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<blockquote>::''"I am impressed, mortal. You have overcome the greatest challenge this world has ever faced and defeated the last of the [[Prime Evils]]. However we are too late to save the [[Worldstone]]. Baal's destructive touch has corrupted it completely.
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[[Tyrael]] appears at the very end of the act, after a player has defeated [[Duriel]], and gives the following message:
::''I thank you, mortal, for my freedom. But I did expect you earlier. I am the [[Archangel]] Tyrael. I came here to prevent [[Diablo]] from freeing his brother, [[Baal]]. But I have failed. Now, Terror and Destruction roam free throughout your world. Even now, they head towards the Eastern capital of [[Kurast]] - to the very heart of the [[Zakarum|Zakarum Temple]]. There they hope to find their eldest brother, [[Mephisto]], the Lord of Hatred who was imprisoned there ages ago. If the three [[Prime Evils]] unite, they will be invincible.
::''Though it is unclear as to what their aims are, it is certain that they must be stopped at all costs. I am broken and the energies that tie me to this world are diminishing rapidly. You must take up this quest and prevent the Three Brothers from reuniting. You must cross the sea and search for Diablo and Baal in Kurast.
====Introduction====
::''It is good to see you again, hero.''
::''[[Mephisto]]'s defeat is a great victory for the [[Light]]. I knew that you would eventually find your way here. The [[Pandemonium Fortress]] is the last bastion of [[High Heavens|Heaven]]'s power before the Gates of the [[Burning Hells]].''
::''This place has been hallowed by the blood of thousands of champions of the Light, many of whom were mortal, like yourself. Now the final battle against the [[Prime Evils]] draws near . . . and you must face it alone.''
::''I have been forbidden to aid you directly, save for a few bits of wisdom. For this is the hour of mortal Man's triumph . . . your triumph.''
::''May the Light protect you and the powers of Heaven shine upon your path.''
====Gossip====
::''Long ago, I swore an oath to watch over the [[Horadrim]] and their descendants. As [[Deckard Cain]] is the last of their esteemed Order, I will not allow him to perish here so far from the lands of his birth. Be at ease, hero, I know that he is your friend. He shall come to no harm.''
====The Fallen Angel====
::''There is a dark, tortured soul who was trapped within this forsaken realm long ago. He was called [[Izual]] by mortal men, and in ages past he was my most trusted Lieutenant.''
::''Yet, against my wishes he led an ill-fated assault upon the fiery [[Hellforge]], itself.''
::''Despite his valour and strength, Izual was captured by the [[Prime Evils]] and twisted by their perverse power. They forced him to betray his own kind and give up Heaven's most guarded secrets.''
::''He became a corrupt shadow of his former self - a fallen angel trusted neither by [[High Heavens|Heaven]] nor [[Burning Hells|Hell]].''
::''For his transgressions, Izual's spirit was bound within the form of a terrible creature which was summoned from the Abyss. His maddened spirit has resided within that tortured husk for many ages now.''
::''It seems to me that he has suffered long enough. I implore you, hero, find Izual and release him from his cruel imprisonment.''
::''Put an end to his guilt and suffering.''
=====Early Return=====
::''Though [[Izual]] no longer carries the [[Angelic]] [[Runeblade]], [[Azurewrath]], he may still possess great strength and power within his new form. Also, he may not be able to tell friend from foe while in his present state. If you find him, he will almost certainly be hostile. Proceed with the utmost caution. You mustn't delay, mortal hero. Izual must be put to rest, but Diablo still lurks within this realm. Go now... Hurry!''
=====After Completion=====
::''Thank you, hero, for putting [[Izual]]'s tortured spirit to rest. May the [[Light]] protect you and the powers of [[High Heavens|Heaven]] shine upon your path. But, if what you tell me is true, then I fear that we have been played for fools all along. Izual helped [[Diablo]] and his Brothers trick me into using the Soulstones against them . . . Now the Stones' powers are corrupted. With the combined powers of the Soulstones under their control, the [[Prime Evils]] will be able to turn the mortal world into a permanent outpost of [[Burning Hells|Hell]]!''
=====Quest Introduction=====
::''The time has come to hunt down and destroy [[Diablo]], himself. But beware, the Lord of Terror is not to be underestimated. He single-handedly destroyed the town of [[Tristram]] and corrupted the last noble hero who tried to stop him. This time, you must defeat him for good. Only by destroying the [[Soulstone]] which he carries will his spirit be banished forever. Good luck! Though this be our darkest hour, it may yet be your greatest moment.''
=====After Completion: Diablo II=====
::''Praise be to the Light! You have accomplished the impossible! [[Diablo]] and [[Mephisto]] have been banished back into the [[Burning Hells|Black Abyss]] that spawned them and the corrupted [[Soulstone]]s are no more. You've done well, hero. For now, you should rejoice.''
=====After Completion: Diablo II Expansion=====
::''Praise be to the Light! You have accomplished the impossible! [[Diablo]] and [[Mephisto]] have been banished back into the [[Burning Hells|Black Abyss]] that spawned them, and the corrupted [[Soulstone]]s are no more.''
::''However, while you were fighting here, [[Baal]] remained behind in the mortal realm, building an army of hellish minions. Now, Baal's army is searching for the [[Worldstone]], the ancient source of all the Soulstones and their power, while leaving behind a wake of destruction. They have forged deeply into the Barbarian homelands, heading directly for the summit of [[Mount Arreat]]!''
::''Baal knows, mortal hero! That is the very site of the blessed Worldstone!''
::''Now, enter the portal I have opened for you. It will take you to the [[Barbarian]] city of [[Harrogath]], the last bastion of [[Order]] on the slopes of Arreat.''
[[Tyrael]] appears at the very end of the act, after a character has defeated [[Baal]] in the [[Worldstone Chamber]]. Tyrael floats down from the ceiling after Baal's death, to speak and open a red portal that exits your character from the game and takes them to a victory screen where their new title is displayed. Tyrael's speech goes as follows:
::''Given enough time, the Worldstone's energies will drain away and the barriers between the worlds will shatter -- the powers of [[Burning Hells|Hell]] will flood into this...[[Sanctuary]]...and eradicate your people and everything you've labored to build.
::''Therefore I must destroy the corrupted Worldstone before the powers of Hell take root. This act will change your world forever -- with consequences even I cannot foresee. However it is the only way to ensure mankind's survival.
::''Go now, mortal. I have opened a portal that will lead you to safety.
::''May the [[Eternal Light]] shine upon you and your descendants for what you've done this day. The continued survival of mankind if your legacy. Above all else, you have earned a rest from the endless battle."</blockquote>
Tyrael is then shown in the game-ending [[cinematic]]. He chants for a moment, then throws his sword into the Worldstone, causing it to shatter and explode into countless tiny shards. It's not yet known what plot/story ramifications the destruction of the worldstone will create. Perhaps [[Diablo 3]] will answer those questions?