This was a fan fiction project I initiated on the (now defunct) PlanetDiablo forums - the idea is to create some kind of background stories for the various unique items found in Diablo II and LoD. All of these items have names that suggest some kind of story behind their origins - I decided to go one step further and breathe some life into them.
Due to the time constraints at the time (that was several years ago) there is only one complete chapter... but perhaps I will now have the time to write more.
Enjoy your journey, for it will take you to many different times and places...
The Origins of Unique Items
(Diablo II & Lord of Destruction)
Introduction
The Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye has existed for untold ages, and has witnessed countless miraculous events, beings, and things that make the human mind writhe in shock and disbelief.
By Heaven' wisdom, we live in times of turmoil, when dark occurrences become more common and closer than ever before. Dark rumors abound, and many tell of the supernatural horrors that haunt the town of Tristram, and some even predict that a great catastrophe will soon fall unto us.
We keep constant watch over the befouled town of Tristram, and our scouts report many ominous signs that indicate a dark presence we cannot yet identify.
In such troublesome times, our Sisterhood seeks to consolidate its forces, gather all sisters at our monastery, and prepare any assets we have to meet the rising darkness.
It is often spoken about weapons, armor, and other artifacts of great power – artifacts known among the common folk as "legendary" or "unique items." These artifacts vary in their type, power, and origins. Many of them originate from either the High Heavens or the Burning Hells, and many more have been created here in Sanctuary and belonged to great heroes and champions of the Light (or the Darkness) ages ago. The power of some of these "unique items" is so great, that a mortal human who wears them, would wield the strength to perform unimaginable feats of strength, valor, or magical prowess.
As the Sisterhood's chief archivist, it is my duty to collect, systematize and record all information and evidence of artifacts that the Sisterhood has accumulated over the years. It is my task to make a list of these items, discover the truth about their history and origins, and establish what their powers and magical properties are. I use information collected by our Rogue scouts who have traveled far and wide across Sanctuary – gathering information by various means, either ethical or not.
It is our hope that the Sisterhood will be able to discover and collect as many of these artifacts as possible, so that we may use them against the rising darkness, and serve as the last line of defense between humanity and the shadow...
The stories of most of these Unique Items are truly amazing, and it is with great devotion and interest that I endeavor upon my task. May the Great Eye watch over me and lift the weight of exhaustion from my hands.
Anrie
Chief Archivist of the Sisterhood of the Sightless Eye