Malthael - Revision history

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Leord at 16:14, 2 July 2010

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Leord at 17:12, 13 October 2009

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Leord at 13:40, 11 June 2009

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−	[[Malthael]] is one of the five ruling members of the [[Angiris Council]] that governs the [[High Heavens]] and the [[Heavenly Host]]. He is the Archangel of Wisdom. ~~Little is known regarding this mysterious angel and what future role~~ he ~~may play in shaping~~ the ~~world~~ of ~~Sanctuary, Heaven, or~~ the ~~Burning Hells~~.	+	[[Malthael]] is one of the five ruling members of the [[Angiris Council]] that governs the [[High Heavens]] and the [[Heavenly Host]]. He is the Archangel of Wisdom. In the [[Reaper of Souls]] expansion, he will be the final boss.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/10648023/diablo%C2%AE-iii-reaper-of-souls%E2%84%A2-revealed-8-21-2013 Diablo III:Reaper of Souls Revealed] - announcement for the Expansion.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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 Archangel Malthael is a close friend of Archangel [[Imperius]]. However, when Imperius called for a vote to decide Sanctuary's fate, Malthael chose to abstain. Imperius was satisfied nonetheless, because a tie would mean Santuary's destruction.<ref>[http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/diablo_the_sin_war_trilogy_vol._3_the_veiled_prophet_-_excerpt Diablo: The Sin War Trilogy, The Veiled Prophet] - page 326.</ref>
-How he truly perceives Sanctuary and the Nephalem is unknown.
+He will be the final boss in the [[Reaper of Souls]] Expansion.
 ==Artifacts==

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 ==Background==
-As the Archangel of Wisdom, Malthael has served as the voice of reason for the Angiris Council.  Contemplative and soft spoken, the truth of reality and the nature of the universe often occupied his mind.  However, when Inarius and cohorts veiled/stole the Worldstone (the heart of creation), the philosophical base of Malthael's values began to crumble.  Over the eons, his character has become darker and more grim.<ref>Blizzcon 2011 - Diablo III Lore Panel. Comments by Chris Metzen.</ref>
+As the Archangel of Wisdom, Malthael served as the voice of reason for the Angiris Council and was first among equals, guiding the council with a benevolent hand.  Contemplative and soft spoken, the truth of reality and the nature of the universe often occupied his mind.  However, when Inarius and cohorts veiled/stole the Worldstone (the heart of creation), the philosophical base of Malthael's values began to crumble.  Over the eons, his character has become darker and more grim.<ref>Blizzcon 2011 - Diablo III Lore Panel. Comments by Chris Metzen.</ref>
 ===Stance regarding Sanctuary===

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 ==Background==
 As the Archangel of Wisdom, Malthael has served as the voice of reason for the Angiris Council.  Contemplative and soft spoken, the truth of reality and the nature of the universe often occupied his mind.  However, when Inarius and cohorts veiled/stole the Worldstone (the heart of creation), the philosophical base of Malthael's values began to crumble.  Over the eons, his character has become darker and more grim.<ref>Blizzcon 2011 - Diablo III Lore Panel. Comments by Chris Metzen.</ref>
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 In concept art, Malthael is depicted wielding a pair of sickles.  The properties/powers of these weapons are as yet unknown.
 ==References==
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-[[Malthael]] is one of the five ruling members of the Angiris Council that governs the [[High Heavens]] and the [[Heavenly Host]]. The [[Angiris Council]] inhabits the central meeting chamber of the legendary [[Silver City]].<br><br>
+[[Malthael]] is one of the five ruling members of the [[Angiris Council]] that governs the [[High Heavens]] and the [[Heavenly Host]]. He is the Archangel of Wisdom.  Little is known regarding this mysterious angel and what future role he may play in shaping the world of Sanctuary, Heaven, or the Burning Hells.
-==Description==
+==Background==
-A gaunt figure with a black breastplate and black robes.<br><br>
+[[Image:Malthael-BC2011.jpg |thumb |right |400px |Malthael, Angel of Wisdom.]]
-==Background==
+===Stance regarding Sanctuary===
-Archangel Malthael is a close friend of Archangel [[Imperius]]. However, when Imperius called for a vote to decide Sanctuary's fate, Malthael cast an Abstain vote. Imperius was satisfied nonetheless. A tie would mean Santuary's destruction.<br><br>
+Archangel Malthael is a close friend of Archangel [[Imperius]]. However, when Imperius called for a vote to decide Sanctuary's fate, Malthael chose to abstain. Imperius was satisfied nonetheless, because a tie would mean Santuary's destruction.<ref>[http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/diablo_the_sin_war_trilogy_vol._3_the_veiled_prophet_-_excerpt Diablo: The Sin War Trilogy, The Veiled Prophet] - page 326.</ref>
-==Sources==
+How he truly perceives Sanctuary and the Nephalem is unknown.
-{{Character navbox|Angels}}
+{{Character navbox|Imp}}
 [[Category:Characters]]
 [[category:Angels]]
 [[category:Angiris Council]]

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 * [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/diablo_the_sin_war_trilogy_vol._3_the_veiled_prophet_-_excerpt Diablo: The Sin War Trilogy, The Veiled Prophet] - page 326
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+{{Angel navbox}}
-{{NPC navbox}}
 [[Category:Characters]]
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