Val'kyr
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| Val'kyr | |
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| Faction/Affiliation | Scourge |
| Character classes | N/A |
| Racial capital | Icecrown Citadel |
| Racial leader(s) | Lich King |
| Racial mount | self-powered flight |
| Homeworld | Azeroth |
Val'kyr are a type of undead vrykul, and seem to be a recent addition to the armies of the Scourge. They act as the Lich King's agents in the spirit world, being described by Thoralius the Wise as being "fearsome creatures made of pure nightmare" that "now stand watch over the realm of the elements".[1]
Val'kyr are created from the female vrykul dwellers of Valkyrion who accept the Lich King's "gift".[2] Valkyrion Aspirants can be found at Valkyrion as well as Nascent Val'kyr. At least one example exists of a female vrykul being turned into a val'kyr at another location as well.[3] Val'kyr serve as judges for vrykul combatants and decide which become vargul or ymirjar,[4][5] and also judge slain vrykul.[1]
Val'kyr Battle-maidens watch over fresh death knights in Acherus: The Ebon Hold alongside the Lich King. When death knights die in the instanced area of the Scarlet Enclave, they will come and resurrect the slain.
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Types
Notable val'kyr
Annhylde the Caller
Geirrvif
- Olrun the Battlecaller
Svala Sorrowgrave
- Vardmadra
- Edyis Darkbane
- Fjola Lightbane
Inspiration
"Val'kyr" is an obvious reference to the Valkyries of Norse myth — minor female deities in the service of Odin. Their duty was to choose the most heroic spirits of slain warriors and take them to Valhalla, where they would serve at Odin's side in the Ragnarök.
References
- ^ 1.0 1.1
[71] The Echo of Ymiron - ^ [80] Off With Their Black Wings
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Svala Sorrowgrave encounter intro. - ^ Geirrvif
- ^ Val'kyr Arbiter
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