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{{Infobox larian | {{Infobox larian | ||
| name = Divine Divinity | | name = Divine Divinity | ||
| image = Logo Divine Divinity.png | | image = Logo Divine Divinity.png | ||
| type = Video | | type = Video game | ||
| developer = Larian Studios | | developer = ''[[Larian Studios]]'' | ||
| publisher = CDV Software | | publisher = CDV Software | ||
| platform = Microsoft Windows | | platform = Microsoft Windows | ||
| release = Sep 20, 2002 | | release = Sep 20, 2002}} | ||
'''''Divine Divinity''''' is the first game released by ''[[Larian Studios]]'' in the Divinity universe. | |||
'''Divine Divinity''' is the first game released by ''[[Larian Studios]]'' in the Divinity universe | |||
{{Quote|Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.|Steam description}} | {{Quote|Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.|Steam description}} | ||
== | == Background == | ||
''[[The Prophecy (novella)|The Prophecy]]'' describes the events leading up to ''[[Divine Divinity]]''. After years of absence, the [[demon]] king [[Lord Chaos]] has returned with the [[Damned]] to seek vengeance. The [[League of Seven]], consisting of representatives from seven factions, sealed Chaos in [[hell]] during the final battle by forfeiting their lives in sacrificial magic. | ''[[The Prophecy (novella)|The Prophecy]]'' describes the events leading up to ''[[Divine Divinity]]''. After years of absence, the [[demon]] king [[Lord Chaos]] has returned with the [[Damned]] to seek vengeance. The [[League of Seven]], consisting of representatives from seven factions, sealed Chaos in [[hell]] during the final battle by forfeiting their lives in sacrificial magic. | ||
However, a piece of Chaos persisted. Before his banishment, he hid a fragment of his soul in the [[Sword of Lies]], which was picked up by a [[wizard]] in the final battle. Before Chaos could erode the wizard's mind to possess his body, the wizard sealed himself and the sword in a magical chamber hidden in | However, a piece of Chaos persisted. Before his banishment, he hid a fragment of his soul in the [[Sword of Lies]], which was picked up by a [[wizard]] in the final battle. Before Chaos could erode the wizard's mind to possess his body, the wizard sealed himself and the sword in a magical chamber hidden in {{DD|Stormfist Castle}}. | ||
The Damned seek the sword to revive Lord Chaos. | The Damned seek the sword to revive Lord Chaos. | ||
== | == Overview == | ||
During the intro cinematic, a male [[warrior]] - Lucian - is ambushed by | ''Divine Divinity'' follows {{DD|Lucian|Lucian's}} journey to become the Divine. During the intro cinematic, a male [[warrior]] - Lucian - is ambushed by {{DD|orc}}s. After a stint of combat, he collapses in a pasture, where he is discovered by a {{DD|Arhu|white cat}}. | ||
{{SHORTDESC:Video game developed by Larian Studios}} | |||
[[Category:Video games]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:10, 7 April 2026
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| Type | Video game |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | CDV Software |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows |
| Release date | Sep 20, 2002 |
Divine Divinity is the first game released by Larian Studios in the Divinity universe.
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.—Steam description
Background
The Prophecy describes the events leading up to Divine Divinity. After years of absence, the demon king Lord Chaos has returned with the Damned to seek vengeance. The League of Seven, consisting of representatives from seven factions, sealed Chaos in hell during the final battle by forfeiting their lives in sacrificial magic.
However, a piece of Chaos persisted. Before his banishment, he hid a fragment of his soul in the Sword of Lies, which was picked up by a wizard in the final battle. Before Chaos could erode the wizard's mind to possess his body, the wizard sealed himself and the sword in a magical chamber hidden in Stormfist Castle.
The Damned seek the sword to revive Lord Chaos.
Overview
Divine Divinity follows Lucian's journey to become the Divine. During the intro cinematic, a male warrior - Lucian - is ambushed by orcs. After a stint of combat, he collapses in a pasture, where he is discovered by a white cat.