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| + | |name = Shannox |
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| − | | image = Varian Wei.jpg |
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| + | |image = Shannox.png |
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| − | | name = King Varian Wrynn |
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| + | |race = Flamewaker |
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| − | | title = King of Stormwind |
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+ | |type = Boss |
| + | |level = ?? |
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| − | | creature=Humanoid |
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| + | |location = [[Firelands]] |
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| − | | level = ?? (Boss) |
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| + | |faction=Combat |
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| − | | character = [[Fighter]], [[Aristocrat]] (WRPG); [[Gladiator]] (comic); [[Warrior]] (WoW & TCG) |
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| + | |health = 24,050,000 |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Alliance]], [[Alliance of Lordaeron]], [[Kingdom of Stormwind]], [[Valiance Expedition]],<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/primer/index.xml</ref> [[House of Wrynn]], [[Crimson Ring]] (formerly) |
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| + | |instance=Firelands |
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| − | | faction = Alliance |
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| − | | location = [[Stormwind Keep]], [[Stormwind City]] and various other locations in Azeroth (see Locations) |
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| − | | occupation = King of [[Stormwind]], Leader of the [[Valiance Expedition]], Gladiatorial slave (previously) |
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| − | | status = Alive |
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| − | | health = 5,578,000 (maximum 12,656,000) |
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| − | | aggro = {{Aggro|1|-1}} |
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| − | | relatives = [[Tiffin Wrynn|Tiffin]] (wife, deceased), [[Anduin Wrynn|Anduin]] (son), [[Llane Wrynn I|Llane]] (father), [[Adamant Wrynn III|Adamant]] (grandfather), [[Varia Wrynn|Varia]] (grandmother), [[Landen Wrynn|Landen]] (great-grandfather) |
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| − | | mentors = [[Terenas Menethil]], [[Anduin Lothar]], [[Hjalmar Anvilmar]], [[Rehgar Earthfury]] |
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| − | |companions = [[Broll Bearmantle]], [[Valeera Sanguinar]], [[Bolvar Fordragon]] |
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| + | :"''The ferocious flamewakers of [[Firelands]] are terrifying enough, but Shannox has brought companions to his side in defense of the Firelands. This mighty hunter will require that you find a way to deal with his blazing pets before he burns you to a crisp.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2682944#blog Patch 4.2 Preview: The Firelands]</ref>'' |
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| − | :"''I am the King of Stormwind and no one, not the [[naga]], nor the [[Scourge]], nor the fiery lords of the [[Burning Legion]] will keep me from my people!''"<ref>''[[Revelations|World of Warcraft: The Comic]], issue 7'', pg. 20</ref> |
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| + | The flamewakers are among the most feared elemental guardians in the Firelands. Shannox is no exception. Serving as the chief hunter and kennel master of Ragnaros' [[hell hound]]s, Shannox patrols the elemental realm with his two most ferocious beasts: [[#Riplimb|Riplimb]] and [[#Rageface|Rageface]].<ref>[[Encounter Journal]]</ref> |
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| − | '''Varian Wrynn''', also nicknamed '''Lo'Gosh''' the "Ghost Wolf",<ref>http://www.comicvine.com/logosh/29-14648/</ref> is the son of the late [[Llane Wrynn I|King Llane Wrynn]] and the current King of [[Stormwind]].<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/chapter4.html</ref> Following his disappearance en route to [[Theramore]] for a diplomatic conference with the [[Horde]], Varian's ten-year-old son [[Anduin Wrynn]] was named king in his place.{{cite|LoC|46}} However, events have led to his eventual return to his homeland and his rightful throne. He has become a major player in the [[Warcraft universe]]; a dynamic human character who has replaced the human heroes that are either old, dead, or super-villains. He has even been described as the "anti-[[Thrall]]".<ref>http://dccomics.com/media/podcasts/DCComics_2007-07-28_Wow_Its_World_of_WarCraft_San_Diego_Comic_Con_2007.mp3</ref> Leading the recent campaigns against the [[Scourge]] of Northrend and the [[Forsaken]] of Lordaeron, he has solidified his status as the undisputed military leader of the [[Alliance]]. |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Abilities== |
| + | *{{abilities|Immolation Trap|Shannox launches a fiery trap at a random player's location. The trap arms after 2 seconds, then detonates when either a player or one of Shannox's pets steps over the trap. Immolation Trap inflicts 75000 Fire damage, 20000 Fire damage every 3 sec., and increases the target's damage taken by 40% for 9 sec.|image=SPELL_FIRE_FLAMESHOCK}} |
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| − | === The First War === |
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| − | [[File:Varianyoung.jpg|thumb|left|Young Varian in the burning streets of Stormwind.]] |
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| + | *{{abilities|Crystal Prison Trap|Shannox launches a prison trap at a random player's location. The trap arms after 2 seconds, then detonates when either a player or one of Shannox's pets steps over the trap. The Crystal Prison trap encases the target in a block of magma crystal, preventing all movement and any other action. Destroying the crystal prison frees a trapped player.|image=SPELL_FROST_CHAINSOFICE}} |
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| − | Varian Wrynn was born to King Llane Wrynn in the [[Kingdom of Azeroth]] and as a youth lived a joyful and prosperous life as prince of Stormwind. But all that changed when the orcs appeared from beyond the [[Dark Portal]] and attempted to destroy his homeland, thus ushering in the [[First War]] between his beloved Kingdom of Azeroth and the Horde. |
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| + | *{{abilities|Arcing Slash|Shannox inflicts 125% of normal melee damage in a 120 degree cone up to 10 yards in front of him, and inflicts Jagged Tear on his current target.|image=ABILITY_THROW}} |
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| − | [[Anduin Lothar]], the [[Champion of Stormwind]], rallied his countrymen and armies and gutted out a desperate attempt to hold the Horde at bay and to keep them away from King Llane, Varian, and Stormwind. While Lothar enjoyed some small success in holding back the Horde, his efforts were dashed when [[Garona Halforcen]], who had become an ally to Stormwind, betrayed King Llane under orders from the [[Shadow Council]] and cut his heart out, giving it to [[Gul'dan]]. Varian could only watch helplessly as his father was murdered and the Horde overran his kingdom, burning its homes and slaughtering all who stood in their way.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/misc/wccomic/issue-13-sneakpeek.html</ref> The death of his father affected him greatly, his later closest friend [[Arthas Menethil]] recalls him looking weary and ragged when he first sees him, and says that he'd "lost absolutely everything but his life." <ref name="arthas25">''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', pg. 25</ref> |
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| + | **{{abilities|Jagged Tear|Shannox's Arcing Slash leaves a Jagged Tear that inflicts 3000 Physical damage every 3 sec. for 30 sec. This effect stacks.|id=99937|image=ability_gouge}} |
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| + | *{{abilities|Hurl Spear|Shannox hurls his spear at a location near Riplimb. When the spear lands it inflicts 120000 Physical damage to all enemies within 3 yards and 50000 Fire damage to all enemies within 50 yards. The spear strike also triggers a cascade of molten eruptions around the impact location, inflicting 76000 Fire damage to enemies caught in an eruption. Riplimb will then break off from combat, fetch the spear, and return it to Shannox.|image=SPELL_NATURE_EARTHBIND}} |
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| − | === Exodus to Lordaeron === |
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| − | Anduin Lothar, convinced that Stormwind could not be retaken, gathered Varian and all who remained in the city and led an escape from their homeland. Narrowly escaping by boat into the sea, they headed North while Lothar gathered his thoughts aboard his ship. Consulting with Varian and the [[Kirin Tor]] mage [[Khadgar]], they determined that in order to preserve humanity from annihilation by the Horde they would need to warn [[King Terenas]], ruler of [[Lordaeron]], of the danger that loomed on the horizon. |
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| + | *{{abilities|Frenzy|When the players defeat Riplimb or Rageface, Shannox enters a frenzy. This increases his Physical damage by 30% and attack speed by 30%. This effects stacks twice.|image=SPELL_SHADOW_UNHOLYFRENZY}} |
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| − | After landing at the port of [[Southshore]] Lothar gathered Prince Varian along with Khadgar and several knights and marched towards Lordaeron. Upon arriving young Varian was greeted by King Terenas, who treated him as an equal king despite Varian's young age. King Terenas quickly offered him his pledge to stand by him until his homeland was retaken and invited him to stay with him for as long as he was willing. Although at first Varian was slightly shy being in a Kingdom he had never seen before, he quickly overcame his timidity and Varian found King Terenas' son Arthas Menethil, who was just a few years younger than he, as a great new friend and the two quickly formed a close friendship. Shortly after he began staying in Lordaeron, King Terenas formed the [[Alliance of Lordaeron]]. Under the command of Anduin Lothar, its supreme commander, this alliance was finally able to put an end to the Horde reign during the [[Second War]]. However, the victory came at a great price as Anduin Lothar was killed shortly before the war ended and would not live to see the retaking of his Kingdom of Stormwind.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/chapter4.html</ref> |
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| + | *{{abilities|Magma Rupture|Once Riplimb has been slain, Shannox drives his spear into the ground instead of hurling it. This attack inflicts 50000 Fire damage and increases the Fire damage taken for all players by 40% for 1 min. The spear strike also triggers a cascade of molten eruptions around the impact location, inflicting 80000 Fire damage to enemies caught in an eruption.|image=SPELL_FIRE_VOLCANO}} |
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| − | ====Friendship with Arthas==== |
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| − | After taking up shelter in Lordaeron, Varian quickly became friends with Arthas Menethil who was anxious to meet another young prince.<ref name="arthas25" /> Though most of the time he kept his composure, Varian once broke into tears as Arthas tried to console him about the assassination of his father. He was later recalled by Arthas as his "best friend" for much of their childhood and adult lives, and Varian frequently sparred with the less-athletic Arthas in an attempt to toughen him and make him a better [[paladin]]. They built up a friendly rivalry, and a year after Varian was crowned king, they met and sparred on the day of Arthas' ascension to the [[Order of the Silver Hand]].<ref>''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', pg. 56</ref> Though not outwardly spiteful, Arthas frequently lamented that he was not as physically strong as Varian. During the later murder of King Terenas, Arthas recalled words that Varian once said about how King Llane was "stabbed right through the heart" moments before he plunged [[Frostmourne]] through his own father's heart. After Arthas' falling in with the Scourge and rise to become the new [[Lich King]], Varian began to see him as the ultimate traitor to the Alliance. |
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+ | ===Riplimb=== |
| + | Riplimb will attack the target with the most threat. |
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| − | [[File:Varianwrynnwife.jpg|thumb|left|Varian holding Tiffin as she dies.]] |
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| − | With Stormwind retaken and slowly being rebuilt (thanks to King Terenas, who had urged the Alliance to help fund the rebuilding of Stormwind), Varian was officially crowned King of Stormwind at the age of eighteen. King Terenas himself was well-pleased with how Varian had grown into a clever and noble King, feeling a father's pride as he had grown attached to Varian over the years, considering Varian his second son. The [[Stonemasons]], led by [[Edwin VanCleef]], came to lend their help in rebuilding Stormwind and hoped to forge a new future for themselves, with aspirations that riches would soon follow their work's completion. |
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| + | In Heroic Difficulty Riplimb cannot be permanently slain while his master lives. When his health reaches zero, he will collapse for 30 seconds, and then reanimate at full health to resume fighting. |
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| − | During his reign as king, Varian left [[Stormwind City]] under the stewardship of the [[House of Nobles]] and traveled to the many corners of his kingdom to protect his people from raiding orc parties, meeting with spies who were searching for the assassin [[Garona]], and directing the restoration of his kingdom.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/misc/wccomic/issue-13-sneakpeek.html</ref> After many months Stormwind was finished, reborn as a kingdom of majesty and architectural brilliance eclipsing even its once-pristine condition before the First War. It was during this time of renewed tranquility that Varian would marry a young, beautiful woman named [[Tiffin Wrynn|Tiffin]] and conceive a son, [[Anduin Wrynn|Anduin]], named for Lothar. |
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| + | *{{abilities|Limb Rip|Riplimb savagely bites his current target, inflicting 130% of normal melee damage and inflicting Jagged Tear.|id=99832|image=ability_backstab}} |
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| − | However, the Alliance soon began fracturing, and the elven Kingdom of [[Quel'Thalas]], along with the human kingdoms of [[Stromgarde]] and [[Gilneas]] seceded. Despite this, King Varian vowed he would stand by King Terenas and the Alliance as they had stood by him in his time of need. It was also during this time that the Stonemasons who had rebuilt Stormwind demanded to be paid for their service to King Varian and the [[House of Nobles]]. However, the corrupt House of Nobles, under the influence of [[Katrana Prestor]], refused to adequately pay the guild for its work. King Varian was unable to negotiate a resolution because the nobility held too much political power and outmaneuvered him repeatedly.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg 139</ref> Though the Stonemasons were compensated for their work, they received a fraction of the pay they had earned, and so Edwin VanCleef and the Stonemasons set to rioting in the streets of Stormwind, demanding just compensation. The riot was dangerous and chaotic and in the confusion Varian's young queen was brutally murdered. Edwin VanCleef fled Stormwind with the Stonemasons while Varian mourned Tiffin's death. He fell into a great depression but over time regained his determination and vowed to continue to create a new and better world for himself, his son and the people of Stormwind. |
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| + | **{{abilities|Jagged Tear|Riplimb's Limb Rip eaves a Jagged Tear that inflicts 3000 Physical damage every 3 sec. for 30 sec. This effect stacks.|id=99937|image=ability_gouge}} |
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| + | *{{abilities|Frenzied Devotion|Riplimb enters an unstoppable rage if he witnesses Shannox's health reach 30%. This effect increases Riplimb's damage dealt by 400%, attack speed by 200% and movement speed by 100%.|id=100064|image=spell_shadow_unholyfrenzy}} |
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| − | === Abduction === |
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| + | *On heroic mode, Frenzied Devotion is replace with Feeding Frenzy: |
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| − | After the dust had settled from the Third War, Varian journeyed to [[Theramore]] to speak with [[Lady Jaina Proudmoore]] regarding Horde/Alliance relations. En route, he was abducted by the [[Defias]] who had been told of his diplomatic trip through a spy rumored to live within the Kingdom of Stormwind itself. Rumors circulated that he was taken to [[Alcaz Island]] and was held captive there.{{cite|APG}} These rumors were true. |
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| + | **{{abilities|Feeding Frenzy|Riplimb's successful melee attacks increase his physical damage dealt by 5% for 20 sec. This effect stacks.|id=100656|type=heroic|image=ability_ghoulfrenzy}} |
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| + | ===Rageface=== |
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| − | Shortly after King Varian was kidnapped, [[Bolvar Fordragon]] was made Regent-Lord of Stormwind and vowed to find and rescue King Varian at any cost. Lady Prestor also became a royal advisor, and convinced Highlord Bolvar to have King Varian's 10-year-old son, Anduin Wrynn, crowned King of Stormwind, though the actual power remained in Fordragon's hands until either Varian was returned or Anduin reached the age of ascension. |
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| + | Rageface cannot be controlled, and darts about from enemy to enemy, changing targets periodically. |
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| + | *{{abilities|Face Rage|Rageface leaps at a random player, stunning and knocking them to the ground. Rageface begins to viciously maul the player, inflicting 8000 Physical damage every 0.5 sec. and the damage dealt increases over time. While Rageface mauls the player, he is 50% more susceptible to critical strikes. Rageface will continue the mauling until his target is dead, or he receives a single attack that deals at least 30000 damage.|id=100129|image=ability_creature_poison_01}} |
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| − | ===Gladiator=== |
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| + | *{{abilities|Frenzied Devotion|Rageface enters an unstoppable rage if he witnesses Shannox's health reach 30%. This effect increases Riplimb's damage dealt by 400%, attack speed by 200% and movement speed by 100%.|id=100064|image=spell_shadow_unholyfrenzy}} |
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| + | *On heroic mode, Frenzied Devotion is replace with Feeding Frenzy: |
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| − | [[File:Stranger in a Strange Land.jpg|thumb|An amnesiac Varian Wrynn, as seen at the beginning of Issue #1.]] |
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| + | **{{abilities|Feeding Frenzy|Rageface's successful melee attacks increase his physical damage dealt by 5% for 20 sec. This effect stacks.|id=100656|type=heroic|image=ability_ghoulfrenzy}} |
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| − | [[File:Lo'Gosh TCG.jpg|thumb|Lo'Gosh in the Trading Card Game.]] |
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| − | [[File:WoW Comic 1 0-a (artwork).jpg|thumb|Lo'Gosh the gladiator, wearing the belt of Anduin Lothar.]] |
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| − | Varian somehow managed to escape his confinement and leave the island, though his bid for freedom was not wholly successful. Half-drowned and suffering from memory loss, he was found washed up on the shores of [[Durotar]] by a caravan of orcs led by the gladiator trainer [[Rehgar Earthfury]]. After successfully fighting off an enormous crocolisk using only a stick, he was captured and enslaved as a gladiator by the impressed shaman. Unaware of the human's true identity, Earthfury humorously nicknamed his new slave "Croc-Bait" and threw him into a cage with his other two gladiator slaves: [[Broll Bearmantle]] and [[Valeera Sanguinar]]. That night, in order to help him remember his past, Broll placed Varian in a trance, wherein he saw a vision of himself as a child in a [[Stormwind City|burning city]]. |
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| + | ==Strategy== |
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| − | After arriving in [[Orgrimmar]], Rehgar led the trio to the secret armory of the [[Crimson Ring]] in the [[Hall of Legends]], where, after seeing a familiar-looking lion-headed plate belt, Varian received another flashback: a [[Anduin Lothar|bald, bearded man]] stands on the deck of a boat in a storm, wearing the belt and called Varian "lad." |
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| + | [[File:Shannox.jpg|thumb]] |
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| + | [[Image:Stub.png|20px]] ''To be announced...'' |
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| + | ==Loot== |
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| − | Eventually the three traveled to [[Eldre'Thalas|Dire Maul]] in Feralas where the gladiatorial contests took place. After a bloody battle, they emerged the victors of the Crimson Ring tournament. Impressed by Varian's skill at arms, the crowd gave him the orcish moniker "Lo'Gosh" — which means "Ghost Wolf".<ref>World of Warcraft #2, Page 23</ref> |
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| + | {{lootbox|Normal Mode |
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| + | |Skullstealer Greataxe |
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| + | |Coalwalker Sandals |
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| + | |Feeding Frenzy |
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| + | |Crystal Prison Band |
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| + | |Gloves of Dissolving Smoke |
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| + | |Flickering Shoulderpads |
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| + | |Treads of Implicit Obedience |
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| + | |Scalp of the Bandit Prince |
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| + | |Necklace of Fetishes |
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| + | |Goblet of Anger |
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| + | |Legplates of Absolute Control |
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| + | |Legplates of Frenzied Devotion |
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| + | |Uncrushable Belt of Fury |
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| + | |Bracers of the Dread Hunter |
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| + | }} |
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| + | {{lootbox|Heroic Mode |
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| − | After the fight, Rehgar took Lo'Gosh and Broll to the [[tauren]] city [[Thunder Bluff]] for a cleansing ritual in the [[Pools of Vision]]. In the waters of the pools Lo'Gosh saw another vision: a fair-haired female who was ostensibly his wife holding an infant boy, telling him that his people and his son need him. Unfortunately, his vision was interrupted by a cave elemental which he subsequently defeated. Nevertheless, having learned more of his past, he planned to escape from Rehgar at the next possible opportunity. |
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| + | |Skullstealer Greataxe (heroic) |
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| + | |Coalwalker Sandals (heroic) |
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| + | |Feeding Frenzy (heroic) |
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| + | |Crystal Prison Band (heroic) |
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| + | |Gloves of Dissolving Smoke (heroic) |
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| + | |Flickering Shoulderpads (heroic) |
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| + | |Treads of Implicit Obedience (heroic) |
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| + | |Scalp of the Bandit Prince (heroic) |
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| + | |Necklace of Fetishes (heroic) |
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| + | |Goblet of Anger (heroic) |
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| + | |Legplates of Absolute Control (heroic) |
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| + | |Legplates of Frenzied Devotion (heroic) |
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| + | |Uncrushable Belt of Fury (heroic) |
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| + | |Bracers of the Dread Hunter (heroic) |
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| + | |Crystallized Firestone |
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| + | }} |
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| + | ==Quotes== |
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| − | In thanks for defeating the cave elemental, Broll and Lo'Gosh were invited to the tent of [[Hamuul Runetotem]], elder druid of the tauren. He told Varian the legend of the original [[Lo'Gosh]] — a massive, white wolf-beast renowned for its ferocity in battle, already 10,000 years old when the [[Burning Legion]] [[War of the Ancients|first invaded]] Azeroth. According to the arch druid, the wolf's legend extended through Azeroth to trolls, goblins and dwarves who all had their own version of the story. In each tale, Lo'Gosh's unyielding will and sheer ferocity enabled him to push through the boundaries of the afterlife to aid his people. Hamuul then gave Lo'Gosh a feather, which Broll immediately recognized as belonging to a [[hippogryph]]. The night elf used it to call [[Sharptalon]] from Ashenvale, and immediately made a bid for freedom with Lo'Gosh. |
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| + | ;Intro |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Yes... I smell them too, Riplimb. Outsiders encroach on the Firelord's private grounds. Find their trail, find them for me, that I may dispense punishment!}} |
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| + | ;Aggro |
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| − | Broll and Lo'Gosh eventually reached the [[Cenarion Enclave]] in Darnassus, and were summoned to dinner by [[Tyrande Whisperwind]]. Tyrande sent the two to Theramore, where Jaina Proudmoore would be able to help restore his memories. |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Aha! The interlopers... Kill them! EAT THEM!}} |
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| + | ;Abilities |
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| − | Upon arriving in Theramore, Jaina vowed to Lo'Gosh that she would unravel the mystery surrounding him, and called upon her chamberlain, [[Aegwynn]], to help. Breaching the dark aura surrounding Lo'Gosh's memories, visions revealed a fire and a voyage, the birth of his son, the death of his wife, and new darkness. Despite an invisible wall preventing Jaina and Aegwynn from further delving into his memories, they were able to confirm that he had been traveling to Theramore, and that he was, in fact, Varian Wrynn, the Lost King of Stormwind. |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Now you BURN!!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Twist in flames, interlopers!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|KILL!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|You are marked for death! Go! FLEE, little one!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|You're being hunted!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Go for the throat!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Time to run... Shannox comes!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|The realm of fire will consume you!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Tear them down!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Sic 'em!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Fetch your supper!}} |
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| + | ;Killing a player |
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| − | Clearly having been the victim of a dark magic attack, Jaina prepared one of her own ships to carry Varian to Stormwind in the [[Eastern Kingdoms]], where she hoped that he could learn the identity of his enemies. Now knowing that his wife is dead, Varian was eager to return to Stormwind and reunite with his son, though Aegwynn advised him that circumspection was necessary, as Anduin could be endangered by any hasty actions. On the docks, Broll and Varian reunited with Valeera and prepared to set out for Stormwind. |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Yes... oh yes!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|The Firelord will be most pleased!}} |
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| − | === Revelations === |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Now you stay dead!}} |
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| − | While Varian, Broll, and Valeera were traveling on the ''[[Wavecutter]]'' — Jaina Proudmoore's private vessel — Varian contemplated the revelations Jaina had told him. Despite being revealed as one of the rulers of the Alliance, he became unsure if he truly wanted to resume being "Varian Wrynn" — if he had a choice, he would remain as "Lo'Gosh", a simple [[gladiator]]. Doubts began to fill Varian's head as they traveled to [[Menethil Harbor]]. |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Dog food!}} |
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| − | During a naga attack at sea, Varian had another glimpse into his lost memory — remembering the Defias abducting him on his diplomatic mission to Theramore, the naga attacking him on Alcaz Island for ransom, the funeral for his beloved wife Tiffin, and the day he was crowned King of Stormwind. Almost all of Varian's memory had been returned, except some vital parts of his abduction. |
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| − | Jubilant throngs of Stormwind's subjects turned out for a massive ceremony to welcome home their king. However, the Varian that returned was arrogant, frivolous, and markedly interested in Katrana Prestor. The people of Stormwind had only been informed that Defias had ransomed the king, a ransom paid with a painful new tax. Upon his return, however, Varian seemed concerned only with spending more of his people's money, leaving affairs of state by the wayside. Anduin Wrynn was distressed by his father's change. |
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| − | Around the same time, Lo'gosh appeared at Menethil Harbor with Broll and Valeera. The group had a chance encounter with a drunkard in Menethil Harbor, who ran after realizing that Varian was still alive. Varian and his companions gave chase with the intent of having "a conversation." The man ran to a bar filled with Defias members, who attempted to take out Varian again. During the fight, Varian met [[Thargas Anvilmar]] an emissary from [[Magni Bronzebeard]] whose brother had once trained the king. |
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| − | Though the drunk escaped, Varian found a defias mage to question. Though the mage did not reveal who wanted Varian dead, he said that the person had paid in Stormwind gold. The mage mocked Varian by claiming that his son would be murdered. The three gladiators and Thargas then continued on their way to Stormwind. |
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| − | A few days later in [[Stormwind City]], King Magni Bronzebeard was on a visit and was discussing war plans against the orcs and [[Dark Iron dwarf|Dark Iron dwarves]] with king "Varian" and Bolvar Fordragon. However, Varian Wrynn did not want to send troops to help the dwarves against the dark irons. King Magni left disappointed but while going to the [[Deeprun Tram]] he was met by the young prince Anduin Wrynn who told the dwarven king he too suspected something about his "father". |
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| − | Some time later, as Anduin was practicing his archery with his "father" and inquired him how he was kidnapped by the Defias, and wondered how he came in the hands of the Naga for a ransom, to which his father told him his past was blank and he could not recall any events. |
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| − | Upon arriving at Ironforge, Lo'Gosh was informed by King Magni that much of what had transpired was no coincidence and that someone was secretly orchestrating the events, knowing of Varian's significant importance to the Alliance. Magni had previously enlisted the aid of Highlord [[Bolvar Fordragon]] and [[Reginald Windsor|Marshal Windsor]] at the behest of young Anduin, who suspected the Varian in Stormwind to be a imposter. Varian, having studied sword fighting with Windsor for years, held a deep respect for him as a friend and ally. A disturbingly short time after Marshal Windsor began his investigation, he had come to the conclusion that the imposter Varian may not only be an imposter, but a [[dragon]]. |
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| − | As Varian and Magni continued to converse they were secretly being followed by a bearded man. Valeera sensed arcane energy being manipulated and witnessed the man creating a dagger with the intent to kill Varian. Valeera quickly subdued the man, but he transformed into a [[black dragon]] and fled. |
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| − | Outside Stormwind, Anduin, Varian, Bolvar, and Lady Prestor were riding horseback through the countryside with Anduin trying to implore his father to listen to Stormwind's problems, but before he could elaborate, his horse was purposely roused by an unknown assailant causing Anduin to lose control and tumble over a ledge, Varian swiftly caught Anduin, and upon making physical contact, his mind is enveloped with visions of the Defias carrying him while knocked out, strapped to the ground and covered in a rune-circle with robed figures casting dark magic, being chased on Alcaz Island by naga, and finally jumping over a cliff reaching for branches just beyond his reach. |
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| − | Anduin, embracing his father, lost any doubts about him being an imposter. Varian started to tell Bolvar, Anduin, and Lady Prestor about his visions until Lady Prestor touched him and remarked how astonished she was by his nobility. Bolvar surmised that Varian becomes befuddled when around her and loses his honor and respect for others and becomes more anxious in discovering the secrets of Varian's abduction and sudden return knowing this would lead to trouble. |
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| − | Via magic, Bolvar informed King Magni that Windsor's report indicated he was close to discovering the dragon's identity but was captured by Dark Iron dwarves in [[Blackrock Depths]]. Varian and his allies mounted and rode to Blackrock Depths and rescued Windsor, who revealed to Varian what he had discovered regarding his investigation. |
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| − | === Return as King === |
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| − | [[File:Lo'Gosh Varian.jpg|thumb|The two Varians.]] |
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| − | Marching through the gates of Stormwind, Lo'Gosh and his friends were halted by [[General Marcus Jonathan]] under the direct jurisdiction of Katrana Prestor, who ordered their immediate arrest and execution as traitors. Windsor succeeded in convincing Marcus of his loyalty to Stormwind as they had previously served together under [[Turalyon]]. |
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| − | Katrana Prestor hastily gathered soldiers only to have the false-Varian tell her that she was disobeying the chain of command and was not in charge of Stormwind. Entering Stormwind Keep, Lo'gosh declared Katrana's masquerade was over and called her by her true name, [[Onyxia]]. |
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| − | Revealing her dragon form and transforming multiple guards into [[dragonspawn]], Varian and his allies began battle in the great hall of Stormwind Keep. The arrival of Highlord Bolvar Fordragon along with Anduin greatly aided them in securing the keep but Reginald Windsor was killed moments later by Onyxia. |
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| − | Lo'gosh engaged his doppelganger, claiming he threatened the stability of his kingdom and nearly cost the Alliance Thandol Span, only to have his doppelganger retort he was starting to repress her spells and regain control of his actions. Anduin, surprised by seeing two Varians, urged them to stop fighting to face the true threat, the brood mother Onyxia. The great dragon snatched Anduin and teleported them to her lair daring Varian to follow suit. Regrouping with his friends Varian was left to grieve the loss of his son and told his friends the final battle would end in [[Onyxia's Lair]] . |
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| − | Relinquishing command of Stormwind to Bolvar, his old friend begins to sense that despite two Varian's commanding Stormwind, they both carried polar opposite personalities. Lo'Gosh was incredibly anxious to find his son while showing incredible will in commanding his troops, while the other Varian was calm, passive and charming ever since ridding himself of Onyxia's influence. |
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| − | Arriving in Theramore, they all met up with Jaina and she told them she had discovered what dark magic was used on them in an old tome. Jaina came up with the theory that Onyxia greatly gained influence with Varian after his wife's death but periodically lost control as Varian's attachment to Anduin grew and so she attempted to reassert her control by using a spell that would not kill Varian but would remove and destroy his conscience, will and responsibility. |
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| − | Jaina casted enchantments around the two Varians and they recalled the last part of their abduction: Being on Alcaz Island tied to the ground, cloaked figures casting dark magic causing unbearable pain as he desperately tries to break himself free. In a blinding flash of light he awakes to find himself laying next to an exact duplicate. Onyxia unmasked herself intending to kill the strong-willed Varian but is stopped by the arrival of [[Morgala Darksquall]] and her naga. The cloaked figures and Onyxia turn into dragonkin and battle the naga while the strong-willed Varian breaks himself free and begins to fight. He tried to free the other Varian and implores him to find a weapon but discovered his other is too unnerved to properly wield a weapon. |
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| − | The other Varian is knocked off a cliff, falls into the ocean and is captured by the naga. Varian is left alone to fight and tricks Onyxia into believing she had killed him. Pleased, Onyxia left before more naga appeared. Morgala attempted to capture Varian but he fled to another side of the island and jumped into the ocean, knowing he wouldn't be followed as that part of the ocean contained many rocky shoals. His escape failed, however, as the strong tide overpowered him and he's swept away to the shores of Durotar. |
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| − | Back in Jaina's tower both Varians came to the startling conclusion they are both the same person and at the same time only half of what they should be. Jaina explained that although Onyxia's spell split them in half, they were both able to fight past the spell and regain who they truly were, even though they both lived as separate beings. |
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| − | One Varian became Lo'Gosh, the gladiator champion of the Crimson Ring and fought to regain his memories and birthright. The other Varian was ransomed and returned to Stormwind, and was further ensorcelled by Onyxia. While bereft of will, he would break free once again. After a moment, Jaina unveiled two ancient elven swords, [[Shalla'tor]] the Shadow Render and [[Ellemayne]] the Reaver. After receiving their new weapons, both Varians decreed retribution would finally be brought to Onyxia. |
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| − | Leading an assault against Onyxia, both Varians engaged her in battle. Weapons and magic clashed with her numerous dragonkin with both sides determined to win. Onyxia cast a fear spell on Broll and tail swiped Jaina, removing them from the battle after growing agitated by their constant spellcasting. |
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| − | Becoming desperate to end the fight, Onyxia began casting the spell she was going to use on Alcaz Island to kill Lo'Gosh, but Lo'Gosh's double responded by stepping in front of the blast, saying he should die because Lo'Gosh was the embodiment of the true Varian. |
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| − | Not willing to sacrifice his double, Lo'Gosh leapt alongside his other self hoping to save him. The magic spell became disrupted by having the two Varians in the spell, and after a moment of silence Varian emerged, his two halves fused back together. |
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| − | Onyxia desperately tries to incinerate him, but Varian swiftly reached Onyxia's head and impaled her with his newly-fused elven sword, [[Shalamayne]]. With Onyxia dead, Varian reunited with his son and friends, telling them their long and noble deeds would be rewarded and Stormwind would be reborn with a new hope for the future.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/misc/wccomic/issue-13-sneakpeek.html</ref> |
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| − | ===Theramore Peace Summit=== |
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| − | While taking a tour of [[Kalimdor]], Varian was asked by [[Jaina Proudmoore]] to meet with the orc Warchief [[Thrall]] so that they may discuss plans to ease tensions between the Horde and Alliance. Varian however, was still wary of orcs for their role in Stormwind's destruction during the [[first war]] and didn't trust them to be true allies; yet Jaina assured him that Thrall was someone she trusted with her life. Though he was content with just Stormwind and the Horde no longer being in a state of open war and reluctant to enforce such a peace, he was convinced by Anduin and Valeera to attend citing that a human-orc alliance may benefit Stormwind’s prosperity. |
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| − | At [[Theramore]]<ref>''[[Threat!]]''</ref>, Varian and Thrall had a peaceful discussion with an eye toward mutual gain. They first talked of their pasts and then discussed resource problems; like the Horde's war against the night elves for lumber. Varian offered to provide Thrall's people with lumber and in exchange the Warchief offered copper and exotic hides in return. Varian had to end the summit early as [[Goldshire]] and [[Southshore]] were reported to be under simultaneous distress by the [[Scourge]]. Thrall and Varian were about to depart amicably but upon exiting Theramore, the [[Twilight's Hammer clan]] invaded the city. The Alliance races of the Twilight cultists attacked the Horde representatives while the Horde races of the Twilight cultists attacked the Alliance representatives. After catching a glimpse of [[Garona]], Varian thought that Thrall had sent her to assassinate him as the [[Shadow Council]] had done in the past with [[Llane Wrynn I|his father]]<ref>''[[Gathering Thunder!]]''</ref> After a time battling, the Twilight's Hammer's casualties began to rise. Varian was about to strike a mortal blow to Garona when [[Med'an]] entered to protect his mother. Varian tossed Med’an aside and was captured by a retreating [[Stasia]] who left Garona to die at the hands of their targets. Garrosh blamed the Alliance for the attack while Varian blamed the Horde; specifically [[Garrosh Hellscream|Garrosh]]. Though Varian was suspicious of the Horde’s involvement with the attack, he decided to investigate and reveal the true motives and conspirators of the attack by interrogating Garona himself. Yet Garona was ensorcelled with magic that made her believe that she had planned the assassination out of her own volition. All that Varian managed to get from her was that her mission was not only to assassinate him but his son, [[Anduin Wrynn|Anduin]], as well. Varian enraged, was on the verge of dispatching Garona once again only to be stopped by Jaina this time, who had claimed Garona as Theramore’s prisoner. |
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| − | Before Varian left Theramore to prepare his campaign against the [[Scourge]], he was convinced by [[Valeera Sanguinar|Valeera]] to let her remain in Theramore and work with the ensorcelled Garona to reveal Garona’s masters and deal with the threats to Varian and Anduin’s safety. Varian declared he will no longer attend any more peace summits and that after the threat of the Scourge has been dealt with, he will return to Theramore to claim Garona for execution. |
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| − | ===Stormrage=== |
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| − | King Varian appears as a supporting character in the ''[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage|Stormrage novel]]''. Sometime after the defeat of the Lich King, Stormwind was being attacked by the [[Emerald Nightmare]] corruption. Varian was able to escape its corruption using an anti-dreaming potion. Yet to his horror, he was unable to save his son Anduin, who was one of many consumed by the Emerald Nightmare. When [[Malfurion Stormrage]] gathered an army of survivors with in the [[Emerald Dream]] to defend against the [[Nightmare Lord]] and his army of corrupted nightmare creatures, he tasked Varian to lead the army in the upcoming battle. Still embittered and distrustful of the Horde, he adamantly refused to lead an army with Horde members with in its ranks and preferred that the Emerald Nightmare take the Horde. He later reconsidered and agreed to lead the army when he was convinced by Malfurion to put his hatred aside for Anduin's sake. Though Horde members were wary to be under Varian's command, those who knew the legend of Lo'Gosh grew more confident under his leadership when they saw flashes of a wolf's face appear in Varian's dream form. After the threat of the Emerald Nightmare had been defeated, the world began to rebuild. King Varian was one of the Alliance guests who attended the wedding ceremony between Malfurion Stormrage and Tyrande Whisperwind. |
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| − | [[File:VarienWrynnKingofStormwind.jpg|thumb|Appearance prior to [[patch 1.9.0]].]] |
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| − | Until patch 1.9.0, players could witness the king in his captivity in the sewer dungeons of Alcaz Island just north of Theramore, though he was not involved in any quests at the time. With [[patch 1.10]], Varian was replaced with an elite level 62 [[myrmidon]] named [[Tidelord Rrurgaz]] and a sewer full of elite naga, and Alcaz Island became home to [[Doctor Weavil]], a major part of the [[Gates of Ahn'Qiraj]] [[world event]]. |
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| − | The comic series suggests that this Varian was the "twin" which did not manage to escape, but was instead captured by the naga and later ransomed back to Stormwind into the hands of Lady Katrana Prestor. |
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| − | ===Wrath of the Lich King=== |
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| − | ====Return to Stormwind==== |
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| − | Varian Wrynn has been restored to his rightful throne as the King of Stormwind. He is currently located in the [[Throne Room]] within [[Stormwind Keep]], an area previously occupied by his son, Anduin Wrynn. King Varian is now the proper Stormwind faction leader and gives many of the Alliance-specific quests formerly given by Bolvar Fordragon, including the questchain to assassinate [[Nathanos Blightcaller]]. In addition, he now ends the death knight quest {{questlong|Neutral|55|Where Kings Walk}}. |
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| − | Soon after regaining his throne, Stormwind was attacked by the undead legions of the Scourge. Varian, alongside his friend Bolvar, was successful in repelling the undead forces after a long battle in [[Stormwind Harbor]]. Founding the [[Valiance Expedition]] to cope with the Horde in destroying the [[Lich King]], Varian sent Bolvar to oversee the creation of a [[Fordragon Hold|base]] at [[Angrathar the Wrathgate]] in the [[Dragonblight]], right in the shadow of [[Icecrown]] itself. Bolvar and [[Dranosh Saurfang|Saurfang the Younger]] would wage war against the Lich King himself at the Wrathgate but were betrayed by the Forsaken under [[Grand Apothecary Putress]], who unleashed the [[New Plague]], causing the death of Bolvar and his men. |
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| − | At the [[To King Varian Wrynn of the Alliance|personal request]] of [[Highlord Tirion Fordring]], King Varian permits [[death knights]] of the [[Ebon Blade]] into the Alliance to aid in the fight against the Lich King.<ref>{{quest|Where Kings Walk}}</ref> |
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| − | ====Battle for the Undercity==== |
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| − | [[File:King Varian Wrynn Glare 3.1.JPG|thumb|Close-up]] |
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| − | After receiving word of Bolvar's death Varian is overwhelmed with anger and sorrow, having considered Bolvar a brother ruling his kingdom and raising his son for years. He sent Jaina Proudmoore to Orgrimmar to discover the reason for the Horde's betrayal. He deemed this as an act of treason and demanded retribution for his friend's death. Jaina returned and informed Varian that [[Varimathras]] and the [[Royal Apothecary Society]] had betrayed them all and the Horde no longer controlled [[Undercity]]. |
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| − | Varian and Jaina gathered the Alliance army and attacked Undercity, hoping to reclaim it as Lordaeron for the Alliance and bring Putress to justice. When entering Undercity, Varian becomes disgusted by the condition of the once great city, which he knew since childhood. Tracking Putress to the [[Apothecarium]], Varian and Jaina defeated him. But, to Varian's horror, they also discovered dozens of mutilated and defiled human corpses, on which the Apothecary Society experimented on to create the New Plague. Realizing that, although the Alliance and Horde agreed to a small truce over the years, the Forsaken had been secretly creating a means to kill them all. |
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| − | Varian confronts Thrall and declares that peace can never be achieved. When a fight breaks out between the Alliance and Horde, Jaina stops Thrall and Varian from killing each other and teleports Varian, herself and the Alliance army back to Stormwind, hoping to stop further bloodshed and chaos. After losing his friend Bolvar Fordragon, and defeating Grand Apothecary Putress, Varian appears to declare war against the Horde during the quest {{quest|The Battle For The Undercity (Alliance)|The Battle For The Undercity}} after the attack on Thrall and his forces in the Undercity. |
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| − | [[File:Varian Ulduar Trailer.jpg|thumb|King Varian in the Violet Citadel.]] |
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| − | When [[Brann Bronzebeard]] learns that [[Yogg-Saron]] has escaped its ancient prison in [[Ulduar]], [[Rhonin]] and Jaina Proudmoore request aid from King Varian, and so he asks for them to meet in the [[Violet Citadel]]. While Rhonin is speaking with King Varian, Thrall and [[Garrosh Hellscream]] arrive at the citadel and disregard Jaina's warnings to not enter the tower. |
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| − | Before Rhonin is able to explain Varian turns and sees Thrall and Garrosh demanding to know what they are doing there. Garrosh insults Varian and draws his weapons, and Varian does the same before Garrosh charges at him, knocking Jaina out of the way in the process. After Rhonin breaks the fight up, he calls upon the Horde and Alliance to work together against the Old God. Varian points out that more men died from the Horde's treachery at the Wrathgate than from the Scourge, and refuses to ally with them. He appears to withhold full Alliance support, telling Rhonin he is through working with the Horde, and telling Thrall and Garrosh that he hopes the death god (what the [[Vrykul]] call the [[Lich King]]) takes them all, before promptly teleporting out with his men.<ref>[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p1/index.xml#ulduartrailer]</ref> |
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| − | ====Crusaders' Coliseum==== |
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| − | [[Image:Argent Coliseum A.jpg|thumb|Varian standing next to [[Jaina Proudmoore]] in the Alliance section of the Crusaders' Coliseum]] |
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| − | King Varian, accompanied by Jaina Proudmoore, attends tournaments at the [[Crusaders' Coliseum]] in [[Icecrown]], surrounded by various champions and representatives of the Alliance. |
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| − | ====Icecrown Citadel==== |
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| − | [[Image:King Varian in Icecrown Citadel.jpg|thumb|right|King Varian at Light's Hammer in Icecrown Citadel]] |
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| − | Varian, again accompanied by Jaina, appears in [[Icecrown Citadel (instance)|Icecrown Citadel]] during the Alliance outro following the defeat of [[Deathbringer Saurfang]]. [[Muradin Bronzebeard]] attempts to block [[Varok Saurfang]] from claiming the body of his son, but Varian intervenes on the High Overlord's behalf, voicing his respect and honor for fellow warriors, and allows him to pass. |
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| − | Some time after the opening of the [[Frostwing Halls]], Varian can also be found in the entry hall of [[Light's Hammer]]. He provides the [[Strength of Wrynn]] buff for Alliance raiding parties. If you speak to him and tell him he is not needed, you will need to reset the instance (provided you are not already saved to it) in order to gain the buff again. |
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| − | ===Cataclysm=== |
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| − | Varian will be a major player in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]''. |
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| − | ''The king of Stormwind, recently returned to claim his rightful place, has little love for the Horde. His reasons are many: when Varian was a young boy, he saw his father murdered by the half-orc Garona; the orcs' warchief, Orgrim Doomhammer, slew the valorous Anduin Lothar, who had delivered Varian safely to Lordaeron after the fall of Stormwind; Varian was later enslaved by the orcish gladiator trainer Rehgar Earthfury; and at the Wrath Gate, many brave Alliance soldiers died at the hands of the Forsaken's Royal Apothecary Society. Varian, who had always been wary of the orcs, discovered that the Royal Apothecary Society had been developing the new plague for years. The events that transpired during the battle for the Undercity convinced the human king that the Horde has been left unchecked for too long: the time has come to make things right.''<ref>[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/lore.html World of Warcraft: Cataclysm - Features - Lore]</ref> |
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| − | ====''[[The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm]]''==== |
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| − | Varian Wrynn is considering aggressive action against the Horde in response to mounting tensions between the Alliance and the Horde; a hard-line approach that threatens to alienate those closest to him, including his son, Anduin. |
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| − | ==Locations== |
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| − | Varian can be found in several places outside of Stormwind Keep: |
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| − | *[[Undercity|The Undercity]] and outskirts of the [[Ruins of Lordaeron]], [[Tirisfal Glades]] (during the [[Quest:The Battle For The Undercity (Alliance)|Battle for the Undercity]]) |
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| − | *[[Argent Tournament Grounds]], [[Icecrown]] (arriving with [[Jaina Proudmoore]] to attend the games) |
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| − | *[[Crusaders' Coliseum]]: [[Trial of the Champion]] and [[Trial of the Crusader]] (observes the battles in the arena, and sends his champions to fight the Horde during the [[Faction Champions]] event) |
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| − | *[[Light's Hammer]], [[Icecrown Citadel (instance)|Icecrown Citadel]] (provides the [[Strength of Wrynn]] buff for the Alliance; [[patch 3.3.2]]) |
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| − | *[[Deathbringer's Rise]], Icecrown Citadel (after Alliance players defeat [[Deathbringer Saurfang]]) |
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| − | ==Quotes == |
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| − | Varian was given several voiced lines outside of the Ulduar trailer in [[Patch 3.2.0]]. |
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| − | ===Greetings=== |
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| − | * "Stormwind honors your service to the Alliance." |
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| − | * "I am Varian, but I am also Lo'Gosh." |
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| − | * "The [[House of Wrynn|line of Stormwind's kings]] has been restored." |
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| − | * "My open hands will reward my friends, but let my enemies beware!" |
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| − | * "Stormwind is reborn!" |
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| − | ===Irritated=== |
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| − | * "You want to compare scars?" |
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| − | * "You don't want to see my angry side." |
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| − | * "I'm of...two minds about all this." |
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| − | * "You must have me confused with the other Varian. He's not here anymore." |
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| − | * "Hmph...if only I were still in the [[Crimson Ring]]." |
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| − | ===Farewell=== |
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| − | * "Never again will our kingdom [[Onyxia|be deceived]]." |
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| − | * "Our struggles are far from over." |
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| − | * "Serve with honor." |
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| − | * "Fare you well." |
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| − | * "The Alliance will forge a new destiny for Azeroth!" |
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| − | ===Other=== |
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| − | * "My father tried to protect me, too. Didn't work. The realities of life have a way of intruding."{{cite|Arthas|25}} |
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| − | * "[[Genn Greymane|Greymane]] only complains to hear the sound of his own voice." <ref>[[Beyond the Dark Portal]]</ref> |
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| − | * "I wish the [[Defias|uprising]] back at home would settle itself soon. I wouldn't want anyone to be hurt." |
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| − | * "A gladiator's life is simple: You win and live, or lose and die. A king's life is more complex. The only truth for a king is that there are no easy answers." |
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| − | * "I will seek out my enemies, and woe betide those who set themselves against me." |
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| − | * "Look [[Undercity|around]] you, brothers and sisters. Open your eyes! Look at what they have done to [[Lordaeron|our kingdom]]! How much longer will we allow these savages free reign in our world?" |
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| − | * "I was away for too long. My absence cost us the lives of some of our greatest heroes. Trash like [[Thrall|you]] and [[Sylvanas Windrunner|that evil witch]] were allowed to roam free, unchecked. The time has come to make things right. To disband your treacherous kingdom of murderers and thieves. [[Grand Apothecary Putress|Putress]] was the first strike. Many more will come. |
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| − | * "[[Battle of Angrathar the Wrathgate|At the Wrathgate]], the Horde's [[Forsaken|partnership]] killed more of our men than the Scourge. I'm done with your Horde. May this [[Yogg-Saron|death god]] take you all." |
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| − | * "The time has come to bring retribution for the countless souls lost in [[The Scourge of Lordaeron (History of Warcraft)|Lordaeron's fall]]!" {{Cite|TCGSW|144}} |
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| − | * "Stand down, [[Muradin Bronzebeard|Muradin]]. Let a [[Varok Saurfang|grieving father]] pass." |
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| − | == Tactics == |
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| − | There are two ways to get into Stormwind Keep but the fastest way is through the boats. Take a boat from Auberdine (presumably after taking out Velen and Tyrande) and you will end up in Stormwind Harbor. Wait till everyone is there and then run straight for the Keep without stopping. Once in the keep, pull aggro and begin the attack. |
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| − | [[Image:Varian in Stormwind.jpg|thumb|King Varian Wrynn within Stormwind Keep.]] |
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| − | In-game, King Varian Wrynn is a [[Warrior]] who resides inside of Stormwind Keep. There are several level 80 elite guards on the incline to his throne, as well as ten surrounding him; they will all aggro when he does. While in combat, he has been known to randomly summon level 75 non-elite guards to his side, though this ability may be tied to the [[Throne Room]] itself (further making kiting him away a solid strategy), as [[Highlord Bolvar Fordragon]] could do the same thing, though no such ability was listed in his arsenal. King Varian's listed abilities include: |
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| − | * [[Image:Ability HeroicLeap.png|32px]] [http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=59688 '''Heroic Leap'''] - ''"Leap through the air and slam down on all enemies within 5 yards of the target area, causing 50% weapon damage and stunning them for 2 sec."'' |
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| − | * [[Image:Ability Whirlwind.png|32px]] [http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=41057 '''Whirlwind 1'''] - ''"Attacks nearby enemies in a whirlwind of steel that inflicts 100% weapon damage."'' |
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| − | * [[Image:Ability Whirlwind.png|32px]] [http://www.wowhead.com/?spell=41056 '''Whirlwind 2'''] - ''"Attacks nearby enemies in a whirlwind of steel that lasts 0 sec. and inflicts double damage."'' |
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| − | Note that King Varian Wrynn is the only NPC (aside from Overthane Balargarde) to retain '''Heroic Leap''' from Wrath of the Lich King beta testing phase, as it was deemed generally too powerful of an attack. Because of the physical [[Area Effect]] damage caused by his '''Whirlwind''', cloth wearers should keep their distance. The Alliance Battlemasters are in the room immediately behind King Varian, and can often supply a steady supply of Alliance players to defend him. Like [[Thrall]] with Horde players, Alliance players are very likely to come to aid their king if he is attacked and any action that might alert them is inadvisable. Killing him is the objective of the {{achievement|Storming Stormwind}} achievement. |
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| − | * [[Image:Achievement Leader King Varian Wrynn.png|32px]] [[Storming Stormwind]] - ''"Kill King Varian Wrynn."'' |
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| − | A statue of King Varian, alias Lo'Gosh, stands in [[Valiance Keep]] in the [[Borean Tundra]]: |
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| − | In tribute to King Varian Wrynn<br /> |
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| − | known to some as LO'GOSH the "Ghost Wolf" |
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| − | His miraculous return from long years of exile and hardship has ignited a new fire of spirit and courage within the Alliance. |
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| − | We shall march boldly into these perilous lands holding his valor and his tenacity in our hearts. |
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| − | - Highlord Bolvar Fordragon |
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| − | }} |
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| + | ;Disengage |
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| − | == Equipment == |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Step off!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Back! Stay back!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Get away from me, outsiders!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Back, filth!}} |
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| + | ;Riplimb dies |
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| − | *Varian's belt was previously worn by Anduin Lothar.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/misc/wccomic/issue-13-sneakpeek.html</ref> |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Riplimb! No! NO! Oh, you terrible little beasts! HOW COULD YOU?!}} |
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| − | *Varian wields a legendary blade called [[Shalamayne]], which was created from a fusion of [[Shalla'tor]] the Shadow Render and [[Ellemayne]] the Reaver. He uses this weapon in the comic book, in the [[Patch 3.1.0|Secrets of Ulduar]] trailer, in the BattleCry mosaic, in the novel [[Stormrage]], and in [[World of Warcraft]] (as of 3.3.3). |
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| − | *In World of Warcraft, Varian wielded two [[Cruel Barb]]s (in beta), two [[Quel'Serrar]] blades (until 3.1.0), and then two swords that looked like Shalamayne (until 3.3.3). |
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| + | ;Rageface dies |
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| − | == Notes and Trivia == |
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| + | *{{text|yell|You murderers! Why... why would you kill such a noble animal?!}} |
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| − | [[File:Lo'Gosh Action Figure.jpg|thumb|Official action figure.]] |
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| − | *Varian's name was originally ''Varien'', as recorded in the ''[[Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal]]'' manual. It was [[retcon]]ned to ''Varian'' in [[Warcraft III]]. When spelled with an "a", there is the implication that Varian was named after his grandmother, Queen [[Varia]]. |
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| − | *King Varian Wrynn is the only racial leader in the World of Warcraft with a ''completely'' unique model. Even [[Sylvanas Windrunner]] shares most of her geometry with her base model, the blood elf female. He is also the only racial leader, and the fourth signifigant character to have a full set of quotes (greetings, annoyed, and farewell), the others before him include [[Lich King|The Lich King]], [[Highlord Tirion Fordring|Tirion Fordring]], and [[Highlord Darion Mograine|Darion Mograine]]. Before [[Patch 3.2]] he had the default human voice. |
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| − | *Varian has been voiced by Chris Metzen<ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYU3W2vRSKs|title=Blizzcon Panel|accessdate=2009-12-29|author=Chris Metzen|year=2009|work=BlizzCon 2009|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> and Jon St. John.<ref>{{ref web|url=http://g4tv.com/videos/48737/The-Voice-of-Duke-Nukem-Jon-St-John-Interview/|title="The Voice of Duke Nukem" Jon St. John Interview|accessdate=2010-10-28|author=Jon St. John|year=2010|work=PAX 2010|publisher=G4}}</ref> |
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| − | *The statistics in ''[[Lands of Conflict]]'' for Anduin Wrynn actually refer to king Varian Wrynn.{{Cite|WoWRPGCD|11}} |
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| + | ;Death |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| + | *{{text|yell|The pain... Lord of fire, it hurts...}} |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| − | File:VarianWCS.jpg|King Varian Wrynn. |
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| − | File:King Varian Wrynn.jpg|In the Comic. |
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| − | File:Varian Wrynn TCG.jpg|In the Trading Card Game. |
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| − | File:VarianTiffinAnduin.JPG|Family portrait |
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| − | File:WoW_Comic_Lo'Gosh_1.jpg|Lo'Gosh in combat. |
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| − | File:WoW Comic Lo'Gosh 2.jpg|Another artist's rendition of Lo'Gosh. |
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| − | File:WoW14CoverSample.jpg|Twin Varians in the Warcraft comics. |
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| − | </gallery> |
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+ | ==Patches and hotfixes== |
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| − | {{Succession|[[Llane Wrynn I]]<br/>(as King)|'''[[Stormwind (kingdom)|Ruler of Stormwind]]'''<br/>(as King under regency of<br/>[[Anduin Lothar]])|Varian Wrynn<br/>(as King)}} |
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| − | {{Succession|[[Bolvar Fordragon]]<br/>(as Regent Lord to<br/>[[Anduin Wrynn]])|'''[[Stormwind (kingdom)|Ruler of Stormwind]]'''<br/>(as King)|Incumbent}} |
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Revision as of 21:03, 28 June 2011
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| Race | Flamewaker |
| Level | ?? Boss |
| Location | Firelands |
- "The ferocious flamewakers of Firelands are terrifying enough, but Shannox has brought companions to his side in defense of the Firelands. This mighty hunter will require that you find a way to deal with his blazing pets before he burns you to a crisp.[1]
The flamewakers are among the most feared elemental guardians in the Firelands. Shannox is no exception. Serving as the chief hunter and kennel master of Ragnaros' hell hounds, Shannox patrols the elemental realm with his two most ferocious beasts: Riplimb and Rageface.[2]
Abilities
Immolation Trap — Shannox launches a fiery trap at a random player's location. The trap arms after 2 seconds, then detonates when either a player or one of Shannox's pets steps over the trap. Immolation Trap inflicts 75000 Fire damage, 20000 Fire damage every 3 sec., and increases the target's damage taken by 40% for 9 sec.
Immolation Trap- Crystal Prison Trap — Shannox launches a prison trap at a random player's location. The trap arms after 2 seconds, then detonates when either a player or one of Shannox's pets steps over the trap. The Crystal Prison trap encases the target in a block of magma crystal, preventing all movement and any other action. Destroying the crystal prison frees a trapped player.
Crystal Prison Trap- Arcing Slash — Shannox inflicts 125% of normal melee damage in a 120 degree cone up to 10 yards in front of him, and inflicts Jagged Tear on his current target.
- Jagged Tear — Shannox's Arcing Slash leaves a Jagged Tear that inflicts 3000 Physical damage every 3 sec. for 30 sec. This effect stacks.
Arcing Slash
- Hurl Spear — Shannox hurls his spear at a location near Riplimb. When the spear lands it inflicts 120000 Physical damage to all enemies within 3 yards and 50000 Fire damage to all enemies within 50 yards. The spear strike also triggers a cascade of molten eruptions around the impact location, inflicting 76000 Fire damage to enemies caught in an eruption. Riplimb will then break off from combat, fetch the spear, and return it to Shannox.
Hurl Spear- Frenzy — When the players defeat Riplimb or Rageface, Shannox enters a frenzy. This increases his Physical damage by 30% and attack speed by 30%. This effects stacks twice.
Frenzy- Magma Rupture — Once Riplimb has been slain, Shannox drives his spear into the ground instead of hurling it. This attack inflicts 50000 Fire damage and increases the Fire damage taken for all players by 40% for 1 min. The spear strike also triggers a cascade of molten eruptions around the impact location, inflicting 80000 Fire damage to enemies caught in an eruption.
Magma RuptureRiplimb
Riplimb will attack the target with the most threat.
In Heroic Difficulty Riplimb cannot be permanently slain while his master lives. When his health reaches zero, he will collapse for 30 seconds, and then reanimate at full health to resume fighting.
- Limb Rip — Riplimb savagely bites his current target, inflicting 130% of normal melee damage and inflicting Jagged Tear.
- Jagged Tear — Riplimb's Limb Rip eaves a Jagged Tear that inflicts 3000 Physical damage every 3 sec. for 30 sec. This effect stacks.
- Frenzied Devotion — Riplimb enters an unstoppable rage if he witnesses Shannox's health reach 30%. This effect increases Riplimb's damage dealt by 400%, attack speed by 200% and movement speed by 100%.
- On heroic mode, Frenzied Devotion is replace with Feeding Frenzy:
- Feeding Frenzy — Riplimb's successful melee attacks increase his physical damage dealt by 5% for 20 sec. This effect stacks.
Rageface
Rageface cannot be controlled, and darts about from enemy to enemy, changing targets periodically.
- Face Rage — Rageface leaps at a random player, stunning and knocking them to the ground. Rageface begins to viciously maul the player, inflicting 8000 Physical damage every 0.5 sec. and the damage dealt increases over time. While Rageface mauls the player, he is 50% more susceptible to critical strikes. Rageface will continue the mauling until his target is dead, or he receives a single attack that deals at least 30000 damage.
- Frenzied Devotion — Rageface enters an unstoppable rage if he witnesses Shannox's health reach 30%. This effect increases Riplimb's damage dealt by 400%, attack speed by 200% and movement speed by 100%.
- On heroic mode, Frenzied Devotion is replace with Feeding Frenzy:
- Feeding Frenzy — Rageface's successful melee attacks increase his physical damage dealt by 5% for 20 sec. This effect stacks.
Strategy
To be announced...
Loot
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Quotes
- Intro
- Yes... I smell them too, Riplimb. Outsiders encroach on the Firelord's private grounds. Find their trail, find them for me, that I may dispense punishment!
- Aggro
- Aha! The interlopers... Kill them! EAT THEM!
- Abilities
- Now you BURN!!
- Twist in flames, interlopers!
- KILL!
- You are marked for death! Go! FLEE, little one!
- You're being hunted!
- Go for the throat!
- Time to run... Shannox comes!
- The realm of fire will consume you!
- Tear them down!
- Sic 'em!
- Fetch your supper!
- Killing a player
- Yes... oh yes!
- The Firelord will be most pleased!
- Now you stay dead!
- Dog food!
- Disengage
- Step off!
- Back! Stay back!
- Get away from me, outsiders!
- Back, filth!
- Riplimb dies
- Riplimb! No! NO! Oh, you terrible little beasts! HOW COULD YOU?!
- Rageface dies
- You murderers! Why... why would you kill such a noble animal?!
- Death
- The pain... Lord of fire, it hurts...
References
Patches and hotfixes
- Patch 4.2.0 (2011-06-28): Added.
External links
Icy Veins Comprehensive Shannox strategy guide
25man.com Shannox Tactics & Strategy Guide