Angel
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Angels are winged creatures mentioned or witnessed throughout the Warcraft universe. They are rarely referred to specifically as "angels". They are often described as being from a higher plane of existence, and often from the heavens or a heaven-like place.
In mainstream Christianity, these creatures are sometimes separated into sub-categories of cherubim (child-like in appearance, but usually a confused reference to putti; singluar: cherub) and seraphim (adult in appearance; singular: seraph) which are also sometimes referred to or represented in Warcraft games.
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Warcraft I
The first reference to angels exists in Warcraft I manual;
As the archangels took up swords of light to defend the heavens, so must we take up holy arms to defend our lands.
Warcraft II
The second reference to angels is seen in Warcraft II manual;
As the guardians took up swords of light to defend the heavens, so must the holy men of earth be prepared to combat the dark tide that was quickly approaching from the south.
This example is probably referring to guardian angels, the archangels from WC1, rather than the Guardians of Tirisfal who have never been to the "heavens".
Warcraft III
When paladins evoked the Resurrection spell, angelic beings appeared to raise fallen allies (see above picture).
World of Warcraft
- The Spirit Healer is an angelic being that helps resurrect fallen individuals. Priests can become an angelic being known as a Spirit of Redemption upon death.
- Paladins are also said to become angels while under the effects of Avenging Wrath, acquiring angelic wings.
- [Iblis, Blade of the Fallen Seraph] was apparently the blade of a fallen angel.
- Cherubs can be seen on the roof of the opera house in Karazhan.
- The naaru act in a similar manner to angels.
- The archangel Tyrael is seen as an in-game pet.
- The Val'kyr are angel-like beings.
- Helpless Wintergarde Villagers from the quest Flight of the Wintergarde Defender may sometimes, when you rescue them, say "You are my guardian angel! Like a white knight you flew in from the heavens and lifted me from the pit of damnation!"
The Role Playing Game
It is said that when the divine spell, Mass Revival, is cast, it summons an angelic form to appear as the caster's fallen allies rise again.[1]
When the spell Divine Ascension is cast, the caster transforms into a "beautiful",[2] angelic version of themselves. Their skin, hair, and nails change into metal — silver, bronze, or gold, and they gain the ability to cast healing faster.[2] The spell sounds similar to the Spirit of Redemption, which also causes the priest to transform into an angelic being.
References
- ^ Magic & Mayhem, 92
- ^ 2.0 2.1 More Magic and Mayhem, 74
See also
- Myth for more information.
- Belief retcon.
