Deep beneath the land lies a room of vast proportions. This room is surrounded on three sides by stone and earth while the fourth opens into an abyss that seems to be endless. The room is bathed in a reddish orange light that emanates from the abyss. The source of the light is a stone of such magnitude, its size is immeasurable. The stone is shaped like an egg and hovers in the abyss of its own volition. This is the Worldstone and its purpose is to keep the land in balance.
A walkway extends from the vast room into the abyss and ends at the gargantuan stone. At the end of this walkway stands a being of great power and evil. This being has features similar to a human male: his face, arms, and torso; however the similarities end there. This being stands at an astounding and awe-inspiring twelve feet in height. From his head extend three long tentacles that go to his waist and hang loosely behind him; but they allow him to use them as weapons by whipping his head toward an enemy. There are what appear to be spider leg-like appendages extending from his neck and go to the middle of his bicep. The purpose of these is unknown. He walks upon four jointed legs like a spider and possesses great speed and agility. This is the powerful demon called “Baal, the Lord of Destruction”, and is the last of the Prime Evil Lords. He faces the man who killed the other Prime Evil Lords, his brothers.
A man stands at the opposite end of the walkway. He stares into the abyss at the great stone and the greater demon. This man is clothed in black leather and wears a chestplate of steel. He holds a wooden staff that is three and a half feet in length, adorned with a fist sized ruby, in his right hand. His face is accented with twin scars, he purposely carved, to signify his victories over the Prime Evil Lords. The first scar is thin, perhaps a half inch wide, and begins above his right eye ending below his left eye. It signifies his defeat of Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred. The second scar is thick, perhaps an inch wide, and begins above his left eye ending below his right eye. It signifies his defeat of Diablo, the Lord of Terror. His eyes are his most unique feature for they represent great significance in his species’ lore. His right eye is a sparkling sapphire blue; while his left eye is a shimmering emerald green. This is a man of powerful magic, determination, and courage. This man has already become a legend and a hero for liberating towns that were under threat of annihilation. This is Larry Foulke and he is a Druid from the forests of Sanctuary. He faces his greatest and final challenge, to save the Worldstone and the land of Sanctuary. To accomplish this, he must destroy the Prime Evil Lord. He must destroy “Baal, the Lord of Destruction”.
This room, the stone, the demon and the man all reside deep beneath the land of the mountain. This mountain, called Mount Arreat, is sacred to the Barbarian Tribes. At the base of the mountain lies a town, called Harrogath, where the Gates to Mount Arreat are located. One cannot climb the mountain without going through this town and being granted permission to enter the Gates. In this town lies a portal that glows with a blue light and randomly flashes with lights of white. All the townspeople know that this is how Larry's comrades will appear. They know that the Druid, Larry, is in danger because otherwise the portal would never have appeared. An old man with a short white beard and balding head stands before the portal. He holds a wooden walking stick that is perhaps five feet in length and holds it firmly while standing tall proudly. One look at this man is enough to instinctively know he has immense wisdom and knowledge. One look into his eyes is enough to see that this man deserves respect and his words of wisdom should be followed without question. This is Deckard Cain and he is the last of the Horadric Mages. He waits to greet Larry’s comrades and help them with his knowledge.
((Thanks to Darth Revan/Parker for proofreading this and helping me to edit it and read better))
