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| + | | name = Grand Magister Rommath |
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| + | | image = Grand Magister Rommath.jpg |
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| − | {{War |
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| + | | gender = Male |
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| − | | prev=[[Gilneas civil war]], [[War against the Nightmare]] |
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| + | | race = Blood elf |
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| − | | conc=[[Elemental War]] ([[Elemental Unrest]]) |
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| + | |creature=Humanoid |
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| + | | level = ?? (Boss) |
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| − | | name=Alliance–Horde War |
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| + | | health = 17,178,000 |
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| − | | image=Southern Barrens Cataclysm.jpg |
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| + | | mana = 189,000 |
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| − | | side1=*[[Alliance]] |
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| + | | aggro = {{aggro|-1|1}} |
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| − | **[[Kingdom of Stormwind]] |
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| + | | character = [[Archmage]] |
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| − | ***[[SI:7]] |
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| + | | affiliation = [[Quel'Thalas]], [[Magisters]], [[Horde]] |
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| − | ***[[7th Legion]] |
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| + | | faction = Horde |
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| − | **[[Kingdom of Ironforge]] |
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| + | | occupation = Archmage of Quel'Thalas, Herald of Prince Kael'thas (formerly) |
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| − | ***[[The Three Hammers]] |
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| + | | status = Alive |
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| − | ****[[Bronzebeard clan]] |
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| + | | location = [[Sunfury Spire]] |
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| − | *****[[Explorers' League]] |
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| + | }} |
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| − | ****[[Wildhammer clan]] |
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| − | ****[[Moira]] loyal [[Dark Iron clan]] |
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| − | ***[[Stormpike clan]] |
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| − | ****[[Stormpike Guard]] |
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| − | ***[[Stonefist clan]] |
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| − | **[[Gnomeregan]] |
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| − | ***[[Tinker Town]] |
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| − | **[[High elf]] exiles |
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| − | ***[[Highvale high elves]] |
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| − | ***[[Farstrider Lodge|High elven ]][[Farstriders]] |
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| − | **[[Darnassus]] |
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| − | ***[[Howling Oak]] |
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| − | ***[[Cenarius's children]] |
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| − | *** [[Highborne]] night elves |
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| − | ***[[The Sentinels]] |
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| − | ****[[Silverwing Sentinels]] |
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| − | **[[Draenei|Exodar draenei]] |
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| − | ***[[Broken]] of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] |
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| − | **Kingdom of [[Gilneas]] |
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| − | ***[[Gilneas Liberation Front]] |
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| − | **[[Bloodfang pack]] |
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| − | **Kingdom of [[Stromgarde]] |
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| − | ***[[League of Arathor]] |
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| − | **Nation of [[Theramore]] |
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| − | **[[Kul Tiras|Nation of Kul Tiras]] |
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| − | ***[[Baradin's Wardens]] |
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| − | | side2=*[[Horde]] |
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| − | **[[Durotar|Nation of Durotar]] |
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| − | ***[[Warsong Clan]] |
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| − | ****[[Warsong Outriders]] |
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| − | ****[[Hellscream's Reach]] |
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| − | ***[[Kor'kron Guard]] |
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| − | ***[[Frostwolf clan]] |
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| − | ***[[Shattered Hand clan]] |
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| − | ***[[Rageroar clan]] |
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| − | ***[[Dragonmaw clan]] |
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| − | ***[[Stonemaul clan]] |
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| − | ***[[Stonard]] [[orc]]s |
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| − | ***[[Orc Sea Dog]]s |
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| − | ***[[Sen'jin Village]] |
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| − | **[[Bilgewater Cartel]] |
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| − | ***Bilgewater [[Hobgoblin]]s |
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| − | **[[Kingdom of Quel'Thalas]] |
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| − | ***[[Blood elves|Blood Elven]] [[Farstriders]] |
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| − | ***[[Blood Knight|Order of the Blood Knights]] |
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| − | ***[[Magisters]] of [[Silvermoon]] |
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| − | ***[[Reliquary]] |
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| − | ***[[Stonetalon]] [[Kobold]]s |
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| − | **[[Forsaken]] |
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| − | ***[[Royal Apothecary Society]] |
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| − | ***[[Defilers]] |
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| − | ***[[Deathstalkers]] |
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| − | ***Forsaken [[Val'kyr]] |
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| − | **[[Darkspear tribe]] |
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| − | ***[[Echo Isles]] |
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| − | **[[Shatterspear tribe]] |
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| − | **[[Revantusk tribe]] |
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| − | **[[Tauren|Confederation of Mulgore]] |
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| − | ***[[Sunwalkers]] |
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| − | |commanders1=*{{npc||Varian Wrynn||King Varian Wyrnn}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Thassarian}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Halford Wyrmbane}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Joanna Blueheart}} |
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| − | **{{NPC||Archbishop Benedictus}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Mathias Shaw}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Commander Arrington}}† |
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| − | *Lady {{npc||Jaina Proudmoore}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Captain Fairmount}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Captain Darill}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Magni Bronzebeard||King Magni Bronzebeard}}† |
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| − | **[[Council of Three Hammers]] |
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| − | ***{{npc||Muradin Bronzebeard}} |
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| − | ****{{npc||Brann Bronzebeard}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Falstad Wildhammer}} |
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| − | ****{{npc||Kurdran Wildhammer}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Moira Thaurissan||Queen-Regent Moira Thaurissan}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Vanndar Stormpike}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Auric Sunchaser}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Jalinde Summerdrake}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Gelbin Mekkatorque||High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Elgin Clickspring}} |
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| − | **{{npc||"Doc" Cogspin}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Tyrande Whisperwind}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Shandris Feathermoon}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Su'ura Swiftarrow}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Gwen Armstead}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Broll Bearmantle}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Ordanus}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Archmage Mordent Evenshade}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Master Thal'darah}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Belrysa Starbreeze}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Vassandra Stormclaw}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Lyros Swiftwind}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Talran of the Wild}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Radulf Leder}} |
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| − | **{{NPC||Amaren}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Velen||Prophet Velen}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Nobundo||Farseer Nobundo}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Exarch Cyn}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Genn Greymane||King Genn Greymane}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Liam Greymane||Prince Liam Greymane}}† |
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| − | **{{npc||Darius Crowley||Lord Darius Crowley}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Lorna Crowley}} |
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| − | **<s\>{{npc||Vincent Godfrey||Lord Vincent Godfrey}}</s>† |
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| − | ***{{npc||Baron Ashbury}}† |
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| − | ***{{npc||Lord Walden}}† |
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| − | **{{npc||Krennan Aranas}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Ivar Bloodfang}} |
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| − | *[[Lord Admiral]] {{npc||Tandred Proudmoore}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Commander Marcus Johnson}} |
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| − | |commanders2=*{{npc||Garrosh Hellscream||Warchief Garrosh Hellscream}} |
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| − | **{{npc||High Warlord Cromush}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Overlord Krom'gar}}† |
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| − | ***{{npc||General Greebo}}† |
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| − | ***{{npc||Kilag Gorefang}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Warlord Gar'dul}}† |
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| − | **{{npc||Admiral Hatchet}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Warlord Torok}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Overseer Gorthak}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Gargok}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Dispatch Commander Ruag}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Korm Bonegrind}}† |
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| − | **{{npc||General Warhowl}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Legionnaire Nazgrim}} |
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| − | **General {{npc||Drek'Thar}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Karga Rageroar}}† |
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| − | **{{npc||Warlord Zaela}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Rexxar}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Tharg}} |
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| − | ****{{npc||Orhan Ogreblade}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Primal Torntusk}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Vol'jin}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Zen'tabra}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Champion Uru'zin}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Vanira}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Cairne Bloodhoof}}† |
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| − | **{{npc||Baine Bloodhoof}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Hamuul Runetotem}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Tahu Sagewind}} |
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| − | ****{{npc||Aponi Brightmane}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||High Chieftain Cliffwalker}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Lor'themar Theron||Regent Lord Lor'themar Theron}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Grand Magister Rommath}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Halduron Brightwing}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Lady Liadrin}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Magister Astalor Bloodsworn}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Knight-Lord Bloodvalor}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Lord Solanar Bloodwrath}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher||High Examiner Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher}} |
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| − | **{{NPC||Subjugator Devo}} |
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| − | *[[Trade Prince]] {{npc||Jastor Gallywix}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Trade Prince Donais}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Boss Mida}} |
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| − | ***{{npc||Kazit}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Sassy Hardwrench}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Doc Zapnozzle}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Foreman Dampwick}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Ace (NPC)||Ace}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Gobber}} |
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| − | *{{npc||Sylvanas Windrunner}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Master Apothecary Faranell}} |
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| − | **Fallen Prince {{npc||Galen Trollbane}} |
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| − | **{{npc||The Black Bride}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Nathanos Blightcaller}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Dark Ranger Thyala}}† |
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| − | **{{npc||Dark Ranger Alina}} |
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| − | **{{npc||Koltira Deathweaver}} |
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| − | **<s\>Fallen Lord {{npc||Vincent Godfrey}}</s> |
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| − | **{{npc||Forward Commander Onslaught}}† |
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| − | **{{npc||High Executor Crenshaw}} |
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| − | | begin=Shortly after the [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]] |
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| − | | end= |
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| − | | place=[[Great Sea]], [[Kalimdor]] and [[Eastern Kingdoms]] |
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| − | | result=Undetermined, ongoing |
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| − | | battles=[[Invasion of Gilneas]], [[Battle for Gilneas]], [[Conflict in Arathi Basin]], [[Conflict in the Barrens]], Battle for [[Tol Barad]], [[Warsong Gulch|Conflict in Ashenvale]], Conflict in [[Alterac Valley]], Conflict in [[Twin Peaks]]}} |
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| − | The '''Alliance–Horde War''' is an intercontinental war that will begin shortly after the [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]], as part of the expansion set ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]''. |
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| + | '''Grand Magister Rommath''' is the leader of all [[blood elf]] [[magisters]] on [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], and was a fiercely loyal servant of [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]]. He is found within [[Sunfury Spire]] alongside [[Lor'themar Theron]] and [[Halduron Brightwing]]. |
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| − | ==Background== |
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| − | Five years after the [[Battle for Mount Hyjal]], the fragile truce between the [[Horde]] and [[Alliance]] had all but evaporated. In the wake of the [[Third War]] and [[The Founding of Durotar]], the [[Forsaken]] entered a partnership of convenience with the Horde while the [[night elves]] and [[gnomes]] emerged from ages of solitude to join the Alliance. For another year the armistice held, though tensions continued to mount as worldwide conflicts drew the two sides closer to all-out war and fighting erupted in strategic [[battlegrounds]]. Despite these frequent skirmishes, the Horde and Alliance often set aside their differences and joined forces to face a number of threats. In time the [[blood elves]] and [[draenei]] led them through the [[Dark Portal]] to wage the [[War in Outland]] against the [[Burning Legion]]. |
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| + | ==Biography== |
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| − | Following the year-long campaign in [[Outland]], the Horde returned to Azeroth with a new ally in the [[Mag'har]], led by [[Garrosh Hellscream]]. Soon, the long-missing [[Varian Wrynn]] put an end to {{npc||Onyxia}}'s schemes and returned to reclaim the throne of [[Stormwind]]. Attempts at diplomacy between [[Thrall]] and Wrynn soon fell apart as a peace conference in [[Theramore]] was ambushed by the [[Twilight's Hammer]]. Attention quickly turned northward, however, as the looming threat of the {{npc||Lich King}} bore down on the mortal races of Azeroth. |
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| + | Grand Magister Rommath was part of [[Kael'thas Sunstrider|Kael'thas Sunstrider's]] company of [[blood elves]] whom travelled into [[Outland]], the likes of which included some of the sin'dorei's most powerful individuals.<ref>http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/encyclopedia/338.xml</ref> While Kael'thas sought to secure a new homeland for his people, the majority of them had remained behind on [[Azeroth]]. At his Prince's request, Rommath was sent back to [[Quel'Thalas]] with the radical new teachings advocated by [[Illidan Stormrage]] (which Rommath smoothly attributed to Prince Kael'thas), to sate the sin'dorei's thirst for power -- the technique of forcibly stripping magic away from several external sources, including [[demons]]. The majority of the blood elves quickly adapted to this efficient new method, and those who opposed it were banished from Quel'Thalas.<ref>[[In the Shadow of the Sun]]</ref> Rommath was instructed to help rebuild Quel'Thalas, and await the Prince's return. |
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| + | Rommath and his magisters quickly went about reclaiming much of [[Silvermoon City]], using their great power to cleanse much of Quel'Thalas of its [[Scourge]] taint. Rommath would go on to hold a position of honor within the city, as the Grand Magister. |
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| − | Garrosh Hellscream and Varian Wrynn, appointed as the supreme commanders of the [[Horde Expedition]] and [[Alliance Vanguard]] respectively, who had previously butted heads in Theramore, led their forces to [[Northrend]] where they [[War against the Lich King|waged war against the Scourge]]. Though fighting a common enemy, tensions between the Horde and Alliance grew swiftly until spilling over after the [[Battle of Angrathar the Wrathgate]]. During the resulting [[Battle for the Undercity]], Varian Wrynn, grief-stricken over the loss of {{npc||Bolvar Fordragon}}, and the state of the former [[Capital City]] of [[Lordaeron]], lashed out at Thrall and declared war against the Horde. Hostilities continued to escalate for the remainder of the [[War against the Lich King]], until the Lich King was finally defeated. |
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| + | ==Burning Crusade== |
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| − | With both factions recovering from war, the Alliance and Horde attempt to resume their tentative peace. Yet political tensions rise as the night elves of Darnassus have refused trade with the Horde and barred them from Ashenvale in protest of the Wrathgate. Relations worsen as Twilight Hammer orcs under the guise of Horde forces, kill and skin night elf sentinels to frame the Horde. In an effort to quell the rising tensions, [[Hamuul Runetotem]] attempted to pursue diplomatic talks with his fellow night elf druids. Yet the talks became violent when the druid meeting was attacked by Twilight Hammer orcs believed to be sent by Garrosh Hellscream, acting warchief of the Horde. |
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| + | Grand Magister Rommath remained in contact with his brethren in Outland, and gained knowledge of what was hinted to be [[Mag'har|uncorrupted orcs]] still active around Draenor.<ref>[[Letter from Lor'themar Theron]]</ref> [[Lor'themar Theron]] used this connection as a bargaining chip during his negotiations with the [[Horde]], which would ultimately lead to the sin'dorei being accepted as an equal nation of its own. With their new alliance sealed, Rommath's magisters had any dissidents speaking out against the state quickly silenced.<ref>[[Priest Kath'mar]]</ref> |
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| + | Around this time, Rommath approved the creation of the [[Blood Knight|Blood Knight order]], which included the siphoning of the subdued [[naaru]], [[M'uru]], whom Kael'thas had sent back to Silvermoon for his peoples' use. This decision brought him into conflict with [[Halduron Brightwing]], the leader of the [[Farstriders]], who was deeply opposed to M'uru's exploitation. |
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| − | Three years have passed since the military forces of the Horde and Alliance first set foot on the shores of Northrend, and they now wage war amidst the [[Cataclysm (event)|disasters]] wrought by {{npc||Deathwing}}'s return to the world. Thrall has left the Horde to lead the [[Earthen Ring]]'s efforts in preventing the [[Rift (Maelstrom)|rift]] beneath the [[Maelstrom]] from tearing apart the world, and has appointed Garrosh Hellscream as Warchief of the Horde in his absence. King Varian Wrynn, convinced that the Horde has remained unchecked for too long, continues to lead the Alliance. |
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| + | Despite the promising future that Kael'thas had planned for his people, the Prince would later pledge his loyalties to [[Kil'jaeden]] and the [[Burning Legion]]. Returning to Quel'Thalas in a mad bid to summon his new master, Kael'thas and his [[Felblood elf|felboods]] briefly attacked Silvermoon to steal the imprisoned M'uru, and use the [[Sunwell]] on the [[Isle of Quel'Danas]] as a means to usher his new master into Azeroth. |
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| − | ==Conflicts== |
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| − | ===Eastern Kingdoms=== |
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| − | Employing the [[Val'kyr]] to raise a mighty army, the [[Forsaken]] have begun an bold campaign to secure their hold over [[Lordaeron]]. The town of [[Hillsbrad Fields]] was attacked by the Forsaken, forcing many of its residents to flee to the town of [[Southshore]]. A few farmers and [[Magistrate Burnside]] led a valiant resistance but were eventually defeated and imprisoned by the Forsaken war machine. Those who stayed to defend Hillsbrad eventually became prisoners in what is now known as the [[Sludge Fields]], a Forsaken prison facility that secretly experiment on its prisoners to create a new breed of Forsaken zombie. |
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| + | Rommath, however, remained loyal to Silvermoon, suggesting that he was likely unaware of Kael'thas' switch of allegiances. During [[Lady Liadrin]]'s trip to [[Shattrath]] in order to secure a new source of power for the Blood Knights, Rommath represented the Blood Knights' interests in [[Sunfury Spire]]. |
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| − | The Forsaken forces later march onto the town of Southshore and completely annihilate all life with in the region by deploying the [[New Plague]]. [[Magistrate Henry Maleb]] led the [[Hillsbrad Refugees]] to [[Fenris Keep]], where they have been taking refuge. The [[Ruins of Southshore]] is left inhospitable, and will be so for several decades. The ramifications of the Forsaken Blight forced the high echelons of the Horde to reconsider the free use of such a potent weapon. Warchief Garrosh has since forbidden further production or deployment of the New Plague. Instead, the Forsaken will use a diluted version of the [[Forsaken Blight]]. |
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| + | Kael'thas was ultimately [[Magisters' Terrace|killed]] for his treachery, and Rommath's unwavering loyalty to Silvermoon throughout the ordeal earned him the unlikely respect of Ranger-General Halduron. However, Rommath himself was left shattered by this turn of events, and resolved not to simply stand on the sidelines while decisions are made to damn his people further.<ref>[[In the Shadow of the Sun]]</ref> |
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| − | By orders of the new Warchief of the Horde, [[Garrosh Hellscream]], the Forsaken mobilise and move into [[Gilneas]] to secure a port for the Horde in southern Lordaeron. The Gilneans, now transformed into [[worgen]], attempt to fight off the invaders as best they can. Eventually the [[night elf|night elves]] arrive in Gilneas, bringing both vital military aid and the truth behind the worgen curse. Likewise, Orcs reinforce the Forsaken forces, causing an escalation into an all-out battle between the Alliance and the Horde in the region. The Forsaken, against the orders of the Warchief to cease production, unleash their devastating [[New Plague|Forsaken Blight]] against Gilneas. Many of the survivors flee across the sea to [[Teldrassil]], where the night elves grant them sanctuary. |
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| + | ==In the Shadow of the Sun== |
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| − | Even with Gilneas falling into the hands of the Forsaken, the fighting between the Gilnean worgen and the Forsaken continues. Bloodfang worgen who had recently allied themselves with the [[Gilneas Liberation Front]], with the help of [[7th Legion]] reinforcements from [[Stormwind]], destroyed three Orc gunships that had arrived. The ships were full of supplies, weapons and soldiers.<ref>[[Quest:The Warchief's Fleet]]</ref> Later, the Forsaken kill some of the [[Hillsbrad]] refugees on [[Fenris Isle]] and resurrected them, bolstering Forsaken forces and somewhat making up for the loss of the three [[orc]] gunships.<ref>[[Quest:Rise, Forsaken]]</ref> However, after this attack, many of the Hillsbrad refugees decide to take the Worgen curse offered by Darius, rather than be resurrected as Forsaken. Later, the Forsaken discovered that lord [[Darius Crowley]] and [[Ivar Bloodfang]] are having a meeting in [[Deep Elem Mine]], and Sylvanas sent a squadron of elite [[Veteran Forsaken Trooper]]s under the leadership of [[Master Forteski]] to trap and slay the Worgen leaders. However, the Forsaken soon discovered that instead of trapping an enemy, they were trapped themselves. As a result, the whole squadron of elite Forsaken Troopers were destroyed. |
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| + | Following the betrayal of Prince Kael'thas, the fight has somewhat diminished from Grand Magister Rommath. Rommath, who had once fervently supported the Prince in his plight, has been left the most cold and barren of all. Rommath is present as [[Archmage Aethas Sunreaver]] arrives in Silvermoon City. |
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| + | Aethas requests the aid of his people in dealing with the crazed aspect of magic, [[Malygos]] the Spellweaver, who had resolved to destroy mortal spell-casters. Rommath, however, immediately denies him—referencing the sin'dorei's time as prisoners in the dungeons of [[Dalaran]], awaiting execution while the Kirin Tor did nothing. Rommath coldly notes that [[Modera]], [[Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver|Ansirem]], and the rest of the Kirin Tor can "rot in hell" for all he cares, and informs Aethas that none of his [[magisters]] will assist him. He mentions that only the Regent Lord possesses the ability to overrule his judgement in such matters. |
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| − | A convoy of [[Veteran Forsaken Trooper]]s and Forsaken catapults were ambushed by the [[Bloodfang pack]] while attempting to cross [[Olsen's Farthing]] in [[Silverpine Forest]]. The ambush resulted in all those Forsaken troopers being killed and the destruction of the Forsaken catapults.<ref>[[Quest:Honor the Dead (Silverpine Forest)]]</ref> [[Warlord Torok]] sent Sea Dogs to fight the Hillsbrad worgen that were swimming to the [[Decrepit Fields]] from Fenris Isle. The Sea Dogs attacked the Hillsbrad worgen but were eventaully defeated after killing many worgen. |
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| + | Lor'themar stops their bickering, though despite his apparent neutrality in the matter, Lor'themar later finds himself agreeing with Rommath's opinion. |
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| − | [[Druid]]s in the Gilneas Liberation Front used their bear form in guerilla warfare against [[Horde]] forces at the [[Forsaken Front]], which resulted in the loss of a few Horde battalions. Eventually the Horde forces learn of this tactic, and it becomes ineffective after counter-measures are implemented.<ref>[[Quest:A Wolf in Bear's Clothing]]</ref> |
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| + | Rommath is present during Lor'themar's return from [[Quel'Lithien Lodge]], though appears to have disapproved of his motivation for travelling there even more so than Halduron. |
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| − | Eventaully, the tide turned. The worgen and their Alliance allies were driven back. The town of [[Ambermill]] was conquered by Forsaken forces and another town, [[Pyrewood Village]], was burned to the ground. In a desperate final push, Alliance and Gilnean forces met the Forsaken army on the [[Battlefront]] for one final battle. The Forsaken emerged victorious and the Gilneas Liberation Front was forced to retreat. While the future of Gilneas remains uncertain, the Alliance invasion of Silverpine ended in failure. |
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| + | [[Sylvanas Windrunner]] later journeys to [[Sunfury Spire]], and both Rommath and Halduron accompany Lor'themar to meet with her. Sylvanas reveals that the [[Horde]] prepares for war against the [[Lich King]], and as members, the sin'dorei are expected to follow suit. She demands that the Blood Elves accompany her forces to [[Northrend]], and after some argumentation - not least fueled by Sylvanas noting that not standing with the Forsaken is standing against them, and that Arthas would only destroy Silvermoon once again - Lor'themar agrees. |
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| − | Forsaken forces have since tried to invade the Hinterlands and launched an all out assault on the Highvale elves of [[Quel'Danil Lodge]]. The eventual outcome of this remains uncertain. |
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| + | Rommath, however, is outraged at Lor'themar's decision. He throws Sylvanas' offers of aid back at her, and reminds her that every step she took to assist Quel'Thalas was by her own accord—that she would now blackmail them into a war, holding their lands to "ransom", is an absurd contradiction. |
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| − | With the weakening of the [[Scourge]] after the War against the Lich King, the Alliance forces led by {{npc||Thassarian}} have claimed the western part of [[Andorhal]], and the [[Forsaken]] forces led by {{npc||Koltira Deathweaver}} have claimed the eastern part of the city. The two factions are currently fighting each other for control of the whole city.<ref name="WOR 17178">[http://www.worldofraids.com/topic/17178-cataclysm-lore-details/ Cataclysm Lore Details - World of Raids Forums]</ref> During the [[Battle for Andorhal]], the Forsaken, their ranks bolstered by the use of the [[val'kyr]] to raise their slain foes, push the Alliance out of the city and claim Andorhal as their own. |
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| + | Sylvanas simply reitirates that her offers were just that, offers, and that the sin'dorei were more than free to deny her. She notes that all she now asks in return is the power of the sin'dorei, in order to defeat their greatest enemy. |
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| − | Following the events at Silverpine Forest, the [[Bloodfang pack]] have since been fighting a guerrilla war with the Forsaken forces at [[Hillsbrad]]. They are later found allying with the [[Stormpike Guard]] and have been amassing their forces at [[Purgation Isle]]. Due to the efforts of [[Kingslayer Orkus]] and Horde adventurers, their plans to launch an all out attack were uncovered. [[High Warlord Cromush]] asked for reinforcements from the [[Frostwolf Clan]], but were denied by [[Drek'thar]], who let his personal feelings get in the way of his duty. Cromush panics at the Frostwolf Clan's abandonment but later composes himself and sends Horde adventurers to blow up the Alliance vanguard forces before their offensive on Hillsbrad could begin. |
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| + | Rommath does not say a word in response, and Lor'themar intervenes. |
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| − | Forsaken forces are later found establishing [[Galen's Fall]] for their impending invasion on the nation of [[Stromgarde]]. To aid them in their efforts, they have recruited the fallen prince of Stromgarde, [[Galen Trollbane]]. He aids Horde adventurers in taking the legendary sword, [[Trol'kalar]], so that the Forsaken may use it as a weapon against the Alliance. |
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| + | Later, Rommath confronts Lor'themar about his willingness to commit to such a war. Lor'themar reasons that they would lose both the Forsaken and the Horde's support if they do not assist, and would likely lose most of Quel'Thalas too. Rommath does not relent, however, and even puts forward the notion that the elves who had perished in order to protect Quel'Thalas would have preferred to die in vain, than have given their lives to watch the Regent Lord become a pawn. Lor'themar notes Rommath's increasingly desperate appearance, this probably being the first time he had lost poise and composure in years. |
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| − | In the [[Twin Peaks]] near [[Grim Batol]] in the [[Twilight Highlands]], the dwarven [[Wildhammer clan]] fight against the orcish [[Dragonmaw clan]], having recently rejoined the Horde, battle for control of this strategic mountainous region. The Twin Peaks are crucial for staging effective offensives against the [[black dragonflight]] and the [[Twilight's Hammer]], who currently control the Twilight Highlands.<ref>[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/twinpeaks.html World of Warcraft: Cataclysm - Features - Twin Peaks Battleground]</ref> To the south, the humans of [[Marshtide Watch]] battle the [[Stonard]] orcs in the [[Swamp of Sorrows]]. |
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| + | Lor'themar asserts his authority on the matter, and notes that if playing the pawn is required to keep Quel'Thalas safe, then he will gladly do so—and so will Rommath. Rommath simply states that [[Kael'thas|another leader of the sin'dorei]] had once said the same thing to him, and that they buried him on Quel'Danas. Rommath leaves to inform the [[Blood Knight]] leadership of the Regent Lord's decision. |
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| − | ===Kalimdor=== |
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| − | All-out battles have erupted in the [[Barrens]], [[Ashenvale]], and the [[Stonetalon Mountains]]. Due to the [[Cataclysm (event)|Cataclysm]] the Barrens have been split into the Northern Barrens and the [[Southern Barrens]]. |
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| + | ==Wrath of the Lich King== |
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| − | In the Southern Barrens [[Alliance]] forces have invaded the eastern lands while the [[Horde]] has mainatined control of the west. The Alliance has constructed a new military outpost to try to solidify their control of their new territory while the Horde has done the same to prevent further Alliance expansion. The central region between the two forts has become a war zone as the factions fight for control. The Alliance launched an attack on the peaceful village of [[Camp Taurajo]], which ended in a massacre. This act of cruelty by the Alliance bolstered the Horde's resolve. The Horde has begun to drive the Alliance back as a result. The new [[Warlord Bloodhilt|Horde general]] made an example of [[General Hawthorne]], the general behind the Taurajo Massacre, by sending Horde adventurers to ambush and kill him. In the initial Horde counter-attack, the dwarven fortress at [[Bael Modan]] was destroyed. |
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| + | Grand Magister Rommath plays a part in the restoration of [[Quel'Delar]] and is seen at the restored [[Sunwell]]. After a non-Blood Elf player is permitted to enter, Quel'Delar is submerged within the Sunwell as Lor'themar and Rommath observe it. |
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| + | Though Lor'themar is somewhat skeptical of its authenticity, Rommath is certain of it. Lor'themar attempts to take the blade himself, though Quel'Delar knocks him back and slices a large portion of his health off. Rommath holds the onlooking player in an ice tomb as the Sunwell Guardians surround the player with weapons drawn, and demands to know the meaning of this supposed treachery. [[Auric Sunchaser]] intervenes, and informs Rommath that Quel'Delar must decide on its own wielder. Rommath grudgingly accepts his reasoning, and calls off the guards. Rommath orders the player to take the restored Quel'Delar and begone, if it is truly not meant to be theirs. |
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| − | In the [[Northern Barrens]], the Horde defensive post [[Mor'shan Rampart]] is under attack by the Alliance. In turn [[Northwatch Hold]] is now under attack by Horde forces.<ref name="WoW Forums 19377467311">{{ref web |url=http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=19377467311&sid=1 |title=Cataclysm Compilation (7/10) - E. Kingdom 2 |accessdate=2010-07-11 |author=Frejya}}</ref> |
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| + | For a Blood Elf player, Rommath gives words of support, referencing Quel'Delar's broken and abandoned state to [[Silvermoon]] following the betrayal of Kael'thas. He instructs the player to return to [[Archmage Aethas Sunreaver]] with the restored blade, and notes that the sin'dorei shall always rise up to face any foe. |
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| + | ==Cataclysm== |
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| − | In [[Ashenvale]], the Horde has been recently able to conquer more of the ancient forest and have cut down even more trees. This allowed the Horde to wrest control of [[Silverwind Refuge]]. Meanwhile [[Zoram'gar Outpost]] has its defenses improved and a new Horde camp, [[Hellscream's Watch]], has been built overlooking the [[Night Elf]] village of [[Astranaar]]. The Horde has begun launching air raids on Astrannar from the new camp. [[Maestra's Post]], [[Raynewood Retreat]], and surrounding towers have also been attacked by the Horde. Despite Silverwind Refuge and other Alliance outposts being conquered by the Horde, Alliance forces continue to hold what ground they have left. |
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| + | Grand Magister Rommath has been properly scaled for the expansion, and now uses a variety of fire based attacks such as [[Flamestrike]], [[Fireball]] and [[Molten Armor]]. |
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| + | ==Personality== |
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| − | Off the coast of Kalimdor, on the [[Lost Isles]], the [[Bilgewater Cartel]] goblins with aid from stranded [[orcs]] fought against Alliance forces, who ambushed them and sent assassins to kill them all and capture [[Thrall]]. The goblins and the orcs won and the cartel joined the Horde in the aftermath. The Bilgwater Cartel has since established a new city in [[Azshara]], [[Bilgewater Harbor]], to replace the loss of [[Bilgewater Port]] on [[Kezan]].<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/media/</ref> In [[Azshara]] Alliance forces are attacking [[Valormok]], a largely undefended [[Horde]] outpost in Azshara. In a show of faith to their new allies, the goblins have reshaped Azshara to resemble a giant Horde symbol. They also have, along with their allies, begun efforts to remove the Alliance from Azshara and secure it for the Horde. <ref name="WoW Forums 19377467311" /> |
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| + | Grand Magister Rommath is a highly talented, highly pragmatic master-magister and politician. With Rommath's somewhat cryptic assistance, [[Lor'themar]] was able to soundly seal the blood elves' alliance with the [[Horde]], despite vocal concerns about the sin'dorei's capabilities from several of its existing members. Rommath held no qualms about his magisters using heavy handed, totalitarian methods to keep his country united. He has been noted as coming into conflict with the leader of the [[Farstriders]], [[Halduron Brightwing]], several times. |
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| + | Rommath was one of [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]]'s most staunchly loyal supporters. Upon travelling back to [[Quel'Thalas]], Rommath quickly advocated the teachings spread by [[Illidan Stormrage]], attributing it to Kael'thas. As such, when Kael'thas' true loyalties were unveiled, Rommath was shattered - perhaps more so than anyone in Quel'Thalas. Rommath has since undergone subtle changes, most notably being in regards to the future of the blood elven people. Having lost much of his composure, Rommath was strongly against committing the weathered sin'dorei to the [[Northrend]] war, to the point where he vocally condemned Lor'themar's decision to fight in it. Regardless, with the war going well, both Rommath and Lor'themar were later seen at the [[Sunwell]] alongside several of their [[high elven]] cousins. |
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| − | The war even extends to the Great Sea where naval battles are fought for control of key trade routes.<ref>[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/vashjir.html World of Warcraft: Cataclysm - Features - Vashj'ir]</ref> |
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| + | Rommath holds a strong grudge against the [[Kirin Tor]], stemming from his opinion that they had simply watched and waited as the sin'dorei were slated for execution at the hands of the [[New Alliance]]. As such, he appears to be at odds with [[Archmage Aethas Sunreaver]], one of [[Dalaran]]'s [[Council of Six|ruling council]] members, to the point where he flatly denies the aid of his [[magisters]] in anything pertaining to the Kirin Tor's welfare. |
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| + | *"Tell me, [[Archmage Aethas Sunreaver|Archmage]], did [[Modera]] send you with a statement before you left? Your words drip of her false diplomacy. At least she dares not set foot [[Silvermoon City|here]] herself. She has that much sense, I see." |
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| + | *"[[Kirin Tor|They]] fear to face both [[Malygos]] and [[Arthas]], and rightly so. They seek aid beyond their capacity -- and to whom they have always turned regarding matters of the arcane? Oh yes, to [[magisters|us]]. The humans of the Kirin Tor will swear up and down that you are indispensable to them, that your skills are invaluable. The moment you become inconvenient, you will be discarded. [[Lor'themar|Ask]] [[Halduron|them]]. They know. But not as well as I." |
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| + | *A [[Naga|false accusation]], and a [[Garithos|monumental betrayal]]. In [[Dalaran]]... beneath the ever-watchful [[Violet Eye]]. |
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| + | *These are the same people who happily turned their eyes away when [[Garithos]] sentenced us to death. They can all rot in hell. At least [[Arugal]] suffered a deserving fate." |
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| + | *"So [[Elrendar River|let it go]]! [[sin'dorei|They]] would rather have died in vain than have given their lives just so [[Lor'themar|you]] could turn into nothing more than the pawn of some... demon... in the name of their sacrifice! Do not fall to [[Sylvanas|her]] threats. She will only use you." |
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| + | *"[[Kael'thas Sunstrider|Another leader of the sin'dorei]] once said something very similar to me, Lor'themar. I did not argue with him then; indeed, at the time, I thought him right. We buried him on [[Quel'Danas]]." |
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| + | '''Quel'Delar''' |
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| + | {{text|say|'''Grand Magister Rommath says:''' The regent speaks truly, <name>. [[Thalorien Dawnseeker|Thalorien]]'s sacrifice could not prevent the fall of this very [[Sunwell]].}} |
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| + | {{text|say|'''Grand Magister Rommath says:''' When you found the [[Quel'Delar|sword]], it was broken and abandoned, much like [[Silvermoon]] after Kael'thas' betrayal.}} |
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| + | {{text|say|'''Grand Magister Rommath says:''' Let Quel'Delar be a sign that we will never give up, that we will face any enemy without fear.}} |
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| + | </poem> |
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| + | ==Speculation== |
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| + | *Following the revelations regarding Prince Kael'thas, it was widely speculated whether Rommath's loyalty to his Prince outweighed that of his love for his people. With the early release of the [[Magisters' Terrace]], the final room in the encounter - named the "[[Grand Magister's Asylum]]" - strongly hinted that Rommath, the only known [[Grand Magister]], could have played a role here. However, this was not the case, and Kael'thas himself used the asylum to make his final stand. |
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| + | *Rommath's opinion on the future of Quel'Thalas (and the increasingly small gap between the children of Silvermoon) has not been particularly elaborated upon, despite several remaining high elves appearing in a neutral manner within both the [[Sunwell]] and the [[Ghostlands]]. Rommath's opinion on his quel'dorei cousins appears to be somewhat low, as he was opposed to Lor'themar's mere mention of giving a [[Quel'Lithien Lodge|certain high elven lodge]] aid. Furthermore, Rommath was quick to threaten them during the events surrounding [[Quel'Delar]], and had the [[Sunwell Honor Guard|Sunwell Guardians]] surround [[Auric Sunchaser]] with weapons drawn. |
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| + | *Rommath's strong hatred for the [[Kirin Tor]] could suggest that he himself was part of Kael'thas' regiment that was sentenced to an unjust death by the [[New Alliance]]. By extension, this is supported by the fact that he was part of Kael's company in [[Outland]], and a quote of his in regards to it - ''"[[Halduron|Ask]] [[Lor'themar|them]]. They know. But not as well as I."'' Furthermore, it was stated that Rommath himself had lived in [[Dalaran]] for a long while. |
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| + | File:Rommath sunwell.jpg|Grand Magister Rommath observing the renewed [[Sunwell]]. |
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| + | File:Rommathfanart.jpg|Grand Magister Rommath fanart. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | * Rommath wields a staff similar to the [[Staff of the Sun]] from {{questlong|Horde|21|The Traitor's Destruction}} and the [[Sun-infused Focus Staff]] dropped by Kael'thas in [[Magisters' Terrace]]. He seems to wear a [[Blood Elf Bandit Mask]] too, or at least one with the same model and colouring. |
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| + | * Prior to [[Patch 3.2.0]], Grand Magister Rommath had a 'unique' hair style that was considered to be a bug in his model, in that the style was actually the short hair used when a character wears a full helmet, normally not accessible. In Patch 3.2.0, he was given one of the new blood elf hair styles introduced in the [[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King|Wrath of the Lich King]] expansion. |
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| + | * Prior to [[Patch 4.0.3a]] Rommath strangely lacked any form of magical or special abilities. Whether this was intentional or was merely overlooked by programmers was never found out. Regardless this led many players to jokingly call Rommath 'The Mage With No Magic' a few even go so far as to call him the [[Lieutenant General Andorov|'Captain No-Shirt]] of Silvermoon', a vague reference to the fact that Rommath would probably fight better if he knew some sort of magic. This issue has since been addressed. |
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| + | * At some point during the [[Cataclysm]] [[beta]], [[datamined]] soundfiles began circulating the internet regarding the Grand Magister, engaging in a conversation with Lor'themar, the Regent Lord confronting him with an incriminating document of some kind. It would appear that Rommath was to be outed as a member of the [[Twilight Cult]], and would betray [[Silvermoon]] - though this "event" was ultimately never implemented. |
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| + | ** The event in question has been speculated to have been scrapped, with [[Sauranok the Mystic|minor characters]] taking on the role this would have fulfilled. |
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| + | * Though his voice has remained the same as one of the standard blood elf males, when casting a spell or wielding his staff Rommath will use a different, more aggressive soundbyte to convey his actions. The voice in question seems to be his "voice actor" from the aforementioned event. |
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| + | * Rommath is the only known individual to hold the title of [[Grand Magister]]. |
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| + | * During the ''Burning Crusade'' beta, one of Rommath's servants named [[Maltrake, Servant of Rommath|Maltrake]] allowed teleportation to [[Silvermoon City]]. |
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| + | * With the recent model updates for his compatriots [[Lor'themar Theron]] and [[Halduron Brightwing]], Rommath is now the only member of the triumvirate that has yet to receive one. |
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Revision as of 15:37, 16 May 2011
 Grand Magister Rommath | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Blood elf (Humanoid) |
| Level | ?? (Boss) |
| Class | Archmage |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Affiliation(s) | Quel'Thalas, Magisters, Horde |
| Occupation | Archmage of Quel'Thalas, Herald of Prince Kael'thas (formerly) |
| Location | Sunfury Spire |
| Status | Alive |
Grand Magister Rommath is the leader of all blood elf magisters on Azeroth, and was a fiercely loyal servant of Kael'thas Sunstrider. He is found within Sunfury Spire alongside Lor'themar Theron and Halduron Brightwing.
Biography
Grand Magister Rommath was part of Kael'thas Sunstrider's company of blood elves whom travelled into Outland, the likes of which included some of the sin'dorei's most powerful individuals.[1] While Kael'thas sought to secure a new homeland for his people, the majority of them had remained behind on Azeroth. At his Prince's request, Rommath was sent back to Quel'Thalas with the radical new teachings advocated by Illidan Stormrage (which Rommath smoothly attributed to Prince Kael'thas), to sate the sin'dorei's thirst for power -- the technique of forcibly stripping magic away from several external sources, including demons. The majority of the blood elves quickly adapted to this efficient new method, and those who opposed it were banished from Quel'Thalas.[2] Rommath was instructed to help rebuild Quel'Thalas, and await the Prince's return.
Rommath and his magisters quickly went about reclaiming much of Silvermoon City, using their great power to cleanse much of Quel'Thalas of its Scourge taint. Rommath would go on to hold a position of honor within the city, as the Grand Magister.
Burning Crusade
Grand Magister Rommath remained in contact with his brethren in Outland, and gained knowledge of what was hinted to be uncorrupted orcs still active around Draenor.[3] Lor'themar Theron used this connection as a bargaining chip during his negotiations with the Horde, which would ultimately lead to the sin'dorei being accepted as an equal nation of its own. With their new alliance sealed, Rommath's magisters had any dissidents speaking out against the state quickly silenced.[4]
Around this time, Rommath approved the creation of the Blood Knight order, which included the siphoning of the subdued naaru, M'uru, whom Kael'thas had sent back to Silvermoon for his peoples' use. This decision brought him into conflict with Halduron Brightwing, the leader of the Farstriders, who was deeply opposed to M'uru's exploitation.
Despite the promising future that Kael'thas had planned for his people, the Prince would later pledge his loyalties to Kil'jaeden and the Burning Legion. Returning to Quel'Thalas in a mad bid to summon his new master, Kael'thas and his felboods briefly attacked Silvermoon to steal the imprisoned M'uru, and use the Sunwell on the Isle of Quel'Danas as a means to usher his new master into Azeroth.
Rommath, however, remained loyal to Silvermoon, suggesting that he was likely unaware of Kael'thas' switch of allegiances. During Lady Liadrin's trip to Shattrath in order to secure a new source of power for the Blood Knights, Rommath represented the Blood Knights' interests in Sunfury Spire.
Kael'thas was ultimately killed for his treachery, and Rommath's unwavering loyalty to Silvermoon throughout the ordeal earned him the unlikely respect of Ranger-General Halduron. However, Rommath himself was left shattered by this turn of events, and resolved not to simply stand on the sidelines while decisions are made to damn his people further.[5]
In the Shadow of the Sun
Following the betrayal of Prince Kael'thas, the fight has somewhat diminished from Grand Magister Rommath. Rommath, who had once fervently supported the Prince in his plight, has been left the most cold and barren of all. Rommath is present as Archmage Aethas Sunreaver arrives in Silvermoon City.
Aethas requests the aid of his people in dealing with the crazed aspect of magic, Malygos the Spellweaver, who had resolved to destroy mortal spell-casters. Rommath, however, immediately denies him—referencing the sin'dorei's time as prisoners in the dungeons of Dalaran, awaiting execution while the Kirin Tor did nothing. Rommath coldly notes that Modera, Ansirem, and the rest of the Kirin Tor can "rot in hell" for all he cares, and informs Aethas that none of his magisters will assist him. He mentions that only the Regent Lord possesses the ability to overrule his judgement in such matters.
Lor'themar stops their bickering, though despite his apparent neutrality in the matter, Lor'themar later finds himself agreeing with Rommath's opinion.
Rommath is present during Lor'themar's return from Quel'Lithien Lodge, though appears to have disapproved of his motivation for travelling there even more so than Halduron.
Sylvanas Windrunner later journeys to Sunfury Spire, and both Rommath and Halduron accompany Lor'themar to meet with her. Sylvanas reveals that the Horde prepares for war against the Lich King, and as members, the sin'dorei are expected to follow suit. She demands that the Blood Elves accompany her forces to Northrend, and after some argumentation - not least fueled by Sylvanas noting that not standing with the Forsaken is standing against them, and that Arthas would only destroy Silvermoon once again - Lor'themar agrees.
Rommath, however, is outraged at Lor'themar's decision. He throws Sylvanas' offers of aid back at her, and reminds her that every step she took to assist Quel'Thalas was by her own accord—that she would now blackmail them into a war, holding their lands to "ransom", is an absurd contradiction.
Sylvanas simply reitirates that her offers were just that, offers, and that the sin'dorei were more than free to deny her. She notes that all she now asks in return is the power of the sin'dorei, in order to defeat their greatest enemy.
Rommath does not say a word in response, and Lor'themar intervenes.
Later, Rommath confronts Lor'themar about his willingness to commit to such a war. Lor'themar reasons that they would lose both the Forsaken and the Horde's support if they do not assist, and would likely lose most of Quel'Thalas too. Rommath does not relent, however, and even puts forward the notion that the elves who had perished in order to protect Quel'Thalas would have preferred to die in vain, than have given their lives to watch the Regent Lord become a pawn. Lor'themar notes Rommath's increasingly desperate appearance, this probably being the first time he had lost poise and composure in years.
Lor'themar asserts his authority on the matter, and notes that if playing the pawn is required to keep Quel'Thalas safe, then he will gladly do so—and so will Rommath. Rommath simply states that another leader of the sin'dorei had once said the same thing to him, and that they buried him on Quel'Danas. Rommath leaves to inform the Blood Knight leadership of the Regent Lord's decision.
Wrath of the Lich King
Grand Magister Rommath plays a part in the restoration of Quel'Delar and is seen at the restored Sunwell. After a non-Blood Elf player is permitted to enter, Quel'Delar is submerged within the Sunwell as Lor'themar and Rommath observe it.
Though Lor'themar is somewhat skeptical of its authenticity, Rommath is certain of it. Lor'themar attempts to take the blade himself, though Quel'Delar knocks him back and slices a large portion of his health off. Rommath holds the onlooking player in an ice tomb as the Sunwell Guardians surround the player with weapons drawn, and demands to know the meaning of this supposed treachery. Auric Sunchaser intervenes, and informs Rommath that Quel'Delar must decide on its own wielder. Rommath grudgingly accepts his reasoning, and calls off the guards. Rommath orders the player to take the restored Quel'Delar and begone, if it is truly not meant to be theirs.
For a Blood Elf player, Rommath gives words of support, referencing Quel'Delar's broken and abandoned state to Silvermoon following the betrayal of Kael'thas. He instructs the player to return to Archmage Aethas Sunreaver with the restored blade, and notes that the sin'dorei shall always rise up to face any foe.
Cataclysm
Grand Magister Rommath has been properly scaled for the expansion, and now uses a variety of fire based attacks such as 
[Flamestrike], 
[Fireball] and 
[Molten Armor].
Personality
Grand Magister Rommath is a highly talented, highly pragmatic master-magister and politician. With Rommath's somewhat cryptic assistance, Lor'themar was able to soundly seal the blood elves' alliance with the Horde, despite vocal concerns about the sin'dorei's capabilities from several of its existing members. Rommath held no qualms about his magisters using heavy handed, totalitarian methods to keep his country united. He has been noted as coming into conflict with the leader of the Farstriders, Halduron Brightwing, several times.
Rommath was one of Kael'thas Sunstrider's most staunchly loyal supporters. Upon travelling back to Quel'Thalas, Rommath quickly advocated the teachings spread by Illidan Stormrage, attributing it to Kael'thas. As such, when Kael'thas' true loyalties were unveiled, Rommath was shattered - perhaps more so than anyone in Quel'Thalas. Rommath has since undergone subtle changes, most notably being in regards to the future of the blood elven people. Having lost much of his composure, Rommath was strongly against committing the weathered sin'dorei to the Northrend war, to the point where he vocally condemned Lor'themar's decision to fight in it. Regardless, with the war going well, both Rommath and Lor'themar were later seen at the Sunwell alongside several of their high elven cousins.
Rommath holds a strong grudge against the Kirin Tor, stemming from his opinion that they had simply watched and waited as the sin'dorei were slated for execution at the hands of the New Alliance. As such, he appears to be at odds with Archmage Aethas Sunreaver, one of Dalaran's ruling council members, to the point where he flatly denies the aid of his magisters in anything pertaining to the Kirin Tor's welfare.
Quotes
- "Tell me, Archmage, did Modera send you with a statement before you left? Your words drip of her false diplomacy. At least she dares not set foot here herself. She has that much sense, I see."
- "They fear to face both Malygos and Arthas, and rightly so. They seek aid beyond their capacity -- and to whom they have always turned regarding matters of the arcane? Oh yes, to us. The humans of the Kirin Tor will swear up and down that you are indispensable to them, that your skills are invaluable. The moment you become inconvenient, you will be discarded. Ask them. They know. But not as well as I."
- A false accusation, and a monumental betrayal. In Dalaran... beneath the ever-watchful Violet Eye.
- These are the same people who happily turned their eyes away when Garithos sentenced us to death. They can all rot in hell. At least Arugal suffered a deserving fate."
- "So let it go! They would rather have died in vain than have given their lives just so you could turn into nothing more than the pawn of some... demon... in the name of their sacrifice! Do not fall to her threats. She will only use you."
- "Another leader of the sin'dorei once said something very similar to me, Lor'themar. I did not argue with him then; indeed, at the time, I thought him right. We buried him on Quel'Danas."
Quel'Delar
Grand Magister Rommath says: The regent speaks truly, <name>. Thalorien's sacrifice could not prevent the fall of this very Sunwell.
Grand Magister Rommath says: When you found the sword, it was broken and abandoned, much like Silvermoon after Kael'thas' betrayal.
Grand Magister Rommath says: Let Quel'Delar be a sign that we will never give up, that we will face any enemy without fear.
Speculation
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- Following the revelations regarding Prince Kael'thas, it was widely speculated whether Rommath's loyalty to his Prince outweighed that of his love for his people. With the early release of the Magisters' Terrace, the final room in the encounter - named the "Grand Magister's Asylum" - strongly hinted that Rommath, the only known Grand Magister, could have played a role here. However, this was not the case, and Kael'thas himself used the asylum to make his final stand.
- Rommath's opinion on the future of Quel'Thalas (and the increasingly small gap between the children of Silvermoon) has not been particularly elaborated upon, despite several remaining high elves appearing in a neutral manner within both the Sunwell and the Ghostlands. Rommath's opinion on his quel'dorei cousins appears to be somewhat low, as he was opposed to Lor'themar's mere mention of giving a certain high elven lodge aid. Furthermore, Rommath was quick to threaten them during the events surrounding Quel'Delar, and had the Sunwell Guardians surround Auric Sunchaser with weapons drawn.
- Rommath's strong hatred for the Kirin Tor could suggest that he himself was part of Kael'thas' regiment that was sentenced to an unjust death by the New Alliance. By extension, this is supported by the fact that he was part of Kael's company in Outland, and a quote of his in regards to it - "Ask them. They know. But not as well as I." Furthermore, it was stated that Rommath himself had lived in Dalaran for a long while.
Gallery
Grand Magister Rommath observing the renewed Sunwell.
Grand Magister Rommath fanart.
Trivia
- Rommath wields a staff similar to the
[Staff of the Sun] from [21] The Traitor's Destruction and the Sun-infused Focus Staff dropped by Kael'thas in Magisters' Terrace. He seems to wear a [Blood Elf Bandit Mask] too, or at least one with the same model and colouring. - Prior to Patch 3.2.0, Grand Magister Rommath had a 'unique' hair style that was considered to be a bug in his model, in that the style was actually the short hair used when a character wears a full helmet, normally not accessible. In Patch 3.2.0, he was given one of the new blood elf hair styles introduced in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion.
- Prior to Patch 4.0.3a Rommath strangely lacked any form of magical or special abilities. Whether this was intentional or was merely overlooked by programmers was never found out. Regardless this led many players to jokingly call Rommath 'The Mage With No Magic' a few even go so far as to call him the 'Captain No-Shirt of Silvermoon', a vague reference to the fact that Rommath would probably fight better if he knew some sort of magic. This issue has since been addressed.
- At some point during the Cataclysm beta, datamined soundfiles began circulating the internet regarding the Grand Magister, engaging in a conversation with Lor'themar, the Regent Lord confronting him with an incriminating document of some kind. It would appear that Rommath was to be outed as a member of the Twilight Cult, and would betray Silvermoon - though this "event" was ultimately never implemented.
- The event in question has been speculated to have been scrapped, with minor characters taking on the role this would have fulfilled.
- Though his voice has remained the same as one of the standard blood elf males, when casting a spell or wielding his staff Rommath will use a different, more aggressive soundbyte to convey his actions. The voice in question seems to be his "voice actor" from the aforementioned event.
- Rommath is the only known individual to hold the title of Grand Magister.
- During the Burning Crusade beta, one of Rommath's servants named Maltrake allowed teleportation to Silvermoon City.
- With the recent model updates for his compatriots Lor'themar Theron and Halduron Brightwing, Rommath is now the only member of the triumvirate that has yet to receive one.
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| Preceded by: Kael'thas Sunstrider (Lord of the Blood Elves) Lor'themar Theron (Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas) |
Position: As deputy to Lor'themar Theron Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas (with Halduron Brightwing) |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |
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