Diablo 4 reveals Lord of Hatred prequel novel

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is officially getting a prequel novel titled Lost Horadrim. Featuring Lorath Nahr and leader Askari Adreona on the island of Skovos decades ago, this book is perfect for players hoping to delve a little deeper into the lore of the next story. Diablo 4 expansion pack.

Geoff Keighley's mysterious statue leading up to The Game Awards had many fans believing Diablo 4 planned to reveal its second expansion pack. Although the idol was related to Larian Studios Divinity, Diablo 4 she also revealed her next DLC. With a title Lord of HateThis exciting expansion will finally allow players to face Mephisto, the oldest Prime Evil and father of Lilith, when it releases on April 28, 2026.

Lord of Hatred proves that this Diablo game will forever reign as the king of the franchise

With the new features coming in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, it's clear that one entry in the series is a favorite and will influence the series forever.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Prequel Novel – The Lost Horadrim

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However, fans don't have to wait until then to start exploring some of the lore Lord of Hate. April 21st Diablo 4 will release Lost Horadrimofficial prequel to the novel k Lord of Hate which features several characters and locations central to the expansion's story. Set almost 50 years before the expansion, shortly after the events of the year Diablo 3: Reaper of SoulsThe story stars a younger Lorath Nahr, who sets out alongside Tyrael and Donan to search for a group of Horadrim who have disappeared on the legendary island of Skovos.

While there, the trio meet the Askari Amazons and their captain, Adreona. Although Skovos, known as the place where Inarius and Lilith created the Firstborn Nephalem in Diablo series, seems to have escaped the devastation of the Reaping, the island is not as peaceful as it seems. Lorath and Adreona, both featured on the cover, must battle the Drowned and other threats “lurking just beneath the surface” to save both of their people.

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Both Lorath and Adreona play the main roles Lord of Hate. Lorath, a Horadric sage who left on his own quest at the end of the year Diablo 4was during A vessel of hatredbut is back as a prominent ally in Lord of Hate. Meanwhile, Adreona was a prominent captain during the prequel novel, but has since become the Queen of the Askari. Lost Horadrim will explore the relationship that exists between the two characters as players will see Lord of Hate — and if hints from Gamespot's interview with Lead Narrative Designer Matt Burns and Narrative Designer Eleni Rivera are any indication, they may have some kind of romantic involvement in the book.

What is in the prequel novel Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, The Lost Horadrim?

A 272-page prequel novel is released on April 21, 2026
Available in hardcover ($30), e-book ($15), or audiobook ($15-$22)
Featuring Lorath Nahr, Donan, Tyrael, and Adreona, Queen of the Amazons on Skovos, a new area in Lord of Hatred

Lost Horadrim Written by Matthew J. Kirby, award-winning author of original novels including Clockwork three, ice fall, The Lost Kingdom, Taste for Monstersand Star splitters. Kirby is no stranger to either the Sanctuary or the Lorath Nahr itself, having been responsible for them as well The Book of Rights and The Book of Lorath Diablo 4 lore codes. Outside of Sanctuary, he also did franchise work for Assassin's Creed in the past, incl The Last Descendants series a Geirmund's Saga.

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Penguin Random House, known for publishing many game novels and comics, is responsible for publishing Lost Horadrim.

Those interested can pre-order the hardcover or e-book version Lost Horadrim at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and most other retail booksellers. Alternatively, fans looking for the audiobook version of this novel can pre-purchase it from Apple Books, Audible, Spotify, or pretty much anywhere else audiobooks are sold.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred itself is now also available for pre-sale in three separate editions. In addition to gaining access to the expansion upon its release, players will also receive it immediately A vessel of hatred expansion, early access to the Paladin class that came out with season 11, tons of cosmetics for Diablo 4and even some home decoration items World of Warcraft.