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| − | Many layers exist of good and evil, between chaotic and lawful. '''Alignment''' does not force characters into cookie-cutter molds. Personality quirks and life experiences makes everyone all different; it is possible to have a lawful good paladin grumble against the commands of his lord or a chaotic evil barbarian feel the lonely bite of a winter's evening and wish to have a pleasant conversation. Alignment is filled with shades of gray which colors an interesting character, not as a leash with which to chain them. |
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| + | | image = Ragnaros the Firelord.png |
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| + | | name = Ragnaros the Firelord |
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| + | | title = The Firelord |
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| + | | gender = Male |
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| + | | race = Fire elemental |
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| + | | creature = Elemental |
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| + | | level = ?? |
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| + | | type = Boss |
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| + | | health = 1,099,230 |
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| + | | affiliation = [[Old Gods' forces]], [[Elemental Lords]], his own army of servants and followers |
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| + | | occupation = Firelord, Fire Elemental King, Elemental Lieutenant, Elemental Lord |
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| + | | status = Killable |
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| + | | location = [[Sulfuron Keep]], [[Firelands]] |
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| + | | relatives = Several elemental offspring |
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| + | | alignment = [[Chaotic neutral]]<ref>''[[Shadows & Light]]'', pg. 104</ref>}} |
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| + | '''Ragnaros''' the Firelord is an incredibly powerful [[Elemental Lord]] and master of all [[fire elemental]]s. He rules over his minions from deep inside the [[Molten Core|fiery core]] of [[Blackrock Mountain]]. It is possible for two handed mace wielders to obtain a mortal-sized copy of his weapon, [[Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros]]. |
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| + | Ragnaros is voiced by Chris Metzen.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIbowZqsB-4&feature=related</ref> Notably, Ragnaros' quotes are also always written in capital letters (lots of yelling). |
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| − | The animosity between the races of the Alliance and Horde can put lawful good characters at each others' throats. An orc can be raised within the shamanistic heritage of his people, learn to channel positive energy and become a healer, follow Thrall and his religion's rules to the letter, and still have no compunctions against killing a lawful good paladin who is following his lord's orders to rid the world of the orcs who killed his parents. It is easy for good characters to be at the wrong ends of swords, and it is just as easy for evil characters to band together to fight the greater good. |
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| + | Ragnaros appears in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' as the final encounter in [[Molten Core]], and has a prominent role in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]].'' |
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| − | Alignment for races are listed as either “always”, “usually”, or “often” (such as “always neutral” or “usually chaotic evil”). |
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| − | *Always: All races of this sort have the indicated alignment. Exceptions, if they exist, comprise less than 1% of the race's population and apply to isolated individuals. |
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| − | *Usually: 80–90% of the race have the indicated alignment. Exceptions are thus rare and may be ostracized by the race's society. |
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| − | *Often: 40–80% of this race have the indicated alignment. Exceptions are uncommon, but not unknown.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', 8</ref> |
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| + | ==Biography== |
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| − | A faction alignment does not include a descriptor, but instead describes the overall alignment of the faction. |
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| + | ===Ancient history=== |
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| + | The Firelord and his brethren once held sway over the entire world. As a servant of the [[Old Gods]], he fought against the [[Titan]]s for domination over the planet. The victorious Titans banished him and his brethren to the [[Elemental Plane]] — there to remain imprisoned until the end of time. It was then and there that the brothers turned on each other. For five millennia a battle was fought at the core of this world. It was during the [[Elemental Sundering]] that Ragnaros attacked [[Thunderaan]], Prince of Air. Thunderaan was utterly defeated and the Firelord feasted upon his essence, but was unable to consume him entirely. Ragnaros divided what remained between his servants, [[Baron Geddon]] and [[Garr]].<ref>[[Highlord Demitrian#Dialogue]]</ref> |
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| + | [[File:Ragnaros the Firelord tcg.jpg|thumb|left|Ragnaros as he appear in the War of the Elements set of the TCG]] |
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| + | In the center of a vast lake of fire in the [[Elemental Plane]] stands [[Sulfuron Keep]], the home of Ragnaros. Until comparatively recently, he ruled his underground land with a molten iron fist. |
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| + | ===War of the Three Hammers=== |
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| − | ==The Alignments== |
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| + | Around three hundred years ago the ambitious and ruthless [[Dark Iron clan]] initiated a war against their dwarven brethren, the [[Bronzebeard clan]] and [[Wildhammer clan]], thinking that they were about to unite against the Dark Irons. During this [[War of the Three Hammers]], the [[Dark Iron dwarf]] leader named [[Thaurissan]] lay siege to the Wildhammers' capital city of [[Grim Batol]] and destroyed it. Due to this victory, the Wildhammers and Bronzebeards did decide to unite against the Dark Irons and were ultimately able to push them back to the city of [[Ruins of Thaurissan|Thaurissan]], the Dark Iron Dwarven home. [[Thaurissan]], seeking to summon a supernatural minion that would turn the tide of the war back to his favor, called upon the ancient powers sleeping beneath the world. To Thaurissan's surprise, and ultimately his doom, the creature that emerged was more terrible than any nightmare he could have imagined. |
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| − | ===Lawful Good=== |
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| + | [[File:RagnarosS&L.jpg|thumb|Ragnaros in Shadows and Light]] |
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| − | *The best of the best, the lawful good character acts on the side of goodness, righteousness and order. The warrior who is beholden to a lord or a church, the priest dedicated to healing the wretched - anyone who cannot stand by while others suffer. They will chase evil to the end of the world. An example is the [[Argent Dawn]]. |
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| + | Now, freed by Thaurissan's call, Ragnaros erupted into being once again. Ragnaros' apocalyptic rebirth into [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] shattered the [[Redridge Mountains]] and created a raging volcano at the center of the devastation. The volcano, known as [[Blackrock Mountain]], was bordered by what is now known as the [[Searing Gorge]], to the north, and the [[Burning Steppes]], to the south. Though Thaurissan was killed by the forces he had unleashed, his surviving [[Dark Iron clan]] brethren were ultimately enslaved by Ragnaros and his elementals. Many Dark Iron dwarves remain within the lower areas of the mountain, especially [[Blackrock Depths]], toiling away at the behest of Ragnaros and the Firelord's lieutenants. They worship Ragnaros, considering him not only a [[Elemental Lord]] but also an [[Old God]],<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=191-192}}</ref> although he is only affiliated with the Old Gods. The Bronzebeards and Wildhammers, however, remain free. |
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| + | Witnessing the horrific devastation and the fires spreading across the southern mountains, the Bronzebeards' [[King Madoran]] and Wildhammers' [[King Khardros]] halted their armies and hastily turned back towards their kingdoms, unwilling to face the awesome wrath of Ragnaros. |
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| − | ===Lawful Neutral=== |
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| − | *The hater of chaos, a lawful neutral character will stick to the letter of the law, whether it is their personal code of rules, their king's, or their religion's. This character finds chaos as abhorrent as evil and will not bend their personal guidelines even to help another if it will contribute to chaos. [[titans|The Titans]] are most of the time Lawful Neutral, as are the [[Kirin Tor]]. |
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+ | ===World of Warcraft=== |
| + | [[File:Ragnaros in WoW.jpg|thumb|left|Ragnaros in Molten Core.]] |
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| − | *A being who gains power through methodically destroying others is lawful evil. Power comes through order, but one can be orderly about slaughtering innocents. Tradition is important, but goodness is not. The [[Scarlet Crusade]] is of this alignment. |
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| + | Now he lies at the bottom of that volcano on Azeroth, striving to find a way home, as well as to gather his strength once again so he can burn away Azeroth and take it for his own. Meanwhile, in Sulfuron Keep and elsewhere across the Firelands, his elemental princes battle constantly for dominance. He and his dwarven minions took control of the Blackrock mountain's volcanic depths and made war on the [[orc]]s in the Upper [[Blackrock Spire]], which served as the seat of power for [[Nefarian]] the [[black dragon]]. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable [[golem]]s to aid him in conquering the whole of Blackrock Mountain. |
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+ | ====Elemental War Reborn==== |
| + | [[File:Lord Ahune Battle.jpg|thumb|Lord Ahune is summoned to be defeated before he reaches Azeroth.]] |
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| − | *Ultimately a giver, the neutral good character will do what they can to help, working within law or chaos; but ultimately they prefer their own counsel. Examples are the [[Order of Tirisfal]] and [[Explorers' Guild]]. |
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| + | During the Midsummer Fire Festival, high level players can face the true threat facing the world. The [[Earthen Ring]] send adventurers across the globe on a quest to save the world from an Elemental War. The [[Twilight's Hammer]] plans to summon [[Ahune|the Frost Lord]] into the world so that he may face Ragnaros bringing an elemental war to the world once again. Players are then sent to [[Slave Pens]] to face [[Ahune]] and defeat him before he may gain full strength and begin his attack on the Fire Lord. |
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+ | ====Cataclysm==== |
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| − | *A middle-of-the-road character, a neutral character finds it difficult to fit into any other distinction. They do what seems to be a good idea, whether it flows with law or chaos, good or evil. Often a follower and at times superb leaders, they'll rarely go against the group. Most [[goblin]] [[Trade prince|Trade Princes]] are of this alignment. |
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| + | {{Main|Ragnaros (Firelands tactics)}} |
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| + | [[File:Thrall and Ragnaros.png|thumb|left|Thrall has a vision of the Firelord.]] |
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| + | After being defeated in Molten Core, Ragnaros was banished back to the Elemental Plane. He is featured in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]'', where he is located in [[Sulfuron Keep]], his seat of power within the [[Firelands]]. He and his armies are launching a full scale assault on Mount Hyjal, attempting to burn the now-regrowing [[Nordrassil|World Tree]]. He is allied with Deathwing, therefore ending his war against [[Nefarian]]'s forces, and uniting them as a single army. He is one of two Elemental Lords allied with [[Deathwing]], the other being [[Al'Akir]]. |
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| + | In the ensuing conflict, many brave heroes gave their lives to protect Hyjal from destruction. By their noble sacrifices, the impossible was achieved: the [[Guardians of Hyjal]] pushed Ragnaros's minions back into the Firelands. Now, the battle to protect Hyjal rages in Ragnaros's smoldering realm. As territory is gained and Azeroth's champions edge closer to the Firelands' inner sanctums, a monumental task lies ahead. Entrenched around Ragnaros's lair - [[Sulfuron Keep]] - are his most trusted guardians, including the turncoat [[Druids of the Flame]] and their [[Fandrel Staghelm|mysterious leader]]. Yet Hyjal's defenders cannot afford to shy away from any of these dangers. Should Ragnaros prevail against the incursion and succeed in destroying Nordrassil, Azeroth will suffer a blow from which it might never recover.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2682944#blog| Patch 4.2 Preview: The Firelands]</ref> |
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| − | ===Neutral Evil=== |
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| − | *A neutral evil character serves only their own needs/ends. They follow no law but also have no drive toward chaos. They kill or steal as they see fit to get what they want.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 163</ref> The [[Venture Co.]] and [[Defias Brotherhood]] are prime examples. |
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| + | [[File:RagnarosFirelands.jpg|thumb|right|Ragnaros in the Firelands.]] |
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| − | ===Chaotic Good=== |
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| + | At the Maelstrom, [[Thrall]] strains himself attempting to commune with the elements. Able to feel how broken the world is, and with the elements remaining silent for him, Thrall tells Aggra that he will have to work without limits to fulfill this task. As he ponders the meaning of this, his elemental calls are finally answered - by none other than Ragnaros the Firelord. Ragnaros gives Thrall a vision of the [[Firelands]], ensuring him that its flames will engulf both the [[world tree]] and the world beyond it, showing Thrall's reinforced home of [[Orgrimmar]] washed over in a tide of fire as the final [[Hour of Twilight]] approaches. Stunned, Thrall falls to the ground, and the cackling Firelord dissipitates. |
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| − | *The hero of the downtrodden, the chaotic good character cares not for laws and order but only for doing good. If they must break the law to help others, they will do so without compunction. This character will steal to feed a poor family or stand up to their own master to defend a falsely accused servant. [[Cenarion Circle|The Cenarion Circle]] is a Chaotic Good [[faction]]. |
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| + | Because Ragnaros will be fought in his plane, the [[Firelands]], he will also suffer the same fate as Al'Akir, that being an eternal death. |
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| − | ===Chaotic Neutral=== |
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| − | *The true individual, the chaotic neutral character prizes their own freedom above all else. They do not want ties to either good or evil to influence them, preferring to make their own way as they see fit. Most chaotic neutral care nothing for people in their groups, have little to no allegiances, caring only for themselves. Most [[Elemental Lords]] and [[PC]]s are of this alignment. |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
| + | *Ragnaros’s model was completely rebuilt from scratch for [[Patch 4.2.0]]. Ragnaros was given a new hammer, new armor and legs. Since this is the first time players get to see Ragnaros on his home realm, so the designers wanted to make him look even bigger, stronger, and tougher than before. He is now much closer to his seat of power and they needed to convey that through his model.<ref>http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2993675#blog</ref> |
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| − | *With the drive of pure hatred, the chaotic evil character will do whatever they can to attain their goals. They are bound by no laws, no master and no compassion. While unlikely to run down the street slaying innocents (chaotic evil does not mean stupid), this character would have no regrets about doing so. Examples are [[the Scourge]] or [[Burning Legion|the Burning Legion]]. |
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| + | *The [[Midsummer Fire Festival]] involves festivities including a "rebirth" of player activities involving Ragnaros. During the Festival, there is a number of references to Ragnaros the Fire Lord including a [[Summer Scorchling]] that, when given an incense, grows in size until he "jokes" about becoming the Herald of the Fire Lord and showing new players a slight glimpse of Ragnaros himself. |
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| − | ==Good-aligned== |
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| − | *Lawful good |
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| − | *Neutral good |
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| − | *Chaotic good |
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| + | *In the comic [[Shaman (manga)|Shaman]] it is revealed that part of Ragnaros' power was absorbed by [[Shotoa]] which gives the him power to command elemental spirits, mainly the spirit of fire. |
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| − | ==Evil-aligned== |
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| − | *Lawful evil |
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| − | *Neutral evil |
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| − | *Chaotic evil |
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| + | *The [[companion]] [[Lil' Ragnaros]] is is available from the [[Pet Store]] for $10 US or €10 |
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| − | ==Neutral-aligned== |
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| − | *Lawful neutral |
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| − | *Neutral good |
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| − | *True Neutral |
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| − | *Chaotic neutral |
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| + | *Ragnaros' name is derived from ''[[wikipedia:Ragnarök|Ragnarök]]'', the end of the world in Norse mythology, but he seems to be based on the leader of the Fire giants, ''Surt''. This battle would be fought between the gods (the ''Æsir'' and the ''Vanir''), and the ''jotuns'' (the giants): the ''hrímþursar'' (frost giants) and the ''eldjotnar'' (fire giants led by ''Surtr''), together with Loki and his children. The word Ragnarök comes from the Norse mythology and means '''Twilight of the Gods'''. It is possible the Ragnaros' name was inspired from the latter meaning as well as by the fire giants. |
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| − | ==Lawful-aligned== |
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| + | * Ragnaros may be a reference to Tolkiens' idea of Balrog. This fiery demon was awakened deep in mines of Moria by dwarves, which is very similar to Dark Irons' summoning of Ragnaros. |
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| − | ==Chaotic-aligned== |
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| − | *Chaotic good |
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| − | *Chaotic neutral |
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| − | *Chaotic evil |
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| + | *In an [http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;338891934;pp;1 article] on PC Gamer, Ragnaros was voted as #36 of the top 47 "most diabolical video game villains of all time". |
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| + | *The first Worldwide Ragnaros kill was by the [http://www.ascent-guild.org/ Ascent guild] on Medivh. Ascent has since transferred to Detheroc under the new name, [http://www.gongshowguild.com/ Gong Show]. |
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Revision as of 18:38, 29 June 2011
- For strategy on the encounters in the Molten Core and the Firelands, see Ragnaros (tactics) and Ragnaros (Firelands tactics).
- For Latin American server, see Server:Ragnaros US.
| Ragnaros the Firelord | |
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| Title | <The Firelord> |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Fire elemental (Elemental) |
| Level | ?? Boss |
| Affiliation(s) | Old Gods' forces, Elemental Lords, his own army of servants and followers |
| Occupation | Firelord, Fire Elemental King, Elemental Lieutenant, Elemental Lord |
| Location | Sulfuron Keep, Firelands |
| Status | Killable |
| Relative(s) | Several elemental offspring |
| Alignment | Chaotic neutral[1] |
Ragnaros the Firelord is an incredibly powerful Elemental Lord and master of all fire elementals. He rules over his minions from deep inside the fiery core of Blackrock Mountain. It is possible for two handed mace wielders to obtain a mortal-sized copy of his weapon, 
[Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros].
Ragnaros is voiced by Chris Metzen.[2] Notably, Ragnaros' quotes are also always written in capital letters (lots of yelling).
Ragnaros appears in World of Warcraft as the final encounter in Molten Core, and has a prominent role in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.
Biography
Ancient history
The Firelord and his brethren once held sway over the entire world. As a servant of the Old Gods, he fought against the Titans for domination over the planet. The victorious Titans banished him and his brethren to the Elemental Plane — there to remain imprisoned until the end of time. It was then and there that the brothers turned on each other. For five millennia a battle was fought at the core of this world. It was during the Elemental Sundering that Ragnaros attacked Thunderaan, Prince of Air. Thunderaan was utterly defeated and the Firelord feasted upon his essence, but was unable to consume him entirely. Ragnaros divided what remained between his servants, Baron Geddon and Garr.[3]
Ragnaros as he appear in the War of the Elements set of the TCG
In the center of a vast lake of fire in the Elemental Plane stands Sulfuron Keep, the home of Ragnaros. Until comparatively recently, he ruled his underground land with a molten iron fist.
War of the Three Hammers
Around three hundred years ago the ambitious and ruthless Dark Iron clan initiated a war against their dwarven brethren, the Bronzebeard clan and Wildhammer clan, thinking that they were about to unite against the Dark Irons. During this War of the Three Hammers, the Dark Iron dwarf leader named Thaurissan lay siege to the Wildhammers' capital city of Grim Batol and destroyed it. Due to this victory, the Wildhammers and Bronzebeards did decide to unite against the Dark Irons and were ultimately able to push them back to the city of Thaurissan, the Dark Iron Dwarven home. Thaurissan, seeking to summon a supernatural minion that would turn the tide of the war back to his favor, called upon the ancient powers sleeping beneath the world. To Thaurissan's surprise, and ultimately his doom, the creature that emerged was more terrible than any nightmare he could have imagined.
Ragnaros in Shadows and Light
Now, freed by Thaurissan's call, Ragnaros erupted into being once again. Ragnaros' apocalyptic rebirth into Azeroth shattered the Redridge Mountains and created a raging volcano at the center of the devastation. The volcano, known as Blackrock Mountain, was bordered by what is now known as the Searing Gorge, to the north, and the Burning Steppes, to the south. Though Thaurissan was killed by the forces he had unleashed, his surviving Dark Iron clan brethren were ultimately enslaved by Ragnaros and his elementals. Many Dark Iron dwarves remain within the lower areas of the mountain, especially Blackrock Depths, toiling away at the behest of Ragnaros and the Firelord's lieutenants. They worship Ragnaros, considering him not only a Elemental Lord but also an Old God,[4] although he is only affiliated with the Old Gods. The Bronzebeards and Wildhammers, however, remain free.
Witnessing the horrific devastation and the fires spreading across the southern mountains, the Bronzebeards' King Madoran and Wildhammers' King Khardros halted their armies and hastily turned back towards their kingdoms, unwilling to face the awesome wrath of Ragnaros.
World of Warcraft
Ragnaros in Molten Core.
Now he lies at the bottom of that volcano on Azeroth, striving to find a way home, as well as to gather his strength once again so he can burn away Azeroth and take it for his own. Meanwhile, in Sulfuron Keep and elsewhere across the Firelands, his elemental princes battle constantly for dominance. He and his dwarven minions took control of the Blackrock mountain's volcanic depths and made war on the orcs in the Upper Blackrock Spire, which served as the seat of power for Nefarian the black dragon. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable golems to aid him in conquering the whole of Blackrock Mountain.
Elemental War Reborn
Lord Ahune is summoned to be defeated before he reaches Azeroth.
During the Midsummer Fire Festival, high level players can face the true threat facing the world. The Earthen Ring send adventurers across the globe on a quest to save the world from an Elemental War. The Twilight's Hammer plans to summon the Frost Lord into the world so that he may face Ragnaros bringing an elemental war to the world once again. Players are then sent to Slave Pens to face Ahune and defeat him before he may gain full strength and begin his attack on the Fire Lord.
Cataclysm
- Main article: Ragnaros (Firelands tactics)
Thrall has a vision of the Firelord.
After being defeated in Molten Core, Ragnaros was banished back to the Elemental Plane. He is featured in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, where he is located in Sulfuron Keep, his seat of power within the Firelands. He and his armies are launching a full scale assault on Mount Hyjal, attempting to burn the now-regrowing World Tree. He is allied with Deathwing, therefore ending his war against Nefarian's forces, and uniting them as a single army. He is one of two Elemental Lords allied with Deathwing, the other being Al'Akir.
In the ensuing conflict, many brave heroes gave their lives to protect Hyjal from destruction. By their noble sacrifices, the impossible was achieved: the Guardians of Hyjal pushed Ragnaros's minions back into the Firelands. Now, the battle to protect Hyjal rages in Ragnaros's smoldering realm. As territory is gained and Azeroth's champions edge closer to the Firelands' inner sanctums, a monumental task lies ahead. Entrenched around Ragnaros's lair - Sulfuron Keep - are his most trusted guardians, including the turncoat Druids of the Flame and their mysterious leader. Yet Hyjal's defenders cannot afford to shy away from any of these dangers. Should Ragnaros prevail against the incursion and succeed in destroying Nordrassil, Azeroth will suffer a blow from which it might never recover.[5]
Ragnaros in the Firelands.
At the Maelstrom, Thrall strains himself attempting to commune with the elements. Able to feel how broken the world is, and with the elements remaining silent for him, Thrall tells Aggra that he will have to work without limits to fulfill this task. As he ponders the meaning of this, his elemental calls are finally answered - by none other than Ragnaros the Firelord. Ragnaros gives Thrall a vision of the Firelands, ensuring him that its flames will engulf both the world tree and the world beyond it, showing Thrall's reinforced home of Orgrimmar washed over in a tide of fire as the final Hour of Twilight approaches. Stunned, Thrall falls to the ground, and the cackling Firelord dissipitates.
Because Ragnaros will be fought in his plane, the Firelands, he will also suffer the same fate as Al'Akir, that being an eternal death.
Trivia
- Ragnaros’s model was completely rebuilt from scratch for Patch 4.2.0. Ragnaros was given a new hammer, new armor and legs. Since this is the first time players get to see Ragnaros on his home realm, so the designers wanted to make him look even bigger, stronger, and tougher than before. He is now much closer to his seat of power and they needed to convey that through his model.[6]
- The Midsummer Fire Festival involves festivities including a "rebirth" of player activities involving Ragnaros. During the Festival, there is a number of references to Ragnaros the Fire Lord including a Summer Scorchling that, when given an incense, grows in size until he "jokes" about becoming the Herald of the Fire Lord and showing new players a slight glimpse of Ragnaros himself.
- In the comic Shaman it is revealed that part of Ragnaros' power was absorbed by Shotoa which gives the him power to command elemental spirits, mainly the spirit of fire.
- The companion
[Lil' Ragnaros] is is available from the Pet Store for $10 US or €10
- Ragnaros' name is derived from Ragnarök, the end of the world in Norse mythology, but he seems to be based on the leader of the Fire giants, Surt. This battle would be fought between the gods (the Æsir and the Vanir), and the jotuns (the giants): the hrímþursar (frost giants) and the eldjotnar (fire giants led by Surtr), together with Loki and his children. The word Ragnarök comes from the Norse mythology and means Twilight of the Gods. It is possible the Ragnaros' name was inspired from the latter meaning as well as by the fire giants.
- Ragnaros may be a reference to Tolkiens' idea of Balrog. This fiery demon was awakened deep in mines of Moria by dwarves, which is very similar to Dark Irons' summoning of Ragnaros.
- In an article on PC Gamer, Ragnaros was voted as #36 of the top 47 "most diabolical video game villains of all time".
- The first Worldwide Ragnaros kill was by the Ascent guild on Medivh. Ascent has since transferred to Detheroc under the new name, Gong Show.
Videos
Lore For Noobs
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Gallery
Ragnaros from the TCG.
Ragnaros by Glowei.
- Raggy.jpg
References
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