War Liberates Archangel of Death Azrael Imprisoned in the Black Throne (Darksiders 1)

Liberating angel Azrael in Black Throne. Azrael is an ancient angel full of wisdom and knowledge. He is tasked with some of the most important pieces in creation, from guarding the Well of Souls to the ruins of Eden. While Azrael has shown to greatly care about creation and knows that the universe is falling to darkness, he only wanted to make it a better place but wasn't willing to challenge the Charred Council, unlike Abaddon; as he is not as passionate for Hell's defeat and Heaven's victory as Abaddon was. Since the failed premature end war and Abaddon's transformation into the Destroyer, the archangel has been guilt-ridden and full of remorse, even admiting he was a fool. Now he desires to undo his mistake by aiding War. Though he knows that War would undoubtly kill all who schemed with Abaddon- including himself- to see justice done, Azrael would embrace his fate and accept judgement, as he states that we all must answer for our sins. Unlike other characters, Azrael has a great level of concern and care for the Earth and Mankind's existance compared to others, as he was horrified by Abaddon's plan to break the seven seals early, as it would ultimately destroy the earth. Mankind's destruction only deepened his guilt for the part he played in the premature Endwar.
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[@RegalRoyalWasTaken]

Abaddon: Lies, doesn’t regret his deception, believes he’s the good guy, fights against his judgement Azrael: Tells the truth, understands he fucked up, knows he did bad, accepts and faces his eventual judgement Good Guy Azrael.

[@sidneyharris9981]

Azrael is Still My Favorite Character, he helped War without question and he chose to face his judgment head on without trying to make his words faulty. He was more of an Angel then Abbadon was ever

[@Tyrantofthewind]

Azrael was a great character and a good example of what the Angels should have been - minus his folly in believing Abaddon. But if we were to be fair, they were like brothers and I doubt War or Death would have doubted their brother's word either. His speech about why he helps War even though he knows it will likely lead to his death is one of the best in a game full of great speeches.

[@misterrose2317]

I think even his ignorance added to his angelic personality. Angels are naive because they follow god and are blinded by his light (then again I'm not too educated on the lore of this game)

[@Anonymus-ws4xo]

@@misterrose2317 the hole point of the Angels is to follow god. Following your purpose isn't being naive

[@misterrose2317]

@@Anonymus-ws4xo I made this comment when I was pretty new to the game and I have a better understanding now. Thank you for clearing it up though!

[@alexanwhat]

My gosh the voice acting cast is superb I can see Azrael's VA replacing Elder God or Mortanius (Blood Omen1) in the Legacy of Kain series...if only..

[@eagercadet4059]

let me guess, the same guy who voiced the Elder God in Legacy of Kain also voiced Azrael? EDIT: nevermind, just checked who voice who. Azrael is by Keith Szarabajka while the Elder god is by Tony Jay, my bad but I gotta say when I listen to him as Azrael I can almost hear the Elder God so if there is anyone who can do it I believe Keith can since Tony Jay is........ well...... rip. The man has also voiced the Crow Father in Darksiders 2 so he has a broad voice acting range, also if you've played Dawn of war 2 and then played Darksiders and thought to yourself that Azrael sounds familiar, it's cause he voiced Apollo Diomedes

[@ScarletttheVarlet]

Fun fact: In the novel it's mentioned that Azrael can manipulate the length of his robes to accommodate walking on the ground.

[@MrsJasmyn45]

"The 7th seal was not broken." No, if it was.. you'd be seeing Death, Strife and Fury with War. Not just War alone.

[@canilhan98]

Why did the council set only War up tho? Couldnt they have sentenced all of the horsemen?

[@bbinc.8893]

@@canilhan98 if they set all of them up strife and death would have probably seen it coming and with the seals being pretty much wars thing he was the easiest to set up I think

[@lijv5666]

No. War was the only one with the character to choose duty in name of the balance above else. Casting aside doubts and questions. Besides... The Councel pretty much wants the horsemen out of the way that much is clear by now but with all four of them it would be hard. Dont forget that the council already knew of heavens scheming but had no proof. They simply put a soldier that asks no question into the field as a scapegoat only to prove his innocence. Just as they did with Fury battling the deadly sins hoping they would destroy each other in their respective missions. The Council fears to be overthrown eventually. Lucifer, Samael, Lilith, Corruption and maybe even the merchants like Vulgrim all play their own schemes in a bid for power and ambition and the horsemen being the pawns of it.

[@PartStupid]

@@canilhan98 - The council explains this in the game during a flashback. They said something like "We will accuse one who's honor alone will be enough to seek revenge.". They knew War's honor code would mean he would stop at nothing to clear his name. The Council Could not act against Abbadon even though they knew his scheme and that he was responsible as they had no proof since the seals were reforged by Ulthane and the Armageddon Blade was hidden.

[@michaeld2587]

If there is ever a remake of Soul Reaver, I want Azrael’s voice actor playing the Elder God.

[@bharathrajan9460]

This game looks really good for its age

[@TheBTranz]

Rit Jokeriam Bro your not the only one we all that played this first before the others are saying the same , they messed 2 alllllll the way up completely, and 3 is them trying to fix what they broke when they made 2.

[@exk2217]

@@TheBTranz how the mess 2 up?

[@LostRealm66]

@@TheBTranz 2 was really good, 3 is a dumbsterfire thou

[@CopingDoom]

Lost yeah 3 has been getting mixed reviews mostly negative.

[@glezard212]

@@exk2217 tbh i never finished 2 i got mixed feelings about that one especially since i played the first one before it

[@BlorbHunter]

I've been wanting to say this for a while so... HOLY BALLS HIS WINGS ARE SO HUUUUGE.

[@TheCorrodedMan]

kyuubifox1994 to carry something as big as a human they'd have to be

[@BlorbHunter]

yes, but i think that those long ass feathers make them look absurdly big.

[@dizzywun1950]

pleasures of being an archangel

[@AntiNihilist]

This retroactively has SO much lore going on between the tree and the well of souls being mentioned

[@XxAnneKarolinexX]

Azrael, one of my favorite characters ♥

[@LoneMyth]

Rayane Caroline Hiath in reality he is the worst more evil than lucifer

[@Dramoklos]

he regrets what his done you can hear it in his voice

[@lorenzoceccarelli5405]

The voice acting in this game is soooo good

[@omnimon2230]

You'd think the commanding officers (or whatever) of Heaven's elite warriors would have more discipline than that. I mean, really? To try _deception_ of all things against the _Prince of Lies?_

[@demonpride1975]

+omnimon2230 what baffles me more. is that the charred council does not see all this.

[@omnimon2230]

demonpride1975 Well they did (spoilers) know that Abaddon had defied them with his scheming. From what I gathered, their options of dealing with him were limited.

[@demonpride1975]

omnimon2230 i only have 2 issues with this series. 1. if the charred council was really so hell bent on keeping the balance. why was war punished. 2. when azreal told the truth about abbadon and his involvement. why was war not set free of his punishment. and what i mean by 2, is by christian law. when a contract is fulfilled, (say by selling your soul to th devil, hypothetical) that the magical powers that bind you to said contract get broken. so why was war not released from the watcher.

[@omnimon2230]

+demonpride1975 The Charred Council didn't want to let go of their prized warriors, the Horsemen. Since their authority is second only to that of the Creator, a.k.a. GOD, they expect subservience from all who were made to obey their laws.

[@jedionyx8270]

Both of those questions are answered during this part of the ga,e

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

3:38 Look at this badass. This face screams "You don't wanna mess with me".

[@juniorjenova]

i'm new here,but i must to admit - i start to like "Darksiders" more and more!!!!!!

[@TheHippogriffOfSound]

Get the game. Probably the best investment you'll make.

[@juniorjenova]

Tahja Tomlinson :)

[@behzadmirmozaffari2563]

I see the care, love and workmanship in this game and many others and it makes me happy and proud to have experienced them, to be a gamer! but also, it saddens me how the industry have fallen.

[@beansandproblems]

Fun fact: Liam O'Brien, the voice actor of War also voiced Gaara of the Sand from Naruto

[@graodon]

sKiBbEcK sKiBbLeS that was easy to identify

[@beansandproblems]

Xiaran Well some people might recognize the voice but have a lot of trouble placing it. Just trying to be helpful :)

[@graodon]

fair enough. took me 2 weeks to figure it out

[@Toxic_Nazdan]

Noo what gave that away it wasn't the voice was it noo it coundnt be

[@caiusdrakegaming8087]

@@Toxic_Nazdan No need to be a smart ass, Vanu. Some voice actors actually do sound the same, so it's not too hard to mistake someone. Plus I've heard Liam's voice when he isn't doing a raspy voice like Gaara's or War's. You would never know it was him.

[@nathaliadias5432]

The beams..

[@texteel]

redirect the beams...

[@mr.badenglishspeaker6605]

I hated the blach throne, it was the most frustating level/dungeon in the game. These damn riddles with the portals

[@gordonliddy9418]

Funny how this guys voice is the same as illidans in wow.

[@pauljordan0203]

I guess Azrael knew that Death was about to purify the corruption at the source.

[@RegalRoyalWasTaken]

Paul Jordan Either that or the games run concurrent and the corruption was making it easier to use the souls. I could see Abaddon working with Absalom.

[@heretichodor7958]

I'm a old gamer. I just can say...something like what starts at 3:41 - even with the ending of this game. One of the best!

[@omnimon2230]

When Azrael says, "When the 'First Ones' were cast out" he's not referring to Adam and Eve, is he?

[@bryanallen8851]

omnimon2230 yes he was

[@Insight16718]

@@bryanallen8851 when did he say that

[@alan6031]

@@Insight16718 10:30 I guess

[@PartStupid]

Yeah I do believe it he was talking about Man (starting with Adam and Eve). But eventually the Nephilim put Eden to the sword and tried to take the realm for their own. That was when Death, War, Fury, and Strife all grew sick of the constant cosmic slaughter their kind had been on and submitted to the Charred Council to become their enforcers to restore and maintain balance (and their first mission, after begin given vast power beyond what they had naturally, was to slaughter all of their brethren on the battlefield of Eden and destroy their souls... only one got done though as we find out in DSII).

[@Zanodia]

Illidan looks strange.

[@RexVenge95]

He re-rolled as a Death Knight.

[@RhapsodyDusk]

Despite being a scholar, he actually DOES fight in the Darksiders novel. He uses magic to do it.

[@PartStupid]

Yeah he is the White City's most powerful mage I believe. He has magics even Death was unaware of.

[@defendertitan1429]

I could listen to War all day

[@ligeraku]

what is the name of the music when azrael tell war about breaking the seals

[@MrKlausbaudelaire]

well, he is a guardian as well, he must have a form of attack and defense, considering he has imense magical power

[@MikeTheGamer77]

This is/was such a great game.

[@RhapsodyDusk]

Yes, otherwise there really wouldn't be a novel based on it xD. The novel (The Abomination Vault) is technically a prequel to both Darksiders games and was meant to serve as a promotion to the second game a month before its release. It's a really good read. I recommend it.

[@ligeraku]

What is the name of the music when Azrael tell war about breaking the seals

[@moomoojames5092]

FW Warehouse Went through the same process. Small worlds😭🎁😼😼

[@myktis]

that illidan voice tho

[@V3TS.]

I wouldve loved to see war transform when taking out straga

[@gr8jason806]

He sounds like Illidan

[@herensugex887]

the real azrael waiting

[@niceguyxd13andmorefromrobl56]

Dame its been years i have never plYed it

[@magicmanscott40k]

Still solid. Try it out

[@TheHippogriffOfSound]

Who did you think he was? Azrael is a scholar and those kind of angels do not fight.

[@sebastianplewka680]

Can anyone say, wich soundtrack at 3:35 is ???

[@Blackdragon1331]

That voice reminds me of Asura.

[@richardch.4356]

Well it is the same voice actor

[@cjthelonewolf7410]

hello illidan aka war

[@WHATISUTUBE]

Didn't the game get made first? From my understanding, the game created the concept and everything, so all primary information should come from that.

[@vikramdas2961]

game to be played in the end

[@vichetyeang4281]

Still confused the story line in order. But I still think Darksider 1 is the last event before the 4 Riders united. Darksider 1 It happened last.

[@teroslarone1171]

Vichet yeang the intro to DS1 happened before the events of DS2&3 which took place during the 100years war was imprissoned

[@hail2u77]

@@teroslarone1171 1000 years

[@teroslarone1171]

The Loner in darksoders one the watcher answers wars question of how long he was gone with. „In earth years about a centuri.“

[@magicmanscott40k]

Yeah ure right. Good job figuring that out. Took me till 3 that 1 happened last

[@RegalRoyalWasTaken]

As far as I can tell, the line of events is 3>2>/=1. 4 will probably pick up where three left off and bridge 3 and 2.

[@Ben-fx9kx]

Does the guy who voices war also voice alucard from hellsing?

[@Skullgrin140]

+ben zhong Nope, Liam O'brien plays War. Crispin Freeman played Alucard in Hellsing.

[@zFighterDominate]

@Dennis Larbi azrael is the angel if death

[@leileiwang9052]

accordingly

[@athan336]

explain difference of death and archangel of death

[@natedagreat19]

athan336 the only thing I can discern is their job description. Death is as his name suggests, the Physical embodiment of death itself. While Azriel is the archangel of the dead themselves, or at least their souls? But it’s repetitive because Death also runs into the King of the Dead whom actually leads Death to the souls of humanity, who Az is suppose be the guardian of. It’s a bit convoluted.

[@RegalRoyalWasTaken]

Death brings death, Azrael watches over it. The only active thing he did Death wise, assuming the Old Testament of the Bible is fully canon, was the thing where he killed the firstborn of every non-Israelite in Egypt. Beyond that he seems to mainly watch over and keep an eye on the flow of souls in and out of this world, as War claims no souls leave or enter the world without him aware of it.

[@andytemp5788]

Hey war really sounds like gaara

[@Catdogomeow]

Kinda odd , should not the horsemen of death and azrael be the same thing = DEATH

[@georgejudge6437]

Actually both Azrael and Samael are Angels of Death. I guess the writers' brilliance that they both Guard the gate to the well of souls. Also , the Horseman of Death isn't the Angel of Death. The 2 are separate entities , at least in the Bible.

[@EG-kx4vp]

illidan .... is that u??

[@BlackALLucian]

Is anyone for certain if Azrael is "Nigh Omnipotent" in this game or video??? They say Archangels are somewhat Nigh Omnipotent, right?

[@UltraAnimaniac101]

+Al Jairo No.

[@BlackALLucian]

***** How do you know?

[@UltraAnimaniac101]

Al Jairo I played the game and no one other than samael is shown to be omnipotent. Even Azrael didn't know the event of breaking the seal would lead.

[@BlackALLucian]

***** I really think Samael was "Nigh Omnipotent" in both games. And Azrael May have been Nigh Omnipotent at some point, because since he was able to hide the Garden Of Eden in a different realm in DS1 and only War was able to recognize it. Not to mention Death is probably Nigh Omnipotent as well, he defeated Samael for the demon key.

[@UltraAnimaniac101]

Al Jairo Oh sorry I was mixing omipotent with all knowing in which case no. If these beign did have such power then they would be more powerful and nearly unstobbable in the game. Azrael being able to hide Eden doesn't meaan he's one of the strongest characters otherwise he wouldn't have lost and been captured.

[@jbabylucus1641]

Azrael arch angel of death vs Nephilim Death the horseman

[@erevos217]

death of course.

[@OriginalKasym]

Azrael is just a guardian of the Well of Souls. I don't think he has any real power over death, and even if he did, none that could match The Pale Rider

[@YugiohMaster1987]

@@OriginalKasym Funny enough, Samael "was" an Archangel of Death along with Azrael, before his fall.

[@BlackALLucian]

My animation will be something like this. I wish they had put more filers in to this, to make it more realistic.

[@ambidex5383]

Are you kidding me? You LITERALLY didn't show how to free him.

[@dennislarbi8084]

does azreal ever fight the "Angel Of Death" title isnt rlly scaring me

[@PartStupid]

In the Darksiders novel "The Abomination Vault" he does a lot of fighting actually. But he is a long range Mage so nothing super up close and physical. He had magics that surprised and impressed even Death in the book. It is on Amazon as and Audio Book, it is pretty good if you like the Darksiders lore and world.

[@PartStupid]

Sorry just realized this was 8 years ago LMAO!

[@MaddySamun]

darksiders 1 still feels like it better in all aspects be it script writing gameplay story than darksiders 3

[@magicmanscott40k]

Probably because war meets all the major characters I'm the plot. These guys caused the apocalypse while fury witness the aftermath. I feel like all the games are good, they just changed the style to fit the story of each game. 1 being during and after everything has fallen, 2 before everything happened, 3 explore the earth kingdom before the humans got wiped out. Plus fury isn't supposed to be the smart one so it makes sense that the writing is dumb down. Even so, I found her a joy to listen too.

[@fgnnl4204]

Is that Mark Hamil I hear?

[@jonathanm9986]

Yes that’s him

[@tonyandrew1729]

Is watcher's voice was played by the joker?

[@inflamedsin1713]

Yes

[@wyamccor]

Mark Hamill

[@jarmenkill1399]

angel of death one of strongest angels after the arch angel gabrial THQ missing with angels so angels miss with them and shutdown them

[@sharilshahed6106]

Nah its here

[@YugiohMaster1987]

From biblical mythology and Quranic Michael and Azrael are considered to be the most powerful archangels (after Lucifer's fall). Then Samael (which in Judaism is a separate Archangel, but in Christian mythology Samael is Lucifer. With Lucifer just being a Babylonian title for "Morning Star/Light Bringer" which is what they called their Kings), Gabriel comes directly after those 3, seeing as he's the Archangel of Knowledge, Prophecy and Ministry. Then Raphael Davael Uriel Ariel

[@benjiemanlapaz6356]

hey in fact no one is able to break the 7 seal only the Lamb of God is able to break the 7 seal ( no one on heaven angel and in the earth people and under the earth demon are worthy to break the 7 seal )

[@RegalRoyalWasTaken]

Eh, pestilence and conquest are replaced by fury and strife. Clearly artistic liberties were taken. It’s still a really fucking good game.

[@benjiemanlapaz6356]

+Robzilla agree with you bro

[@HeartBreakJ13]

War is the shit

[@kevinsjkim]

PEG #ANDRONIS

[@okeithmartin]

...👿😾👍!!!2019.

[@lotuswar]

I farted

[@zabisidiqkhil5726]

I am not amused by the terms, i wish different ones were used. "Angel of death", too powerful to be givin in to small fry demons, also no comic ever makes sence. Angel of death takes all peoples souls who are due death. So if the angel of death is dead or not working how come people die lol. anyways this is the most simplest question which no comic so far can answer. Death will die on the day judgement and when it does it will actually mean no more deaths, you either go to hell, Heaven, or in between. those who entres heaven will never entre Hell but some of those who entres hell will promote to Heaven after they have paid for the sins. And those with permanent/great sinners like Chuchhill/Hittler/Natanyaho/Bush/Obama etc will remain within it forever in hell.

[@alexanderdaviescastle8134]

This universe doesn't follow any of those rules

[@lucianwong420]

I liked the game until this part. These stupid portals.