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The '''Deathstalkers''' are the assassins' guild of the [[Forsaken]] and the elite guard of the dreadlord [[Varimathras]], the majordomo of the Banshee Queen [[Sylvanas Windrunner]]. The Deathstalkers also function as the [[Forsaken]]'s equivalent of the [[Shattered Hand Clan|Shattered Hand]], a rogues' guild and spy network, reporting their information directly to their dread master. |
The '''Deathstalkers''' are the assassins' guild of the [[Forsaken]] and the elite guard of the dreadlord [[Varimathras]], the majordomo of the Banshee Queen [[Sylvanas Windrunner]]. The Deathstalkers also function as the [[Forsaken]]'s equivalent of the [[Shattered Hand Clan|Shattered Hand]], a rogues' guild and spy network, reporting their information directly to their dread master. |
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| − | In the year following the [[Third War]], Sylvanas realized that she had gained independence from the [[Lich King]] and began a war to claim [[Lordaeron]] — which, at the time, was held by the dreadlords [[Balnazzar]], [[Detheroc]], and Varimathras. During the war, she came upon an army of bandits led by the self-proclaimed Bandit King [[Blackthorn]]. Blackthorn was possessed by one of Sylvanas' [[banshee]]s and his army was added into Sylvanas' group of undead followers who were also free of the Lich King's grasp. After Sylvanas formally declared her faction as the [[Forsaken]], the Deathstalkers were formed from the [[bandit]]s who had returned as the undead and retained sentience.{{fact}} |
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Deathstalkers are highly trained and extremely dangerous. They are rightfully feared as the best assassins in the world not only for their skills, but because they are undead. Deathstalkers have no need to eat, drink, sleep, rest, or even breathe air. They never feel physically tired and possess tremendous willpower. Deathstalkers can remain submerged in water indefinitely without any need to rise, and can wait as long as it takes for their target to arrive. They can even pose as corpses, since by all means, that is exactly what they are. |
Deathstalkers are highly trained and extremely dangerous. They are rightfully feared as the best assassins in the world not only for their skills, but because they are undead. Deathstalkers have no need to eat, drink, sleep, rest, or even breathe air. They never feel physically tired and possess tremendous willpower. Deathstalkers can remain submerged in water indefinitely without any need to rise, and can wait as long as it takes for their target to arrive. They can even pose as corpses, since by all means, that is exactly what they are. |
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| + | Some fan speculate that Deathstalkers were originally the members of the Bandit Army led by [[Blackthorn]] raised as undead by Sylvanas. |
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== Known members == |
== Known members == |
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Revision as of 17:38, 16 February 2009
The Deathstalkers are the assassins' guild of the Forsaken and the elite guard of the dreadlord Varimathras, the majordomo of the Banshee Queen Sylvanas Windrunner. The Deathstalkers also function as the Forsaken's equivalent of the Shattered Hand, a rogues' guild and spy network, reporting their information directly to their dread master.
Deathstalkers are highly trained and extremely dangerous. They are rightfully feared as the best assassins in the world not only for their skills, but because they are undead. Deathstalkers have no need to eat, drink, sleep, rest, or even breathe air. They never feel physically tired and possess tremendous willpower. Deathstalkers can remain submerged in water indefinitely without any need to rise, and can wait as long as it takes for their target to arrive. They can even pose as corpses, since by all means, that is exactly what they are.
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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
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Some fan speculate that Deathstalkers were originally the members of the Bandit Army led by Blackthorn raised as undead by Sylvanas.
