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| + | | name = Steady Shot |
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| + | | faction = Horde |
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| + | | level = 1 |
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| + | | levelreq = 1 |
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| + | | category = Hunter |
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| + | | race = Orc |
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| + | | start = [[Karranisha]] |
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| + | | rewards = [[Beast Tracker's Bracers]] |
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| + | | experience = 125 |
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| + | | reputation = [[Orgrimmar]] +75 |
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| + | | repeatable = No |
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| + | | id = 25139 |
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| + | }} |
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| + | ==Objectives== |
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| − | '''Race ideas''' represents the best efforts of the [[Wowpedia]] community to create a fact-based analysis regarding why a race may or may not be included as a playable race as World of Warcraft expands. Please do not add any datamined content or speculation based on datamined content (see [[WP:DNP]]). |
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| + | Learn [[Steady Shot]] from [[Karranisha]] in the [[Valey of Trials]]. Locate a Training Dummy and practice using Steady Shot 5 times. |
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| + | * Practice [[Steady Shot]] (5) |
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| − | == Important information == |
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+ | ==Description== |
| + | You already know how to fire an {{ability|Arcane Shot|arcane shot}}. Good. But doing so depletes your focus. To gain your focus back you will need to switch to a second type of ranged attack. I can teach it to you. |
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| − | ;{{text|#40FF20|+ Lime green}} — strongly for |
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| − | : Must be cited. |
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| + | ==Completion== |
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| − | ;{{text|#009900|+ Dark green}} — for |
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| + | You learn quickly. |
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| + | == Quest progression == |
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| − | ;? White — neutral, could influence either way |
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| + | {{Orcish starting experience}} |
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| − | : Also used for speculation and comparisons, that may have some support in lore or World of Warcraft game mechanics. Must be cited (must be proven to be relevant to the topic). |
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| + | == External links == |
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| − | ;{{text|#FFA000| - Orange}} — against |
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| + | {{elinks-quest|25139}} |
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| − | ;{{text|#AAAAAA|''Gray''}} — additional info |
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| − | ===Race qualification factors=== |
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| − | '''It is mandatory that new race sections are not added unless they have been agreed upon by majority consensus in the talk page first.''' |
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| − | When proposing new race ideas please use your common sense and try to stick to [[Humanoid]]-type races rather than other monster types — the [[Scourge]], for example, is impossible as a playable race, as are [[giant]]-sized races and beast-like [[owlkin]]. In addition, due to Blizzard's policy of choosing original and unique races, it's a rule of thumb that any "race" so physically similar to a currently playable race that it could imitate the other with just a change of clothes ''should not'' be added to this list. This includes [[Wildhammer Clan|Wildhammer dwarves]], [[high elf|high elves]], and [[leper gnome]]s amongst others - for these, see [[Subspecies ideas]]. |
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| − | It is also a good idea to consider [[Wowpedia:Race speculation methods]] and the [[Wowpedia:Rumored races test]]. |
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| − | ===Making changes=== |
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| − | If you think something on this page is inaccurate, please check the discussion tab before you change it yourself. Let people know you think it is incorrect, and leave your ideas and sources for your information. Together, we can agree on how feasible it is. '''Only add verifiable and cited information.''' If something is added that lacks a source and proper [[Wowpedia:citation|citation]], it will probably be viewed as speculation and will be removed or demoted to the '''neutral "?"'''. |
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| − | It is mandatory that anything other than minor edits are discussed through peer review '''[[Talk:Future race ideas|here]]''' and agreed upon by group consensus. Please discuss ideas on the talk page if you feel there should be changes to the main article, so the page does not become a battle field for clashing ideas. {{text|#FF6666|'''If you do not follow the above, you may be prevented from editing.'''}} |
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| − | == [[Arakkoa]] == |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in the Burning Crusade expansion'''''}} |
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| − | [[Image:Karokka.jpg|thumb|''"The Norwegian Blue prefers kippin' on it's back! Remarkable bird, id'nit, squire? Beautiful plumage!"'']] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasHeader|General}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have a complete set of animations (such as Loot, eat/drink or dance).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own [[Ravenspeech|unique language]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own [[:Image:Arakkoabuildings.JPG|unique architectural style]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Already wear armors in-game.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Have female graphics.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|[[Profession trainers by skill|Profession trainers]] represented by this race are present in-game.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Arakkoa have greater than average intelligence, they are as smart as {{quest|The Arakkoa Threat|gnomes}}.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Despite being avian, they do not possess the ability to fly. They are bipedal and otherwise completely humanoid, which provides few technical issues.{{Citation needed}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Most arakkoa are hostile and xenophobic. They are, however, shown to be redeemable and trustworthy on an individual basis, which could presumably also go for a separate group.{{Citation needed}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Arakkoa appear to have little inclination or preference towards either Alliance or Horde, as far as is known. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Nevertheless, the arakkoa were probably friendly with the draenei or orcs at one time or another.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Arakkoa appear to be strongly tied to Outland, which has already been featured in WoW's first expansion. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''This doesn't stop them, however, from being featured in a possible expansion that remakes the Outland, much as the Cataclysm remakes Azeroth.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Since Arakkoa are only found in Outland it would be difficult for them to have a capital in Azeroth. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''[[Cataclysm]] has shown that not every race needs a capital; [[goblin]]s and [[worgen]] don't have one either.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasHeader|Join the Alliance?}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The Skettis Exiles in [[Shattrath City]] worship the Light, a practice more common in the Alliance than the Horde.|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Centaur]] == |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3'''''}} |
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| − | [[Image:Centaur.png|thumb|''Hey, why the long face?'']] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasHeader|General}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|[[Maraudon]] and centaur quest lines ({{quest|The Pariah's Instructions|quest lines}}) indicate that the race may be poised to undergo a reformation and may be willing to join the Horde and Alliance.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|In the quest {{quest|Seed of Life}}, [[Zaetar]]'s spirit is freed and seeks to bring hope to his children.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Centaur already have their own [[:Image:Gelkis Village.jpg|unique structures]] present in-game, although, with the exception of entrance to [[Maraudon]], its limited to rather simplistic tents (most of it does not compare to level of architecture seen within the playable races). Few provide true crafts of their own. Their establishments tend toward crude mud-and-thatch huts, built to look more like stables than real homes.<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=209}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|A night elf legend states that some centaur (other than the five clans fathered by [[Zaetar]]) were descendants of 'The Centaur', one of three children of Cenarius (the other two being 'the [[Keeper of the Grove]]' and 'the [[Dryad]]').{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as HPG - but what page? --> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''A potential source for playable characters, perhaps?''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Considered a [[creature class]] in the Warcraft RPG, a category considered naturally more powerful than regular races (which are usually [[racial class]]es).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Hostile and xenophobic.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] Manual |pages=142}}</ref> They eat sapient races. {{Citation needed}} |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Although so did trolls and Forsaken.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Centaur tribes have extremely limited numbers. A centaur tribe is only 26–195 individuals (6-45 are non-combatants), plus ten sergeants, five lieutenants, and one khan.<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=109}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''This is far less of a population than even the gnomes or darkspear have. Some interviews imply this would not be enough for a playable race in the MMO.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Magram have recently started using necromancy and creating undead, but the source of their knowledge is unknown. There is no Scourge presence in the area, so it is believed to be related to the [[Burning Blade Clan]] presence in the area. It may be for the purpose of creating a "new" Scourge. This makes the Magram a potential danger to both the Alliance and Horde.<ref name="ReferenceC">{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=31}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|As they have four legs it could introduce a technical difficulties in reworking the code for the new animations, abilities, mounts, and clothing.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasHeader|Join the Alliance?}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|"Diplomacy line of quests ({{quest|Strange Alliance}} and {{quest|Brutal Politics}}) line of quests in Desolace shows Alliance as interested in friendship with the centaur.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Brann believes Magram and Gelkis are the most open to discussions with outsiders, and he believes that it may be possible to get one or both tribes to side with the Alliance, the only problem they blame each other for their troubles.<ref name="ReferenceC"/> Brann believes the Gelkis are a better option for an alliance, due to fact that they don't side with the dead like the Magram.<ref name="ReferenceC"/> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Also, both the draenei and the Gelkis tribe have shamans.}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Closely related to the [[Children of Cenarius]], the elf-allied forest spirits of Ashenvale. However, the five main tribes are also related to earth elementals and were responsible for their Cenarion forefather's death.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|"Diplomacy" line of quests({{quest|Gelkis Alliance}} and {{quest|Magram Alliance}}) in Desolace shows Horde as interested in an alliance with a centaur tribe in order to defeat all the clans.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Rumors speak of one or two tribes, that have given up their evil natures in hopes of joining the Horde.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=25}}</ref> The Gelkis tribe is shamanistic, but bloodthirsty, perhaps comparible to most troll species. Brann Bronzebeard suspects it is possible that the Horde may convince them to give up their bloody sacrifices and join them, like the jungle trolls did, but he admits its pure speculation.<ref name="ReferenceC"/> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''These are likely RPG references to the "Diplomacy" line of quests in World of Warcraft.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They are one of the races of the [[Horde Player's Guide]]. Though they are an independent race and not allies to the Horde, they have qualities that are more common with the Horde. It is also more common for them to interact with members of the Horde on a daily basis, even if the interaction is often negative.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Most centaur are evil and sadistic creatures, and enemies of the Horde.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> The Magram may be creating undead, for the purpose of creating a "new" Scourge. This makes the Magram a potential danger the Horde.<ref name="ReferenceC"/> Another example is the Kolkar centaur who do not like the Horde, and vice-versa. Numerous Horde quests in the [[Barrens]] have you kill Kolkar centaur and their generals. {{quest|Khan Dez'hepah|Khan Dez'hepah}} in [[Desolace]] is also supposed to be killed by any Horde player. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Even the Magram could join the Horde, as Magram worship the undead (from a lore standpoint). However, the Magram may not like undead they cannot control through their necromancy. Also, the Forsaken may dislike the mindless thralls of the Magram.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|They are ancestral enemies of the tauren.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Still, tauren can do quests to gain reputation with one of two tribes living in Desolace.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | ==[[Cenarius' Children|Cenarius' Favored Children]]== |
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| − | [[Image:Mirkfallon Keeper.jpg|thumb|160px|''"My father was mounted over someone's fireplace."'']] |
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| − | [[Image:Dryad WoW .png|thumb|''"Fear the fearsome fury of the forest fawn!"'']] |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3.'''''}} |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''Cenarius' Favored Children are: [[Keepers of the Grove]] (male), [[Dryad]] (female).'''''}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Strong connection to the [[Emerald Dream]] (which may be added in an expansion).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Some dryads leave their forests and become adventurers. For some, encounters with hostile forces spark this desire — they wish to bring the fight to the enemies of nature. Others are curious about the world outside their forests, and wish to experience new environments and meet new beings. Other dryads and night elves see adventuring dryads as a bit less unusual than adventuring ancients - dryads possess an innate streak of curiosity, after all. However, adventuring dryads are still branded as eccentrics who go against the natural tendencies of their kind.<ref>{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=28}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Keepers of the grove and dryads always become [[creature class]]es in the Warcraft RPG, a category considered naturally more powerful than regular races (which are usually [[racial class]]es).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Aspect of the Grove is an RPG ability that allows druids to take the form of a keeper of the grove, and could potentially become a World of Warcraft druid ability.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[More Magic and Mayhem]] |isbn=9781588469458 |pages=69}}</ref> If so, it would be less likely for the favored children of Cenarius to become their own playable race.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Cenarius', the father and leader of the keepers of the grove, is currently lost in the Emerald Dream. This could be a motive for the keepers and dryads to join a faction.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|As they have four legs it could introduce a technical difficulties in reworking the WoW code for the new animations, abilities and clothing.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|According to lore (as opposed to game mechanics) dryads are immune to magic.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] Manual |pages=58}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=27}}</ref> A player race that is immune to both heals and damage spells will have an extremely unfair advantage versus casters. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''It may just be a racial ability, like passive or active resistance. In Warcraft III many units that were immune to magic are now vulnerable.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|They are very heavily integrated into night elven infrastructure, and their religion, language, architecture and culture is inextricably imprinted in Kaldorei civilisation. Even their appearance is similar, every favored child of Cenarius bearing the head, arms and torso of a night elf.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=22}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=206}}</ref> Thus, they do not show the independence and diversity seen in previous playable expansion races. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''The [[Worgen]] to be featured in [[Cataclysm]] were [[human]]s who were turned into Worgen with a curse, and dependent on the already established notions.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Strong Alliance connection, particularly to the night elves. Most are still part of the Alliance.<ref>{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=27-31}}</ref>|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Those belonging to the Cenarion Circle have proven that it is possible for Keepers to work well with the tauren. Albeit while the Cenarion Circle claims to be unaffiliated, it favors the Alliance more than the Horde, night elves and children of Cenarius make up most of its members.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=18}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Would never side against their night elf brethren, especially since the orcs were responsible for [[Cenarius]]' death.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|{{Questlong|Horde|25|Cenarius' Legacy}} is evidence of hostility between the Horde and the favored children of Cenarius.|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Drakonid]] == |
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| − | [[Image:Broodlord Lashlayer.jpg|right|thumb|''"Sorry, I don't smoke."'']] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|[[Draconic]], though not unique to the drakonids (it is shared with other dragonkin races), is not spoken by any current playable races. Therefore, it would certainly be suitable as a playable drakonid language.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|All [[Dragonflight]]s (barring Black) have a strong enmity towards [[Deathwing]] and the [[Black dragonflight]] and may be eager to aid the mortal races should Deathwing once again pose a threat. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Deathwing has already been revealed as the main villain of Cataclysm, and drakonids aren't a new race.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|It is implied that [[Nefarian]] has been killed according to The Burning Crusade Manual, which would leave surviving members of the [[Chromatic dragonflight]] without a leader or indeed any discernible purpose. Weakened and under threat from other denizens of Blackrock Mountain, it is possible they could join a player faction.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Some dragons bred with [[gryphons]] (often used by the Alliance) to produce the [[wyverns]] (often used by the Horde).<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] Manual |pages=27}}</ref> Such links to the major factions could prove fruitful.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They are a "[[Dragonkin]]"-type creature in game, not Humanoid. However, this can be changed in the same way as Forsaken are not Undead.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|There could be a possible starting area for drakonids of the [[red dragonflight]] in the unused space east of [[Grim Batol]] in the [[Wetlands]], which is already surrounded by red dragons (red dragonflight is new faction in wotlk, so this is unlikely). And in burning steppes undiscovered section for chromatics. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''The Dragonflight faction in WotLK is the Wyrmrest Accord, which is composed of all the Dragonflights except the Blue, and only exists in Northrend. The Red Dragons outside Grim Batol are not affiliated with Wyrmrest''.}} |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Grim Batol has already been announced as a [[raid]]/[[instance]] location for Cataclysm.}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Females of this race do not currently exist in-game. (Though dragons do not show much sexual dimorphism, drakonids appear to have exclusively masculine qualities).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Dragonspawn are loyal to their specific dragonflights, and to no one else. They side with no other factions.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=6}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Are drakonids the same way?}} |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''However, if an [[Aspect]] joined a faction, its' dragonflight would no doubt honor such an alliance.}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Do not currently possess their own unique style of architecture/buildings.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Always appear to be gigantic in nature in-game.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|It is believed that they may have evolved from humans. It is true that one was a human, at least: [[Maxnar the Ashmaw]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Early Warcraft lore states that [[Alexstrasza]] gave an oath of non-aggression to the dwarves, humans and elves of the Alliance as long as she was in power over the Red Dragonflight, and she has a deep hatred for orcs. This suggests a reason for the Red Dragonflight to join the Alliance. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''However, whilst red dragons distrust the Horde and their gratitude towards the Alliance has existed into recent times,<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=47}}</ref> they are neutral and aid both factions in Wrath of the Lich King.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Kalecgos seemed to be in love with [[Anveena Teague]], who was the physical incarnation of the Sunwell. He could lead a faction of Drakonid to join the Horde to help protect the Sunwell.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|In the [[Sunwell trilogy]], [[Krasus]] and several blue dragons helped the blood elves. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''However, in Wrath of the Lich King the Blue Aspect, [[Malygos]], declared war on all mortal magic users on Azeroth. This makes an alliance far less likely.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The Horde has previously had strong connections with dragons, but these have been through dark deals or use of force. It is unlikely that any of [[Alexstrasza]]'s red dragon brood (with the exception of Korialstrasz, who was a good friend of [[Broxigar]]) will ever forgive the orcs for their enslavement in the Second Great War. However, members of the other broods have no grudges against the Horde.|last=}} |
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| − | === [[Tom Chilton]] about Drakonids as a playable race === |
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| − | '''VideoGamer.com:''' |
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| − | '''Tom Chilton:''' |
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| − | :{{text|Blizz|There are a lot of them that we already know about that are creatures that are out there. I don't want to give away too many of the things that we have going on in our minds for different possibilities. But there are certainly possibilities that don't necessarily limit us to coming with completely new things that players will never have seen before. In fact one of the things that we learned from doing the [[draenei]] is that it's important to seed the race in the world. It was harder for players to 'get' the draenei thing because they kind of came out of nowhere. They'd been referred to in previous Warcraft games but nobody had really ever seen or dealt with them. So it was a little harder to do, whereas with [[Blood Elves]] it was a lot easier. What we learned from that is we do wherever possible want to seed that potential, even if it's in a small way. An example I could throw out there would be, in [[Blackwing Lair]] we had the drakonid race. We always looked at those and said, oh that would be a pretty cool player race - it would be cool to play as one of those guys. There's not a lot there as far as, where did they come from and what are they? But they are in the world and it wouldn't be completely inconceivable that a player would end up being able to play that, and we could continue to expand on the depth of that race and that sort of race.}} <ref>{{ref web |
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| − | |author=[http://www.videogamer.com/staff.html Wesley Yin-Poole] |
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| − | == [[Dragonspawn]] == |
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| − | [[Image:Dragonspawn.jpg|right|thumb|''"I think a certain finesse is called for here. RAAAARGH!"'']] |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne'''''}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|[[Draconic]], though not unique to dragonspawn (it is shared with other dragonkin races), is not spoken by any current playable races. Therefore, it would certainly be suitable as a playable dragonspawn language.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|All Dragonflights (barring Black) have a strong enmity towards Deathwing and the Black Dragonflight and may be eager to aid the mortal races should Deathwing once again pose a threat.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Some dragons bred with [[gryphons]] (often used by the Alliance) to produce the [[wyverns]] (often used by the Horde).<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] Manual |pages=27}}</ref> Such links to the major factions could prove fruitful.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Intelligence varies by caste.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The various dragonflights in World of Warcraft tend to either be entirely hostile, or neutral with both factions, offering the same quests to both.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They are a "[[Dragonkin]]"-type creature in game, not Humanoid. However, this can be changed in the same way as Forsaken are not Undead.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|There could be a possible starting area for drakonids of the Red Dragonflight in the unused space east of Grim Batol in the Wetlands, which is already surrounded by red dragons.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|It is implied that Nefarian has been killed according to The Burning Crusade Manual, which would leave surviving members of the Chromatic Dragonflight without a leader or indeed any discernible purpose. Weakened and under threat from other denizens of Blackrock Mountain, it is possible they could join a player faction.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Dragonspawn are loyal to their specific dragonflights, and to no one else. They side with no other factions.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=6}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''However, if an Aspect joined a faction, its' dragonflight would no doubt honor such an alliance.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against| Dragonspawn society is limited in scope and is currently known to comprise of the [[flametongue]], [[scalebane]], and [[wyrmkin]] classes.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=39}}</ref> These are individual castes, even distinctive species; and are little more than military units and segregations.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=39, 40}}</ref> Culturally, all are warriors — with surprisingly few having developed magical abilities — and depending on caste they have only a few mages and rogues. This limits class variety lorewise. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Blue dragonspawn apparently have more class variety than the other flight's dragonspawn due to their flight's increased knowledge, including warriors, rogues, hunters, and mages.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=116}}</ref> However, the Blue Dragonflight have declared war on all mortal magic users in Wrath of the Lich King, thus making it unlikely that they will join any faction in the forseeable future.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against| Do not currently possess their own unique style of architecture/buildings.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|As they have four legs it could introduce a technical difficulties in reworking the WoW code for the new animations, abilities and clothing.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasHeader|Join the Alliance?}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|It is believed that they may have evolved from humans.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Early Warcraft lore states that [[Alexstrasza]] gave an oath of non-aggression to the dwarves, humans and elves of the Alliance as long as she was in power over the Red Dragonflight, and she has a deep hatred for orcs. This suggests a reason for the Red Dragonflight to join the Alliance. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''However, whilst red dragons distrust the Horde and their gratitude towards the Alliance has existed into recent times,<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=47}}</ref> they are neutral and aid both factions in Wrath of the Lich King.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|In the Sunwell trilogy, Krasus and several blue dragons helped the blood elves. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''However, in Wrath of the Lich King the Blue Aspect, Malygos, declared war on all mortal magic users on Azeroth. This makes an alliance far less likely.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The Horde has previously had strong connections with dragons, but these have been through dark deals or use of force. It is unlikely that any of [[Alexstrasza]]'s red dragon brood (with the exception of Korialstrasz, who was a good friend of [[Broxigar]]) will ever forgive the orcs for their enslavement in the Second Great War. However, members of the other broods have no grudges against the Horde.|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Ethereal]] == |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Burning Crusade expansion.'''''}} |
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| − | [[Image:Dealer Digriz.jpg|right|thumb|(Bandaged)''"Damn moths."'']][[Image:UBE.jpg|thumb|(Unbound) ''"You know what burns my ass? A flame about this high."'']] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Ethereals already have their own unique architecture present in-game.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|[[Profession trainers by skill|Profession]] and [[class trainers]] represented by this race are present in-game.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Already shown to be able to wear armor types over a base layer of mummy-like bandages, including armor for the head, shoulders, wrists, hands, chest, legs and feet.<ref>[[:Image:Nexus-Prince Haramad.jpg]]</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''They maintain a humanoid shape only when wearing mummy-like cloth bandages, and are affected by spells that affect other humanoids. Also, the cloth acts as base layer of "underwear" upon which armor is placed. Though some players would prefer not to appear constantly concealed beneath bandages, fortunately the true appearance of ethereals would not have to be entirely concealed due to some clever alpha texturing when it comes to the problem of equipping armor.}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Some people may dislike the idea of "intergalactic mummies", having seen the reaction to the similarly themed "alien" draenei.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Current model lacks face, which eliminates one of major character customization options.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Like goblins, ethereals have a fragmented society already shown to comprise several factions, some of these neutral or friendly to players and some outright hostile. Any playable ethereals could easily be a new faction, or a new form of the current friendly faction.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Ethereals have an outstanding conflict with the forces of the [[Void]], which have links the Burning Legion. This conflict might give them reason to seek aid from the Alliance or Horde in a future war.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Ethereals seem to be tied to the current events in Outland, which would have made the current expansion a good fit for them. Clearly, they were not chosen. Nevertheless, their nomadic nature and ability to travel between worlds using the Nether means they could always show up in a future expansion. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Ethereals have even appeared in [[Karazhan]], for instance.}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Their best bet for acquiring a city and starting zones in Azeroth would be a plot device like the draenei crash landing. Clearly, this idea has already been used, though alternatives may be found (a portal?).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Female models for this race do not currently exist in-game. Whether a race of energy-based beings would even have biological genders is a subject of debate. |
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| − | ::{{text|gray|-''Recent interviews reveal the Ethereals used to be a biological race. As such, they will have individuals that used to be biologically female before the transformation.}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Ethereals are largely indifferent towards the conflicts of mortals, and favor no race or faction above another. They currently have no incentive to join the Alliance or the Horde.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Supposedly possess the ability to change shape or become unconfined masses of pure energy. This would seem to give them an unfair advantage over other races.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|An ethereal's true form is not likely to be playable as it is [[elemental]] rather than humanoid. In their true forms they are an insubstantial beings of pure energy, so lack distinguishing features and cannot wear armor (technical difficulty). |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Although it could be used as a racial ability. Currently some class abilities allow classes that change the player's cosmetic appearance, and abilities, into "armorless" forms in appearance (angel-like, treants, beasts, demons, etc)''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|They are liars and scoundrels who will stop at nothing to pursue their mysterious aims. The ethereals have no care at all for the Burning Crusade. They would even play both sides of the conflict against each other if doing so would serve to further their own goals.<ref>{{ref book |author= BradyGames |authorlink= BradyGames |title = [[World of Warcraft The Burning Crusade Official Strategy Guide]] |isbn= 978-0-7440-0871-5 |pages=319}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Ethereals have multi-dimensional abilities. They move oddly through the air as if only part there, sometimes having the ability to blink, resist damage, or call strange weapons to their aid to help them in combat.<ref>{{ref book |author= BradyGames |authorlink= BradyGames |title = [[World of Warcraft The Burning Crusade Official Strategy Guide]] |isbn= 978-0-7440-0871-5 |pages=319}}</ref>|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasHeader|Join the Alliance?}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|A powerful "technological" race like the draenei or gnomes, which might suggest an affinity. At the same time, however, this similarity might make their coexistence within the same faction seem repetitive and unnecessary. Many draenei would also take issue with the ethereals' amoral attitude regarding the exploitation of draenei and naaru holy sites in [[Nagrand]] and [[Netherstorm]].|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The Horde appears to be lacking a race with a technological theme. However, technology goes against many of the Horde's principles, and the faction largely views the use of technology with disdain.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[More Magic and Mayhem]] |isbn=9781588469458 |pages=164}}</ref> Some nay-sayers do not appreciate the slow spread of technology. They see this new science as inherently destructive, and believe that left unchecked, technology will eventually lay waste to Azeroth.<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=78}}</ref> See [[Horde technology]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Ethereals in Netherstorm hold a tenuous friendship with the blood elves in that area. Of course, those blood elves are mostly minions of [[Kael'thas]] and do not represent the Horde at all.|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Furbolg]] == |
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| − | [[Image:Stillpine the Younger.jpg|thumb|right|''"Any gummy humans?"]] |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3'''''}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own [[Ursine|unique language]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own [[:Image:Timbermaw Hold.jpg|unique architectural style]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|"Ursa totemics are perhaps more likely than other furbolgs to move beyond their forests' borders and take on a life of adventure...Others make friends with night elf adventurers (or adventurers of other races) and find a common cause."<ref>{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=65}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|The [[Barkskin tribe]] of furbolgs united with the Alliance and the Horde in the [[Battle of Mount Hyjal]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|The furbolgs are an incredibly ancient race that existed even before the Titans even set foot on Azeroth .<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=85}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''This raises some questions as to their origin, and may work in their favor.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Furbolgs are widespread, and can be encountered in various zones across three separate Azerothian landmasses - [[Kalimdor]], [[Northrend]] and the [[Azuremyst Isles]]. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''It is therefore possible that they could be found elsewhere too.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Dartol's Rod of Transformation introduced new animations for Furblogs in 3.0.1 such as eating, using a bow and using objects like chests, ontop of standard animations such as sitting, lying down and dying.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|[[Profession trainers by skill|Profession]] and [[class trainers]] represented by this race are present in-game.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They have less than average intelligence. "They are not as intelligent as other races..."<ref name="ReferenceB">{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=10}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Furbolgs have long been friends of the night elves and regard the tauren with esteem. They are wary of all other races.<ref name="ReferenceB"/>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The Barkskin furbolgs are closely tied to [[Mount Hyjal]], which is currently an unused zone. This could be a good starting place for the furbolgs. Thanks to Blizzards' policy of separating of expansion areas from original content, there are few size constraints so dividing the mountain into two ample zones would certainly not be difficult. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''However, in [[Cataclysm]], Mount Hyjal will be a new zone.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The Alliance and Horde have attempted to get the furbolgs interested in being diplomatic messengers between them, but this rarely happens. Furbolgs are expanding their horizons, but they are less interested in Alliance/Horde relations than in their own problems.<ref>{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=149}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|After the war, emissaries from both the Alliance and the Horde approached the furbolgs and invited them into the affiliations, but they declined both. Perhaps it was their reluctance to choose between their friends, the night elves and the tauren. They do seem to be closer to the night elves, but they don't want to claim themselves the enemies of the tauren simply by association.<ref>{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=147}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Though refusing to join the Alliance or Horde at the present time, future events may lead them to join; or a separate tribe (the Barkskin, for example) may choose to accept the tauren or night elves' invitation.''}} <ref>{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=145}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against| They have no current female model. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Blizzard always makes new models for new races.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly For|A small band of cave-dwelling furbolgs in the Barrow Deeps pledged their allegiance to Tyrande Whisperwind after she saved their shaman from corruption. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''See [[:Image:FurbolgConvo.jpg|this reference]]. This group's fate — unlike the tribe she had previously saved from destruction in Ashenvale but fell to corruption in Felwood anyway — is unknown.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly For|The [[Stillpine]] Tribe has formed an alliance with the draenei.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly For|The Blackmaw Tribe was going to join the Alliance directly. They were pledging themselves to the Alliance in "Diplomacy by another means" in Azshara until the Horde ruined the negotiations.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly For|The Blackwood and Thistlefur tribes have been saved from corruption by alliance heroes}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly For|Furbolgs are historically a peaceful people, close to nature and friends of the night elves. Furbolgs have long been friends of the night elves. They visit the night elves in Ashenvale frequently, seeking guidance, camaraderie, and information.<ref>{{ref book |author= White Wolf |title= [[Alliance Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467737 |pages=10, 148, 149}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Furbolgs are one of the main races in the [[Alliance Player's Guide]]. They have strong connections to the Alliance although they are not yet members.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|[[Gorn One Eye]] of [[Timbermaw Hold]] mentions that the Horde is interested in potential furbolg allies and has tried to communicate with them. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Actually at [[Stillpine Hold]] the player will find a tauren's head, although this is probably only representative of that clan's feeling towards the Horde; Timbermaw Hold is unaffiliated with Stillpine Hold and it is possible for Horde players to become friendly or higher with them.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Furbolgs regard the tauren with esteem.<ref name="ReferenceB"/>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|The Foulweald Tribe has been destroyed by the horde}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|During the [[Third War]], [[Grom Hellscream]] and his [[Warsong clan]] killed a group of furbolgs in [[Ashenvale]] on the order of [[Neeloc Greedyfingers|a goblin]] in return for purchasing [[shredder]]s. The orcs then used the shredders to cut down much of the forest, also killing the furbolgs' allies the night elves.<ref>[[The Spirits of Ashenvale|WarCraft III -> The Spirits of Ashenvale]]</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Which simply means that tribe wouldn't join the Horde, but since many tribes exist, any of them could join.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Gnoll]] == |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3'''''}} |
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| − | [[Image:Hogger.jpg|thumb|Beware of the HOGGER!]] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Their primary language is currently [[Low Common]]{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as MoM - but what page? -->{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as MG - but what page? -->, but they could be given their own language ([[Gnoll (language)|Gnoll]]).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They have less than average intelligence. They are not very bright by human standards.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as W3Man - but what page? --> Though more intelligent than beasts, they tend to lack the finer reasoning of other sentient races. They are poor planners with little forethought and deficient leadership qualities.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=83}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|[[Sayge]], a Gnoll working for the [[independent]] [[Darkmoon Faire]], shows some spirituality and even amiability to player characters, like [[Miblon Snarltooth]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Gnolls have been seen employed by various organizations, with pirates such as the [[Bloodsail Buccaneers]], and evil corporations such as the [[Venture Co.]]}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Undead gnolls (an example of which is the [[Rot Hide gnoll]]s) could have broken their bonds with the Scourge and have Forsaken-type lore. However, this would only really make them an extension of the Forsaken race...}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Females of this race do not currently exist in-game.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Do not currently possess their own style of architecture/buildings, though they did in Warcraft III.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Little evidence of civilization.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Mostly known as ruthless, cutthroat mercenaries.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Many Alliance and Horde quests involve killing gnolls.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|They have no love for other races, preferring to eat rather than work with them. Any alliances made will last only as long as the gnolls are well fed or are cowed with displays of force. As carnivores, gnolls consider all creatures as food, including members of their own race. Hunger, not gold or magic, is what motivates them.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=50}}</ref>|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|"More often than not...they join the Horde".<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=82}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|The tauren have a history of conflict with the gnolls, as the [[Palemane]] tribe disrespected all attempts of tauren communication in Mulgore ({{quest|Sharing the Land}}), and they declare war or the [[Woodpaw]], as they are a threat to Camp Mojache ({{quest|War on the Woodpaw}}).|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Kobolds]] == |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3'''''}} |
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| − | [[Image:Kobold.png|thumb|right|''"The same thing we do every night, Pinky — Try to take over the world!"'']] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Kobolds possess less than average intelligence. They are not too bright.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=95}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|With very little lore present, there could be a creative way to add kobolds into either side.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Rare are the exceptional kobolds that leave their tunnels behind, striking out on a life of adventure. Most of these have a wanderlust they cannot otherwise sate; others feel the pull of riches more keenly than their brethren, and realize that adventure may be the best way to get what they need.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=95}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Females of this race do not currently exist in-game.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Kobolds prefer to remain among their own kind. Many have a fear of the world above ground and of the races that live there. They are comfortable with their existence in the mines, chipping away with their picks and admiring each other’s candles.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=95}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Kobolds are cowardly and pathetic by nature, and considered by most adventurers to be more of a nuisance than a threat.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Friendly kobolds have possibly been raised by night elves and other races.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=58}}</ref> Though ruled by fear, heroic kobolds emerge from time to time.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=58}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Kobolds have conflicts with the humans of Stormwind and the dwarves of Khaz Modan. They have infested a number of mines in [[Elwynn Forest]] and [[Loch Modan]], and some kobolds conspire with the [[Defias Brotherhood]].|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|[[Subjugator Devo]] makes the Kobold of Stonetalon Mountains servants of the Horde, though he does later call them allies. It is possible by treating the conquered tribe as allies could make the kobold join the Horde. On the other hand the Kobold may attack the Horde for conquering one of their tribes.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|The tauren would be particularly tetchy about letting such verminous burrowers into their fold. Kobolds take a liking to mining, which the tauren find unacceptable as shown by their reaction to dwarven mining at [[Bael Modan]] in the Barrens.|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Mo'arg]] == |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3'''''}} |
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| − | [[Image:Taragaman.jpg|thumb|Gigantic, muscular and spikey. And that's only the females.]] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|A raging felguard is reckless, but not stupid. It coordinates well with its allies, and usually obeys orders.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=69}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They do not have a unique language. They share the language of all demons and warlock familiars, [[Eredun]] (Demonic).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Possible Forsaken-type lore - as the downtrodden cannon fodder of the Burning Legion, what if a few felguards or other mo'arg variants threw in their lot with the mortals? This is not unlikely as some demons are already leaving the Legion to join Illidan, mo'arg among them. Alternatively, mo'arg could be revealed to have a history similar to that of the draenei — namely, that they were once a non-demonic race and only a large portion of them joined the Legion. The draenei, after all, are little more than non-demonic eredar; perhaps there are non-demonic mo'arg out there somewhere.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Females of this race do not currently exist in-game.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Do not currently possess their own style of architecture/buildings. Then again, as those encountered thus far are only troops within the Burning Legion war machine there is no reason why they should. It is possible that free mo'arg may have a degree of architectural skill. }} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They are a "[[Demon]]"-type creature in-game, not Humanoid (with [[Taragaman the Hungerer]] being the only exception).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|'''All''' mo'arg so far encountered are [[neutral evil]].<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=68}}</ref> However, many Forsaken undead bear a similar disposition.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Felguard are not given playable rules in the rpg for being too powerful. They start out about as powerful as a level 9 to level 12 character.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Felguard range about 8 ft or more. Tauren males, the largest playable character models are 8 ft tall, according to the World of Warcraft manual.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Felguard are currently functioning as a Warlock pet.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|They are demons, and thus almost every mortal on Azeroth hates them. Also, unlike the Forsaken, it would appear that they joined the Legion of their own free will.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|The draenei would be particularly tetchy about a group of demons joining the Alliance, "friendly" or otherwise, and especially as they are still hostile to the orcs. The night elves would share a similar view on the mo'arg, as they have suffered immensely in the past at the hands of demons. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''It should be noted that Draenei themselves were seen in an identical way before the Burning Crusade, and as such Mo'arg can be subject to similar change. Indeed, their name bears some similarity to name of Draenei homeworld, so both races might come from the same planet and share much of their history.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|As a race that has had a similar experience in the past{{Citation needed}}, the orcs may consider accepting repentant or uncorrupted mo'arg (if they exist) into the Horde. In any case, the blood elves and the Forsaken undead may not be so heavily opposed to demons as many other mortal races would be - though as their archenemies were corrupted by demons, they may certainly think twice. After Varimathras turned on the Horde, Thrall will probably be less likely to accept demons into the Horde.|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Murloc]] == |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3'''''}} |
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| − | [[Image:Murloc.png|thumb|''"Aaaaaughibbrgubugbugrguburgle!"'']] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|[[Nerglish]], though not unique to the murlocs (it is shared with other races of the sea), is not spoken by any current playable races. Therefore, it would certainly be suitable as a playable murloc language.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Murlocs are widespread, and can be encountered near virtually every large body of water.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own unique architectural style.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Murlocs have undoubtedly high humorous value in World of Warcraft's pop culture.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Murlocs have average intelligence.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=11}}</ref><ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/misc/murloclore/murlocs.html</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''This is also shown in the orc demo campaign in The Frozen Throne. The murlocs who worshipped the [[Zar'jira|Sea Witch]] showed intelligence and even had dialogue.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Are in great need of help, since the [[mur'gul]]s are running rampant through their habitat. They might just share some of their ancient secrets in exchange for help.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Trade seems to be important for murlocs. Several people of the Alliance and the Horde have learned to trade with them; using shells as a form of currency.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Murlocs can breathe underwater indefinitely.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=138}}</ref> Underwater breathing could give murlocs an unfair advantage over other races unless Blizzard gave a water breathing race to both factions; though the undead do have an extended underwater breathing ability.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|[[Metzen]]'s said "not [[soon]]", though this statement was made in 2007. With the second expansion arriving within the year, "soon" may be coming around.<ref>http://dccomics.com/media/podcasts/DCComics_2007-07-28_Wow_Its_World_of_WarCraft_San_Diego_Comic_Con_2007.mp3</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Females of this race may already exist in game, but it would be difficult to tell as there is a minimal amount of sexual dimorphism (only the length and shape of the head-fin and back-fin indicates gender).<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=135}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Murlocs are [[independent]]. Murlocs hate all other races, though they occasionally work with powerful aquatic races (like naga) out of fear or misguided religious fervor. Each murloc tribe has its own agenda, though scholars don't agree on whether these agendas are ever more than just existing and killing anyone who comes close. Every once in a while, a murloc leaves the tribe to embark upon adventure, but a murloc joining the Alliance or Horde is unheard of.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=11}}</ref> They hate living above the waves and hate dealing with land people.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=136}}</ref> They are unerringly hostile to all sapient beings they encounter.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Though murlocs can breathe air, they cannot remain out of water for long. Their skin is scaled like a fish and requires moisture to stay supple. Without daily immersion it dries and cracks, causing intense pain. This is why their villages are built along the shore — every murloc spends part of the day underwater, as much for survival as for enjoyment. Murlocs must immerse themselves in water for at least an hour per day. A murloc who spends a day without immersing itself in water becomes dehydrated.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=133, 138}}</ref> Murlocs dry out if they remain out of water for extended periods of time, they can die if out of water for a week. They must be periodically doused with at least a gallon of water every few hours to prevent damage, or submerge and rest to heal damage received from drying out. The race is not known for stealth, infiltration (apart from the nightcrawlers), or traveling far from shore. The difficulty with dry land requires some effort to circumvent, particularly if the murloc must travel a large distance through desert or dry plains.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=63}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''However, one murloc nightcrawler - [[Yshmeel]] - is as comfortable on land as in water. If his adaptation becomes more widespread across the murloc population, it could solve this issue.''}}<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=58}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Murlocs don’t wear much. They do wear armlets and bracers and necklaces and belts, all ornamented with shells and teeth and bits of stone or metal.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=134}}</ref> A murloc’s webbed hands and feet make it impossible for them to wear rings, gloves or boots.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=64}}</ref> Only a few with rank wear cloths draped across a shoulder or wrapped around their neck (below the gills). Headdresses are common — they have no hair to get in the way and often arrange spines and spikes and shells and rocks about their heads, held in place by seaweed or twine or leather straps or even metal wire. The few who trade with people sometimes wear loincloths and shawls as a concession to human modesty.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=134}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Technically draenei, trolls, and tauren don't use boots either.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Murlocs live in independent [[tribe]]s, each tribe to its own village of usually six to twelve individuals.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=135}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=63}}</ref> While there are exceptions and some tribes do live in more than one village,<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=140}}</ref> a single tribe would hardly be enough for a playable race.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The White Shark tribe has more frequent dealings with surface-dwellers than many other murloc [[clan]]s. They trade with the Alliance town of [[Valgarde]] in [[Northrend]], and as such appear to be one of the few tribes that deals with the races of the land. Nevertheless, they may only ''tolerate'' Valgarde's presence.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=137}}</ref> Strangers rarely visit their village of K's'litain (or any murloc village) but those who show strength and wisdom are sometimes tolerated. Those who seem weak or foolish are attacked and killed.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=140}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''A single tribe/village usually has only has 6-12 individuals. The White Shark tribe is exceptional in that it has 130 members (or is hosting more than one tribe, a [[clan]]).<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=137, 140}}</ref> However, this is still hardly enough to be a playable race. They also seem to be a bit too hostile to other races to be playable, despite allowing trade occasionally.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Murlocs in the Alliance are unheard of.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=11}}</ref>|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Murlocs in the Horde are unheard of.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=11}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Murlocs were responsible for driving the Darkspear trolls from the [[Echo Isles]], and killing their leader [[Sen'jin]].<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=11}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Those were Murlocs under control of the Sea Witch. There are other Murloc tribes.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Naga]] == |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne'''''}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own unique language, [[Nazja]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own unique architectural style.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Naga already have graphical support for utilizing equipment, most upper and lower body armor (although this doesn't appear to be implemented very well) and weapons (minus helmets).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Naga are widespread, and can be encountered on virtually every coastline.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Naga have a racial capital, [[Nazjatar]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Male naga have less than average intelligence, and naga women have greater than average intelligence. Naga men are larger and stronger than women, but not as intelligent or mentally forceful. Naga women are more intelligent than men and tend toward leadership, but they are physically weaker.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=13}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|In a concept art of [[Booty Bay]], numerous buildings were marked with the word "Naga Entrances".<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[The Art of World of Warcraft]] |isbn=9780744007251 |pages=157}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Possible Forsaken-type lore. The invention of a new naga tribe against Azshara and the Old Gods is always possible, as Blizzard has made lore adjustments in the past, and we've seen what Metzen can do.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Being able to breathe underwater for long periods of time would not necessarily be an unfair advantage, especially as the [[Forsaken]] already have a similar ability.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|They have a past connection with the [[Old Gods]]{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as Sund - but what page? --> (if they are still connected is unknown) and some have sided with [[Illidan]], notorious enemies of both the Alliance and Horde.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Naga are dark creatures, evil and cunning. A naga might join forces with a being of another race in order to serve her own ends, however, much as Lady Vashj did with Illidan and his forces. Naga are selfish creatures, though, and think only of their own (and their race’s) dominance. Their minds have little room for charity or kindness. A naga that renounced his or her evil ways would be a unique individual indeed.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=106}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Naga serve their own purposes and are united in their efforts to return their race to glory. All others — Alliance, Horde, Scourge, Legion and all the rest — are either tools to further this goal or obstacles that must be destroyed.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=13}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Neither the Alliance nor the Horde will welcome them. Neither the Alliance nor the Horde is willing to grant the naga shelter or succor — not that the accursed aquatic elves would seek such boons.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=54}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|So far all playable races have been bipedal, as naga have no legs, rather a snake-like limb, it could introduce technical difficulties in reworking the WoW code for the new animations, abilities and clothing.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Cooperation between the naga and the night elves is possible as shown in a the [[Warcraft III: the Frozen Throne]] mission: [[The Brothers Stormrage]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They would sooner accept the night elves as masters than join the Horde.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=73}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Their attitude may have changed when blood elves joined the horde.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The naga were all [[highborne elves]] before their transformation at the Sundering.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|The Alliance elicits nothing but rage in the minds of the naga. Their former brethren, the night elves, still thrive on the continent, and have not forgotten their grudges with the naga. Their blatant hatred of the night elves is only rivaled by the night elves’ feelings for them. Tyrande Whisperwind is highly respected within the Alliance, her hatred and distrust of the naga has spread to the other races.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=73}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Blood elves and naga, both cursed descendents of the night elves and both users of arcane magic, are not welcome in Alliance lands.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=66}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Though the Alliance's opinion of the naga was originally entirely shaped by night elf sentiments (hatred mainly, due to the nagas' betrayal of the Kaldorei in the [[War of the Ancients]]), aggressive naga behaviour towards the Alliance and subsequent retaliation (as shown in the quest {{quest|Stormwind Ho!|Stormwind Ho!}}) has certainly solidified a negative opinion within the Alliance. |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|The nagas and blood elves allied during the aftermath of the Third War.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Horde and naga share a common enemy Night elves. This could be used to tie them into Horde.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The naga mindset and background is similar to the blood elves and Forsaken undead. They also share the same views on the arcane as their fellow Highborne exiles, the blood elves. Blood elves get along well with the naga — with whom they share Highborne ancestry.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=15}}</ref> However, the only naga that have joined with blood elves are those that traveled to Outland.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=119}}</ref><ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/encyclopedia/487.xml</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They have changed much physically, like the Forsaken, and are also viewed as evil by their former brethren.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Kael's [[blood elves]] are currently allied to [[Vashj]]'s naga. It would therefore not be too difficult to imagine the blood elves of Azeroth taking a similar course of action, though it may require an amount of retconning or new lore to fit, due the contrasting beliefs of the two blood elven factions. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''In [[Patch 2.4]] [[Kael'Thas]] broke his alliance with [[Illidan Stormrage]] and attacked Silvermoon and was killed at [[Magister's Terrace]] '''because he sided with the [[Burning legion]]'''. Since the Naga are allied with Illidan, the chances of this relationship remaining healthy are slim.}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|The races of the Horde are met with derisiveness from the naga; they would have no part of the Horde even if invited to join. They find the spiritual natures of these races worthy of disrespect. The naga consider the Horde to be nothing more than barbaric, weak-minded fools. They would sooner accept the night elves as masters than join the Horde.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=73}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Though this doesn't mean a possible rebel tribe couldn't possess a different opinion on the Horde. Besides the fact, the Blood Elves have since joined the horde after this statement was made. Its not clear what Naga would say about the Horde now that the Blood Elves have joined.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3'''''}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own unique language, [[Nerubian (language)|Nerubian]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Had unique architecture.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Nerubian classes have speciated into dfferent sub races like [[Nerubian Vizier]]s and [[Nerubian warrior]]s.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Brann speculated that if the Lich King could be defeated nerubians could join either side.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Fanatic hatred of the Scourge might lead them to join the Horde or the Alliance.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Nerubians have higher than average intelligence. Nerubians are smart.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=44}}</ref> Nerubians are physically and mentally superior to most humanoids.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=146}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They once had their own unique architectural style. After the [[War of the Spider]] the Scourge used this style for their own architecture, so it is no longer unique only to the Nerubians.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=143}}</ref>)}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Considered a [[creature class]] in the rpg, a classification considered naturally more powerful than regular races.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|The [[tuskarr]] war with the nerubians. As the tuskarr are neutral to both the Horde and Alliance, this could cause problems should nerubians decide to join either group.}}{{Citation needed}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Nerubians are humongous. The average [[worker]] averages 10 feet in height fully standing, with a spider body roughly 8 feet in diameter. Warriors are larger, ranging between 10 feet and 12 feet tall, and 10 feet in diameter. Seers are larger still, reaching almost 15 feet in height and 13 feet in diameter.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=142}}</ref> Spiderlords are 18-20 feet tall.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=208}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Nerubians are cruel and xenophobic,<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=146}}</ref> and like their [[silithid]] relatives are hostile to all races.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=44}}</ref> They are a depleted and embittered people. Most live in Northrend and shun all contact with outsiders — indeed, they attack intruders on sight, viewing all creatures not of their kind with suspicion.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=44}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Nerubians tend toward evil; they have always been ruthless and aggressive, and since the fall of the Spider Kingdom these traits are more pronounced.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=44}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Unlikely to appear even as a non-playable race in any expansion after Wrath of the Lich King.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Brann Bronzebeard bought a document written by [[Hazu'Asnab]] in Gadgetzan along with some artifacts taken from the scourge. If scourge artifacts were presented along with the document, he was allowed neutrality with any nerubian city for a few days. He was able to use it to "befriend" nerubians of the [[Sundered Monolith]]. He believes that the Alliance and nerubians could unite against their mutual enemy: the Scourge. This would only be possible through the use of papers like [[Brann's document]].<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=141,142}}</ref> }} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Even though they had the opportunity to cooperate with Baelgun's dwarves and possibly defeat the weakened King Arthas (and thus the Scourge) when he entered the nerubian Old Kingdom, instead the nerubians decided to take on ''all'' the trespassers into their territory, earning the enmity of the dwarven expedition as well as contributing to Arthas' success. Granted Baelgun's dwarves do not have any document that would allow the Nerubians to trust them, as Brann does.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Thematically, the nerubians would fit in well with the Forsaken though it is unlikely that nerubians would get along with the Forsaken due to the latter's undead nature. However, they both share a fanatical hatred of the Scourge as they were both heavily affected by the Lich King's machinations. At least [[Mael Shelub|one]] also works with the Horde.|last=}} |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 1'''''}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own architectural style.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|The King of the Ogres quest in Outland and [[Brewfest]] Gordok ogres, proves that both Alliance & Horde can work well with Ogres.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Ogres can be found virtually everywhere on Azeroth and Outland, and can survive in many habitats other races would never even consider.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Adult ogres can be between 6'5" - 7'5" (males) and 6'2" - 7'2" (females).<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=19}}</ref> Shorter than the ingame tauren males (8 ft tall). |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Anything in between that range would be prefect size for a player race.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Ogres can be found almost anywhere on Azeroth and Outland, and can survive in many habitats other races would never even consider. They could easily fit into almost any expansion.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Ogres have been present in every installment of the franchise.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Ogres have less than average intelligence. That having been said, [[ogre magi]] have greater than average intelligence.<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=26, 28}}</ref> A few ogres are notably more intelligent than others (some ogre magi or the [[Ogri'la]] for example).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Considered a [[creature class]] in the rpg, a classification considered naturally more powerful than regular races.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Females of this race do not currently exist in-game and have only been seen in an illustration from the [[Warcraft: Orcs and Humans]] instruction manual.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Ogres, like draenei, humans and night elves, have suffered at the hands of orcs in the past, which could potentially give them reason to unite with the Alliance against the Horde. Nevertheless, the reformation of the Horde into an honorable force of "good" may have dissolved some of the old animosity.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Historic feud with the Alliance. However, this is interchangeable, as blood elves had a historic feud with the Horde prior to joining them.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The Laughing Skull Clan, an ogre-led clan, managed to betray the Horde and join the Alliance at one point in Warcraft II. However [[Mogor the Ogre]], their leader, although still alive in Outland, is hostile to everyone.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|After the Second War, numerous ogres were enslaved by the Alliance and forced to fight one another in gladiatorial arenas. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''However, this seems to differ little from their treatment by the orcs of the early Horde.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Members of the Alliance generally view ogres as savages and enemies.<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=28}}</ref> |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly For|Stonemaul ogres are already members of the Horde, and contributed greatly to the Horde Navy's current revival, as the builders of [[Juggernaught]]s.<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=190}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''They have a population of approximately 480 ogres.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=37}}</ref> This amount is remarkably lower than that of the [[Darkspear Tribe]], who are playable despite having a small population (9,580 by RPG estimates).''}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly For|Some orcs treated ogres with respect: Orgrim Doomhammer was rather fond of his ogre bodyguards.{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as ToD - but what page? -->. Cho'gall was the leader of an entire orc clan as was Mogor. While the Ogre-Mage Dentarg was one of Ner’zhul closest confidant and an important member of the mostly defunct Shadowmoon clan. }} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|People like [[Lizzarik]] and [[Jorb]] supply weapons to the [[Horde]] on a daily basis.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|The Mok'Nathal clan is composed of both Orcs and Ogres.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Though most ogres were slaves of the early Horde, some clans became members willingly when they were freed from the [[Gronn]]{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as RotH - but what page? -->. Some clans like the Stonemaul, are rejoining the Horde willingly; feeling that there is a bond between the orcs and themselves.<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=26, 156, 157}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Though his predecessor disliked the Horde, under the leadership of the half-ogre [[Rexxar]] the [[Stonemaul]] clan joined the Horde and remain allies to the present day.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|It is possible that as both races were enslaved by the Alliance after the Second War that these ogres may consider the orcs punished suitably for their crimes, and that the similar experiences of the orcs could help them to relate to the suffering the ogres have experienced. Others may just remember the fun they had under the horde.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Blood elves and Forsaken undead may protest against ogres who have already joined the Horde, and any who join the Horde later, due to conflicts with them. The [[Crushridge]] ogres are targets of [[Forsaken]] agents from [[Tarren Mill]] because of the ogres' possession of the [[Crown of Will]], and the artifact's effect prevents the banshees from retaking control of the ogres' minds, thereby the Forsaken thus regret the decision of using them in the first place. Ogres fought the blood elves too in the Second War, and numerous blood elves consider the ogres to be savages, useful only for miscellaneous mockery. Still, their opinions of lesser races have always been particularly cruel...{{Citation needed}} |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''This is not entirely true. Inside the Stonemaul ogre camp, Brackenwall Village, Blood Elves are getting along just fine with Ogres as seen by [[Balandar Brightstar]]. Not to mention the fact the Blood Elves were besieged by Trolls in the Second War as well, and get along fine with them now. Also, after what has happened in Undercity, Sylvannas and her Forsaken are on a tight leash with Thrall, leading some to wonder if she would have a say at all to protest against Ogres.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Ogres often pledge allegiance to whoever can best their previous leaders, such as the case of the Stonemaul (when Rexxar came), the Gordok (on any Tribute Run of Dire Maul North) or the Bladespire and Bloodmaul (when the Gronn are slain, the player is declared King or Queen of the Ogres). The Horde are based closer to more Ogre Tribes than the Alliance in Azeroth, though position in Outland is debatable.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|"Some orc scholars believe that the ogres were once intelligent and the dominant species of Draenor before the orcs rose to power. Orcs ruthlessly conquered ogre territory, enslaving or killing the ogres as they went; the war between the two races lasted quite a while, fueled by corruption from demonic forces. Soon the ogres were broken, the race either forced into exile or enslaved and used in experiments. To this day, most ogres hate orcs with a passion, remembering the wars they fought against each other."<ref>{{ref book |author= Bennie, Scott |coauthors= Richard Farrese, Bob Fitch |title= [[Horde Player's Guide]] |isbn= 9781588467720 |pages=156}}</ref> |
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| − | [[Image:Twopandaren.jpg|thumb|right|''"I bring Panda-monium!"'']] |
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| − | {{text|#AAAAAA|'''''First seen in Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne'''''}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly For|There are multiple references by Blizzard to the possibility of pandaren appearing in-game as a playable race: |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''"Do pandarens exist in World of Warcraft? Maybe they will be found in the beta or retail version of the game and maybe they will be granted a special place in an expansion."'' <ref>[http://news.thottbot.com/index.php?search=Pandaren#340747 Katricia]</ref>}} |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Lead Game Designer Jeff Kaplan directly addressed the Pandaren in this [http://www.xfire.com/cms/xf_e3_2006 xfire video interview]. He says the Pandaren were definitely in consideration, are one of Blizzard's favorite races, but were not chosen for the Burning Crusade expansion because they didn't fit well with Outland.''}} |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''"It's probably also worth mentioning in passing that other journalists, when mentioning the ex-April-Fools-joke Pandaren Empire to Blizzard staff, got a surprisingly cagey response... "'' <ref>{{ref web |
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| − | |author=[http://www.eurogamer.net/archive.php?author=95 Kieron Gillen] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have their own unique architectural style made from [[bambus]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Since they are very much unknown, they are flexible, and probably could easily fit somewhere in [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They have a unique language, [[Pandaren (language)|Pandaren]].}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Their isolated culture has limited their exposure to intellectual stimulation.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=16}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Do not currently exist in World of Warcraft, though there are references to the race in-game.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They have a settlement in the Stonetalon Mountains, and there is a zone-sized [[West of Stonetalon Mountains|unused area]] on the map at the west end of the Stonetalon range. Pandaria is said to be located on an island somewhere out at sea (though no specific location is given). ([[Pandaren#Pandaren:_Lore_from_the_Warcraft_RPG|WoW RPG]])}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Lore found in the RPG books (over which Chris Metzen holds final approval) states that the pandaren have overall good relations with most races of the Alliance and Horde (with the notable exceptions of the blood elves, trolls, and the Forsaken, whom they believe are evil).<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Their distrust of magic could be an issue, considering most races still practice arcane magic.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Few pandaren ever leave Pandaria, and those who do are just visiting Kalimdor and have no intentions to stay.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=21}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=205}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Pandaren who befriend either Horde or Alliance races will defend their companions against whatever threat, even members of the opposing side, but as a society they are [[independent]] and totally neutral. Pandaren encountered outside the Barrens are wanderers and travelers, belonging to no affiliation.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=21,22}}</ref> The pandaren nation has decided to remain neutral, and they appreciate some of the other independent races' reasons for standing safely in the middle.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref> Though they have aided both Horde and Alliance in matters of great importance,<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15}}</ref> it is unlikely that the pandaren will ever choose to involve themselves in the conflict on more than an individual scale. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Pandaren Brewmasters are one of the "[[:category:Neutral heroes|neutral hero]]" units of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. They chose no specific sides, but could be hired as mercenaries ([[tavern]]s), or by other means ([[Chen Stormstout]]), defining the pandaren race's [[independent]] status in later lore. Chen Stormstout is a neutral ally in the Warcraft TCG, and can be used by Horde or Alliance, showing his continued neutral status.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Pandaren as a whole do not join other factions (though they may help other factions out). If other races prove themselves able to follow pandaren ways, the pandaren may allow them into their empire.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref> It's unlikely that the Alliance or Horde would break apart to join an empire. It's also unlikely that individual races would leave their allies to join an empire.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Only a few pandaren have been encountered by Horde and Alliance. These have included the famous brewmasters, and a few warriors, shamans and wardancers. A few feral Pandaren have been seen as well. The rest of the pandaren live in the isolated and insular reaches of Pandaria cut off from the rest of the world. Because these few pandaren move outside of most pandaren's isolated culture, and interact with other races, they walk outside of their culture's normal ways. A race of mostly brewmasters would not be viable as a playable race, and the main empire has not had contact with either faction and remains isolated. The nation remains undiscovered to this day.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=21}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=16, 205}}</ref>{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as MoM - but what page? -->|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Their outlook meshes well with the Alliance, and '''most''' of the few pandaren in Kalimdor are found in the company of Alliance races. Several (a small fighting force) helped the Alliance fight the blood elves on their way to Outland and Northrend <ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=22,75}}</ref> (this is likely a reference to the pandaren brewmaster and mercenaries of [[Garithos' Elite Guard]] in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne who attempted to stop Kael's blood elves from escaping Dalaran). Of the Alliance races, they are particularly fond of the Ironforge dwarves, and citizens of Theramore (especially half-elves,<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref><ref>[[Descent]]</ref> whom they find to be similarly minded and ideal traveling partners). Gnomes and pandaren have the same philosophy when it comes to problem solving.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref> Pandaren are often found in the company of dwarves in the Eastern Kingdoms,<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15}}</ref> and many have made journeys to Khaz Modan.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15}}</ref> Being a race that honors their ancestors as well, they aid the dwarves in their search for titan artifacts when they can.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref> Pandaren are also friends with the night elves,<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15}}</ref> and the beliefs of the druidic night elves and pandaren are currently similar. This could allow them to become allies again in the future.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=76}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=54}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Shamanism and druidism - which are both found in the cultures of several Alliance races - mesh well with pandaren philosophy and their practice of geomancy. In many ways their faith mirrors the ancient beliefs of the night elves.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15}}</ref> Some circles of pandaren culture are similar to shamanism or druidism.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|While the pandaren are old allies of the night elves, and even have friends among them,<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15}}</ref> they refused to commit to the Alliance despite their ancient connections.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=54}}</ref> Whatever their relation to the Alliance, it does not seem that the pandaren will join the humans, elves and other Alliance races in their struggle against the Horde.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=16}}</ref> They feel the Alliance gives too much weight to politics, treaties and arcane magic (although apparently its not so much arcane magic they have a problem with, but rather obsession with magic.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=204}}</ref>) The Alliance is unnecessarily complicated for the pandaren. For the pandaren, the internal politics of the Alliance are another noisome formality they must endure while learning all they can of the races that occupy the land.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title= [[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=16}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|[[Chen Stormstout|One pandaren]] killed [[Daelin Proudmoore]], the leader of [[Kul Tiras]]. |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|Nearly same beliefs, there is far more shamans than in Alliance (only one race in Alliance use shamanism, and this is the quite new school for them. Also, number of draenei is far less than orcs, trolls or tauren.) and same number of druids.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|While pandaren are neutral in the affairs of Horde and Alliance, they have aided both sides in matters of great importance. However, most Pandaren are found with the alliance{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as A&HC - but what page? -->,<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15, 16}}</ref> learning all they can of the races that occupy the land.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15}}</ref> Though some feel at home around the Horde<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=22}}</ref>(at least in the past) Whatever their relation to the Alliance, the pandaren will not join them in their struggle against the Horde.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=15}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''The reference applies to a period just after The Frozen Throne, [[Timeline (RPG Books Chronology)]]. There is no mention of any involvement of Pandaren with the Horde in [[Dark Factions]] (set just before The Burning Crusade). It only discusses their involvement with the Alliance, and observing other races through their connections to the Alliance. Have things changed? Are there still Pandaren that feel at home around the Horde in the present? Is there enough for a playable race for the Horde?''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The blood elves and Forsaken have too much reliance on arcane magic, as do some orcs and trolls. However, most orcs and tauren shun this type of power, as do the Pandaren.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|[[Chen Stormstout]], an independent and "neutral hero" pandaren brewmaster, assisted the [[Horde]] & Jaina Proudmoore against various threats in Durotar. However, it appears this was only temporary, as Chen hasn't been heard from in a long time. He has remained neutral in present times according to the TCG}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|They believe the Horde is formed of races in the midst of healing. The Horde needs to find themselves before pandaren would be willing to allow anyone else to join their fold...<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Some neutral pandaren have already battled the Horde, sometimes alongside the Alliance.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=8, 62}}</ref> Most pandaren outside of the Pandaren Empire or the Barren's settlement are found in the company of the Alliance, usually in Bael Modan, Theramore, and Khaz Modan.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=22,75}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=16}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Pandaren do not care much for the blood elves or Forsaken.<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref> They find all jungle trolls puzzling, as they view them as practicing divine magic, but for evil purposes, which doesn't coincide with the pandaren philosophy (geomancy).<ref>{{ref book |author=Metzen, Chris |authorlink=Chris Metzen |coauthors=Bob Fitch, Luke Johnson, Seth Johnson, Mur Lafferty, James Maliszewski |title=[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]] |isbn=9781588460639 |pages=75}}</ref> They apparently view the troll practice of "voodoo" as evil. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''It should also be pointed out that in the [[Alliance & Horde Compendium]], no distinction is made between jungle trolls or the "kinder" tribe of Darkspear trolls by the pandaren. If they have changed their views on jungle trolls or not is unknown.''}} |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''That is possible that they can be used as somewhat neutral race - which can interact with both Horde and Alliance, but helping one faction and increasing their reputation will decrease reputation to another.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | == [[Quilboar]] == |
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| − | [[Image:Quilboarpair.jpg|thumb|right|Piggy duo: Babe and Ramboar.]] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The (demi)god of the quilboar, Agamaggan, aided the other demigods and the mortal races against the Burning Legion in ancient times. Could this bring the races together somehow?}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Quilboar have less than average intelligence (somewhere between ogres and other less intelligent races). They are neither quick-witted nor pleasant.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=18}}</ref> Despite their low intelligence, quilboar possess good common sense.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=112}}</ref> }} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Quilboar rarely wear clothes or armor on their upper body. They wear mainly tattered pants.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=17}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Almost from birth, young quilboar are indoctrinated with teachings of hatred for other sapient species. Quilboar are fiercely territorial and attack most other species on sight. Their mentality leaves little room for alliance with other races.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=82}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=17}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|The race is usually [[Alignment|lawful evil]], and does not get along with good-aligned races.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=111}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|The quilboar tribes living in Razorfen Kraul and Razorfen Downs are currently allied with The Scourge, [[Death's Head]] and [[Razorfen]] tribes.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|A chunk of the quilboars' ancestral land was taken from them by the Horde, possibly providing a motive for the quilboar to join the Alliance in opposition to the Horde. However, the same could be said of the Alliance (Bael Modan as an example).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Quilboar are '''exclusively''' found in [[Horde]] territory in [[Central Kalimdor]]; mostly in the Barrens, with some living in Durotar or Mulgore{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as LoM - but what page? --><ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=82}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=111}}</ref> and following the game's mechanics it is unlikely that Blizzard would create a starting area for the Alliance within Horde controlled territory. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''There is no evidence in lore or in-game of the quilboar existing anywhere near Alliance territories.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|As a race quilboar hate all other sapient races,<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=82}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=121}}</ref> they are fiercely territorial and attack most species on sight.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=17}}</ref> The quilboar poses a threat to the Alliance, especially at Bael Modan, though are currently more occupied with their skirmishes with the Horde.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=28}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''This discredits the previous theory that their hostility to the Alliance was a mere gameplay mechanic, or strictly limited to the corrupted quilboar of the [[Death's Head]] and [[Razorfen]] tribe.''}}|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Mangletooth is captured quilboar in Camp Taurajo and not actually a Horde member according to the quest lore, however he able to work with players to get revenge on the ones that betrayed him. He is flagged as a Horde PvP NPC for some reason, although he is not technically a member of the Horde.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Rexxar, half-ogre champion of the Horde killed many quilboar when population numbers became a problem for the Horde. Quilboar have not forgiven the Horde for this transgression, and hold bitter resentment against anyone allied with the Horde.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=120, 121}}</ref> They have hatred especially the tauren and the orcs whom they believe to be trespassing on their ancestral lands.|last=}} |
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| − | [[Image:satyr.png|thumb|''"Claws, horns, hooves, what are we saying? Is this [[Diablo]]?"'']] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They are a fully realized playable race in the RPG in Dark Factions. Although they are aligned with the Burning Legion, and not Horde or Alliance.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Satyrs have average intelligence. Satyr are possessed of a dark cunning,<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=117}}</ref> but their senses are too wild to remain focused for long.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=20}}</ref> They sometimes revert to their bestial nature.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They do not have a unique language. they share the language of all demons and warlock familiars, [[Eredun]] (Demonic) and whatever the language of their native race is. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Player races can already speak Demonic while under the influence of [[Curse of Tongues]]. Thus the language would probably not be used for any thing else.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Their architecture style is generally similar to the night elf style. They live in ruins scattered throughout northern Kalimdor and Desolace; satyrs prefer places of corruption to make their homes, such as Felwood and certain areas of Darkshore.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=122}}</ref> They live in ancient night elf ruins, tend tainted moon wells corrupted with demonic energy, have [[corrupted ancient]]s and [[corrupted ancient protector]]s.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=90}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=122, 184}}</ref> They have few "unique" buildings of their own.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Some satyrs seem to have left the Burning Legion, appearing to have turned against it, though such satyr joined other organizations which are opposed to the Horde and Alliance, such as the [[Illidari]]. However, even these may still be working to further the Burning Legions goals — knowingly or unknowingly.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=122}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=90}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Due to their lack of backup and resources, they would certainly need help were they to ever intend to make any impact on the world, or to carry out an important quest.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|When you complete Zenn Foulhoof's quest, he says ''"Who would have ever guessed that I, Zenn Foulhoof, would have a night elf to do my bidding? Certainly not me! But so it goes...this beloved world of ours is full of surprises."'' An ironic hint by Blizzard?}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Females of this race do not currently exist in-game, though they exist in the RPG.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Satyr sometimes work with other races to further their own goals (this usually means manipulating their "allies" towards the Burning Legion's goals),<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=19, 20}}</ref>) and employ adventurers. Some satyrs care more about causing pain and experiencing dark pleasures than they care about to whom they cause such pain; these chaotic neutral individuals may take up with an adventuring party that could grant them access to such delights, but they are unpredictable and volatile.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=117}}</ref> }} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They are "[[demon]]s" in both lore<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=19}}</ref> {{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as MG - but what page? --> and in-game, not humanoid. |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''They were formerly humanoids in Manual of Monsters but this was [[retcon|changed]] in later books. However, this could be changed in the same way as Forsaken are not Undead. Interestingly, few humanoid satyrs appear already in-game.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Most satyrs venerate Xavius as their creator and patron. They attempt to spread his [[shadow curse]] to other races, turning them into more satyrs.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=20, 121}}</ref> While history records that he died, satyrs may still be following the will of the Satyr Lord directly, or merely following his path.<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Shadows & Light]] |isbn=9781588469731 |pages=87}}</ref> Satyrs hope for his return.<ref>{{ref book |author= Arthaus |title= [[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]] |isbn=9781588467812 |pages=389}}</ref> Satyrs pay homage to Xavius by living gleeful, sinful lives and committing acts of treachery they feel will honor their dark lord. Still, satyrs are evil, sadistic and monstrous demons. Whatever vague loyalty they feel toward Xavius is overshadowed by their devotion to Sargeras.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=89}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Their society is organized into groups called "sects". A sect of satyrs lives in the same geographical region and have specific mission. Satyrs of different sects get along only some of the time. Their sects are small, usually no more than a hundred individuals.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=122}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''A sect of a hundred individuals would hardly be enough for a playable race.''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Satyrs are innately hostile and resent intruders.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=90}}</ref> The satyr race is considered a threat to both the Horde and Alliance both. They attack travelers and adventurers from both factions. Their activity has been on the rise in recent times, their threat has increased. Their crazed mindset doe not endear them to others.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=20, 122}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Satyrs hold a particular hatred for Druids of the Wild (the playable [[druid]]s). They see these defenders of nature as twisted mirrors of themselves, mockeries of the bestial satyrs. Satyrs target Druids of the Wild foremost whenever they are encountered.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=90}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|The Satyr race's affiliation is considered the Burning Legion. Satyrs are demons and members of the Burning Legion. However, they are chaotic, and don't necessarily get along with each other; different groups occasionally go to war. Satyrs hate pretty much everyone who doesn't work to further the Legion's goals. They don’t even get along with each other. Satyrs give their allegiance to the Burning Legion unconditionally, they became the Burning Legion’s loyal servants.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=19, 20, 89}}</ref> Like all demons, when the Legion calls, they scramble to obey.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=183}}</ref> A satyr's power is based on the satyrs' legacy as part of the Burning Legion.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=21}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Most do not appear to be official members of Burning legion currently, but apparently enjoy doing things that further the Legion's goals.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=122}}</ref><ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=183}}</ref> They obey the will of the Legion. Satyr scouts dominate nature for their demonic masters<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=90}}</ref> They possess neither the organization nor the numbers of the naga, the Scourge and other threats; but they will fight alongside the other demons when the time comes again. The presence of other demons rouses satyrs against theirs and the Burning Legion's foes.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=122}}</ref>''}}}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Usually chaotic evil.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=117}}</ref> Satyrs are evil,<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=117}}</ref> and are corrupt through and through.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=19}}</ref> Satyrs are cruel and sadistic creatures. They enjoy tormenting other creatures, particularly intelligent ones. Satyrs patrol their territory, hoping they can find travelers they can eviscerate in the most bloody manner possible.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=122}}</ref> These twisted mockeries kill for pleasure; they think nothing of torturing victims and leaving bodies behind as grim evidence of their power.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=90}}</ref> Satyrs are bloodthirsty, depraved individuals who enjoy slicing open their opponents with curved blades and flinging entrails everywhere.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=117}}</ref> Their greatest joy is in abandoning themselves to slaughter, tearing their opponents apart and reveling in the spatter of fluids and entrails. Satyrs blend recklessness and patience. They revel in their prey’s terror and sometimes their bloodlust and sadism overtakes them. When combat is joined, they are crazed dervishes. Satyrs embrace the wild depravity characteristic of their kind.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=19, 21}}</ref> Rather than killing those who infringe on their territory outright, satyrs play cat-and-mouse, toying with trespassers for amusement until moving in for the kill at last.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=90}}</ref> They have been corrupted by the Burning Legion, and will not serve the forces of good without an ulterior motive,<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=91}}</ref> though occasionally they work with other races to further their own goals — notably, a few satyrs employ adventurers (both Horde and Alliance) on missions to undermine their enemies' societies. (Understandably, neither the Horde nor the Alliance look favorably on adventurers who deal with such dark forces.) As satyrs are twisted and corrupted, violence and depravity are inseparable parts of their nature.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=117}}</ref> |
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| − | :{{text|gray|-''Even the Forsaken undead and blood elves are not as depraved and dishonorable as these satyr. However, the playable satyr could be made up of the less chaotically evil members of the race, just like with the Darkspear trolls (though it is likely that the number of such satyr is extremely small).''}}|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The satyr [[Zenn Foulhoof]] lives in Teldrassil, and is friendly towards Alliance players. Although he is up to no good, the night elves only employ a minor punishment when he causes trouble. This shows that whilst the elves may find him distasteful, they are willing to tolerate his presence. However, this is an isolated incident, and all other satyrs are hostile.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|The satyr race is considered an increasing threat to the Alliance.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=122}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Satyrs have a special hatred for night elves, as these creatures handed the demons their first defeat in the War of the Ancients.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=19}}</ref> The satyrs harry their hated night elf cousins, and oppose them at every opportunity. The diabolical satyrs seek to corrupt, kill or harass the kaldorei. They attack the night elves out of jealousy and hereditary animosity.<ref>{{ref book |author= Arthaus |title= [[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]] |isbn=9781588467812 |pages=38, 376}}</ref> Because satyrs despise night elves, they will attack them first.<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Monster Guide]] |isbn=9781588469366 |pages=117}}</ref> Their hated night elf cousins fight with bows and use their abilities to tend the forests.<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=90}}</ref> Night elf Sentinels work hard to put a stop towards their attacks.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=122}}</ref> |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Big numbers of satyrs have joined Kael´thas forces (many of these were likely former high elf satyrs,<ref>{{ref book |author=Borgstrom, Rebecca |coauthors=Eric Brennan, Genevieve Cogman, and Michael Goodwin |title=[[Manual of Monsters]] |isbn=978-1588-4607-07 |pages=92}}</ref> though also include night elf satyrs as well, [[Illidan's Servitors]]), proving that bloodelves and satyrs will work together (though these particular ones are probably more loyal to the Burning Legion and Kil'jaeden than Kael and his felsworn). They also share history and common enemy: night elves.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Should some "traitor" satyrs join Horde, orcs would most likely gladly help them fight against Burning Legion.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|The Horde has had little conflicts with satyrs, but [[Rexxar]] and [[Rokhan]] killed some satyrs in Dustwallow March during proudmoore´s attacks.}} |
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| − | [[Image:Sporeling.jpg|thumb|''"Oh Papa Sporeling! Hefty Sporeling is gonna beat the spore out of Brainy Sporeling, wanna join in?"'']] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|For|They already have their own racial trait (sporeskin).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Sporelings show no true preference towards either Alliance or Horde, as far as is known.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Given that they face extinction from Naga and Boglords, there are likely not enough of their race to qualify them as playable.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Using metals as a form of currency is standard for the Alliance and Horde, but is foreign to the Sporelings.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|Sporelings are strongly tied to Outland, which has already been featured in WoW's first expansion.|last=}} |
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| − | [[Image:TuskarrWoW1.jpg|thumb|''"They be stealin' my bucket!"'']] |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|Have less than average intelligence. Their simple society does not allow for much intellectual stimulation.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=23}}</ref> }} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|-According to the official site & Dark Factions, they are a neutral faction to both the Horde and the Alliance. The tuskarr’s friendly and peaceable nature allows them to deal with people from both the Alliance and the Horde. Traders offering goods the tuskarr cannot manufacture are especially welcome in their villages. Most tuskarr get along well with dwarves, gnomes and goblins, whom they respect for their ingeniousness. They treat humans and orcs with respect, but are suspicious of elves and trolls.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=22}}</ref>}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Against|They are a race of fishermen without an organised society or community figureheads, simply operating out of small villages (the largest being [[Kaskala]]).}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Unlikely to appear even as a non-playable race in any expansion after Wrath of the Lich King.}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Strongly Against|Unable to live for long after leaving Northrend's climate.<ref>{{quest|The Jig is Up}}</ref>|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasHeader|Join the Alliance?}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|they have found the Alliance good allies in the ongoing struggle against the hostile forces of Northrend. The tuskarr of [[Kaskala]] are on good terms with Brann Bronzebeard, and are good neighbors to the Alliance.<ref>{{ref book |author= Kiley, Ellen P. |authorlink= Ellen P. Kiley |title=[[Lands of Mystery]] |isbn=9781588467843 |pages=92}}</ref> The get along well with dwarves, gnomes whom they respect for ingeniousness. They also respect humans.<ref>{{ref book |author=Johnson, Luke |authorlink=Luke Johnson |title=[[Dark Factions]] |isbn=9781588464460 |pages=22}}</ref> They however remain a neutral faction.|last=}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasHeader|Join the Horde?}} |
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| − | {{RaceIdeasRow|Neutral|They have found the Horde good allies in the ongoing struggle against the hostile forces of Northrend. The Tuskarr of [[Kaskala]] have struck a pact with the Horde forces of [[Warsong Hold]] due to their similar outlook.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/northrend/borean-tundra.xml</ref> They respect orcs, but are suspicious of trolls. They however remain a neutral faction.|last=}} |
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| − | == Notes and other idea pages == |
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| − | * Previous suppositions about the Alliance new race for the Burning Crusade expansion can be found [[BCRR|here]]. |
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| − | * Other ideas and in-depth arguments: |
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| − | ** [[Great Sea expansion pack ideas/Races|Great sea race ideas]] |
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| − | ** [[Drakonids ideas]] (Hoax from the mmmorpg.com's forums) |
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| − | ** [[Furbolg ideas]] |
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| − | ** [[Ogre ideas]] |
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| − | ** [[Pandaren ideas]] |
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| − | ** {{fanfic user idea|user=Kinkku|idea=Gnoll Ideas}} |
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| − | ** {{fanfic user idea|user=Charred But Alive|idea=Gnoll Rumor}} |
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| − | ** {{fanfic user idea|user=Kesmana|idea=Drakonid ideas}} |
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| − | ** {{fanfic user idea|user=Kesmana|idea=Satyr ideas}} |
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| − | ** {{fanfic user idea|user=Coolperson|idea=My expansion/race ideas|show=Race ideas}} |
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| − | ** {{fanfic user idea|user=Lon-ami|idea=New Races Ideas|show=Lon-ami's Races Ideas}} |
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| − | ** [[User:Gigawolf1|Gigawolf1's race ideas]] by Gigawolf1 |
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| − | ** {{fanfic user idea|user=TheScourgelord|idea=Ogre Race Idea}} |
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| − | ** {{fanfic user idea|user=Odjuret|idea=Darkfallen Race Idea}} |
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| − | == References == |
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Revision as of 14:20, 5 April 2011
 Steady Shot | |
|---|---|
| Start | Karranisha |
| End | Karranisha |
| Level | 1 (Requires 1) |
| Category | Hunter |
| Race |
  Orc |
| Experience | 125 |
| Reputation | Orgrimmar +75 |
| Rewards |
 [Beast Tracker's Bracers] |
| Repeatable | No |
Objectives
Learn 
[Steady Shot] from Karranisha in the Valey of Trials. Locate a Training Dummy and practice using Steady Shot 5 times.
- Practice [Steady Shot] (5)
Description
You already know how to fire an 
[arcane shot]. Good. But doing so depletes your focus. To gain your focus back you will need to switch to a second type of ranged attack. I can teach it to you.
Completion
You learn quickly.
Quest progression
[1-10] Your Place In The World
[1-10] Cutting Teeth- [1-10] Invaders in Our Home / [1-10] Galgar's Cactus Apple Surprise
- [1-10] Sting of the Scorpid
- [1-10] Lazy Peons
- [1-10] Thazz'ril's Pick
- [1-10] Vile Familiars
- [1-10] Burning Blade Medallion
- [1-10] Hana'zua (optional)
- [1-10] Sarkoth
- [1-10] Back to the Den
- [1-10] Report to Sen'jin Village