I'm quite new to the Diablo lore, and just about every other kind of lore.
If the 'High Heavens' is the source for 'Holy Power' and the 'Burning Hells' for 'Unholy Power' but humans are, in a way, against both sides, then why would there be something such as a "Holy Paladin" or, in fact, any kind of "UN/HOLY" related power users?
And why would the 'Undead' be regarded as Unholy? What of 'Holy Spirits' and those that were 'Holy' in their past lives?
Sorry, just a thought that crossed my mind, hope it makes sense considering the glasses of wine I've had.
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If I am not mistaken, then the reason there are holy and unholy powers are because Humans in Sanctuary can side with Heaven or Hell, or side with Sanctuary itself. For example, Paladins side with Heaven, Necromancers side with Sanctuary, and, well I have no example of people of Sanctuary siding with the Hell off the top of my head.
A reason for the Mage Wars was that the mage clans would not agree on what was decent and indecent magic to use. Demonic magic, afterwards, was largely forbidden. Those who practice it (which are none of the playable characters so far - this is not to be confused with necromancy) are persecuted by the Assassins and other similar people. Horazon, who created the Arcane Sanctuary, dabbled with demonic magic in his sanctuary, a place that he believed was not only safe from the outside world, but isolated from it, as well. Although, it was never made clear whether or not he was subverted by demonic magic. He simply vanished, presumably dead, and replaced by an impostor.
And why would the 'Undead' be regarded as Unholy? What of 'Holy Spirits' and those that were 'Holy' in their past lives?
Not necessarily. There are spirits which are not malevolent at all, like dead Nephalem. They cannot be called unholy. At least not the majority of them.
Just because you use demonic powers, does not mean you are a demon, or take the side of demons. That's the logic of it.
Indeed. Horazon is the perfect example of this, as Magistrate explains. Basically, you do not have to be a servant of either Heaven of Hell in order to use their powers. Though if you aren't, you'll probably have to face the consequences eventually.
While we haven't read or heard of any rogue humans who uses the power of Heaven against their wishes, I'm sure there are examples of it. The Zakarum did of course, but they're were forced into service under the Three, so that doesn't really count.
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If the 'High Heavens' is the source for 'Holy Power' and the 'Burning Hells' for 'Unholy Power' but humans are, in a way, against both sides, then why would there be something such as a "Holy Paladin" or, in fact, any kind of "UN/HOLY" related power users?
And why would the 'Undead' be regarded as Unholy? What of 'Holy Spirits' and those that were 'Holy' in their past lives?
Sorry, just a thought that crossed my mind, hope it makes sense considering the glasses of wine I've had.
I think I got that straight.
Indeed. Horazon is the perfect example of this, as Magistrate explains. Basically, you do not have to be a servant of either Heaven of Hell in order to use their powers. Though if you aren't, you'll probably have to face the consequences eventually.
While we haven't read or heard of any rogue humans who uses the power of Heaven against their wishes, I'm sure there are examples of it. The Zakarum did of course, but they're were forced into service under the Three, so that doesn't really count.
I think he survived. He's in Legacy of Blood, but I cannot remember what actually happens. Too long since I read it.
Just further proving the flaws of the game lore to the 'true' lore.