Deckard Cain, also known as Cain the Elder, is the last living human in the line of Horadric mages (the Horadrim) and the descendant of Jered Cain, who imprisoned Diablo. Cain’s journal and experience help shape the lore of Diablo III, providing a detailed account of Sanctuary’s history and recent events.
Book of Cain is the must-have illustrated history of the Diablo universe as told by the games' core narrator Deckard Cain. In Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo® and Diablo II, the recurring character of Deckard Cain delivered quests, accompanied the brave adventurer, and, as the last of the Horadrim, provided a link to the greater history of
It's no longer in print but still in demand which is why the price has skyrocketed. It used to be under $30. Those new prices are not Blizzard's asking price. There is (or will be) also "Diablo: Horadric Vault - The Complete Collection" to be released in November which will contain the Books of Cain, Tyrael, Adria, and Lorath - all the recent Tuesday, October 11th, 2011. by Petar Meseldzija. A few months ago I was having my well-deserved vacation and enjoying the warm and relaxing South Europe summer, when I got an email from Blizzard Entertainment. They asked me whether I was available and willing to participate within a book project named Diablo III : Book of Cain. As of Patch 2.0.1, the below answer is out of date. Rare items no longer need to be identified. Legendary items still do, though. Just right click them to reveal which item you've discovered. Just right click the item. A short cast bar animation will appear and you'll identify the item yourself, no need to go anywhere.