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Pandaria is surrounded by and shot through with clear blue waters, and it is in these bodies of water that the amphibious Jinyu flourish. In a sense, the Jinyu maintain and cultivate natural water sources, even creating smaller streams with elemental magic. But the Jinyu also exercise a dominion over Pandaria’s rivers and lakes that can bring them into conflict with other races. They regularly stop up rivers to create their homes and breeding pools, and the multifaceted dwellings they create aren't simple mud lodges – they are towns and camps that can extend beneath the water.

Jinyu society is caste-based. Jinyu are chosen for their roles (such as warriors or priests) at a young age, and final say in all communal decisions is granted to the elder Jinyu in a tribe. While this rigid structure can seem constricting, the elders' roles are often deserved: they can speak and listen to the waters that flow throughout Pandaria, making them extremely wise and terribly powerful.^[1]

The Jinyu are a race of fish-like humanoids native to Pandaria. They are considered wise creatures even among the Pandaren, as they have the ability to converse with the land. Alliance players who arrive at the Jade Forest will be trying to sway the Jinyu into siding with the Alliance.^[2] The rampaging Hozen have caused much destruction to Jinyu settlements and have been historical enemies.^[3]

Water speakers represent the highest ranking Jinyu.^[3]

Contents 1 Notable 2 Trivia 3 Patch changes 4 References 5 External links

Notable Edit

Trivia Edit

• Jinyu(金鱼) literally means "Goldfish" in Mandarin Chinese, though Jinyu looks more of a Japanese Koi.
• The Jinyu in-game use the animations from the male night elf models.

Patch changes Edit

• β Patch 5.0.1 (Beta): Added. 
  

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