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I still can't believe we'll never see CGI Jaina. We've seen the Winter Queen, Jailer, two different versions of Thrall and Anduin, but we've never seen Jaina or Tyrande😥

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JAINA PROUDMOORE WEEK Day 7 - Heartbreaking or heartwarming moments

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JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK Day 6 - Moments of mercy or vengeance art by Dmitry Prozorov

“How could you aid Baine, Jaina? How could you give him funds?” Varian exploded as soon as they reached Violet Rise. Varian had erected a large canopy near his tent, where he conducted whatever business he needed to. There were chairs provided, the seat of the king of Stormwind no grander than any other, but no one sat. Rain beat a steady tattoo on the fabric. “I gave him my own personal funds, not Theramore’s, and not the Alliance’s. And you cannot possibly think that having Magatha Grimtotem as leader of the tauren would have been a good thing for anyone, including the Alliance!” Jaina shot back. “I didn’t have a chance to say what I thought, because you never consulted me!” “He didn’t come to you; he came to me. And Theramore has”—Jaina turned pale and then gulped—“had gotten quite used to taking care of itself! Besides, you would not have been inclined to listen anyway, just as you are not inclined to listen now.”

“Your people are despicable cowards,” she hissed. “You are nothing more than rabid dogs, and you should be put down. You spit on mercy? Then you will have none. You want carnage? Garrosh will get more blood than ever he bargained for.”

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JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK Day 4 - Relationship: family (+ Wrynns), romances, friendship

Jaina and Anduin

Jaina tossed it to Anduin, who caught it easily. "It's pretty," he said, examining it and tracing the runes with his fingers. "Pretty, and rather rare. Hold it lightly for now. Don't close your fingers over it. Recognize the runes?" He peered at it. "It has your name and the word… 'Home,'" he said. "That's right. I see you've been keeping up with your studies. I had this created just for you. Even before… today… I had thought that you might enjoy coming to visit your old Auntie Jaina." He scowled at her, brushing a lock of blond hair off his face. 'You're not old," he said. "And you've been keeping up with your diplomacy, too," she said, grinning. "But yes. It's called a hearthstone." "But the rune means 'home." *** Light, let him stay a boy a little longer. Let him know at least something of peace before he has to take on adult responsibilities… again. 'You might regret this, Aunt Jaina," he said, pulling away and regarding her seriously. Her heart lurched at his tone of voice. "Why do you say that, Anduin?" " Because I'm probably going to be visiting you all the time." Relief swept through her. "That hardship I think I can handle." Jaina Proudmoore, ruler of Theramore and a powerful sorceress, laughed like a girl and mussed the prince of Stormwind's bright golden hair.

— The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

“Aunt Jaina!” said Anduin, relief on his face as he hurried toward her. “You’re alive!” He hugged her tightly. Jaina was stiff in the embrace. He sensed it at once and pulled back. His eyes went wide as he fully took in her arcane-altered appearance. “What are you doing here?” she asked, more sharply than she had intended. “I was worried about you,” he said. “When word reached us about what happened in Theramore… I wanted to be here. I knew that if you had survived, you’d come to Stormwind.” — Tides of War

Two whom Anduin loved had been in attendance then who were not here today. One, of course, was his father. The second was the woman he had fondly called Aunt Jaina: Lady Jaina Proudmoore. Once, the lady of Theramore and the prince of Stormwind had been in agreement regarding the desire for peace between the Alliance and the Horde.And once there had been a Theramore. But Jaina’s city had been destroyed by the Horde in the most horrific manner possible, and its bereft lady had never been able to ease the pain of that terrible moment fully. Anduin had watched her try repeatedly, only to have some fresh torment reinjure her wounded heart. Finally, unable to bear the thought of working alongside the Horde even against so dread a foe as the demonic Legion, Jaina had walked out on the Kirin Tor, which she led, on the blue dragon Kalecgos, whom she loved, and on Anduin, whom she had inspired his whole life.

— Before the Storm

Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: It was a costly battle... in many ways. Anduin Wrynn says: But enough of that. How are you faring? You held off the Horde's finest warriors so our fleet could withdraw. You risked everything for the Alliance, Jaina. Jaina reassures him.Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: Still recovering, but... I'll be fine. You have enough on your mind without worrying about me. Anduin Wrynn says: It is good to have you back with us, Auntie. I missed you.Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: So much transpired while I was away. Anduin... I've heard rumors about an old friend of mine-Calia Menethil. What happened in Arathi? Anduin Wrynn says: There is much to explain. Some I still don't fully understand... but I'll tell you what I know. Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: Thank you. Let's find somewhere quiet to talk. — Battle for Azeroth

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JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK Day 5 - Tropes - Love triangle

Jaina thought with a trace of uncharacteristic bitterness of Kael’thas Sunstrider and Arthas Menethil. Both had once been so bright and beautiful. Both had loved her. One she had respected and admired; the other she had loved deeply in return. Both had fallen to the call of dark powers and the weaker parts of their natures. She smiled without humor.

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JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK Day 4 - Relationship: friendship

art by SirFilthyhands

“You do not know my heart anymore, Thrall,” she said. “I am no butcher—but I will no longer call for peace at any cost. The Horde you do not lead is dangerous and must be challenged at every turn—and defeated. Then, perhaps, there can be peace. But not before.”

Despite what she had said about her heart, she felt it ache at the sorrowful expression on his face. The lives lost at Theramore and Northwatch Hold were not the only casualties. This friendship of so many years, so cherished and championed by both of them, was another. It would be a long, long time—if ever—before she could call Thrall “friend” again. And she knew he knew it.

“The coming war will shake this world as the Cataclysm did, but in a different way,” Thrall said. “And I have pledged to heal the world. I return now to the Maelstrom. Lady Jaina, I would we had parted another way.”

“So do I,” Jaina said, and meant it. “But that wish changes nothing.”

— Tides of War, Christie Golden

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JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK Day 3 - Internal conflict

“I don’t like what it’s done to me, but I don’t know that I can change it now. I know what I’m against. I know what angers me. What I hate. What I don’t want. But I don’t know what calms me, or what I love, or what I do want.” Her voice was pitched softly, but it trembled with emotion. Kalec gripped her hands tightly. “Everything I’ve felt or done since Theramore has been a reaction against something. I feel…I feel like I’m in a pit and every time I try to climb out of it, I just tumble back down.” “I know,” Kalec said gently. Her hands were so warm in his. He didn’t want to ever let go. “I’ve watched you struggle so hard for so long. And I couldn’t help.” “No one could,” Jaina said. “This is something I have to do for myself.” He looked down, running his thumb over her fingers. “I know that, too.” “I’m not leaving because of the vote.” Kalec, surprised, glanced up sharply at that. “You’re not?” “No. Not this time. People must be true to their own natures, as must I.” She laughed softly, self-deprecatingly. “I just…have to figure out what that is.”

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this is my homeland, my heart is here

“I'm sorry, Mother,” Jaina said softly. “I've never meant to hurt you.” She did not just apologize for her actions as a child, and she could see in Katherine's grey eyes that she understood.  Katherine sighed. “I know that. Or at least, I do now.”

Jaina Proudmoore Appreciation Week Day 1: Favourite moment from the books/comics or quests

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I don't have the creative skill or an active enough WoW fixation at the moment to really participate in Jaina week, but I figured I'd at least post a link to my favorite moment today. Cannot overstate how much of an impact this scene had on me

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JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK Day 2 - Magic or political skills, intelligence and learning

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JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK

day 1: Favorite moment from books/comics or quests

Express Delivery+ War Marches On Description The Horde appears to have misplaced some of its Azerite. It would be rude of us not to return it, don't you think? The most efficient way is for me to teleport it back. I've enchanted the harpoons in that launcher over there. Fire them onto the Horde ships in the bay. I can use them as beacons to return the Azerite to the Horde... and send its ships on their way. Completion It appears as if the fleet won't be needed for much more than hauling wreckage out of the bay. Thank you for helping me to save my people before more could be killed by the Horde. Our foes are growing bolder. Clearly, we need to strike back. Kul Tiras will fight beside the Alliance when we do.

I hope the Horde will think twice about attacking Kul Tiras in the future, but given the actions of its leadership, it is a faint hope at best. Still, what matters most is my people are safe now. The fleet and marines should be here soon to help the Outriggers clear out what remains of the Horde forces. Please return to High Commander Wyrmbane and let him know I will join everyone as soon as I am able. Thank you for your swift actions today, Yrelia

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JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK day 1: Favorite moment from books/comics or quests

It was too late for Antonidas to go west. As the Kirin Tor’s leader, he could not abandon Dalaran. Protecting the city and its vaults of arcana was his duty. However, there was someone who could act on the stranger’s advice and save innocent lives: Jaina Proudmoore. The sorceress was initially hesitant to leave. She wanted to stay by Antonidas’s side and defend Dalaran. She also wanted to see what had become of Arthas. Jaina sensed the death knight among the approaching Scourge. She still wrestled with guilt about abandoning him at Stratholme, and she wondered if there were some way to save him. It was only after much debate that Jaina relented. She understood, just as Antonidas did, that the city could not hold out against the Scourge. If she and the archmage died, who would be left to heed the stranger’s warning? The master and apprentice parted ways. Though neither of them said it, they both knew that this was the last time they would ever see each other. In the days to come, Jaina worked tirelessly to rally as many refugees as she could. Not everyone she met agreed to go with her, but many did. When she finally set sail for Kalimdor, her force included members from nearly every Alliance race. Some were survivors from Lordaeron and Quel’Thalas. Some were dwarves and gnomes from the Alliance military. And some were humans from Stromgarde, Kul Tiras, and other nations in the region. Though they came from different places, they followed Jaina Proudmoore for the same reason. She represented something that had almost entirely vanished from the Eastern Kingdoms. She represented hope.

— World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1

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Freebie from July sketch tier so I decided to doll Jaina up again

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Soon. I hope that at least a couple of people will join this event😀

I am very pleased to announce that from August 11th to August 17th, i'll be hosting JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK! I will gladly accept your metas, edits, screenshots, gifs, art, texts from Wowhead/Wowpedia/books about Lady Jaina to celebrate her character.

Please, use #jaina2025, so i can reblog your posts.

Day 1 - Favorite moment from books/comics or quests Day 2 - Magic or political skills, intelligence and learning Day 3 - Internal conflict Day 4 - Relationship: family (+ Wrynns), romances, friendship Day 5 - Tropes Day 6 - Moments of mercy or vengeance Day 7 - Heartbreaking or heartwarming moments

Let's have some fun before we plunge into the dark season again💚

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➣ Katherine Proudmoore: You are no daughter of mine. Do what you will. She is nothing to me.

➣Genn Greymane says: You have Jaina. Katherine Proudmoore says: Jaina betrayed the kingdom. Genn Greymane says: Jaina did nothing but follow her heart. And she's suffered for that. She's suffering even more now. Isn't she? Katherine Proudmoore says: I see her... in my dreams. Genn... She's burning. Genn Greymane says: Katherine, she's calling out to you... You must go to her.

➣Katherine Proudmoore says: If... when you find Jaina, I want to be there. I will brave whatever dangers await. I was the one who brought this fate upon her. I will be there to set it right.

➣Katherine Proudmoore says: Now, let me see if I can do this properly this time... Welcome home, daughter. Katherine Proudmoore says: You are never alone, my daughter. Say, lets go somewhere quiet and talk. The library in the keep was always your favorite spot. Still like surrounding yourself with musty old tomes? Jaina Proudmoore says: That sounds wonderful, Mother. You know... it is so very good to be home.

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Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) dev. Blizzard Entertainment

"Gentlemen, meet Miss Jaina Proudmoore, special agent to the Kirin Tor, and one of the most talented sorceresses in the land."

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I am very pleased to announce that from August 11th to August 17th, i'll be hosting JAINA PROUDMOORE APPRECIATION WEEK! I will gladly accept your metas, edits, screenshots, gifs, art, texts from Wowhead/Wowpedia/books about Lady Jaina to celebrate her character.

Please, use #jaina2025, so i can reblog your posts.

Day 1 - Favorite moment from books/comics or quests Day 2 - Magic or political skills, intelligence and learning Day 3 - Internal conflict Day 4 - Relationship: family (+ Wrynns), romances, friendship Day 5 - Tropes Day 6 - Moments of mercy or vengeance Day 7 - Heartbreaking or heartwarming moments

Let's have some fun before we plunge into the dark season again💚