Developer Blizzard Entertainment shared a new tale for Diablo IV, titled “The Seven Brides of the Serpent” and penned by David A. Rodriguez. You can read “Seven Brides of the Serpent” on the official site or listen to the audiobook on YouTube.
“Sanctuary is a volatile place—danger lurks at every turn and the reappearance of Mephisto’s hatred has ushered in a new era of hardships for those who call these lands home. While its denizens may have little hope, the rich stories they’ve passed down through generations have shined truth on the darkness.
Deep in the heart of Hawezar, there was a village. Every seven years, the people of this village would sacrifice their women to sate the hunger of the Great Serpent. But when Belith’s name was called for culling, she stole her mother’s paring knife and carved a new course for Hawezar. . . one wrought with magic and blood.”
Additionally, the developers are invited the heroes of Sanctuary to participate in the returning event Lunar Awakening. Players in both Seasonal and Eternal Realms can bask in the moonlight of this limited-time event between February 4 and February 18.
Activate any Shrine in Sanctuary to earn 100% bonus experience for 2 minutes and an enhanced power, all while earning Ancestral Favor Reputation. Here are the augmented Shrine effects you can receive:
- Artillery Shrine – Casts have a chance to summon a holy bomb.
- Blast Wave Shrine – Each explosion summons a cluster bombardment.
- Channeling Shrine – Increased attack speed and chance to reset cooldowns.
- Conduit Shrine – Summon frequent, powerful, shocking strikes.
- Greed Shrine – Chance to summon a Treasure Goblin. While the Shrine is active, kills summon a Treasure Goblin.
- Lethal Shrine – Chance to instantly execute a struck monster, causing Fear on surrounding monsters. Note: this includes Elites, but excludes Bosses and other Players.
- Protection Shrine – You reflect all incoming damage. Damage reflected scales with Level and Difficulty.