Diablo

The Prince of Malice

"*I have lived long before your Imperium was even born. Before even the one called the Emperor of Mankind began his foolish dream of unifying Mankind, or before Horus was named champion of the Chaos Gods. I serve neither Khorne, Slaanesh, Nurgle, Tzeentch or even Chaos Undivided. The one I serve for countless millennia is the true God of Chaos, he who represents it in its most purest form. And yet you dare to claim lordship over me 'Warmaster'?! Only when you best me in combat and declare fealty to the Lost God will I even think of submitting to you.*"
— Diablo upon his first meeting with Abaddon the Despoiler
**Diablo the Catastrophe**, also known as the **Doom King**, **First Champion of Malice**, the **Misery-Bringer**, **Warlord of Destruction** and **Dark Rebel**, is an ancient Daemon Prince, and possibly the only Daemon Prince of Malice, the Renegade God of Chaos. Born a psyker, the one formerly known as Alastor's early life was one of turmoil, going through a normal life to one of an outcast, criminal, slave, gladiator, and pirate. He rose against his captors and society, bringing thousands of others under his command and destroyed his homeworld. Fueled by hatred towards a galaxy that looked down on him, Alastor led his army across space, spreading destruction so that others could suffer the same fate he did. Eventually he met the first Daemon Prince, Be'lakor, and through the machinations of the Dark Master, Alastor fell under the worship of Malice and eventually rose to the rank of Daemon Prince. Now naming himself Diablo, he has begun a crusade of vengeance against a galaxy he believes has betrayed him, spreading the name of Malice. His most notable action was creating the warband, the Dark Core. Presently he leads his god's forces against the other Four Gods of Chaos, leaving confusion and discord among his wake.

## Notable Campaigns

* **War in the Rift (M42-)**: Following the destruction of Cadia and the formation of the Great Rift, Diablo wasted no time in beginning his plans. Leading a massive army of Daemons of the Renegade God, Diablo has struck numerous worlds, from raiding and pillaging to slaughtering both mortals and daemons alike. Taking advantage of the conflict between the Four Chaos Gods, Diablo killed numerous Greater Daemons and Daemon Princes of the four, and yet instead of conquering the worlds he fought them on, he leaves them in shambles, leaving the survivors to face against other invaders. This of course has earned a great deal of scorn from the Chaos Gods, who have attempted to stop Diablo, but to little avail as the Prince of Malice has been careful in avoiding their hunting parties, plus the four also fighting one another too. Diablo has also launched attack on Imperial forces, including the fleets of the Indomitus Crusade, leading them into conflict with Chaos Forces, as well as attacking other forces such as the Orks, Necrons, Tyranids, Aeldari and Drukhari. From an outsider's point of view, this acts have no purpose besides sowing conflict, death and anarchy. However, it is for that very reason is what Diablo wants. By causing multiple points of discord and destruction, Diablo plans to use the chaotic force of psychic energy from the 'participants' to increase the power of Malice within the Warp, thus eventually allowing the Renegade God to overpower the four.

## Powers & Abilities

When he was just a mortal, Alastor was both a powerful psyker and warrior. The unending turmoil he endured from childhood right until his transformation, Alastor learned much about fighting for survival. His thirst for vengeance only fueled his martial prowess and supernatural abilities. Much of said psychic powers were focused on destruction and inflicting the greatest harm to his enemies. In battle, he was absolutely vicious, cutting down all those in his paths.

Following ascension into Daemonhood, Diablo possesses incredible powers. He can unleash psychic lightning, warp fire, cause earthquakes, create storms and corrupt and mutate flesh of mortal victims, becoming a living disaster. Diablo's sheer presence is capable of driving most mortals mad, even powerful psykers like the Aeldari are not fully safe from his aura. Furthermore, Diablo's powers increase through the chaotic madness he creates, feeding off the negative energies of his victims and followers.

In addition, Diablo is a powerful combatant. As a former gladiator, very few could match him in battle, and his prowess have increased over time. After becoming a Daemon Prince, Diablo has fought against the legions of all four Chaos Gods in Malice's name. Numerous Greater Daemons and Daemon Princes have fallen before him. He even once fought the Daemon Primarch Angron to a standstill.

## Wargear

* ***Anhrefn***: An ancient Daemon Weapon, the *Anhrefn* has been wielded by Diablo when he first proclaimed his allegiance to Malice. A fusion of daemon flesh and corrupted onyx metal, *Anhrefn* is a weapon meant for pure destruction. With a swing of the blade, Diablo can consume whatever is in the blade's path in a furious explosion or send them flying in bloody pieces through shockwaves. Whatever touches the blade is turned into an explosion, making any defense useless. In addition, the explosions do not destroy just material objects, but the metaphysical too. Hope and courage are shattered and replaced with despair and fear. The hardened and indomitable minds are crushed into insanity. Psychic attacks and defenses are disrupted and negated. Even the forms of Daemons are destabilized, with them being forced back to the Warp. Very few beings or materials can withstand *Anhrefn's* power and survive.

## Enemies

### Abaddon the Despoiler

Diablo refuses to acknowledge Abaddon as the Warmaster of Chaos, with the main reason is that Abaddon does not have the blessing of Malice and furthermore pushes to advance the plans of the four other Chaos Gods. The two have come into conflict many times in the past, with the Warmaster trying and failing to get the Daemon Prince of Malice's loyalty, only to fail as Diablo has shown strength and cunning enough to elude Abaddon's sight. In fact, Diablo has purposely sabotage many of Abaddon's plans, such as leaving the Warmaster open to a potential usurper or rival, or tricking other forces into contact with Abaddon's own.