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The High Council of Zakarum was a body within the Zakarum faith.
Lore[]
The High Council originally served as the leaders of the Zakarum faith,[1] though were apparently still beneath the Que-Hegan in authority.[2]
History[]
The High Council was formed after the Horadrim delivered the soulstone containing Mephisto's essence to the Zakarum. The High Council was charged with overseeing Mephisto's containment. Over time however, Mephisto was able to corrupt the Council from within.[3] This process took generations, and each generation of the High Council was more under Mephisto's sway than the one preceeding it.[4]
The Council reached its nadir in the 13th century. Once faithful and generous leaders of their people, the ruling members of the High Council were twisted in form and spirit, and guided their followers down a darker path. Ruling from the shadows and speaking only through ensorcelled priests, these corrupted holy men abused their positions and misguide the faithful into attacking those who followed the Light. Their betrayal did not go unrewarded by Mephisto, who transformed them into demons, granting them abilities far beyond their mortal followers.[1] As demons, the Council members were zealous, and served their new master without question.[5] However, the Council was defeated by a group of heroes in 1264, as they fought their way through Travincal.[4]
This was not the end of the Council however. Now demons, they were able to reform in Hell, and became the new Fell Council.[5]
In-game[]
Diablo II[]
The High Council appears as monsters in Act III of Diablo II, and must be slain to complete the "Blackened Temple" quest. It consists of five Council Members. When the High Council has been destroyed, Zakarum Zealots will no longer attack but instead flee when a player approaches.
Council Members reappear in Act V, appearing as undead minions. Players encounter another pack of Council Members led by Bartuc the Bloody. However, these do not appear to be members of the High Council proper, given the distance between locations and context.
Diablo IV[]
Members of the High Council reappear in Diablo IV, now part of the Fell Council.
Members[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Council Member, The Arreat Summit. Accessed on 2024-07-14
- ↑ Book of Tyrael
- ↑ 2024-06-22, Diablo IV Campfire Chat - Season 5: PTR | June, 2024. YouTube, accessed on 2024-07-14
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Diablo II, The Infernal Gate, Blackened Temple
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 2024-06-21, THE DIABLO IV SEASON 5 PTR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2024-06-22