- For the encounter in Ulduar, see Yogg-Saron (tactics).
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| Title | The Beast with a Thousand Maws, Fiend of a Thousand Faces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Race | Old God (Uncategorized) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Affiliation(s) | Old Gods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Old God of Death[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | The Prison of Yogg-Saron | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Killable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yogg-Saron is the Old God of death[2], imprisoned by the Titans within the depths of Ulduar.[3][4] He is responsible for much of the corruption in the Grizzly Hills, including that of Ursoc.[5] He has managed to sway Loken under his influence, using him to wage war with the rest of the Pantheon.[6] He is a major antagonist of Wrath of the Lich King.
He is an encounter in Ulduar, the raid instance released in patch 3.1.[7]
History
Banishment by the titans
Yogg-Saron, along with the other Old Gods, created the Curse of Flesh to infect and assimilate the titans' creations, such as the earthen.[8] The Titans determined that if the Old Gods were destroyed, it would devastate Azeroth.[9] Alternatively, the Titans kept the Old Gods alive and imprisoned them beneath Azeroth.[4][10]
The world tree Vordrassil corrupted by Yogg-Saron.
Grizzly Hills
Yogg-Saron corrupted the world tree Vordrassil when its roots penetrated his lair.[3] Druids destroyed the tree upon discovering its taint, but corruption continued to spread to the Grizzlemaw furbolgs which later inhabited the tree's stump and attempted to regrow the world tree. The furbolgs used the corrupted magic of the tree to resurrect the bear god Ursoc, who in turn also became corrupted.[5]
Saronite
Saronite ore derives its name from Yogg-Saron. Tuskarr refer to it as "black blood of Yogg-Saron", suggesting it may be a physical byproduct of the Old God.[11] It is used by the Scourge as fuel, armament, weapons, and in constructing their buildings.[12][11][13] The Scourge utter "Yogg-Saron" with contempt.[13] Faceless ones also refer to Yogg-Saron in an unknown context.[14]
Presence in Ulduar
Yogg-Saron is an encounter in Ulduar, found in the Prison of Yogg-Saron.[7] He was imprisoned by the Titans, who assigned watchers, Freya, Hodir, Mimiron, Thorim (and possibly Loken), to serve as his wardens. Yogg-Saron eventually was able to corrupt Loken, who was then able to subdue the other watchers, facilitating any escape attempted by Yogg-Saron. His prison is currently broken, although he has not escaped.
Speculation
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Influence
While traveling through Azjol-Nerub on his way to Icecrown, Arthas encountered and defeated a "forgotten one". Yogg-Saron and Forgotten ones (there are few of them, dead old god in Darkshire is one), bear resemblance, so its possible that Yogg-Saron is one, maybe the one who was in Warcraft 3. Furthermore, a faceless one is present in the Ymirheim Saronite Mines, where Yogg-Saron's (presumably) whisper can be heard.
The nerubians were known to worship the Old Gods, those that have not been assimilated into the Scourge may still worship them.
The manner and contempt with which the Scourge proclaim "Yogg-Saron" suggests they may be at odds with him. On the other hand, they are reliant upon saronite which he produces.
Whispers
- See also: Old Gods#Whispers of Old Gods
The whispers heard in Whisper Gulch from "unknown voice" may be produced by Yogg-Saron, and are listed in the game files as "Creature - Yogg-Saron Whisper". They sound similar to the whispers of C'Thun, another Old God:
- They are coming for you...[15]
- Give in to your fear...[16]
- Kill them all... before they kill you...[17]
- They have turned against you... now, take your revenge...[18]
- Tell yourself again that these are not truly your friends...[19]
- There is no escape... not in this life... not in the next...[20]
- You are a pawn of forces unseen...[21]
- It was your fault...[22]
The voices can also be heard in the Ymirheim Saronite Mines.
Inspiration
- Yogg-Saron's name may be derived from Yog-Sothoth of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos.
- The 'Saron' could also be derived from Sauron of the Lord of the Rings.
- "Yogg" might also be an intentional misspelling of "Ygg", referring to Yggdrasil, the World Tree of Norse mythology, tying in with Yogg-Saron's corruption of Vordrassil.
See also
References
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Under Development (US): Ulduar. Retrieved on "2-17-2009" is not a valid date..
- ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p1/primer.xml
- ^ a b Ursoc, the Bear God, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Blizzard Entertainment. Grizzly Hills. Ursoc: "The druids of old were wise to tear down Vordrassil, for its roots seep deep into the dwelling of an ancient evil. You know their kind as Old Gods. Beware Yogg-Saron, the beast with a thousand maws. His evil extends beyond Vordrassil's roots".
- ^ a b World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. The Old Gods and the Ordering of Azeroth: "The Pantheon shattered the Old Gods' citadels and chained the five evil gods far beneath the surface of the world".
- ^ a b World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Kodian.
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Loken: "My master has shown me the future, and you have no place in it. Azeroth will be reborn in darkness. Yogg-Saron shall be released! The Pantheon shall fall".
- ^ a b Michael Sacco 2009-12-03. Ulduar achievements unveiled. Retrieved on 2009-12-03.
- ^ World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Blizzard Entertainment. Abedneum: "Old Gods rendered all systems, including Earthen defenseless in order to facilitate assimilation. This matrix destabilization has been termed the Curse of Flesh.".
- ^ World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Blizzard Entertainment. Kaddrak: "Creators arrived to extirpate symbiotic infection. Assessment revealed that Old God infestation had grown malignant. Excising parasites would result in loss of host.".
- ^ World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Blizzard Entertainment. Kaddrak: "Creators neutralized parasitic threat and contained it within the host. Forge of Wills and other systems were instituted to create new Earthen. Safeguards were implemented and protectors were appointed.".
- ^ a b Black Blood of Yogg-Saron, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Blizzard Entertainment. Dragonblight.
- ^ Tonight We Dine In Havenshire, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Blizzard Entertainment. The Scarlet Enclave.
- ^ a b The Search for Slinkin, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Blizzard Entertainment. Dragonblight.
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Icecrown. Faceless Lurker: "Shur'nab... shur'nab... Yogg-Saron!".
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Howling Fjord. Unknown voice: "They are coming for you...".
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Howling Fjord. Unknown voice: "Give in to your fear...".
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Howling Fjord. Unknown voice: "Kill them all... before they kill you...".
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Howling Fjord. Unknown voice: "They have turned against you... now, take your revenge...".
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Howling Fjord. Unknown voice: "Tell yourself again that these are not truly your friends...".
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Howling Fjord. Unknown voice: "There is no escape... not in this life... not in the next...".
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Howling Fjord. Unknown voice: "You are a pawn of forces unseen...".
- ^ World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. Howling Fjord. Unknown voice: "It was your fault...".
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