| “ | And the Evil that was once vanquished shall rise anew. Wrapped in the guise of man, shall he walk amongst the innocent, and Terror shall consume they that dwell upon the Earth. | „ |
| ~ Mephisto propheting Aidan's fate. |
| “ | Many moons have passed since I left the town of Tristram behind me. Since then I've tried to forget the terrors I beheld beneath the cold earth. And the twisted nightmares that have haunted my every waking moment. There's something dark within me now. I can feel it. Driving me towards the east. Assuring me that my salvation lies within the ruins of ancient kingdoms. Though I know the way, I know not what perils will rise to hinder my journey. And as I pass through the first gate, I know that the better part of my soul will remain behind. Forever... | „ |
| ~ Aidan about his corruption. |
Prince Aidan of Khanduras, also known as the Dark Wanderer, is the Warrior from Diablo who has been possessed by the demon Diablo, the very demon he sought to contain within himself. He was the son of King Leoric, the infamous Skeleton King, whom he killed, and father of Leah and lover of Adria.
History[]
Background[]
Aidan was part of what would become the ruling family of Khanduras, accompanying his father King Leoric, his mother Asylla, his brother Albrecht, and their court from Kehjistan to the Western land. Their court was set up in an abandoned monastery at Tristram and over time, Leoric gained the respect of the people.
Aidan was tutored by Deckard Cain.
Over time, however, Leoric's mood became increasingly unpredictable and erratic, his rule became extremely brutal and oppressive, and in the throes of such madness, he sent his army against the neighboring kingdom of Westmarch. Aidan was among the soldiers sent into battle. What he doesn't know was the source of his father's corruption was Diablo's corrupted Soulstone that kept deep under Tristram with Archbishop Lazarus as conduit of the said corruption.
The war against Westmarch was a disaster, the armies of Khanduras being cut to shreds. Aidan survived however, and made his way back to Tristram, already suffering under whatever evil was plaguing it and drawing numerous adventurers to the town because of it (that, and gold).
Diablo[]
By the time Aidan arrived, things had gotten even worse. His father had been struck down by the knight Lachdanan, Albrecht was missing and his kingdom was in shambles.
Aidan vowed to rescue his brother and banish whatever power had gripped the kingdom, though Cain urged caution. He warned Aidan of the demons beneath the cathedral and of the undead, how he might have to face those he once knew. Cain also pointed out that there were others who could aid him and as such he was joined by a Rogue named Moreina, who was part of the Sisters of the Sightless Eye, and Vizjerei Sorcerer Jazreth.
Trivia[]
- With the first game established the fact that Albrecht was Leoric and Asylla's only son, Aidan's identity as the prince and Albrecht's brother is somewhat retconned or rather, his true identity as the prince is kept the secret by his family, though he would never revealed it to anyone since the fight against Diablo. Moreover, in Book of Cain, Deckard Cain couldn't bring himself stating Dark Wanderer and Aidan of Khanduras as same person after his fall. Marius, the unfotunate man who became Dark Wanderer's pawn and many others referred Aidan as Dark Wanderer since very few outside of Tristram knew the Wanderer's true identity.
Gallery[]
External Links[]
- Dark Wanderer on the Diablo Wiki.
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