The opening cinematic to Diablo III was released earlier this week. A vision of Leah's flood the beginning of the stylized video. Many of the images depict particular angels like Imperius and Auriel who we have come to learn about thanks to the Book of Cain. The angels are fighting demons on Sanctuary.
We also see Tyrael, whose presence and role are still unknown, is seen in the video. We know that the Angiris Council and angels will have a much bigger role in Diablo III but it is unknown just what role they will play in Sanctuary. However, in the boss windows we have seen, Imperius who is known to be against man's existence, appears to play a major role in the game.
As far as demons, there was not a whole lot of specifics. Of course, we see Diablo at the end of the cinematic. We also get a glimpse of what could be Rakanoth who appears as one of the boos windows.
Finally, at the end of the cinematic, we see Deckard Cain and Leah in Tristram Cathedral. Oddly, there is a giant stained glass window that depicts Imperius fighting a horde of demons. In fact, this same image is present in the Book of Cain. The image us odd given that Imperius is against mankind yet is depicted in the Cathedral. Is there a possible hint of foreshadowing as the mysterious comet crashes through the very image of Imperius?
Here are some more images from the cinematic that depict more of the angels and demons fighting on Sanctuary.
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One thing I noticed is that if you look at the scene of the comet coming down, for a brief second, what I thought was debris looks to possibly be other comets. So maybe if the comet in the Cathedral turns out to be an angel, maybe there is more then just one that fell in that style.
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I'm thinking the comet that fill is tyreal and the other angels searching for the black soulstone and it is somewhere in the cathedral or something!! i want d3 ow!!
Finally, at the end of the cinematic, we see Deckard Cain and Leah in Tristram Cathedral. Oddly, there is a giant stained glass window that depicts Imperius fighting a horde of demons. In fact, this same image is present in the Book of Cain. The image us odd given that Imperius is against mankind yet is depicted in the Cathedral. Is there a possible hint of foreshadowing as the mysterious comet crashes through the very image of Imperius?
Why do you think Imperius is the one in the image? From what I know Imperius wouldn’t involve himself with the humans. Why would there be his image in a cathedral?
Unless there is some information in the Book of Cain I say the archangel in the image should be Inarius the one that founded The Cathedral of Light.
Well there's one thing that's already obvious if you believe the comet is an angel, but at the beginning Cain says something about how justice will fall on the world of man. Tyrael = Archangel of Justice.
They know the stained glass is Imperius because he's the only one with exactly that sword and halo.
No where in the cinematic was there anything to hint to us that one particular character in the cinematic may be a certain Mr X in the game, which was information gotten from cross referencing minute details from the (very fresh) book of Cain... That there is acceptable to those who aren't overly excitable/liberal; but to then tell us that Mr X is a boss in the game, information which was derived from the spoiler warning enshrined post about in-game bosses icons, obtained via datamining... The line was blatantly crossed to even the most conservative of us.
edit - I use conservative/liberal in the terms of statistical perspectives of evidence->conclusions, so it may seem backwards.
He actually did potentially spoil a lot. Personally I didn't look at the bosses page because I felt knowing everything about the act bosses would spoil too much for me. However he mentions several characters in the article. I do feel that this could have used spoiler tags. Though I'm open to certain spoilers for the game I'm trying to find a nice balance of finding as much new content as possible while not spoiling the main plot.
Why are you visiting a site like this if you don't want spoilers? You shouldn't be looking at any d3 related site at all if you want a 100% fresh experience when d3 releases. Every single post that's ever been on this site has been a spoiler in some manner.
No where in the cinematic was there anything to hint to us that one particular character in the cinematic may be a certain Mr X in the game, which was information gotten from cross referencing minute details from the (very fresh) book of Cain... That there is acceptable to those who aren't overly excitable/liberal; but to then tell us that Mr X is a boss in the game, information which was derived from the spoiler warning enshrined post about in-game bosses icons, obtained via datamining... The line was blatantly crossed to even the most conservative of us.
edit - I use conservative/liberal in the terms of statistical perspectives of evidence->conclusions, so it may seem backwards.
I did not spoil anything. Yes, imperius is on one of the boss windows but so is deckard cain, that does not mean we fight both of them just that the story and fight revolve around them. This was the only possible spoiler I added in. Everything else is common knowledge to the public including the book of cain which is now out.
Adding spoiler tags is almost a redundant effort. Technically speaking, everything posted can be seen as a spoiler but somebody. I retain the idea that if you are visiting a fan site for the game, then you are okay knowing about the game. Thousands are, only a few are not.. Adding a Spoiler tag really does nothing.
Sorry to any of those who think this post had any kind of spoiler and ruined the game for them.
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We also see Tyrael, whose presence and role are still unknown, is seen in the video. We know that the Angiris Council and angels will have a much bigger role in Diablo III but it is unknown just what role they will play in Sanctuary. However, in the boss windows we have seen, Imperius who is known to be against man's existence, appears to play a major role in the game.
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Reword it w/o spoilers thanks...
I don't want to leave this community but I guess if enough people migrated to another fan site it might enough to make them take notice?
ADMINS: Please do your community a favor and add spoiler tags, it's not going to hurt anyone by doing so.
Why do you think Imperius is the one in the image? From what I know Imperius wouldn’t involve himself with the humans. Why would there be his image in a cathedral?
Unless there is some information in the Book of Cain I say the archangel in the image should be Inarius the one that founded The Cathedral of Light.
They know the stained glass is Imperius because he's the only one with exactly that sword and halo.
Really?! I don't think that's possible.
Yeah, who would've thought an article titled 'A Look Into The Opening Cinematic' would literally be a look into the opening cinematic... sheesh
He spoiled a lot actually.
No where in the cinematic was there anything to hint to us that one particular character in the cinematic may be a certain Mr X in the game, which was information gotten from cross referencing minute details from the (very fresh) book of Cain... That there is acceptable to those who aren't overly excitable/liberal; but to then tell us that Mr X is a boss in the game, information which was derived from the spoiler warning enshrined post about in-game bosses icons, obtained via datamining... The line was blatantly crossed to even the most conservative of us.
edit - I use conservative/liberal in the terms of statistical perspectives of evidence->conclusions, so it may seem backwards.
yeh i get your point, I apologise too
Adding spoiler tags is almost a redundant effort. Technically speaking, everything posted can be seen as a spoiler but somebody. I retain the idea that if you are visiting a fan site for the game, then you are okay knowing about the game. Thousands are, only a few are not.. Adding a Spoiler tag really does nothing.
Sorry to any of those who think this post had any kind of spoiler and ruined the game for them.
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