title: Diablo III: Book of Cain
author: Deckard Cain
description: <b>Deckard Cain</b>, also known as Cain the Elder, is the last living human in the line of Horadric mages (the Horadrim) and the descendant of Jered Cain, who imprisoned Diablo. Cains journal and experience help shape the lore of Diablo III, providing a detailed account of Sanctuarys history and recent events.<br /> <br /><b>Blizzard Entertainment:</b> Known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft and the Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industrys most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainments track record includes thirteen #1-selling games and numerous Game of the Year awards.<br /> <br /><b>City/state of</b> <b>residence</b>: Irvine, CA
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  DECKARD CAIN made his way across the floor, following the footprints to an
  alcove in the far wall. Rotted boards clung to supports, the last remains of
  an ancient library. This had been a ritual chamber, many centuries before,
  used to summon things from beyond the human world. A portal to the Burning
  Hells themselves, perhaps. The shelves were empty now. He saw a speck of
  yellow underneath a splinter of wood and bent to pick up a corner of parchment
  paper, curled and speckled with mildew.
  
  
  Something moved in the shadows to his right.
  
  
  He whirled, holding the light up. For a moment it appeared as if the shadows
  themselves were alive, bunching and swirling like ink in water. At the same
  time, a voice like the distant moan of wind drifted through the empty room and
  raised the hairs on the back of his neck.
  
  
  “Deckaaaaarrdddd Caiiinnnn . . .”
  
  
  Cain felt a strange doubling, a memory of a night many years before, when he
  was just a boy. A whispered voice calling to hi