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{{Construction}}
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[[Image:UI-RaidTargetingIcons.png|right|The different Raid Icons]]
  
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{{infobox faction
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{{redirect|Lucky Charms|the item|Lucky Charm}}
  
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| image = Twilight Citadel.jpg
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| name = [[Old Gods' forces]]
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| faction = Old Gods
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| leader = {{RaceIconExt|OldGod}}{{NPC||C'Thun}}&dagger;<br />{{NPC||N'Zoth}}<br />{{RaceIconExt|Yogg-Saron}}{{NPC||Yogg-Saron}}<br />Presumably other [[Old Gods]]
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| leaders = {{RaceIconExt|Cho'gall}}{{NPC||Cho'Gall}}&dagger;<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Deathwing}}{{NPC||Deathwing}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Sinestra}}{{NPC||Sintharia}}&dagger;
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**{{RaceIconExt|SpawnTwilight}}{{NPC||Umbriss}}&dagger;
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*{{RaceIconExt|Nefarian}}{{RaceIconExt|UndeadNefarian}}{{npc||Nefarian}}&dagger;
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*{{RaceIconExt|Onyxia}}{{RaceIconExt|UndeadOnyxia}}{{npc||Onyxia}}&dagger;
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{{RaceIconExt|AirLord}}{{npc||Al'Akir}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|FireLord}}{{npc||Ragnaros}}<br />
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[[Twin Emperors]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|QirajiEmperor}}{{NPC||Vek'lor}}&dagger;
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*{{RaceIconExt|QirajiEmperor}}{{NPC||Vek'nilash}}&dagger;
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{{RaceIconExt|NagaSeaWitch}}{{NPC||Queen Azshara}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Titan|Male}}{{NPC||Loken}}&dagger;<br />
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*[[Assembly of Iron]]
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**{{RaceIconExt|IronGiant}}{{NPC||Steelbreaker}}
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**{{RaceIconExt|IronVrykul|Male}}{{NPC||Runemaster Molgeim}}
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**{{RaceIconExt|IronDwarf}}{{Npc||Stormcaller Brundir}}
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{{RaceIconExt|Satyr}}{{NPC||Xavius}}<br />
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|capital = Unknown (if any); Presumably the [[Old Gods]]' locations: [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|Chamber of C'Thun]], [[Ahn'Qiraj]] (formerly); [[Prison of Yogg-Saron]], [[Ulduar]]; The [[Rift of Aln]] and the [[Rift]] of [[N'Zoth]]
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| status = Active, possible cripple/defeat
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| theater = [[Elemental Plane]], [[Twilight Realm]], [[Twisting Nether]] (believed in [[Outland]]), [[Emerald Dream]] and [[Great Dark Beyond]] (knowingly [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]).
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| base = [[Twilight Highlands]], [[Ulduar]], [[Silithus]], [[The Rift]], [[Skywall]], [[Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom]], [[Firelands]], [[Maelstrom]], [[Twilight Realm]], [[Emerald Nightmare]], [[Twilight Caverns]], [[Blackfathom Deeps]], [[Rift of Aln]] and believed others
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| capitals = [[Ny'alotha]], [[Nazjatar]], [[Twilight Citadel]], [[Neferset City]], [[Blackrock Spire]], [[Grizzlemaw]], [[Zul'Farrak]], [[Shadowforge City]]
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| language = [[Common]] (speculated), [[Faceless (language)|Faceless]] (belived)
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| slang = [[Nazja]], [[Qiraji (language)|Qiraji]], [[Kalimag]], [[Orcish]], [[Draconic]], [[Low Common]], various others
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| races = {{Race|Old God}}<br />
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[[Forgotten one]]<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|FacelessGeneral}}{{RaceIconExt|FacelessoftheDeep}}{{RaceIconExt|FacelessShadoweaver}}{{RaceIconExt|Erudax}}{{Race|Faceless one}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|MercilessOne}} [[Merciless one]]<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|NagaLord}}{{RaceIconExt|NagaSeaWitch}}{{Race|Naga}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|QirajiProphet}}{{RaceIconExt|QirajiEmperor}}{{Race|Qiraji}}<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Tol'vir}} [[Tol'vir]]<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|RevenantAir}}{{RaceIconExt|UnboundAir}}{{RaceIconExt|BoundAir}}{{Race|Air elemental|notext}} [[Air elemental]]s<br />
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*{{RaceIconExt|Djinni}} [[Djinni]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|DrakeStorm}} [[Storm dragon]]
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{{Race|Fire elemental|notext}}{{RaceIconExt|UnboundFire}}{{RaceIconExt|BoundFire}}{{RaceIconExt|RevenantFire}} [[Fire elemental]]s
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*{{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker}} [[Flamewaker]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|Phoenix}} [[Phoenix]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|CoreHound}}{{RaceIconExt|CoreHoundPup}} [[Core hound]]
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*{{RaceIconExt|MoltenGiant}} [[Molten giant]]
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[[File:IconSmall Lethon.gif]][[File:IconSmall Emeriss.gif]][[Dragons of Nightmare|Dragon of Nightmare]]<br />
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{{Race|Satyr}}<br />
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{{Race|Blackdragonflight}}<br />
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{{Race|Twilightdragonflight}}<br />
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{{Race|Chromaticdragonflight}}<br />
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{{Race|Centaur}} ([[Galak]])<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Hydra}} [[Hydra#Azeroth_Hydras|Azerothian Hydra]]<br />
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{{RaceIconExt|Leviathan}}[[Kraken#Squid-like|Leviathan Kraken]]<br />
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{{Race|Silithid}}<br />
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Notable [[Twilight's Hammer]] races
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*{{Race|Ogre mage|notext}}{{Race|Ogre}}
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*{{Horde}} Former individuals of the [[Horde]] races
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*{{Alliance}} Former individuals of the [[Alliance]] races
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*{{Race|Elemental}}
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*{{Race|DarkIronDwarf}}
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*{{Race|Sandtroll}}
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| membership =}}
   
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The [[Old Gods' forces]] are the collective grouping of all the entities and organizations that serve the [[Old Gods]] that exists since the shaping of [[Azeroth]] at this time constituted mainly by (enslaved) elementals and Old God creations. Although the original faction suffered an [[War for the shaping of Azeroth|epic defeat]] and their masters (and almost, if not all of the minions) were locked away or into of Azeroth the faction appears to regrow over the various millenniums, very slowly, gaining the adhesion of some groups of mortals and other factions, awaiting the time of the liberation and return of their [[evil]] masters.
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'''Raid target icons''' (sometimes referred to as ''lucky charms'') are icons that [[raid]] leaders/assistants and [[party]] members can place over players and mobs. This feature was introduced in [[Patch 1.11]].''
  
   
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In [[Ahn'Qiraj War|the recent times]] become clear the increasing of the [[Old Lords]] activities in Azeroth, and despite today the [[Old Gods' forces]] likes an '''unofficial''' [[faction]], with most of their members just allying one with other (like the [[Black dragonflight|Black flight]], [[Ragnaros (faction)|Ragnaros]], [[Al'akir (faction)|Al'akir]], [[naga]] of [[Nazjatar]], [[Twilight's Hammer]] and some sub-affiliated factions) but wit no official real internal organization, appears that this alliance, may thinking that the time has come, launch a [[Elemental War|massive assault]] in a attempt to expand their influence, territory and power and reshape Azeroth.
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== Strategy and usage ==
  
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[[Image:Luckycharms.jpg|thumb|Oooh, look at me lucky charms!]]
  
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[[Image:Luckycharms type.jpg|thumb|The list, in-game]]
  
   
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==Membership==
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To place a raid target icon over a mob, simply select the mob, right-click on its portrait, and select a symbol from the hierarchical menu.
  
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===Major members===
   
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* '''{{Npc||Deathwing}}'s forces'''
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Using these symbols is valuable in parties and even more so in raids. Before its introduction, class-specific spells like [[Hunter's Mark]] and [[Detect Magic]] had to be used to visually indicate to other party/raid members what mobs were targeted for what kinds of actions.
  
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** {{Race|Blackdragonflight|notext}} The Black [[Dragonkin]] of the [[Black dragonflight]].
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***Led by the Aspect of Death {{NPC||Deathwing}} the Worldbreaker, formerly the benevolent {{NPC||Neltharion}} the Earth-Warder, Aspect of Earth, driven mad and corrupted by the Old Gods
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*** {{Race|Chromaticdragonflight|notext}} The Chromatic [[Dragonkin]] of the [[Chromatic dragonflight]].
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**** A experimental [[dragonflight]] created and led by {{NPC||Nefarian}} that failed, and was exterminated.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Drakeadon}} Only the Drakeadons seems have survived and are still used by the members of the twilight hammer
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*** {{Race|Twilightdragonflight|notext}} The Twilight [[Dragonkin]] of the [[Twilight dragonflight]].
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**** Created and led by {{NPC||Sintharia}}.
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*** The [[Dark Horde]] serves Nefarian, Deathwing's son, which is composed of various members of various races
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**** {{RaceIcon|Dragonmaw|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Dragonmaw|Female}} [[Orcs]] of the [[Blackrock clan|Blackrock]] and [[Black Tooth Grin Clan]]
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**** {{RaceIcon|ForestTroll|Male}}{{RaceIcon|ForestTroll|Female}} [[Forest troll]]s of the [[Firetree]] and [[Smolderthorn]] Tribes
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**** {{RaceIcon|Ogre|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Ogre|Female}} [[Ogres]] of the [[Firegut]], [[Spirestone]] and [[Stonegullet]] clans
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**** [[Image:IconSmall DragonRed.gif]][[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]][[Image:IconSmall DragonGreen.gif]][[Image:IconSmall DragonBronze.gif]] The Dark Horde has corrupted [[Dragon]]s of all dragonflights
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Worg}} [[Worg]]s that are trained by orcs
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**** {{RaceIcon|Goblin|Male|Small}}{{RaceIcon|Goblin|Female|Small}} The Dark Horde employs various [[Goblin]] mercenaries
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*** {{RaceIconExt|DrakeStone}} The [[Stone dragon]]s of [[Deepholm]] are controlled by [[Deathwing]].
   
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* '''[[Empire]] of [[Nazjatar]]'''
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Particular uses include:
  
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** Nazjatar is the great capital city of the naga and is built into the walls of the Rift.
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** Ruled by the Empress of Nazjtar {{NPC||Queen Azshara}}
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** {{RaceIcon|Naga|Male}}{{RaceIcon|Naga|Female}} The former [[highborne]] that served the queen were turned into [[Naga]] by a mysterious force
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*** {{RaceIconExt|NagaSeaWitch}} [[Naga sea witch|Naga sea witches]] are revered spellcasters
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*** {{RaceIconExt|NagaLord}} [[Naga anomaly|Naga anomaly]] are the mutants of the Naga race
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** The naga have enslaved many races under the seas
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*** [[Mur'gul]]
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Makrura}} [[Makrura]]
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*** They have also tamed many of the ocean creatures
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*** [[Snap dragon]]
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*** [[Dragon turtle]]
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*** [[Couatl]]
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*** [[Tube wyrm]]
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** Naga's allies
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*** {{RaceIconExt|MercilessOne}} [[Merciless one]]
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Leviathan}} [[Leviathanian Kraken]]
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*** {{RaceIconExt|FacelessoftheDeep}} [[Faceless of the Deep]]
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*** {{RaceIconExt|FacelessShadoweaver}} [[Faceless Shadoweaver]]
   
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* '''The [[Emerald Nightmare]]'''
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* Rather than saying "sheep left, sap right, attack middle", a party leader can say "sheep moon, sap cross, attack skull"; once the convention is established and all players understand what each symbol means, the party leader won't even have to say that. The advantage of this method over the former is that even if the mobs move around, it's still clear what they're designated for (it's also often the case that it's ambiguous exactly who the "left" mob is, and sometimes it's hard and time-consuming to describe which mob you mean using only words).
  
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** Based in the [[Emerald Dream]]
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* Rather than the continual assisting of the raid leader, the raid leader can place icons on mobs and assign players to specific mobs, with "Player X has Lucky Charm Y".
  
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** Composed by various corrupted nature creatures.
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* The "Skull" lucky charm is almost invariably used to indicate which target should have [[DPS]] targeted upon it.
  
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** [[File:IconSmall Lethon.gif]][[File:IconSmall Emeriss.gif]] The [[Dragons of Nightmare|corrupted green dragons]] of the [[Nightmare dragonflight]]
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* Very effective in the [[Domo]] and [[Garr]] fights in [[Molten Core]] where there is a lot of target switching.
  
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*** Previously presumably led by {{NPC||Eranikus}}, until his uncorruption.
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** Led by {{npc||Xavius||the Nightmare Lord}}.
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** {{Race|Satyr|notext}} Is believed that Xavius still have corrupt [[satyr]] followers.
   
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* '''[[C'thun]]'s forces'''
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Another use is to speed up pulls in 20-40 man instances by having each symbol assigned to a tank. Among the tanks in your guild, or at the beginning of the raid declare the "tanking order" meaning assigning each symbol to a tank number. For example: Star [[Image:IconSmall RaidStar.png]] is the target of the tank on the top of the Main Tank list, Circle to the number 2 tank on Main Tank list etc. (this can also be done for [[Crowd Control]] by putting your mages/warlocks/etc. on the Main Tank list).
  
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** The insectoids of the [[Kingdom]] of [[Ahn'Qiraj]]
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*** Ahn'Qiraj is the city-kingdom of the [[Qiraji]] found in the southern part of [[Silithus]].
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*** Formerly controlled by the [[Twin Emperors]]
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**** It's primarily ruled by it's Qiraji inhabitants.
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**** {{RaceIcon|Qiraji|Male}} [[Qiraji gladiator]] the male ground fighters of the qiraji
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**** {{RaceIcon|Qiraji|Female}} [[Qiraji battleguard]] the female air fighters of the qiraji
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**** {{RaceIconExt|QirajiProphet}} [[Qiraji prophet]] powerful spellcasters of the qiraji
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**** {{RaceIconExt|QirajiEmperor}} [[Qiraji emperor]] the rulers of the qiraji
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*** The Qiraji have built many constructs for war
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****{{RaceIconExt|Anubisath}} [[Anubisath]] Built and enchanted to be the guardians of Ahn'quiraj
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*****{{RaceIconExt|Horusath}} [[Horusath]] A improved version of Anubisath
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****{{RaceIconExt|ObsidianDestroyer}} [[Obsidian Destroyer]] A creature made of Obsidian, related to the [[Tol'vir]].
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*** And have many Silithid Servants of various castes grouped into various hives
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**** [[Silithid queen]] Egg layer.
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**** [[Silithid larva]] Young silithid that have yet to molt into their adult forms.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|SilithidColossus|Small}} [[Silithid colossus]] Huge battle creatures with brutal strength.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|SilithidTank|Small}} [[Silithid reaver]] The hive's primary defenders.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Silithid|Small}} [[Silithid wasp]] The very aggressive, flying attack troops of the silithid.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|SandReaver|Small}} [[Sand reaver]]Unknown, probably tunnel diggers.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|SandWorm|Small}} [[Sand worm]] Worm-like creatures with burrowing claws digging through most kinds of soil.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Beetle}} [[Silithid scarab]] Worker caste of the Silithids, who are generally not aggresive unless they are attacked.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|SilithidWorker|Small}} [[Silithid worker]] Worker caste of the Silithids, who are generally not aggresive unless they are attacked.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Scorpid|Small}} [[Silithid Creeper]] Very aggressive scorpid-like creatures.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Scorpid|Small}} [[Silithid Swarmer]] Carrying young silithids.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Crab|Small}} [[Silithid Protector]]Crab-like creatures protecting the hive.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Larva|Small}} [[Silithid Grub]] Unknown.
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**** [[Silithid light]] Produces light to iluminate the dark caves.
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**** [[Silithid pill bug]] Produces light to iluminate the dark caves.
   
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* '''{{NPC||Yogg-saron}}'s forces'''
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Carrying this further, a Raid Leader could even appoint each of those tanks / Crowd Controllers as Raid Assistant, and let them mark their own targets. Assuming your tanks are on the ball, this can save time where the Raid Leader does not need to be assigning targets, and ensures each person actually has that target targeted. Each tank / crowd controller should always use the same Icon (both within the raid, and even across multiple raids, e.g., "ElfMan always tanks the blue square") for this to work. This is for more advanced use, and some Raid Leaders do not like appointing Assistants.
  
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** {{RaceIconExt|FacelessOne}} Yogg-saron's [[Faceless one]]s
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*** {{RaceIconExt|FacelessGeneral}} led by the [[Faceless general]] [[Vezax]]
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** The [[Loken's forces]] of [[Ulduar]]
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*** Led by the corrupt Prime designate {{NPC||Loken}}, and controlled by
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*** Composed mainly by the corrupted constructs of Ulduar
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**** [[Titanic watcher]]s like [[Thorim]], [[Freya]], [[Hodir]] and [[Mimir]]
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Mechagnome}} [[Mechagnome]]
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***** and their constructs Like the [[Clockwork giant]] or the [[Flame Leviathan]]
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**** {{RaceIconExt|Golem}} [[Golem]]
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** And the [[Iron Army]] led by the [[Assembly of Iron]]
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*** {{RaceIconExt|IronDwarf}} [[Iron Dwarf]]
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*** {{RaceIconExt|IronGiant}} [[Iron giant]]
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*** {{RaceIcon|IronVrykul|Male}} [[Iron Vrykul]]
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*** {{RaceIconExt|ProtoPlated}} [[Plated proto-drake]]
   
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* '''The [[mortal]]s of the [[Twilight's Hammer]] cult'''
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== Example targeting convention ==
  
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** Led by the mutant {{NPC||Cho'gall}}, first of the [[ogre magi]].
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Although there is nothing like a standard convention for icon meanings, the following table may provide a starting point for groups or guilds wishing to create a convention.
  
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** The cult has various members the most notable are:
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*** Mortal betrayers from [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]].
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*** {{Race|Ogre mage|notext}}{{Race|Ogre}} Ogres are attracted by the promises of power of Cho'gall.
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**** The Ogres of the [[Mo'grosh]] [[clan]]
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***** Led by {{NPC||Gor'kresh}}.
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**** {{RaceIconExt|DiscipleofCho'gall}} Cho'gall has made some disciples in his former likeness.
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*** {{Race|Gronn}}
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Ettin}} Some [[Ettin]] have followed the ogres
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*** {{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Male}}{{RaceIcon|DarkIron|Female}} The [[Dark Iron clan]] has been divided and some decided to join the twilight hammer
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*** {{RaceIcon|SandTroll|Male|}}{{RaceIcon|SandTroll|Female}} The [[Sand troll]]s of [[Zul'farrak]] allied with the twilight hammer in a desperate attempt, led by {{NPC||Hydromancer Kulratha}}
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*** {{RaceIconExt|AscendantAir}}{{RaceIconExt|AscendantEarth}}{{RaceIconExt|AscendantFire}}{{RaceIconExt|AscendantWater}}{{RaceIconExt|AscendantElementium}} Various mortals have ascended to [[elemental ascendant]]s
   
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===Other factions and allies===
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{| class="darktable"
  
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* The [[Firelands#Denizens|Firelands minions]] of [[Ragnaros]]
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** {{NPC||Ragnaros}}, ruler of the [[Firelands]] has agreed to ally with Deathwing to burn down the [[world tree]] of [[Nordrassil]]
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! Symbol !! Chat Command !! Class !! Action !! Notes
  
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** {{RaceIconExt|Fire}} [[Fire elemental]]s are the servants of ragnaros, shaped in various forms.
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Flamewaker}} The [[Flamewaker]]s are the nobles of the fire elemental hirarchy
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| [[Image:IconSmall RaidStar.png]] || {Star} or {rt1} || {{Class|Rogue|notext}} [[Rogue]] || [[Sap]] || Groups must wait until the rogue has sapped before engaging the group, as sap cannot be reapplied in combat.
  
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*** {{RaceIconExt|RevenantFire}} [[Fire Revenant]]s are the main infantry of Ragnaros army
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|- class="alt"
  
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| [[Image:IconSmall RaidCircle.png]] || {Circle}, {Coin}, or {rt2} || {{Class|Priest|notext}} [[Priest]] || [[Shackle Undead]] / [[Mind Control]] || Mind Control should be used carefully because when the control breaks, the mob usually goes straight to the priest. (Think encircling the mob with shackles or the circular whirl above a mind-controlled mob).
  
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| [[Image:IconSmall RaidDiamond.png]] || {Diamond} or {rt3} || {{Class|Warlock|notext}} [[Warlock]] || [[Seduction]] / [[Banish]] / [[Enslave Demon]] || When using enslave, groups may sometimes wait until the target has died before engaging the rest of the group.
  
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|- class="alt"
  
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| [[Image:IconSmall RaidTriangle.png]] || {Triangle} or {rt4} || {{Class|Druid|notext}} [[Druid]], {{Class|Shaman|notext}} [[Shaman]] || [[Hibernate]], [[Entangling Roots]], [[Hex]] || If you have a druid tank, he can cast this before he shapeshifts into bear form. (Think green for nature spells or the color of the ZZzz's over a hibernated mob). This can also, more often, be used for [[Hex]] (Think green, like a frog).
  
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| [[Image:IconSmall RaidMoon.png]] || {Moon} or {rt5} || {{Class|Mage|notext}} [[Mage]] || [[Polymorph]] || Usually sheeped mob is the last to kill, as mages can easily resheep and keep the mob controlled indefinitely.
  
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|- class="alt"
  
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| [[Image:IconSmall RaidSquare.png]] || {Square} or {rt6} || {{Class|Hunter|notext}} [[Hunter]] || [[hunter trap|Trap]] || Usually [[Freezing Trap]] in Cataclysm instances; think blue for ice. Groups may wish to delay 10-15 seconds between the hunter trap and the pull, so that the trap's cooldown is up if the trap breaks early.
  
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| [[Image:IconSmall RaidCross.png]] || {Cross}, {X} or {rt7} || || Off Tank || Usually the target DPS should switch to once the target marked with the skull has been killed.
  
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|- class="alt"
  
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| [[Image:IconSmall RaidSkull.png]] || {Skull} or {rt8} || || Kill target || Focus of all DPS.
  
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* The [[Skywall#Denizens|Skywall creatures]] of [[Al'akir]]
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Obviously, this would have to be altered on a per-case basis if, for example, you have two mages polymorphing or if you have a warlock both banishing and enslaving. Still, it can provide a useful foundation for groups or guilds getting used to the raid icon system.
  
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** {{NPC||Al'akir}}, ruler of the [[Skywall]] has agreed to work with Deathwing to find the re-origination device created by the titans.
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*** [[Conclave of Wind]] serve directly under Al'akir
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** {{RaceIconExt|Air}} [[Air Elemental]]s are the servants of Al'akir, shaped into various forms.
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Djinni}} The [[Djinni]] are the nobles of the air elemental hierarchy.
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*** {{RaceIconExt|RevenantAir}} The [[Lightning revenant]] are the main infantry.
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*** {{RaceIconExt|DrakeStorm}} The [[Storm dragon]]s protect the [[Vortex Pinnacle]].
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** Some Mortal tribes have served with Al'akir
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Centaur|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Centaur|Female}} [[Centaur]]s of the [[Galak]] tribe have allied with Al'akir
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*** {{RaceIconExt|Tol'vir}} The [[Tol'vir]] of the [[Neferset]] tribe
   
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* {{RaceIconExt|Hydra}} The Old Gods keep many [[Azerothian Hydra]]s demigods as pets.
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== API and key bindings ==
  
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These icons can be set programmatically in a macro with the {{api|SetRaidTarget}} function.
  
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Example, <code>/script SetRaidTarget("target", 8);</code> will mark the target with a Skull, 8 standing for the Icon number.
  
   
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=== Former allies ===
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Alternatively, they can be bound to keys for quick application. For example, Skull could be bound to Ctrl-K (Kill, sKull) so that the raid leader or assist can apply the icon quickly to a new target during a fight.
  
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*Neptulon and the water elementals used to work for the old gods before the imprisonment in the Elemental planes.
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*Therazane and the Earth elementals used to work for the old gods before the imprisonment in the Elemental planes.
   
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==History==
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For even faster marking, combining the macro <code>/script SetRaidTarget("mouseover", #);</code> (# of course being replaced with the corresponding icon's number) with key bindings will allow you to apply icons without actually targetting anything.
  
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===Shaping of Azeroth===
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[[File:Stub.png|20px]] ''Please add any available information to this section.''
   
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====Defeat and allegiances within====
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{{api|GetRaidTargetIndex}} returns the icon index of the specified target.
  
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[[File:Stub.png|20px]] ''Please add any available information to this section.''
   
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== Macros ==
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===War of the Ancients===
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[[File:Stub.png|20px]] ''Please add any available information to this section.''
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This macro will cycle Skull, X, Nil, then Moon on cursored targets.
  
   
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===Post-first [[sundering]]===
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It is self-evident however that the Old Gods possess worshippers across all the world's peoples and cultures somehow. The Old Gods are imprisoned and asleep deep beneath the earth, but their power is so vast that their maddening, destructive taint seeps from their prisons and appears to tear away at the sanity of an unknown number of Azeroth's inhabitants. To what extent sentient beings can fall under the influence of the Old Gods in this manner is not well understood, but those who hear the Old Whisperings most clearly have joined together in a coalition that is known as the [[Twilight's Hammer]]. Most of these cultists and followers have lost every ounce of their sanity and have become completely unpredictable and malefic, and, sometimes, things which are far worse. Through the leadership of the [[ogre-mage]] [[Cho'gall]], a powerful servant of C'Thun, the Twilight's Hammer has in recent times become the focal point for mortal worship of the Old Gods, and the cult's influence has since begun to increase alarmingly. Former members of both [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]] inexplicably flock to its service as if heeding a silent calling, and unrepentantly assist in bringing about the final hour of mortal existence on Azeroth. Large groups of the Twilight's Hammer have been observed to settle at or near sites where they believe the Old Gods or their minions are sealed away; many await C'Thun's awakening in [[Silithus]], while others appear to serve [[Ragnaros]] in the [[Blackrock Depths]] alongside the [[Dark Iron dwarves]].<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 169</ref> The largest concentrations of the Twilight's Hammer however are located at [[Grim Batol]] and the [[Bastion of Twilight]], within a region of the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] that is now referred to as the [[Twilight Highlands]].
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NeutralOld Gods' forces
Twilight Citadel
Main leader IconSmall OldGodC'Thun†
N'Zoth
IconSmall Yogg-SaronYogg-Saron
Presumably other Old Gods
Secondary leaders

IconSmall Cho'gallCho'Gall†
IconSmall DeathwingDeathwing

IconSmall AirLordAl'Akir
IconSmall FireLordRagnaros
Twin Emperors

IconSmall NagaSeaWitchQueen Azshara
IconSmall Titan MaleLoken†

IconSmall SatyrXavius
Race(s)

Old godOld god Old god
Forgotten one
IconSmall FacelessGeneralIconSmall FacelessoftheDeepIconSmall FacelessShadoweaverFile:IconSmall Erudax.gifN'raqiN'raqiN'raqiN'raqi N'raqi
IconSmall MercilessOne Merciless one
IconSmall NagaLordIconSmall NagaSeaWitchNagaNaga Naga
IconSmall QirajiProphetIconSmall QirajiEmperorQirajiQiraji Qiraji
IconSmall Tol'vir Tol'vir
IconSmall RevenantAirIconSmall UnboundAirIconSmall BoundAirAir elemental Air elementals

Fire elementalIconSmall UnboundFireIconSmall BoundFireIconSmall RevenantFire Fire elementals

IconSmall LethonIconSmall EmerissDragon of Nightmare
Satyr Satyr
Black dragon Black dragon
Twilight dragon Twilight dragon
Chromatic dragon Chromatic dragon
CentaurCentaur Centaur (Galak)
IconSmall Hydra Azerothian Hydra
IconSmall LeviathanLeviathan Kraken
SilithidSilithidSilithidSilithid Silithid
Notable Twilight's Hammer races

Capital Unknown (if any); Presumably the Old Gods' locations: Chamber of C'Thun, Ahn'Qiraj (formerly); Prison of Yogg-Saron, Ulduar; The Rift of Aln and the Rift of N'Zoth
Other major settlements Ny'alotha, Nazjatar, Twilight Citadel, Neferset City, Blackrock Spire, Grizzlemaw, Zul'Farrak, Shadowforge City
Base of operations Twilight Highlands, Ulduar, Silithus, The Rift, Skywall, Ahn'kahet: The Old Kingdom, Firelands, Maelstrom, Twilight Realm, Emerald Nightmare, Twilight Caverns, Blackfathom Deeps, Rift of Aln and believed others
Theater of operations Elemental Plane, Twilight Realm, Twisting Nether (believed in Outland), Emerald Dream and Great Dark Beyond (knowingly Azeroth).
Language(s) Common (speculated), Faceless (belived)
Status Active, possible cripple/defeat

The Old Gods' forces are the collective grouping of all the entities and organizations that serve the Old Gods that exists since the shaping of Azeroth at this time constituted mainly by (enslaved) elementals and Old God creations. Although the original faction suffered an epic defeat and their masters (and almost, if not all of the minions) were locked away or into of Azeroth the faction appears to regrow over the various millenniums, very slowly, gaining the adhesion of some groups of mortals and other factions, awaiting the time of the liberation and return of their evil masters.

In the recent times become clear the increasing of the Old Lords activities in Azeroth, and despite today the Old Gods' forces likes an unofficial faction, with most of their members just allying one with other (like the Black flight, Ragnaros, Al'akir, naga of Nazjatar, Twilight's Hammer and some sub-affiliated factions) but wit no official real internal organization, appears that this alliance, may thinking that the time has come, launch a massive assault in a attempt to expand their influence, territory and power and reshape Azeroth.

Membership

Major members

Other factions and allies

Former allies

  • Neptulon and the water elementals used to work for the old gods before the imprisonment in the Elemental planes.
  • Therazane and the Earth elementals used to work for the old gods before the imprisonment in the Elemental planes.

History

Shaping of Azeroth

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Defeat and allegiances within

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War of the Ancients

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Post-first sundering

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Interim

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Doom of Draenor

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Third War and Aftermath

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It is self-evident however that the Old Gods possess worshippers across all the world's peoples and cultures somehow. The Old Gods are imprisoned and asleep deep beneath the earth, but their power is so vast that their maddening, destructive taint seeps from their prisons and appears to tear away at the sanity of an unknown number of Azeroth's inhabitants. To what extent sentient beings can fall under the influence of the Old Gods in this manner is not well understood, but those who hear the Old Whisperings most clearly have joined together in a coalition that is known as the Twilight's Hammer. Most of these cultists and followers have lost every ounce of their sanity and have become completely unpredictable and malefic, and, sometimes, things which are far worse. Through the leadership of the ogre-mage Cho'gall, a powerful servant of C'Thun, the Twilight's Hammer has in recent times become the focal point for mortal worship of the Old Gods, and the cult's influence has since begun to increase alarmingly. Former members of both Alliance and Horde inexplicably flock to its service as if heeding a silent calling, and unrepentantly assist in bringing about the final hour of mortal existence on Azeroth. Large groups of the Twilight's Hammer have been observed to settle at or near sites where they believe the Old Gods or their minions are sealed away; many await C'Thun's awakening in Silithus, while others appear to serve Ragnaros in the Blackrock Depths alongside the Dark Iron dwarves.[1] The largest concentrations of the Twilight's Hammer however are located at Grim Batol and the Bastion of Twilight, within a region of the Eastern Kingdoms that is now referred to as the Twilight Highlands.

In some cases, evil but still sane individuals have been known to deliberately turn to worship of the Old Gods out of spite, when they feel that other, more mainstream powers have mistreated them. Anarchists also sometimes fall to worship of the Old Gods out of a desire to destroy the world; some believe a new, better existence will rise up in the wake of the destruction. In either case, these individuals are deluded or misinformed and any who do manage to make even the barest real contact with the Old Gods go hopelessly and irrevocably insane.

C'Thun created avatars from the silithid in its own image during ages long past. These avatars, known as the qiraji, represent dark and powerful mockeries of life and have served as the Old God's heralds for millenia. Likewise, Yogg-Saron and N'Zoth are closely associated with the entities known only as Faceless Ones, which appear to function as heralds and avatars to these Old Gods as well.

Queen Azshara and the bulk of her Highborne seem to have fallen to, or have struck a pact with, the power of an Old God and have since become the monstrous, serpent-like naga. The naga have been seen in the presence of Faceless Ones in regions as Vashj'ir, suggesting that the darkest fears about the change which has overcome Azshara and many of the Highborne hold true.

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  1. ^ Horde Player's Guide, 169
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