 Lore Recap: The Story So Far

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Diablo 4 just launched its head start access with its official release around the corner, and if you have never played any of the previous titles, here is a summary of all the events that lead up to the game. The world of Diablo is centered around the war between the angels of the High Heavens and the demons of the Burning Hells. Angels and demons who were tired of the war decided to create Sanctuary, a world open to both demons and angels. 

The children of the angels and demons of Sanctuary are known as Nephalem, and their descendants are humans. There are seven Great Evils that preside over the Burning Hells and Diablo (Lord of Terror) is the primary antagonist of the series. Diablo eventually becomes the ‘Prime Evil’ by absorbing the other Great Evils, including two siblings. He poses a major threat and it is up to us to put an end to his reign of terror.

The battle between angels and demons came to a stalemate and the demons of Hell were looking for an advantage. The Lords of Hell decided to influence the mortal realm (Sanctuary) to gain power and Diablo was trapped in a monastery.

Several generations passed and the town of Tristam was born near the monastery. The ruler King Leoric decided to build a cathedral where the monastery once stood, and it gave Diablo the opportunity to manipulate the archbishop Lazarun into destroying the soul stone prison. Diablo then seizes control of the King and starts a war in the kingdoms. Tristam became a lawless land and that is where our journey begins as the protagonist.

Upon starting the game, we are joined by Deckard Cain and other townsfolk who assist us. We eventually subdue the evils that surround the lands. At the end of Diablo, we manage to capture the soul stone and