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| − | | image = Draenei Icon.png |
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| − | | name = Draenei, the Exiled Ones |
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| − | | capital = The [[Exodar]] (by way of [[Shattrath City]]) |
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| − | | faction = [[Alliance]] |
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| − | | character = [[Hunter]], [[Mage]], [[Priest]], [[Paladin]], [[Warrior]], [[Shaman]] (exclusive) |
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| − | | mount = [[Elekk]] |
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| − | | homeworld = [[Draenor]] (by way of [[Argus]]) |
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| − | | leader = [[Velen|Prophet Velen the Divine]] |
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| − | | language = [[Draenei (language)|Draenei]] (a dialect of [[Eredun]]) |
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| − | | height = 2.29m/7.5 ft}} |
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| + | == Blood Elfs are better then draenei == |
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| + | Blood elfes are way cooler then stupid draeinei they joined frick alliance in a month they should all just die they sound terriable to. |
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| − | : ''For the article on the draenei language, see [[Draenei (language)]]. For article on the Draenei racial offshoots, see [[Draenei Broken|Broken]], [[Kurenai]], [[Murkblood]], [[Daggerfen]] and [[Draenei Lost One|Lost Ones]].'' |
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| − | The '''draenei''' (pronounced ''DRAN-eye'') are a faction of uncorrupted [[eredar]] who fled their home world of [[Argus]]. Based on [[Azuremyst Isles]] near the west coast of Kalimdor, they have joined the [[Alliance]] in the [[Burning Crusade]] expansion. Their capital is the [[Exodar]]. |
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| − | ==Introduction== |
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| − | Almost 25,000 years ago, a faction of uncorrupted [[eredar]] led by [[Velen]] fled their home world of [[Argus]], calling themselves the '''draenei''' ("the Exiled Ones"). After traveling through the cosmos they finally found a world which they called [[Draenor]] ("Exile's Refuge"). They at first shared a peaceful existence with the native [[orc]]s and traded with them. They followed the path of the Holy Light of Creation as shown to them by the [[naaru]]. Unfortunately, [[Kil'jaeden]] eventually discovered the refuge, and found the combat-driven and honor-seeking orcs to be easily manipulated. As a potent act of vengeance and a safety precaution, Kil'jaeden ordered the draenei to be exterminated by the orcs through his student, the [[warlock]] [[Gul'dan]]. |
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| − | After the [[Dark Portal]] was destroyed, Draenor collapsed in on itself, and what remained was a sundered mass of planetary debris and floating asteroids hovering in stasis within the [[Twisting Nether]]. The regions of Draenor that are still habitable are now known as [[Outland]]. Draenor was not the only thing to change in this ordeal, as some draenei were altered by the destruction of their world, and became known as [[the Broken]]. Some of these corrupted draenei fled through the open portals on draenor and settled in the [[Swamp of Sorrows]] on the world of [[Azeroth]]. Several of these [[Lost Ones]] were driven mad by the absence of their home world, and sank into an even deeper primitive state. |
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| − | A number of draenei still remain untainted, and it is these that have crashed onto Azeroth in a dimensional traveling ship sabotaged by the malicious [[blood elves]] of Outland (not the blood elves that joined the horde). The draenei are the new [[Alliance]] [[race]] in the [[Burning Crusade]] expansion. |
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| − | ==Appearance== |
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| − | {{img|Uncorrupted_draenei.jpg|Male draenei artwork|200|300|float=right|border=|frame=}}{{img|Draenie copy.jpg|Female draenei artwork|165|300|float=right|border=|frame=}} |
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| − | Draenei are physically different from the [[Eredar (Burning Legion)|eredar]] of the Burning Legion. Draenei come in a wide variety of flesh tones, from ivory, aqua blue, dark blue, purple, and ebony[http://www.gametrailers.com/umwatcher.php?id=12019] They do not however seem to exhibit the red skin of demonic Eredar. Draenei also lack the fangs and horns that demonic eredar have on their faces (this is not noticeable in-game models, only in artwork). |
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| − | In ''[[Rise of the Horde]]'', Draenei are described as being all or overall blue (with the exception of [[Velen]] who is described as having white skin later in his life). In [[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade]], draenei skin appears in most shades of color between very pinkish-white to light blue up to dark violet. Their blood, which is blue{{cite|RotH|136}}, may use cobalt as its oxygen-binding element, compared to Azeroth (and Earth)-native life, which uses iron. Cobalt oxidizes to a blue color in the same way that iron oxidizes to a red color (for this reason, cobalt is a favored pigment in paints used on outdoor monuments). |
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| − | Draenei who use the [[Draenei#Racial abilities|Gift of the Naaru]] racial ability have a glowing sigil float above their head for the duration of the effect. |
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| − | Draenei males have tendrils coming out of their chin and a fan-like forehead plate which rises and overlaps other forehead plates behind it. Male draenei have large tails which are held erect by developed muscle structure. The women look very different: Rather than the forehead plates that the men have, they have cranial extensions, vaguely horn-shaped, that extend over the upper cranium and end on either side of the crown. Female cranial tendrils sprout behind the ear and typically are long enough to reach the shoulders. They are thinner than the men's. The women's tails have a lower muscle density. In both genders, the hooves are relatively large, in contrast to the more compacted hooves of their demonic counterparts. |
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| − | Draenei can choose from a diverse selection of hair colors including gray, white, blue/black, brown, and purple. Similarly, the number of facial tentacles on male draenei can be customized. They can feature zero, one, two, or four tentacles of different shape and size. |
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| − | == Playable race == |
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| − | *The draenei start in [[Ammen Vale]], situated on [[Azuremyst Isle]], a landmass belonging to a cluster of islands called the [[Azuremyst Isles]], located off the northwestern coast of Kalimdor. The main base with civilization in Ammen Vale is called [[Azure Watch]]. [[Bloodmyst Isle]] can be found as the adjacent zone, a level 10-20 area. [http://www.gamesradar.com/us/pc/game/news/article.jsp?articleId=20060511182141609017&releaseId=§ionId=1006&pageId=20060511182923350087]. |
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| − | *Their capital city is the [[Exodar]]. |
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| − | *The draenei mount is the [[elekk]], a creature similar in appearance to a war elephant.[http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/worldofwarcraftexp1/news.html?sid=6155696&tag=topslot;action;1&page=1&q=&q= Gamespot preview] |
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| − | *Their Racial Leader is [[Velen]]. |
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| − | *They speak Draenei and Common. |
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| − | === Classes === |
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| − | [[Image:Draenei Paladin.jpg|thumb|200x200px|A draenei Paladin]] |
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| − | Those who play as draenei can choose from the following classes: [http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/classcombo.html] |
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| − | *[[Warrior]] |
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| − | *[[Priest]] |
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| − | *[[Mage]] |
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| − | *[[Hunter]] |
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| − | *[[Paladin]] |
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| − | *[[Shaman]] |
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| − | == Starting Attributes == |
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| − | || || ''Base'' || [[Mage]] || [[Hunter]] || [[Priest]] || [[Warrior]] || [[Paladin]] || [[Shaman]] |
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| − | |[[Attributes#Strength|Strength]] || 21 || 21 || 21 || 21 || 24 || 23 || 22 |
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| − | |[[Attributes#Agility|Agility]] || 17 || 17 || 20 || 17 || 17 || 17 || 17 |
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| − | |[[Attributes#Stamina|Stamina]] || 19 || 19 || 20 || 19 || 21 || 21 || 20 |
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| − | |[[Attributes#Intellect|Intellect]] || 21 || 24 || 21 || 23 || 21 || 21 || 22 |
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| − | |[[Attributes#Spirit|Spirit]] || 22 || 24 || 23 || 25 || 22 || 23 || 24 |
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| − | === Racial abilities === |
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| − | [[Image:Wow screen003.jpg|thumb|Draenei Shaman with [[Draenei#Racial_Abilities|Gift of the Naaru]] activated.]] |
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| − | == History == |
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| − | [[Image:300px-AllianceRace_Draenei.jpg|thumb|A draenei priest and paladin near the [[Exodar]]'s crash site]] |
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| − | On the Planet of Argus, nearly 25,000 years ago, the eredar race arose. They were extremely intelligent and had a natural affinity for magic in all its myriad forms. Using their gifts, they developed a vast and wondrous society. Soon, at the height of their society, the eredar's three most prominent leaders, [[Kil'jaeden]], [[Archimonde]], and [[Velen]], were approached by Sargeras, the Fallen Titan. Sargeras claimed he was impressed by the work of the eredar, he wanted to supply them with even more power and knowledge, in exchange for their loyalty. But while Kil'jaeden and Archimonde readily accepted the deal, Velen had a vision of the future that filled him with sick dread. He saw the dark future his people were heading towards: siding with the dark titan [[Sargeras]] and transformed into demons. [[Velen]] saw the Legion in all its terrible might and witnessed the destruction it would wreak upon all of creation. He hastened to warn [[Kil'jaeden]] and [[Archimonde]], but they dismissed his concerns and proceeded to profess loyalty to the Destroyer of Worlds. Together, they transformed a majority of their people into an insidious race of warlocks and later allied themselves with the Burning Legion. |
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| − | Velen nearly despaired, but his prayer for help was overheard. A being came to Velen and explained that it was one of the [[naaru]], a race of sentient energy beings bent on stopping the Burning Legion. The naaru offered to take Velen and any other like-minded eredar to safety. Deeply relieved, Velen gathered the other eredar loyal to him. Naming themselves the 'draenei', or "exiled ones" in the Eredun language, the renegades barely escaped from Argus in the naaru fortress [[Tempest Keep]], with the Burning Legion only moments behind. Kil'jaeden was furious with what he felt was Velen's betrayal, and the demon vowed to hunt Velen and the rest of the draenei to the ends of the cosmos if need be. |
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| − | The Legion chased the draenei for many thousands of years. The draenei visited many worlds and explored much of the known cosmos in their quest to find safe harbor. Still the Legion, under the guidance of a hell-bent Kil'jaeden, would not give up its pursuit. Meanwhile, the enigmatic naaru race blessed the draenei with Light-given knowledge and power. The naaru explained that there were other forces in the cosmos that would stand against the Burning Legion. One day the naaru would forge them into a single unstoppable army of the Light. Deeply affected by the naaru's words, the draenei vowed to honor the Light and uphold the naaru's altruistic ideals. |
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| − | At last Velen and his draenei settled upon a remote and peaceful world that seemed an ideal refuge. They named it Draenor, or "Exiles' Refuge", and there they quietly cultivated their society once again. Ever wary of being discovered again by Kil'jaeden's forces, Velen and his mystics kept their magics hidden for generations. |
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| − | In time the draenei met and befriended the shamanistic orc clans that already lived in the tranquil southern grasslands (later called [[Nagrand]]). Aside from engaging in some limited trade, the draenei and orcs regarded one another with respect but kept mostly to themselves. |
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| − | However, no amount of preparation could keep the draenei hidden forever; eventually Kil'jaeden, in his quest to find more minions of the Legion, stumbled upon the planet and found the draenei. But, his attention was soon fixed on the neighboring orcs. Intrigued, Kil'jaeden realized that they were exactly the race of warriors he was looking for and soon succeeded in corrupting the orcs through his protégé Gul'dan. Smoothly manipulated from a state of wary acceptance into blind rage and blood lust, the orcs attacked the draenei. This bloody conflict lasted nearly eight years, but the orcs' triumph was inevitable. The orcs killed over eighty percent of the draenei race and sent the rest fleeing for safety to the remote corners of the world. Afterward, draenei who had fought the Horde and survived found that they had been affected by the fel energies wielded so freely by the orc warlocks. These draenei have since mutated into lesser forms, resulting in a series of subspecies. |
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| − | Kil'jaeden's revenge was complete. |
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| − | [[Image:Naru Crash Site.jpg|thumb|left|The Exodar crash site]] |
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| − | After coming to Draenor, the [[blood elves]] discovered the power of [[Tempest Keep]] and successfully seized it. To escape, the draenei managed to wrestle control of a wing of the keep, the [[Exodar]], and tried to use it to flee and find aid in retaking their home. Before they could, however, the blood elves managed to sabotage what is essentially the 'engine' of the draenei's transdimensional travel. The remainder of the Keep lies in Outland in the [[Netherstorm]] area and is now the home of [[Prince Kael'Thas]]. |
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| − | When the draenei tried to planeshift, the engine went haywire, and the ''Exodar'' ended up hurtling out of control through the [[Twisting Nether]], crash-landing on a chain of islands called [[Azuremyst Isles]], off the western coast of [[Kalimdor]]. As the surviving draenei salvage what they can of their ship, they begin exploring this new world; contact with the [[night elves]] of [[Darkshore]] is imminent. |
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| − | ==Culture== |
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| − | [[Image:Draenei-totem.jpg|thumb|A draenei shaman's totem]] |
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| − | Not much is currently known about draenei culture. Their capital city, the [[Exodar]], is built from the wreck of a satellite structure of the [[Tempest Keep]] they used to escape [[Outland]]. Blessed by the [[naaru]], they worship the [[Holy Light]], which makes them a natural ally of the Alliance. Having the same natural affinity for magic as their demonic cousins, a wide variety of magic-wielding classes are available to draenei. Due to the influence of the naaru and their reverence for the holy powers of the universe, many draenei are priests and paladins. While many draenei are mages, none are warlocks, as the Exiled Ones well remember their narrow escape from darkness. |
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| − | Recently, [[Shaman]]ism has made an appearance among the draenei, in the teachings perpetuated by the Broken Shaman [[Nobundo]], a member of Velen's inner circle. |
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| − | ===Racial offshoots and factions=== |
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| − | See main article [[Draenei Factions]]. |
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| − | Some draenei mutated into lesser forms, resulting in a number of subspecies, of which the [[Lost Ones]] draenei and the [[Broken]] draenei are examples. |
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| − | Scattered tribes of draenei are rumored to wander still the devastated fields of Outland, the last remnants of Draenor that still float within the Twisting Nether.{{Cite|MoM|26 & TFT}} Members of some of these tribes were at odds with Akama's tribe. See, [[Kurenai]], [[Murkblood]], [[Daggerfen]]. |
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| − | Akama's tribe is known as the [[Broken]]. |
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| − | Another of these tribes left Outland after the destruction of their world and call themselves the [[Lost Ones]].{{Cite|MoM|26}} |
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| − | ===Language=== |
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| − | [[Draenei (language)]] |
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| − | ==Controversy, confusion, and retcons== |
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| − | *See [[Draenei controversy]] |
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| − | ==See also== |
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| − | * [[List of draenei in Azeroth]] |
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| − | * [[Draenei (Warcraft III)]] for unit statistics from Warcraft III (these draenei are actually Broken, though their models in fact resemble Lost Ones) |
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| − | * [[Artificer]] |
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| − | * [[Broken]] |
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| − | * [[Lost Ones]] |
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| − | * [[Garona Halforcen]], who may be half-draenei |
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| − | * [[Demon]] |
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| − | * [[Eredar]] |
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| − | * [[Velen]] |
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| − | ==External links== |
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| − | *[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/draenei.html Official page (US)] for further information about the draenei, who are the new [[Alliance]] race in [[The Burning Crusade]] |
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| − | * [http://www.wow-europe.com/en/burningcrusade/townhall/draenei.html Official page (EU)] |
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| − | * [http://worldofwarcraft.gameamp.com/worldofwarcraft/bcfaq] Burning Crusade FAQ @ Gameamp.com |
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| − | * [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/09/technology/10warcraft.web.html] E3 coverage from the New York Times confirming the draenei as the fifth Alliance race. |
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| − | * [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/09/technology/10warcraftqa.web.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1] E3 coverage from the New York Times, interview with Jeff Kaplan. |
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Revision as of 15:32, 21 February 2007
Blood Elfs are better then draenei
Blood elfes are way cooler then stupid draeinei they joined frick alliance in a month they should all just die they sound terriable to.