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'''Yil''' is a level 30 mail [[armor]] [[vendor]] located in [[Traders Tier]] in the [[draenei]] capital of [[the Exodar]].
  
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See [[List of the Exodar NPCs]].
  
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| name = Ragnaros the Firelord
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| title = The Firelord
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| gender = Male
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| race = Fire elemental
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| creature = Elemental
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| level = ??
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| type = Boss
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| health = 1,099,230
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| affiliation = [[Old Gods]], [[Elemental Lords]], [[Ragnaros' fire minions|Himself]]
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| occupation = Firelord, Fire Elemental King{{Citation needed}}<!-- Cited as LoC - but what page? -->, Elemental lieutenant, Elemental Lord
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| status = Alive
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| location = [[Elemental Plane]] (previously in the [[Firelands]])
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| relatives = Several elemental offspring
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| alignment = [[Chaotic neutral]]<ref>''[[Shadows & Light]]'', pg. 104</ref>}}
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'''Ragnaros''' the Firelord is an incredibly powerful [[Elemental Lord]] and master of all [[fire elemental]]s. He rules over his minions from deep inside the [[Molten Core|fiery core]] of [[Blackrock Mountain]]. It is possible for two handed mace wielders to obtain a mortal-sized copy of his weapon, [[Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros]].
   
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Ragnaros is voiced by Chris Metzen.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIbowZqsB-4&feature=related</ref>
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Ragnaros appears in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' as the final encounter in [[Molten Core]], and has a prominent role in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]].''
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==Biography==
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===Ancient history===
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The Firelord and his brethren once held sway over the entire world. As a servant of the [[Old Gods]], he fought against the [[Titan]]s for domination over the planet. The victorious Titans banished him and his brethren to the [[Elemental Plane]] — there to remain imprisoned until the end of time. It was then and there that the brothers turned on each other. For five millennia a battle was fought at the core of this world. It was during the [[Elemental Sundering]] that Ragnaros attacked [[Thunderaan]], Prince of Air. Thunderaan was utterly defeated and the Firelord feasted upon his essence, but was unable to consume him entirely. Ragnaros divided what remained between his servants, [[Baron Geddon]] and [[Garr]]..<ref>[[Highlord Demitrian#Dialogue]]</ref>
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In the center of a vast lake of fire in the [[Elemental Plane]] stands [[Sulfuron Keep]], the home of Ragnaros. Until comparatively recently, he ruled his underground land with a molten iron fist.
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[[File:Ragnaros the Firelord tcg.jpg|thumb|Ragnaros as he appear in the War of the Elements set of the TCG]]
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===War of the Three Hammers===
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Around three hundred years ago the ambitious and ruthless [[Dark Iron clan]] initiated a war against their dwarven brethren, the [[Bronzebeard clan]] and [[Wildhammer clan]], thinking that they were about to unite against the Dark Irons. During this [[War of the Three Hammers]], the [[Dark Iron dwarf]] leader named [[Thaurissan]] lay siege to the Wildhammers' capital city of [[Grim Batol]] and destroyed it. Due to this victory, the Wildhammers and Bronzebeards did decide to unite against the Dark Irons and were ultimately able to push them back to the city of [[Ruins of Thaurissan|Thaurissan]], the Dark Iron Dwarven home. [[Thaurissan]], seeking to summon a supernatural minion that would turn the tide of the war back to his favor, called upon the ancient powers sleeping beneath the world. To Thaurissan's surprise, and ultimately his doom, the creature that emerged was more terrible than any nightmare he could have imagined.
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[[File:RagnarosS&L.jpg|thumb|left|Ragnaros in Shadows and Light]]
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Now, freed by Thaurissan's call, Ragnaros erupted into being once again. Ragnaros' apocalyptic rebirth into [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] shattered the [[Redridge Mountains]] and created a raging volcano at the center of the devastation. The volcano, known as [[Blackrock Mountain]], was bordered by what is now known as the [[Searing Gorge]], to the north, and the [[Burning Steppes]], to the south. Though Thaurissan was killed by the forces he had unleashed, his surviving [[Dark Iron clan]] brethren were ultimately enslaved by Ragnaros and his elementals. Many Dark Iron dwarves remain within the lower areas of the mountain, especially [[Blackrock Depths]], toiling away at the behest of Ragnaros and the Firelord's lieutenants. They worship Ragnaros, considering him not only a [[Elemental Lord]] but also an [[Old God]],<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=191-192}}</ref> although he is only affiliated with the Old Gods. The Bronzebeards and Wildhammers, however, remain free.
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Witnessing the horrific devastation and the fires spreading across the southern mountains, the Bronzebeards' [[King Madoran]] and Wildhammers' [[King Khardros]] halted their armies and hastily turned back towards their kingdoms, unwilling to face the awesome wrath of Ragnaros.
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===World of Warcraft===
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Now he lies at the bottom of that volcano on Azeroth, striving to find a way home, as well as to gather his strength once again so he can burn away Azeroth and take it for his own. Meanwhile, in Sulfuron Keep and elsewhere across the Firelands, his elemental princes battle constantly for dominance. He and his dwarven minions took control of the Blackrock mountain's volcanic depths and made war on the [[orc]]s in the Upper [[Blackrock Spire]], which served as the seat of power for [[Nefarian]] the [[black dragon]]. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable [[golem]]s to aid him in conquering the whole of Blackrock Mountain.
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====Elemental War Reborn====
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[[File:Lord Ahune Battle.jpg|thumb|right|Lord Ahune is summoned to be defeated before he reaches Azeroth.]]
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During the Midsummer Fire Festival, high level players can face the true threat facing the world. The [[Earthen Ring]] send adventurers across the globe on a quest to save the world from an Elemental War. The [[Twilight's Hammer]] plans to summon [[Ahune|the Frost Lord]] into the world so that he may face Ragnaros bringing an elemental war to the world once again. Players are then sent to [[Slave Pens]] to face [[Ahune]] and defeat him before he may gain full strength and begin his attack on the Fire Lord.
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[[File:Ragnaros in WoW.jpg|thumb|left|Ragnaros in Molten Core.]]
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After being defeated in Molten Core, Ragnaros was banished back to the Elemental Plane. He is featured in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]'', where he is located in [[Sulfuron Keep]], his seat of power within the [[Firelands]]. He and his armies are launching a full scale assault on Mount Hyjal, attempting to burn the now-regrowing [[Nordrassil|World Tree]]. It seems that he has allied with Deathwing, therefore ending his war against [[Nefarian]]'s forces, and uniting them as a single army. He is one of two Elemental Lords allied with [[Deathwing]], the other being [[Al'Akir]].
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==Trivia==
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[[File:RagnarosFirelands.jpg|thumb|right|Ragnaros in the Firelands.]]
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*The [[Midsummer Fire Festival]] involves festivities including a "rebirth" of player activities involving Ragnaros. During the Festival, there is a number of references to Ragnaros the Fire Lord including a [[Summer Scorchling]] that, when given an incense, grows in size until he "jokes" about becoming the Herald of the Fire Lord and showing new players a slight glimpse of Ragnaros himself.
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*In the comic [[Shaman (manga)|Shaman]] it is revealed that part of Ragnaros' power was absorbed by [[Shotoa]] which gives the him power to command elemental spirits, mainly the spirit of fire.
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*The [[companion]] [[Lil' Ragnaros]] is is available from the [[Pet Store]] for $10 US or €10
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*Ragnaros' name is derived from ''[[wikipedia:Ragnarök|Ragnarök]]'', the end of the world in Norse mythology, but he seems to be based on the leader of the Fire giants, ''Surt''. This battle would be fought between the gods (the ''Æsir'' and the ''Vanir''), and the ''jotuns'' (the giants): the ''hrímþursar'' (frost giants) and the ''eldjotnar'' (fire giants led by ''Surtr''), together with Loki and his children. The word Ragnarök comes from the Norse mythology and means '''Twilight of the Gods'''. It is possible the Ragnaros' name was inspired from the latter meaning as well as by the fire giants.
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* Ragnaros may be a reference to Tolkiens' idea of Balrog. This fiery demon was awakened deep in mines of Moria by dwarves, which is very similar to Dark Irons' summoning of Ragnaros.
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*In an [http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;338891934;pp;1 article] on PC Gamer, Ragnaros was voted as #36 of the top 47 "most diabolical video game villains of all time".
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*The first Worldwide Ragnaros kill was by the [http://www.ascent-guild.org/ Ascent guild] on Medivh. Ascent has since transferred to Detheroc under the new name, [http://www.gongshowguild.com/ Gong Show].
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File:ragnaros.jpg|Ragnaros from the [[TCG]].
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File:RagnarosWei.jpg|Ragnaros by Glowei.
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For strategy on the encounters in the Molten Core and the Firelands, see Ragnaros (tactics) and Ragnaros (Firelands tactics).
For Latin American server, see Server:Ragnaros US.
Ragnaros the Firelord
No image available
Title <The Firelord>
Gender Male
Race Fire elemental (Elemental)
Level ?? Boss
Affiliation(s) Old Gods, Elemental Lords, Himself
Occupation Firelord, Fire Elemental King[citation needed] , Elemental lieutenant, Elemental Lord
Location Elemental Plane (previously in the Firelands)
Status Alive
Relative(s) Several elemental offspring
Alignment Chaotic neutral[1]

Ragnaros the Firelord is an incredibly powerful Elemental Lord and master of all fire elementals. He rules over his minions from deep inside the fiery core of Blackrock Mountain. It is possible for two handed mace wielders to obtain a mortal-sized copy of his weapon, Inv hammer unique sulfuras [Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros].

Ragnaros is voiced by Chris Metzen.[2]

Ragnaros appears in World of Warcraft as the final encounter in Molten Core, and has a prominent role in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.

Biography

Ancient history

The Firelord and his brethren once held sway over the entire world. As a servant of the Old Gods, he fought against the Titans for domination over the planet. The victorious Titans banished him and his brethren to the Elemental Plane — there to remain imprisoned until the end of time. It was then and there that the brothers turned on each other. For five millennia a battle was fought at the core of this world. It was during the Elemental Sundering that Ragnaros attacked Thunderaan, Prince of Air. Thunderaan was utterly defeated and the Firelord feasted upon his essence, but was unable to consume him entirely. Ragnaros divided what remained between his servants, Baron Geddon and Garr..[3]

In the center of a vast lake of fire in the Elemental Plane stands Sulfuron Keep, the home of Ragnaros. Until comparatively recently, he ruled his underground land with a molten iron fist.

Ragnaros the Firelord tcg

Ragnaros as he appear in the War of the Elements set of the TCG

War of the Three Hammers

Around three hundred years ago the ambitious and ruthless Dark Iron clan initiated a war against their dwarven brethren, the Bronzebeard clan and Wildhammer clan, thinking that they were about to unite against the Dark Irons. During this War of the Three Hammers, the Dark Iron dwarf leader named Thaurissan lay siege to the Wildhammers' capital city of Grim Batol and destroyed it. Due to this victory, the Wildhammers and Bronzebeards did decide to unite against the Dark Irons and were ultimately able to push them back to the city of Thaurissan, the Dark Iron Dwarven home. Thaurissan, seeking to summon a supernatural minion that would turn the tide of the war back to his favor, called upon the ancient powers sleeping beneath the world. To Thaurissan's surprise, and ultimately his doom, the creature that emerged was more terrible than any nightmare he could have imagined.

RagnarosS&L

Ragnaros in Shadows and Light

Now, freed by Thaurissan's call, Ragnaros erupted into being once again. Ragnaros' apocalyptic rebirth into Azeroth shattered the Redridge Mountains and created a raging volcano at the center of the devastation. The volcano, known as Blackrock Mountain, was bordered by what is now known as the Searing Gorge, to the north, and the Burning Steppes, to the south. Though Thaurissan was killed by the forces he had unleashed, his surviving Dark Iron clan brethren were ultimately enslaved by Ragnaros and his elementals. Many Dark Iron dwarves remain within the lower areas of the mountain, especially Blackrock Depths, toiling away at the behest of Ragnaros and the Firelord's lieutenants. They worship Ragnaros, considering him not only a Elemental Lord but also an Old God,[4] although he is only affiliated with the Old Gods. The Bronzebeards and Wildhammers, however, remain free.

Witnessing the horrific devastation and the fires spreading across the southern mountains, the Bronzebeards' King Madoran and Wildhammers' King Khardros halted their armies and hastily turned back towards their kingdoms, unwilling to face the awesome wrath of Ragnaros.

World of Warcraft

Now he lies at the bottom of that volcano on Azeroth, striving to find a way home, as well as to gather his strength once again so he can burn away Azeroth and take it for his own. Meanwhile, in Sulfuron Keep and elsewhere across the Firelands, his elemental princes battle constantly for dominance. He and his dwarven minions took control of the Blackrock mountain's volcanic depths and made war on the orcs in the Upper Blackrock Spire, which served as the seat of power for Nefarian the black dragon. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable golems to aid him in conquering the whole of Blackrock Mountain.

Elemental War Reborn

Lord Ahune Battle

Lord Ahune is summoned to be defeated before he reaches Azeroth.

During the Midsummer Fire Festival, high level players can face the true threat facing the world. The Earthen Ring send adventurers across the globe on a quest to save the world from an Elemental War. The Twilight's Hammer plans to summon the Frost Lord into the world so that he may face Ragnaros bringing an elemental war to the world once again. Players are then sent to Slave Pens to face Ahune and defeat him before he may gain full strength and begin his attack on the Fire Lord.

Cataclysm

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.
Main article: Ragnaros (Firelands tactics)
Ragnaros in WoW

Ragnaros in Molten Core.

After being defeated in Molten Core, Ragnaros was banished back to the Elemental Plane. He is featured in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, where he is located in Sulfuron Keep, his seat of power within the Firelands. He and his armies are launching a full scale assault on Mount Hyjal, attempting to burn the now-regrowing World Tree. It seems that he has allied with Deathwing, therefore ending his war against Nefarian's forces, and uniting them as a single army. He is one of two Elemental Lords allied with Deathwing, the other being Al'Akir.

Trivia

RagnarosFirelands

Ragnaros in the Firelands.

  • The Midsummer Fire Festival involves festivities including a "rebirth" of player activities involving Ragnaros. During the Festival, there is a number of references to Ragnaros the Fire Lord including a Summer Scorchling that, when given an incense, grows in size until he "jokes" about becoming the Herald of the Fire Lord and showing new players a slight glimpse of Ragnaros himself.
  • In the comic Shaman it is revealed that part of Ragnaros' power was absorbed by Shotoa which gives the him power to command elemental spirits, mainly the spirit of fire.
  • Ragnaros' name is derived from Ragnarök, the end of the world in Norse mythology, but he seems to be based on the leader of the Fire giants, Surt. This battle would be fought between the gods (the Æsir and the Vanir), and the jotuns (the giants): the hrímþursar (frost giants) and the eldjotnar (fire giants led by Surtr), together with Loki and his children. The word Ragnarök comes from the Norse mythology and means Twilight of the Gods. It is possible the Ragnaros' name was inspired from the latter meaning as well as by the fire giants.
  • Ragnaros may be a reference to Tolkiens' idea of Balrog. This fiery demon was awakened deep in mines of Moria by dwarves, which is very similar to Dark Irons' summoning of Ragnaros.
  • In an article on PC Gamer, Ragnaros was voted as #36 of the top 47 "most diabolical video game villains of all time".
  • The first Worldwide Ragnaros kill was by the Ascent guild on Medivh. Ascent has since transferred to Detheroc under the new name, Gong Show.

Videos

Lore For Noobs

Template:Youtubelink

Gallery

  • Ragnaros from the TCG.

    Ragnaros from the TCG.

  • Ragnaros by Glowei.

    Ragnaros by Glowei.

References

 
  1. ^ Shadows & Light, pg. 104
  2. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIbowZqsB-4&feature=related
  3. ^ Highlord Demitrian#Dialogue
  4. ^ Arthaus. Lands of Conflict, 191-192. ISBN 9781588469601. 

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