A Look into the Opening Cinematic

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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