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Concept art of a Rogue.

A Sister of the Sightless eye; or a "Rogue".

The Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye is a closely organised order of women sometimes referred to as rogues and are highly skilled archers. They make their homes within the provinces of Entsteig, and are known for guarding the pass between the Western Kingdoms and the East, and the Aranoch desert from their monastery there.

Background[edit | edit source]

The fountain in the Outer Cloister of the Rogue Monastery.

The sisterhood is shrouded in mystery amongst the local people, and not very much is known about the organisation. It's known the Order was started some hundred years ago with the help of the Horadrim, who pledged the Sisters to guard the pass from Khanduras (and Tristram) to the East. They upheld this pledge until about 20 years ago, when their monastery was invaded by demons, and many Sisters corrupted by Andariel.

The Sisters employ a religious/military structure and is at least to some extent interested in gathering monetary riches, although this might be the goal of individual sisters rather than the Sisterhood itself.

Known only as wandering Rogues in the West, the Sisters conceal their secret affiliation by posing as simple travellers. Many pompous fools have made the mistake of underestimating these steel nerved women in combat and paid a terrible price for their vanity.

The sisters are not only located in the West, as there are sisters as far away as the "Eastern dunes" (Aranoch?) [1]

The Great Eye[edit | edit source]

The religious (and as it seems: the primary) side of the sisterhood is led by a High Priestess (Akara in Diablo II), and presumably lower ranked priestesses, that worship the Great Eye, of which the organisation most likely is named. This religion, which likely part of Eastern philosophies, helps the archers to develop an "inner-sight" and the Rogues have built a massive monastery presumably in its honour.

This innate sixth sense that all sisters seem to possess allows them to send a stream of arrows at an opponent, each fired with a seemingly careless precision. It also allows them to sense trapped fixtures, and aids them in attempts to disarm these traps as well.

Sisters following the Great Eye also have moderate magic skills, allowing them to learn and use magical spells, even though it's nowhere near that of the Vizjerei sorcerers.

Military[edit | edit source]

Kashya.

The actual power within the sisterhood comes from the military branch, which has a Commander (Kashya in Diablo II), dedicated scouts and presumably regular archer warriors. Friends of the sisterhood, are welcome to hire sisters as mercenaries for just causes.

The marksmanship of the sisters is rivalled only by the Amazon archers, and the bows they create from the pine, spruce, yew and ash grown in the Western Kingdom's nutrient laden soil are renowned throughout Sanctuary.

While the Amazon warriors split their combat skills over many different tactics and weapons, the sisters primarily use their marksman skills with a bow and arrow. It's not known which culture is more skilled in archery, but the Rogues do envy certain skills of the Amazons, especially the gifts they receive from their pantheon of gods serving Order.

History[edit | edit source]

The strange events taking place in Tristram 20 years ago caught the attention of many sisters, who travelled long and far to test their skills against the dark evil that was said to be lurking in Tristram. The promise of untold riches waiting to be discovered among the ruins of the ancient cathedral was also a motivating factor.

After the events in Tristram, the demon Andariel invaded the ancient home of the sisterhood, and corrupted or killed many of the sisters. From the Sisterhood, the strongest warriors chose to follow. The remaining rogues set up a Rogue Encampment that was used by a group of heroes to launch an attack against the demon lady and retaking the monastery.

The close friend of Commander Kashya was part of the expeditions to Tristram, and returned a changed woman. She was corrupted by the demonic forces found in the labyrinth and became known as [2], turning against her sisters.

Alternative Names[edit | edit source]

The Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye is known by many names, as any dear child. They are naturally all quite similar.

Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye (primary)
Order of the Sightless Eye
Sisters of the Sightless Eye
Rogue Sisterhood
Sisters
The Order

Diablo II[edit | edit source]

Read more about the Diablo I & Diablo II Rogues and Rogue mercenaries:

References[edit | edit source]

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-The '''Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye''' are a closely organised guild of women sometimes referred to as '''{{iw|Rogue rogues}}''' and are highly skilled archers.
+:''Were you looking for the '''{{iw|Rogue Rogue}}''' class from [[Diablo I]]?''
-, and use variants of ancient Eastern philosophies
-Inner Sight
+[[File:Rogue.jpg|thumb|Concept art of a Rogue.]]
+[[File:Rogue1.jpg|thumb|160px|A Sister of the Sightless eye; or a "{{iw|Rogue Rogue}}".]]
+The '''Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye''' is a closely organised order of women sometimes referred to as '''{{iw|Rogue rogues}}''' and are highly skilled archers. They make their homes within the provinces of [[Entsteig]], and are known for guarding the pass between the [[Western Kingdoms]] and the East, and the [[Aranoch]] desert from their [[Rogue Monastery|monastery]] there.
-Worshipping the Great Eye
 ==Background==
-The sisterhood is shrouded in mystery amongst the local people, and not very much is known about the organisation. The sisters employ a religious/military structure.
+[[File:Sightless Eye Fountain.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The fountain in the Outer Cloister of the Rogue Monastery.]]
+The sisterhood is shrouded in mystery amongst the local people, and not very much is known about the organisation. It's known the Order was started some hundred years ago with the help of the [[Horadrim]], who pledged the Sisters to guard the pass from Khanduras (and Tristram) to the East. They upheld this pledge until about 20 years ago, when their monastery was invaded by [[demon]]s, and many Sisters corrupted by [[Andariel]].
+The Sisters employ a religious/military structure and is at least to some extent interested in gathering monetary riches, although this might be the goal of individual sisters rather than the Sisterhood itself.
+Known only as wandering {{iw|Rogue Rogues}} in the West, the Sisters conceal their secret affiliation by posing as simple travellers. Many pompous fools have made the mistake of underestimating these steel nerved women in combat and paid a terrible price for their vanity.
+The sisters are not only located in the West, as there are sisters as far away as the "Eastern dunes" ''([[Aranoch]]?)'' [http://www.diablowiki.net/Diablo_I_Manual#Rogue]
-The religious side of the sisterhood is led by a High Priestess ([[Akara]] in [[Diablo II]]), and presumably lower ranked priestesses, that worship the [[Great Eye]], of which the organisation most likely is named. This religion, which likely part of Eastern philosophies, helps the archers to develop an "[[Inner Sight|inner-sight]]" usid in combat as well as circumvent dangerous traps.
-The actual power within the sisterhood comes from the military branch, which has a Commander ([[Kashya]] in Diablo II), dedicated scouts and presumably regular archer warriors.
-For friends of the sisterhood, they are willing to lend sisters as [[mercenary|mercenaries]] for just causes.
+===The Great Eye===
+The religious (and as it seems: the primary) side of the sisterhood is led by a High Priestess ([[Akara]] in [[Diablo II]]), and presumably lower ranked priestesses, that worship the [[Great Eye]], of which the organisation most likely is named. This religion, which likely part of Eastern philosophies, helps the archers to develop an "{{iw|Inner_Sight inner-sight}}" and the Rogues have built a massive [[Rogue Monastery|monastery]] presumably in its honour.
-Known only as wandering {{iw|Rogue Rogues}} in the West, the Sisters conceal their secret affiliation by posing as simple travelers. Many pompous fools have made the mistake of underestimating these steel nerved women in combat and paid a terrible price for their vanity.
+This innate sixth sense that all sisters seem to possess allows them to send a stream of arrows at an opponent, each fired with a seemingly careless precision. It also allows them to sense trapped fixtures, and aids them in attempts to disarm these traps as well.
-The sisters are not only located in the West, as there are sisters as far away as the Eastern dunes ([[Aranoch]]?)
+Sisters following the Great Eye also have moderate [[magic]] skills, allowing them to learn and use magical spells, even though it's nowhere near that of the [[Vizjerei]] sorcerers.
-    The strange events transpiring in Khanduras have caught the attention of many of these Rogues. They have come from as far as the Eastern dunes to test their skills against the dark evil that is said to be lurking in Tristram. It is also believed that untold riches wait to be discovered among the ruins of the ancient cathedral.
-    Although not as powerful in close combat as the Warrior, the Rogue is the undisputed master of the bow. A skilled Sister can send a stream of arrows at an opponent, each fired with a seemingly careless precision. The innate sixth sense that all Rogues seem to possess also allows them to sense trapped fixtures, and aids them in attempts to disarm these traps.
+===Military===
+[[File:Kashya.jpg|thumb|right|[[Kashya]].]]
+The actual power within the sisterhood comes from the military branch, which has a Commander ([[Kashya]] in Diablo II), dedicated scouts and presumably regular archer warriors. Friends of the sisterhood, are welcome to hire sisters as [[mercenary|mercenaries]] for just causes.
+The marksmanship of the sisters is rivalled only by the [[Amazon]] archers, and the bows they create from the pine, spruce, yew and ash grown in the Western Kingdom's nutrient laden soil are renowned throughout [[Sanctuary]].
+While the [[Amazon]] warriors split their combat skills over many different tactics and weapons, the sisters primarily use their marksman skills with a bow and arrow. It's not known which culture is more skilled in archery, but the Rogues do envy certain skills of the Amazons, especially the gifts they receive from their pantheon of gods serving [[Order]].
-With the bow, her only rivals are the Sisters of the Sightless Eye. But, unlike her sisters in arms, the Amazon is also highly adept in the use of spears and other thrown weapons.
+===History===
+The strange events taking place in [[Tristram]] 20 years ago caught the attention of many sisters, who travelled long and far to test their skills against the dark evil that was said to be lurking in Tristram. The promise of untold riches waiting to be discovered among the ruins of the [[Tristram Cathedral|ancient cathedral]] was also a motivating factor.
+After the events in Tristram, the demon [[Andariel]] invaded the ancient home of the sisterhood, and corrupted or killed many of the sisters. From the Sisterhood, the strongest warriors chose to follow. The remaining rogues set up a [[Rogue Encampment]] that was used by a group of heroes to launch an attack against the demon lady and retaking the monastery.
+The close friend of Commander [[Kashya]] was part of the expeditions to Tristram, and returned a changed woman. She was corrupted by the demonic forces found in the labyrinth and became known as {{iw|Bloodraven}}, turning against her sisters.
-  as well as   of the West. These highly skilled archers employ ancient Eastern philosophies that develop an "[[Inner Sight|inner-sight]]" that they use both in combat and to circumvent dangerous traps that they may encounter. Known only as wandering [[Rogue]]s in the West, the Sisters conceal their secret affiliation by posing as simple travelers. Many pompous fools have made the mistake of underestimating these steel nerved women in combat and paid a terrible price for their vanity.
-==[[Diablo I]]==
+==Alternative Names==
+The Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye is known by many names, as any dear child. They are naturally all quite similar.
+* '''Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye''' (primary)
+* Order of the Sightless Eye
+* Sisters of the Sightless Eye
+* Rogue Sisterhood
+* Sisters
+* The Order
-The strange events transpiring in [[Khanduras]] have caught the attention of many of these [[Rogue]]s. They have come from as far as the Eastern dunes to test their skills against the dark evil that is said to be lurking in [[Tristram]]. It is also believed that untold riches wait to be discovered among the ruins of the Horadrim monastery.
-Although not as powerful in close combat as the [[Warrior]], the [[Rogue]] is the undisputed master of the bow. A skilled Sister can send a stream of arrows at an opponent, each fired with a seemingly careless precision. The innate sixth sense that all Rogues seem to possess also allows them to sense trapped fixtures, and aids them in attempt to disarm these traps.
+==Diablo II==
+Read more about the Diablo I & Diablo II Rogues and Rogue mercenaries:
+* {{iw|Rogue_Encampment Rogue Encampment in Diablo II}}
+* {{iw|Mercenary Diablo II Mercenaries}}
+* {{iw|Rogue Diablo I Rogue}}
-==[[Diablo II]]==
-The guild also appears in [[Act I]] of [[Diablo II]], in which some of its members have been corrupted, including the Rogue hero from [[Diablo I]], who became [[Bloodraven]].  The remaining Rogues have set up a [[Rogue Encampment]], which serves as the hero's main base during [[Act I]].  [[Akara]] offers the Rogue's pledge to the hero if he or she defeats [[Andariel]] and reclaims their [[Monastery]].  From the Sisterhood, the strongest warriors chose to follow [[Andariel]].<ref>Charsi. "Gossip."  Diablo II.</ref>  Also, the Sisterhood is inspired by a noble spirit.<ref>Charsi. "Andariel quest". Diablo II.</ref>
 ==References==
-<references/>
+* [[Diablo I Manual]]
+* [[Diablo II Manual]]
+* [[Diablo II dialogue]]s
-{{Clans and Orders}}
+[[Category:Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye]]
+[[Category:Rogue]]
+[[Category:Paramilitary groups]]
+[[Category:Religious groups]]
+[[Category:Factions]]