The story of the thief angel Inarius in Diablo 4 (explained)

Interested in learning more about Inarius’ story in Diablo 4? Then look no further as you are in the right place. Inarius and his feud with Lilith set the stage for the fourth installment of the Diablos series. Some even say that Inarius is in many ways similar to the biblical Lucifer. So, what is the relationship between Inarius and Lilith? And what made him turn into a rogue angel? Find all your answers right here!

Who is Inarius in Diablo 4?

Inarius was once a respected archangel as well as an advisor to the Angiris Council. He reveled in his beauty and was known to boast loudly about his cleanliness. Inarius served Tyrael and was known as one of the strongest warriors on the battlefield. The other angels considered him a hero, as he slew demons over and over again during the Eternal Conflict – the war between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells.

Eternal conflict

War between the two powers always ended in a stalemate. Having witnessed widespread bloodshed on both sides, Inarius decided that he wanted to break free from the chains of the Eternal War. During one of these battles, he was captured by demons and enslaved in hell. He screamed his desire to end the Eternal Conflict, and Lilith heard him. She freed Inarius and told him that they would meet again.

Explanation of the knowledge of Inarius and Lilith

Inarius found himself getting close to Lilith. Both of them conspired to build their own world, free from widespread destruction and bloodshed. So, while the armies of Heaven and Hell fought, Inarius and Lilith gathered a band of renegade angels and demons who shared the same views as their own.

Having stolen the World Stone, they used it to create the Sanctuary – the overworld of Diablo 4. It was here that they created their offspring – the Nephalem. This race was immortal and much stronger than angels and demons. The followers of Inarius said that the Nephalem race was the greatest blasphemy. They feared that if the leaders of Heaven and Hell discovered the Nephalem, it would mean the end of the Sanctuary. They begged Inarius to put an end to them.

“When I see Lilith sleeping next to me, dark thoughts fill me. My sins are real and I will definitely pay for them. Now we live in peace, but this cannot last long. They will come for me.”— Omen of Inarius

When Lilith heard about this, she became furious at the thought of her children dying out. She assumed a violent demonic form and then went on to kill each and every one of Inarius’ followers, angels and demons alike. When Inarius found out about this, he banished her from the Sanctuary and sent her to the Void. It had to stay true to its promise that he would never hit Lilith or let another do it. From that moment on, the Nephalem’s powers dwindled, and a few generations later they became mortals – what we now know as humans.

The Dark Fate of Inarius

Lilith’s father, Mephisto, was given custody of Inarius and brought him to the Burning Hells. His wings were slowly torn off his back in huge chains. What’s more, the serrated hooks were then used to stretch Inarius’ once glowing skin. His facial features were also distorted by vile powers, and he seemed to have no face at all. He was denied even the freedom to die until an inexplicable series of events led to him escaping captivity.

Return of Inarius

In the Diablo 4 trailer, Inarius attacks a horde of demons. While we don’t know if he escaped or was released from captivity, at the end of the trailer, Inarius throws a spear at Lilith.

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