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| + | The [[trolls]] draw power for their [[voodoo]] magics by performing rituals and invoking the '''Primal Gods''', '''Old Gods''',<ref>''[[Magic & Mayhem]]'', 22</ref> '''forest spirits''', and '''ancestral spirits''': their '''Loa''' spirits and gods. |
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| − | == Overview == |
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| − | [[Image:Spell_Arcane_Blink.png]]<br clear="all"><br> |
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| − | '''Distracting Shot''' distracts the target by causing threat. Each Rank of the ability is more effective than the Rank preceding it.<br> |
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| − | ''"Where's everyone goin'? Party's over here!"''{{fact}} |
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| + | Loa spirits are more powerful than the [[elemental]]s, but not as powerful as gods.<ref>''[[Magic & Mayhem]]'', 46</ref> Supposedly, these spirits are mighty entities that grant the faithful extraordinary powers. By calling upon these voodoo spirits, the [[shadow hunter]] gains special blessings with which he can combat darkness and help those in need. The abilities granted vary according to the Loa the shadow hunter calls upon.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 68</ref> Almost any being who has died and transcended death can be worshiped as a loa, including Forsaken [[shadow ascendant]]s. |
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| − | ==Functionality== |
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| − | ===Uses=== |
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| − | * Can be used to pull an enemy away from your pet. You can save your pet from dying this way. You can also tell your pet to "stay" and then hit an enemy with distracting shot. The enemy will run for you, and you can continue to unload on it during this time. When it reaches you, feign death. If it doesn't resist the feign, it will turn around and head back to your pet. Once it reaches your pet, tell the pet to attack it, then get up and resume attacking yourself. Very useful for buying a few extra seconds for your [[Serpent Sting]] or [[Viper Sting]] to work. |
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| − | * As a hunter, you have a better armor rating than any [[priest]] (except shadow priests), [[mage]], or [[warlock]]. After level 40, you will have more armor than any [[rogue]] or non-bear [[druid]] as well. If one of these classes is in your party, and is under attack, use distracting shot to pull the enemy away from them. It will take that enemy much longer to kill you, which gives your tank more time to try and get it's attention. And if the monster comes close to killing you, you can always feign death - hopefully the tank will be next on the aggro list. |
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| − | * Useful for hunter tanks to gain aggro. |
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| + | The [[shadow hunter]]s' faith and communion with the Loa gods grants them shadow and healing magic, and other abilities. Shadow Hunters learn magic that hinders enemies and aids allies, gaining a unique mix of spells that delve into the more occult aspects of the Loa. |
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| − | ===Limitations=== |
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| − | *Hostile players are [[Immune]] to this spell, as with any other threat modifying ability. |
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| − | *This spell is [[Arcane]]-based and as such all arcane-immune mobs will be immune to it. |
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| + | The five high priests in [[Zul'Gurub]] each have a corresponding Primal God. [[High Priestess Mar'li]] worships [[Shadra]], [[High Priest Thekal]] worships [[Shirvallah]], [[High Priestess Arlokk]] worships [[Bethekk]], [[High Priestess Jeklik]] worships [[Hir'eek]] and [[High Priest Venoxis]] worships [[Hethiss]]. |
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| − | ===Range=== |
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| − | *5-35 yards |
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| + | The three high prophets in [[Gundrak]] each have a corresponding Primal God. [[Gal'darah]] worships [[Akali]], [[Moorabi]] worships [[Mam'toth]] and [[Slad'ran]] worships [[Sseratus]]. |
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| − | ===Cooldown=== |
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| − | *8 seconds |
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| + | ==The troll pantheon (Loa gods)== |
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| − | ===Casting Time=== |
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| + | All trolls worship a pantheon of primal forces; a sacred animal represents each aspect of the pantheon.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 89</ref> |
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| − | *Instant |
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+ | ===Amani Loas=== |
| + | The trolls of Zul'Aman worship primal beings they call the Forest Gods.<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 115</ref> |
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| − | *[[Hawk Eye]] ([[Survival]] [[Talent]]): Increases the range of your ranged weapons by 2 yards per rank (3 ranks total). |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Ula-tek]], Goddess of Serpents. {{RPG-inline}} (Never stated to be a Loa) |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Bear}} [[Nalorakk]], the [[Bear]]. {{Bc-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Eagle}} [[Akil'zon]], the [[Eagle]]. {{Bc-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Dragonhawk}} [[Jan'alai]], the [[Dragonhawk]]. {{Bc-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Lynx}} [[Halazzi]], the [[Lynx]]. {{Bc-inline}} |
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+ | ===Darkspear Loas=== |
| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Bwonsamdi}} [[Bwonsamdi]], the Guardian of the Dead. {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | Originally part of the Gurubashi Empire, the Darkspear also continue to worship many of the Gurubashi loa.<ref>[http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=25626575587&sid=1 Ask CDev #1]</ref> |
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| − | ! !!align="left"| Level !!align="center"| Mana Cost !! |Training Cost |
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| − | ! Rank 1 |
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| − | | 12 || 20 || {{cost||5|40}} |
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| − | ! Rank 2 |
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| − | | 20 || 30 || {{cost||19|80}} |
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| − | ! Rank 3 |
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| − | | 30 || 50 || {{cost||72}} |
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| − | ! Rank 4 |
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| − | | 40 || 70 || {{cost|1|80}} |
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| − | ! Rank 5 |
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| − | | 50 || 90 || {{cost|2|88}} |
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| − | ! Rank 6 |
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| − | | 60 || 110 || {{cost|4|50}} |
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| + | ===Drakkari Loas=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Sseratus]], the [[Serpent]]. {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|SpiritBeast}} [[Har'koa]], the [[Snow Leopard|Snow leopard]]. {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Bear}} [[Rhunok]], the Arctic [[Bear]]. {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Hakkar}} [[Quetz'lun]], the [[Wind serpent]]. {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Mammoth}} [[Mam'toth]], the [[Mammoth]]. {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Rhino}} [[Akali]], the [[Rhino]]. {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | ===Drakkari Gods=== |
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| + | Although part of the Troll Pantheon, they are apparently gods and not Loas. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Dubra'Jin]] {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Zim'Abwa]] {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Zim'Rhuk]], the Wise One. {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Zim'Torga]], the Mother of Prosperity. {{Wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | ===Gurubashi Loas=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Hakkar}} [[Hakkar the Soulflayer|Hakkar]], Blood God, and his [[Avatar of Hakkar|avatar]]. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Spider}} [[Shadra]], the [[Spider]], God of Spiders, Mother of Venom, Silk Dancer, Death's Love. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Tiger}} [[Shirvallah]], the [[Tiger]]. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Panther}} [[Bethekk]], the [[Panther]]. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Bat}} [[Hir'eek]], the [[Bat]]. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Snake}} [[Hethiss]], the [[Snake]]. |
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| + | ===Sandfury Loas=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Tiger}} [[Kimbul]], God of Tigers, Lord of beasts, King of Cats, the Prey's Doom. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Mueh'zala]], God of Death, Father of Sleep, Son of Time, the Night's Friend. |
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| + | ===Vilebranch Loas=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Eagle}} [[Akil'darah]], the [[eagle]] spirit of the [[Hinterlands]]. {{Cata-inline}} |
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| + | ===Zandalar Loas=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|UndeadTroll|Male}} [[Zanza the Restless|Zanza]], worshiped by the [[Zandalar Tribe]]. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Raptor}} [[Gonk]] the Great Hunter, is an ancient spirit [[Zandalarian]] tales. {{cata-inline}} |
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| + | ===Shadowhunter Loas=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Legba]], Loa of Speed. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Lukou]], Loa of Healing and Respite. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Ogoun]], Loa of War. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Dambala]], Loa of serpents and treachery. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Samedi]], Loa of the cemeteries and the restful sleep of the dead. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Shango]], Controller of the Realm of Storms. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| + | ===Worshipped as Loas=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} [[Shadow ascendant]]s {{RPG-inline}} |
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| + | ==Servitors of the Loas== |
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| + | ===High priests=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|Panther}} [[High Priestess Arlokk|Arlokk]], high priestess of [[Bethekk]]. |
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| + | *{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll}} [[High Priest Hawinni|Hawinni]], high priest of [[Quetz'lun]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|Gargoyle}} [[High Priestess Jeklik|Jeklik]], high priestess of [[Hir'eek]]. |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|Panther}} [[High Priestess Kilnara|Kilnara]], high priestess of [[Bethekk]].{{cata-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend}} [[High Priestess Mar'li|Mar'li]], high priestess of [[Shadra]]. |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}} [[High Priest Mu'funu|Mu'funu]], high priest of [[Quetz'lun]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Tiger}} [[High Priest Thekal|Thekal]], high priest of [[Shirvallah]]. |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Female}} [[High Priestess Tua-Tua|Tua-Tua]], high priestess of [[Quetz'lun]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[High Priest Venoxis|Venoxis]], high priest of [[Hethiss]]. |
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| + | ===High prophets=== |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Rhino}} [[Gal'darah]], high prophet of [[Akali]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Mammoth}} [[Moorabi]], high prophet of [[Mam'toth]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Slad'ran]], high prophet of [[Sseratus]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| + | ==Speculation== |
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| + | {{Speculation}} |
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| + | From the conversation you have with [[Zen'tabra]] in the troll starting zone, you can assume that the Loa, at least the Primal Loa like [[Gonk]], reside in the [[Emerald Dream]]. |
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| + | Similarities with the [[Ancient Guardian]]s, such as being animal-based demigods, and their residence within the Emerald Dream, leads to speculation that they might be the same type of [[Eternal]]. |
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| + | ==Inspiration== |
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| + | The names of the Loa gods are inspired by the true Haitian Vodoun Lwa. Some of their attributes are correct also, but others are pure creative license. |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | ==External links== |
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| + | {{elink|type=blizzplanet|link=http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/500/|desc=The Loa Gods lore}} |
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| + | {{Gods and demigods}} |
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| + | {{Nature and Divine}} |
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| + | [[Category:Religions]] |
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| + | [[ru:Лоа]] |
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Revision as of 14:52, 27 February 2011
The trolls draw power for their voodoo magics by performing rituals and invoking the Primal Gods, Old Gods,[1] forest spirits, and ancestral spirits: their Loa spirits and gods.
Loa spirits are more powerful than the elementals, but not as powerful as gods.[2] Supposedly, these spirits are mighty entities that grant the faithful extraordinary powers. By calling upon these voodoo spirits, the shadow hunter gains special blessings with which he can combat darkness and help those in need. The abilities granted vary according to the Loa the shadow hunter calls upon.[3] Almost any being who has died and transcended death can be worshiped as a loa, including Forsaken shadow ascendants.
The shadow hunters' faith and communion with the Loa gods grants them shadow and healing magic, and other abilities. Shadow Hunters learn magic that hinders enemies and aids allies, gaining a unique mix of spells that delve into the more occult aspects of the Loa.
The five high priests in Zul'Gurub each have a corresponding Primal God. High Priestess Mar'li worships Shadra, High Priest Thekal worships Shirvallah, High Priestess Arlokk worships Bethekk, High Priestess Jeklik worships Hir'eek and High Priest Venoxis worships Hethiss.
The three high prophets in Gundrak each have a corresponding Primal God. Gal'darah worships Akali, Moorabi worships Mam'toth and Slad'ran worships Sseratus.
The troll pantheon (Loa gods)
All trolls worship a pantheon of primal forces; a sacred animal represents each aspect of the pantheon.[4]
Amani Loas
The trolls of Zul'Aman worship primal beings they call the Forest Gods.[5]
Ula-tek, Goddess of Serpents. 
(Never stated to be a Loa)
Nalorakk, the Bear. 
- Akil'zon, the Eagle.
- Jan'alai, the Dragonhawk.
- Halazzi, the Lynx.
Darkspear Loas
- Bwonsamdi, the Guardian of the Dead.
Originally part of the Gurubashi Empire, the Darkspear also continue to worship many of the Gurubashi loa.[6]
Drakkari Loas
- Sseratus, the Serpent.
- Har'koa, the Snow leopard.
- Rhunok, the Arctic Bear.
- Quetz'lun, the Wind serpent.
- Mam'toth, the Mammoth.
- Akali, the Rhino.
Drakkari Gods
Although part of the Troll Pantheon, they are apparently gods and not Loas.
Gurubashi Loas
- Hakkar, Blood God, and his avatar.
- Shadra, the Spider, God of Spiders, Mother of Venom, Silk Dancer, Death's Love.
- Shirvallah, the Tiger.
- Bethekk, the Panther.
- Hir'eek, the Bat.
- Hethiss, the Snake.
Sandfury Loas
- Kimbul, God of Tigers, Lord of beasts, King of Cats, the Prey's Doom.
- Mueh'zala, God of Death, Father of Sleep, Son of Time, the Night's Friend.
Vilebranch Loas
- Akil'darah, the eagle spirit of the Hinterlands.
Zandalar Loas
- Zanza, worshiped by the Zandalar Tribe.
- Gonk the Great Hunter, is an ancient spirit Zandalarian tales.
Shadowhunter Loas
- Legba, Loa of Speed.
- Lukou, Loa of Healing and Respite.
- Ogoun, Loa of War.
- Dambala, Loa of serpents and treachery.
- Samedi, Loa of the cemeteries and the restful sleep of the dead.
- Shango, Controller of the Realm of Storms.
Worshipped as Loas
Servitors of the Loas
High priests
- Arlokk, high priestess of Bethekk.
- Hawinni, high priest of Quetz'lun.
- Jeklik, high priestess of Hir'eek.
- Kilnara, high priestess of Bethekk.
- Mar'li, high priestess of Shadra.
- Mu'funu, high priest of Quetz'lun.
- Thekal, high priest of Shirvallah.
- Tua-Tua, high priestess of Quetz'lun.
- Venoxis, high priest of Hethiss.
High prophets
- Gal'darah, high prophet of Akali.
- Moorabi, high prophet of Mam'toth.
- Slad'ran, high prophet of Sseratus.
Speculation
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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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From the conversation you have with Zen'tabra in the troll starting zone, you can assume that the Loa, at least the Primal Loa like Gonk, reside in the Emerald Dream.
Similarities with the Ancient Guardians, such as being animal-based demigods, and their residence within the Emerald Dream, leads to speculation that they might be the same type of Eternal.
Inspiration
The names of the Loa gods are inspired by the true Haitian Vodoun Lwa. Some of their attributes are correct also, but others are pure creative license.
References
- ^ Magic & Mayhem, 22
- ^ Magic & Mayhem, 46
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, 68
- ^ Dark Factions, 89
- ^ Lands of Conflict, 115
- ^ Ask CDev #1
External links
BlizzPlanet The Loa Gods lore
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