Some may wonder where Act 6 would fit in if they did make it for Diablo 2: Resurrected? Diablo Immortal takes place 5 years after the events of Diablo II, and Diablo 3 takes place 20 years after the events of Diablo II. So, as far as lore goes it seems like an Act 6 would have to take place sometime after the Worldstone destruction and up to 5 years leading to the Diablo Immortal storyline. Here is the possible Act 6 storyline based upon the timeline of the Diablo series!
Zayl saves Westmarch from the machinations of Astrogha.[28]
Astrogha
Astrogha was a favoured servant of Diablo (he is also referred to as a pet), summoned into Sanctuary by Lucion to assist with casting a spell on Lilith. Being far more intelligent than his destructive colleague Gulag, Astrogha was a cunning and plotting demon, always scheming and planning in the dark recesses of the Temple of the Triune. He is featured in both The Sin War Trilogy and the Moon of the Spider by Richard A. Knaak.
Appearance
The Sin War
Astrogha appears as a giant, humanoid spider. His lower body is that of a spider, but his torso and head resemble something vaguely human. On his head he has several hand-like limbs, used for pushing prey into his mouth. He also has many smaller spider-spawns made of his essence, called ‘Children’, who act as spies. Astrogha also has the ability to create thick webbing which he uses to constrict prey in. He feeds on human bodies, sucking out their fluids.
Personality
Astrogha is a somewhat reluctant and suspicious ally of Lucion, though he always remains true to his lord, Diablo. Astrogha once plotted to overthrow Lucion, but realizing his master would not back him against Mephisto, Lucion’s father, he backed off. After Lucion’s strange disappearance at the end of the Birthright novel, Astrogha once more planned to take his place as the Primus, but the strange reappearance of the Primus (this time Lilith) made him abandon his plans. After Astrogha finally realized Lilith was now using the guise of the Primus, Astrogha started scheming against her, even taking the form of the Primus himself for a while. After a short showdown with Lilith, which was only a way to gauge her powers, Astrogha fled the Temple, once again opting for scheming in the shadows.
Biography
Moon of the Spider
Appearing once again as a main character of the book, Astrogha remains in an orb called the Moon of the Spider. A prison bound to an unknown dimension, Astrogha was sent there by Vizjerei after his own cult fell. He was then released by a Noble of Westmarch by the name of Aldric Jitan, which Astrogha then tries to lay waste to the capital through his ‘Children’. It was only through the efforts of the Necromancer Zayl and the Noble Salene Nesardo, who is revealed to be a descendant of Astrogha himself, that Astrogha was banished back into the Moon.
The Hunt for the Three
1264
Main article: Diablo II
-
The daughter of James is born sometime this year.[21]
-
Adria gives birth to Leah during this year. She leaves her in the care of Gillian in Caldeum and promptly disappears.[21]
-
Norrec Vizharan and his companions come across the armour of Bartuc. The armour binds itself to Norrec and takes control of him, forcing him to travel to the east.[19]
ACT 1
- A group of heroes begins a quest to defeat Diablo and his brothers. They destroy Blood Raven, a Rogue who accompanied Aidan into the labyrinth of Tristram and was corrupted by the demoness Andariel, and open a portal to Tristram to destroy the demons and rescue Deckard Cain. The heroes defeat the demoness Andariel, whose forces have overrun the monastery of the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye and corrupted and killed many Rogues, before journeying east, following the Wanderer.[14]
ACT 2
-
With the help of Kara Nightshadow, Norrec frees himself from the armour. At around the same time, the Wanderer arrives at Lut Gholein.[19]
-
The heroes journey to Lut Gholein, where they destroy the demon lord Duriel within the Tomb of Tal Rasha and rescue the archangel Tyrael; it is discovered that Baal is already free from his soulstone.
ACT 3
- The Dark Wanderer completes his transformation into Diablo; Mephisto, and the corrupted Zakarum high priesthood are defeated beneath the jungles of Kurast by the band of heroes.
ACT 4
-
The heroes journey into the Pandemonium Fortress, where they defeat Izual, the betrayer of the High Heavens, and storm Hell itself. Diablo is defeated in the Chaos Sanctuary, and his soulstone is destroyed, along with Mephisto’s, upon the Hellforge.[14]
-
A mercenary company led by Netril Dumon enters the fabled city of Ureh. Along with the Necromancer Zayl, Dumon discovers and survives the city’s dark secrets.[6]
1265
Main article: Diablo II: Lord of Destruction
ACT 5
-
Baal and his army march on Mount Arreat.
-
The heroes follow Baal to Mount Arreat for the final conflict between man and the last of the Prime Evils. Although the heroes defeat Baal, his demonic army continues to advance.
-
The angel Tyrael discovers that Baal has succeeded in corrupting the Worldstone housed within Mount Arreat. Realizing that the Worldstone cannot be restored, Tyrael reluctantly destroys it. The resulting explosion destroys Mount Arreat, ravages much of the countryside, and decimates Baal’s army.[14]
ACT 6?
-
The heroes that have defeated the Prime Evils return to their homes and families. Cain, knowing that Sanctuary is now open thanks to the destruction of the Worldstone, begins searching for a means to save the mortal realm.[21]
-
Faith in the Zakarum Church is shattered once its former demonic influence is revealed. Emperor Hakan I moves Kehjistan’s capital to Caldeum. Over the years, Caldeum becomes the most powerful and influential urban center in Sanctuary.[2]
The Quiet Peace
-
With the defeat of the Prime Evils, a period of relative calm descends on Sanctuary.[21] It lasts for two decades.[38] However, time remains tough for the world’s peoples.[8]
-
Over the years, merchants and adventurers are drawn to the ruins of Tristram, having heard tales of the treasures that lie within its cathedral. The structure is stripped of all valuables. New Tristram, having been built on this practice, falls into ignominy.[13]
1266
1270
Main article: Diablo Immortal
-
The Demon Hunters form around this time.[39]
-
Diablo’s minions seek fragments of the Worldstone, in a bid to resurrect their fallen master. Ancient evils similarly emerge to obtain the fragments and use them to enslave humanity.[40]
