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This topic is focused on the discussion of the new possible novels or comics Blizzard could publish. In order to keep an order, each novel/series' discussion will be placed under the section of each one.

Scourge Trilogy

The definitive trilogy about the Scourge. From the beginning until the "end". Each of the books would focus on one of the main characters of the Scourge. At some points, we'll experience the same events in two different books, each one from the point of view of the main character. This are my 3 candidates:

Note: They aren't intended to be a trilogy at all. You shouldn't need to read the three of them to know the beginning and the end, since each one has its own.

Anub'arak: ?

This book could be considered the first one, although I would publish it as the third one, after the other two books. Timeline (some of them could happen at any point as flashbacks):

  • Youth of Anub'arak, development of his personality.
  • War of the Spider, how he became part of the Scourge.
  • First signs of conquest across Northrend.
  • Road to Damnation events.
  • The earthquake produced by the Eye of Sargeras.
  • Conflict with the Illidari, arrival of Arthas to the continent.
  • Sapphiron and the gates of Azjol-Nerub. (>NA<)
  • Baelgun's dwarves and the gate to the Old Kingdom. (>NA<)
  • Last part of the journey thorugh Azjol-Nerub, including the encounter with the Faceless ones. (>NA<)
  • Battle at Icecrown Glacier. (>NA<)
  • More signs of conquest across Northrend.
  • Building of Icecrown Citadel.

Points I'd add:

  • Conflict between nerubians and naga at Riplash ruins. First encounter between Lady Vashj and Anub'arak. The original plot of the naga trying to melt the glaciers could appear around. Could happen before or after the War of the Spider.
  • Detailed explanations of Azjol-Nerub as a zone with unique features.
  • Development of the Scourge with the nerubian architecture and the origins of creatures like gargoyles, frost wyrms and obsidian statues. We could see first-hand all about them. Also, an explanation about the obsidian statues' confusion with Ahn'Qiraj.
  • During the battle at Icecrown Glacier, a personal fight between Anub'arak and Lady Vashj.
  • Development of the new Scourge, with the vrykul, san'layn, frostbrood and other new WotLK creatures. We could have hints of their existence or first-hand explanations about everything.

Some notes:

  • The novelization of The Frozen Throne wasn't developed at Arthas novel. The entirety of it could be described properly, without missing any details, at Anub'arak novel. Those parts of the W3 story needing further explanation are marked with the tag (>NA<).

Ending:

  • It could end with the setting of the bases for the great plans of the Lich King at Northrend, plans not yet mentioned anywhere.

Kel'Thuzad: ?

This book could be considered the fsecond one, and I would publish it as the second one, after Arthas, which has been already published. Timeline (some of them could happen at any point as flashbacks):

  • Youth of Kel'Thuzad, development of his personality.
  • Mage studies and membership of the Six.
  • Interest for necromancy and the first whispers of the Lich King.
  • Road to Damnation events.
  • Return to Lordaeron and founding of Scholomance and the Cult of the Damned.
  • Spreading of the plague and death.
  • Ghost adviser role after being rescued by Arthas.
  • Resurrection at Quel'danas.
  • Struggle with Blackrock orcs at Alterac Mountains and chat with Archimonde. (>NA<)
  • Battle at Dalaran. (>NA<)
  • Arthas against the Lordaeron survivors and the three paladins. (>NA<)
  • Scourge civil war.
  • First Scourge invasion and Naxxramas.

Points I'd add:

  • Meeting with older liches and creation of new liches. Could include Legion-loyal liches with Balnazzar, with explanation for Morbent Fel, and even Amnennar's work at Kalimdor.
  • Creation of the first abominations and other constructs, as well as the plague.
  • First use of the plague over the human settlement at Northrend.
  • Retrieval of the Skull of Gul'dan from Dalaran, and confirmation of the book there being the unique existing one.
  • Hints of Inigo Montoy's loyalty and Kel'Thuzad's plan for when he's killed.
  • Mention of Searinox.
  • Creation of the first death knights, with the origin of the idea, and appearances of famous death knights who are bosses in-game, like Rivendare, Blaumeaux, Blackpool...
  • Mr. Bigglesworth, Helcular and the Barov family.
  • Mention of the Runestone at Caer Darrow.
  • Dagren's survival. He later joined Kul'Tiras, so he could survive or just seem to be dead.

Some notes:

  • A part of the novelization of Reign of Chaos wasn't developed at Arthas novel. The entirety of it could be described properly, without missing any details, at Kel'Thuzad novel. Those parts of the W3 story needing further explanation are marked with the tag (>NA<).

Ending:

  • It could end with the setting of the bases for the great plans of the Lich King at Lordaeron, plans not yet mentioned anywhere or just the truth behind Light's Hope's "defeat" and Ebon Hold, or Kel'Thuzad's intentions to take Light's Hope or just a plan of a fake defeat to later move Naxxramas to Northrend.

Arthas: Rise of the Lich King

This published book would fit with the other two new ones. It could be considered the 3rd part, and the first to have been published.

Illidari Trilogy=

I'm writing it right now...

Wars of Warcraft series/anthology

I'm writing it right now...

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