Imperius

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The Archangel Imperius is a member of the Angiris Council. He is possibly the Archangel of War.

[edit] History

Imperius is described as a majestic Angel wearing long flowing red robes. His characteristic feature is a breastplate carrying the insignia of a blazing upturned sword on it. These descriptions are mentioned in the book The Veiled Prophet from The Sin War series.

Imperius has a very fierce and aggressive personality. He absolutely despises Demons and anything related to the Burning Hells for that matter. But he commands much respect in the High Heavens and is looked up to by many Angels.

When Sanctuary was discovered by the Angiris Council, he was the first one to raise a voice against its existence. He regarded humans as an abomination polluted by the presence of Demon blood in their veins. He tried his best to have the hidden world destroyed but was stopped by a vote appeal by Auriel and Tyrael. The vote went against his favor but he still holds a very racist grudge against humans.

[edit] Quotes

From The Veiled Prophet

The Angels were clearly not very trusting of the intruder (Mephisto), but Tyrael suddenly stepped beside Imperius.

"If you would wish a truce, Lord Demon ... Would you cast your mark on a place chosen by me?"

Mephisto seemed to hesitate. "Show me, and it shall be done - but only if something is in turn given to me by right of the aspect of justice you champion."

The Angels glanced at one another. Imperius nodded to Tyrael.

"Speak what it is.", the latter said to the shadowed form.

Again, the taloned hand thrust forth - at the prisoner (Inarius). "Him ... let he whose crimes are already legion among you now be cast to me to pay for my loss - and the sealing of the truce, as it happens."

Inarius did an odd thing upon hearing this. He laughed. He laughed loudly until Imperius, with a contemptuous wave of his hand, caused all sound from the captive to cease. "If it is agreed, you will cast your mark?", asked the haughty angel.

"Before the eyes of all - and even these," Lord Mephisto concluded, his red orb shifting around to survey Mendeln's group.

Even as the demon proclaimed this, the chamber faded, and once more they stood on Sanctuary, but in a slightly different location. The rubble of the Cathedral of Light surrounded them.

"The humour of Angels", Mephisto mocked.

[edit] Games

Imperius has not appeared in any of the Diablo series games, but recent Diablo III artwork has revealed an Angel with a similar sword insignia on his armor. This and his hatred towards humans may lead to Imperius playing a major role in Diablo III.

Angiris Council
Auriel • Imperius • Itherael • Malthael • Tyrael