War of the Ancients (instance)

War of the Ancients is an upcoming raid in the Caverns of Time, planned to be released some time during World of Warcraft: Cataclysm as part of the progression on to the fight against Deathwing. It will feature a pre-Sundering Kalimdor, set over ten thousand years in the past, during the Burning Legion's first invasion of Azeroth.

It is currently unknown if the instance will follow the events from Warcraft III's manual, the novel trilogy, or a new version.

Speculation
War of the Ancients was previously mentioned as part of the Cataclysm release schedule. With the delay of the Firelands until Patch 4.2.0 and no word on the status of the Abyssal Maw encounters, the exact status of this raid is unclear. However, countless characters from a variety of sources may make an appearance in the instance when it is released.

Possible NPCs

 * Rhonin, Krasus and Broxigar
 * Illidan Stormrage, Malfurion Stormrage and Tyrande Whisperwind
 * Shandris Feathermoon and the Sisterhood of Elune
 * Lord Ravencrest, Desdel Stareye, Jarod Shadowsong and Kaldorei Resistance
 * Cenarius, Malorne and the other ancients
 * Alexstrasza, Neltharion, Ysera, Malygos and Soridormi

Possible bosses

 * Xavius
 * Hakkar the Houndmaster
 * Mannoroth
 * Archimonde
 * Varo'then
 * Queen Azshara
 * Sargeras
 * Deathwing
 * Azzinoth