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− | | image = Akama Drawgoon.jpg |
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− | | name = Akama |
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− | | gender = Male |
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− | | races = [[Broken]]<ref>World of Warcraft</ref>/[[Lost One]]<ref>Warcraft III</ref> |
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− | | creature = Humanoid |
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− | | level = 70 Elite (73 Elite in Black Temple) |
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− | | character = [[Draenei Elder Sage|Elder sage]], [[Shaman]], formerly [[Priest]] |
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− | | affiliation = [[Illidan's forces]]<br />[[Ashtongue Deathsworn]]<br />[[Sha'tar]] (secretly) |
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− | | occupation = Leader of the Ashtongue tribe and Ashtongue Deathsworn, Jailor of [[Maiev Shadowsong]] |
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− | | location = [[Warden's Cage]], [[Shadowmoon Valley]] or [[Black Temple]], [[Shadowmoon Valley]] |
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− | | status = Alive |
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+ | Most [[races]] possess some sort of cultural faith that reflects their values, fears, and hopes. Races sometimes personify their faiths in the form of a god, but members of the race understand that their “god” is really just a symbol of their philosophical beliefs, not an actual being. Some, however, see actual beings as gods or demigods that do exist (either as a God, gods, or [[demigod]]s is debatable among the races themselves), such as those who view [[Cenarius]] as a demigod. Others, such as the [[titan]]s, are seen as beings that actually exist, not symbolism for philosophic beliefs. Others, such as Firelord [[Ragnaros]], are seen by some to have achieved a god-like status. Most racial faiths include the concept of an afterlife, along with cultural mores and taboos to indicate the correct path to the afterlife. Spiritual leaders who guide their race along the proper philosophical path tend to be shaman or druids. Few races revere an actual deity to whom they can dedicate their lives as priests.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=88}}</ref> In the quest {{quest|The Formation of Felbane|The Formation of Felbane}}, the quest giver, [[Loramus Thalipedes]], mentions the concept of a singular god as a blessing; "May your determination and faith, carry you through this ordeal. Should you fail, know that your God smiles down upon you, mortal." Strangly enough, in the first two Warcraft games (including expansions), humans referred to a singular [[God]] behind the [[Holy Light]]. |
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− | '''Akama''' is a level 70 Elite [[Broken draenei]] located at [[Warden's Cage]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. He is the leader of both the [[Ashtongue tribe]] and the elite of said tribe called [[Ashtongue Deathsworn]], a faction of Broken draenei ''supposedly'' in the service of {{npc||Illidan Stormrage}}. He was an [[Draenei Elder Sage|elder sage]] of a group of [[Broken draenei]] that resided in the wilderness of [[Outland]]. Offered a chance at revenge against the [[orc]]s who decimated his people by the [[night elf]]/[[demon]] hybrid Illidan Stormrage, Akama allied himself with Illidan the Betrayer and aided in the overthrow of {{npc||Magtheridon}}, only to later find that Illidan was no better than the [[pit lord]]. To all outward appearances, Akama remains a loyal servant of Illidan and leads his Ashtongue Deathsworn in his service — but away from his prying eyes, Akama sought to end Illidan's reign. |
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+ | ==Faiths== |
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− | Allying with {{npc||Maiev Shadowsong}}, whom he had been charged with keeping imprisoned, Akama rallied a group of adventurers to enter the [[Black Temple]], leading up to the final battle with Illidan himself — the battle that ended the Betrayer's life. With Illidan gone, Akama hopes that the [[Light|Holy Light]] will fill the dismal halls of the Temple once more... |
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+ | The following are the currently known '''religions''' in the [[Warcraft Universe]]: |
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+ | ==The Light and the Shadow== |
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− | ==Biography== |
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+ | ===The [[Light]]=== |
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− | [[Image:BTNDranaiAkama.png|left]] |
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+ | * Members: [[Human]]s, [[Dwarf|Ironforge dwarves]], [[Forsaken]], [[Wildhammer|Wildhammer dwarves]], [[High elf|high elves]], [[naaru]], [[draenei]], [[Half-elf|half-elves]], [[Blood elf|blood elves]], [[Worgen (playable)|worgen]] |
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+ | * Organizations: The [[Church of the Holy Light]], The [[Silver Hand]], The [[Argent Dawn]], The [[Argent Crusade]], The [[Scarlet Crusade]], The [[Brotherhood of the Light]], The [[Sha'tar]], The [[Aldor]], The [[Scryers]], The [[Hand of Argus]], The [[Blood Knight]]s |
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+ | ===The [[Shadow]]=== |
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− | Akama is a kind but hardened [[Broken draenei]] who was once the guardian of the [[Black Temple|Temple of Karabor]]. When the orcs enslaved by the [[Burning Legion]] descended upon the Temple, Akama took charge of evacuating as many civilians as possible and then went into hiding with the remnants of the [[draenei]]. In the short story [[Unbroken (story)|''Unbroken'']], he fled from the Temple to [[Shattrath City]] before going into [[Zangarmarsh|hiding]], where he was the most exposed of the refugees to the [[fel]] energies that caused some draenei to mutate. After the cataclysm and the shattering of [[Draenor]], Akama, now an [[Draenei Elder Sage|elder sage]] of the Broken draenei survivors, was forced into the open where he fought a losing battle against the pit lord Magtheridon and his army of demons and [[fel orc]]s. |
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+ | * Members: Many [[Undead]] and Shadow Priests |
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+ | * Organizations:The [[Cult of the Forgotten Shadow]] |
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+ | ==Arcane and Fel== |
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− | Akama found himself aided by {{NPC||Kael'thas Sunstrider}} and {{NPC||Lady Vashj}}, a [[blood elf]] and [[naga]] who had come from [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] to escape the clutches of [[human]] captors. Hoping to gain allies in the fight against Magtheridon, Kael'thas and Vashj destroyed the base of the fel orc who had been raiding Akama's makeshift outpost. Akama pledged his loyalty to [[Illidan]] and aided them by attacking a larger [[orc]]ish base, keeping the enemy occupied and away from Kael'thas and Illidan as the two closed the [[dimensional gateway]]s — which were supplying constant reinforcements to Magtheridon. After that battle, the time had come to lay [[Lord of Outland|siege]] to Magtheridon's [[Black Citadel (WC3)|Black Citadel]] itself. |
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+ | Religions or ideologies that study arcane magic and it's corrupted version the Fel magic |
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+ | ===[[Mage (lore)|Arcane]]=== |
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+ | * Members: [[Human]]s, [[High elf|high elves]], [[naga]], [[gnome]]s, [[Blood elf|blood elves]], [[draenei]], [[undead]], [[troll]]s, [[dwarf|dwarves]], [[night elf]], [[worgen]], [[goblin|goblins]], [[orc|orcs]] |
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+ | * Organizations: The [[Kirin Tor]], The [[Echo of Life]] |
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+ | ===[[Fel]] and [[Demonology]]=== |
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− | Akama pledged allegiance to Illidan, craving vengeance on the orcs and demons who had corrupted and slaughtered his race, however, since this moment he begun planning his [[#Akama in World of Warcraft|inevitable conflict]] with Illidan.<ref>http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/wowminis/en/news/default.aspx?aid=4713</ref> Using his [[stealth]] abilities, Akama and a band of his followers snuck into Black Temple and destroyed the magical energy generators which sustained the defenses of the citadel, and then aided Illidan, Kael, and Vashj in the final attack against Magtheridon himself. |
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+ | * Members: [[Warlock]]s, Demonic Sapient Races, and those corrupted by Fel |
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+ | * Organizations: The [[Burning Legion]], The [[Illidari]], The [[Shadow Council]] |
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+ | ==Nature Worship== |
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− | When [[Kil'jaeden]] appeared and ordered Illidan to destroy the [[Frozen Throne]], Illidan, Kael, and Vashj went as ordered, while Akama remained in [[Outland]] to guard their holdings. |
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+ | Religions that worship nature and feel the need to take care of it. |
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+ | ===[[Shaman lore|Shamanism]]=== |
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+ | * Members: [[Orc]]s, [[troll]]s, [[tauren]], [[draenei]], [[furbolg]]s, [[Wildhammer|Wildhammer dwarves]], [[tuskarr]], [[quilboar]], [[Goblin (playable)|goblins]], and [[ogre]]s |
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+ | * Organizations: The [[Earthen Ring]], The [[Mag'har]], The [[Kurenai]] |
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+ | ===[[Druid (lore)|Druidism]]=== |
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− | ==Akama in World of Warcraft== |
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+ | * Members: [[Night elves]], [[tauren]], [[half-elves]], [[Wildhammer|Wildhammer dwarves]], [[furbolg]]s (debated),[[Worgen (playable)|worgen]], [[high elves]] (somewhat), [[Troll|trolls]] |
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+ | * Organizations: The [[Cenarion Circle]], The [[Cenarion Expedition]] |
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− | [[Image:Akama's Promise.jpg|thumb|"Take this as my promise to you that when the time comes and you face Illidan, I will be on your side."]] |
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+ | ===[[Geomancy]]=== |
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− | Akama can be found in front of Maiev Shadowsong's cell in [[Warden's Cage]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. In order to reach him, you must enter into the underground portion of Warden's Cage and look to your right at what appears to be just a pool of water. Swim into and under the pool and you will reach Maiev's cell where Akama is standing guard. |
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+ | * Members: [[Pandaren]], [[trogg]]s, [[quilboar]], [[kobold]]s |
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+ | ==Major Deities and Religions== |
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− | After an introductory quest chain, in which players have to prove that they are not allied with Illidan, they are sent to speak with Akama. He explains that it is best for his people to continue to appear to serve Illidan until certain omens are fulfilled. He then gives a quest to speak with {{NPC||Sage Udalo}} who is being held prisoner in [[Arcatraz]], a satellite of [[Tempest Keep]]. Udalo is dead, but has left a clue behind for the next quest. |
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+ | The Major deities and religions worshipped by the races. |
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+ | ===[[Elune]]/[[Mu'sha]]=== |
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+ | The Worship of the Moon [[White Lady]] as a divine entity. |
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+ | * Members: [[Night elves]], [[wildkin]], [[Tauren]] |
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+ | * Organizations: The [[Sisters of Elune]], The [[Sentinel]]s |
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+ | ===[[Old Gods]]=== |
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− | On returning from Arcatraz, Akama gives a quest to retrieve the {{loot|common|Heart of Fury}}, one of the shards of the [[Ata'mal Crystal]], from [[Ata'mal Terrace]] in Shadowmoon Valley. When this is completed, Akama sends the party to meet a [[naaru]], {{NPC||A'dal}}, in [[Shattrath City]]. |
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+ | The worship of the Old god, mysterious, godlike and great malefic horrors |
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+ | * Members: [[Naga]], Fire and Air [[elemental]]s , [[qiraji]], [[nerubian]]s, [[Black Dragonflight]], [[Twilight Dragonflight]] |
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+ | * Organizations: The [[Twilight's Hammer cult|Twilight's Hammer]] |
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+ | ===[[Loa]]s and [[Voodoo]]=== |
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− | {{NPC||Shade of Akama}}, the portion of Akama's soul tied to Illidan's will, is a boss in [[Black Temple]]. During the final confrontation with Illidan, Akama himself will assist you in battle, although he cannot be killed. Akama leaves the battle during the first phase and is not seen again for the remainder of the battle; however, Maiev Shadowsong arrives for the final phase and remains until Illidan's death. Akama had freed Maiev from her prison cell and led her into the Temple with the aid of players seeking to obtain the {{loot|epic|Medallion of Karabor}} that allows entry into the Temple. After Illidan is defeated, Akama swears to fill the halls of the Black Temple with Light once again.<ref>[[Illidan Stormrage (tactics)#Quotes|Akama says]]: "The Light will fill these dismal halls once again. I swear it."</ref> |
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+ | * Members: [[Troll]]s |
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+ | ===[[Dragon|Dragon worship]]=== |
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− | [[Image:Akama TCG.jpg|thumb|Akama in the Trading Card Game.]] |
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+ | The worship of Dragons, reptilian creatures, usually winged, with magical or unusual abilities |
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− | He gives the following quests: |
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+ | * Members: [[Human]]s, [[orc]]s, [[draenei]], [[Night elf|night elves]], [[dragonspawn]] |
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− | * {{questlong|neutral|70|Seer Udalo}} (Dungeon) |
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+ | * Organizations: The [[Wyrmcult]], The [[Sect of the Dragons]] |
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− | * {{questlong|neutral|70|The Ata'mal Terrace}} (Group) |
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− | * {{questlong|neutral|70|Akama's Promise}} |
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− | * {{questlong|neutral|70|Ruse of the Ashtongue}} (Raid) |
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− | * {{questlong|neutral|70|An Artifact From the Past}} (Raid) |
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− | * {{questlong|neutral|70|The Hostage Soul}} |
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+ | ===[[Mystery of the Makers]] (The [[titans]])=== |
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− | See [[List of Shadowmoon Valley NPCs]]. |
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+ | The Study of the Titans, metallic giants that travel across the cosmos bringing order to worlds. |
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+ | * Members: [[Dwarf|Ironforge dwarves]] |
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+ | * Organizations: The [[Explorers' League]] |
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+ | ==Minor Deities== |
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− | ===Akama "Plays Along"=== |
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+ | === [[Arkkoroc]] === |
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− | [[Image:Wowbc akama.jpg|thumb|Akama in ''World of Warcraft''.]] |
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+ | * Members: [[Sea giant]]s, [[murloc]]s, [[makrura]] |
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+ | * The [[Arkkoran]] |
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+ | === [[Nath]]=== |
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− | After completing the quest entitled {{quest|Akama}}, a small scripted event between Akama and the [[dreadlord]] {{NPC||Vagath}} — one of Illidan's demon lieutenants — occurs. Vagath arrives with two demonic minions and yells out: |
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+ | *[[Nath]] is the ogre war god revered by both ogres and half-ogres. The term mok'nathal means the "sons of nath". |
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+ | * Members: [[Ogre]]s and Half-Ogres |
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+ | ===[[Tuskarr]] Deities=== |
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− | * Vagath: ''Mortals, here? What is the meaning of this, pathetic [[Broken]]!'' |
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+ | Assortment of deities that might be [[Loas]] and/or Ancient Guardians |
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− | * Akama whispers to the player: ''Have no fear, <race>. Just play along.'' |
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+ | *[[Tayutka]] |
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− | Akama "kills" the player and reassures Vagath. |
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+ | *[[Karkut]] |
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− | * Akama: ''A mere nuisance, I assure you! Tell [[Illidan|the Master]] [[Maiev Shadowsong|his prisoner]] will not escape while Akama and his [[Ashtongue Deathsworn|Deathsworn]] watch over her. |
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+ | Is a spirit to watch over the dead, according to what Tuskarr claim he might be the Lich King. |
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− | * Vagath: ''You'd do well not to toy with me, Akama. Illidan has given me strict orders to keep watch on [[Maiev|the Warden]]. If I find out you are hiding anything from me, I will crush you with my bare hands!'' |
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+ | *[[Issliruk]] |
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− | Vagath leaves and Akama "resurrects" the player. |
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+ | A spirit of war depicted as a silver eagle. |
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− | * Akama: ''Forgive my harsh methods, but the Betrayer cannot learn of the truth. My secret must be kept at all costs!'' |
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+ | *[[Oacha'noa]] |
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− | In a cell behind Akama, Maiev Shadowsong speaks up. |
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+ | A sea goddess that the Tuskarr contact to know their destiny |
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− | * Maiev: ''If we truly desire the same thing, Akama, then release me! If Illidan is to die, it shall be by my hand!'' |
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+ | * Members: [[Tuskarr]] |
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− | * Akama: ''In due time, Maiev. I've spent years planning to make my move - I can't afford to put my plans in peril by tipping my hand too soon.'' |
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− | * Maiev: ''Curse you, Akama! I am not a pawn in your game...my will is my own. When I unleash my wrath upon Illidan it will have nothing to do with your foolish scheme!'' |
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+ | ===Arakkoan Deities=== |
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− | ==Warcraft III phrases== |
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+ | *[[Terokk]]/[[Rukhmar]] |
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− | *"I am Akama, Elder Sage of the [[draenei]]. Lord Illidan promised to rid us of our ancient enemies in exchange for our loyalty. These cursed [[orc]]s serve Magtheridon--a terrible lord whose [[Black Temple|Black Citadel]] lies to the west. Under his command, the orcs hunted us to the brink of extinction. But now, with Lord Illidan behind us, we will fight back and retake our ancestral lands."([[Draenei Village]]) |
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+ | Terokk was the greatest hero of the [[arakkoa]], closely associated with their god Rukhmar. He left his people when worship of Rukhmar began to wane, leading to speculation that he was Rukhmar in mortal form. It is unknown if they are the same being, or are separate beings that were combined in stories as the legends of Terokk were retold throughout the years. |
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+ | * Members: [[Arakkoa]] |
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− | *"We draenei have fought the orcs and their [[Burning Legion|demon masters]] for generations. Now, at last, we will end their curse forever. We are yours to command, Lord Illidan." ([[Lord of Outland]]) |
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+ | *[[Anzu]] |
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+ | Anzu is a god of the [[Grishnath]] [[arakkoa]]. The [[Oracles of the Raven]] prophesied that the [[Raven God]] would soon rise again. |
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− | * "I'm too old for this..." |
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+ | * Members: [[Grishnath]] [[arakkoa]] |
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− | * "At my age, you see death everywhere. DEATH!" |
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− | * "To battle! Hold my teeth." |
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+ | ===Murloc Deities=== |
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+ | *[[Deep Mother]] |
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− | [[Image:Akama-uncorrupted.jpg|thumb||Akama before he mutated into a Broken draenei.]] |
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+ | *The [[One in the Deeps]] |
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+ | *[[Zar'jira|Sea Witch]] a mysterious goddess, a powerful naga spellcaster.<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=141}}</ref> |
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+ | ===[[Murmur]]=== |
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− | Akama is the narrator of the trailer for the [[Patch 2.1.0|Black Temple patch]]; this trailer shows his history from a guardian to his current state, and reveals his appearance prior to his mutation. At several points, it reveals events of lore: the orcs' attack on the Temple of Karabor and the draenei journey into hiding in [[Zangarmarsh]]; {{NPC||Gul'dan}}'s raising of the [[Hand of Gul'dan|volcano that bears his name]]; {{NPC||Ner'zhul}} opening his portals, leading to the creation of Outland; the arrival of Magtheridon and, later, of Illidan Stormrage; Akama, Kael'thas Sunstrider, and Lady Vashj aiding Illidan in sealing Magtheridon's portals before the final battle; and finally, Illidan claiming Black Temple. |
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+ | Murmur is a being from a dimension of the cosmos unfathomable to mortal minds. Its very entrance into existence shattered all reality around it. Murmur is a god that, when summoned by a mortal possessed of arcane and dark knowledge, eventually destroyed the world of the summoner. The Shadow Council is now trying to bring forth this entity into Outland. |
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+ | ===Cult of the Damned=== |
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− | His speech is transcribed below: |
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− | ''I remember the [[Black Temple|Temple]] as it used to be: a place of worship.''<br /> |
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+ | * [[Shamanism and nature worship]] |
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− | ''I prayed within its chambers and meditated among its gardens. I was happy then; at peace.''<br /> |
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− | ''I remember, too, the day the orcs came.''<br /> |
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− | ''That day marked by cries of war and torrents of blood where terrified women and children huddled in darkened corners.''<br /> |
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− | ''I led many to safety, but many more paid the ultimate price.''<br /> |
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− | ''That day my beloved sanctuary became the Black Temple.''<br /> |
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− | ''There the [[Shadow Council|orc warlocks]] practiced their twisted magic that corrupted the land and nearly destroyed us all.''<br /> |
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− | ''Even after the Horde's reckless sorcery tore the planet apart, my people were unable to find a lasting sanctuary.''<br /> |
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− | [[Image:Akama portrait.jpg|thumb|Akama in Warcraft III.]] |
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− | ''I remember the [[Burning Legion|armies of demons]] that swept down on us like a plague.''<br /> |
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− | ''During these dark times, the one called [[Magtheridon]] made the Temple his home.''<br /> |
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− | ''Then came Illidan...''<br /> |
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− | ''The one they called the Betrayer; the enemy of my enemy.''<br /> |
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− | ''We helped him seal the portals of Outland and cut off the Legion's reinforcements.''<br /> |
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− | ''We fought with renewed strength, and together we reclaimed our sacred ground.''<br /> |
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− | ''I think part of me knew even then, that the Black Temple had only traded one evil master for another.''<br /> |
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− | ''I prefer to remember the Temple as it used to be; not the abomination it has become.''<br /> |
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− | ''My soul bears the burden of my misjudgment, but I have been patient; I have been waiting.''<br /> |
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− | ''And when the time is right, the Betrayer will become... the betrayed.''<br /> |
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− | [[Image:Akama.jpg|thumb|Akama in [[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]].]] |
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− | *His name is possibly a pun, as the draenei in Warcraft III fought with sickle-like weapons that may be called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kama_%28weapon%29 ''kamas''], so he used ''a kama''. In Warcraft III, he uses both the sickle-like weapon and another blade, and in World of Warcraft he uses two of the sickle-like weapons, making this likely. He still uses this type of weapon in World of Warcraft, and the same type of weapon can be seen on draenei banners. |
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− | *Some fans speculate that the draenei child featured in the Black Temple trailer is Akama's daughter, and that the child's mother, who was killed by an orc, was his wife. |
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− | *Akama used the original draenei model, now the [[Lost One]] model, in his Warcraft III appearance. It seems that his appearance has been [[retcon]]ned as opposed to multiple mutations. However his current model is a hybrid between Lost One and Broken features, he retains the mouth of a Lost One. Furthermore, like the untainted [[draenei]], his feet are still cloven. |
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− | *When one sees Akama in World of Warcraft, it is clear he does not quite look like his fellow Broken draenei nor the Lost One draenei. Instead, he looks half way between a Broken draenei and Lost One as seen by his strange face and the basket he carries on his back which many Lost Ones also use. In the story "[[Unbroken (story)|Unbroken]]", Akama was said to have taken in a larger amount of the fel energy that caused the draenei to mutate into the Broken draenei, which may explain his appearance. |
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− | *Akama can be spotted with his Warcraft III appearance in the backround of the art piece [http://www.wowwiki.com/File:Illidari_Leaders.jpg "Foes of Outland"] by [[Wei Wang]]. |
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− | *His quote "At my age, you see death everywhere. DEATH!", is a reference to the Simpsons. |
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− | *As of Cataclysm Akama and Maiev will appear on the loading screen for Outland. |
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− | *Akama is the last surviving lieutenant of [[Illidan's Forces]], although he is no longer a member of it. |
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− | File:Cataclysm Outland loading screen.jpg|Akama and [[Maiev Shadowsong]] [[Cataclysm]]. |
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− | </gallery> |
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Revision as of 11:53, 17 January 2011
Most races possess some sort of cultural faith that reflects their values, fears, and hopes. Races sometimes personify their faiths in the form of a god, but members of the race understand that their “god” is really just a symbol of their philosophical beliefs, not an actual being. Some, however, see actual beings as gods or demigods that do exist (either as a God, gods, or demigods is debatable among the races themselves), such as those who view Cenarius as a demigod. Others, such as the titans, are seen as beings that actually exist, not symbolism for philosophic beliefs. Others, such as Firelord Ragnaros, are seen by some to have achieved a god-like status. Most racial faiths include the concept of an afterlife, along with cultural mores and taboos to indicate the correct path to the afterlife. Spiritual leaders who guide their race along the proper philosophical path tend to be shaman or druids. Few races revere an actual deity to whom they can dedicate their lives as priests.[1] In the quest The Formation of Felbane, the quest giver, Loramus Thalipedes, mentions the concept of a singular god as a blessing; "May your determination and faith, carry you through this ordeal. Should you fail, know that your God smiles down upon you, mortal." Strangly enough, in the first two Warcraft games (including expansions), humans referred to a singular God behind the [Holy Light].
Faiths
The following are the currently known religions in the Warcraft Universe:
The Light and the Shadow
The Light
- Members: Humans, Ironforge dwarves, Forsaken, Wildhammer dwarves, high elves, naaru, draenei, half-elves, blood elves, worgen
- Organizations: The Church of the Holy Light, The Silver Hand, The Argent Dawn, The Argent Crusade, The Scarlet Crusade, The Brotherhood of the Light, The Sha'tar, The Aldor, The Scryers, The Hand of Argus, The Blood Knights
The Shadow
- Members: Many Undead and Shadow Priests
- Organizations:The Cult of the Forgotten Shadow
Arcane and Fel
Religions or ideologies that study arcane magic and it's corrupted version the Fel magic
Arcane
- Members: Humans, high elves, naga, gnomes, blood elves, draenei, undead, trolls, dwarves, night elf, worgen, goblins, orcs
- Organizations: The Kirin Tor, The Echo of Life
Fel and Demonology
- Members: Warlocks, Demonic Sapient Races, and those corrupted by Fel
- Organizations: The Burning Legion, The Illidari, The Shadow Council
Nature Worship
Religions that worship nature and feel the need to take care of it.
Shamanism
- Members: Orcs, trolls, tauren, draenei, furbolgs, Wildhammer dwarves, tuskarr, quilboar, goblins, and ogres
- Organizations: The Earthen Ring, The Mag'har, The Kurenai
Druidism
- Members: Night elves, tauren, half-elves, Wildhammer dwarves, furbolgs (debated),worgen, high elves (somewhat), trolls
- Organizations: The Cenarion Circle, The Cenarion Expedition
[Geomancy]
Major Deities and Religions
The Major deities and religions worshipped by the races.
Elune/Mu'sha
The Worship of the Moon White Lady as a divine entity.
- Members: Night elves, wildkin, Tauren
- Organizations: The Sisters of Elune, The Sentinels
Old Gods
The worship of the Old god, mysterious, godlike and great malefic horrors
- Members: Naga, Fire and Air elementals , qiraji, nerubians, Black Dragonflight, Twilight Dragonflight
- Organizations: The Twilight's Hammer
Loas and Voodoo
- Members: Trolls
Dragon worship
The worship of Dragons, reptilian creatures, usually winged, with magical or unusual abilities
- Members: Humans, orcs, draenei, night elves, dragonspawn
- Organizations: The Wyrmcult, The Sect of the Dragons
Mystery of the Makers (The titans)
The Study of the Titans, metallic giants that travel across the cosmos bringing order to worlds.
- Members: Ironforge dwarves
- Organizations: The Explorers' League
Minor Deities
Arkkoroc
- Members: Sea giants, murlocs, makrura
- The Arkkoran
Nath
- Nath is the ogre war god revered by both ogres and half-ogres. The term mok'nathal means the "sons of nath".
- Members: Ogres and Half-Ogres
Tuskarr Deities
Assortment of deities that might be Loas and/or Ancient Guardians
Is a spirit to watch over the dead, according to what Tuskarr claim he might be the Lich King.
A spirit of war depicted as a silver eagle.
A sea goddess that the Tuskarr contact to know their destiny
- Members: Tuskarr
Arakkoan Deities
Terokk was the greatest hero of the arakkoa, closely associated with their god Rukhmar. He left his people when worship of Rukhmar began to wane, leading to speculation that he was Rukhmar in mortal form. It is unknown if they are the same being, or are separate beings that were combined in stories as the legends of Terokk were retold throughout the years.
- Members: Arakkoa
Anzu is a god of the Grishnath arakkoa. The Oracles of the Raven prophesied that the Raven God would soon rise again.
Murloc Deities
- Deep Mother
- The One in the Deeps
- Sea Witch a mysterious goddess, a powerful naga spellcaster.[2]
Murmur
Murmur is a being from a dimension of the cosmos unfathomable to mortal minds. Its very entrance into existence shattered all reality around it. Murmur is a god that, when summoned by a mortal possessed of arcane and dark knowledge, eventually destroyed the world of the summoner. The Shadow Council is now trying to bring forth this entity into Outland.
Cult of the Damned
See also
- Shamanism and nature worship
- Religions category for a list of other categories or articles on religions.
References
- ^ Johnson, Luke. Dark Factions, 88. ISBN 9781588464460.
- ^ Bennie, Scott; Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch. Horde Player's Guide, 141. ISBN 9781588467720.
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