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[[File:Mon-fallen-concept1.jpg|thumb|300px|Fallen concept art.]]
The Diablo 3 developers knew that the Fallen type monster would be returning very early in their development cycle, though they did not reveal the Fallen until early 2009, nearly a year after the game's announcement.
==Diablo III Fallen Lore==
From the [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir|writings]] of [[Abd al-Hazir]], his [[Writings_of_Abd_al-Hazir:_Entry_no._0010|10th entry - about Fallen]]:
<blockquote>''===Pre-Confirmation Hints===[[Image:Mon-fallen-shaman-bashiok.gif|right|thumb|100px|[[Bahsiok]]'s avatar.]]Prior to the official announcement of the return of the Fallen, their return was hinted at by the forum icon of [[Diablo III]] Community Manager [[Bashiok]], which featured an early animated render of the Fallen Ones Shaman. There were also some hints to be found in the [[Writings_of_Abd_al-Hazir:_Entry_no._0017|the 17th entry]] of the [[Writings of Abd Al Hazir]]. ===Lore Entries===Over the [[Diablo game]]s, three different lore entries have been made for the fallen:* [[Diablo_I_Manual#Fallen_Ones_(Nanus ImprobusNanus_Improbus)|Diablo I Fallen Lore]]* [[Diablo_II_Manual#The_Western_Kingdoms|Diablo II Fallen Lore]]<br><br>As hard as it ==Background==The fallen are true [[demon]]ic warriors with a formerly proud past. The historian and loremaster [[Abd al-Hazir]] has done [[Writings_of_Abd_al-Hazir:_Entry_no._0010|extensive research]] about them. The reason so much research must be made is to believebecause during the [[Mage Clan Wars]], many horrible things were done by the fallen ones were once exalted demons [[Vizjerei]] clan, and they tried to whitewash many of these in their literature. One example is the [[Burning HellsKahzra]], who were not at all demonic. Abd al-Hazir has spent enough time with ancient lore tomes to be more or less certain the story about the Fallen Ones described in ''[[Demonicus de Zoltun Kulle]]'' at least is true, with one difference: They served as [[Azmodan]]'s hands, performing acts that he would not, could not involve himself in. They were once exalted demons of the instrument [[Burning Hells]], and are now called Fallen Ones, or classified as "Nanus Improbus". However, they were never lieutenants of Azmodan's [[Baal]], like the [[Vizjerei]] Chief Librarian [[Vischar Orous]] claimed. The first failed attempt to usurp power from time the [[DiabloLesser Evils]] and tried to overthrow the [[Prime Evils|his brothersPrime]], the ancestors of today's Fallen failed in their attempt and after that failure, the fallen were subjected to the received [[Diablo]]'s full wrath of Diablo. They were , twisted into small, ridiculous imps, in contrast to their previously powerful forms. Moreover, if they expected Azmodan to reverse did not return their condition, they were sadly mistaken. The infuriated Azmodan held them responsible for the [[Prime Evils]]' continued reign, and so former glory as he left the fallen in felt it was their new bodies, where fault he filed. Despite that their degradation would serve to amuse him for all eternity. Their failure provided him with helped Azmodan gain the information he required needed to succeed in dethroning Diablo and his brothers - later overthrow the event now known as Prime Evils into the "[[Dark Exile]]" - but that fact , he still did nothing to soften not change his heart toward mind about the fallenFallen.<br><br>
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==Pre-Confirmation Hints==[[Image:MonFallen-fallen-shaman-bashiokbattle.gifjpg|leftcenter|100pxthumb|800px|Fallen battle portrait.]]Prior to Some 20 years ago, these beasts were originally sighted near civilized lands, wrecking havoc around the country side. This was also the first time the [[Fallen Shaman]] were seen with the official announcement of [[Fallen Imp|imps]], supporting them with magical spells as well as resurrecting them from the return dead. Carvers and Dark Ones, tougher cousins of the Fallenwere also seen, their return was hinted at by indicating the [[Prime Evils]] had a strong connection with the forum icon mortal plane, for those wise enough to realize that. In Abd's research he has found proof of Diablo III Community Manager many more breeds of Fallen than previously thought existed, including [[BashiokFallen Imp|Imps]], which featured an early animated render of the [[Fallen Shaman|Shamen]], [[Fallen Hound|Hounds]], [[Fallen Lunatic|Lunatics]], [[Fallen Overseer|Overseers]] and at least two more types. There ===Famous Fallen===When the Fallen last were also some hints active on the [[mortal realm]], many seemed to be found hold a specific few of them in extra high regard. Although not very intelligent, they kept repeating the names of the [[Writings_of_Abd_al-Hazirfollowing, presumably Fallen champions, over and over again:_Entry_no._0017* {{iw|Bishibosh Bishibosh}}* {{iw|Rakanishu Rakanishu}}* {{iw|Colenzo_the_Annihilator Colenzo the Annihilator}}* {{iw|The Writings Snotspill Snotspill}} This implies the creatures enjoy ''some'' sort of Abd Al Hazir]]clan culture, as they know enough to name and worship individuals among the blood-thirsty swarm.
===Diablo II Lore===Quoted from the {{iw|Fallen Diablo II Fallen}} lore. ::''These [[demonic]] imps have of late become very common throughout the woodlands of the [[Western Kingdoms]]. Small and vicious, many worry that if these beings were to band together in large numbers, they might easily overthrow some of the smaller cities in the region. Luckily, cowardice appears to be one of the chief features of this species, and they quickly retreat at the sight of one of their brethren falling in battle. Although Fallen seek to congregate together, so far only small encampments have been found, with no obvious overall organization. While there are wild rumours of [[Fallen Shaman]] Priests leading camps of Fallen, supposedly with the power to raise them from the dead, this has yet to be substantiated. Carvers and Dark Ones, tougher cousins of the Fallen, have also been seen closer to the fringes of civilization, indicating that the [[Prime Evils|Brothers]]' sway may be stronger than previously understood. ===SuperUnique Fallen===There were several memorable SuperUnique fallen heroes found in Diablo II. It's unknown if any of these will return in D3, or if the Fallen heroes we do see will pay some sort of homage to their predecessors. The following links point to the appropriate SuperUnique pages in the {{iw|Main_Page D2 wiki}}.
[[Image:Fallen-battle.jpg|center|thumb|800px|Fallen battle portrait.]]
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[[Image:Fallen-shaman-art.jpg|thumb|200px|Fallen Shaman]]
'''Fallen Ones''' return in [[Diablo III]], in a familiar form. Though they remain small, cowardly, impish little demons, they have been upgraded in appearance and tactics. Their strength is also bolstered by more powerful chieftan units, and the [[Fallen Shaman|Shaman ]] and [[Fallen Overseer|Overseer ]] types can whip the common Fallen into a murderous assault force.
::Are there going to be some more Fallen? I'm inclined to say probably. We can't really confirm anything yet.
===Fallen Queen?===
During the Monster and Art panel at [[BlizzCon 2009]], a slide was shown with the silhouettes of various Fallen. The Imp, Hound, Shaman, Overseer, and Lunatic are easily recognizable, but what's the huge blob in the center?
No one from Blizzard has ever spoken of a "[[Fallen Queen]]" but the question of where all these male warriors come from has often been asked by fans, without any adequate answer being provided. A huge, egg-laying queen of some sort seems a viable answer, and that center silhouette certainly doesn't look like an ambulatory combat unit.
[[File:Mon-fallen-queen1.jpg|center|thumb|400px800px|Fallen silhouettes. Unidentified blob in the center?]]
==Fallen Varieties==
==Diablo 3 Fallen Development==
The Diablo 3 developers knew that the Fallen type monster would be returning very early in their development cycle, though they did not reveal the Fallen until early 2009, nearly a year after the game's announcement.
[[File:Mon-fallen-concept1.jpg|thumb|300px|Fallen concept art.]]Fallen are used as a sort of comic relief, and are meant to be funny and entertaining, as well as potentially dangerous.
The development and design of the monsters is covered in the first 3:30 of this video of the Monster and Art Design panel from [[BlizzCon 2009]].
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When unleashed upon our realm by their master, Azmodan, these impish terrors display a tendency to swarm like flesh-hungry locusts, and they have been known to tear apart a sleeping village in minutes. Small of stature and simian in appearance, these creatures possess surprising strength and unnatural agility. Other than feasting on human flesh, the only act that gives these unspeakable horrors pleasure is breeding; hence the tendency to encounter them in large packs.
However, due to their small size, cowardice appears to be one of the chief features of this species. They quickly retreat when one of their brethren falls in battle.
Fallen ones display no obvious tendency towards greater organization beyond their predisposition to swarm. This is fortunate for humanity, for they are so numerous that if they were to band together in large numbers, they might easily overwhelm a small city.
==Fallen HistoryPrevious Appearances==
Fallen have featured in both previous games in the Diablo series.
===Diablo I===
Fallen debuted in [[Diablo I]]. See their page in the {{iw|Fallen_One Diablo I Wiki}} for more details. In that game they were simple little enemies, memorable chiefly for their annoying AI and swarming behavior.
===Diablo II History===
The [[Diablo II]] {{iw|Fallen Diablo II Fallen}} are very similar to the first game's little demons. They are slightly different in that they wear more clothes, and use a wider variety of tools, but they all have the same basic behaviour, which is milling about, attacking the player and running away if they see a friend get killed. They no longer use "War Cry Mode", but they have {{iw|Fallen_Shaman Diablo II Fallen Shamans}} that can resurrect them with a little waving of their staves.
Blizzard also introduced the Fallen personalities, {{iw|Bishibosh Bishibosh}}, {{iw|Rakanishu Rakanishu}} and {{iw|Colenzo_the_Annihilator Colenzo the Annihilator}}, implying a sort of somewhat sophisticated culture.
* {{iw|Bishibosh Bishibosh}}
* {{iw|Rakanishu Rakanishu}}
* {{iw|Colenzo_the_Annihilator Colenzo the Annihilator}}
* {{iw|Snotspill Snotspill}}([[Diablo I]])
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=fallen&cat=561&x=0&y=0 Fallen in Act Two Screenshots].
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=fallen&cat=543&x=0&y=0 Fallen Monster Art].
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==References==
* [[Demonicus de Zoltun Kulle]]
* [[Encyclopedia Sanctuaria]]
* [[Writings_of_Abd_al-Hazir:_Entry_no._0010|Abd al-Hazir's 10th entry - Fallen Ones]]
* [[Diablo I Manual]]
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