More new info on The Book of Cain!

October 16, 2011 in News!, Uncategorized by Doomscream

As the New York Comic Con is being held, we’ve got a pretty nice update on the Book of Cain coming from BlizzPlanet, and more specifically Medievaldragon.

1. The list of the artists involved in the project.

2. Two new images + an actual entry from the book itself! (see below)

3. There will be an eBook version.

4. Some videos made by Medievaldragon from the booth.

I inserted quotes on the issue below.

Updated: 3 New Awesome Pictures at the bottom of the article! + Readable text from some of the older images!!!  http://www.insighteditions.com/Diablo-III-Deckard-Cain/dp/1608870634

1. The list of the artists involved in the project:

2. There are two small images from interior pages which show the Diablo character entry and the Angiris Council. The image on the Angiris Council seems to show a massive temple with the front having the sculpted face of an unknown angel. The Temple is located in The Silver City.

Higher Resolution: Picture 1   Picture 2

The Diablo entry says:

Deckard Cain: DIABLO, THE LORD OF TERROR, is the most powerful of the three Prime Evils, despite being the youngest of the brothers. The other two being Mephisto and Baal.

In his previous incarnations on Sanctuary, Diablo has possessed a human vessel and transformed the host body. These humanoid forms have a number of features in common: a pointed chin, sharp teeth that protrude from bony gums, and a pair of horns that curve upward.

His true form could be vastly different. In the lore of the ages, it is said that Diablo takes the form of his viewer’s greatest fear. According to one source, he once terrified himself with his own reflection.

Some sources make reference to an almost insectoid or reptilian true form for Diablo, with overlapping plates or scales of skin and a deadly tail or tentacle.

More contemporary reports theorize that the lord has been affected permanently by the time he has spent in Sanctuary, his forehead scarred by an enduring gash where the Soulstone was embedded.

You can check the following depictions (concept arts) of Diablo as a reference on the links below:

Picture 1 - Picture 2 - Picture 3 -Picture 4 - Picture 5 - Picture 6 - Picture 7 - Picture 8 - Picture 9

3. An eBook version of Diablo III: Book of Cain seems to be in plans for $9.99 — the ISBN for the eBook version is: 978-1-60887-082-0 … doesn’t show up yet on search engines.

+ More on the Book of Cain:

Diablo III: Book of Cain

In Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo and Diablo II, the recurring character of Deckard Cain delivered quests, accompanied the brave adventurer, and, as the last of the Horadrim, provided a link to the greater history of the world of Sanctuary. Ever mysterious during these appearances, Cain hinted at a larger story, providing snippets of it in his notebook.

Diablo III: Book of Cain is Cain’s formal record of this greater tale — a dissertation on the lore of the Diablo universe, told by one who has witnessed and participated in some of the epic events that make up the eternal conflict between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells.

Designed as an “in-world” artifact from the Diablo universe, Diablo III: Book of Cain includes Cain’s revealing meditations, as well as dozens of sketches and color artworks by Brom, Mark Gibbons, Jim Gurney, John Howe, Alan Lee, Iain McCaig, Jean-Baptist Monge, and Adrian Smith depicting the angelic and demonic beings who wage constant war with one another.

Known for blockbuster hits including world of Warcraft and the Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes thirteen #1-selling games and numerous Game of the Year awards.

Diablo III: Book of Cain (Hardcover) 7 1/4″ x 10″ – 160 pages.

4. Videos

I’m realy starting to grow impatient…

Picture 1 – Picture 2 – Picture 3

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