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| + | '''Merely a setback''' is a catch phrase originated by [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]] in [[Magisters' Terrace]]. It has become a common utterance whenever there is the perception that a boss who was previously defeated is merely being recycled, and has even appeared multiple times in ''World of Warcraft'' as a result. |
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| − | | name = Jarod Shadowsong |
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| − | | gender = Male |
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| − | | race = Night elf |
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| − | | creature = Humanoid |
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| − | | character = [[Warrior]] (presumed) |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Sentinels]], [[Kaldorei Resistance]], [[Guardians of Hyjal]] |
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| − | | faction = Neutral |
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| − | | level = 88 |
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| − | | type = Elite |
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| − | | location = [[Mount Hyjal]] |
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| − | | occupation = Night elf commander |
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| − | | relatives = [[Maiev Shadowsong]] (sister), [[Shandris Feathermoon]] (lover, presumed) |
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| + | ==List of bosses using the quote== |
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| − | '''Jarod Shadowsong''' is the younger brother of [[Maiev Shadowsong]], and was commander of the [[Kaldorei Resistance]] during the [[War of the Ancients]]. He becomes a hero and leader to the night elves following the war's conclusion, and is instrumental in easing tensions between his people and the Highborne. Prior to ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]'', he had not appeared outside the novels, and was never mentioned outside this solitary appearance. His sudden disappearance was addressed, but the reason for why has never been explained. |
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| + | *[[Kael'thas Sunstrider (Magisters' Terrace tactics)|Kael'thas Sunstrider]] in [[Magisters' Terrace]] yells ''{{Text|Yell|I know what you're thinking, but Tempest Keep was merely a set back.}}'' |
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| + | *[[Blood Prince Council|Prince Valanar]] in [[Icecrown Citadel (instance)|Icecrown Citadel]] yells ''{{Text|Yell|Naxxanar was merely a setback!}}'' |
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| + | *[[Hogger (tactics)|Hogger]] in the [[Stockades]] yells ''{{Text|Yell|Forest just setback!}}'' |
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| + | *[[Crusader Lord Valdelmar]] in [[Tyr's Hand]] yells ''{{Text|Yell|The Scarlet Crusade is not over! Undeath is merely a setback!}}'' |
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| + | ==List of setbacks== |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | Jarod was a minor captain in the city guard of [[Suramar]] and was unofficially promoted when he returned accompanied by [[Malfurion Stormrage]], [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], [[Krasus]], [[Korialstrasz]], [[Rhonin]], and [[Broxigar]]. Jarod was put in charge of guarding these important personages and became a valuable supporter of [[Kur'talos Ravencrest|Lord Ravencrest]]. After the death of many of the nobles he was promoted to commander.<ref>{{ref book |author= Knaak, Richard A. |authorlink= Richard A. Knaak |title= [[The Sundering]] |isbn= 978-0-7434-2898-9 |pages=118}}</ref> |
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| + | *[[Dar'Khan Drathir]] in the ''[[The Sunwell Trilogy|Sunwell Trilogy]]'' and [[Deatholme]] |
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| + | *[[Kael'thas Sunstrider]] in [[Tempest Keep]] and [[Magisters' Terrace]] |
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| + | *[[Archmage Arugal]] in [[Shadowfang Keep (original)|Shadowfang Keep]] and [[Bloodmoon Isle]] |
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| + | *[[Baron Rivendare]] in [[Stratholme (original)|Stratholme]] and [[Naxxramas]] |
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| + | *[[Kel'Thuzad]] in the [[Naxxramas (original)|original]] and [[Naxxramas|new Naxxramas]] |
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| + | *[[Anub'arak]] in [[Azjol-Nerub (instance)|Azjol-Nerub]] and [[Trial of the Crusader]] |
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| + | *[[Onyxia]] in her [[Onyxia's Lair (original)|original]], her [[Onyxia's Lair|new lair]] and [[Blackwing Descent]] |
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| + | *[[Prince Keleseth]] in [[Utgarde Keep (instance)|Utgarde Keep]] and [[Icecrown Citadel]] |
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| + | *[[Prince Valanar]] in [[Naxxanar]] and [[Icecrown Citadel]] |
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| + | *[[Prince Taldaram]] in [[Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom]] and [[Icecrown Citadel]] |
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| + | *[[Hogger]] in [[Elwynn Forest]] and [[Stormwind Stockade]] |
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| + | *[[Crusader Lord Valdelmar]] in [[Tyr's Hand]] |
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| + | *[[Balnazzar]] in the [[Stratholme (original)|original]] and [[Stratholme|new Stratholme]] |
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| + | *[[Nefarian]] in [[Blackwing Lair]] and [[Blackwing Descent]] where he yells ''"Oh, I do hope this 'raid' will amuse me more than the last!"''. |
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| + | *[[Ragnaros]] in [[Molten Core]], the [[Inner Spire]] and the [[Firelands]]. |
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| + | *[[Sintharia]] in ''[[Night of the Dragon]]'' and the [[Bastion of Twilight]] |
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| + | ==Notes== |
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| − | ==Commanding the resistance== |
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| + | *Despite popular belief, Kael'thas was not the first character to use the catchphrase. It was actually [[Illidan Stormrage]] during the Alliance Campaign finale - [[Kil'jaeden's Command]] in [[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]]. Illidan explained his failed attempt to destroy the [[Lich King]] with these words: |
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| − | When [[Desdel Stareye]] took command after [[Ravencrest]]'s death, [[Jarod]] was named liaison to the [[tauren]] and [[earthen]], largely because Stareye thought [[Jarod]] was used to sacrifice. When Stareye was killed (much to the relief of [[Krasus]] and [[Rhonin]]) — and soon after [[Lord Del'theon]] was killed — [[Jarod]] unconsciously assumed field command of the troops. As a result, the tide of the battle was turned from the death of the resistance into a small victory within hours. [[Rhonin]], the [[earthen]] and the [[tauren]] insisted that Jarod assume complete command of the allied forces, to which he reluctantly agreed. Most of the nobles and [[Moon Guard]] agreed he should lead them. [[Jarod]]'s unorthodox tactics were extremely effective in holding the line against the [[Burning Legion]] (about 25 miles out to sea from Kalimdor's current coast) with minimal loss of life until the arrival of [[Archimonde]] to the battlefield. These battles even liberated the night elves from Stareye's mistakes and improved relations with other races, and even served to deteriorate the caste system of the [[Kaldorei]] (which placed only nobles as leaders). |
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| + | ::''"Kil'jaeden! I was merely set back. I was attempting to bolster my forces. The Lich King will be destroyed, I promise you!"'' |
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| + | *The phrase has carried over into other Blizzard games. In [[starcraft:Starcraft II|Starcraft II]], a mission in the campaign features a [[starcraft:Hybrid|Protoss/Zerg Hybrid]] that repeatedly spawns and attacks the player. One of the quotes he utters upon killing one of his incarnations is "merely a temporary setback". |
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| − | [[Jarod]]'s mere presence also seems to serve in raising morale. It is noted that, unlike the commanders before him, all fight harder and obey him with greater swiftness. An amused [[Rhonin]], however, realizes that [[Jarod]] probably doesn't consider himself impressive at all, and believes he is only doing what he must. Unfortunately for his modesty, his people's reverence for him only grew when the [[demigods]] joined the conflict, and willingly placed themselves under his command. He even manages to earn the admiration and respect of his sister, who had never seemed to approve of him. Towards the end of the conflict, [[Jarod]] entered single combat with [[Archimonde]] himself. He knew that he would not be able to defeat the demon lord, but he fought anyway... until the portal in the [[Well of Eternity]] collapsed, and all of the [[Burning Legion]] — including [[Archimonde]] — were banished from the face of [[Azeroth]]. Although he believed his people would consider his resistance pathetic, as he fought so poorly against the demon commander, he was celebrated as a hero. In spite all but impossible odds, he had stood defiant against a commander of [[Burning Legion]], even though the latter had merely been toying with him. |
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| − | ==After the War of the Ancients== |
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| − | Following the conclusion of the War, [[Jarod]] was named one of the major leaders of the night elf civilization (the others being [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and [[Dath'Remar Sunstrider]]). Unfortunately for him, he is the first to discover that [[Illidan Stormrage]] was attempting to create a new [[Well of Eternity]]. He attempts to stop him, but is badly beaten by the other's vast command of the arcane. When they discover him, [[Maiev]] and [[Shandris Feathermoon|Shandris]] quickly go to tend to him. A furious Maiev then attempts to kill [[Illidan]] for harming her brother, but is stopped by [[Tyrande]] and [[Malfurion]]. [[Jarod]] later agrees to his imprisonment. He is present during the birth of [[Nordrassil]], and the blessing it recieved from the Dragon [[Aspect]]s. He also helps guide his people in finding a new place, and new ways, to live. |
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| − | [[Jarod]] was known to have at least partly returned the affection of [[Shandris Feathermoon]] despite how when he first met her during the [[War of the Ancients]], he described their age gap as being "A gulf the size of the [[Well of Eternity]]," although the difference was only a few years. As of such, he is initially disturbed by the affectionate smiles the younger night elf always gave him. At the end of the book, however, he admits that he began to find comfort in them, especially with the pressures of leadership. |
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| − | Over the years, he chooses to increasingly lessen his presence in night elf society, still believing that he is no hero, and not wanting to be remembered as one. He eventually fades away altogether. In his place, [[Tyrande]] begins to become the monarch of their people. One day, he suddenly vanished, along with a few personal possessions. He did not say where he was going, and he did not bid anyone farewell. Since that time, there have been no sightings of him.[http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/encyclopedia/449.xml] |
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| − | ==In World of Warcraft== |
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| − | Jarod Shadowsong will make his World of Warcraft debut in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]]''. He will appear at [[Mount Hyjal]], aiding [[Malfurion Stormrage]] in the defense of the mountain. |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|81|Graduation Speech}} {{questfinish}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|81|Twilight Riot}} {{queststartfinish}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|81|Slash and Burn}} {{queststartfinish}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|81|Might of the Firelord}} {{queststartfinish}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|82|The Sanctum of the Prophets}} {{queststartfinish}} |
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| − | *{{questlong|Neutral|82|Magma Monarch}} {{queststartfinish}} |
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| − | ==Memorable quotes== |
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| − | *'''Jarod:''' "I just feel like I look like a buffoon!" |
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| − | :'''[[Rhonin]]:''' "You won't get much argument from me." |
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| − | *"I'm no hero, Master Malfurion. You and the others slay demons with barely the wave of a hand. I just try to preserve your heads so that you can continue to do it." |
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| − | *"I still have a home... [[Suramar]] is still my home." |
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| − | *"I won't stand behind while those who followed me face the enemy in my name!" |
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| − | *"I await you, Archimonde." ''(after Archimonde isolates him from his army, and he sees the archdemon approach)'' |
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| − | ==Trivia== |
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| − | * He has the exact same model as [[Orenthil Whisperwind]]. |
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| − | ==References== |
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| + | *http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/x-was-merely-a-setback |
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| − | {{Succession|[[Desdel Stareye]]|'''Leader of the [[Kaldorei Resistance]]'''|End of the War}} |
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| − | {{Succession|[[Desdel Stareye]] (unofficial)|'''[[Night elf|Ruler of the Kaldorei]]''' (unofficial)|[[Tyrande Whisperwind]] (official)}} |
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I'll get you next time Gadget! Next tiiime!
Merely a setback is a catch phrase originated by Kael'thas Sunstrider in Magisters' Terrace. It has become a common utterance whenever there is the perception that a boss who was previously defeated is merely being recycled, and has even appeared multiple times in World of Warcraft as a result.
List of bosses using the quote
- Kael'thas Sunstrider in Magisters' Terrace yells I know what you're thinking, but Tempest Keep was merely a set back.
- Prince Valanar in Icecrown Citadel yells Naxxanar was merely a setback!
- Hogger in the Stockades yells Forest just setback!
- Crusader Lord Valdelmar in Tyr's Hand yells The Scarlet Crusade is not over! Undeath is merely a setback!
List of setbacks
- Dar'Khan Drathir in the Sunwell Trilogy and Deatholme
- Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep and Magisters' Terrace
- Archmage Arugal in Shadowfang Keep and Bloodmoon Isle
- Baron Rivendare in Stratholme and Naxxramas
- Kel'Thuzad in the original and new Naxxramas
- Anub'arak in Azjol-Nerub and Trial of the Crusader
- Onyxia in her original, her new lair and Blackwing Descent
- Prince Keleseth in Utgarde Keep and Icecrown Citadel
- Prince Valanar in Naxxanar and Icecrown Citadel
- Prince Taldaram in Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom and Icecrown Citadel
- Hogger in Elwynn Forest and Stormwind Stockade
- Crusader Lord Valdelmar in Tyr's Hand
- Balnazzar in the original and new Stratholme
- Nefarian in Blackwing Lair and Blackwing Descent where he yells "Oh, I do hope this 'raid' will amuse me more than the last!".
- Ragnaros in Molten Core, the Inner Spire and the Firelands.
- Sintharia in Night of the Dragon and the Bastion of Twilight
Notes
- Despite popular belief, Kael'thas was not the first character to use the catchphrase. It was actually Illidan Stormrage during the Alliance Campaign finale - Kil'jaeden's Command in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. Illidan explained his failed attempt to destroy the Lich King with these words:
- "Kil'jaeden! I was merely set back. I was attempting to bolster my forces. The Lich King will be destroyed, I promise you!"
- The phrase has carried over into other Blizzard games. In Starcraft II, a mission in the campaign features a Protoss/Zerg Hybrid that repeatedly spawns and attacks the player. One of the quotes he utters upon killing one of his incarnations is "merely a temporary setback".