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+ | | name = Neptulon the Tidehunter |
| + | | title = The Tidehunter |
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| − | | leader = [[Alexstrasza|Alexstrasza the Life-Binder]] |
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+ | | gender = Male |
| + | | race = Water Elemental |
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| − | | homeworld = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] |
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| + | | level = 80 |
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| − | | domain = Creation, Life |
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+ | | type = Elite |
| + | | health = 9,285,000 |
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| − | | character = [[Scalebane]], [[Wyrmkin]], [[Warrior]], [[Mage]] |
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| + | | affiliation = [[Old Gods]] (previously), [[Elemental Lords]], [[Neptulon's domain of Water|Himself]] |
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| − | | height = Varies by species and age. |
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| + | | occupation = Water Elemental Lord |
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| − | | language = [[Draconic]], [[Common]] |
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| + | | status = Bound to the Elemental Plane, possibly active somewhere in the [[Abyssal Maw]] or [[Great Sea]] |
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| − | | slang = Any<ref name="DF 40">''[[Dark Factions]]'', 40</ref> |
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+ | | location = [[Throne of the Tides]], [[Vashj'ir]] |
| − | | alignment = [[ |
+ | | alignment = [[Chaotic evil]]<ref name="S&L 102">''[[Shadows & Light]]'', pg. 102</ref> |
| − | | locations = [[Borean Tundra]] |
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| − | *[[Amber Ledge]] |
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| − | *[[Transitus Shield]] |
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| − | [[Dragonblight]] |
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| − | *[[Ruby Dragonshrine]] |
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| − | *[[Wyrmrest Temple]] |
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| − | **[[Ruby Sanctum]] |
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| − | [[Twilight Highlands]] |
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| − | *[[Grim Batol]] |
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| − | *[[Vermillion Redoubt]] |
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| + | :''Rising out of the water above you is a massive humanoid figure shaped from the very liquid itself. The form shifts and changes, but the underlying shape remains the same — a colossal figure that vaguely resembles a humanoid, with swirling blue-green colors whirling within. Only the eyes, a pair of glowing yellow spots in the amorphous head, remain islands of stability.''<ref name="S&L 102"/> |
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| − | [[Image:red drake.jpg|thumb|Red drake]] |
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| − | ''The '''red dragonflight''', ruled by the Dragonqueen, [[Alexstrasza]], is a noble and honorable group of creatures. They consider themselves the protectors of all life, and in many ways they are. More often than not, they are found protecting sacred areas and items, seeking to keep them from lesser beings who might be hurt by their energies. Their breath is a fearsome stream of fire, and they have been known to swallow enemies whole and slowly digest them over the course of a day. Their most hated enemies are the black dragons ruled by the great, dark leviathan, [[Deathwing]].''<ref>''[[Warcraft III]]'' manual, 82</ref> |
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| + | '''Neptulon the Tidehunter''' reigns supreme in his domain, the deep ocean. Users of boats and other such water-crossing utilities risk his wrath; entering his domain without express permission is paramount to doom. He revels in taking those whom feel invulnerable, especially [[Therazane]]'s rocky beaches and the flames of [[Ragnaros]], when given the chance. He rules over all water, whether it be the sea, the ocean, river or lake. All [[water elemental]]s worship him, as do all creatures that use water or the cold for their abilities. It is said that when an intelligent creature drowns, his or her soul will pass through his realm on the way to its end. It is supposed that he keeps those souls which amuse and interest him, but Neptulon only laughs at such suppositions.<ref name="S&L 102"/> |
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| − | ==Member types== |
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| − | The red dragonflight includes the red dragons themselves as well as all other red dragonkin such as dragonspawn and drakonids. |
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| − | *[[Red wyrm]] |
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| − | *[[Red dragon]] (mature) |
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| − | *[[Red drake]] |
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| − | *[[Red whelp]] |
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| − | *[[Red dragonspawn]] |
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| − | *Red [[drakonid]] |
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| − | == |
+ | == Background == |
| + | === Elemental Lord === |
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| − | The reds are utterly loyal to their Aspect, Alexstrasza, who along with her consorts such as [[Tyranastrasz]] and [[Korialstrasz]], are treated with great respect by the reds and the other flights. The reds are typically the only dragons mortals are likely to encounter, with the exception of the [[druid]]ic allies of the greens. Like all dragons, they take their charges seriously and usually operate in secret, keeping tabs on important beings, organizations, and places, such as [[Cenarius]],<ref>''[[The Well of Eternity]]'', 160</ref>[[Dalaran]],<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'' 152-153</ref> and the [[Scourge]]. As a result, the red dragonflight's agents are often away, spreading themselves throughout Azeroth, and using their powers to disguise themselves as members of the mortal races, such as humans or elves. Like all dragons, the reds have the ability to create illusions on themselves and others. Often the dragons have mortals, [[dragonsworn]], working on gathering information or doing other related errands. |
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| + | The [[Old Gods]]' armies were led by the powerful [[Elemental Lord]]s: [[Ragnaros the Firelord]], [[Therazane the Stonemother]], [[Al'Akir the Windlord]], and '''Neptulon the Tidehunter''', who is the strongest of them all. Their chaotic forces raged across the face of the world and clashed with the colossal [[Titan]]s. Though the elementals were powerful beyond mortal comprehension, their combined forces could not stop the mighty Titans. One by one, the elemental lords fell, and their forces dispersed. |
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| + | The [[Pantheon]] shattered the Old Gods' citadels and chained the four elemental gods far beneath the surface of the world. Without the Old Gods' power to keep their raging spirits bound to the physical world, the elementals were banished to an abyssal plane, where they would contend with one another for all eternity. With the elementals' departure, nature calmed, and the world settled into a peaceful harmony. |
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| − | All this is done to maintain harmony and the prosperity of life, the task entrusted to them. Due to Alexstrasza's influence, the red dragonflight see themselves as custodians and defenders of life on [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]].<ref>''[[Warcraft III]]'' manual, 138</ref> Red dragons understand the secrets of life, and in turn those of death, like none others do, and have been granted great power over both. They are capable of rejuvenating and draining life, as well as performing a form of necromancy, though only as a last resort, as they are not fond of doing so.<ref>''[[The Sundering]]'', 108</ref> The breath of red dragons burns but also rejuvenates, and whenever a red dragon walks or breaths upon the soil, the earth is renewed.<ref name="MoM 37">''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', 37</ref> |
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| + | === Stone of the Tides and Fall of Gurubashi === |
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| − | While red dragons are the protectors of life, they will not hesitate to kill a creature if its actions endanger other lives.<ref>''[[The Well of Eternity]]'', 194</ref> Many members of the red flight still remain distrustful towards mortals, especially the orcs,<ref name="DF 147">''[[Dark Factions]]'', 147</ref> citing they have brought only danger and death to the world. Generally, though, red dragons are friendly to humans, elves, and their other traditional allies; for the most part, it is the representatives of the flight near Grim Batol who acted strangely hostile to any outsiders.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', 47</ref> The drake [[Axtroz]] and the dragonspawn located there will attack adventurers on sight. |
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| + | According to a book, "[[The Stone of the Tides]]", the [[Gurubashi]] trolls had access to a powerful artifact, which allowed them to gain control over the water based magic. As later told in the book "[[The Fall of Gurubashi]]", Neptulon (referred to there as Neptulos) sent his mighty [[krakken]] to destroy the troll nation. It is unknown whether there is connection between the two stories. |
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| + | It is also unknown how exactly Neptulon came to appear on Azeroth, thousands of years after the battle with the Titans. Perhaps a backstory of this event is similar to that of summoning [[Ragnaros]] to aid with war (seeing as the event occurred when Gurubashi were preparing for some kind of invasion). This would mean that Neptulon is still present somewhere under the waters of the Great Sea. |
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| − | Adult red dragons most often have names ending in "strasz" for males, or "strasza" for females. When taking humanoid form red dragons most often choose [[human]], [[high elf|high elven]], or [[blood elf|blood elven]] forms. |
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| + | == In World of Warcraft == |
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| − | ==History== |
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| + | === Aspect of Neptulon === |
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| − | {{novel-section}} |
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| + | An {{Loot|Common|Aspect of Neptulon}} is provided for the quest {{quest|Poisoned Water|"Poisoned Water - Part 2"}}, given by [[Duke Hydraxis]] in [[Azshara]]. |
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| − | [[File:RedDragon1.jpg|thumb|right|A red dragon in ''Warcraft III''.]] |
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| − | ===Charge of the Dragonflights=== |
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| − | Before the [[Titans]] departed Azeroth, they charged the greatest species of the world with the task of watching over it. In that age, there were many [[dragonflight]]s, yet five flights, one of which was the red, held dominion over their brethren, and were chosen to shepherd the budding world. The greatest members of the [[Pantheon]] imbued a portion of their power upon each of the flights' leaders. |
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| + | === Maws === |
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| − | [[Eonar]], the Titan patron of all life, gave a portion of her power to the red leviathan, Alexstrasza. Ever after, Alexstrasza would be known as the Life-Binder, and she would work to safeguard all living creatures within the world. Due to her supreme wisdom and limitless compassion for all living things, Alexstrasza was crowned the Dragonqueen and given dominion over her kind. <ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/chapter1.html#4 |title="Charge of the Dragonflights" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site, History, Chapter 1}}</ref> |
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| + | If you kill [[Maws]] during the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]] quest-line, a world-wide emote is heard: "{{Text|Emote|The beast returns from whence it came. The wrath of Neptulon has subsided.}}" |
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| + | === Skar'this the Heretic === |
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| − | The time following this came to be known as the Age of Dragons, when the civilization of dragonkind was at its peak.<ref>''[[The Well of Eternity]]'', 193</ref> The red dragons were numerous and co-existed peacefully with the other dragonflights, working together to safeguard their world. But this age would not last forever.<ref name="MG 39">''[[Monster Guide]]'', 39</ref> |
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| + | After completing the [[Serpentshrine Cavern]] attunement quest, if you return to Heroic Slave Pens the dialogue of this NPC is as follows: |
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| + | ''They fear my words. They make an example out of me. A mockery of the one true god, Neptulon. |
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| − | ===War of the Ancients=== |
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| − | At some point prior to the [[War of the Ancients]], Neltharion and his flight, unknown to the others, were irrevocably driven mad,<ref name="MG 39"/> having fallen prey to the whisperings of the [[Old Gods]]. Neltharion planned to betray the other flights and rule the world as he saw fit. When [[Azshara]] and her [[Highborne]] called down the demons to Azeroth, the opportunity presented itself. The reds and other flights sought a way to push back the [[Burning Legion]], and [[Neltharion]] presented the tool to do just that, [[The Demon Soul]], then known as the Dragon Soul. The weapon required all dragons give up and impart within it a portion of their power. After doing so the red dragonflight joined the others in flight over the battle and the Black Aspect unleashed the Dragon Soul's power with devastating effects on the demonic swarm. He then shocked his fellow aspects and turned the device on the elven defenders. The other flights rushed to stop the mad aspect, but were unable to act against the disk Neltharion held. The power they had placed in it put them at its master's mercy. Malygos and his flight managed to break free and attempted to stop the black leviathan and destroy the Demon Soul, but they failed to do so. Neltharion decimated the [[blue dragonflight]], and banished the reds, greens, and bronze from the battle. Following the betrayal, the surviving red, green, and bronze dragons secluded themselves, hoping to recover from the Dragon Soul's powers. Though the legion was ultimately pushed back, the damage to the draconic race had been done.<ref>''[[The Demon Soul]]'', 305</ref> |
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| + | ''<Skar'this spits.> |
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| − | ===After the Sundering=== |
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| − | [[Image:Dragonwc2.gif|thumb|right|A red dragon during the Second War.]] |
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| − | Immediately after the Sundering, to ensure Deathwing would never hold power over dragonkind again, Alexstrasza, Ysera, and Nozdormu placed an enchantment upon the Demon Soul, so that no dragon could wield it, and hid the foul disc deep beneath the earth.<ref>''[[The Sundering]]'', 346-347</ref> The trio later visited the Night Elven survivors to present the devastated race a gift. Alexstrasza produced a single enchanted acorn, taken from the Mother Tree [[G'Hanir]], and placed it within the new [[Well of Eternity]] atop [[Mount Hyjal]]. The acorn, activated by the potent, magical waters, sprung to life as a colossal tree whose mighty roots grew from the well's waters, and its verdant canopy seemed to scrape the roof of the sky. The tree also received blessings from [[Ysera]] and [[Nozdormu]]. It would safeguard the new Well of Eternity from discovery and come to be known as [[Nordrassil]], the World Tree.<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/chapter1.html#9 |title="The World Tree and the Emerald Dream" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site, History, Chapter 1}}</ref> |
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| + | ''Retribution comesss, mortal. The glorious hand of the Tidehunter will one day sweep through the non-believers like a scythe against a new harvest. |
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| − | The drawn out war between the [[black dragonflight]] and the other flights decimated the species, with all flights losing members, and the reds were no exception. The dragonflights hunted the blacks to the brink of extinction.<ref>''[[Warcraft III]]'' manual, 142</ref>, but were greatly weakened by their sacrifice to the Demon Soul. Ultimately the blacks were nearly wiped out,<ref>''[[The Well of Eternity]]'', 245</ref> though the other flights never truly recovered from those dark times and were never again seen in the same numbers as before. The Age of Dragons had passed. |
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+ | === Jack Adams === |
| − | A thousand years before modern times, the red dragons lent their aid to the [[night elf|night elves]] and the [[bronze dragonflight]] during the [[War of the Shifting Sands]]. Led by [[Caelestrasz]], child of Alexstrasza, the reds fought the [[Silithid]] and their [[Qiraji]] masters furiously and ultimately helped push them back to their city where they were sealed away from the world. The dragons suffered few casualties but the progeny of Alexstrasza, Caelestrasz, was until recently believed lost, having charged deep into [[Ahn'Qiraj]] during the final push. After the war a shard of the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]] was entrusted to the red wyrm [[Vaelastrasz]] by [[Anachronos]] the bronze.<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/shiftingsands.html |title="War of the Shifting Sands" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site }}</ref> |
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| + | In the quest [[Quest:Jack Likes His Drink|Jack Like's his Drink]] at [[Scalawag Point]], after getting [[Jack Adams]] drunk he might say "Sweet Neptulon, that was one drink too many." |
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| − | ===The Second War=== |
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| − | [[Image:TODart.jpg|thumb|right|An attack on an Alliance vessel.]] |
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| − | During the [[Second War]], Deathwing finally found a way to conquer his greatest rivals. While he couldn't wield the [[Demon Soul]] himself it could be placed in the hands of one that would further his agenda.<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', 359-360</ref> The [[orc]] [[shaman]] [[Zuluhed]] received visions of a powerful artifact deep within the earth and with [[Orgrim Doomhammer|Doomhammer]]'s permission took his clan to search for their source. Zuluhed took the Demon Soul for the [[Horde]], but while he sensed the disk had the power to raise mountains and evaporate oceans, it was unresponsive to his shamanistic powers. The device was passed down to his lieutenant: the [[warlock]] [[Nekros Skullcrusher]], whose magic the disk eagerly reciprocated.<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', 53</ref> The [[Dragonmaw Clan]] searched for weeks for the dragons, finally spoting a lone wounded red male. They followed the dragon back to the red flight's lair, a high mountain peak, where they came upon the Dragonqueen herself, roosting with three consorts. The Aspect immediately incinerated four orc warriors before Nekros invoked the dark powers of the disk and subdued her. The Demon Soul was used to enslave Alexstrasza and a large portion of her flight.<ref>''[[Tides of Darkness]]'', 137-138</ref> |
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| − | From capture to escape, an eight year span, Alexstrasza was forced to create more dragons to service the Horde in the war, and she cried for the deaths of her children and the deaths they caused.<ref>''[[Warcraft III]]'' manual, 66</ref> Two of her consorts did not survive long, one perishing while trying to escape over the sea and the other dying of injuries inflicted by Deathwing, while her fourth and youngest avoided capture altogether. This left Alexstrasza with only her prime consort, Tyranastrasz, to produce dragons with for the orcs. <ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', 58</ref> She often tried to defy Nekros, but the act of breaking one or more eggs in her presence assured her good behavior. The red dragonflight, once one of the strongest and proudest flights of dragons ever seen, were reduced to being the Horde's war dogs.<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', 57</ref> The Horde quickly learned how to utilize the great leviathans, and they were forced to wreak havoc throughout the lands of the Alliance,<ref name="DotD 4">''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', 4</ref> committing destructive acts such as setting the forests of [[Quel'thalas]] ablaze, <ref>''[[Tides of Darkness]]'', 224-232</ref> and the complete destruction of the [[Lost Fleet|third fleet]] of [[Kul Tiras]].<ref name="DotD 4"/> The Alliance responded with dwarven [[Gryphon rider]]s, the two often meeting in the dogfights over Lordaeron and Khaz Modan. Throughout most of the Second War, and even a few years after its end, the settlements of the Alliance lived in constant fear of coming under attack by red dragons. |
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| + | Neptulon will appear in the [[Throne of the Tides]], where he must be defended from waves of enemies. According to the main quest chain in Vashj'ir, it seems the naga are trying to overthrow Neptulon and take over his kingdom: the water.<ref>[[Quest:Final Judgement]]</ref> |
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| − | The reds who had avoided capture by the orcs were initially bewildered to find their queen had gone missing. The flight scattered to search for her, becoming easy prey for the vicious Deathwing and his black dragonflight. Isolated, leaderless, and confused, the reds fought back as best they could. When the blacks had been sufficiently pushed back the reds resumed their search and found the orcs were responsible for Alexstrasza and the rest of the flight's disappearance and were using her offspring as pawns in the Second War.<ref name="MoM 37"/> Outraged, many of the red dragons wanted to make war against all the lesser races but her youngest consort, [[Korialstrasz]], disguised as the mage Krasus of the [[Kirin Tor]], sought a way to free his mate.<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', 39-42</ref> |
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| + | File:Neptulon Cataclysm.jpg|Neptulon in the Abyssal Maw |
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| + | File:Neptulon-vs-Lady-Naz'jar.jpg|Neptulon against [[Lady Naz'jar]] |
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| + | File:Neptulon-vs-Lady-Naz'jar-and-Ozumat.jpg|Neptulon against [[Lady Naz'jar]] and [[Ozumat]] |
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| + | == Skills and abilities == |
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| − | ===Battle of Grim Batol=== |
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| − | [[Image:Dragon Fight.JPG|thumb|right|Aerial dogfight]] |
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| + | <blockquote>Neptulon prefers to toy with his prey, dragging it under the water only to let it briefly escape. Sometimes he will maroon a hapless victim on some lonely island and torture it with tidal waves and swirling whirlpools. He always attempts to identify those who cannot survive long underwater, dragging them away to deal with other opponents later. He loves to douse flame whenever he can and harbors a particular hatred of fire elementals.<ref name="S&L 102"/></blockquote> |
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| − | After the fall of the Horde ending the Second War, the Dragonmaw Clan retained a firm grip on Grim Batol and Alexstrasza. Her rescue only became possible when Nekros believed the Alliance planned on invading. Nekros had Alexstrasza (and the eggs) moved out of the mountain fortress and began to move towards Dun Algaz where he believed the bulk of the Dragonmaw Clan was stationed preparing for war. Little did he know he had been manipulated by Deathwing, who desired Alexstrasza's eggs out in the open so he could steal them more easily. When Deathwing appeared Nekros sent Tyranastrasz to face him, but the old red did not last long against the dark aspect. Nekros was then shocked when he was assaulted by an army of Mountain Dwarves, and in the ensuing chaos lost the Demon Soul to [[Rhonin]], a mage of [[Dalaran]] sent on a mission to rescue the Dragonqueen by none other than the red dragon [[Korialstrasz]] in his mortal guise. Once free of the device's power, Alexstrasza killed Nekros out of pure hatred and drive for revenge. The Demon Soul was then undone, and the power that was vested in it returned to the other aspects. Alexstrasza, along with [[Malygos]], [[Nozdormu]], and [[Ysera]], proceeded to attack [[Deathwing]] finally punishing him for his treachery and driving him away. Before giving chase Alexstrasza swore an oath of friendship to Rhonin, [[Vereesa]], [[Falstad]], and their respective races.<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', 19-21</ref> |
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| + | Neptulon is most dangerous in the water, and even more so when his foe also touches water. If he or his opponent are land-bound, then he is weakened in his attacks. This spells destruction for most ships that cross his path. He can easily overturn even large craft of up to 600 feet in length, and stop massive vessels of up to 1,100 feet. Even those ocean-going behemoths that stretch to 2,400 feet can be slowed to half speed.<ref name="S&L 102"/> |
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| − | ===Remergence=== |
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| − | With Alexstrasza returned to them, the remaining members of the red dragonflight came out of hiding and reassumed their ancient charge of defending the wild things of the world.<ref name="MoM 37"/> All but a few members of the red dragonflight were freed from the Dragonmaw Clan's control.<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 80</ref> |
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| + | === Drench === |
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| − | Following Deathwing's defeat, red dragonflight guardians were placed outside Grim Batol under the leadership of the Wyrm [[Garshilan]], assisted by the eager young dragon [[Acridistrasz]], the dragonspawn [[flametongue]] captain [[Baleflame]],<ref name="LoC 73">''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 73</ref> and legions of red dragonspawn eager to guard the remnants of the red dragonflight.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 6</ref> Explorer [[Brann Bronzebeard]] managed to speak with Acridistrasz and was told the reds were "guarding a secret that living creatures are not meant to know."<ref name="LoC 73"/> |
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| + | Neptulon's touch can extinguish most flames of non-magical origin, save those of large wildfires. He has the ability to dispel even magical fires, but those are many times more difficult to drench.<ref name="S&L 102"/> |
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| + | Neptulon has the ability to form into a massive swirling storm of freezing water, drawn from the very deepest part of the oceans and chilled by his elemental power. The storm is a 300 foot churning sphere of water that moves as he wills, at his swim speed, even extending out of the water into the air or onto the nearby ground (although at least half the sphere must always be in the water). Within the storm, he threatens all adjacent squares out to a distance of 25 feet from the affected zone and can make an infinite number of attacks of opportunity per round. This ability lasts for up to ten minutes, although he can end it at will. In addition to his normal attacks from that range, Neptulon may also perform any of the following abilities at will:<ref name="S&L 102"/> |
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| − | The red dragonflight was nearly absent from the battle against the second coming of the Legion, also known as the [[Third War]]. The mortal races banded together and overcame [[Archimonde]] at the [[Battle of Mount Hyjal]]. In the aftermath, red dragon guardians were stationed at [[Hyjal Summit]], where they, along with the blues, greens, and bronzes guard the World Tree from another attack by the remnants of the Burning Legion in [[Darkwhisper Gorge]].<ref name="DF 147"/><ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 17</ref> |
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| + | ;Block of Ice |
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| + | :Neptulon has the ability to immobilize 30 foot spherical area of solid water, and anything in it, which then deals frost damage to any victims within. Targets can attempt to escape the area, but only if they have the mental ability to do so. The block of ice rises toward the surface of the water very quickly. Once the occupants of the ice fortress have left the area of the frost storm, the ice will melt, eventually freeing them.<ref name="S&L 102"/> |
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| + | ;Chilling Touch |
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| + | :Within a frost storm, Neptulon can move much more quickly than normal. Furthermore, all creatures within the storm that have no immunity to the biting cold will very likely be slowed. Certain fire spells can cancel the slowness, but they must be maintained until the victim leaves the storm.<ref name="S&L 103">''[[Shadows & Light]]'', pg. 103</ref> |
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| + | ;Crushing Pressure |
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| + | :Within the storm area, Neptulon can increase the water pressure to such levels that all within will be injured, whether friend or foe. Whatever they do, they will still take damage, save for Neptulon. Creatures trapped within a block of ice, ironically, are immune.<ref name="S&L 103"/> |
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| + | ;Ice Crystals |
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| + | :Neptulon can use razor-sharp crystals of ice that can strike individuals at the impressive range of 500 feet from the edge of the storm, even outside the sphere. Ice crystals affect a 30 foot radius when striking.<ref name="S&L 103"/> |
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| + | ;Slam Attack |
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| + | :Any creature within the storm, or within 100 feet of it, can be subject to a water-based slam attack from Neptulon himself.<ref name="S&L 103"/> |
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| + | === Vortex === |
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| − | In addition, red and green dragons were sent to [[Sunwell Grove]] to investigate and guard the remains of the [[Sunwell]].<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 114</ref> Korialstrasz took it upon himself to gather the remaining energy of the well and transform it into a living avatar in the form of [[Anveena Teague]], whose identity was revealed by Korialstrasz after an incident involving the traitorous [[Dar'Khan Drathir]] trying to claim her power as his own.<ref>''[[Ghostlands]]'', Chapter 6</ref> |
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| + | When underwater, Neptulon can transform himself into a vortex once every 10 minutes; he can maintain this form for a very long time. He is 5 feet wide at the base, 50 feet wide at the top, and up to 80 feet tall. He controls his exact height however, which at minimum must be 10 feet tall.<ref name="S&L 103"/> |
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| + | Even the largest of creatures may be caught in the vortex, and they can even take damage. Those who come into contact with the vortex will have difficulty in stopping themselves from being picked up bodily and held suspended in the powerful currents, and even more difficulty in surviving. A creature that can swim is usually allowed to go free from the vortex, but they too, will have difficulty in living through this ordeal.<ref name="S&L 103"/> |
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| − | ===Second Battle of Grim Batol=== |
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| − | Over a decade after Deathwing's defeat at the Battle of Grim Batol, the red dragonkin forces stationed outside the cursed fortress of Grim Batol started falling ill, some even dying. A few went mad and had to be put down by their brothers and sisters. The red flight finally did as many others had done before them and abandoned the dark fortress of Grim Batol,<ref>''[[Night of the Dragon]]'', 10</ref> unaware of the black dragon Sinestra deep within. Korialstrasz sensed something happening deep within the mountain and returned to Grim Batol to find the black consort in the midst of creating the [[twilight dragonflight]]. Ultimately, thanks to Korialstrasz's allies, the sacrifice of the nether dragon [[Zzeraku]], and the anger felt by [[Dargonax]] towards his "mother", [[Sinestra]] and her creation were defeated. The mountain was once again abandoned, unaware to anyone that Deathwing lurked still deeper within.<ref>''[[Night of the Dragon]]'', 319</ref> |
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| + | Neptulon enjoys leaving any creatures within the vortex where he wants, depositing them wherever the vortex happens to be. Typically he does this in fairly harmful surroundings, such as natural vents, in deep water, or near other dangerous creatures.<ref name="S&L 103"/> |
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| − | ==In World of Warcraft== |
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| − | [[File:Reddragonkin.JPG|thumb|Red dragonkin in Grim Batol.]] |
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| − | The red dragonflight once had a strong presence at Alexstrasza's old prison, Grim Batol. Their guardianship of the fortress can be seen, with legions of dragonspawn and the the drake-champion [[Axtroz]] stationed outside. Further down the mountain the remains of the orcish caravan is teaming with newly hatched red whelps. |
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| + | If the vortex's base touches the ocean floor, it creates a swirling cloud of debris. This cloud is centered on Neptulon and has a diameter equal to half the vortex's height. The cloud obscures all vision beyond five feet. Creatures five feet away have some concealment, while those farther away are completely concealed from those within or on the other side of the cloud. Those spellcasters caught in the cloud will have to concentrate hard to cast a spell.<ref name="S&L 103"/> |
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| − | [[Caelestrasz]], thought to have been lost during the War of the Shifting Sands, was recently found to be alive inside Ahn'Qiraj, as a slave of [[C'thun]], along with [[Arygos]] and [[Merithra]]. The dark master of Ahn'Qiraj used the tortured dragons to power his new creations: [[Moam]] and the other [[Obsidian destroyer]]s.<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/raiddungeons/ahnqiraj/moam.html |title="Monsters of Ahn'Qiraj: Moam" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site }}</ref> [[Kandrostrasz]] came to Ahn'Qiraj after sensing his trapped brethren within, but dares not travel into the [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|temple]] from fear of falling under the Old God's control. |
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| + | == Speculation == |
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| − | The red dragon agent, [[Vaelastrasz]], is secretly working against his rival, [[Nefarian]], in [[Blackrock Spire]]. He assists any adventurers willing to fight against the legions of dragonkin and the [[Dark Horde]], in gaining access to his inner-most lair. Upon breaching [[Blackwing Lair]], Vaelastrasz succumbs to Nefarian's will and asks to be put out of his misery, lest he further serve the lord of Blackrock. |
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| + | {{speculation}} |
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| + | Neptulon could be the mysterious force directly responsible for transformations of the [[naga]], the insidious influence behind [[Queen Azshara]], the recent invasions of [[murlocs]], and other underwater events, including the beached sea creatures at [[Darkshore]] and the presence of the Twilight Hammer at [[Blackfathom Deeps]]. It is known that the Old Gods were involved in the naga transformation, and Neptulon may have been a conduit for the change. However, even if this theory has any bit of truth, the naga sooner or later turned on Neptulon, and now an army of Naga and [[Faceless One|Faceless Ones]], presumably acting on behalf of the Old Gods, wage war against Neptulon over the domain of water. |
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| + | It is possible that Neptulon will become an ally for the Horde and Alliance similar to [[Duke Hydraxis]] considering he is greatest enemy of Ragnaros. |
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| − | [[Belnistrasz]] has been captured by the [[Scourge]] inside [[Razorfen Downs]] while investigating their presence there. He asks any adventurers brave enough to free him to assist him in shutting down the [[quilboar]]s' operation there. |
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| + | == Myth == |
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| − | The high elf [[Garek]], mortal servant of the red dragon [[Korialstrasz]], has been spotted in the [[Badlands]], monitoring the black dragonflight, and searching for assistance in slaying the twin black drakes, [[Blacklash]] and [[Hematus]]. |
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| + | *[[wikipedia:Neptune (god)|Neptune]], the Roman god of the waters is probably the source of his name. |
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| + | == References == |
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| − | ===Wrath of the Lich King=== |
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| − | [[File:Reddragonflightkirintor.JPG|thumb|Red dragonflight working with the Kirin Tor in the Borean Tundra.]] |
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| − | The [[Nexus War]] has begun. Malygos has declared war upon mortal spellcasters, citing their reckless usage of magic that would inevitably lead to Azeroth's downfall. Charged with the preservation of life, the red dragonflight has condemned the blue's increasingly militaristic methods and vowed to neutralize Malygos at all costs. To this end, they have formed a council with the Kirin Tor, and have begun actively subverting Malygos's campaign in the [[Borean Tundra]].<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/dungeons/nexus.xml |title="The Nexus" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Wrath Of The Lich King Official Site }}</ref> |
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| + | {{Old Gods}} |
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| − | Many members of the red flight, including Alexstrasza and her prime consort, can be found at [[Wyrmrest Temple]] in the [[Dragonblight]]. They lead the [[Wyrmrest Accord]], an alliance of the remaining four dragonflights defending the temple against the blue flight. Recently the undead Scourge has laid siege to the surrounding five dragonshrines in an effort to raise terrifying new variations of undead dragons. To arrest these invasions, Alexstrasza has begun recruiting heroes to aid [[Ceristrasz]] and [[Vargastrasz]] in the [[Ruby Dragonshrine]]s defense against the [[Lich King]].<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/northrend/dragonblight.xml |title="The Dragonblight" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Wrath Of The Lich King Official Site }}</ref> |
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| − | ===Cataclysm=== |
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| − | After the fall of the Lich King, the red dragonflight's troubles were not yet over. When a clutch of twilight dragonflight eggs was discovered within the [[Obsidian Sanctum]], Korialstrasz asked the Council of Six to send adventurers to destroy them. The deed was done quickly, and without fanfare or acknowledgment. At first all seemed quiet, but then all communication with the guardians in the [[Ruby Sanctum]] ceased. The guards stationed at the portal were slain, and the mystic stones shattered. The implications of the Ruby Sanctum being breached are dire, and little is known of the identity of the attackers, as the black dragonflight's numbers in Northrend seem too limited to have pulled off such an attack. What power would dare to attack the stronghold of the red dragonflight, and how did they get past the guards undetected?<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p3/rubysanctum.xml</ref> |
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| − | The re-emergence of Deathwing has prompted Alexstrasza to take matters into her own hands in the [[Twilight Highlands]]. |
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| − | ==Known members== |
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| − | {| class="darktable sortable" |
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| − | ! Name !! Role !! Type !! Condition |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Alexstrasza.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Alex.gif]] [[Alexstrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Leader of the [[red dragonflight]]. Crowned the Dragonqueen. Blessed by the [[Titans]] as the [[Aspect]] of life, and called the Life-Binder. Leads the [[Wyrmrest Accord]]. |
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| − | | Aspect |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Male.gif]] [[Acridostrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Eager young [[dragon]] stationed at [[Grim Batol]] after Deathwing's escape. Now fighting the twilight dragonflight at [[Vermillion Redoubt]] in the [[Twilight Highlands]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Male.gif]] [[Lord Afrasastrasz|Afrasastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon in charge of the defense of Wyrmrest Temple. Provides transportation to upper and lower levels of the temple. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Male.gif]] [[Aquinastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon who acts as [[flight master]] of the Vermillion Redoubt in the Twilight Highlands. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Female.gif]] [[Aurastrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found at Wyrmrest Temple. Assists adventurers in preventing an attack on the temple by the [[Magnataur]] under [[Grom'thar the Thunderbringer]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Male.gif]] [[Belgaristrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Prisoner of the blue dragonflight guarded by Drakos the Interrogator in the [[Oculus]]. Assists adventurers in defeating the forces located there. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Male.gif]] [[Belnistrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon investigating the [[Scourge]]'s involvement in [[Razorfen Downs]]. Captured by the quilboar in his human guise. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall NightElf Male.gif]] [[Caelestrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Son of Alexstrasza. Fought in the [[War of the Shifting Sands]] and taken prisoner by [[C'thun]]. Rescued from the [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]] and now found at [[Grim Batol]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Celastrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found fighting the twilight dragonflight at Vermillion Redoubt in the Twilight Highlands. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Male.gif]] [[Ceristrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon agent located at the [[Ruby Dragonshrine]]. Directs [[Alliance]] members to assist [[Captain Iskandar]] in the shrine's defense. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Female.gif]] [[Cielstrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Quartermaster for the Wyrmrest Accord. Located on the top floor of Wyrmrest Temple. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Female.gif]] [[Corastrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Sister of Raelorasz. Seasoned drake trainer. Found at the upper rings of the Nexus, observing the blue drakes, and asking adventurers to slay them. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Male.gif]] [[Demestrasz]]''' |
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| − | | [[Innkeeper]] of Wyrmrest Temple. Located on the lower floor. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Garshilan]]''' |
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| − | | [[Wyrm]] in charge of the red dragonflight forces that were stationed at Grim Batol after Deathwing's escape. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="gray">Unknown</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Horakastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Eagle-eyed, but easily distracted, sentinel for the [[dragonflight]]s during the [[War of the Ancients]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="gray">Unknown</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Male.gif]] [[Kandrostrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Agent which came to [[Ahn'Qiraj]] after sensing his trapped brethren within. Found at the entrance to the temple. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Female.gif]] [[Keristrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Wyrmrest Accord agent who successfully leads Saragosa to her death. Taken by Malygos to [[The Nexus (instance)|The Nexus]] to serve as his new consort in retaliation. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Korialstrasz.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Krasus.gif]] [[Korialstrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Current Prime Consort of Alexstrasza. Heavily involved in mortal affairs under the guises Krasus and Borel. Patron of [[Rhonin]]. Currently at Alexstrasza's side. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Female.gif]] [[Koristrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found at Razorfen Downs. Instructs adventurers to kill the Scourge leader, [[Amnennar the Coldbringer]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Female.gif]] [[Lirastrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found outside Grim Batol in high elven guise. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Nostrastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found fighting the twilight dragonflight at Vermillion Redoubt in the Twilight Highlands. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Novrastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found fighting the twilight dragonflight at Vermillion Redoubt in the Twilight Highlands. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Male.gif]] [[Raelorasz]]''' |
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| − | | Member of the Wyrmrest Accord working with the [[Kirin Tor]] hidden within the [[Transitus Shield]] in [[Coldarra]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Goblin Female.gif]] [[Rheastrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Envoy of Alexstrasza in the [[Badlands]]. Purifies a black dragon egg with assistance from adventurers before sacrificing herself to protect it from Deathwing. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Setrastrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found fighting the twilight dragonflight at Vermillion Redoubt in the Twilight Highlands. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Surristrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Wyrmrest Accord member working with the Kirin Tor at [[Amber Ledge]] supplying them with drakes to use against Malygos' [[mage hunter]]s. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall BloodElf Male.gif]] [[Tariolstrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Steward of Wyrmrest Temple. Provides transportation from the ground floor to the middle and upper levels. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Tederastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found fighting the twilight dragonflight at Vermillion Redoubt in the Twilight Highlands. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Torastrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Majordomo to the ruling council at Wyrmrest Temple. Provides transportation from the upper floor to the middle and lower levels. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Tyranastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Former Prime Consort of Alexstrasza. Captured by the [[Dragonmaw Clan]] and later killed by Deathwing. Skull on display in the [[Hall of Explorers]] of [[Ironforge]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Male.gif]] [[Vaelastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Son of Alexstrasza. Agent who fights the black dragonflight in [[Blackrock Spire]], succumbing to Nefarian in [[Blackwing Lair]]. [[Red Scepter Shard]] holder. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall BloodElf Male.gif]] [[Vargastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon agent located at the Ruby [[Dragonshrine]]. Directs Horde members to assist [[Captain Drayzen]] in the shrine's defense. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall BloodElf Female.gif]] [[Velastrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found fighting the twilight dragonflight at Vermillion Redoubt in the Twilight Highlands. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Vordrastrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon found fighting the twilight dragonflight at Vermillion Redoubt in the Twilight Highlands. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Female.gif]] [[Sanctum Guardian Xerestrasza|Xerestrasza]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon agent located at the [[Ruby Sanctum]]. She is one of the very few survivors after the attack by the black dragonflight. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]] [[Zarasz]]''' |
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| − | | Slave of the Dragonmaw Clan during their occupation of Grim Batol. Wings developed malformed and was used to patrol the underground caverns. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="gray">Unknown</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeRed.gif]] [[Axtroz]]''' |
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| − | | [[Drake]]-Champion of the red dragonflight. Guardian of the [[Dragonmaw Gates]] in Grim Batol. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeRed.gif]] [[Narillasanz]]''' |
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| − | | Drake sometimes found wandering the woods just south of [[Chillwind Point]] in the [[Alterac Mountains]]. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeRed.gif]] [[Nethestrasz]]''' |
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| − | | Drake who acts as flight master of Wyrmrest Temple. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnRed.gif]] [[Baleflame]]''' |
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| − | | [[Dragonspawn]] [[flametongue]] guard stationed at Grim Batol. Currently found at Vermillion Redoubt in the Twilight Highlands. |
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| − | | Dragonspawn |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnRed.gif]] [[Lord Raadan|Raadan]]''' |
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| − | | Dragonspawn lord who is strangely in the service of [[Hex Lord Malacrass]] in [[Zul'Aman]]. |
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| − | | Dragonspawn |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | In [[Warcraft II]] the [[Dragon (Warcraft II)|dragon mounts]] used by the Horde were green, the [[Dragon roost|broodmothers]] were grey and they were all simply dragons, as the storyline had not yet been expanded to include the dragonflights and their backstory. It was not until [[Day of the Dragon]] that they were referred to as Red dragons. |
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| − | ==References== |
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| − | {{reflist}} |
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| Neptulon the Tidehunter | |
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| Title | <The Tidehunter> |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Water Elemental |
| Level | 80 Elite |
| Affiliation(s) | Old Gods (previously), Elemental Lords, Himself |
| Occupation | Water Elemental Lord |
| Location | Throne of the Tides, Vashj'ir |
| Status | Bound to the Elemental Plane, possibly active somewhere in the Abyssal Maw or Great Sea |
| Alignment | Chaotic evil[1] |
- Rising out of the water above you is a massive humanoid figure shaped from the very liquid itself. The form shifts and changes, but the underlying shape remains the same — a colossal figure that vaguely resembles a humanoid, with swirling blue-green colors whirling within. Only the eyes, a pair of glowing yellow spots in the amorphous head, remain islands of stability.[1]
Neptulon the Tidehunter reigns supreme in his domain, the deep ocean. Users of boats and other such water-crossing utilities risk his wrath; entering his domain without express permission is paramount to doom. He revels in taking those whom feel invulnerable, especially Therazane's rocky beaches and the flames of Ragnaros, when given the chance. He rules over all water, whether it be the sea, the ocean, river or lake. All water elementals worship him, as do all creatures that use water or the cold for their abilities. It is said that when an intelligent creature drowns, his or her soul will pass through his realm on the way to its end. It is supposed that he keeps those souls which amuse and interest him, but Neptulon only laughs at such suppositions.[1]
Background
Elemental Lord
The Old Gods' armies were led by the powerful Elemental Lords: Ragnaros the Firelord, Therazane the Stonemother, Al'Akir the Windlord, and Neptulon the Tidehunter, who is the strongest of them all. Their chaotic forces raged across the face of the world and clashed with the colossal Titans. Though the elementals were powerful beyond mortal comprehension, their combined forces could not stop the mighty Titans. One by one, the elemental lords fell, and their forces dispersed.
The Pantheon shattered the Old Gods' citadels and chained the four elemental gods far beneath the surface of the world. Without the Old Gods' power to keep their raging spirits bound to the physical world, the elementals were banished to an abyssal plane, where they would contend with one another for all eternity. With the elementals' departure, nature calmed, and the world settled into a peaceful harmony.
Stone of the Tides and Fall of Gurubashi
According to a book, "The Stone of the Tides", the Gurubashi trolls had access to a powerful artifact, which allowed them to gain control over the water based magic. As later told in the book "The Fall of Gurubashi", Neptulon (referred to there as Neptulos) sent his mighty krakken to destroy the troll nation. It is unknown whether there is connection between the two stories.
It is also unknown how exactly Neptulon came to appear on Azeroth, thousands of years after the battle with the Titans. Perhaps a backstory of this event is similar to that of summoning Ragnaros to aid with war (seeing as the event occurred when Gurubashi were preparing for some kind of invasion). This would mean that Neptulon is still present somewhere under the waters of the Great Sea.
In World of Warcraft
Aspect of Neptulon
An [Aspect of Neptulon] is provided for the quest "Poisoned Water - Part 2", given by Duke Hydraxis in Azshara.
Maws
If you kill Maws during the Scepter of the Shifting Sands quest-line, a world-wide emote is heard: "The beast returns from whence it came. The wrath of Neptulon has subsided."
Skar'this the Heretic
After completing the Serpentshrine Cavern attunement quest, if you return to Heroic Slave Pens the dialogue of this NPC is as follows:
They fear my words. They make an example out of me. A mockery of the one true god, Neptulon.
<Skar'this spits.>
Retribution comesss, mortal. The glorious hand of the Tidehunter will one day sweep through the non-believers like a scythe against a new harvest.
Jack Adams
In the quest Jack Like's his Drink at Scalawag Point, after getting Jack Adams drunk he might say "Sweet Neptulon, that was one drink too many."
Cataclysm
Neptulon will appear in the Throne of the Tides, where he must be defended from waves of enemies. According to the main quest chain in Vashj'ir, it seems the naga are trying to overthrow Neptulon and take over his kingdom: the water.[2]
Neptulon in the Abyssal Maw
Neptulon against Lady Naz'jar
Neptulon against Lady Naz'jar and Ozumat
Skills and abilities
Neptulon prefers to toy with his prey, dragging it under the water only to let it briefly escape. Sometimes he will maroon a hapless victim on some lonely island and torture it with tidal waves and swirling whirlpools. He always attempts to identify those who cannot survive long underwater, dragging them away to deal with other opponents later. He loves to douse flame whenever he can and harbors a particular hatred of fire elementals.[1]
Neptulon is most dangerous in the water, and even more so when his foe also touches water. If he or his opponent are land-bound, then he is weakened in his attacks. This spells destruction for most ships that cross his path. He can easily overturn even large craft of up to 600 feet in length, and stop massive vessels of up to 1,100 feet. Even those ocean-going behemoths that stretch to 2,400 feet can be slowed to half speed.[1]
Drench
Neptulon's touch can extinguish most flames of non-magical origin, save those of large wildfires. He has the ability to dispel even magical fires, but those are many times more difficult to drench.[1]
Frost storm
Neptulon has the ability to form into a massive swirling storm of freezing water, drawn from the very deepest part of the oceans and chilled by his elemental power. The storm is a 300 foot churning sphere of water that moves as he wills, at his swim speed, even extending out of the water into the air or onto the nearby ground (although at least half the sphere must always be in the water). Within the storm, he threatens all adjacent squares out to a distance of 25 feet from the affected zone and can make an infinite number of attacks of opportunity per round. This ability lasts for up to ten minutes, although he can end it at will. In addition to his normal attacks from that range, Neptulon may also perform any of the following abilities at will:[1]
- Block of Ice
- Neptulon has the ability to immobilize 30 foot spherical area of solid water, and anything in it, which then deals frost damage to any victims within. Targets can attempt to escape the area, but only if they have the mental ability to do so. The block of ice rises toward the surface of the water very quickly. Once the occupants of the ice fortress have left the area of the frost storm, the ice will melt, eventually freeing them.[1]
- Chilling Touch
- Within a frost storm, Neptulon can move much more quickly than normal. Furthermore, all creatures within the storm that have no immunity to the biting cold will very likely be slowed. Certain fire spells can cancel the slowness, but they must be maintained until the victim leaves the storm.[3]
- Crushing Pressure
- Within the storm area, Neptulon can increase the water pressure to such levels that all within will be injured, whether friend or foe. Whatever they do, they will still take damage, save for Neptulon. Creatures trapped within a block of ice, ironically, are immune.[3]
- Ice Crystals
- Neptulon can use razor-sharp crystals of ice that can strike individuals at the impressive range of 500 feet from the edge of the storm, even outside the sphere. Ice crystals affect a 30 foot radius when striking.[3]
- Slam Attack
- Any creature within the storm, or within 100 feet of it, can be subject to a water-based slam attack from Neptulon himself.[3]
Vortex
When underwater, Neptulon can transform himself into a vortex once every 10 minutes; he can maintain this form for a very long time. He is 5 feet wide at the base, 50 feet wide at the top, and up to 80 feet tall. He controls his exact height however, which at minimum must be 10 feet tall.[3]
Even the largest of creatures may be caught in the vortex, and they can even take damage. Those who come into contact with the vortex will have difficulty in stopping themselves from being picked up bodily and held suspended in the powerful currents, and even more difficulty in surviving. A creature that can swim is usually allowed to go free from the vortex, but they too, will have difficulty in living through this ordeal.[3]
Neptulon enjoys leaving any creatures within the vortex where he wants, depositing them wherever the vortex happens to be. Typically he does this in fairly harmful surroundings, such as natural vents, in deep water, or near other dangerous creatures.[3]
If the vortex's base touches the ocean floor, it creates a swirling cloud of debris. This cloud is centered on Neptulon and has a diameter equal to half the vortex's height. The cloud obscures all vision beyond five feet. Creatures five feet away have some concealment, while those farther away are completely concealed from those within or on the other side of the cloud. Those spellcasters caught in the cloud will have to concentrate hard to cast a spell.[3]
Speculation
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Neptulon could be the mysterious force directly responsible for transformations of the naga, the insidious influence behind Queen Azshara, the recent invasions of murlocs, and other underwater events, including the beached sea creatures at Darkshore and the presence of the Twilight Hammer at Blackfathom Deeps. It is known that the Old Gods were involved in the naga transformation, and Neptulon may have been a conduit for the change. However, even if this theory has any bit of truth, the naga sooner or later turned on Neptulon, and now an army of Naga and Faceless Ones, presumably acting on behalf of the Old Gods, wage war against Neptulon over the domain of water.
It is possible that Neptulon will become an ally for the Horde and Alliance similar to Duke Hydraxis considering he is greatest enemy of Ragnaros.
Myth
- Neptune, the Roman god of the waters is probably the source of his name.