Diablo introduced the world of Sanctuary, the humans within it, and the powerful forces of Angels and Demons hovering forever just beyond the veil. The plot of the game of Diablo is revealed during the course of play, by NPC dialogues which are supplemented by the histories and legends related by various books and tomes found through the course of exploring the dungeons.
There are two types of stories told by the books and tomes.
- Some are histories written by the ancient Horadrim mages, and these introduce the player to the cosmic nature of the struggle between the forces of the Heavens and the Hells.
- Other books were written by Archbishop Lazarus. These confessionals tell the story that led up to events in Diablo, and supplement what the NPCs tell about the plot events of the game.
The dialogue presented in these books is quoted in full on this page.
Horadric Histories
Books written by the ancient Horadrim mages, who built the catacombs beneath Tristram and buried the soulstone containing Diablo's essence deep within the labyrinth.
Lazarus' Grimoire
Diary style entries left by the Archbishop, telling how Diablo was freed from the soulstone and returned to power in the body of Prince Albrecht.
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