- Faction description(src)
The Amber Blades are a bandit group operating out of Tabri's Encampment in the Shassar Sea.[1]
Lore[]
The Amber Blades are one of the foremost desert gangs vying for control of Shassar, and notably less vicious in their behavior than their largest adversary, the Sand Scorpions. The Blades condemn the Scorpions' forced labor and attacks on caravans, and take every opportunity to disrupt their most vicious plans. Whether this approach is a matter of morality or a recruiting technique is known only to the Amber Blades themselves.[2]
The Amber Blades appear to be interested in retrieving old kingdom artifacts.[3]
History[]
The Amber Blades apparently split off from the Sand Scorpions; a crime that the Scorpions never forgave them for.[4] While the Scorpions sought to continue the legacy of the Fahiran Empire, the Blades sought to transcend it. The two groups clashed over what few resources remained in the dunes of Shassar.[5]
The Blades were able to establish their own encampment, and held out,[4] albeit barely.[1] Over the years, many adventurers spoke with the Blades, seeking information on Shassar's tombs, but according to Tabril, all of these adventurers "wound up the same."[6] Over time, the Blades and Scorpions continued to fight each other over control of Shassar.[7]
The Light of Fahir[]
In 1270, the Blades' encampment came under repeated attack by the lacuni. After one that injured a number of the camp's guards,[4] and with a number of men taken captive,[8] Tabri led a cadre into the desert to confront them.[4] The lacuni were repelled with the aid of a hero/group of heroes,[1] who later slew a lacuni pack leader. Its pelt was hung by the gates, but Tabri ordered the Blades to continue their patrols, and not be complacent despite their victory.[9]
The Sand Scorpions later attacked Sereth Outpost. However, the attack was repelled. Later, Tabri led the Blades into the Chamber of Truth, where the hero(es) presented her with the last piece of the Scepter of Fahir. With the scepter in hand, Tabri declared herself to be the new ruler of Shassar, and with it, she had a symbol the people of Shassar could rally behind against Vataos. The Amber Blades knelt before her.[10] Later, Peth told the hero(es) that thanks to their efforts, the Blades would retake Shassar.[11]
Despite this, the Blades still had to contend with the lacuni. The panther-men attacked a small village, killing dozens and causing the residents to flee. The Blades were unable to retake the village, let alone reclaim Shassar. They requested aid from any able-bodied fighters in Westmarch to help them in their reclamation.[12]
Curse of the Scepter[]
"Yes, I should! And that is entirely the problem. After you left, Tabri declared war on the Sand Scorpions. She tried to strike against Vataos using the power of the scepter. Completely foolish if you ask me. We were overwhelmed--Chased into this godforsaken library! I was searching for Tabri when I was surrounded by these nightmarish...things! We have to find her before something happens. She still has the scepter!"
- The Shard-seeker and Zov(src)
After Tabri obtained the Scepter of Fahir, she declared war on the Sand Scorpions. She tried to strike against the Scorpions, but the Amber Blades were overwhelmed, and chased into the Library of Zoltun Kulle. Tabri disappeared during the night,[13] intent on facing Vataos.[14] Using a terminus, she entered the Obliterated Realm using a terminus, but Vataos followed her. In the ensuing fight, both Vataos and Tabri were left in the realm, and Zov obtained the scepter, promptly abandoning the Amber Blades, intent on selling it.[13]
With Tabri's apparent death, Peth became the new leader of the Blades.[15]
In-game[]
The Amber Blades feature in the Shassar Sea questline in Diablo Immortal. The Light of Dawn armor piece represents their standard attire.
An Amber Blades cosmetic set is available.
Known Members[]
Leaders[]
Other[]
- Captain Sahid
- Calim (artifact reclaimer)
- Emigne (jeweler)
- Ferum (blacksmith)
- Gade
- Jordan
- Lam (faux, actually a spy for the Sand Scorpions)
- Lena (identifier)
- Tomi (defected from the Sand Scorpions)
- Vinter (messenger)
- Zov (formerly)
Trivia[]
- The item description of Tabri's Grip references the sigil of a sword ablaze. Considering Tabri's role in the Blades, this may represent their insignia.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Diablo Immortal, Lacuni's Roar
- ↑ 2022-07-19, CLASS CHANGE AND NEW FEATURES DEBUT IN DIABLO IMMORTAL. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2022-08-06
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Calim
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Diablo Immortal, Amber Blades
- ↑ 2022-05-31, DIABLO IMMORTAL: THE STORY SO FAR. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2022-06-03
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Wisdom's Fragment
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Fahir's Legacy
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Loyalty's Price
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Loyalty's Price
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Final Fragment
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Revealing the Path
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Seize the Stronghold
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Diablo Immortal, Curse of the Scepter
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Tabri's Letter
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Tabri's Will