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| + | | name = Pulik Swiftsnip |
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| − | {{for|the UI addon/mod that creates a bar at the top of the screen|Titan Panel}} |
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| + | | title = Barber |
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| + | | race = Goblin |
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| − | | name = Titans, the Travelers |
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| + | | creature = Humanoid |
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| − | | capital = Unknown planet in the [[Great Dark]] |
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| − | | faction = The [[Pantheon]] |
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| − | | character = [[Fighter]], [[Barbarian]], [[Gladiator]], [[Healer]], [[Druid of the wild]], [[Shaman]], [[Expert]], [[Wizard]], [[Warrior]], [[Mage]], [[Sorcerer]], [[Warlock]] (RPG) |
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| + | | aggro = {{aggro|1|1}} |
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| − | | mount = Self-powered flight |
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+ | | faction = Neutral |
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+ | | occupation = [[Barber]] |
| + | | location = [[Area 52]], [[Netherstorm]] |
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| − | | slang = None<ref>"Titans do not need to speak. A titan can communicate telepathically with any creature it can see, and with any creature on any plane with whom it is familiar (has previously met).", [[Shadows & Light]], pg. 110. They also have technology to translate many tongues.</ref> |
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| − | | leader = [[Aman'Thul|Aman'Thul the Highfather]] and the [[Pantheon]] |
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| − | | height = 20 - 50 ft{{fact}} |
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| − | | alignment = Usually [[lawful neutral]]<ref>[[Shadows & Light]], pg. 108.</ref> |
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| + | '''Pulik Swiftsnip''' is the [[goblin]] in charge of the [[Barbershop]] in [[Area 52]] in the contested territory of [[Netherstorm]]. |
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| − | The '''titans''', also known as the '''makers'''<ref>[[Ironaya#Quotes]]</ref><ref>[[Algalon the Observer#Quotes]]</ref><ref>Many subzones</ref>, the '''travelers''' (to the trolls)<ref>[[The Third Troll Legend]]</ref>, or the '''Great Ones''' (to the Oracles)<ref>{{quest|Power of the Great Ones}}</ref>, are a race of extremely powerful, majestic creatures, akin to [[Eternal|god]]s.<ref>[[Alliance Player's Guide]], pg. 75.</ref> These metallic [[giant]]s traveled across the cosmos bringing order to worlds.<ref>Warcraft III manual, pg. 133.</ref> Many believe them to simply be a progenitor race.<ref>[[Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], pg. 32, 127.</ref> |
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| − | == History and culture == |
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| + | *{{Patch 2.0.3|note=Added.}} |
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| − | A generally aloof creator race, the titans are now a subject of significant interest on [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], at least for the [[dwarves]] — especially the [[Explorers' Guild]]. Their part in Azeroth’s history lies far, far back in time, although [[Sargeras]] has, of course, taken a more active role in recent conflicts through the [[Burning Legion]]. There are two known races of titans ([[aesir]] and [[vanir]]). The [[Pantheon]] are the leaders of the titans and some of the universe’s most powerful entities. Their figure is humanoid but gigantic, with gleaming metallic skin and a perfection of form that makes the heart ache.<ref name="S&L107">[[Shadows & Light]], pg. 107.</ref> |
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| − | Very little is known about the titans save for scraps the dwarves have unearthed and some vague [[night elf]] folklore. Few human scholars actually believed the mighty [[demigods]] even existed. Legend holds that the great ones shaped the land when the world was young, then left the world to its own devices. The ruins and buried cities that remain on Azeroth — [[Uldum]] beneath the [[Tanaris]] Desert, [[Ulduar]] beneath the [[Storm Peaks]] of [[Northrend]], and [[Uldaman]] beneath the dwarven home of [[Khaz Modan]] — are known to a few to actually be "titanic" ruins. Most mortals believed that they were only ancient ruins. There are two presumed types of titan, the stronger, smarter, more agile aesir, and the tougher but less powerful vanir. One scholar has postulated that there are other subspecies of titans. No titans have ever been spotted, and it is believed that they live among the stars where they continue to this day shaping new worlds.<ref name="S&L107"/> ''In this passage, the majority of "scholars" and the "most mortals" refers primarily, if not entirely, to humans.'' |
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| − | Each titan cultivates specific interests that relate to particular elements or energy types — essentially, to some small aspect of creation over which the titan holds a measure of dominance. Some titans refer to the piece of creation upon which they focus as their "sphere of power". |
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| − | Titans generally believe they are invincible. They wade into the thickest of battles using their most powerful abilities, or even just swinging with massive, alloyed fists. Titans with well-defined spheres of power have wildly varying combat tactics, focusing primarily upon the strengths of their spheres.<ref>[[Shadows & Light]], pg. 109.</ref> |
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| − | == Types == |
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| − | *[[Aesir]] (platinum) |
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| − | *[[Vanir]] (bronze) |
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| − | Aesir and vanir are two presumed types of titans.<ref name="S&L107"/> However, it is believed that there may be other subspecies.<ref name="S&L107"/> In the game files "titans" have skins for gold, silver, stone, and ivory, in addition to bronze and platinum. These may represent additional titan subspecies. |
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| − | == Known titans == |
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| − | Most of the known titans come from the elite, ruling sect known as the [[Pantheon]]. Little is known of the names or details of the titans, beyond these few: |
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| − | ===Pantheon=== |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Aesir|Male}} [[Aman'Thul]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Titan|Female}} [[Eonar]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Aesir|Male}} [[Norgannon]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Titan|Male}} [[Khaz'goroth]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Titan|Male}} [[Aggramar]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|Aesir|Male}} [[Golganneth]] |
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| − | * {{RaceIcon|DarkTitan|Male}} [[Sargeras]] ([[Vanir]] titan<ref>[[Shadows & Light]], pg. 123.</ref>/[[dark titan]]<ref>[[Magic and Mayhem]], pg. 16.</ref>) |
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| − | ** {{RaceIcon|Titan|Male}} [[Avatar of Sargeras]]<ref>[[Shadows & Light]], pg. 123.</ref> |
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| − | == Suspected titans == |
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| − | See also {{quest|Fate of the Titans}}. |
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| − | Chris Metzen stated in [[BlizzCast]] 12 that "Will we see actual titans one day."<ref>http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/community/blizzcast/archive/episode12.html</ref> This implies that we have not yet see any. |
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| − | ===Unseen indviduals=== |
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| − | *[[Greatfather Winter]] (suspected)<ref>[[The Feast of Winter Veil]]</ref> |
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| − | *[[Tyr]] (suspected; formerly in [[Temple of Order]], current location unknown. It is worth noting that Tyr's temple alone shows no sign of damage or conflict, as such Tyr may have willingly defected or fallen under the sway of the Old God) |
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| − | *"The Grand Architect" - According to [[Gearmaster Mechazod]], a [[Titanic watcher|titan keeper]] in Ulduar who created the first gnomes, the [[mechagnomes]]. Likely Mimir or Mimiron. However, [[Khaz'Goroth]] is believed to be the titan behind dwarves, humans, and gnomes.<ref>[[Alliance Player's Guide]]</ref> |
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| − | == Trivia == |
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| − | * Titans brought the concept of [[Runic Magic]] into the world.{{fact}} |
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| − | * They are called "Travelers" in the [[Troll Legends]]. |
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| − | * According to some statues scattered around [[Uldaman]], the original five races of the world were [[troll]]s, [[earthen]], [[tauren]], [[mountain giant]]s, and [[sea giant]]s. The giants and the earthen were direct creations of the titans, to aid them in shaping Azeroth. It appears [[mechagnome]]s (which later became [[gnomes]]) were also created by the titans to help shape the world, but as mechagnomes resemble machines more than living organisms it is possible that the titans didn't consider them an own race. This may be the case with [[iron vrykul]] (which apparently later became normal [[vrykul]]s and [[humans]]) as well, although iron vrukyl are much similar to earthen. The [[trolls]] and [[tauren]], it would seem, were the first races to evolve, or else the first creations of the titans not charged with assisting or defending Azeroth. However, the [[dragon]]s might well predate all of them- certain passages from ''[[War of the Ancients]]'' refers to them as (in the Old Gods' minds) the "Titan's hounds". This, along with the discovery of [[Galakrond]] and the [[proto-dragon]]s, seems to prove that the dragons were created by the titans to help safeguard Azeroth. [[Furbolgs]] also have legends of seeing the coming of the titans to the world from their homeland in Northrend, implying they predate the titans as well.<ref>[[Lands of Mystery]], pg. 85.</ref> [[Murlocs]] have also been implied to predate titans.{{fact}} |
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| − | * According to some sources, such as the [[Warcraft Encyclopedia]], it is said that the titans are not actually [[gods]], though they are more powerful than a number of gods encountered in Azeroth.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/encyclopedia/417.xml</ref> Other sources such as the [[Sunwell Trilogy]] claim that they are ''"gods from the far reaches of the cosmos"''.<ref>[[Dragon Hunt]]</ref> ''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'' says that they are akin to gods. ''[[Shadows & Light]]'' states that they are [[demigods]].<ref name="S&L107"/> |
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| − | * When shaping Azeroth, the titans tried out and discarded various ideas. The different "layers" or "versions" of Azeroth this progress created can be observed within the [[Emerald Dream]], according to Cenarius and Malfurion Stormrage.<ref>[[The Well of Eternity]]</ref> |
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| − | * It is implied that the Burning Legion fears the Titans.<ref>[[The Well of Eternity]], pg. 267.</ref> |
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| − | * Some accounts of the titans give them titles such as "Patron of All Life".<ref>[[Shadows & Light]]</ref> |
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| − | * Two in-game models are called "titans" in the files. |
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| − | == Myth == |
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| − | * The original Titans are giants or proto-gods from {{wplink|Greek mythology}} who inhabited the world during the First Era, and later ruled it during the Second Era. Their leader was Kronos. Notable titans include Rhea, Atlas, and Prometheus. Unlike their Warcraft counterparts, most of them were inherently malevolent. They were defeated by Zeus and the Olympians at the start of the Third Era. |
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| − | * The Æsir come from {{wplink|Norse mythology|Viking (Norse) mythology}}. They are the rulers of Asgard and the more altruistic force in the universe, the greatest of them being Odin and Thor. The Vanir come from Vanaheim and are allied with the Æsir. They mostly live apart from each other, but a few Vanir have been taken into Asgard and are considered as "one of the Æsir." Both have a common enemy in the Jotnar (giants). In an interesting contrast from Blizzard's direction, which places the dwarves close to the Titans, the Vanir of Norse myth had stronger ties to the elves. |
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Revision as of 19:48, 25 May 2011
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| Title | <Barber> |
| Race | Goblin (Humanoid) |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Location | Area 52, Netherstorm |
Pulik Swiftsnip is the goblin in charge of the Barbershop in Area 52 in the contested territory of Netherstorm.
Patch changes
Patch 2.0.3 (2007-01-09): Added.