==Known Storyand Setting==The demonic invasion 20 years ago (events depicted in Diablo II and its expansion) affected very few people, most of which have been wiped from whom are now dead or insane. As such hardly anyone knows what actually happened with Mephisto, Diablo, Baal and the face destruction of the [[SanctuaryWorldstone]]. Many of the The few survivors went mad from their experiences. Some people who do know that some sort the details, such as [[Deckard Cain]] are disbelieved, and while there is general knowledge of conflict took placedemons and monsters in the world, but for the most part the war against bulk of humanity on [[DiabloSanctuary]] has no idea of how perilous their existence is a myth, with the forces of Hell poised to invade the mortal realm.
What happened to [[Tyrael]] after did destroy the worldstone, but he destroyed the [[Worldstone]] is unknown to everyonehas not been seen since. Scholars like [[Deckard Cain]] anticipated a huge invasion who knew of demonic forces as the protection from crucial events expected demons to begin pouring into the [[High Heaven]]s and mortal world after that, since the [[Burning Hell]]s, but no invasion have begunWorldstone which kept them largely at bay was destroyed. Cain This has spent the last years trying to figure out what not happened, and trying to prepare us for the inevitable onslaughtno one in Sanctuary knows why not.
We know from the [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=600 It is known that Diablo III cinematic] that a great comet of some importance is falling down on to will appear in the [[Tristram Cathedral]]game, and presumably as the final boss. How or where that some unlucky soul (if it's [[Leah]] or [[Deckard Cain|Cain]] isn't sure) confrontation takes place is hit by it. [[Burning Hells|Hell's]] armies are amassing, and it isn't safe any morenot known.
The story will focus more on Diablo's return aside, the primary villains of Diablo III have been confirmed to be "two major demons[http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=737946][http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p2.html] and the impending invasion of [[Sanctuary]]" rather than the homelands of individual [[character|character classes]]. We know It's also known that [[Belial]] is will figure in the game, most likely one of these two major which makes [[demonAzmodan]]sa logical choice for the other demonic lord, since those are the only two of the seven Prime Evils or Lesser Evils who have not yet appeared in the games.
All characters are "new" characters bar Several of the [[BarbarianNPC]]s, who is from both the '''same''' character as in original Diablo and Diablo 2" will also return according to [[Diablo IIJay Wilson]], only aged 20 years. At least one more class from Diablo II will also show up in the game, but it's not mentioned as a playable class[http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=737946] ==Story by Acts==
"Several Act One: Events in Diablo III kick off with the fiery comet, shown in the [[Cinematic:_WWI_2008|Cinematic Introduction]], that comes crashing down through the roof of the Tristram Cathedral. This event is witnessed by [[NPCLeah]]sand possibly Deckard Cain as well, from both and soon after this event the original Diablo demons and undead within the catacombs below the Cathedral are awakened. The first Act of Diablo 2" III will also return according to consist primarily of characters battling monsters below the Cathedral, including the [[Skeleton King]]. Act Two takes place largely in and around [[Caldeum]], a city in the [[Jay WilsonBorderlands]], far distant from the Tristram region. Act Three takes place largely in the Barbarian lands of the far north, including the Arreat Crater. The demon invasion truly begins at this point, with players tasked with aiding the human defenders in repelling a demonic siege of [http://diablo[Bastion's Keep]]. (These events are known, but not confirmed to be in Act Three.) Act Four remains a complete mystery.incgamersHowever, the developers have said the overall game structure of Diablo III will largely follow that of Diablo II, with the final act more of a finale than another full-sized act.com/forums/showthreadThus a return to Hell, taking the battle directly to the home of the invaders, is not out of the question.php?t=737946]
