Innocence
Innocence appears as an NPC in the Oriath Docks in Act 10, after handing over the Staff of Purity to Bannon.
Lore
As the myth taught to the Templars told: A woman gave birth to two boys, Innocence and Sin. Innocence had an honest and pure heart. Sin was disobedient and he lied. When their mother broke the bread, she allowed Innocence to eat his fill, as a reward of his honest nature. Sin was cast the scraps to remind him of his bad behaviour. One day, Sin stole a fish, and beat his brother until he promised not to tell it to anyone. But Innocence could not keep his promise, and bore witness to the Mother of Two. It was decided that only the purification can cleanse Sin's corruption. So their village burned Sin, to purify him. While Sin became ash and smoke, he moved into the watching people. Sin forced the people turn on each other, and destroy themselves. "As town and titan burned, the sky turned dark with the ash of Sin. There, amongst the raging ruins of his home, Innocence swore an oath. No matter where the ashes of Sin fell, his purifying flames would rise to meet them."[1]
The ancient scriptures found in the Forbidden Sanctum, however, tells the true story of Innocence's rise to godhood. Innocence was a man who desperately sought divinity. At first, he was unable to gather enough faith on his own merit. He then manipulated the Newcomers, a mysterious group of people who worshipped the Cleansing Fire out of fear, into worshiping him as their savior, taking their symbol of worship as his own and gathering his first followers. He posed himself as Maxarius, the first High Templar, and vilified his own brother as the Original Evil. He was banished from the Azmeri mountains for "gilding and hollowing" their traditions to Oriath, where his religion continued to grow. By inspiring faith through zealotry and hatred, he was able to ascend to godhood.[2]
Following the death of his first mortal vessel, High Templar Avarius, Sin had saved his soul and placed him within his new host, Bannon. His godhood was returned to him with The Staff of Purity, at the cost of Bannon's life. Having retaught humanity and penance, he allies with his brother to defeat Kitava and save humanity.
Dialogue
Act 10
Introduction
(Both Sin and Innocence are speaking.)
Innocence: I am reborn! A new god in a troubled land...
Sin: Brother! You have seen better days, I am sure, but for now, you must rouse yourself. We have work to do. If ever you wish to make right the wrongs of your past, help me now, as once i asked you in the early days of mankind. Do this for me, and I shall consider our quarrel to be at its end.
Post-Kitava
Sin
(Both Sin and Innocence speak.)
Sin: Innocence, you see now, don't you?
Innocence: Little brother... Please, forgive me. It's as if I have been dreaming the most horrid nightmare... and now, at last, the haze of sleep lifts from my eyes. My vision is clear... oh, by the gods, forgive me...
Sin: It is as true now as it was when we began. You and I are of the same flesh, cleaved from the same womb. You ask for my forgiveness. I give it to you freely.
Innocence: But the things I've done... the countless millions I've murdered...
Sin: There will be time for all of that later, but for now, your people need you. Oriath needs you...
Innocence: ...No. I cannot remain here amongst these ruins. Amongst the corpses of my own making... These people, they need you, brother, and your hero - not me.
Sin: Then what? Where will you go? What will you do?
Innocence: Isolation. I shall go south. As far south as one can travel in such a fleshly form. There are things I must think on, a redemption I need plan, if my conscience decides I am worth of such a gift.
Sin: You would seek forgiveness in the ice at the bottom of the world?
Innocence: I would, should you let me.
Sin: Go. Seek out that which you need. Find who you are, make pilgrimage. Journey on your path, brother, only return to us one day.
Innocence: Thank you, brother.
Exile
You have heard my admission of guilt and my plea for forgiveness, yet I sense in the glowing embers of your eyes that you will be glad to be rid of me. I don't blame you, mortal, nor do I begrudge you for your continual anger. The sins I've committed, although bad enough, are made worse by the lens of pride I once viewed this world though.
I agree with your judgement, and though I wish never to return from my banishment, I have made promise to Sin that I shall one day rejoin this world.
But until that day I will remain in the furthest south, in a place of ice and ash, of blistering seas and abysmal storms. I shall meditate on my wrongdoings, until a way of making amends to the millions of lives I have murdered and ruined, reveals itself to me.
Related items
| Item | Stats | Flavour text | ||
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Blood of Innocence Blood of Innocence"In the early days of his religion, Innocence told his followers to drink of his blood andenjoy eternal life. If that power holds in his ancient ichor, I hope that it can resurrect as well."Can be exchanged with Faustus, the Fence in The Rogue Harbour  | — | "In the early days of his religion, Innocence told his followers to drink of his blood and enjoy eternal life. If that power holds in his ancient ichor, I hope that it can resurrect as well." | ||
Eye of Innocence Eye of InnocenceCitrine AmuletRequires Level 68+(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity10% chance to Ignite (50-70)% increased Damage while Ignited Take 100 Fire Damage when you Ignite an Enemy 2% of Fire Damage Leeched as Life while Ignited"...and so He said: 'Let only the good meet my gaze' and no eye met His. So He called down the cleansing flames and let black smoke sweep the Sinners away." - Book of Innocence  | +(16-24) to Strength and Dexterity10% chance to Ignite (50-70)% increased Damage while Ignited Take 100 Fire Damage when you Ignite an Enemy 2% of Fire Damage Leeched as Life while Ignited | "...and so He said: 'Let only the good meet my gaze' and no eye met His. So He called down the cleansing flames and let black smoke sweep the Sinners away." - Book of Innocence | ||
Martyr of Innocence Martyr of InnocenceHighborn StaffStaff Physical Damage: 48-145 Elemental Damage: (315-360) to (450-540) Critical Strike Chance: 8.25% Attacks per Second: 1.15 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 52, 89 Str, 89 Int+22% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a StaffGrants Level 15 Battlemage's Cry Skill +(12-16)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff 100% increased Fire Damage Adds (315-360) to (450-540) Fire Damage Damage Penetrates 15% of Fire Resistance if you have Blocked Recently Immune to Freeze and Chill while Ignited BattlemageYou have been found guilty. Let the fires cleanse you of your sins.  | +22% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a StaffGrants Level 15 Battlemage's Cry Skill +(12-16)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff 100% increased Fire Damage Adds (315-360) to (450-540) Fire Damage Damage Penetrates 15% of Fire Resistance if you have Blocked Recently Immune to Freeze and Chill while Ignited Battlemage | You have been found guilty. Let the fires cleanse you of your sins. | ||
The Innocent  The Innocent 1040x  Orb of Regret His brother would not atone, so he took his brother's life, and with it, his sins. | — | His brother would not atone, so he took his brother's life, and with it, his sins. | ||
Dawnbreaker DawnbreakerColossal Tower ShieldChance to Block: (43-48)% Armour: (1305-2103) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 67, 159 Str+(10-20) to maximum Life(150-250)% increased Armour +(20-25)% Chance to Block -1% Chance to Block Attack Damage for every 200 Fire Damage taken from Hits Recently (10-20)% of Cold Damage taken as Fire Damage (10-20)% of Lightning Damage taken as Fire Damage (10-20)% of Physical Damage taken as Fire Damage Scorch Enemies in Close Range when you Block"The newcomers warn of doom and death beyond mortal ken. I ask, why should we fear the fire when we serve the Lord of Light?" - Maxarius, the first High Templar  | +(10-20) to maximum Life(150-250)% increased Armour +(20-25)% Chance to Block -1% Chance to Block Attack Damage for every 200 Fire Damage taken from Hits Recently (10-20)% of Cold Damage taken as Fire Damage (10-20)% of Lightning Damage taken as Fire Damage (10-20)% of Physical Damage taken as Fire Damage Scorch Enemies in Close Range when you Block | "The newcomers warn of doom and death beyond mortal ken. I ask, why should we fear the fire when we serve the Lord of Light?" - Maxarius, the first High Templar | ||
The Gilded Chalice The Gilded ChaliceProcessional RelicRequires Level 64Duplicates up to 4 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot recover Resolve Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"He took the newcomers' symbol and made it his own. Finally, they flocked to him. Finally, he had the power and wealth he so desired." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | Duplicates up to 4 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot recover Resolve Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable | "He took the newcomers' symbol and made it his own. Finally, they flocked to him. Finally, he had the power and wealth he so desired." - Lycia, the Heretic | ||
Original Sin Original SinAmethyst RingRequires Level 52+(17-23)% to Chaos ResistanceAll Elemental Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Nearby Enemies' Chaos Resistance is 0Innocence rose to godhood not on inspired faith, but on the vilification and hatred of another.  | +(17-23)% to Chaos ResistanceAll Elemental Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Nearby Enemies' Chaos Resistance is 0 | Innocence rose to godhood not on inspired faith, but on the vilification and hatred of another. | ||
The Original Scripture The Original ScripturePapyrus RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops the Original Sin Cannot have Inspiration Maximum Resolve is 1 Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 83 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"It's all here. The lie at the core of my faith. Maxarius was not the first chosen of Innocence. Maxarius was Innocence himself. A charlatan, a liar, and a power-seeker." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | The Herald of the Scourge drops the Original Sin Cannot have Inspiration Maximum Resolve is 1 Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 83 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable | "It's all here. The lie at the core of my faith. Maxarius was not the first chosen of Innocence. Maxarius was Innocence himself. A charlatan, a liar, and a power-seeker." - Lycia, the Heretic | ||
The Hour of Divinity The Hour of DivinityCenser RelicRequires Level 64Duplicates up to 2 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot have Boons This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"They ascended together, one unwillingly. The vilified became black as coal, and the lauded, golden. After a lifetime of ambition, he finally had his heart's desire. It only cost him his brother." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | Duplicates up to 2 random Offer Rewards upon defeating the Herald of the Scourge Cannot have Boons This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable | "They ascended together, one unwillingly. The vilified became black as coal, and the lauded, golden. After a lifetime of ambition, he finally had his heart's desire. It only cost him his brother." - Lycia, the Heretic | ||
The Night Lamp The Night LampUrn RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Forbidden Tome No Resolve Mitigation, chance to Avoid Resolve loss or Resolve Aegis This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"The newcomers were terrified of fire. He used their fear to control them, to lay the seeds of unquestioning faith. He claimed only his god could protect them." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | The Herald of the Scourge drops an additional Forbidden Tome No Resolve Mitigation, chance to Avoid Resolve loss or Resolve Aegis This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable | "The newcomers were terrified of fire. He used their fear to control them, to lay the seeds of unquestioning faith. He claimed only his god could protect them." - Lycia, the Heretic | ||
The Second Sacrament The Second SacramentCandlestick RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge deals 100% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 70% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Winds of Fate Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 83 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"He took many of his people's traditions and gilded them, hollowed them. They rejected his new religion, and he and his followers were forced to depart the mountains for lands unknown." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | The Herald of the Scourge deals 100% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 70% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Winds of Fate Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 83 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable | "He took many of his people's traditions and gilded them, hollowed them. They rejected his new religion, and he and his followers were forced to depart the mountains for lands unknown." - Lycia, the Heretic | ||
The Broken Censer The Broken CenserTome RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops 2 additional Forbidden Tomes Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"His followers were too small in number to spark divinity, so he turned to a greater power: hatred. He vilified his brother, sparking zealotry, and the change finally began." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | The Herald of the Scourge drops 2 additional Forbidden Tomes Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable | "His followers were too small in number to spark divinity, so he turned to a greater power: hatred. He vilified his brother, sparking zealotry, and the change finally began." - Lycia, the Heretic | ||
The First Crest The First CrestCoffer RelicRequires Level 64This item is destroyed when applied to a Sanctum Aureus Coins are converted to <3 variants> upon defeating the Herald of the ScourgeUnmodifiable"In pursuit of divinity, he tried many times to found a religion. Few followed his initial symbols and proverbs. He needed something greater. A symbol none could deny." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | This item is destroyed when applied to a Sanctum
| "In pursuit of divinity, he tried many times to found a religion. Few followed his initial symbols and proverbs. He needed something greater. A symbol none could deny." - Lycia, the Heretic | ||
Ceinture of Benevolence Ceinture of BenevolenceCloth BeltRequires Level 40(15-25)% increased Stun and Block Recovery+(20-40) to Dexterity +(40-60) to maximum Mana (10-7)% reduced Flask Charges used Non-Unique Utility Flasks you Use apply to Linked Targets"Put your faith in me. Our god demands it." - High Templar Maxarius.  | (15-25)% increased Stun and Block Recovery+(20-40) to Dexterity +(40-60) to maximum Mana (10-7)% reduced Flask Charges used Non-Unique Utility Flasks you Use apply to Linked Targets | "Put your faith in me. Our god demands it." - High Templar Maxarius. | ||
The Blood of Innocence The Blood of InnocenceCenser RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge deals 50% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 50% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Balance of Terror This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"After weeks of being pursued, the veiled traveller made her stand in a sandstorm. Somehow, she wounded a god. Innocence relented; his brother and the traveller made good their escape." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | The Herald of the Scourge deals 50% more Damage The Herald of the Scourge takes 50% less Damage The Herald of the Scourge drops the Balance of Terror This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable | "After weeks of being pursued, the veiled traveller made her stand in a sandstorm. Somehow, she wounded a god. Innocence relented; his brother and the traveller made good their escape." - Lycia, the Heretic | ||
The Power and the Promise The Power and the PromiseTome RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops Eternal Damnation Cannot have Inspiration Cannot recover Resolve Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 80 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"Building on the fear and hatred that deified him, Innocence threatened an eternity of flames for nonbelievers. The newcomers wailed and threw themselves at his feet in the thousands." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | The Herald of the Scourge drops Eternal Damnation Cannot have Inspiration Cannot recover Resolve Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 80 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable | "Building on the fear and hatred that deified him, Innocence threatened an eternity of flames for nonbelievers. The newcomers wailed and threw themselves at his feet in the thousands." - Lycia, the Heretic | ||
The Chains of Castigation The Chains of CastigationProcessional RelicRequires Level 64The Herald of the Scourge drops Sandstorm Visage Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable"The mysterious traveller saw the vilified brother chained to a cliff, where all could point and shout and deride him. In one fell swing, she cracked the mountainside, freeing him." - Lycia, the HereticPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of each Sanctum run  | The Herald of the Scourge drops Sandstorm Visage Rooms are unknown on the Sanctum Map Cannot be used with Forbidden Tomes below level 75 This item is destroyed when applied to a SanctumUnmodifiable | "The mysterious traveller saw the vilified brother chained to a cliff, where all could point and shout and deride him. In one fell swing, she cracked the mountainside, freeing him." - Lycia, the Heretic |
Gallery
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Innocence's Concept Art
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References
- ↑ Descriptions of stained windows in the Chamber of Innocence. (Full quotes here)
- ↑ List of unique relics