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Deckard
Cain
A Horadrim sage, schooled in the most arcane history and lore, who
can advise you.
Identify Items - Cain will Identify all of the unidentified
Items in your Inventory. Description
Deckard Cain is
the descendent of Jered Cain, and is one of the two surviving members of the
Horadrim Order, a group of mortal mages dedicated to fighting the three Prime
Evils. He lived in the town of Tristram in Khanduras, up until the time the hero
from Diablo I vanquished the Lord of Terror beneath the church. Shortly after,
the town was overrun by demons, and Cain himself was captured and imprisoned in
a cage. As the hero of Diablo II, you must venture to the ruins of Tristram and
rescue Cain, returning him to the safety of the Rogue Encampment. His appearance
has changed little since the days of Diablo, and he is still the old, balding
man dressed in a blue robe and carrying a wooden staff.
Function
As to be expected,
Cain reprises his role of Item Identifier and story teller in Diablo II. Once
you rescue him from Tristram, he will offer to identify all the items in your
inventory for free. If you have any magic items in your inventory that need
identifying, an "Identify Items" option will appear when you
speak to him. If you have not completed the Cairn Stones quest yet, but the
person who created your game has, then Cain will still appear in the town, but
he will charge you a 100gps fee to identify each item.
Also don't underestimate his
abilities as a loremaster, as he is pretty much knowledgable about everything
under the sun. Before you embark on any quest at all, be sure to speak to him
about it - often times he will reveal clues that will make your battles much
easier. His gossip is quite useful as well.
Cain, being quite grateful for all
your help in rescuing his behind, will offer to follow you on your travels from
Act to Act, offering his vast knowledge and item identifying skills at your
disposal throughout the entire game.
Quests
In Act I, Cain will
be the supplier of the final quest, Sisters to the Slaughter. The object
is simply to root out Andariel's lair within the monastery and defeat her in
combat. Listen to Cain carefully during his oration, as he offers some valuable
hints that help in defeating the Maiden of Anguish.
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