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| + | [[File:Golems.png|right|Golems (from left to right): Abomination, stone golem, bone golem, and harvest golem.]] |
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| + | '''Golems''' are huge [[elemental]] or [[mechanical]] entities, mainly in [[humanoid]] forms, that are built generally as guardians or protectors of a person, place, or thing. Usually composed of stone or metal, they are brought to life by the elemental magic infused inside them. Most usually have [[Golem Oil]] flowing inside them like blood, but some are also mechanical. |
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| − | |name=Caverns of Time |
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| − | |aka=Several instances |
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| − | |caption=The gate that was once closed, opened before the oncoming storm |
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| − | |loc=[[Tanaris]] |
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| − | |races={{Bronze Dragonflight Race}}<br />{{Infinite Dragonflight Race}} |
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| − | {{Caverns of Time wings}} |
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| − | [[Image:Cav-of-time.jpg|thumb|right|The Caverns of Time]] |
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| − | [[Image:CavernsOfTime2.jpg|thumb|The Caverns of Time]] |
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| + | ==Background== |
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| − | Located in the eastern part of [[Tanaris]], the '''Caverns of Time''' contain various portals to different key historical periods and events in Warcraft history. The caverns act as a crossroads for the various timelines, and through them one can travel back and forth along the ebb and flow of time. |
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| + | Most golems can be found in and around [[Dalaran]], for the [[mage]]s there created them to perform manual labor and guard their mystical holdings. Certain renegade wizards have also been known to create their own golems to protect their secret dens and lairs. Most golems are magically protected from spells, so that enemy mages cannot turn them against their creators. Golems are generally thought to be mindless. However, there have been documented cases of golems roaming freely, without their masters to control them. Where these vagabond constructs go or what they seek is a complete mystery.<ref>Warcraft III manual, page 139</ref> |
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| − | The Caverns of Time are home to [[Nozdormu]] and the [[bronze dragonflight]]. It is their sacred mission, one which was charged to them by the titans, to guard the caverns against the intrusion of mortals, whose interference would assuredly disrupt the flow of time. Recently, a mysterious force called the [[infinite dragonflight]] has begun to meddle with time. The Bronze Dragonflight is recruiting adventurers to make sure that the events that took place in the past remain as they were. |
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| + | Golems can be found in stone, flesh, and iron types and typically guard mystical dwellings. Recent reports tell of golems roaming the countryside as if independent of any masters. Some sages suspect a hybrid form of arcane magic is causing this phenomenon.<ref>''[[Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', page 240</ref> |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | Relics of past ages live half-buried in the sands near the entrance to this vast cave system. The bronze drakes of the mighty dragon Nozdormu patrol the borders, making sure that no mortals enter the sacred grounds at the cavern's entrance. Those who somehow slip past the drake guardians and enter the caverns have never returned quite the same — tales describe how some appear as old men, while others are reduced to infancy by the cavern's strange energies.{{Cite|WRPG|211}} |
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| + | The word "golem" refers to any vaguely humanoid-shaped construct built by another creature. Golems can be found in stone, metal, straw, iron and even flesh types. In some cases, a bound elemental or eldritch magic animates the golem; other golems are purely mechanical constructs. All golems share a number of traits. As mindless, soulless constructs, they cannot feel, nor do they require food, air, or sleep. They follow orders literally and unrelentingly. Adventurers cannot reason with golems. They cannot bargain with golems. A golem is a tool, a weapon, with a specific purpose. It fulfills that purpose or dies trying. Golems are able to withstand even the harshest environments. This trait combined with their loyalty makes them excellent guardians for vaults and underground lairs. The harvest golem is one type; other types of golem undoubtedly exist.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', page 85</ref> |
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| − | The Timeless One sensed a threat to his beloved timeways. Shadowy agents have infiltrated the Caverns of Time, attempting to sabotage four key historical events: [[Thrall]]'s escape from [[Durnholde]], the monumental battle of [[Mount Hyjal]], [[Medivh]]'s creation of the [[Dark Portal]] and [[Arthas]]' culling of [[Stratholme]]. In the face of this overwhelming threat, Nozdormu is enlisting heroes to help him prevent the fabric of time from unraveling forever.{{Cite|TBCman|7}} |
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| + | ==Golem types== |
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| + | *[[Stone golem]] (often known as a "golem" or "[[stone guardian]]") |
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| − | File:CoT flash.jpg|History from [http://media.worldofwarcraft.com/bc-minisite/index.htm Burning Crusade flash site]. |
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| + | **[[Black iron golem]] |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| + | **[[Iron golem]] {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | **[[Dwarven golem]] {{cata-inline}} |
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| + | *[[Golem (Warcraft III)|Golem]] of Warcraft III |
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| + | *[[Drakkari golem]] {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *[[Arcane golem]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | **[[Fel golem]] {{bc-inline}} |
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| + | *[[Junk golem]] |
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| + | *[[Steam golem]] |
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| + | *[[War golem]] |
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| + | *[[Harvest golem]] |
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| + | *[[Flesh golem]] |
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| + | *[[Abomination]] |
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| + | *[[Bone golem]] |
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| + | *[[Crystalline golem]] |
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| + | *[[Dragon golem]] |
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| + | *[[Fire golem]] |
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| + | * Additionally to the above the In ''[[Manual of Monsters]]'' [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three|Appendix Three]] has the other types of golems: the [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three#Golem, Wood|Wood Golem]] and the [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three#Golem, Crystal|Crystal Golem]] however the validity of the source is disputed. |
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| − | ==Appearance and denizens== |
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| − | The caverns are not all sand — some former barren areas are full of lush forests and all around the Caverns there are huge dragon watchers, some on all fours and some on two legs, towering above everything else, and they wield huge axes. A few vendors and other humanoids exist throughout the Caverns, among them being frozen human warriors that surround towers of old [[Lordaeron]] and frozen citizens of [[Stratholme]], an alcohol vendor, an enchantment materials vendor and a vendor that sells general goods. From the general goods vendor (who is called a {{title|Provisioner}}) you can buy new types of cheese and water. The frozen NPCs' eyes all creepily move and glance around. |
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| − | The bronze dragon [[Anachronos]], who sits outside the gate, is labeled as a "?? Boss" but is not hostile at this point in time — although his companions [[Tick (drake)|Tick]], [[Chronalis]], and [[Occulus]] do remain aggressive. It is not at all a risk to walk right into the caverns as they currently stand, so long as you don't get too close to any of the dragons other than Anachronos. |
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| + | Golems also appear in [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard's]] [[Diablo]] games, in the form of Clay, Blood, Iron and Fire Golems, summoned by Necromancers. |
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| + | ==Myth== |
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| − | The caverns contain several instances with content culled directly from their previous ''Warcraft'' games or periods of the ''Warcraft'' history that elapsed between them. At one point Blizzard also discussed a battleground set in the past, but the project appears to have been shelved. |
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| + | The original meaning of the word comes from European Jewish folklore and mysticism. A golem was an animated humanoid form, made from flesh or clay, given life and potency by holy scripts and the singular word of truth.{{fact}} |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| − | [[Image:CavernsTime.jpg|thumb|The Caverns of Time graphic.]] |
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| − | [[Image:CoT.jpg|thumb|The Sand Clock]] |
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| − | [[Image:CoT overview.jpg|thumb|Overview of the area]] |
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| − | To access the instances in [[Heroic]] mode, obtain [[Honored]] [[Reputation]] with the [[Keepers of Time]], and then buy the [[Key of Time]] from [[Alurmi]], the Keepers of Time quartermaster, in the [[Caverns of Time]]. The Culling of Stratholme does not require any key nor reputation for Heroic mode. |
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| − | ===Escape from Durnholde Keep=== |
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| − | * [[Thrall]] [[Escape from Durnholde Keep|Escaping from Durnholde Keep]] (''[[Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans|Warcraft Adventures]]'' (not released)/Novel ''[[Lord of the Clans]]'') (level 66-68 5-man') |
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| − | * Bosses: [[Lieutenant Drake]] — [[Captain Skarloc]] — [[The Epoch Hunter]] |
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| − | * Note: Due to the level requirements of its prerequisites, must be level 66 or higher to go do the [[Escape from Durnholde Keep]]. |
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| − | [[Durnholde Keep]] was the headquarters of the [[orc]]ish internment camps in southern [[Lordaeron]] following the [[History of the Horde|Horde's]] defeat in the [[Second War]]. At this time, [[Thrall]] was a 19-year-old slave to human officer [[Aedelas Blackmoore]], who intended to use [[Thrall]] as a puppet [[Warchief]] to control the orcish Horde and thus gain power over his fellow humans. However, Thrall knew that he was destined for more, and so he made his escape from Durnholde to find others of his kind, eventually discovering the [[Frostwolf Clan]] and his place as Warchief. |
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| − | This instance contains the entire [[Hillsbrad]] area as it appeared 7 years ago, before the Horde destroyed Durnholde, and [[Tarren Mill]] fell to the [[undead]]. |
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| − | ===Opening the Dark Portal=== |
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| − | * Defend [[Medivh]] while he [[Opening the Dark Portal|opens the Dark Portal]] (''[[Warcraft: Orcs & Humans|Warcraft I]]'') (level 70 5-man) |
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| − | * Bosses: [[Chrono Lord Deja]] — [[Temporus]] — [[Aeonus]] |
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| − | * Note: You '''must''' first complete [[Escape from Durnholde Keep]] to access [[Opening the Dark Portal]] |
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| − | [[Medivh]], the last of the magical [[Guardian of Tirisfal|Guardians of Tirisfal]], was possessed at birth by the evil Titan, [[Sargeras]]. It was Medivh who first contacted the corrupt orc sorcerer [[Gul'dan]], also in the service of the [[Burning Legion]]. Together they sought to bridge the dimensional gap between [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] and [[Draenor]], homeworld of the [[orc]]s, to facilitate the destruction of Azeroth. On the appointed day both Medivh and Gul'dan concentrated their considerable magic energies, forcing the collapse of the dimensional barrier. The setting of this event is the [[Black Morass]], now known as the [[Blasted Lands]]. |
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| − | Players defend Medivh as he opens the portal. |
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| − | ===Battle of Mount Hyjal=== |
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| − | * [[Battle for Mount Hyjal]] (''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos|Warcraft III]]'', [[Twilight of the Gods]]) (level 70 25-man raid) |
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| − | * Bosses: [[Rage Winterchill (tactics)|Rage Winterchill]] - [[Anetheron (tactics)|Anetheron]] - [[Kaz'rogal]] - [[Azgalor (tactics)|Azgalor]] - [[Archimonde (tactics)|Archimonde]] |
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| − | At the pinnacle of the second battle against the Burning Legion it was clear to the races of Azeroth that the only way to achieve victory would be to unite their forces in a final, desperate push for victory. This battle took place at the peak of [[Mount Hyjal]], at the foot of [[Nordrassil]], the [[World Tree]]. The [[Night elf|night elves]], led by [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], the new [[Horde]], led by Thrall and [[Cairne Bloodhoof]], and the remnants of the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], led by [[Jaina Proudmoore]], united their forces against [[Archimonde]] and the demonic forces of the Burning Legion in a massive, epic battle to defend Azeroth. Victory was narrowly achieved, even as Archimonde reached the World Tree and attempted to drain it of its energy. |
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| − | *Note: The Battle for Mount Hyjal is the only section of the Caverns of Time that contains no presence of the Infinite Dragonflight. For speculation as to why, see [[Infinite dragonflight#Nozdormu's Involvement|Infinite Dragonflight - Speculation]] |
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| − | ===Culling of Stratholme=== |
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| − | [[Image:COTCullingOfStratholmeEntrancePre-WotLK.jpg|thumb|The Entrance to Culling of Stratholme, Pre-WotLK]] |
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| − | * The [[Culling of Stratholme|Purging of Stratholme]] from its infected inhabitants (''Warcraft III'', [[The Culling]]). (level 80 5-man) |
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| − | * Bosses: [[Meathook]] - [[Salramm the Fleshcrafter]] - [[Chrono-Lord Epoch]] - [[Mal'Ganis (tactics)|Mal'Ganis]] |
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| − | The next instance, included in the second expansion, is [[Stratholme]] several years in the past. Players join [[Arthas]] in "cleansing" the city of plagued villagers, one of the final acts in a series of personal changes that culminates in Arthas becoming a [[death knight]] of the [[Lich King]], and one of the first acts into his decent to madness. This was a level within ''Warcraft III''. [[Jaina Proudmoore]] and [[Uther the Lightbringer|Uther]] are seen in this instance briefly, as Arthas had a disagreement with his mentor before the culling of the people of Stratholme, and disbanded the order of [[paladin]]s to which Uther belonged — the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]]. |
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| − | [[Image:Caverns of Time-Sand Clock.jpg|thumb|right|The old Sand Clock]] |
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| − | * {{questlong|Neutral|66|To The Master's Lair}} |
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| − | ** {{questlong|Neutral|68|The Caverns of Time}} |
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| − | * {{questlong|Neutral|68|Old Hillsbrad}} |
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| − | ** {{questlong|Neutral|68|Taretha's Diversion}} |
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| − | *** {{questlong|Neutral|68|Escape from Durnholde}} |
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| − | **** {{questlong|Neutral|68|Return to Andormu}} |
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| − | * {{questlong|Neutral|70|The Black Morass}} |
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| − | ** {{questlong|Neutral|70|The Opening of the Dark Portal}} |
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| − | *** {{questlong|Neutral|70|Hero of the Brood}} |
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| − | * {{questlong|Neutral|70|The Master's Touch}} |
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| − | * {{questlong|Neutral|70|The Vials of Eternity}} |
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| − | [[Alexston Chrome]] appears first; he appears to be a [[tavernkeeper]] and operates an establishment named the [[Tavern of Time]] where he sells five varieties of alcohol. |
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| − | Next to appear is [[Yarley]], a dwarven armorer who sells ordinary blacksmithing supplies and can repair your gear. |
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| − | The last vendors to appear are [[Galgrom]] and his effeminate brother [[Bortega]], orcs who have become stranded between some point in the past and the present. Galgrom sells various foodstuffs, including two new items, [[Garadar Sharp]], which restores 4,320 health over 30 seconds and requires level 55, and [[Filtered Draenic Water]], which restores 5,100 mana over 30 seconds and also requires level 55, as well as some level 65 foods and projectile weapons. Bortega, a poisons/reagents vendor, sells nothing new. |
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| − | Other unselectable NPCs ([[stratholme citizen specimen]] , [[stratholme child specimen]] and more) appear throughout the open areas. Also, other factionless NPC's and they, like the vendors, are members of the [[Keepers of Time]] faction (with the exception of Alexston Chrome, who appears to be factionless). |
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| − | ==Quick Travel to Caverns of Time == |
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| − | As of Patch 2.4, [[Zephyr]] at the [[World's End Tavern]] in Shattrath City can port characters who have at least [[Revered]] reputation status with the [[Keepers of Time]] directly to the entrance of the Caverns, just next to the meeting stone and the [[Steward of Time]]. |
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| − | In the ''[[Wrath of the Lich King]]'' expansion, players can also use the portal located at the [[Violet Citadel]] in [[Dalaran]] or speak to [[Zidormi]] standing in front of it. |
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| − | {{Elink|type=wowus|link=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/cavernsoftime.html}} |
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| − | {{Bronze Dragonflight}} |
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Revision as of 23:52, 26 June 2011
Golems are huge elemental or mechanical entities, mainly in humanoid forms, that are built generally as guardians or protectors of a person, place, or thing. Usually composed of stone or metal, they are brought to life by the elemental magic infused inside them. Most usually have 
[Golem Oil] flowing inside them like blood, but some are also mechanical.
Background
Most golems can be found in and around Dalaran, for the mages there created them to perform manual labor and guard their mystical holdings. Certain renegade wizards have also been known to create their own golems to protect their secret dens and lairs. Most golems are magically protected from spells, so that enemy mages cannot turn them against their creators. Golems are generally thought to be mindless. However, there have been documented cases of golems roaming freely, without their masters to control them. Where these vagabond constructs go or what they seek is a complete mystery.[1]
Golems can be found in stone, flesh, and iron types and typically guard mystical dwellings. Recent reports tell of golems roaming the countryside as if independent of any masters. Some sages suspect a hybrid form of arcane magic is causing this phenomenon.[2]
The word "golem" refers to any vaguely humanoid-shaped construct built by another creature. Golems can be found in stone, metal, straw, iron and even flesh types. In some cases, a bound elemental or eldritch magic animates the golem; other golems are purely mechanical constructs. All golems share a number of traits. As mindless, soulless constructs, they cannot feel, nor do they require food, air, or sleep. They follow orders literally and unrelentingly. Adventurers cannot reason with golems. They cannot bargain with golems. A golem is a tool, a weapon, with a specific purpose. It fulfills that purpose or dies trying. Golems are able to withstand even the harshest environments. This trait combined with their loyalty makes them excellent guardians for vaults and underground lairs. The harvest golem is one type; other types of golem undoubtedly exist.[3]
Golem types
- Stone golem (often known as a "golem" or "stone guardian")
- Golem of Warcraft III
- Drakkari golem
- Arcane golem
- Junk golem
- Steam golem
- War golem
- Harvest golem
- Flesh golem
- Abomination
- Bone golem
- Crystalline golem
- Dragon golem
- Fire golem
- Additionally to the above the In Manual of Monsters Appendix Three has the other types of golems: the Wood Golem and the Crystal Golem however the validity of the source is disputed.
Notes
Golems also appear in Blizzard's Diablo games, in the form of Clay, Blood, Iron and Fire Golems, summoned by Necromancers.
Myth
The original meaning of the word comes from European Jewish folklore and mysticism. A golem was an animated humanoid form, made from flesh or clay, given life and potency by holy scripts and the singular word of truth.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Warcraft III manual, page 139
- ^ Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, page 240
- ^ Monster Guide, page 85