How the hell did Mephisto and Diablo get trapped inside the Black Soulstone?
The Prime Evils' Banishment into the Abyss: A Theory
After the cataclysm that saw the destruction of Anu and Tathamet, their bodies gave rise to new beings embodying their respective potentials, albeit in diluted form. The High Heavens revolve around the Shining Arch, Anu's diamond spine. The Burning Hells owe their allagience and existence to the Greater Evils, whom embody seven aspects of Tathamet.
In the center is the "Heart of Creation" and Eye of Anu -- the Worldstone. It exists at the crossroads of all realities, including Heaven and Hell; the Abyss and Trang'Oul's realm; and all other artificial worlds created by Angels and Demons. It is Doorway and Key in one.
The spirits of Mephisto, Baal and Diablo were banished into the Dark Abyss, a layer of reality believed to be beyond the reach of anyone.
But I believe the Black Soulstone is attuned to one world in particular -- the Abyss.
I believe Diablo imparted his experience in the Soulstone, and all of Izual's information, to Adria, allowing her to traverse worlds spiritually. Thus she was able to enact some dread summoning akin to Lilith's in the Pandamonium event, binding the souls of the Prime Evils into the Black Soulstone, which manifests one tiny corner of the Abyss.
At least, that's how I explain it away.
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Be it through hallowed grounds or lands of sorrow
All in the Forger's wake is left bereft and fallow
Is the residuum worth the cost of destruction and maiming;
Or is the shaping a culling and exercise in taming?
The road's goal is the dark Origin of Being
But be wary through what thickets it winds.
-Excerpt from the Litany of Residuum;
As Translated by He Who Brings Order
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After the cataclysm that saw the destruction of Anu and Tathamet, their bodies gave rise to new beings embodying their respective potentials, albeit in diluted form. The High Heavens revolve around the Shining Arch, Anu's diamond spine. The Burning Hells owe their allagience and existence to the Greater Evils, whom embody seven aspects of Tathamet.
In the center is the "Heart of Creation" and Eye of Anu -- the Worldstone. It exists at the crossroads of all realities, including Heaven and Hell; the Abyss and Trang'Oul's realm; and all other artificial worlds created by Angels and Demons. It is Doorway and Key in one.
The spirits of Mephisto, Baal and Diablo were banished into the Dark Abyss, a layer of reality believed to be beyond the reach of anyone.
But I believe the Black Soulstone is attuned to one world in particular -- the Abyss.
I believe Diablo imparted his experience in the Soulstone, and all of Izual's information, to Adria, allowing her to traverse worlds spiritually. Thus she was able to enact some dread summoning akin to Lilith's in the Pandamonium event, binding the souls of the Prime Evils into the Black Soulstone, which manifests one tiny corner of the Abyss.
At least, that's how I explain it away.
All in the Forger's wake is left bereft and fallow-Excerpt from the Litany of Residuum;
As Translated by He Who Brings Order