Jarod Shadowsong
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 Jarod Shadowsong
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| Gender | Male
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| Character class | Warrior (presumed) |
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| Occupation | Night elf commander |
| Location | Unknown
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| Relative(s) | Maiev Shadowsong (older sister), Shandris Feathermoon (lover) (presumed) |
Jarod Shadowsong is the younger brother of Maiev Shadowsong, and was commander of the Kaldorei Resistance during the War of the Ancients.
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History
Jarod was a minor captain in the city guard of Suramar and was unofficially promoted when he returned accompanied by Malfurion Stormrage, Tyrande Whisperwind, Krasus, Rhonin, and Broxigar. Jarod was put in charge of guarding these important personages and became a valuable supporter of Lord Ravencrest. After the death of many of the nobles he was promoted to commander.Sund 118
Commanding the resistance
When Desdel Stareye took command after Ravencrest's death, Jarod was named liaison to the tauren and earthen, largely because Stareye thought Jarod was used to sacrifice. When Stareye was killed (much to the relief of Krasus and Rhonin) — and soon after Lord Del'theon was killed — Jarod unconsciously assumed field command of the troops. As a result, the tide of the battle was turned from the death of the resistance into a small victory within hours. Rhonin, the earthen and the tauren insisted that Jarod assume complete command of the allied forces, to which he reluctantly agreed. Most of the nobles and Moon Guard agreed he should lead them. Jarod's unorthodox tactics were extremely effective in holding the line against the Burning Legion (about 25 miles out to sea from Kalimdor's current coast) with minimal loss of life until the arrival of Archimonde to the battlefield. These battles even liberated the night elves from Stareye's mistakes and improved relations with other races.
Towards the end of the conflict, Jarod entered single combat with Archimonde himself. He knew that he would not be able to defeat the demon lord, but he fought anyway... until the portal in the Well of Eternity collapsed, and all of the Burning Legion — including Archimonde — were banished from the world of Azeroth.
After the War of the Ancients
Following the conclusion of the War, Jarod was named one of the major leaders of the night elf civilization (the others being Tyrande Whisperwind, Malfurion Stormrage and Dath'Remar Sunstrider).
Jarod was known to have at least partly returned the affection of Shandris Feathermoon despite how when he first met her during the War of the Ancients, he described their age gap as being "A gulf the size of the Well of Eternity" although the difference was only a few years.
One day he simply vanished, along with a few personal possessions. He did not say where he was going, and he did not bid anyone farewell. Since that time, there have been no sightings of him.[1]
Removed from game?
Similar to Garona and Maim Blackhand, Jarod had his own NPC that is still located in game as creature 15627: Jarod Shadowsong. His model is the exact same as Orenthil Whisperwind just with a different id. Whether this was a place holder or Orenthil took Jarod's place is unknown.
Memorable quotes
Jarod: "I just feel like I look like a buffoon!"
Rhonin: "You won't get much argument from me."
"I'm no hero, Master Malfurion. You and the others slay demons with barely the wave of a hand. I just try to preserve your heads so that you can continue to do it."
"I still have a home... Suramar is still my home."
"I won't stand behind while those who followed me face the enemy in my name!"
| Preceded by: Desdel Stareye | Position: Leader of the Kaldorei Resistance | Succeeded by: End of the War |
| Preceded by: Desdel Stareye (unofficial) | Position: Ruler of the Kaldorei (unofficial) | Succeeded by: Tyrande Whisperwind (official) |
