Diablo III: Book of Cain
Diablo III: Book of Cain is a hardcover by Insight Editions. It was published on December 13, 2011.[1][2]
It is presented as a compendium of Diablo lore, shown as an illustrated history by Deckard Cain.[3]
Description
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A letter found within the book
In Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo® and Diablo II, the recurring character of Deckard Cain delivered quests, accompanied the brave adventurer, and, as the last of the Horadrim, provided a link to the greater history of the world of Sanctuary. Ever mysterious during these appearances, Cain hinted at a larger story, providing snippets of it in his notebook. Diablo III: Book of Cain is Cain’s formal record of this greater tale—a dissertation on the lore of the Diablo universe, told by one who has witnessed and participated in some of the epic events that make up the eternal conflict between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells.
Designed as an “in-world” artifact from the Diablo universe, Diablo III: Book of Cain includes Cain’s revealing meditations, as well as dozens of sketches and color artworks depicting the angelic and demonic beings who wage constant war with one another.
For players of the eagerly anticipated Diablo III, this mysterious tome will provide a deeper understanding of the franchise and its storyline.
DevelopmentEdit
Elements of the book were cut due to time and length constraints, including Adria's backstory and faction/character lists. This content was later implemented in Book of Tyrael.[4]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Medievaldragon. 2011-10-16. Insight Editions Confirms Diablo III: Book of Cain Official Release Date: Dec 12. Blizzplanet. Accessed 2011-11-17.
- ↑ Medievaldragon. 2011-12-11. Insight Editions Confirms Diablo III: Book of Cain Shipping Dec 13. Blizzplanet. Accessed 2011-12-12.
- ↑ SoMuchMass. 2011-10-24. BlizzCon 2011 - Blizzard Publishing: So What's The Story? Panel (Full). Youtube. Accessed 2011-10-27.
- ↑ 2013-10-24, Blizzplanet Interview – Micky Neilson & Matt Burns Discuss Diablo III: Book of Tyrael. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2013-10-26
External LinksEdit
- Medievaldragon. 2011-06-29. Diablo III: Book of Cain Hardcover on Nov.15.2011. Blizzplanet.
- Medievaldragon. Diablo III: Book of Cain Pre-Orders. Blizzplanet. Accessed 2011-09-25.
- Diablo III: Book of Cain (Hardcover). Amazon.com Accessed 2011-11-14.
- Publisher's webpage. Diablo III: Book of Cain. Insight Editions. Includes 8 page preview. Accessed 2011-11-14.
- Medievaldragon. 2011-10-20. Diablo III: Book of Cain – 8-Page Preview. Blizzplanet. Accessed 2011-10-21.
The Sin War — Birthright • Scales of the Serpent • The Veiled Prophet
Compilations — Diablo Archive • Sin War Archive • Heroes Rise, Darkness Falls
Comic Compilations — Tales of Sanctuary • Sword of Justice
Sourcebooks — Deckard Cain's Journal • Writings of Abd al-Hazir • Book of Cain • Book of Tyrael • The Story of Diablo • Garwulf's Corner • Blizzard Entertainment: The Definitive A to Z • Book of Adria: A Diablo Bestiary
Stay Awhile and Listen — How Two Blizzards Unleashed Diablo and Forged a Video-Game Empire • Heaven, Hell, and Cow Levels • Book III
Art Books — The Art of Diablo III • The Art of Blizzard • The Art of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls • Diablo III Deluxe Hardcover Sketchbook • Blizzard Cosplay: Tips, Tricks and Hints • The BlizzCon Book: A Celebration of Our Community • The Art of Diablo
Short Stories — The Initiate • Hatred and Discipline • Wayfarer • Unyielding • Firefly • Doubtwalker • Theater Macabre: The Dark Exile • The Hunger • The End of Her Journey • The Orphan and the Jeweler • Brothers in Arms • Middlewick • Turn of a Card • The Chosen
Proposed/Canceled — A Kingdom for a Sword • The Fate of Siggard • Angels of Darkness, Soldiers of Light • Last of His Kind • Diablo
