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| image = Vol'jin Wei.jpg
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| name = Vol'jin
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| sex = Male
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| race = Jungle troll
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|creature=Humanoid
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| faction = Horde
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| character = [[Shadow hunter]] (WoW); [[Witch doctor]] (all)
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| affiliation = [[Horde]], [[Darkspear trolls]]
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| occupation = Leader of the Darkspear tribe; advisor to the Warchief
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| location = [[Valley of Wisdom]], [[Orgrimmar]] {{coords|34|36|Orgrimmar}}<br>{{c-inline}}[[Darkspear Hold]], [[Echo Isles]], [[Durotar]]
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| status = Alive
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| level = ??
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| type = Boss
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| health = 5,578,000
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| mana = 22,085
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| relatives = [[Sen'jin]] (father and master), [[Yenniku]] (presumed)<ref>{{Quest|Hunt for Yenniku}}</ref>
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The shadow hunter '''Vol'jin''', son of [[Sen'jin]], is the chieftain of the [[Darkspear tribe]], rightful ruler of the [[Echo Isles]], and a staunch ally of [[Warchief]] [[Thrall]]. After the Echo Isles were conquered by the traitorous sorcerer [[Zalazane]], he resided in [[Orgrimmar]] at the side of the Warchief, later fighting alongside him during the [[Battle for the Undercity]]. After years of exile, Vol'jin [[Zalazane's Fall|led an attack against the Echo Isles]] to end Zalazane's evil rule and retake the lands that Thrall had promised them.
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'''Wardens''' serve as a kind of law enforcement for several races in Azeroth. They keep members of their race in line, or are employed as [[guard]]s, [[assassin]]s, and [[bounty hunter]]s. The most famous wardens are the wardens among the [[night elves]]; the Warcraft III unit and RPG prestige class.
  
   
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==Biography==
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==Night elf wardens==
  
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Vol'jin is the son and former apprentice of the [[troll]] witchdoctor Sen'jin, leader of the exiled Darkspear tribe that lived on a small island chain in [[Stranglethorn Vale]]. During this time period, the Darkspear trolls were almost wiped out by a human invasion, as well as constant [[murloc]] raids. Only through the timely intervention of Thrall and the [[orcs]] did any trolls survive. Sen'jin died bravely on the islands trying to save his people. With Sen'jin's death, Vol'jin became chief [[shadow hunter]] for the tribe. In order to repay Thrall for saving his people, Vol'jin pledged his loyalty and service to the [[Horde]].
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Night elf wardens are elite members of the [[Watchers]], the jailors and marshalls of night elf society. Maiev was first to be given the rank of warden, which she later awarded to a select few who had proven their exceptional fighting abilities, tracking skills, and tenacity.[http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/encyclopedia/624.xml]
  
   
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Shortly after the orcs left, a large group of trolls also sailed for Kalimdor, but Vol'jin was not among them. Instead, Vol'jin chose to weather the Sea Witch's wrath with the rest of tribe until the time came when they could leave. Finally, a year later, they gathered up all the supplies they could and left for the new orc nation of Durotar.
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[[Image:WardenAPG.jpg|thumb|Warden from the ''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]''.]]
  
   
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During the [[Third War]], those of the Darkspear Tribe who were present fought along side the orcs against the [[Burning Legion]] without their chief, who was still on the Darkspear Isles at the time. After the war, Vol'jin settled the tribe upon the [[Echo Isles]], just off the shores of [[Durotar]]. It wasn't long before a new threat appeared however, in the form of Grand Admiral [[Daelin Proudmoore]]'s expeditionary fleet. Vol'jin aided [[Rexxar]], [[Rokhan]], and [[Chen Stormstout]] in evacuating the Darkspear tribe, turning the three into [[wyvern]]s allowing them to attack the [[Alliance]] fleet from above, and supplying them with a squadron of troll [[Troll batrider|batrider]]s. Forced to retreat through sheer force of numbers, Vol'jin continued to aid Rexxar and Rokhan through his wise counsel, instructing Rexxar to recruit the [[tauren]] and the [[ogre]]s in the fight against the humans.
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The wardens are the most feared arm of the [[night elves]]' wrath. These mystical assassins mete out justice, capture fugitives and carry out covert executions. Trained in martial arts, wardens command a fearsome and formidable range of abilities. Using a combination of cunning, stealth and tactical planning, a warden can shake even a large fighting force to its core.{{Cite|M&M|53}}
  
   
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After helping the Horde beat back the human invasion, Vol'jin led his tribe back to the Echo Isles. It was not to last however, as a witch doctor named [[Zalazane]] used dark magic to enslave many of his Darkspear brethren, forcing Vol'jin to order the retreat to the mainland for fear his whole tribe would fall victim to the mad witch doctor. Vol'jin then founded [[Sen'jin Village]] along the southern coast of Durotar as a base with which to strike back at Zalazane. However, he was called to Orgrimmar to aid Thrall, leaving the recapture of his people's home to [[Master Gadrin]]. Though raids by the Kul Tiras marines persist in the Barrens and Durotar, these invasions are lesser threats and not directly aimed at Sen'jin Village.
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The mysterious wardens serve as the night elves' special police force in [[Kalimdor]]. Set apart from the militant Sentinels, wardens are usually employed as jailors, assassins, and bounty hunters. When loosed upon escaped criminals, wardens employ a number of supernatural powers that enable them to recapture their prey and mete out the night elves' justice. Wardens have a line of sight teleport ability called "blink," which they can use to outmaneuver even the quickest of foes.[http://www.battle.net/war3/nightelf/units/warden.shtml]
  
   
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==In World of Warcraft==
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They are stealthy and mystical individuals, using their shadowy abilities in ways much different than the Sentinels. They are adept at entering and exiting combat quickly and have a number of attacks that can quickly disable their opponents. Many wardens are women, though not all of them. Wardens dress in dark colors and favor cloaks, which move about them like shadows to further hide their presence. Wardens are deadly melee combatants, able to bring their opponents to their knees with a few quick attacks, then teleport to safety.
  
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[[File:Voljin TCC.jpg|thumb|Vol'jin in the TCG.]]
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Vol'jin currently resides at Thrall's fortress in [[Orgrimmar]], assisting the Warchief with sound advice and witty stratagems such as the capture of [[Trol'kalar]] for use against the trolls of Stranglethorn, all the while guiding his people to a better future.
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Wardens are members of night elf culture and society. All wardens are night elves and are members of the Alliance. They have been valuable additions to the night elves' military for millennia. Theirs is an ancient tradition, focused on justice. In addition to some of their other roles, wardens ensure that law is kept in night elf lands. In modern times, they focus their skills on furthering night elf interests in the larger world, and keeping peace in northern Kalimdor. Historically, wardens are the most feared jailers and bounty hunters in night elf society. They keep watch on the most dangerous prisoners. If a prisoner escapes, wardens set out to retrieve him.
  
   
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The most (in)famous warden is Maiev Shadowsong, the woman responsible for keeping the most dangerous prisoner in night elf history — Illidan Stormrage. Maeiv failed in her duties, as all know, and hunted Illidan across Azeroth and Outland to retrieve him. Her hunt and failure embittered her, and when Illidan bested her in Outland, Maiev died alone and hollow on an alien, red world (or so it was believed).
  
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*{{questlong|horde|32|Regthar Deathgate}} {{queststart}}
   
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See [[List of Orgrimmar NPCs]].
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Despite Maiev's failure, many young wardens see her as the epitome of dedication. Though her charge escaped, she pursued him across the worlds, giving up only when "death" prevented her from continuing her chase. Other wardens view Maiev with ambivalence, seeing her single-minded focus as responsible for her failure.
  
   
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===Brewfest===
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Wardens traditionally remain in the night elf homeland, protecting their race's interests. Other wardens, usually young ones who learned their skills since the Third War, head out into the larger world as adventurers. They still seek to further night elf interests, perhaps by destroying demons and other traditional enemies. Others are on missions to capture certain individuals or groups of individuals. They may be charged with returning these creatures to Darnassus, or they may leave to slay them.
  
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During [[Brewfest]], Vol'jin will ride out of the city to the festival grounds at 6 a.m and 6 p.m each day for the ceremonial [[Brewfest#Tapping of the Keg|tapping of the keg]]. Players present when he does this will receive a 2 hours ''Brewfest Enthusiast'' [[buff]] that increases [[Experience point|experience]] gained by 10%.
   
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===Battle for the Undercity===
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They are night elf only, but it is conceivable that a night elf could teach the skills of a warden to a member of another race, but so far as anyone knows, this has never been done. All current wardens are members of the Alliance, though it is possible that a warden might break from the Alliance after learning her abilities. Night elves certainly don't train wardens who are not loyal to them.{{Cite|APG|68}}
  
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Vol'jin was called upon to serve during the [[Battle for the Undercity]]. He maintained his position outside the gates of the [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] atop his [[Raptor]] with the artillery and several Grunts, until [[Thrall]] and [[Sylvanas Windrunner]] arrived. There he remained to send any [[adventurer]]s that followed after the Warchief to help reclaim the Undercity.
   
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===The Glory of the Darkspears===
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[[Image:WaWC3.jpg|thumb|left|Warden in ''[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]]''.]]
  
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After many attempts by [[adventurer]]s to reclaim the [[Echo Isles]], Vol'jin has come up with a plan to defeat [[Zalazane]] and reclaim the isles for the [[Darkspear tribe|Darkspear trolls]], for this plan to succeed he seeks aid from the [[loa]]s that still help the Darkspear and from other Horde members.<ref>[[Zalazane's Fall]]</ref>
   
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===Elemental Unrest===
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As the night elves special police force, they are tasked with maintaining the laws of their people and with pursuing and capturing their fugitives. Though staunch members of the Alliance, wardens are rarely seen outside night elf lands unless sent on a specific mission. When pursuing fugitives, however, they may work with other Alliance forces and can prove invaluable when navigating night elf territories. More than one Alliance commander has felt some disquiet upon meeting these fiercely independent, accomplished, focused women, but that discomfort often changes to admiration and even appreciation upon seeing the warden at work. Wardens often target key enemy figures who have attacked the night elves before, and their presence near a battlefield often means the upcoming elimination of a significant threat. Sometimes a warden allies with an Alliance force, staying with them and eliminating each major opponent the [[Alliance]] commander indicates. This usually occurs around night elf lands, where any invading force is a threat to their society.{{Cite|APG|190,191}}
  
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During the [[Elemental Unrest]], Vol'jin defends the [[Valley of Spirits]] from invading elementals.
   
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===Cataclysm===
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The warden's [[magic]] is drawn from conviction and belief in justice for the night elves. One of the deadliest abilities of the warden is her power to imbue a weapon with the wrath and justice of the night elves, upon a slashing or throwing weapon that she holds. The ultimate expression of the warden's spirit of justice and wrath is the summoning of a night elf [[spirit of vengeance]].
  
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[[File:Vol'jin Cata.jpg|thumb|Vol'jin after the Cataclysm in the newly reclaimed [[Echo Isles]]]]
   
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Vol'jin will be removed from Orgrimmar in ''Cataclysm''.<ref>http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=25399620299&pageNo=1&sid=1#12</ref> He will appear on the reclaimed Echo Isles, which will be renamed as Darkspear Isles, the new troll starting zone. He will be involved with many of the troll starting area quests, one of which where he shows a vision of himself and Garrosh Hellscream, the new Warchief of the Horde, talking in a previous encounter in [[Grommash Hold]], using some sort of incense over a brazier. He is also present at the [[Elemental Unrest]] meeting.
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A warden can unleash an arsenal of blades and knives upon the unsuspecting. The warden can magically split a thrown knife to let loose a cascade of cutting terror upon her quarry.
  
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:''Garrosh's image appears.''
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===In Warcraft III===
  
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:{{text|say|Image of Garrosh|Don't talk back to me, troll. You know who was left in charge here. Haven't you stopped to ask yourself why Thrall chose me instead of you?}}
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:''Vol'jin's image appears.''
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In ''[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]]'', the warden is a playable hero unit. The warden can cast [[Blink]], [[Fan of Knives]] (point-blank [[Area of Effect]]), [[Shadow Strike]], and can summon an [[Avatar of Vengeance]] that can resurrect dead units as [[Spirit of vengeance|Spirits of Vengeace]].
  
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:{{text|say|Image of Vol'jin|Dere be no question why, Garrosh. He gave ya tha title because ya be Grom's Son and because tha people be wantin' a war hero.}}
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:{{text|say|Image of Vol'jin|To which I tink ya be even more like ya father den he thought, even without ya havin' da demon blood.}}
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:{{text|say|Image of Garrosh|You are lucky I don't gut you right here, whelp. You are foolish to think that you can speak to your Warchief in such ways.}}
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:{{text|say|Image of Vol'jin|Ya be no Warchief of mine. Ya've not earned my respect and I'll not be seein' tha Horde destroyed by ya foolish thirst for war.}}
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:{{text|say|Image of Garrosh|And what exactly do you think that you'll do about it? Your threats are hollow. Go slink away with the rest of your kind in the slums. I will endure your filth in my throne room no longer.}}
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:{{text|say|Image of Vol'jin|I know exactly what I'll be doin' about it, son of Hellscream. I'll be watchin' as ya people slowly become aware of ya ineptitude. I'll laugh as dey grow ta despise ya as I do. And when tha time comes dat ya failure is complete and ya "power" is meaningless, I will be dere to end ya rule, swiftly and silently. Ya will spend ya reign glancin' over ya shoulda and fearin' tha shadows, for when tha time comes and ya blood be slowly drainin' out, ya will know exactly who fired da arrow dat pierced ya heart.}}
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:{{text|say|Image of Garrosh|You have sealed your fate, troll.}}
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:{{text|emote|Image of Garrosh spits at Vol'jin's feet.}}
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:{{text|say|Image of Vol'jin|And you yours, "Warchief".}}
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:''Garrosh's image fades.''
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:''Vol'jin's image fades.''
   
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With the tension of the Horde arising, Vol'jin begins to consider resigning the Darkspear trolls from the Horde entirely, though he knows that decision would not be the best. He then contacts Thrall to consult him about that matter and the answer comforts him for some time...
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===Warden's Moon Sword===
  
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Specially chosen wardens wield these circular slashing blades. The serrated, hoop-shaped moon sword is a deadly weapon for both subduing and executing the warden's quarry.{{Cite|M&M|129}}
  
   
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:{{text|say|Vol'jin|Dere's only one with tha answers I seek. Ya can stay and watch if ya like.}}
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===Warden's Cloak===
  
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:{{text|say|Thrall|Vol'jin. It is good to see you, brother. }}
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Specially constructed for the night elves' wardens, these green velvet cloaks bear a fringe of deadly, razor-sharp blades along the hem, resembling the wings of an owl. Wardens learn to shift and swing the cloak dramatically, presenting the blade fringes to anyone who might get too close. The cloak is both a defensive measure against sneak attacks and a potent weapon for the warden when surrounded by enemies.It also provides numerous knife blades for the warden to use with her slicing torrent ability.{{Cite|M&M|154}}
  
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:{{text|say|Vol'jin|Thrall! I am glad ya be well. Dere were rumors otherwise. }}
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:{{text|say|Thrall|Indeed. Someone did try to kill me, but that is not my greatest concern at the moment. The world itself calls for my aid. }}
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:{{text|say|Vol'jin|I must beg ya council my friend. I can't be standin' by Garrosh while he be turnin' our people against each other for the sake of war. My respect for ya does not extend to dis new Horde... I am tinkin' of leadin' my people away. }}
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:{{text|say|Thrall|Vol'jin, I chose Garrosh because he has the strength to lead our people through these trying times. }}
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:{{text|say|Thrall|For all my supposed wisdom, there have been moments that I've barely been able to hold the Horde together. The Wrath Gate and Undercity displayed that clearly. }}
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:{{text|say|Thrall|The Horde cries for a hero of old. An orc of true blood that will bow to no human and bear no betrayal. A warrior that will make our people proud again. Garrosh can be that hero. }}
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:{{text|say|Thrall|I did not make this decision lightly. Vol'jin. I know our alliances will suffer for it. I know the Horde will be irreversibly changed. But I made this choice with confidence that Garrosh is exacty what the Horde needs. }}
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:{{text|say|Thrall|I'm trusting you and the other leaders to not let this divide our people. You are stronger than that. }}
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:{{text|say|Vol'jin|I understand, brotha. I will tink on this and be troublin' ya no furtha. You have a world to be savin'. }}
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:{{text|say|Thrall|Throm'ka old friend.}}
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:{{text|say|Vol'jin|Dese will not be easy times, but i be suspectin' we will be stayin' with tha Horde for the good of all. }}
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:{{text|say|Vol'jin|Thrall's words are true, as dey always be. The Horde is much more den a few old, stubborn leaders and a handfull of heroes from Northrend. The people be cryin' Garrosh's name... at least for now.}}
   
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== Quotes ==
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===Famous/Named Night Elf Wardens===
  
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[[File:Vol'jin1.jpg|thumb|Vol'jin as seen in ''Warcraft III''.]]
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*{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}}[[Maiev Shadowsong]]
  
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*{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}}[[Blackhawk]]
  
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*You make big mistake, mon.
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*{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}}[[Cordana Felsong]]
  
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*Here come the voodoo!
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*{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}}[[Saria Nightwatcher]]
  
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*For the Darkspear tribe!
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*{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}}[[Drelanim Whisperwind]]
  
   
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;Greeting
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===Others===
  
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*Spirits be with you, stranger. How may I help?''
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Alsa Iron-cell, The Iron Raven, Marin Bladewing, Shalis Darkhunter, Sira Moonwarden, Saithis, Malace Shade, Kiri Starstalker, Anaya Felgrove, Mirana Starlight, Felhala Starmoon, Nalmeena Darkfollow
  
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*You come to consult the spirits?''
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*How can old Vol'jin help you?''
   
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;Tapping of the Keg at Brewfest
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*We will learn who the greatest brewmaster is. We know the breweries are up for the challenge. We would not have invited them otherwise. So now, let us celebrate with our fine warrior brothers! Let us count down from five. Then old Vol'jin will tap this keg and we can all decide who is the greatest of brewmasters. Ziggy Zoggy Ziggy Zoggy Oy Oy Oy^^! The keg has been tapped! The battle begins! Now raise your glasses with me, as I toast our combatants... Brew for the Horde! Drink for the Horde!<ref>↑ This is shouted by the audience and hosts of the Comedy Central series "The Man Show" before everyone drinks a beer at the show's conclusion. Both are based off a traditional German Oktoberfest drinking song that goes ''zicke zacke zicke zacke hoy hoy hoy!''</ref>
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:{{text|yell|Sons and daughters of de Darkspear! Friens of de tribe!}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Draenei|Male|Small}} [[Adyen the Lightwarden]], [[Shattrath City]] {{bc-inline}}
  
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:{{text|yell|We be gatherin' here, on de shores of Sen'jin Village, to be takin' BACK what is ours!}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Warden Alturas]], [[Dalaran]] {{wotlk-inline}}
  
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:{{text|yell|Come, now! Join de liberation of de Echo Isles! Zalazane will FALL!}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Female|Small}} [[Warden Belamoore]], [[Alterac Mountains]]
  
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:{{text|yell|We be gettin' ready to march to de Isles, an' FREE dem of Zalazane's wicked rule! Join me!}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Orc|Male|Small}} [[Warden Nork Bloodfrenzy]], [[Borean Tundra]] {{wotlk-inline}}
  
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:{{text|yell|Zalazane's time has come! De Darkspear will have a proper home again. Be ready!}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Mag'har|Male|Small}} [[Warden Bullrok]], [[Nagrand]] {{bc-inline}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}} [[Tree Warden Chawn]], [[Blade's Edge Mountains]] {{bc-inline}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Runewarden Deryan]], [[Eversong Woods]] {{bc-inline}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}} [[Earthwarden Grife]], [[Dragonblight]] {{wotlk-inline}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}} [[Warden Hamoot]], [[Zangarmarsh]] {{bc-inline}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male|Small}} [[Warden Haro]], [[Silithus]]
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Ethereal|Small}} [[Warden Icoshock]], [[Netherstorm]] {{bc-inline}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Male|Small}} [[Dreamwarden Lurosa]], [[Moonglade]]
  
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*{{RaceIcon|BloodElf|Male|Small}} [[Warden Mellichar]], [[the Arcatraz]] {{bc-inline}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Broken|Male|Small}} [[Warden Moi'bff Jill]], [[Nagrand]] {{bc-inline}}
  
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*{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Warden Jodi Moonsong]], [[Dragonblight]] {{wotlk-inline}}
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|BogBeast|Small}} [[Rethiel the Greenwarden]], [[Wetlands]]
  
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*{{RaceIcon|Human|Male|Small}} [[Warden Thelwater]], [[Stormwind City]]
  
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*{{RaceIcon|NightElf|Male|Small}} [[Warden Treelos]], [[Terokkar Forest]] {{bc-inline}}
  
   
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== Personality and traits ==
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==Other wardens==
  
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There is little known about Vol'jin's personality. To date Vol'jin is the only racial leader of the Horde to whom Thrall has given the distinction of requesting his presence at [[Grommash Hold]]. Vol'jin has also been shown to be very loyal, staying at the Warchief's side despite the troubles faced by his tribe.
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*[[Anvilrage Warden]]
  
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*[[Warden of Time]]
  
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*[[Expedition Warden]]
  
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*[[Moonglade Warden]]
  
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*[[Durnholde Warden]]
  
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*[[Fel Warden]]
  
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*[[Laughing Skull Warden]]
  
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*[[Dreadwarden]]
  
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*[[Elder Moonwarden]]
  
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*[[Razorfen Warden]]
  
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It also seems that Vol'jin is a very powerful Shadow Hunter, using voodoo to transform Rexxar, Rokhan and Chen Stormstout into invisible [[wyvern]]s, a feat which has never been seen before.
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According to information gleaned from the quest The Admiral's Orders, he has a distrust of humans. However the dialogue was simply copy and pasted from [[Nazgrel]] who used to end the quest.<ref>http://www.goblinworkshop.com/quests/the-admirals-orders2.html</ref>
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*Despite being leader of the [[Darkspear Trolls]], in ''World of Warcraft'' Vol'jin is affiliated with Orgrimmar. His model used in [[Zalazane's Fall]] is affiliated with the Darkspear Trolls.
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==Gallery==
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File:Vol'jin Old.jpg|Vol'jin's old model before [[patch 3.3.3]].
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File:Vol'jin PTR.jpg|Vol'jin on the patch 3.3.3 [[PTR]], without a mask.
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File:Vol'jin.jpg|Vol'jin inside [[Grommash Hold]] in ''World of Warcraft''
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File:Vol'jin Battle Undercity.jpg|Vol'jin as he appears right before The Battle For The Undercity.
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File:Vol'jin Sen'jin Village.PNG|Vol'jin located at [[Sen'jin Village]] during the [[Zalazane's Fall]] pre-[[Cataclysm]] world event.
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==Patch changes==
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*{{Patch 4.0.3a|note=
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*{{Patch 3.3.3|note=Updated with a new model.}}
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*{{Patch 3.0.2|note=Updated for level 80.}}
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*{{Patch 2.0.1|note=Updated for level 70.}}
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*{{Patch 1.7.0|note=Racial "Leaders" have been strengthened, and are now worth slightly less honor.}}
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==References==
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HordeVol'jin
Image of Vol'jin
Race Jungle troll (Humanoid)
Level ?? Boss
Class Shadow hunter (WoW); Witch doctor (all)
Affiliation(s) Horde, Darkspear trolls
Occupation Leader of the Darkspear tribe; advisor to the Warchief
Location Valley of Wisdom, Orgrimmar [34, 36]VZ-OrgrimmarBlip
Icon Cataclysm 18x18Darkspear Hold, Echo Isles, Durotar
Status Alive
Relative(s) Sen'jin (father and master), Yenniku (presumed)[1]

The shadow hunter Vol'jin, son of Sen'jin, is the chieftain of the Darkspear tribe, rightful ruler of the Echo Isles, and a staunch ally of Warchief Thrall. After the Echo Isles were conquered by the traitorous sorcerer Zalazane, he resided in Orgrimmar at the side of the Warchief, later fighting alongside him during the Battle for the Undercity. After years of exile, Vol'jin led an attack against the Echo Isles to end Zalazane's evil rule and retake the lands that Thrall had promised them.

Biography

Vol'jin is the son and former apprentice of the troll witchdoctor Sen'jin, leader of the exiled Darkspear tribe that lived on a small island chain in Stranglethorn Vale. During this time period, the Darkspear trolls were almost wiped out by a human invasion, as well as constant murloc raids. Only through the timely intervention of Thrall and the orcs did any trolls survive. Sen'jin died bravely on the islands trying to save his people. With Sen'jin's death, Vol'jin became chief shadow hunter for the tribe. In order to repay Thrall for saving his people, Vol'jin pledged his loyalty and service to the Horde.

Shortly after the orcs left, a large group of trolls also sailed for Kalimdor, but Vol'jin was not among them. Instead, Vol'jin chose to weather the Sea Witch's wrath with the rest of tribe until the time came when they could leave. Finally, a year later, they gathered up all the supplies they could and left for the new orc nation of Durotar.

During the Third War, those of the Darkspear Tribe who were present fought along side the orcs against the Burning Legion without their chief, who was still on the Darkspear Isles at the time. After the war, Vol'jin settled the tribe upon the Echo Isles, just off the shores of Durotar. It wasn't long before a new threat appeared however, in the form of Grand Admiral Daelin Proudmoore's expeditionary fleet. Vol'jin aided Rexxar, Rokhan, and Chen Stormstout in evacuating the Darkspear tribe, turning the three into wyverns allowing them to attack the Alliance fleet from above, and supplying them with a squadron of troll batriders. Forced to retreat through sheer force of numbers, Vol'jin continued to aid Rexxar and Rokhan through his wise counsel, instructing Rexxar to recruit the tauren and the ogres in the fight against the humans.

After helping the Horde beat back the human invasion, Vol'jin led his tribe back to the Echo Isles. It was not to last however, as a witch doctor named Zalazane used dark magic to enslave many of his Darkspear brethren, forcing Vol'jin to order the retreat to the mainland for fear his whole tribe would fall victim to the mad witch doctor. Vol'jin then founded Sen'jin Village along the southern coast of Durotar as a base with which to strike back at Zalazane. However, he was called to Orgrimmar to aid Thrall, leaving the recapture of his people's home to Master Gadrin. Though raids by the Kul Tiras marines persist in the Barrens and Durotar, these invasions are lesser threats and not directly aimed at Sen'jin Village.

In World of Warcraft

File:Voljin TCC.jpg

Vol'jin in the TCG.

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Vol'jin currently resides at Thrall's fortress in Orgrimmar, assisting the Warchief with sound advice and witty stratagems such as the capture of Trol'kalar for use against the trolls of Stranglethorn, all the while guiding his people to a better future.

Quests

See List of Orgrimmar NPCs.

Brewfest

During Brewfest, Vol'jin will ride out of the city to the festival grounds at 6 a.m and 6 p.m each day for the ceremonial tapping of the keg. Players present when he does this will receive a 2 hours Brewfest Enthusiast buff that increases experience gained by 10%.

Battle for the Undercity

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Vol'jin was called upon to serve during the Battle for the Undercity. He maintained his position outside the gates of the Ruins of Lordaeron atop his Raptor with the artillery and several Grunts, until Thrall and Sylvanas Windrunner arrived. There he remained to send any adventurers that followed after the Warchief to help reclaim the Undercity.

The Glory of the Darkspears

After many attempts by adventurers to reclaim the Echo Isles, Vol'jin has come up with a plan to defeat Zalazane and reclaim the isles for the Darkspear trolls, for this plan to succeed he seeks aid from the loas that still help the Darkspear and from other Horde members.[2]

Elemental Unrest

During the Elemental Unrest, Vol'jin defends the Valley of Spirits from invading elementals.

Cataclysm

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.
Vol'jin Cata

Vol'jin after the Cataclysm in the newly reclaimed Echo Isles

Vol'jin will be removed from Orgrimmar in Cataclysm.[3] He will appear on the reclaimed Echo Isles, which will be renamed as Darkspear Isles, the new troll starting zone. He will be involved with many of the troll starting area quests, one of which where he shows a vision of himself and Garrosh Hellscream, the new Warchief of the Horde, talking in a previous encounter in Grommash Hold, using some sort of incense over a brazier. He is also present at the Elemental Unrest meeting.

Garrosh's image appears.
Image of Garrosh says: Don't talk back to me, troll. You know who was left in charge here. Haven't you stopped to ask yourself why Thrall chose me instead of you?
Vol'jin's image appears.
Image of Vol'jin says: Dere be no question why, Garrosh. He gave ya tha title because ya be Grom's Son and because tha people be wantin' a war hero.
Image of Vol'jin says: To which I tink ya be even more like ya father den he thought, even without ya havin' da demon blood.
Image of Garrosh says: You are lucky I don't gut you right here, whelp. You are foolish to think that you can speak to your Warchief in such ways.
Image of Vol'jin says: Ya be no Warchief of mine. Ya've not earned my respect and I'll not be seein' tha Horde destroyed by ya foolish thirst for war.
Image of Garrosh says: And what exactly do you think that you'll do about it? Your threats are hollow. Go slink away with the rest of your kind in the slums. I will endure your filth in my throne room no longer.
Image of Vol'jin says: I know exactly what I'll be doin' about it, son of Hellscream. I'll be watchin' as ya people slowly become aware of ya ineptitude. I'll laugh as dey grow ta despise ya as I do. And when tha time comes dat ya failure is complete and ya "power" is meaningless, I will be dere to end ya rule, swiftly and silently. Ya will spend ya reign glancin' over ya shoulda and fearin' tha shadows, for when tha time comes and ya blood be slowly drainin' out, ya will know exactly who fired da arrow dat pierced ya heart.
Image of Garrosh says: You have sealed your fate, troll.
Image of Garrosh spits at Vol'jin's feet.
Image of Vol'jin says: And you yours, "Warchief".
Garrosh's image fades.
Vol'jin's image fades.

With the tension of the Horde arising, Vol'jin begins to consider resigning the Darkspear trolls from the Horde entirely, though he knows that decision would not be the best. He then contacts Thrall to consult him about that matter and the answer comforts him for some time...

Vol'jin says: Dere's only one with tha answers I seek. Ya can stay and watch if ya like.
Thrall says: Vol'jin. It is good to see you, brother.
Vol'jin says: Thrall! I am glad ya be well. Dere were rumors otherwise.
Thrall says: Indeed. Someone did try to kill me, but that is not my greatest concern at the moment. The world itself calls for my aid.
Vol'jin says: I must beg ya council my friend. I can't be standin' by Garrosh while he be turnin' our people against each other for the sake of war. My respect for ya does not extend to dis new Horde... I am tinkin' of leadin' my people away.
Thrall says: Vol'jin, I chose Garrosh because he has the strength to lead our people through these trying times.
Thrall says: For all my supposed wisdom, there have been moments that I've barely been able to hold the Horde together. The Wrath Gate and Undercity displayed that clearly.
Thrall says: The Horde cries for a hero of old. An orc of true blood that will bow to no human and bear no betrayal. A warrior that will make our people proud again. Garrosh can be that hero.
Thrall says: I did not make this decision lightly. Vol'jin. I know our alliances will suffer for it. I know the Horde will be irreversibly changed. But I made this choice with confidence that Garrosh is exacty what the Horde needs.
Thrall says: I'm trusting you and the other leaders to not let this divide our people. You are stronger than that.
Vol'jin says: I understand, brotha. I will tink on this and be troublin' ya no furtha. You have a world to be savin'.
Thrall says: Throm'ka old friend.
Vol'jin says: Dese will not be easy times, but i be suspectin' we will be stayin' with tha Horde for the good of all.
Vol'jin says: Thrall's words are true, as dey always be. The Horde is much more den a few old, stubborn leaders and a handfull of heroes from Northrend. The people be cryin' Garrosh's name... at least for now.

Quotes

Vol'jin1

Vol'jin as seen in Warcraft III.

Aggro
  • You make big mistake, mon.
  • Here come the voodoo!
  • For the Darkspear tribe!
Greeting
  • Spirits be with you, stranger. How may I help?
  • You come to consult the spirits?
  • How can old Vol'jin help you?
Tapping of the Keg at Brewfest
  • We will learn who the greatest brewmaster is. We know the breweries are up for the challenge. We would not have invited them otherwise. So now, let us celebrate with our fine warrior brothers! Let us count down from five. Then old Vol'jin will tap this keg and we can all decide who is the greatest of brewmasters. Ziggy Zoggy Ziggy Zoggy Oy Oy Oy^^! The keg has been tapped! The battle begins! Now raise your glasses with me, as I toast our combatants... Brew for the Horde! Drink for the Horde![4]
Zalazane's Fall
Sons and daughters of de Darkspear! Friens of de tribe!
We be gatherin' here, on de shores of Sen'jin Village, to be takin' BACK what is ours!
Come, now! Join de liberation of de Echo Isles! Zalazane will FALL!
We be gettin' ready to march to de Isles, an' FREE dem of Zalazane's wicked rule! Join me!
Zalazane's time has come! De Darkspear will have a proper home again. Be ready!

Personality and traits

There is little known about Vol'jin's personality. To date Vol'jin is the only racial leader of the Horde to whom Thrall has given the distinction of requesting his presence at Grommash Hold. Vol'jin has also been shown to be very loyal, staying at the Warchief's side despite the troubles faced by his tribe.

It also seems that Vol'jin is a very powerful Shadow Hunter, using voodoo to transform Rexxar, Rokhan and Chen Stormstout into invisible wyverns, a feat which has never been seen before.

According to information gleaned from the quest The Admiral's Orders, he has a distrust of humans. However the dialogue was simply copy and pasted from Nazgrel who used to end the quest.[5]

Notes

  • Despite being leader of the Darkspear Trolls, in World of Warcraft Vol'jin is affiliated with Orgrimmar. His model used in Zalazane's Fall is affiliated with the Darkspear Trolls.

Gallery

Patch changes

  • Cataclysm Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23):
    • Moved to the Echo Isles.
    • Updated for level 85.
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.3.3 (2010-03-23): Updated with a new model.
  • Wrath-Logo-Small Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Updated for level 80.
  • Bc icon Patch 2.0.1 (2006-12-05): Updated for level 70.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.7.0 (2005-09-13): Racial "Leaders" have been strengthened, and are now worth slightly less honor.

References

 
  1. ^ Hunt for Yenniku
  2. ^ Zalazane's Fall
  3. ^ http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=25399620299&pageNo=1&sid=1#12
  4. ^ ↑ This is shouted by the audience and hosts of the Comedy Central series "The Man Show" before everyone drinks a beer at the show's conclusion. Both are based off a traditional German Oktoberfest drinking song that goes zicke zacke zicke zacke hoy hoy hoy!
  5. ^ http://www.goblinworkshop.com/quests/the-admirals-orders2.html

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