- A Monk(src)
The Patriarchs are the heads of the Sahptev religion and the supreme rulers of Ivgorod.
Lore
The Patriarchs are nine in number, and are said to be reincarnations of the nine humans chosen by the gods to rule over the kingdom. Four are dedicated to Order, four to Chaos, and one remains neutral. Always, the Patriarchs seek to maintain the balance of the world. Their will is enacted through the Monks of Ivgorod.[1] According to the tenets of their faith, when a patriarch dies, their spirit is released to be reborn.[2]
The Patriarchs rule supreme, and outsiders call the people of Ivgorod delusional.[3] However, Ivgorod's Patriarchs are unique among absolute rulers. They prize self-reflection, and reward it handsomely. They prize self-reflection, and reward it handsomely.[4]
Female Patriarchs are called Matriarchs.[5]
History
When a master from the Sanctified Earth Monastery was murdered by his student, the Patriarchs exiled the murderer. They sent a hit squad after him, though they tried to suppress the news of the incident.[6]
During the End of Days, four of the Patriarchs, including Anisim, were killed in battle with the Reapers. Their spirits were imprisoned in the Pandemonium Fortress. Anisim himself, in his afterlife, helped the Nephalem Monk achieve their goal of defeating Malthael.[2]
Known Patriarchs
Trivia
- The Patriarchs appear analogous to the Dalai Lama of Tibetan Buddhism. In both cases, the head(s) of the religion are said to reincarnate.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Unyielding
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Diablo III, Act V, Angel of Death
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Chastising Radiance
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Pensive Crown
- ↑ Diablo III, Fists of Thunder
- ↑ Diablo Immortal, Suspicious Cave