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− | |name = Old Gods forces |
+ | | name = Old Gods' forces |
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+ | | image = Old Gods' Forces.jpg |
+ | | caption = Clockwise from top left: [[The Prophet Skeram]], [[Deathwing]], [[Queen Azshara]], [[Warlord Zon'ozz]], [[Emberscar the Devourer]], and [[Ragnaros]]. |
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− | |caption = The Twilight Citadel |
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+ | [[Old God]]s: |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|OldGod}}{{RaceIcon|GiantEye}} {{NPC||C'Thun}}<br/> |
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+ | *{{NPC||C'Thun|icon=OldGod|icon2=GiantEye}} (defeated) |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|Yogg-Saron}}{{RaceIcon|Vrykul|Female}} {{NPC||Yogg-Saron}}<br/> |
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+ | *{{NPC||Yogg-Saron|icon=Yogg-Saron|icon2=Vrykul Female}} (defeated) |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|OldGod}} {{NPC||N'Zoth}}<br/> |
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+ | *{{NPC||N'Zoth|icon=N'Zoth}}{{KIA}} |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|OldGod}} {{npc||Y'Shaarj}} † |
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+ | *{{NPC||Y'Shaarj|icon=Y'Shaarj}}{{KIA}} |
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− | |leaders = |
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+ | *{{NPC||G'huun|icon=G'huun}}{{KIA}} |
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− | {{RaceIcon|NagaSeaWitch}} {{NPC||Queen Azshara||Azshara}}<br/> |
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+ | | leaders = [[#Secondary leaders|See below]] |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Satyr}} [[Xavius]]<br/> |
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+ | | fleaders = [[#Former leaders|See below]] |
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− | {{RaceIcon|FandralFire}} [[Fandral Staghelm]] †<br> |
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+ | | races = |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Deathwing}} {{NPC||Deathwing}} †<br> |
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+ | {{Race|OldGod}}<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Rend}} {{npc||Rend Blackhand}} †<br> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Twilight Father]] †<br> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Titan|Male}} {{NPC||Loken}} †<br> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Cho'gall}} [[Cho'gall]] †<br> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}} {{NPC||Emperor Vek'nilash||Vek'nilash}} †<br> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}} {{NPC||Emperor Vek'lor||Vek'lor}} †<br> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Mantid}} [[Paragons of the Klaxxi]] †<br> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Garrosh}} [[Garrosh Hellscream]] |
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− | |races = {{Race|Old God}}<br/> |
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{{Race|Naga}}<br/> |
{{Race|Naga}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|FacelessOne}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessoftheDeep}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessShadoweaver}} [[N'raqi]] |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral2}} [[C'Thrax]] |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|K'thir}} [[K'thir]] |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|MercilessOne}} [[Merciless one]]<br/> |
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+ | {{Race|Elemental}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|MoltenGiant}} [[Molten giant]] |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|FireHawk}} [[Fire hawk]] |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Djinni}} [[Djinn]] |
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+ | {{Race|Aqir}}<br/> |
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{{Race|Qiraji}}<br/> |
{{Race|Qiraji}}<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|FacelessOne}} [[Faceless]]<br/> |
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− | {{Race|Blackdragonflight|notext}} [[Black dragonflight|Black dragonkin]]<br/> |
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− | {{Race|Twilightdragonflight|notext}} [[Twilight dragonflight|Twilight dragonkin]]<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|IronDwarf}} [[Iron dwarf]]<br/> |
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− | {{Race|Elemental}}<br/> |
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{{Race|Mantid}}<br/> |
{{Race|Mantid}}<br/> |
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+ | {{Race|Blackdragonflight|notext}} [[Black dragonflight|Black dragonkin]]<br/> |
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− | {{Race|Sha}}<br/> |
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− | {{Race| |
+ | {{Race|Chromaticdragonflight|notext}} [[Chromatic dragonflight|Chomatic dragonkin]]<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|Lethon}}{{RaceIcon|Emeriss}}{{RaceIcon|DragonNightmare}} [[Nightmare dragonflight|Nightmare dragonkin]]<br> |
− | {{Race| |
+ | {{Race|Infinitedragonflight|notext}} [[Infinite dragonflight|Infinite dragonkin]]<br/> |
+ | {{Race|Twilightdragonflight|notext}} [[Twilight dragonflight|Twilight dragonkin]]<br/> |
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− | {{Race|Ogre}}<br/> |
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+ | {{Race|Ogre}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|OgreMage}}{{Race|Ogre mage}}<br/> |
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{{RaceIcon|Gronn}} [[Gronn]]<br/> |
{{RaceIcon|Gronn}} [[Gronn]]<br/> |
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{{RaceIcon|Ettin}} [[Ettin]]<br/> |
{{RaceIcon|Ettin}} [[Ettin]]<br/> |
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− | {{Race|Ogre mage}}<br/> |
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{{RaceIcon|Flamewaker}} [[Flamewaker]]<br/> |
{{RaceIcon|Flamewaker}} [[Flamewaker]]<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|DruidoftheFlame|Male}}{{RaceIcon|DruidoftheFlame|Female}} [[Night elf]]<br/> |
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+ | {{Race|Human}}<br/> |
+ | {{Race|Orc}}<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|DruidoftheFlame|Male}}{{RaceIcon|DruidoftheFlame|Female}} [[Night Elves]]<br/> |
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− | {{ |
+ | {{Race|DarkIronDwarf|notext}} [[Dark Iron dwarf]]<br/> |
− | {{RaceIcon|Dragonmaw|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Dragonmaw|Female}} [[Orcs]]<br> |
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− | {{Race|DarkIronDwarf|notext}} [[Dark Iron Clan|Dark Iron]]<br/> |
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{{Race|ForestTroll|notext}} [[Forest troll]]<br/> |
{{Race|ForestTroll|notext}} [[Forest troll]]<br/> |
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{{Race|Sandtroll|notext}} [[Sandfury troll]]<br/> |
{{Race|Sandtroll|notext}} [[Sandfury troll]]<br/> |
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+ | {{Race|BloodTroll}}<br/> |
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+ | {{Race|Zandalari}}<br/> |
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{{Race|Murloc}}<br/> |
{{Race|Murloc}}<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|DeepSeaMurloc}} [[Deep |
+ | {{RaceIcon|DeepSeaMurloc}} [[Deep sea murloc]]<br/> |
{{Race|Centaur}}<br/> |
{{Race|Centaur}}<br/> |
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{{Race|Vrykul}}<br/> |
{{Race|Vrykul}}<br/> |
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{{Race|Neferset}}<br/> |
{{Race|Neferset}}<br/> |
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{{RaceIcon|ObsidianDestroyer}} [[Obsidian Destroyer]]<br/> |
{{RaceIcon|ObsidianDestroyer}} [[Obsidian Destroyer]]<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|IronDwarf}} [[Iron dwarf]]<br/> |
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{{RaceIcon|IronGiant}} [[Iron giant]]<br/> |
{{RaceIcon|IronGiant}} [[Iron giant]]<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|IronVrykul|Male}} [[Iron |
+ | {{RaceIcon|IronVrykul|Male}} [[Iron vrykul]]<br/> |
{{RaceIcon|Arakkoa}} [[Arakkoa]]<br/> |
{{RaceIcon|Arakkoa}} [[Arakkoa]]<br/> |
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{{RaceIcon|Anubisath}} [[Anubisath]]<br/> |
{{RaceIcon|Anubisath}} [[Anubisath]]<br/> |
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{{RaceIcon|MercilessOne}} [[Merciless one]]<br/> |
{{RaceIcon|MercilessOne}} [[Merciless one]]<br/> |
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{{Race|Satyr}}<br/> |
{{Race|Satyr}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|Drogbar}} [[Drogbar]]<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|OldGodLesser}} [[Haunt]]<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|OozeOldGod}} [[Ooze]]<br/> |
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{{Alliance}}{{Horde}} Races of former members from [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]] |
{{Alliance}}{{Horde}} Races of former members from [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]] |
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+ | | capital = [[Ny'alotha]]{{KIA}} |
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− | |capital= [[Twilight Citadel]], [[Ulduar]], [[Ahn'qiraj]], [[Nazjatar]], [[Rift of Aln]] |
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+ | | fcapital = [[Y'Shaarj]]'s temple city<ref>{{Ref WoWCV1|29|37}}</ref> |
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− | |capitals = [[Neferset City]], [[Grizzlemaw]], [[Zul'Farrak]], [[Blackrock Spire]] |
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+ | | capitals = [[Ahn'Qiraj]], [[Heart of Fear]], [[Rift of Aln]], [[Nazjatar]] |
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− | |base = [[Twilight Highlands]], [[Ulduar]], [[Silithus]], [[The Rift]], [[Skywall]], [[Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom]], [[Firelands]], [[Twilight Realm]], [[Emerald Nightmare]], [[Blackfathom Deeps]] and [[Rift of Aln]]. |
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+ | | fcapitals = [[Ulduar]] |
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− | |theater = [[Elemental Plane]], [[Twilight Realm]], [[Outland]], [[Emerald Dream]] and [[Azeroth]]. |
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+ | | base = [[Twilight Citadel]], [[Darkwhisper Gorge]], [[Twilight Realm]], [[Grim Batol]], [[Klaxxi'vess]] |
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− | |language = [[Faceless (language)|Faceless]] |
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+ | | fbase = [[Blackrock Spire]], [[Skywall]], [[Firelands]], [[Stonecore]], [[Neferset City]], [[Zul'Farrak]], [[Blackfathom Deeps]] |
+ | | theater = [[Azeroth]], [[Elemental Plane]], [[Twilight Realm]], [[Outland]], [[Great Dark Beyond]] |
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− | |pop = Claimed to "Number in the millions" prior to the [[Pandaren Campaign]]<ref>[[Karsh Steelbender#Quotes|Karsh Steelbender Quotes]]</ref> |
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+ | | affiliation = [[Void lord]]s |
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− | |status = Mostly defeated |
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+ | | language = [[Shath'Yar]], [[Nazja]], [[Qiraji (language)|Qiraji]], [[Kalimag]], [[Common (language)|Common]], [[Draconic]], [[Orcish (language)|Orcish]], various others |
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+ | | membership = Claimed to "Number in the millions" prior to the invasion on [[Pandaria]]<ref>[[Karsh Steelbender#Quotes|Karsh Steelbender quotes]]</ref> |
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+ | | status = Active |
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+ | {{QuoteWiki|It is a small matter to control the mind of the weak... for I bear allegiance to powers untouched by time, unmoved by fate. No force on this world or beyond harbors the strength to bend our knee... not even the mighty [[Burning Legion|Legion]]!|[[Harbinger Skyriss]]}} |
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− | The '''forces of the Old Gods''' are a vaguely united faction of all the entities and organizations that serve the [[Old Gods]]. |
+ | The '''forces of the Old Gods''', known in ancient times as the '''[[Black Empire]]''',<ref>Chris Metzen, ''Mists of Pandaria'' launch party, 2012</ref> are a vaguely united faction of all the entities and organizations that serve the [[Old Gods]]. In [[Shattering|recent times]] its members either serve the Old Gods directly or had allied with [[Deathwing]], to achieve their own objectives with the support of the Old Gods. |
− | Although they suffered a |
+ | Although they suffered a [[War between the titans and the Old Gods|crushing defeat]] long ago at the hands of the [[Pantheon]], and the Old Gods along with most of their minions had been imprisoned, the Old Gods' activities on [[Azeroth]] have been steadily increasing, culminating in the [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]], when they launched a [[war against Deathwing|major offensive]] in an attempt to escape their prisons, crush opposition and return to power, until eventually being pushed back by [[Horde]] and [[Alliance]] forces. |
==Membership== |
==Membership== |
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+ | ===Major members=== |
====Old Gods' creatures and creations==== |
====Old Gods' creatures and creations==== |
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+ | [[File:CThunPreHistory.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Black Empire]] on the young Azeroth. Likely showing [[C'Thun]].]] |
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− | The Old Gods have spawned and favoured many creatures throughout the ages for their servitude: |
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+ | The Old Gods have spawned and favored many creatures throughout the ages for their servitude: |
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− | * {{RaceIcon|FacelessOne}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessoftheDeep}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessShadoweaver}} [[Faceless one|Faceless]] - Mysterious monsters related and often employed as soldiers by the Old Gods.<ref>[[Quest:Proof of Demise: Herald Volazj]]</ref> |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|FacelessOne}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessoftheDeep}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessShadoweaver}}{{RaceIcon|K'thir}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral}}{{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral2}} [[N'raqi]] - A monstrous race that arose from the organic matter that seeped from the Old Gods' blighted forms during the primordial era of Azeroth, commonly known as the '''faceless ones'''. They are divided in three major types: regular n'raqi, smaller ones called [[k'thir]], and [[C'Thrax]]xi, monstrous warbringers far larger and more resilient than other lesser n'raqi. [[Erudax]], [[Uul'gyneth]], [[General Vezax]] and [[Warlord Zon'ozz]] are notable C'Thraxxi, while [[Soggoth the Slitherer]] is a very huge regular n'raqi. |
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− | * {{RaceIcon|MercilessOne}} [[Merciless one]]s - Aquatic parasitic aberrations that appear with other servants.<ref>[[Mindbender Ghur'sha]]</ref> |
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+ | *{{Race|Aqir}} - [[Insectoid]]s of incredible resilience and strength sharing the same origin with the n'raqi. After millennia, they evolved into three distinct races: the [[nerubian]]s of [[Azjol-Nerub]], the [[qiraji]] of [[Ahn'Qiraj]], and the [[mantid]] of [[Manti'vess]]. Armies of the original aqir race still exist today and are loyal to [[N'Zoth]]. |
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− | * {{RaceIcon|Sha}} [[Sha]] - Fragments of Y'Shaarj's power used to curse the land currently known as [[Pandaria]], created shortly before he was killed by the [[Titans]]. They are seven manifestations of negative emotions: Anger, Doubt, Despair, Fear, Hatred, Pride, Violence - a reference to Y'Shaarj's seven heads. |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|MercilessOne}} [[Merciless one]]s - Aquatic parasitic aberrations that appear with other servants.<ref>[[Mindbender Ghur'sha]]</ref> |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|Leviathan}}{{RaceIcon|Leviathan2}} [[Leviathan Kraken|Leviathan kraken]] - Some of them serve the Old Gods, controlled by the [[Naga]]. [[Ozumat]] is their patriarch. |
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− | * [[Forgotten one]] - Beings with great size bound to the Old Gods. {{NPC||Soggoth the Slitherer}}, {{NPC||Go'rath}}, {{NPC||Shu'ma}} and {{NPC||Iso'rath}} are thought to be Forgotten ones. |
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+ | *[[Maw creature]]s - Beings bound to the Old Gods with a giant maw. Their name may be "[[forgotten one]]s". |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Hydra}} [[Hydra#Azeroth Hydras|Azerothian hydras]] - [[Hydra]]s in Azeroth are found along the coasts of Darkshore, Ashenvale and Dustwallow Marsh, and were also found in Azshara before the [[Shattering]]. Some seem to be intelligent and might be the favored pets or servants of the Old Gods. [[Aku'mai]] carries within him a small measure of the Old Gods' power.<ref>[[Aku'mai the Devourer#Adventure Guide]]</ref> Another notable example is [[Kai'ju Gahz'rilla]]. |
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+ | ====Twilight's Hammer==== |
+ | [[File:Twilight Citadel TCG.jpg|thumb|left|The Twilight Citadel]] |
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− | The Twilight's Hammer Cult is a former orcish clan of the planet [[Draenor]] that has turned into a destructive cult hell-bent on reshaping the world of Azeroth. Originally based in Silithus, in the midst of the cataclysm they have been found recruiting members of both the Alliance and the Horde with doomsayers proclaiming the imminent destruction of the world itself and promising its members glory and power. Other than the Horde and Alliance they have influenced weaker or desperate factions, including the almost extinct sand trolls and the rebellious dark iron dwarves. Led by Cho'gall and the [[Twilight Council]], they attempt to claim the [[Twilight Highlands]] for the Old Gods who they believe to be the world's true masters, and eventually all of Azeroth itself.<ref>[[The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm]]</ref> More recently with the fall of [[Cho'gall]] at the hands of Azeroth's champions [[Archbishop Benedictus]], now dubbing himself the "Twilight Father", and later the "Twilight Prophet", has risen to guide the remains of the cult. |
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+ | The [[Twilight's Hammer]] Cult was originally a clan composed of the [[pale orc]]s of the planet [[Draenor]] founded by the ogre-mage [[Cho'gall]] as a destructive cult hell-bent on bringing about the apocalypse. Based in [[Silithus]] since the defeat of the Horde during the Second War, in the midst of the cataclysm they have been found recruiting members of both the Alliance and the Horde with doomsayers proclaiming the imminent destruction of the world itself and promising its members glory and power. Other than the Horde and Alliance they have influenced weaker or desperate factions, including the almost extinct sand trolls and the rebellious Dark Iron dwarves. Led by Cho'gall and the [[Twilight Council]], they attempt to claim the [[Twilight Highlands]] for the Old Gods who they believe to be the world's true masters, and eventually all of Azeroth itself.<ref>[[The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm]]</ref> More recently with the fall of Cho'gall at the hands of Azeroth's [[adventurer|champions]] [[Archbishop Benedictus]], now dubbing himself the "Twilight Father", and later the "Twilight Prophet", has risen to guide the remains of the cult but eventually he is taken down as well and the clan was been splintered. Some have traveled to the [[Tyr's Fall|tomb]] of the heroic [[titanic watcher]] [[Tyr]], hidden beneath the [[Whispering Forest]] in [[Tirisfal Glades]]. There, led by an [[Twilight Deacon Farthing|former Alliance bishop and now traitor]], they attempt to resurrect a C'Thrax named [[Zakajz the Corruptor]] using [[Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire]]. Another branch was found attacking [[Deepholm]] alongside the remnants of the [[twilight dragonflight]], led by [[Zeryxia]], who hears the whispers of [[Sintharia]]. |
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− | *Led by {{RaceIcon|Cultist|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Cultist|Female}} [[Twilight Council|The Twilight Council]]. |
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+ | *Led by the {{RaceIcon|Cultist|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Cultist|Female}} [[Twilight Council]]. Historical leaders include {{NPC||Cho'gall||icon=Cho'gall}}, {{NPC||Archbishop Benedictus|icon=Benedictus}}, {{NPC||Twilight Deacon Farthing|icon=Cultist Male}}, {{NPC||Zeryxia||icon=DrakeTwilight}} and {{NPC||Burglosh the Earthbreaker|icon=Ogre2 Male}}. |
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*The Cult has many members of different races, many of them traitors of their own nations: |
*The Cult has many members of different races, many of them traitors of their own nations: |
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**{{Alliance}}{{Horde}} [[Mortal]] betrayers from [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]]. |
**{{Alliance}}{{Horde}} [[Mortal]] betrayers from [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]]. |
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− | **{{Race|Ogre mage|notext}}{{Race|Ogre}} - Many are attracted by the promises of power of Cho'gall. |
+ | **{{Race|Ogre mage|notext}}{{RaceIcon|OgreMage}}{{Race|Ogre}} - Many are attracted by the promises of power of Cho'gall. |
***[[Mo'grosh clan]] |
***[[Mo'grosh clan]] |
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− | ***[[Bloodeye clan]]<ref name="Q:O&E">[[ |
+ | ***[[Bloodeye clan]]<ref name="Q:O&E">[[Ogres & Ettins]]</ref> |
− | **{{RaceIcon|Gronn}} [[Gronn]] - While many were enslaved some joined the cult, notably |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|Gronn}} [[Gronn]] - While many were enslaved and some joined the cult, notably [[Skullcrusher the Mountain]].<ref>[[Skullcrusher the Mountain (quest)]]</ref> |
− | **{{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Male}}{{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Female}} [[Dark Iron]] - Some decided to stay loyal the [[Twilight Hammer]] and |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Male}}{{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Female}} [[Dark Iron clan]] - Some decided to stay loyal the [[Twilight Hammer]] and [[Ragnaros]]. |
− | **{{RaceIcon|SandTroll|Male}}{{RaceIcon|SandTroll|Female}} [[ |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|SandTroll|Male}}{{RaceIcon|SandTroll|Female}} [[Sandfury tribe]] - Allied with the [[Twilight's Hammer]] in a desperate attempt.<ref>[[Water They Up To?]]</ref> |
− | **{{RaceIcon|Vrykul|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Vrykul|Female}} [[Vrykul]] - Seen as |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|Vrykul|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Vrykul|Female}} [[Vrykul]] - Seen as the elite units led by [[Warmaster Blackhorn]]. |
− | **{{RaceIcon|AscendantFire}}{{RaceIcon|AscendantEarth}}{{RaceIcon|AscendantWater}}{{RaceIcon|AscendantAir}} [[Ascendant]] - Various mortals have joined the cult, attracted by the promise to ascend and "reborn" as [[elemental ascendant]]s.<ref name="EJ">[[Encounter Journal]]</ref> The |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|AscendantFire}}{{RaceIcon|AscendantEarth}}{{RaceIcon|AscendantWater}}{{RaceIcon|AscendantAir}} [[Ascendant]] - Various mortals have joined the cult, attracted by the promise to ascend and "reborn" as [[elemental ascendant]]s.<ref name="EJ">[[Encounter Journal]]</ref> The [[Ascendant Council]] judged which mortal where worthy of Elemental Ascension.<ref name="EJ"/> |
− | *{{Race|Elemental}} - Many [[elemental]]s are under servitude of the [[Twilight Hammer]]. |
+ | *{{Race|Elemental}} - Many [[elemental]]s are under servitude of the [[Twilight Hammer]]. |
− | **{{RaceIcon|BoundAir}}{{RaceIcon|BoundEarth}}{{RaceIcon|BoundFire}}{{RaceIcon|BoundWater}} [[Bound elemental]]s - Many have been found enslaved by [[Twilight's Hammer]] members. |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|BoundAir}}{{RaceIcon|BoundEarth}}{{RaceIcon|BoundFire}}{{RaceIcon|BoundWater}} [[Bound elemental]]s - Many have been found enslaved by [[Twilight's Hammer]] members. |
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+ | ====[[Y'Shaarj]]'s forces==== |
+ | =====The [[Mantid Empire]]===== |
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− | Neltharion the Earthwarder<ref name="HWC1M4">[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/lore/story-so-far/chapter-1/4#readmode The History of Warcraft - Chapter I: Mythos, pg 4]</ref> was corrupted during the War of the Ancients into the service of the Old Gods with his dragonflight and renamed himself Deathwing.<ref name="HWC1M6">[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/lore/story-so-far/chapter-1/6#readmode The History of Warcraft - Chapter I: Mythos, pg 6]</ref>However he suffered wounds too great in the events of the [[Day of the Dragon]] and had to retreat into Deepholm to heal himself<ref>[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/stonecore.html Dungeon: Stonecore]</ref>, where he beat the stone dragons into submission to serve him.<ref name="Q:DSM">[[Quest:Don't. Stop. Moving.]]</ref> In his absence, his mate Sintharia and their children Onyxia and Nefarian took over his dragonflight. With the Cataclysm, Deathwing and his flight returned and resurrected Sinestra and Nefarian as undead, the latter which resurrected his sister Onyxia. Reinforced by Sinestra's creation the Twilight Dragonflight, they allied with the elemental lords Ragnaros of the Firelands and Al'akir of the Skywall, and together with the Twilight's Hammer they work to bring the [[Hour of Twilight]].<ref name="EJ">[[Encounter Journal]]</ref><br> Many other dragonkin have been corrupted and changed by the old gods.<br> |
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+ | Living in what is now called [[Pandaria]], the mantid are the oldest inhabitants of the western part of the continent and followers of a dead Old God Y'Shaarj. Throughout countless millennia, they awaited for his return, until his heart was discovered and subsequently revived by [[Garrosh Hellscream]]. |
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− | *Led by {{RaceIcon|Deathwing}} [[Deathwing]]. |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|MantidQueen}} [[Grand Empress Shek'zeer]] was the ruler of the empire until she was deposed by the [[Klaxxi]]. |
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− | *{{Race|Blackdragonflight}} - Along with their aspect, many dragons fell to the madness of the Old Gods.<br> |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|MantidVizier}} [[Imperial Vizier Zor'lok]] was the unwaveringly loyal Voice of the Empress. |
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− | *{{Race|Chromaticdragonflight}} - An experimental [[dragonflight]] intended to rule all others, created by [[Nefarian]]. |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Mantid}}{{RaceIcon|MantidVizier}} The [[Klaxxi]] is an ancient organization that possibly began as a priesthood of some sort, dedicated to Y'Shaarj. |
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− | *{{Race|Twilightdragonflight}} - A very deadly dragonflight intended to destroy all life on Azeroth, created by [[Sintharia]]. |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|Mantid}} [[Paragons of the Klaxxi]] are the most gifted Klaxxi from many generations, encased in amber in order to preserve them for a time when their aid is required. They joined {{NPC||Garrosh Hellscream}} in the [[Underhold]] in order to protect the [[Heart of Y'Shaarj]]. |
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+ | ====[[N'Zoth]]'s forces==== |
+ | [[File:Zon'ozz TCG.jpg|thumbnail|left|[[Warlord Zon'ozz]], commander of N'Zoth's ancient armies.]] |
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− | {{Race|InfiniteDragonflight}} - The meddlesome force focused on destroying the true timeway. They are helping the [[Old Gods]] to bring about the [[Hour of Twilight]],<ref name=Thrall>{{ref book |author= Golden, Christie |authorlink= Christie Golden |title= [[Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects]]| }}</ref> though their reasons for doing so are not entirely clear. |
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+ | Countless ages ago, N'Zoth's armies waged endless war against the forces of [[C'Thun]] and [[Yogg-Saron]]. They still serve N'Zoth after millennia have passed.<ref>[[Warlord Zon'ozz#Adventure Guide]]</ref> |
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− | *Led by {{RaceIcon|Murozond}} {{npc||Murozond}}. |
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− | * {{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} {{npc||Aedelas Blackmoore}} from alternate timeline, agent of Infinite Dragonflight and the Twilight Father. |
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+ | =====[[Deathwing]] [[Dragonkin]]{{KIA}}===== |
+ | [[File:Deathwing_Cataclysm.jpg|thumbnail|[[Deathwing]], herald of the Old Gods]] |
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+ | Neltharion the Earthwarder<ref name="HWC1M4">[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/lore/story-so-far/chapter-1/4#readmode The History of Warcraft - Chapter I: Mythos, pg 4] (dead link)</ref> was corrupted during the War of the Ancients into the service of the Old Gods with his dragonflight and renamed himself Deathwing.<ref name="HWC1M6">[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/lore/story-so-far/chapter-1/6#readmode The History of Warcraft - Chapter I: Mythos, pg 6] (dead link)</ref> However he suffered wounds too great in the events of the [[Day of the Dragon]] and had to retreat into Deepholm to heal himself,<ref>[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/stonecore.html Dungeon: Stonecore]</ref> where he beat the stone dragons into submission to serve him.<ref name="Q:DSM">[[Don't. Stop. Moving.]]</ref> In his absence, his mate Sintharia and their children Onyxia and Nefarian took over his dragonflight. With the Cataclysm, Deathwing and his flight returned and resurrected Sinestra and Nefarian as undead, the latter which resurrected his sister Onyxia. Reinforced by Sinestra's creation the [[Twilight dragonflight|Twilight Dragonflight]], they allied with the elemental lords Ragnaros of the Firelands and Al'akir of the Skywall, and together with the Twilight's Hammer they work to bring the [[Hour of Twilight]].<ref name="EJ" /><br> Many other dragonkin have been corrupted and changed by the old gods. |
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+ | *Led by {{RaceIcon|Deathwing}} [[Deathwing]]. |
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+ | *{{Race|Blackdragonflight|notext}} [[Black dragonflight|Black dragonkin]] - Along with their aspect, many dragons of the [[Black dragonflight]] fell to the madness of the [[Old Gods]]. |
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+ | *{{Race|Chromaticdragonflight|notext}} [[Chromatic dragonflight]] - An experimental [[dragonflight]] intended to rule all others, created by [[Nefarian]]. |
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+ | *{{Race|Twilightdragonflight|notext}} [[Twilight dragonflight]] - A very deadly dragonflight intended to destroy all life on Azeroth, created by [[Sintharia]]. |
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+ | ======The [[Dark Horde]]{{KIA}}====== |
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The [[Dark Horde]] is a renegade group of various races made of troops from the [[Old Horde]] that managed to avoid capture and reject the leadership of the [[Horde]]. Now under the control of [[Nefarian]] and the [[Black Dragonflight]], they are based around [[Blackrock Mountain]] and have forces from [[Elwynn Forest]] to the [[Wetlands]], though they are stronger in the [[Burning Steppes]]. The Dark Horde wages war against both the Alliance and the Horde, and used to fight the [[Dark Iron clan]] and its master [[Ragnaros]] until the return of Deathwing and his alliance with the Elemental Lord of fire. |
The [[Dark Horde]] is a renegade group of various races made of troops from the [[Old Horde]] that managed to avoid capture and reject the leadership of the [[Horde]]. Now under the control of [[Nefarian]] and the [[Black Dragonflight]], they are based around [[Blackrock Mountain]] and have forces from [[Elwynn Forest]] to the [[Wetlands]], though they are stronger in the [[Burning Steppes]]. The Dark Horde wages war against both the Alliance and the Horde, and used to fight the [[Dark Iron clan]] and its master [[Ragnaros]] until the return of Deathwing and his alliance with the Elemental Lord of fire. |
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− | *Led by Warchief {{RaceIcon|Rend}} |
+ | *Led by Warchief {{RaceIcon|Rend}} [[Rend Blackhand]] and controlled by {{RaceIcon|Nefarian}} [[Nefarian]].<ref name="BRS">[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/zone/blackrock-spire/ Blackrock Spire]</ref> |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|OrcGray|Male}}{{RaceIcon|OrcGray|Female}} [[Orc]]s - Many clans believe that [[Rend Blackhand]] is the true warchief and follow his command: |
**[[Blackrock clan|Blackrock]] |
**[[Blackrock clan|Blackrock]] |
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**[[Black Tooth Grin clan|Blacktooth]] |
**[[Black Tooth Grin clan|Blacktooth]] |
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**[[Firetree]] |
**[[Firetree]] |
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**[[Smolderthorn]] |
**[[Smolderthorn]] |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Ogre|Female}} [[ |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Ogre|Female}} [[Ogre]]s - Some ogre clans decided to stay united under the [[Dark Horde]]: |
**[[Firegut]] |
**[[Firegut]] |
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**[[Spirestone]] |
**[[Spirestone]] |
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**[[Stonegullet]] |
**[[Stonegullet]] |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Female}} [[Goblin]]s - The [[Dark Horde]] employs various [[Goblin]] mercenaries. |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Female}} [[Goblin]]s - The [[Dark Horde]] employs various [[Goblin]] mercenaries. |
− | *{{RaceIcon|DragonRed}} [[Dragon]]s - The Dark Horde has corrupted [[Dragon]]s of all [[dragonflights]]. |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|DragonRed}} [[Dragon]]s - The Dark Horde has corrupted [[Dragon]]s of all [[dragonflights]]. |
− | *{{RaceIcon|Gnoll}} [[ |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|Gnoll}} [[Gnoll]]s - Although they were never in the Old Horde, some gnolls have formed an alliance with the Dark Horde in the [[Redridge Mountains]]. |
− | **[[Redridge |
+ | **[[Redridge pack]]<ref>[[They've Wised Up...]]</ref> |
− | **[[Shadowhide |
+ | **[[Shadowhide Gnoll Clan]]<ref>[[The Dark Tower]]</ref> |
− | *{{RaceIcon|Daemon}} [[Demon]]s - Many orcs in the Dark Horde summon [[imp]]s, [[ |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|Daemon}} [[Demon]]s - Many orcs in the Dark Horde summon [[imp]]s, [[felhound]]s, and [[felguard]]s.<ref>[[Burning Felguard|Burning demon mobs]] in [[Blackrock Spire]]</ref> |
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+ | =====The [[Nazjatar Empire]]===== |
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+ | [[File:Naga Warbringers.jpg|thumbnail|The [[Naga]], deep sea servants of the Old Gods]] |
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+ | In the end of the War of the Ancients, after the Shattering happened, Queen Azshara and the Highborne tried their best to keep the waters at bay, but struck a pact with a mysterious power that turned them into the reptile Naga.<ref>[http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/encyclopedia/487.xml Warcraft Encyclopedia: Naga]</ref> Now as underwater inhabitants in a sunken city they worked their way into shaping a underwater empire, enslaving many aquatic races like murlocs, and taming many beasts like tube wyrms, couatl, dragon turles and snap dragons, with Azshara leading them and against beings like [[Leviroth]] and the [[Kvaldir]].<ref>[[The Emissary]]</ref> The empire's capital city is known as [[Nazjatar]]. |
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+ | [[File:Lady-Sira'kess tcg.jpg|thumbnail|A Naga sorceress]] |
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+ | *Ruled by the Empress of Nazjatar, Queen of the Naga, {{RaceIcon|AzsharaQ}} [[Queen Azshara]].<ref>[[The Sundering of the World]]</ref> |
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+ | *The former [[Highborne]] that served the queen were turned into {{RaceIcon|Naga|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Naga|Female}} [[Naga]] by N'Zoth. |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|NagaSeaWitch}} [[Naga sea witch]]es are revered powerful spellcasters of the naga.<ref>[[Naga sea witch]] unit</ref> |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|NagaLord}} [[Naga lord]]s are red male naga warriors with shells and other sea creatures fused to their bodies. |
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+ | *The naga have enslaved many races: |
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+ | **Many races from members of the [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]].<ref>[[Slave Labor]]</ref> |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|Murloc|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Murloc|Female}} [[Murloc]]s, notably the [[Rockpool tribe]].<ref>[[Atrocities]]</ref> |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|DeepSeaMurloc}} [[Deep Sea Murloc]]s.<ref>[[Lady Naz'jar (tactics)|Lady Naz'jar]] fight in [[Throne of Tides]]</ref> |
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+ | **[[Mur'gul]] are murlocs used for manual labor and combat.<ref name="NFW3">[[Naga (Warcraft III)|Naga faction]] in [[Warcraft III]]</ref> |
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+ | *Some corrupted [[House Stormsong|Stormsong]] [[tidesages]] have joined Azshara after [[Lord Stormsong|their leader]] fell to [[Old God|her masters]]' whispers. |
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+ | =====The [[Emerald Nightmare]]===== |
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+ | [[File:Nightmare Ysera.jpg|thumbnail|270px|[[Ysera]] corrupted by the Nightmare.]] |
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+ | Although the Old Gods created the Emerald Nightmare and transformed Xavius, first of the [[satyr]]s, into the [[Nightmare Lord]], Xavius was defeated. Now revived, he has rejoined his [[Burning Legion|former allies]] and spreads the Nightmare in their name.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/legion/#characters ''World of Warcraft: Legion'']</ref> But his true loyalties still remain with the [[Old Gods]].<ref>[[Emerald Nightmare (instance)|Emerald Nightmare raid]]: {{text|yell|Malfurion Stormrage|No doubt Xavius and his ancient master delight that so much of our attention goes to fighting the Legion. Their insidious shadow seeps into our world, distracting us with whispers and doubts.}}</ref> |
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+ | *{{Race|Demon}}s - [[Xavius]] have demons under his command. |
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+ | **{{Race|Satyr|notext}} Xavius still has [[satyr]] followers, including the mysterious [[Shadow satyr]].<ref name="STORM">[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]</ref> |
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+ | *The [[Emerald Nightmare]] has corrupted various beings linked to the [[Emerald Dream]]. |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|DragonGreen}} [[Nightmare dragonflight|Some]] [[green dragon]]s have fell to corruption, [[Ysera|including the former aspect]] of [[Green dragonflight|their flight]]. |
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+ | ***{{RaceIcon|Lethon}}{{RaceIcon|Emeriss}} The [[Dragons of Nightmare]] are the corrupted members from Ysera's Brood, original guardians of Ysera's [[Emerald Dreamway|Dream's entrances]], were corrupted by the Nightmare and eventually were beheaded by [[Cenarion Circle]] allies, except [[Ysondre|one]] that have been purified and uncorrupted.<ref name="STORM"/> |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|NightmareCenarian|Male}}{{RaceIcon|NightmareCenarian|Female}} Some [[Cenarius' Children]] have been corrupted by the Emerald Nightmare, including [[Cenarius|their progenitor]]. |
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+ | =====The [[Mantid Empire]]===== |
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+ | When N'Zoth was freed from [[Last Prison|his prison]], the new queen of the [[mantid]] pledged her swarm to the Old God, making raids into the [[Vale of Eternal Blossoms]]. |
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+ | *Ruled by {{RaceIcon|MantidQueen2}} [[Grand Empress Shek'zara]]. |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Mantid}}{{RaceIcon|MantidVizier}} The [[Klaxxi]], with its fallen members revived, were empowered by the [[Void]]. |
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+ | =====The [[Cult of the Void]]===== |
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+ | The Cult of the Void is a cult of worshipers who covet the gifts of the Void. |
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+ | *Led by {{RaceIcon|DragonVoid}} [[Vexiona]]. |
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+ | ====[[Yogg-Saron]]'s forces==== |
− | Ulduar is where |
+ | [[Ulduar]] is where Yogg-Saron was sealed, but it wasn't strong enough to stop his influence from spreading over the millenniums, corrupting the Prime-designate [[Loken]],<ref name="DWU">[[Dungeons - Ulduar]]</ref> the other [[Titanic watcher]]s ([[Frejya]], [[Hodir]], [[Mimiron]] and [[Thorim]]),<ref name="The Reckoning">[[The Reckoning (Storm Peaks)]]</ref><ref name="Fate of the Titans">[[Fate of the Titans]]</ref> and other titanic constructs, like [[giant]]s<ref name="Q:MF">[[Mending Fences]]</ref> and [[mechagnome]]s and their creations.<ref name="Slaves of the Stormforged">[[Slaves of the Stormforged]]</ref> With control over the Forge of Wills, the corrupted Loken started creating a new army like many other's of the titan's creation's (earthen, giants and vrykul) but made of iron instead of stone and empowered by runes.<ref>http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=25626575587&sid=1</ref> However the [[Explorers' League]] together with the Kirin Tor and the Horde mounted an offensive against Yogg-Saron's forces and managed to kill him and save the corrupted watchers, except for Loken which was killed earlier by heroes in the [[Halls of Lightning]], and with the death of the Prime designate, Algalon the observer came to Azeroth to judge its corruption in order to re-originate it. |
− | *{{RaceIcon|FacelessOne}} |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|FacelessOne}} Yogg-Saron's [[n'raqi]] |
− | **{{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral}} |
+ | **Led by {{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral}} [[General Vezax]].<ref name="bosstiary">[[Underdev/Ulduar Bosstiary]]</ref> |
+ | ***{{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral}} {{NPC||Zakajz the Corruptor}} was a powerful [[C'Thrax]] servant of [[Yogg-Saron]] sent by [[Loken]] to hunt down [[Tyr]], however the keeper sacrificed himself to defeat him. |
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− | * The corrupted [[titan]]ic creations of [[Ulduar]]: |
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+ | *The corrupted [[titan]]ic creations of [[Ulduar]] |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|Titan|Male}} Led by the corrupt Prime designate {{NPC||Loken}} until his death at the hands of [[adventurers]].<ref name="DWU">[[Dungeons - Ulduar]]</ref> |
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+ | **Led by {{RaceIcon|Titan|Male}} [[Loken]] until his death at the hands of [[adventurer]]s.<ref name="DWU"/> |
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− | **Once [[titanic watcher]]s like {{Npc||Thorim}}, {{Npc||Freya}}, {{Npc||Hodir}} and {{Npc||Mimiron}} were secondary leaders of the Ulduar's corrupted ones until been freed by the [[adventurer]]s.<ref>[[Quest:The Reckoning (Storm Peaks)]]</ref><ref>[[Quest:Fate of the Titans]]</ref> |
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+ | **Once [[titanic watcher]]s like [[Thorim]], [[Freya]], [[Hodir]] and [[Mimiron]] were secondary leaders of the Ulduar's corrupted ones until been freed by the [[adventurer]]s.<ref name="The Reckoning"/><ref name="Fate of the Titans"/> |
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− | ***{{RaceIcon|IceElemental}}{{RaceIcon|Jormungar}}{{RaceIcon|IceGiant}} Hodir's many Winter servants in [[The Halls of Winter]]. |
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+ | ***{{RaceIcon|IceElemental}}{{RaceIcon|Jormungar}}{{RaceIcon|FrostGiant}} Hodir's many Winter servants in the [[Halls of Winter]]. |
+ | ***{{RaceIcon|Treant}}{{RaceIcon|Cenarian|Male}}{{RaceIcon|DrakeGreen}} The corrupted nature guardians that serves Freya in the [[Conservatory of Life]]. |
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− | ***{{RaceIcon|Mechagnome}} The [[Mechagnome]]s that have been enslaved into the Old God's service trough {{NPC||Mimiron}}.<ref>[[Quest:Slaves of the Stormforged]]</ref> |
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+ | ***{{RaceIcon|Mechagnome}} The [[Mechagnome]]s that have been enslaved into the Old God's service trough [[Mimiron]].<ref name="Slaves of the Stormforged"/> |
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− | ****{{RaceIcon|FlameLeviathan}}{{RaceIcon|ClockworkGiant}}{{RaceIcon|ClockworkRobot}} The Mechangnomes have created many [[Clockwork]] constructs. |
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+ | ****{{RaceIcon|FlameLeviathan}}{{RaceIcon|ClockworkGiant}}{{RaceIcon|ClockworkRobot}} The mechagnomes have created many [[Clockwork]] constructs. |
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− | ****{{RaceIcon|Mechanostrider}} The enigmatic mechagnomes have adopted {{NPC||Gelbin Mekkatorque}}'s invention, the [[Mechanostrider]]. |
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+ | ****{{RaceIcon|Mechanostrider}} The enigmatic mechagnomes have adopted [[Gelbin Mekkatorque]]'s invention, the [[Mechanostrider]]. |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|FireGiant}} [[Fire giant]]s like {{NPC||Fjorn}}, {{NPC||Volkhan}} and {{NPC||Ignis}} that forged a lot of constructs for the [[Iron Army]].<ref name="Q:MF">[[Quest:Mending Fences]]</ref><ref name="Q:DO">[[Quest:Diametrically Opposed]]</ref><ref name="bosstiary">[[Ulduar Bosstiary]]</ref> |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|FireGiant}} [[Fire giant]]s like [[Fjorn]], [[Volkhan]] and [[Ignis]] that forged a lot of constructs for the [[iron army]].<ref name="Q:MF"/><ref name="bosstiary"/><ref name="Q:DO">[[Diametrically Opposed]]</ref> |
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− | *The [[Iron Army]] |
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+ | *The [[iron army]] |
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**{{RaceIcon|IronDwarf}}{{RaceIcon|IronVrykul|Male}}{{RaceIcon|IronGiant}} Commanded by the [[Assembly of Iron]], composed by [[Stormcaller Brundir]],[[Runemaster Molgeim]] and [[Steelbreaker]]. |
**{{RaceIcon|IronDwarf}}{{RaceIcon|IronVrykul|Male}}{{RaceIcon|IronGiant}} Commanded by the [[Assembly of Iron]], composed by [[Stormcaller Brundir]],[[Runemaster Molgeim]] and [[Steelbreaker]]. |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|IronDwarf}} The [[Iron dwarves]] are part of this army.<ref name="BRANN">Brann's comments when {{NPC||Sjonnir The Ironshaper}} is slain</ref> |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|IronDwarf}} The [[Iron dwarf|iron dwarves]] are part of this army.<ref name="BRANN">Brann's comments when {{NPC||Sjonnir The Ironshaper}} is slain</ref> |
− | **{{RaceIcon|IronGiant}} [[Iron giant]]s are the largest combatants of the Iron ones.<ref name="Q:MF" |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|IronGiant}} [[Iron giant]]s are the largest combatants of the Iron ones.<ref name="Q:MF"/> |
− | **{{RaceIcon|Golem}} [[Iron golem]]s are massive constructs into the armada.<ref>[[ |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|Golem}} [[Iron golem]]s are massive constructs into the armada.<ref>[[Facing the Storm]]</ref> |
− | **{{RaceIcon|IronVrykul|Male}} [[Iron vrykul]]s are a kind titanic creation like the other that make their part for the armada.<ref name="BRANN" |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|IronVrykul|Male}} [[Iron vrykul]]s are a kind titanic creation like the other that make their part for the armada.<ref name="BRANN"/> |
− | **{{RaceIcon|ProtoPlated}} A [[Plated proto-drake]], which the only known is {{npc||Razorscale}} made from the former brood-mother |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|ProtoPlated}} A [[Plated proto-drake]], which the only known is {{npc||Razorscale}} made from the former brood-mother [[Veranus]].<ref name="bosstiary"></ref> |
**{{RaceIcon|WoodGiant}} The Iron dwarves are capable of bending the [[stone giant]]s to their will by the use of runes, turning them into [[Runed Giant]]s. |
**{{RaceIcon|WoodGiant}} The Iron dwarves are capable of bending the [[stone giant]]s to their will by the use of runes, turning them into [[Runed Giant]]s. |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|DireFurbolg}} The remnants of the world tree [[Vordrassil]], which houses the city [[Grizzlemaw]], is under |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|DireFurbolg}} The remnants of the world tree [[Vordrassil]], which houses the city [[Grizzlemaw]], is under Yogg-Saron's influence together with its inhabitants, the [[furbolg]], leaving them as corrupted aggressive savage beasts.<ref>[[Ursoc, the Bear God]]</ref> |
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+ | ====[[C'Thun]]'s forces==== |
+ | =====[[Kingdom]] of [[Ahn'Qiraj]]{{KIA}}===== |
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− | Ahn'Qiraj is a fortress city in southern silithus, and it's the home of the qiraji a race descended from the aqir, that were shaped by C'thun, from the silithid. They first threatened the world with the War of the Shifting Sands, where they were sealed inside their own fortress city.<ref name="POC">[[Prophecy of C'Thun]]</ref> They tried a new offensive but utterly failed against the [[Might of Kalimdor]], ending with the death of the Twin Emperors, rulers of the qiraji, and with them their master C'thun.<ref>[[Quest:C'Thun's Legacy]]</ref> Cho'gall and the Twilight Hammer took over Ahn'Qiraj while he mutated, and tried using C'thun's corpse to corrupt the [[Med'an]] the soon-to-be Guardian.<ref>[[World of Warcraft: The Comic]], [[Hard Choices]]</ref> |
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+ | [[File:Skeram.jpg|thumb|[[The Prophet Skeram]] leading a host of Silithid]] |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}}{{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}} The [[Qiraji emperor]]s, {{NPC||Vek'lor}} and {{NPC||Vek'nilash}} are the rulers of the qiraji.<ref>[[Twin Emperors]]</ref> |
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+ | Ahn'Qiraj is a fortress city in southern [[Silithus]], and it's the home of the [[qiraji]]. They first threatened the world with the [[War of the Shifting Sands]], where they were sealed inside their own fortress city.<ref name="POC">[[Prophecy of C'Thun]]</ref> They tried a new offensive but utterly failed against the [[Might of Kalimdor]], ending with the death of the Twin Emperors, rulers of the qiraji, and with them their master C'thun.<ref>[[C'Thun's Legacy]]</ref> Cho'gall and the Twilight Hammer took over Ahn'Qiraj while he mutated, and tried using C'thun's corpse to corrupt the [[Med'an]] the soon-to-be Guardian.<ref>[[World of Warcraft: The Comic]], [[Hard Choices]]</ref> |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|Qiraji|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Qiraji|Female}} The insectoids of the city-[[Kingdom]] of [[Ahn'Qiraj]] found in the southern part of [[Silithus]].<ref name="POC">[[Prophecy of C'Thun]]</ref> |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}}{{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}} The [[qiraji emperor]]s, [[Vek'lor]] and [[Vek'nilash]] are the rulers of the qiraji.<ref>[[Twin Emperors]]</ref> |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Qiraji|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Qiraji|Female}} The insectoids of the city-Kingdom of Ahn'Qiraj found in the southern part of Silithus.<ref name="POC"/> |
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**{{RaceIcon|QirajiProphet}} [[Qiraji prophet]]s are a type of qiraji who command powerful mental abilities.<ref>[[Staff of the Qiraji Prophets]]</ref> |
**{{RaceIcon|QirajiProphet}} [[Qiraji prophet]]s are a type of qiraji who command powerful mental abilities.<ref>[[Staff of the Qiraji Prophets]]</ref> |
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+ | *The qiraji have built and enslaved many constructs for war. |
− | **{{RaceIcon|Anubisath}}{{RaceIcon|Horusath}} The [[Anubisath]] were built and enchanted to be the guardians of Ahn' |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|Anubisath}}{{RaceIcon|Horusath}} The [[Anubisath]] were built and enchanted to be the guardians of Ahn'Qiraj.<ref>[[Game Guide/Monsters of Ahn'Qiraj#Anubisath|Monsters of Ahn'Qiraj - Anubisath]]</ref> |
− | **{{RaceIcon|ObsidianDestroyer}} The [[Obsidian Destroyer]]s, creatures made of Obsidian, are [[Tol'vir]] slaved and reshaped by the descendants of [[Azj'Aqir]], the most notable of Ahn' |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|ObsidianDestroyer}} The [[Obsidian Destroyer]]s, creatures made of Obsidian, are [[Tol'vir]] slaved and reshaped by the descendants of [[Azj'Aqir]], the most notable of Ahn'Qiraj is {{NPC||Moam}}.<ref>[[Game Guide/Monsters of Ahn'Qiraj#Obsidian Destroyer|Monsters of Ahn'Qiraj - Obsidian Destroyer]]</ref><ref name="AC1">[[Ask CDev#Ask CDev #1 Answers - Round 1|Ask CDev 1]]</ref> |
− | *{{Race|Silithid|}} The |
+ | *{{Race|Silithid|}} The qiraji have many [[Silithid]] servants of 15 [[Silithid#Castes|castes]] grouped into 12 [[Silithid#Hives|hives]].<ref>[[The Calling]]</ref> |
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+ | ====[[G'huun]]'s forces==== |
+ | A coalition of disparate factions in [[Zandalar]], spearheaded by the [[Dark Prophet Zul]]. The prophet has pledged his allegiance to G'huun, seeking to break the entity out of its prison beneath the titan research facility of [[Uldir]] alongside the [[blood troll]]s of [[Nazmir]], known as the children of G'huun. |
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− | Living in what is now called [[Pandaria]], the mantid are the oldest inhabitants of the western part of the continent and followers of a dead Old God [[Y'Shaarj]]. Throughout countless millenia, they awaited for his return until his heart was discovered and subsequently revived by [[Garrosh Hellscream]]. |
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+ | *{{NPC||Mythrax|icon=FacelessGeneral2}} is a [[C'Thrax]] that descended upon Zandalar in the past, but was defeated by the [[loa]] [[Sethraliss]]. His objective was to destroy the titan discs serving as seals of G'huun's prison. He was later resurrected by General Jakra'zet, and Mythrax retreated towards Uldir to await further orders from G'huun. |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|MantidQueen}} [[Grand Empress Shek'zeer]] was the recent ruler of the empire, until she was deposed by the [[Klaxxi]]. |
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+ | *{{NPC||Zul|icon=Zul}} is the leader of the [[Atal'zul]] faction, spearheading efforts across the entirety of Zandalar to free his master. |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|Mantid}} [[The Klaxxi]] is an ancient organization that possibly began as a priesthood of some sort, dedicated to the Old God [[Y'Shaarj]]. |
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+ | **{{NPC||Yazma|icon=Yazma}} is a former priestess of [[Shadra]] whose power she had stolen, serving as Zul's lieutenant. She works to maintain control over the tombs of [[Atal'Dazar]]. |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|Mantid}} [[Paragons of the Klaxxi]] are the most gifted Klaxxi from many generations, encased in amber in order to preserve them for a time when their aid is required. Recently, they have joined [[Garrosh Hellscream]] in the [[Underhold]] in order to protect the [[Heart of Y'Shaarj]]. |
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+ | **{{NPC||General Jakra'zet|icon=Sul}} is a [[Sandfury troll]] that rise to prominence in the [[Zanchuli Council]] before Zul's coup, using his position to scheme alongside the sethrak Emperor Korthek to resurrect Mythrax the Unraveler. |
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+ | *{{NPC||Ateena|icon=BloodTroll Female}} is the matriarch of the blood troll [[tribe]]s in Nazmir. |
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+ | *{{NPC||Emperor Korthek|icon=Sethrak}} is the leader of the [[Faithless]], a faction of [[sethrak]] who had betrayed the loa Sethraliss and decided to revive Mythrax. |
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+ | ====[[Infinite dragonflight]]==== |
+ | {{Race|InfiniteDragonflight}} - The meddlesome force focused on destroying the true timeway. They are helping the [[Old Gods]] to bring about the [[Hour of Twilight]],<ref name=Thrall>{{ref book |author= Golden, Christie |authorlink= Christie Golden |title= [[Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects]]| }}</ref> though their reasons for doing so are not entirely clear. |
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− | In the end of the War of the Ancients, after the Shattering happened, Queen Azshara and the Highborne tried their best to keep the waters at bay, but struck a pact with a mysterious power that turned them into the reptile Naga.<ref>[http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/encyclopedia/487.xml Warcraft Encyclopedia: Naga]</ref> Now as underwater inhabitants in a sunken city they worked their way into shaping a underwater empire, enslaving many aquatic races like murlocs, and taming many beasts like tube wyrms, couatl, dragon turles and snap dragons, with Azshara leading them and against beings like [[Leviroth]] and the [[Kvaldir]].<ref>[[Quest:The Emissary]]</ref> |
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+ | *Led by {{RaceIcon|Murozond}} [[Murozond]]. |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|NagaSeaWitch}}Ruled by the Empress of Nazjtar, Queen of the Naga, {{NPC||Queen Azshara}}.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/lore/story-so-far/chapter-1/7#readmode The History of Warcraft - Chapter I: Mythos, pg 7]</ref> |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Human|Male}} [[Aedelas Blackmoore]] from an alternate timeline is an agent of the [[infinite dragonflight]]. |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|Naga|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Naga|Female}} The former [[highborne]] that served the queen were turned into [[Naga]] by a mysterious force, belived to be the Old God {{NPC||N'Zoth}}. |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|NagaSeaWitch}} [[Naga sea witch|Naga sea witches]] are revered powerful spellcasters of the naga.<ref>[[Naga sea witch]] unit</ref> |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|NagaLord}} [[Naga lord]]s are red male naga warriors with shells and other sea creatures fused to their bodies. |
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− | * The naga have enslaved many races: |
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− | **{{Alliance}}{{Horde}} Many race from members of the [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]].<ref>[[Quest:Slave Labor]]</ref> |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|Murloc|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Murloc|Female}} [[Murloc]]s, notably the Rockpool tribe.<ref>[[Quest:Atrocities]]</ref> |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|DeepSeaMurloc}} [[Deep Sea Murloc]]<ref>[[Lady Naz'jar (tactics)|Lady Naz'jar]] fight in [[Throne of Tides]]</ref> |
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− | **[[Mur'gul]] are murlocs used for manual labor and combat.<ref name="NFW3">[[Naga (Warcraft III)|Naga faction]] in [[Warcraft III]]</ref> |
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− | ====The [[ |
+ | ====The [[Firelands#Denizens|Firelands minions]] of [[Ragnaros]]==== |
+ | [[File:Chronicle Titan-forged v Elemental Lords.jpg|thumbnail|The [[Elemental Lords]], lieutenants of the Old Gods]] |
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− | The emerald nightmare is an infection of corruption in the emerald dream, a realm designed as the titans plans for Azeroth, sparked by the Old God N'Zoth<ref name="BC2010">[http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/2035-Blizzcon-2010-WoW-Quests-and-Lore-Panel Blizzcon 2010 - WoW Quests and Lore Panel]</ref>. It turns makes sleeping people into "Unwaking" and turned some of Ysera's noble brood into shadows of their former selves.<ref name="STORM">[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]</ref> It's led by the Nightmare Lord Xavius, the first satyr, but was beaten back to the Rift of Aln by Malfurion. however the Nightmare still influences Azeroth, as shown by the regrowth in Southern Barrens during the ''Cataclysm''.<ref name="STORM">[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]</ref> |
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− | *Led by {{npc||Xavius||the Nightmare Lord Xavius}}, first of the [[satyr]]s.<ref name="STORM">[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]</ref> |
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+ | Ragnaros allied with Deathwing when he was promised to burn Azeroth together with his minions. Without Therazane or Neptulon interfering, he decided to start with the world tree of Nordrassil with the support of the Twilight Hammer,<ref name="EJ"/> prompting the druids of the [[Cenarion Circle]] and the [[Ancient Guardian]]s to oppose him. He was beaten back to the Firelands by [[Cenarius]], [[Hamuul]] and [[Malfurion]],<ref>[[The Firelord]]</ref> and after some days of preparations, the druids are prepared to [[Firelands Invasion|invade the Firelands]] and kill Ragnaros forever.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2685001#blog|Patch 4.2 preview]</ref> |
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− | *The Nightmare has corrupted various beings in the dream. |
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− | **[[File:IconSmall Lethon.gif]][[File:IconSmall Emeriss.gif]] The [[Dragons of Nightmare]], the corrupted members of Ysera's Brood, original guardians of Ysera's Dream's entrances, started once to work for the Nightmare until all been beheaded by the [[Cenarion Circle]] allies, exept {{NPC||Ysondre||one}} that have been purified and uncorrupted.<ref name="STORM">[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]</ref> |
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− | **{{Race|Satyr|notext}} Xavius still has [[satyr]] followers, including the mysterious [[Shadow satyr]].<ref name="STORM">[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]</ref> |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|FireLord}} [[Ragnaros]], ruler of the [[Firelands]] has agreed to ally with Deathwing. |
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− | ====The [[Firelands#Denizens|Firelands minions]] of [[Ragnaros]]==== |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|FandralFire}} The second in command of Ragnaros minions is the [[Majordomo of the Firelands]]. Formerly occupied by [[Majordomo Executus|Executus]], it is now held by the former [[Archdruid]] of Darnassus [[Fandral Staghelm]].<ref name="EJ"/> |
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− | Ragnaros allied with Deathwing when he was promised to burn Azeroth together with his minions, without Therazane or Neptulon interference, he decided to start with the world tree of Nordrassil with the support of the Twilight Hammer<ref name="EJ">[[Encounter journal]]</ref>, prompting the druids of the [[Cenarion Circle]] and the [[Ancient Guardian]]s to oppose him, he was beaten back to the Firelands by [[Cenarius]], [[Hamuul]] and [[Malfurion]]<ref>[[Quest:The Firelord]]</ref>, and after some days of preparations, the druids are prepared to [[Firelands Invasion|invade the Firelands]] and kill Ragnaros forever.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2685001#blog|Patch 4.2 preview]</ref> |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|FireLord}} {{NPC||Ragnaros}}, ruler of the [[Firelands]] has agreed to ally with Deathwing. |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|FandralFire}} The second in command of Ragnaros minions is the [[Majordomo of the Firelands]], formerly this position was occupied by {{NPC||Majordomo Executus||Executus}}, now it's occupied by the former [[Archdruid]] of Darnassus {{Npc||Fandral Staghelm}}.<ref name="EJ">[[Encounter Journal]]</ref> |
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*{{Race|Fire elemental}}s are the servants of Ragnaros, shaped in various forms.<ref>[[Firelands (instance)]]</ref><ref>[[Molten Front]]</ref> |
*{{Race|Fire elemental}}s are the servants of Ragnaros, shaped in various forms.<ref>[[Firelands (instance)]]</ref><ref>[[Molten Front]]</ref> |
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**{{RaceIcon|Flamewaker}} [[Flamewaker]]s are living fire elementals. |
**{{RaceIcon|Flamewaker}} [[Flamewaker]]s are living fire elementals. |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|RevenantFire}} [[Fire |
+ | **{{RaceIcon|RevenantFire}} [[Fire revenant]]s are the main infantry of Ragnaros army. |
**{{RaceIcon|Lava}} [[Lava elemental]]s are a conglomerate of both fire and earth elementals. |
**{{RaceIcon|Lava}} [[Lava elemental]]s are a conglomerate of both fire and earth elementals. |
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**{{RaceIcon|MoltenGiant}} [[Molten giant]]s are the brutal and cunning front-line defenders of Ragnaros' army. |
**{{RaceIcon|MoltenGiant}} [[Molten giant]]s are the brutal and cunning front-line defenders of Ragnaros' army. |
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**{{RaceIcon|FireHawk}} At least one [[Fire hawk]] converted from a Green Dragon. |
**{{RaceIcon|FireHawk}} At least one [[Fire hawk]] converted from a Green Dragon. |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|DruidoftheFlame|Male}}{{RaceIcon|DruidoftheFlame|Female}} Many |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|DruidoftheFlame|Male}}{{RaceIcon|DruidoftheFlame|Female}} Many night elf druids have betrayed the [[Cenarion Circle]] in [[Mount Hyjal]] and joined Ragnaros. Using his power conjointly with of nature they called themselves the [[Druids of the Flame]], group led by [[Fandral]] and [[Leyara]]. |
− | ====The [[Skywall#Denizens|Skywall minions]] of [[Al' |
+ | ====The [[Skywall#Denizens|Skywall minions]] of [[Al'Akir]]==== |
− | Free from the imprisonment of the Skywall, Al' |
+ | Free from the imprisonment of the Skywall, Al'Akir and his air elementals joined forces with Deathwing in an attempt to obtain the re-origination device the titans left in [[Uldum]]. To fight the Tol'vir, his ancient enemies, he called the support of the Conclave of Wind and Skywall's many denizens.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/zone/throne-of-the-four-winds/ Raid: Throne of the Four Winds]</ref> |
− | *{{RaceIcon|AirLord}} {{NPC||Al'akir}}, ruler of the [[Skywall]] has agreed to work with Deathwing. |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|Djinni}} {{npc||Conclave of Wind}} are four Djinn that serve directly under Al'akir.<ref name="EJ">[[Encounter Journal]]</ref> |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|Air}} [[Air Elemental]]s are the servants of Al'akir, shaped into various forms.<ref>[[Vortex Pinnacle]]</ref><ref>[[Throne of the Four Winds]]</ref> |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|Djinni}} The [[Djinni]] are the nobles of the air elemental hierarchy. |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|RevenantAir}} The [[Lightning revenant]] are the main infantry. |
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− | *Some [[mortal]] tribes have served with Al'akir. |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|Centaur|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Centaur|Female}} The [[Centaur]]s of the [[Galak tribe]] serve Whrrrl, one of the lords of skywall.<ref>[[Quest:Go Blow that Horn]]</ref> |
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− | **{{RaceIcon|Tol'vir}} The [[Tol'vir]] of the [[Neferset]] tribe, joined with Al'Akir armies to regain their lost stone bodies.<ref>[[Quest:Traitors!]]</ref> |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|AirLord}} [[Al'Akir]], ruler of the [[Skywall]] has agreed to work with Deathwing. |
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− | ====Beyond Azeroth==== |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|Djinni}} [[Conclave of Wind]] are four Djinn that serve directly under Al'Akir.<ref name="EJ"/> |
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− | More old gods exist beyond the five of azeroth, but it takes significant power to summon them<ref name="AC1">[[Ask CDev#Ask CDev #1 Answers - Round 1|Ask CDev 1]]</ref>, and their influence can be seen, mostly in the [[Outlands]]. |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Air}} [[Air elemental]]s are the servants of Al'Akir, shaped into various forms.<ref>[[Vortex Pinnacle]]</ref><ref>[[Throne of the Four Winds]]</ref> |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|Djinni}} The [[djinni]] are the nobles of the air elemental hierarchy. |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|RevenantAir}} The [[air revenant]] are the main infantry. |
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+ | *Some [[mortal]] tribes have served with Al'Akir. |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|Centaur|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Centaur|Female}} The [[centaur]]s of the [[Galak tribe]] serve [[Whrrrl]], one of the lords of Skywall.<ref>[[Go Blow that Horn]]</ref> |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|Tol'vir}} The [[tol'vir]] of the [[Neferset]] tribe, joined with Al'Akir's armies to regain their lost stone bodies.<ref>[[Traitors!]]</ref> |
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+ | ====The [[Necrodark]]{{KIA}}==== |
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− | * {{RaceIcon|Arakkoa}} The [[Sethekk]] and the [[Dark Conclave]] [[Arakkoa]] serve a mysterious master, and the latter group, magically augmented by [[Gul'dan]]'s curse, attempt to summon their master, which they call it a ancient and powerful evil. He looks similar to C'thun, another old god, and when the hidden mob name is revealed, he's called a [[Summoned Old God]].<ref name="AC1">[[Ask CDev#Ask CDev #1 Answers - Round 1|Ask CDev 1]]</ref> |
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+ | *A resurgent faction of [[drogbar]], led by the [[C'Thrax]] [[Uul'gyneth]], who battled against {{NPC||Huln Highmountain|icon=Tauren Male}} in ancient times, and stirred by [[Ebonhorn]]'s absence from [[Highmountain]] while visiting [[Thunder Bluff]]. |
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+ | ====Beyond Azeroth==== |
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− | * {{RaceIcon|Oozeling}} The [[Black Blood of Draenor]] are oozes and the oozes of azeroth have been various times associated with the old gods, and it's very similar in name to [[Black Blood of Yogg-Saron]], a ore made from the blood of the Old god Yogg-Saron.<ref name="Q:AABOO">[[Quest:... and a Batch of Ooze]]</ref> |
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+ | More Old Gods exist beyond those four known on Azeroth, but it takes significant power to summon them.<ref name="AC1"/> Their influence can be seen mostly in [[Outland]]. |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Arakkoa}} The [[Sethekk]] and the [[Dark Conclave]] [[arakkoa]] serve a mysterious master. The latter group, magically augmented by [[Gul'dan]]'s curse, attempt to summon [[Summoned Old God|their master]], which they call it an ancient and powerful evil.<ref name="AC1"/> |
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− | * {{RaceIcon|QirajiProphet}} [[Harbinger Skyriss]] is a servant of the old gods, a qiraji prophet much like [[Prophet Skeram]] of Ahn'qiraj, is imprisoned in the [[Arcatraz]] of [[Tempest Keep]]. According to [[A'dal]], he seeks to usher his masters' vision of conquering all of the worlds in the universe.<ref>[[Quest:Harbinger of Doom]]</ref> |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|OozeBlack}} The [[Black Blood of Draenor]] are oozes. The oozes of Azeroth have been at various times associated with the Old Gods, and it's very similar in name to [[Black Blood of Yogg-Saron]], an ore made from the blood of [[Yogg-Saron]].<ref name="Q:AABOO">[[... and a Batch of Ooze]]</ref> |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|QirajiProphet}} [[Harbinger Skyriss]] is a [[qiraji prophet]] and servant of an Old God, imprisoned in the [[Arcatraz]] of [[Tempest Keep]]. According to [[A'dal]], he seeks to usher his masters' vision of conquering all of the worlds in the universe.<ref>[[Harbinger of Doom (quest)]]</ref> |
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− | === |
+ | ===Former Members=== |
+ | ===={{RaceIcon|WaterLord}}{{RaceIcon|RevenantWater}}{{RaceIcon|Water}} The [[Abyssal Maw#Denizens|Abyssal Maw servants]] of [[Neptulon]]==== |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|Illidan}} By allying with {{NPC||Queen Azshara}} through [[Illidan's Naga]], {{NPC||Illidan}} and [[Illidan's forces|his forces]] can be considered indirect allies of the [[Old Gods]]. |
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+ | *[[Abyssal Maw]] is their realm. |
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+ | *[[Elemental Lord]] is {{NPC||Neptulon|icon=Neptulon}}. |
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+ | *Neptulon was attacked by the naga backed by n'raqi in a attempt to conquer his realm. After a confrontation with [[Lady Nazjar]] and [[Ozumat]] he was beaten back to the Abyssal Maw, at which point heroes attempted to rescue him,<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/zone/throne-of-the-tides/ Dungeon: Throne of the Tides]</ref> but ultimately failed as Neptulon was quickly taken away by Ozumat. |
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+ | ===={{RaceIcon|EarthLord}}{{RaceIcon|RevenantEarth}}{{RaceIcon|Earth}} The [[Deepholm#Denizens|Deepholm]] [[Therazane (faction)|followers]] of [[Therazane]]==== |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|Garrosh}} [[Garrosh Hellscream]][[True Horde|'s True Horde]]: |
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+ | *[[Deepholm]] is their realm. |
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− | **Indirectly affiliated with [[Y'Shaarj]], after [[Heart of Y'Shaarj|his heart]] has been unearthed and revived by Garrosh in order to use its power for his own schemes. [[Paragons of the Klaxxi]] acted as ambassadors and guardians of the Garrosh's inner sanctum, where the Heart was moved into. After the warchief was overthrown, the Heart suffered a failure and the Old God's essence vanished, bringing an end to this unlikely "coalition". |
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+ | *[[Elemental Lord]] is {{NPC||Therazane|icon=Therazane}}. |
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+ | *Therazane has taken no liking to the [[Old Gods]]' plans for Deepholm after Deathwing broke the [[World Pillar]], endangering her plane and Azeroth.<ref>[[Deepholm, Realm of Earth]]</ref> After an invasion by the [[Twilight Hammer]],<ref>[[Diamant the Patient#Quotes|Diamant the Patient]] in [[Deepholm]]</ref> she and her kin made a temporary alliance with the [[Earthen Ring]] to solve those problems<ref>[[Audience with the Stonemother]]</ref> that the Old Gods caused though their forces. After the pillar is rebuilt she requests the [[hero]] to help her rebuild Deepholm.<ref>[[The Stone Throne]]</ref> |
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+ | ===Possible allies=== |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Illidan}} By allying with [[Queen Azshara]] through [[Illidan's Naga]], [[Illidan Stormrage|Illidan]] and [[Illidari|his forces]] could be considered allies (indirect or not) of the [[Old God]]s. As the many main bulk of their forces were defeated in [[Outland]] and regroup, there is no sign of a possible post-allegiance of the two groups, if ever had. |
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===Former allies=== |
===Former allies=== |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Garrosh}} By allying with the [[Mantid Empire]] through the [[Heart of Y'Shaarj]], [[Garrosh Hellscream]]'s [[True Horde]] could be considered allies of the [[Old God]]s. As Garrosh was overthrown during the [[Siege of Orgrimmar]] and the alliance with the [[Mantid]] failed, it seems linguer no more. |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|WaterLord}}{{RaceIcon|RevenantWater}}{{RaceIcon|Water}} [[Neptulon]][[Abyssal Maw#Denizens|'s water servants]]: |
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− | **[[Abyssal Maw]] is their realm. |
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− | **[[Elemental Lord]] is {{NPC||Neptulon}}. |
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− | **Neptulon was attacked by the naga backed by the old god's faceless ones, in a attempt to conquer his realm, and after a confrontation with [[Lady Nazjar]] and [[Ozumat]] he was beaten back to the Abyssal Maw, the heroes attempted to rescue him<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/zone/throne-of-the-tides/ Dungeon: Throne of the Tides]</ref>, but ultimately failed as Neptulon was quickly taken away by Ozumat.<ref>[[Ozumat]] fight in [[Throne of Tides]]</ref> |
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+ | ==Leadership== |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|EarthLord}}{{RaceIcon|RevenantEarth}}{{RaceIcon|Earth}} [[Therazane]][[Therazane (faction)|'s earth followers]]: |
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− | **[[Elemental Lord]] is {{NPC||Therazane}}. |
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− | **[[Deepholm]] is their realm. |
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− | **Therazane however hasn't liked the old gods plans for Deepholm her prison, after Deathwing broke the world pillar, endangering her plane and Azeroth<ref>[[Quest:Deepholm, Realm of Earth]]</ref>, and a invasion by the twilight hammer<ref>[[Diamant the Patient#Quotes|Diamant the Patient]] in [[Deepholm]]</ref>, she and her kin made a temporary alliance with the earthen ring to solve those problems<ref>[[Quest:Audience with the Stonemother]]</ref>, that the old gods indirectly caused. After the pillar is rebuilt she requests the [[Hero]] for help her rebuild Deepholm, damaged by the old gods' forces.<ref>[[Quest:The Stone Throne]]</ref> |
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− | [[File:Skeram.JPG|thumb|right|Silithid led by a Qiraji Prophet]] |
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− | ==Notable Leaders== |
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===Known Old Gods=== |
===Known Old Gods=== |
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+ | [[File:Yogg-Saron Dungeon Companion.jpg|thumbnail|[[Yogg-Saron]], the Old God of Death]] |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|OldGod}}{{RaceIcon|GiantEye}} {{NPC||C'Thun}}† |
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− | *{{RaceIcon| |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|OldGod}}{{RaceIcon|GiantEye}} [[C'Thun]] |
− | *{{RaceIcon| |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|Yogg-Saron}}{{RaceIcon|Vrykul|Female}} [[Yogg-Saron]] |
− | *{{RaceIcon| |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|N'Zoth}} [[N'Zoth]]{{KIA}} |
− | *{{RaceIcon|OldGod}} |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|OldGod}} [[Summoned Old God|Ancient and powerful evil]] |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|Y'Shaarj}} [[Y'Shaarj]]{{KIA}} |
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**{{RaceIcon|Sha}} [[Sha]] (originated directly from Y'Shaarj) |
**{{RaceIcon|Sha}} [[Sha]] (originated directly from Y'Shaarj) |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|G'huun}} [[G'huun]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Secondary leaders=== |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|BloodTroll|Female}} [[Ateena]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral2}} [[Mythrax]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|Zul}} [[Zul]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|K'thir}} [[Lord Stormsong]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|Xavius}} [[Xavius]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|Deathwing}} [[Deathwing]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Nefarian}}{{RaceIcon|UndeadNefarian}} [[Nefarian]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | **{{RaceIcon|Rend}} [[Rend Blackhand]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Onyxia}} [[Onyxia]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Sinestra}} [[Sintharia]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | [[File:Chogall TCG.jpg|thumbnail|[[Cho'gall]], mortal follower of the Old Gods and leader of the [[Twilight's Hammer]]]] |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|OldCho'gall}}{{RaceIcon|Cho'gall}} [[Cho'gall]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Benedictus}} [[Twilight Father]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Cultist Male}}{{RaceIcon|Cultist Female}} [[Twilight Council]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|FireLord}} [[Ragnaros]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|FandralFire}} [[Fandral Staghelm]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|Flamewaker}} [[Majordomo Executus]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral}} [[General Vezax]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|FacelessGeneral}} [[Warlord Zon'ozz]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|AirLord}} [[Al'Akir]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|Titan|Male}} [[Loken]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|IronDwarf}}{{RaceIcon|IronVrykul|Male}}{{RaceIcon|IronGiant}} [[Assembly of Iron]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}} [[Emperor Vek'nilash|Vek'nilash]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}} [[Emperor Vek'lor|Vek'lor]]{{KIA}}<br/> |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|Murozond}} [[Murozond]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | *{{RaceIcon|DragonInfinite}} [[Aeonus]]{{KIA}} |
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+ | {{RaceIcon|Mantid}}{{RaceIcon|MantidVizier}} [[Paragons of the Klaxxi]]{{KIA}} |
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− | === |
+ | ===Former leaders=== |
− | {{RaceIcon| |
+ | {{RaceIcon|AzsharaQ}} [[Queen Azshara|Azshara]]<br/> |
− | + | {{RaceIcon|WaterLord}} [[Neptulon]]<br/> |
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− | *{{RaceIcon| |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|FrostLord}} [[Ahune]] |
− | + | {{RaceIcon|EarthLord}} [[Therazane]]<br/> |
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− | + | *{{RaceIcon|Theradras}} [[Princess Theradras]]{{KIA}} |
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− | {{RaceIcon| |
+ | {{RaceIcon|Thunderaan2}} [[Prince Thunderaan]] |
− | *{{RaceIcon| |
+ | *{{RaceIcon|Djinn}} [[Conclave of Wind]] |
− | *{{RaceIcon|Cultist|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Cultist|Female}} [[Twilight Council]] |
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− | [[Twin Emperors]]† |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}} {{NPC||Vek'lor}}† |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|QirajiEmperor}} {{NPC||Vek'nilash}}† |
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− | {{RaceIcon|FireLord}} {{NPC||Ragnaros}}†<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|AirLord}} {{NPC||Al'Akir}}†<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Titan|Male}} {{NPC||Loken}}† |
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− | *{{RaceIcon|IronGiant}}{{RaceIcon|IronVrykul|Male}}{{RaceIcon|IronDwarf}}{{NPC||Assembly of Iron}}† |
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− | {{RaceIcon|NagaSeaWitch}} {{NPC||Queen Azshara}}<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Satyr}} {{NPC||Xavius}}<br/> |
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− | {{RaceIcon|Mantid}}{{RaceIcon|MantidVizier}} [[Paragons of the Klaxxi]] |
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==Status of the factions== |
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− | ! Faction || Azeroth |
+ | ! Faction || Pre-titanic Azeroth || Titanic ordering of Azeroth || Post-titanic [[Azeroth]] to the [[War of the Ancients]] || Post-[[War of the Ancients|WotA]] and [[BDP|Before Dark Portal]] || [[ADP|After Dark Portal]] to the [[invasion of Outland]] || [[War against the Lich King]] to the [[War Against the Nightmare]] || [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]] to the [[Third invasion of the Burning Legion|third invasion]] || [[Fourth War]] to [[war against the Primalists]] || Current status |
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! [[Yogg-Saron's forces]] |
! [[Yogg-Saron's forces]] |
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− | | Already |
+ | | Already existed; fighting against [[N'Zoth's forces]]. Afterwards established conjointly with other Old Gods the [[Black Empire]]. || [[War between the titans and the Old Gods|Defeated and imprisoned]] by the [[Pantheon]]. || Still imprisoned, seeking freedom. || Expanding their influence, boosted by [[Loken]]'s betrayal. || Silent. || Seeking freedom; caused an uprising to escape [[Ulduar|imprisonment]], but the plan was foiled when [[Loken]] and his [[iron army]] got defeated by [[adventurer|heroes]]. || Seeking resurgence. || Silent. || Defeated. |
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|-style="color:#808080;" |
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! [[N'Zoth's forces]] |
! [[N'Zoth's forces]] |
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− | | Already |
+ | | Already existed; fighting against [[C'Thun's forces]] and [[Yogg-Saron's forces]]. Afterwards established conjointly with other Old Gods the [[Black Empire]].|| [[War between the titans and the Old Gods|Defeated and imprisoned]] by the [[Pantheon]]. || Still imprisoned seeking freedom; helped to corrupt [[Neltharion]] into [[Deathwing]]. || Expanding their influence, boosted by the creation of the [[Nazjatar Empire|Empire of Nazjatar]]. || The [[naga]] emerged to the surface. || Became a large threat for [[Azeroth]] through the [[Emerald Nightmare]]. Defeated afterwards. || Resurfaced at large scales, [[War against Deathwing|declaring war]] to bring the [[Hour of Twilight]], but defeated; Deathwing was killed, his [[Twilight's Hammer|mortal followers]] repelled, other servant organizations like [[Dark Horde]] and both [[Chromatic dragonflight|Chromatic]] and [[Twilight dragonflight|Twilight]] [[dragonflights]] defeated as well. || Freed [[N'Zoth]] and tried to completely transform Azeroth into the Black Empire, but was defeated; N'Zoth and [[Ny'alotha]] were destroyed. || Defeated. |
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! [[C'Thun's forces]] |
! [[C'Thun's forces]] |
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− | | Already |
+ | | Already existed; fighting against [[N'Zoth's forces]]. Afterwards established conjointly with other Old Gods the [[Black Empire]]. || [[War between the titans and the Old Gods|Defeated and heavily weakened]] by the [[Pantheon]]. || Trying to recover. || Partially recovered, but [[War of the Shifting Sands|sealed]] into the [[Scarab wall]]. || Resurfaced [[Second War of the Shifting Sands|declaring war]], menacing [[Kalimdor]] and [[Azeroth]] as a whole but defeated by the [[Might of Kalimdor]] coalition. [[Ahn'Qiraj]] turned to a fallen [[kingdom]]. || The [[Twilight's Hammer]] made [[Ahn'Qiraj]] as their base of operations seeking [[Med'an]] and his powers to resurrect an inanimate [[C'Thun]], but they and [[Cho'gall|their leader]] were defeated by the [[New Council of Tirisfal]]. || Weakened/Demi-Active. || Silent. || Defeated. |
+ | |||
+ | |-style="color:#808080;" |
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+ | ! [[Old Gods' forces#Y'Shaarj's forces|Y'Shaarj's forces]] |
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+ | | Already existed; unknown initial previous status. Established conjointly with other Old Gods the [[Black Empire]]. || Defeated, beheaded, and heavily weakened shortly after; [[Y'Shaarj]] was effectively killed by [[Aman'Thul]], cursing the land with [[sha]], but the [[mantid]] and [[Mantid Empire|their empire]] were still loyal to him. || The mantid waged many discontinuous wars against the [[mogu]] during the [[Age of a Hundred Kings]]. || Silent, isolated by the effect of the [[Mists of Pandaria (lore)|Pandarian mists]]. || Still silent. || Still silent. || The mantid allied with the [[True Horde]] to symbol their loyalty to [[Heart of Y'Shaarj|Y'Shaarj's heart]]. || The mantid joined [[N'Zoth's forces]]. || Unknown. |
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+ | ! [[Old Gods' forces#G'huun's forces|G'huun's forces]] |
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+ | | - || [[G'huun]] was created by the [[titan]]s for experimental purposes and sealed in [[Uldir]]. || Silent. || [[Blood troll]]s began to worship G'huun. || Silent. || Still silent. || Blood trolls began assaulting [[Zuldazar]]. || Attacked [[Zandalar Empire]] and freed G'huun, but was defeated; G'huun was destroyed. || Defeated. |
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− | ! Faction || Titanic |
+ | ! Faction || Titanic ordering of Azeroth || Post-titanic [[Azeroth]] until [[War of the Ancients]] || Post-[[War of the Ancients|WotA]] and [[BDP|Before Dark Portal]] || [[ADP|After Dark Portal]] and before [[WoW]] || [[Ahn'Qiraj War]] to [[War Against the Nightmare]] || [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]] to [[war in Draenor]] || [[Third invasion of the Burning Legion]] || [[Fourth War]] to [[war against the Primalists]] || Unknown future || Current status |
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− | ! [[Black |
+ | ! [[Black dragonflight]] |
− | | |
+ | | - || Created but corrupted by the [[Old God]]s and joins [[N'Zoth's forces]] || - || - || - || Defeated, corrupt side destroyed || - || Restored uncorrupt and defected || - || [[Valdrakken Accord|Rejoined]] the other original [[dragonflight]]s |
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+ | |-style="color:#808080;" |
− | ! [[Empire of Nazjatar]] |
+ | ! [[Nazjatar Empire|Empire of Nazjatar]] |
− | | - || - || Created || |
+ | | - || - || Created, joined [[N'Zoth]], but remained silent || Finally emerged to surface || - || Defeated, still active || - || Defeated again || - || Unknown |
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! [[Emerald Nightmare]] |
! [[Emerald Nightmare]] |
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− | | - || - || - || - || Created || - || - || |
+ | | - || - || - || - || Created, turned on a serious threat to [[Azeroth]] but defeated and sealed|| - || Broke the seal, but defeated again|| - || - || Defeated |
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! [[Kingdom of Ahn'Qiraj]] |
! [[Kingdom of Ahn'Qiraj]] |
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− | | - || Created and joined C'Thun's forces |
+ | | - || Created and joined C'Thun's forces || [[War of the Shifting Sands|Imprisoned]]|| Still imprisoned, seeking freeedom || [[Ahn'Qiraj War|Defeated and destroyed]] || - || - || - || - || Fallen |
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! [[Twilight's Hammer]] |
! [[Twilight's Hammer]] |
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− | | - || - || - || - || - || - || - || |
+ | | - || - || - || - || Operative || Defeated, repelled and nearly destroyed || - || - || - || Weakened, defeated and repelled |
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− | ! [[Iron |
+ | ! [[Iron army]] |
− | | - || - || - || - || - || - || - || |
+ | | - || Created || - || - || Defeated, defects [[Yogg-Saron]] || - || Many members restored, rejoins the [[Keepers]] || - || - || Restored |
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![[Infinite Dragonflight]] |
![[Infinite Dragonflight]] |
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− | | - || - || - || - || - || - || Created || Unknown |
+ | | - || - || - || - || - || Rescued [[Garrosh]] from his trial in [[Pandaria]] || - || - || Created || Unknown |
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![[Deepholm#Denizens|Deepholm]] |
![[Deepholm#Denizens|Deepholm]] |
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− | | - || - || - || - || - || |
+ | | - || Defected after defeat || - || - || - || - || Rejoined [[Azeroth]] against the [[Burning Legion]] || - || - || Healthy |
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![[Firelands#Denizens|Firelands]] |
![[Firelands#Denizens|Firelands]] |
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+ | | - || Defected after defeat || Rejoined after the [[War of the Three Hammers|WotTH]] || - || - || - || Defected, rejoined [[Azeroth]] against the [[Burning Legion]] || - || - || Healthy |
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− | | - || - || - || - || - || - || - || Defeated |
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![[Skywall#Denizens|Skywall]] |
![[Skywall#Denizens|Skywall]] |
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− | | - || |
+ | | - || Defected after defeat || - || - || - || Rejoined || Defected, rejoined [[Azeroth]] against the [[Burning Legion]] || - || - || Healthy |
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![[Abyssal Maw#Denizens|Abyssal Maw]] |
![[Abyssal Maw#Denizens|Abyssal Maw]] |
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− | | - || - || - || - || - || |
+ | | - || Defected after defeat || - || - || - || - || Rejoined [[Azeroth]] against the [[Burning Legion]] || - || - || Healthy |
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− | ![[Mantid]] |
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− | | - || - || - || - || - || - || - || Healthy |
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+ | ==Notes and trivia== |
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− | ==Speculation== |
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+ | *Even though the [[sha]] are fragments of [[Y'Shaarj]]'s power, they are aimless, not affiliated to the Old Gods' forces. |
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− | {{speculation}} |
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+ | *[[Shapeless]] were concepted as the "[[wikipedia:Play-Doh|Play-Doh]] of the Old Gods" for ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]]'' but were eventually cut. |
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− | == |
+ | ==Gallery== |
+ | <gallery> |
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− | The [[Old Gods]]' prisons can be seen as the capitals of their forces. They are: |
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+ | The Forgotten Ones - Faceless ones.jpg|Old Gods minions occupying [[Azjol-Nerub]]'s [[Inner Kingdom]]. |
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− | *[[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|Chamber of C'Thun]], [[Ahn'Qiraj]] (formerly) - C'Thun's location |
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+ | </gallery> |
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− | *[[Prison of Yogg-Saron]], [[Ulduar]] (formerly) - Yogg-Saron's location |
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− | *The [[Rift of Aln]] - presumably N'Zoth's location |
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− | *Presumed other locations of other Old Gods. |
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− | *A mysterious city named [[Ny'alotha]], mentioned by [[Yogg-Saron]] and [[Y'Shaarj]], seemingly located at the bottom of the ocean. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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“It is a small matter to control the mind of the weak... for I bear allegiance to powers untouched by time, unmoved by fate. No force on this world or beyond harbors the strength to bend our knee... not even the mighty Legion!”
The forces of the Old Gods, known in ancient times as the Black Empire,[3] are a vaguely united faction of all the entities and organizations that serve the Old Gods. In recent times its members either serve the Old Gods directly or had allied with Deathwing, to achieve their own objectives with the support of the Old Gods.
Although they suffered a crushing defeat long ago at the hands of the Pantheon, and the Old Gods along with most of their minions had been imprisoned, the Old Gods' activities on Azeroth have been steadily increasing, culminating in the Cataclysm, when they launched a major offensive in an attempt to escape their prisons, crush opposition and return to power, until eventually being pushed back by Horde and Alliance forces.
Membership
Major members
Old Gods' creatures and creations
The Old Gods have spawned and favored many creatures throughout the ages for their servitude:
- N'raqi - A monstrous race that arose from the organic matter that seeped from the Old Gods' blighted forms during the primordial era of Azeroth, commonly known as the faceless ones. They are divided in three major types: regular n'raqi, smaller ones called k'thir, and C'Thraxxi, monstrous warbringers far larger and more resilient than other lesser n'raqi. Erudax, Uul'gyneth, General Vezax and Warlord Zon'ozz are notable C'Thraxxi, while Soggoth the Slitherer is a very huge regular n'raqi.
- Aqir - Insectoids of incredible resilience and strength sharing the same origin with the n'raqi. After millennia, they evolved into three distinct races: the nerubians of Azjol-Nerub, the qiraji of Ahn'Qiraj, and the mantid of Manti'vess. Armies of the original aqir race still exist today and are loyal to N'Zoth.
- Merciless ones - Aquatic parasitic aberrations that appear with other servants.[4]
- Leviathan kraken - Some of them serve the Old Gods, controlled by the Naga. Ozumat is their patriarch.
- Maw creatures - Beings bound to the Old Gods with a giant maw. Their name may be "forgotten ones".
- Azerothian hydras - Hydras in Azeroth are found along the coasts of Darkshore, Ashenvale and Dustwallow Marsh, and were also found in Azshara before the Shattering. Some seem to be intelligent and might be the favored pets or servants of the Old Gods. Aku'mai carries within him a small measure of the Old Gods' power.[5] Another notable example is Kai'ju Gahz'rilla.
Twilight's Hammer
The Twilight's Hammer Cult was originally a clan composed of the pale orcs of the planet Draenor founded by the ogre-mage Cho'gall as a destructive cult hell-bent on bringing about the apocalypse. Based in Silithus since the defeat of the Horde during the Second War, in the midst of the cataclysm they have been found recruiting members of both the Alliance and the Horde with doomsayers proclaiming the imminent destruction of the world itself and promising its members glory and power. Other than the Horde and Alliance they have influenced weaker or desperate factions, including the almost extinct sand trolls and the rebellious Dark Iron dwarves. Led by Cho'gall and the Twilight Council, they attempt to claim the Twilight Highlands for the Old Gods who they believe to be the world's true masters, and eventually all of Azeroth itself.[6] More recently with the fall of Cho'gall at the hands of Azeroth's champions Archbishop Benedictus, now dubbing himself the "Twilight Father", and later the "Twilight Prophet", has risen to guide the remains of the cult but eventually he is taken down as well and the clan was been splintered. Some have traveled to the tomb of the heroic titanic watcher Tyr, hidden beneath the Whispering Forest in Tirisfal Glades. There, led by an former Alliance bishop and now traitor, they attempt to resurrect a C'Thrax named Zakajz the Corruptor using [Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire]. Another branch was found attacking Deepholm alongside the remnants of the twilight dragonflight, led by Zeryxia, who hears the whispers of Sintharia.
- Led by the Twilight Council. Historical leaders include Cho'gall, Archbishop Benedictus, Twilight Deacon Farthing, Zeryxia and Burglosh the Earthbreaker.
- The Cult has many members of different races, many of them traitors of their own nations:
- Mortal betrayers from Alliance and Horde.
- Ogre - Many are attracted by the promises of power of Cho'gall.
- Gronn - While many were enslaved and some joined the cult, notably Skullcrusher the Mountain.[8]
- Dark Iron clan - Some decided to stay loyal the Twilight Hammer and Ragnaros.
- Sandfury tribe - Allied with the Twilight's Hammer in a desperate attempt.[9]
- Vrykul - Seen as the elite units led by Warmaster Blackhorn.
- Ascendant - Various mortals have joined the cult, attracted by the promise to ascend and "reborn" as elemental ascendants.[10] The Ascendant Council judged which mortal where worthy of Elemental Ascension.[10]
- Elemental - Many elementals are under servitude of the Twilight Hammer.
- Bound elementals - Many have been found enslaved by Twilight's Hammer members.
Y'Shaarj's forces
The Mantid Empire
Living in what is now called Pandaria, the mantid are the oldest inhabitants of the western part of the continent and followers of a dead Old God Y'Shaarj. Throughout countless millennia, they awaited for his return, until his heart was discovered and subsequently revived by Garrosh Hellscream.
- Grand Empress Shek'zeer was the ruler of the empire until she was deposed by the Klaxxi.
- Imperial Vizier Zor'lok was the unwaveringly loyal Voice of the Empress.
- The Klaxxi is an ancient organization that possibly began as a priesthood of some sort, dedicated to Y'Shaarj.
- Paragons of the Klaxxi are the most gifted Klaxxi from many generations, encased in amber in order to preserve them for a time when their aid is required. They joined Garrosh Hellscream in the Underhold in order to protect the Heart of Y'Shaarj.
N'Zoth's forces
Countless ages ago, N'Zoth's armies waged endless war against the forces of C'Thun and Yogg-Saron. They still serve N'Zoth after millennia have passed.[11]
Deathwing Dragonkin †
Neltharion the Earthwarder[12] was corrupted during the War of the Ancients into the service of the Old Gods with his dragonflight and renamed himself Deathwing.[13] However he suffered wounds too great in the events of the Day of the Dragon and had to retreat into Deepholm to heal himself,[14] where he beat the stone dragons into submission to serve him.[15] In his absence, his mate Sintharia and their children Onyxia and Nefarian took over his dragonflight. With the Cataclysm, Deathwing and his flight returned and resurrected Sinestra and Nefarian as undead, the latter which resurrected his sister Onyxia. Reinforced by Sinestra's creation the Twilight Dragonflight, they allied with the elemental lords Ragnaros of the Firelands and Al'akir of the Skywall, and together with the Twilight's Hammer they work to bring the Hour of Twilight.[10]
Many other dragonkin have been corrupted and changed by the old gods.
- Led by Deathwing.
- Black dragonkin - Along with their aspect, many dragons of the Black dragonflight fell to the madness of the Old Gods.
- Chromatic dragonflight - An experimental dragonflight intended to rule all others, created by Nefarian.
- Twilight dragonflight - A very deadly dragonflight intended to destroy all life on Azeroth, created by Sintharia.
The Dark Horde †
The Dark Horde is a renegade group of various races made of troops from the Old Horde that managed to avoid capture and reject the leadership of the Horde. Now under the control of Nefarian and the Black Dragonflight, they are based around Blackrock Mountain and have forces from Elwynn Forest to the Wetlands, though they are stronger in the Burning Steppes. The Dark Horde wages war against both the Alliance and the Horde, and used to fight the Dark Iron clan and its master Ragnaros until the return of Deathwing and his alliance with the Elemental Lord of fire.
- Led by Warchief Rend Blackhand and controlled by Nefarian.[16]
- Orcs - Many clans believe that Rend Blackhand is the true warchief and follow his command:
- Forest trolls - Some trolls remember the aid given to them by the Old Horde and remain with what they believe is the true Horde:
- Ogres - Some ogre clans decided to stay united under the Dark Horde:
- Goblins - The Dark Horde employs various Goblin mercenaries.
- Dragons - The Dark Horde has corrupted Dragons of all dragonflights.
- Gnolls - Although they were never in the Old Horde, some gnolls have formed an alliance with the Dark Horde in the Redridge Mountains.
- Demons - Many orcs in the Dark Horde summon imps, felhounds, and felguards.[19]
The Nazjatar Empire
In the end of the War of the Ancients, after the Shattering happened, Queen Azshara and the Highborne tried their best to keep the waters at bay, but struck a pact with a mysterious power that turned them into the reptile Naga.[20] Now as underwater inhabitants in a sunken city they worked their way into shaping a underwater empire, enslaving many aquatic races like murlocs, and taming many beasts like tube wyrms, couatl, dragon turles and snap dragons, with Azshara leading them and against beings like Leviroth and the Kvaldir.[21] The empire's capital city is known as Nazjatar.
- Ruled by the Empress of Nazjatar, Queen of the Naga, Queen Azshara.[22]
- The former Highborne that served the queen were turned into Naga by N'Zoth.
- Naga sea witches are revered powerful spellcasters of the naga.[23]
- Naga lords are red male naga warriors with shells and other sea creatures fused to their bodies.
- The naga have enslaved many races:
- Many races from members of the Alliance and Horde.[24]
- Murlocs, notably the Rockpool tribe.[25]
- Deep Sea Murlocs.[26]
- Mur'gul are murlocs used for manual labor and combat.[27]
- Some corrupted Stormsong tidesages have joined Azshara after their leader fell to her masters' whispers.
The Emerald Nightmare
Although the Old Gods created the Emerald Nightmare and transformed Xavius, first of the satyrs, into the Nightmare Lord, Xavius was defeated. Now revived, he has rejoined his former allies and spreads the Nightmare in their name.[28] But his true loyalties still remain with the Old Gods.[29]
- Demons - Xavius have demons under his command.
- Xavius still has satyr followers, including the mysterious Shadow satyr.[30]
- The Emerald Nightmare has corrupted various beings linked to the Emerald Dream.
- Some green dragons have fell to corruption, including the former aspect of their flight.
- The Dragons of Nightmare are the corrupted members from Ysera's Brood, original guardians of Ysera's Dream's entrances, were corrupted by the Nightmare and eventually were beheaded by Cenarion Circle allies, except one that have been purified and uncorrupted.[30]
- Some Cenarius' Children have been corrupted by the Emerald Nightmare, including their progenitor.
- Some green dragons have fell to corruption, including the former aspect of their flight.
The Mantid Empire
When N'Zoth was freed from his prison, the new queen of the mantid pledged her swarm to the Old God, making raids into the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
- Ruled by Grand Empress Shek'zara.
- The Klaxxi, with its fallen members revived, were empowered by the Void.
The Cult of the Void
The Cult of the Void is a cult of worshipers who covet the gifts of the Void.
- Led by Vexiona.
Yogg-Saron's forces
Ulduar is where Yogg-Saron was sealed, but it wasn't strong enough to stop his influence from spreading over the millenniums, corrupting the Prime-designate Loken,[31] the other Titanic watchers (Frejya, Hodir, Mimiron and Thorim),[32][33] and other titanic constructs, like giants[34] and mechagnomes and their creations.[35] With control over the Forge of Wills, the corrupted Loken started creating a new army like many other's of the titan's creation's (earthen, giants and vrykul) but made of iron instead of stone and empowered by runes.[36] However the Explorers' League together with the Kirin Tor and the Horde mounted an offensive against Yogg-Saron's forces and managed to kill him and save the corrupted watchers, except for Loken which was killed earlier by heroes in the Halls of Lightning, and with the death of the Prime designate, Algalon the observer came to Azeroth to judge its corruption in order to re-originate it.
- Yogg-Saron's n'raqi
- Led by General Vezax.[37]
- Zakajz the Corruptor was a powerful C'Thrax servant of Yogg-Saron sent by Loken to hunt down Tyr, however the keeper sacrificed himself to defeat him.
- Led by General Vezax.[37]
- The corrupted titanic creations of Ulduar
- Led by Loken until his death at the hands of adventurers.[31]
- Once titanic watchers like Thorim, Freya, Hodir and Mimiron were secondary leaders of the Ulduar's corrupted ones until been freed by the adventurers.[32][33]
- Hodir's many Winter servants in the Halls of Winter.
- The corrupted nature guardians that serves Freya in the Conservatory of Life.
- The Mechagnomes that have been enslaved into the Old God's service trough Mimiron.[35]
- The mechagnomes have created many Clockwork constructs.
- The enigmatic mechagnomes have adopted Gelbin Mekkatorque's invention, the Mechanostrider.
- Fire giants like Fjorn, Volkhan and Ignis that forged a lot of constructs for the iron army.[34][37][38]
- The iron army
- Commanded by the Assembly of Iron, composed by Stormcaller Brundir,Runemaster Molgeim and Steelbreaker.
- The iron dwarves are part of this army.[39]
- Iron giants are the largest combatants of the Iron ones.[34]
- Iron golems are massive constructs into the armada.[40]
- Iron vrykuls are a kind titanic creation like the other that make their part for the armada.[39]
- A Plated proto-drake, which the only known is Razorscale made from the former brood-mother Veranus.[37]
- The Iron dwarves are capable of bending the stone giants to their will by the use of runes, turning them into Runed Giants.
- The remnants of the world tree Vordrassil, which houses the city Grizzlemaw, is under Yogg-Saron's influence together with its inhabitants, the furbolg, leaving them as corrupted aggressive savage beasts.[41]
C'Thun's forces
Kingdom of Ahn'Qiraj †
Ahn'Qiraj is a fortress city in southern Silithus, and it's the home of the qiraji. They first threatened the world with the War of the Shifting Sands, where they were sealed inside their own fortress city.[42] They tried a new offensive but utterly failed against the Might of Kalimdor, ending with the death of the Twin Emperors, rulers of the qiraji, and with them their master C'thun.[43] Cho'gall and the Twilight Hammer took over Ahn'Qiraj while he mutated, and tried using C'thun's corpse to corrupt the Med'an the soon-to-be Guardian.[44]
- The qiraji emperors, Vek'lor and Vek'nilash are the rulers of the qiraji.[45]
- The insectoids of the city-Kingdom of Ahn'Qiraj found in the southern part of Silithus.[42]
- Qiraji prophets are a type of qiraji who command powerful mental abilities.[46]
- The qiraji have built and enslaved many constructs for war.
- The qiraji have many Silithid servants of 15 castes grouped into 12 hives.[50]
G'huun's forces
A coalition of disparate factions in Zandalar, spearheaded by the Dark Prophet Zul. The prophet has pledged his allegiance to G'huun, seeking to break the entity out of its prison beneath the titan research facility of Uldir alongside the blood trolls of Nazmir, known as the children of G'huun.
- Mythrax is a C'Thrax that descended upon Zandalar in the past, but was defeated by the loa Sethraliss. His objective was to destroy the titan discs serving as seals of G'huun's prison. He was later resurrected by General Jakra'zet, and Mythrax retreated towards Uldir to await further orders from G'huun.
- Zul is the leader of the Atal'zul faction, spearheading efforts across the entirety of Zandalar to free his master.
- Yazma is a former priestess of Shadra whose power she had stolen, serving as Zul's lieutenant. She works to maintain control over the tombs of Atal'Dazar.
- General Jakra'zet is a Sandfury troll that rise to prominence in the Zanchuli Council before Zul's coup, using his position to scheme alongside the sethrak Emperor Korthek to resurrect Mythrax the Unraveler.
- Ateena is the matriarch of the blood troll tribes in Nazmir.
- Emperor Korthek is the leader of the Faithless, a faction of sethrak who had betrayed the loa Sethraliss and decided to revive Mythrax.
Infinite dragonflight
Infinite dragon - The meddlesome force focused on destroying the true timeway. They are helping the Old Gods to bring about the Hour of Twilight,[51] though their reasons for doing so are not entirely clear.
- Led by Murozond.
- Aedelas Blackmoore from an alternate timeline is an agent of the infinite dragonflight.
The Firelands minions of Ragnaros
Ragnaros allied with Deathwing when he was promised to burn Azeroth together with his minions. Without Therazane or Neptulon interfering, he decided to start with the world tree of Nordrassil with the support of the Twilight Hammer,[10] prompting the druids of the Cenarion Circle and the Ancient Guardians to oppose him. He was beaten back to the Firelands by Cenarius, Hamuul and Malfurion,[52] and after some days of preparations, the druids are prepared to invade the Firelands and kill Ragnaros forever.[53]
- Ragnaros, ruler of the Firelands has agreed to ally with Deathwing.
- The second in command of Ragnaros minions is the Majordomo of the Firelands. Formerly occupied by Executus, it is now held by the former Archdruid of Darnassus Fandral Staghelm.[10]
- Fire elementals are the servants of Ragnaros, shaped in various forms.[54][55]
- Flamewakers are living fire elementals.
- Fire revenants are the main infantry of Ragnaros army.
- Lava elementals are a conglomerate of both fire and earth elementals.
- Molten giants are the brutal and cunning front-line defenders of Ragnaros' army.
- At least one Fire hawk converted from a Green Dragon.
- Many night elf druids have betrayed the Cenarion Circle in Mount Hyjal and joined Ragnaros. Using his power conjointly with of nature they called themselves the Druids of the Flame, group led by Fandral and Leyara.
The Skywall minions of Al'Akir
Free from the imprisonment of the Skywall, Al'Akir and his air elementals joined forces with Deathwing in an attempt to obtain the re-origination device the titans left in Uldum. To fight the Tol'vir, his ancient enemies, he called the support of the Conclave of Wind and Skywall's many denizens.[56]
- Al'Akir, ruler of the Skywall has agreed to work with Deathwing.
- Conclave of Wind are four Djinn that serve directly under Al'Akir.[10]
- Air elementals are the servants of Al'Akir, shaped into various forms.[57][58]
- The djinni are the nobles of the air elemental hierarchy.
- The air revenant are the main infantry.
- Some mortal tribes have served with Al'Akir.
The Necrodark †
- A resurgent faction of drogbar, led by the C'Thrax Uul'gyneth, who battled against Huln Highmountain in ancient times, and stirred by Ebonhorn's absence from Highmountain while visiting Thunder Bluff.
Beyond Azeroth
More Old Gods exist beyond those four known on Azeroth, but it takes significant power to summon them.[49] Their influence can be seen mostly in Outland.
- The Sethekk and the Dark Conclave arakkoa serve a mysterious master. The latter group, magically augmented by Gul'dan's curse, attempt to summon their master, which they call it an ancient and powerful evil.[49]
- The Black Blood of Draenor are oozes. The oozes of Azeroth have been at various times associated with the Old Gods, and it's very similar in name to Black Blood of Yogg-Saron, an ore made from the blood of Yogg-Saron.[61]
- Harbinger Skyriss is a qiraji prophet and servant of an Old God, imprisoned in the Arcatraz of Tempest Keep. According to A'dal, he seeks to usher his masters' vision of conquering all of the worlds in the universe.[62]
Former Members
The Abyssal Maw servants of Neptulon
- Abyssal Maw is their realm.
- Elemental Lord is Neptulon.
- Neptulon was attacked by the naga backed by n'raqi in a attempt to conquer his realm. After a confrontation with Lady Nazjar and Ozumat he was beaten back to the Abyssal Maw, at which point heroes attempted to rescue him,[63] but ultimately failed as Neptulon was quickly taken away by Ozumat.
The Deepholm followers of Therazane
- Deepholm is their realm.
- Elemental Lord is Therazane.
- Therazane has taken no liking to the Old Gods' plans for Deepholm after Deathwing broke the World Pillar, endangering her plane and Azeroth.[64] After an invasion by the Twilight Hammer,[65] she and her kin made a temporary alliance with the Earthen Ring to solve those problems[66] that the Old Gods caused though their forces. After the pillar is rebuilt she requests the hero to help her rebuild Deepholm.[67]
Possible allies
- By allying with Queen Azshara through Illidan's Naga, Illidan and his forces could be considered allies (indirect or not) of the Old Gods. As the many main bulk of their forces were defeated in Outland and regroup, there is no sign of a possible post-allegiance of the two groups, if ever had.
Former allies
- By allying with the Mantid Empire through the Heart of Y'Shaarj, Garrosh Hellscream's True Horde could be considered allies of the Old Gods. As Garrosh was overthrown during the Siege of Orgrimmar and the alliance with the Mantid failed, it seems linguer no more.
Leadership
Known Old Gods
- C'Thun
- Yogg-Saron
- N'Zoth †
- Ancient and powerful evil
- Y'Shaarj †
- Sha (originated directly from Y'Shaarj)
- G'huun †
Secondary leaders
Ateena †
Mythrax †
Zul †
Lord Stormsong †
Xavius †
Deathwing †
Cho'gall †
Ragnaros †
General Vezax †
Warlord Zon'ozz †
Al'Akir †
Loken †
Vek'nilash †
Vek'lor †
Murozond †
- Aeonus †
Former leaders
Status of the factions
Known major factions
Faction | Pre-titanic Azeroth | Titanic ordering of Azeroth | Post-titanic Azeroth to the War of the Ancients | Post-WotA and Before Dark Portal | After Dark Portal to the invasion of Outland | War against the Lich King to the War Against the Nightmare | Cataclysm to the third invasion | Fourth War to war against the Primalists | Current status |
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Yogg-Saron's forces | Already existed; fighting against N'Zoth's forces. Afterwards established conjointly with other Old Gods the Black Empire. | Defeated and imprisoned by the Pantheon. | Still imprisoned, seeking freedom. | Expanding their influence, boosted by Loken's betrayal. | Silent. | Seeking freedom; caused an uprising to escape imprisonment, but the plan was foiled when Loken and his iron army got defeated by heroes. | Seeking resurgence. | Silent. | Defeated. |
N'Zoth's forces | Already existed; fighting against C'Thun's forces and Yogg-Saron's forces. Afterwards established conjointly with other Old Gods the Black Empire. | Defeated and imprisoned by the Pantheon. | Still imprisoned seeking freedom; helped to corrupt Neltharion into Deathwing. | Expanding their influence, boosted by the creation of the Empire of Nazjatar. | The naga emerged to the surface. | Became a large threat for Azeroth through the Emerald Nightmare. Defeated afterwards. | Resurfaced at large scales, declaring war to bring the Hour of Twilight, but defeated; Deathwing was killed, his mortal followers repelled, other servant organizations like Dark Horde and both Chromatic and Twilight dragonflights defeated as well. | Freed N'Zoth and tried to completely transform Azeroth into the Black Empire, but was defeated; N'Zoth and Ny'alotha were destroyed. | Defeated. |
C'Thun's forces | Already existed; fighting against N'Zoth's forces. Afterwards established conjointly with other Old Gods the Black Empire. | Defeated and heavily weakened by the Pantheon. | Trying to recover. | Partially recovered, but sealed into the Scarab wall. | Resurfaced declaring war, menacing Kalimdor and Azeroth as a whole but defeated by the Might of Kalimdor coalition. Ahn'Qiraj turned to a fallen kingdom. | The Twilight's Hammer made Ahn'Qiraj as their base of operations seeking Med'an and his powers to resurrect an inanimate C'Thun, but they and their leader were defeated by the New Council of Tirisfal. | Weakened/Demi-Active. | Silent. | Defeated. |
Y'Shaarj's forces | Already existed; unknown initial previous status. Established conjointly with other Old Gods the Black Empire. | Defeated, beheaded, and heavily weakened shortly after; Y'Shaarj was effectively killed by Aman'Thul, cursing the land with sha, but the mantid and their empire were still loyal to him. | The mantid waged many discontinuous wars against the mogu during the Age of a Hundred Kings. | Silent, isolated by the effect of the Pandarian mists. | Still silent. | Still silent. | The mantid allied with the True Horde to symbol their loyalty to Y'Shaarj's heart. | The mantid joined N'Zoth's forces. | Unknown. |
G'huun's forces | - | G'huun was created by the titans for experimental purposes and sealed in Uldir. | Silent. | Blood trolls began to worship G'huun. | Silent. | Still silent. | Blood trolls began assaulting Zuldazar. | Attacked Zandalar Empire and freed G'huun, but was defeated; G'huun was destroyed. | Defeated. |
Affiliated members
Faction | Titanic ordering of Azeroth | Post-titanic Azeroth until War of the Ancients | Post-WotA and Before Dark Portal | After Dark Portal and before WoW | Ahn'Qiraj War to War Against the Nightmare | Cataclysm to war in Draenor | Third invasion of the Burning Legion | Fourth War to war against the Primalists | Unknown future | Current status |
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Black dragonflight | - | Created but corrupted by the Old Gods and joins N'Zoth's forces | - | - | - | Defeated, corrupt side destroyed | - | Restored uncorrupt and defected | - | Rejoined the other original dragonflights |
Empire of Nazjatar | - | - | Created, joined N'Zoth, but remained silent | Finally emerged to surface | - | Defeated, still active | - | Defeated again | - | Unknown |
Emerald Nightmare | - | - | - | - | Created, turned on a serious threat to Azeroth but defeated and sealed | - | Broke the seal, but defeated again | - | - | Defeated |
Kingdom of Ahn'Qiraj | - | Created and joined C'Thun's forces | Imprisoned | Still imprisoned, seeking freeedom | Defeated and destroyed | - | - | - | - | Fallen |
Twilight's Hammer | - | - | - | - | Operative | Defeated, repelled and nearly destroyed | - | - | - | Weakened, defeated and repelled |
Iron army | - | Created | - | - | Defeated, defects Yogg-Saron | - | Many members restored, rejoins the Keepers | - | - | Restored |
Infinite Dragonflight | - | - | - | - | - | Rescued Garrosh from his trial in Pandaria | - | - | Created | Unknown |
Deepholm | - | Defected after defeat | - | - | - | - | Rejoined Azeroth against the Burning Legion | - | - | Healthy |
Firelands | - | Defected after defeat | Rejoined after the WotTH | - | - | - | Defected, rejoined Azeroth against the Burning Legion | - | - | Healthy |
Skywall | - | Defected after defeat | - | - | - | Rejoined | Defected, rejoined Azeroth against the Burning Legion | - | - | Healthy |
Abyssal Maw | - | Defected after defeat | - | - | - | - | Rejoined Azeroth against the Burning Legion | - | - | Healthy |
Notes and trivia
- Even though the sha are fragments of Y'Shaarj's power, they are aimless, not affiliated to the Old Gods' forces.
- Shapeless were concepted as the "Play-Doh of the Old Gods" for Cataclysm but were eventually cut.
Gallery
Old Gods minions occupying Azjol-Nerub's Inner Kingdom.
References
- ^ Karsh Steelbender quotes
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 29 - 37
- ^ Chris Metzen, Mists of Pandaria launch party, 2012
- ^ Mindbender Ghur'sha
- ^ Aku'mai the Devourer#Adventure Guide
- ^ The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm
- ^ [30-35] Ogres & Ettins
- ^ [30-35] Skullcrusher the Mountain
- ^ [80D] Water They Up To?
- ^ a b c d e f Encounter Journal
- ^ Warlord Zon'ozz#Adventure Guide
- ^ The History of Warcraft - Chapter I: Mythos, pg 4 (dead link)
- ^ The History of Warcraft - Chapter I: Mythos, pg 6 (dead link)
- ^ Dungeon: Stonecore
- ^ [30-35] Don't. Stop. Moving.
- ^ Blackrock Spire
- ^ [7-30] They've Wised Up...
- ^ [7-30] The Dark Tower
- ^ Burning demon mobs in Blackrock Spire
- ^ Warcraft Encyclopedia: Naga
- ^ [10-30] The Emissary
- ^ The Sundering of the World
- ^ Naga sea witch unit
- ^ [30-35] Slave Labor
- ^ [15-30] Atrocities
- ^ Lady Naz'jar fight in Throne of Tides
- ^ Naga faction in Warcraft III
- ^ World of Warcraft: Legion
- ^ Emerald Nightmare raid: Malfurion Stormrage yells: No doubt Xavius and his ancient master delight that so much of our attention goes to fighting the Legion. Their insidious shadow seeps into our world, distracting us with whispers and doubts.
- ^ a b World of Warcraft: Stormrage
- ^ a b Dungeons - Ulduar
- ^ a b [25-30] The Reckoning
- ^ a b [25-30] Fate of the Titans
- ^ a b c [25-30] Mending Fences
- ^ a b [25-30] Slaves of the Stormforged
- ^ http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=25626575587&sid=1
- ^ a b c Underdev/Ulduar Bosstiary
- ^ [20-30D] Diametrically Opposed
- ^ a b Brann's comments when Sjonnir The Ironshaper is slain
- ^ [25-30] Facing the Storm
- ^ [15-30G3] Ursoc, the Bear God
- ^ a b Prophecy of C'Thun
- ^ [30R] C'Thun's Legacy
- ^ World of Warcraft: The Comic, Hard Choices
- ^ Twin Emperors
- ^ [Staff of the Qiraji Prophets]
- ^ Monsters of Ahn'Qiraj - Anubisath
- ^ Monsters of Ahn'Qiraj - Obsidian Destroyer
- ^ a b c Ask CDev 1
- ^ [60G] The Calling
- ^ Golden, Christie. Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects.
- ^ [30-35] The Firelord
- ^ 4.2 preview
- ^ Firelands (instance)
- ^ Molten Front
- ^ Raid: Throne of the Four Winds
- ^ Vortex Pinnacle
- ^ Throne of the Four Winds
- ^ [15-30] Go Blow that Horn
- ^ [30-35] Traitors!
- ^ [56] ... and a Batch of Ooze
- ^ [70D] Harbinger of Doom
- ^ Dungeon: Throne of the Tides
- ^ [30-35] Deepholm, Realm of Earth
- ^ Diamant the Patient in Deepholm
- ^ [30-35] Audience with the Stonemother
- ^ [30-35] The Stone Throne