Diablo IV Short Story: “Teeth of the Plague” by Z Brewer

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Sanctuary is a volatile place—danger lurks at every turn and Lilith’s reappearance has ushered in a new era of hardships for those unfortunate enough to call these lands home. While its denizens may not have much in the way of material goods, they make up for it with rich stories to tell.

The Tales of Sanctuary is a collection of free-to-read Diablo IV short stories introducing a cast of new characters, with a few familiar faces sprinkled in. The fourth and final entry into this series is “Teeth of the Plague” by Z Brewer and can be read below.

“Teeth of the Plague” by Z Brewer

 

Tejal tells the tale of a holdfast infested with plague-carrying rats, and Kirek, the man tasked with removing them. In his years of dealing with the vermin, Kirek has done many foul and unspeakable deeds, but it seems the end is in sight. That is, until he stumbles upon a creature lurking in the dark—a creature said to have the soul of a thousand vermin, seeking the blood of its betrayer...

 

Read “Teeth of the Plague” by Z Brewer now!

 

The Tales of Sanctuary have Concluded

“Teeth of the Plague” is our final entry in the Tales of Sanctuary collection. Recall former tales in Tejal’s personal story Witness, the story of the vengeful Klath-Ulna in The Toll of Darkness and Light, and the journey of the Iolaynah in Sanctum of Bone. Though the Tales of Sanctuary have concluded, you never know what whispers you might hear while gazing upon Tejal’s illustrious wares.

Teleport to Tejal’s Shop

After basking in Tejal’s storytelling, browse the artifacts in her possession by visiting the in-game Shop—you might even walk away with a story of your own to tell. Her wares are not for free—Tejal only trades her trinkets and curios for Platinum.

Catch Up on the Patch 1.1.1 Campfire Chat

Originally Posted by Blizzard (Official Post)

Our Patch 1.1.1. Campfire Chat went live on July 25. See the Patch Notes shared during the stream by our developers, which goes live on August 8.

On July 25, we held our Patch 1.1.1 Campfire Chat. Game director Joe Shely, associate game director Joseph Piepiora, lead class designer Adam Jackson, and associate director of community Adam Fletcher detailed Class balance changes, quality of life updates, and more in the coming Patch. The team also answered questions from players in a Q&A session at the end of the stream. If you’d like to watch the full livestream to catch up on all the details, see the video below.

 

 

On August 2, we will update this article with the changes coming to Diablo IV in Patch 1.1.1, which goes live on August 8.

Tune in to the Patch 1.1.1 Campfire Chat

Originally Posted by Blizzard (Official Post)

On July 21, we held the Season of the Malignant Campfire Chat and talked through the changes ushered in by Patch 1.1.0. Our next Campfire Chat begins on July 28 at 11 a.m. PDT and will focus on the upcoming Patch, 1.1.1.

 

Join game director Joe Shely, associate game director Joseph Piepiora, lead class designer Adam Jackson, and associate director of community Adam Fletcher, who will introduce Class balance changes, various quality of life updates, and more coming with Patch 1.1.1. We’ll also hold a Q&A segment at the end of the stream for players to field their questions directly to the team.

 

Visit our official Diablo Twitch and YouTube channels to watch live! Following the Campfire Chat's conclusion, we’ll post another article with a video of the chat so you can still catch up on the details if you miss them.

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Blizzard released a few hours of lo-fi music to listen to while playing!

Diablo IV Short Story: "Sanctum of Bone" by Carly Anne West

Originally Posted by Blizzard (Official Post)

Sanctuary is a volatile place—danger lurks at every turn and Lilith’s reappearance has ushered in a new era of hardships for those unfortunate enough to call these lands home. While its denizens may not have much in the way of material goods, they make up for it with rich stories to tell.

 

The Tales of Sanctuary is a collection of free-to-read Diablo IV short stories introducing a cast of new characters, with a few familiar faces sprinkled in. The third entry into this series is “Sanctum of Bone” by Carly Anne West and can be read below.

“Sanctum of Bone” by Carly Anne West

Tejal tells the tale of Iolaynah, who journeys to the moors of Scosglen in search of her missing sister and Droman Grigso, the Sorcerer her sister sought out to study. But deep in the moldering halls of Grigso’s mysterious sanctum, Iolaynah finds dark secrets and a legacy of his wicked deeds.

 

Read “Sanctum of Bone” by Carly Anne West now!

Materialize in Tejal’s Shop

After basking in Tejal’s storytelling, browse the artifacts in her possession by visiting the in-game Shop—you might even walk away with a story of your own to tell. Her wares are not for free—Tejal only trades her trinkets and curios for Platinum.

More Tales of Sanctuary to Come

There are other delightfully dark stories we’re excited to tell. From foreboding expressions of humanity to heartfelt recollections of events from yore, we’re compiling motley tales from every corner of Sanctuary to share with you. Our next short story, “Teeth of the Plague” by Z Brewer, will be available for you to read in early August. Keep an eye out for it on our News page.