Le Sentier de la damnation (Diablo)

The atmosphere really immerses readers into a world teeming with danger and moral ambiguity. I'm curious what influenced Mel Odom to craft such a intense and foreboding setting.

The way magic is portrayed as dangerous and costly added a layer of tension I didn’t expect. How did others interpret the role of magic in shaping characters' choices?

The characters seemed morally complex, struggling with their darker impulses. Did anyone else see this as a commentary on the nature of evil and the possibility of redemption?