She is a high-ranking demon and the daughter of Mephisto, Lord of Hatred (hence the title), and one of the three Prime Evils. Lilith is known by many titles, but is most commonly referred to as the Daughter of Hatred, Queen of the Succubi, and the Mother of Sanctuary (we’ll get to that last one soon). Who is Lilith? Image: Blizzard Entertainment

There he met Lilith, and hatched a plan to change the world of Diablo forever. Then he was captured in battle and taken down to the Burning Hells as a prisoner. But over time, he began to grow tired of all the fighting and started to question the entire conflict. Inarius fought constantly and became a war hero. He’s known as the Prophet and, most commonly in Diablo 4, the Father. Inarius was once an Archangel (that’s basically an angel but cooler and a bit more powerful) who served under Tyrael, the Archangel of Justice, during the Eternal Conflict - a long-standing war that’s exactly what it sounds like (which we’ll cover in a bit). Who is Inarius? Image: Blizzard Entertainment What is their relationship? Why does everyone keep calling them “Mother” and “Father?” And how did humanity come to exist in Sanctuary, the main setting of Diablo 4? Keep reading to find out. In this Diablo 4 guide, we’re going to walk you through a very brief history of Inarius and Lilith. However, there is some crucial backstory to know before jumping into Diablo 4, specifically surrounding two key characters: Inarius and Lilith. There are beautifully rendered cutscenes, characters you want to root for and against, and a plotline that’s easy to follow without supplemental reading. The Diablo series has always had an overarching story, but Diablo 4 is the first game to really put the narrative front and center.

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