#Xavius

[renumuro]

Repostober Day 2: Illustrations with Azaros and Kinilon, 2018

My favorite part of any elven story is pain.

Once upon a time, Azaros had the misfortune of being turned into a satyr, and Kinilon falling under the claws of a beast. But these situations led them to meet each other.

[da-zzi]

[hereisfufu]

Gay Xavius trying to seduce straight druids…

I made some funny stupid things on the last day of June, and it’s the follow-up of my last blog. See you soon in July! Love you all ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[captainkaprozyx]

May she take away all the bad things from this year.

[lendasdeazeroth]

Xavius

A Ascensão e a Queda do Conselheiro Nas profundezas obscuras da história de Azeroth, poucos nomes evocam tanto temor e respeito quanto o de Xavius. Originalmente um nobre conselheiro da Rainha Azshara, ele trilhou um caminho de poder e corrupção que o transformaria em um dos primeiros e mais infames seres corrompidos pela Legião Ardente. Esta é a crônica de sua ascensão ao poder e subsequente ...

https://lendasdeazeroth.com.br/personagens/xavius/

[azerothtravel]

Lookin Gross, Buddy, Val'Sharah, October 22, 2016.

[adahlenan]

im playing legion again

[atinyladybug-art]

More traditional sketches and concepts for an AU.

Xavius Solution got like, really big and there's no Creepypasta. And like, Helos didn't die and ended up working as an engineer for the company. He maintains the servers of a district so the People-Turned-AI so that the servers get to function properly.

Ramona is the district manager (an AU Exclusive OC!). Very tech-core aesthetic. Strict and stern and does her job well. She is one of the youngest district manager ever.

And Dark Link has to be there because he's my fav and I have so many headcanons on Ben Lawman and Dark Link being brothers before their ascension (<- will make a separate post about this if asked.)

Anyways, Dark Link was one of the people who signed up for Eternity Project but never really found himself being happy in there and came across Helos who then proceeded to build him a whole, walking AI body for him to inherit so he can be an actual person again. They fall in luv and get married.

[skymagpie]

smash or pass xavius

[ladymariayuri]

Sleeper agent in my skull that activates whenever people mention satyrs. or nightmares. or druids. or malfurion stormrage. or thickets. A WELL EARNED VICTORY. WE MUST, HOWEVER, STAY VIGILANT

[makanidotdot]

Lol ok so for Warcraft lite ppl- last art post was from Stormrage which took place after Wrath and before Cataclysm. So it's old stuff. The actual recent canon events for Tyrande and Malf was just that all their bad storylines from the past 3 expacs were mercifully wrapped up with a very cute and happy ending and they are retired now.

Spark notes for Stormrage is: Xavius is the nightmare lord, he's spreading the Nightmare out of the Dream and into the real world which is giving everyone nightmares and manifesting nightmare creatures everywhere, and he's captured Malfurion in the emerald nightmare who Tyrande has to go rescue, but he was rly just bait for Ysera.

If this sounds familiar, it's because the plot of Val'shara in Legion is literally just the plot of Stormrage repeated but worse.

Also if you've ever seen ppl talk about how badass "book malfurion" is they're probably talking about this book bc he has double dmg basically because the dream and the real world are merging, but the real Uhm Ackshually is that it's both him and Tyrande putting their powers together and they win bc they wuv each other soooo much uwwwwu 🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖

[gl1tchypyr0]

I am more awake, that is now yalls problem How I see BEN at least in my au's interpretation(minus some stuff I've written in the past with ocs but no one needs to hear about all that cringe) Is a 14 year old who maybe didn't make the best of choices with friends, wasn't really involved with the cult but knew Ifrit/Matt irl, and through that is how he got involved and killed and put in World Alpha.

He would have just been a fairly innocent kid, maybe a little outspoken at times but he just wanted to play games /and be like his Hero/

Bound to a statue without the ability to speak on his own and so isolating him even when others were put in the game broke him, and he blamed his old friend for everything justifiably Being a sort of ghost in the machine literally and one of the first, along with being associated with the Binary Event Network, did result in him having slightly more control over that reality than most but only in the event of being set free. Something Matt definitely planned for. Hence all the stuff with Jadusable happening.

And of course ever since the whole stuff with Sarah happened, it now means BEN is free to roam wherever he wants in World Alpha and actively speak with the others. Years of isolation and everything did result in him being a standoffish asshole, but he does sort of care for the others and acts like a protector but only to them.

As for how the whole situation with the creepypastas was

The Operator is the reason BEN is able to even crawl out of a tv screen in a semi physical body. Because his abilities with technology that only got stronger after the first and second time of being freed made him extremely valuable to him.

He cant Control BEN like he can with Tim, Brian, Toby and any other proxy-adjacent characters, but The Operators affect on technology can disrupt BEN's physical form rather /painfully/.

BEN is a good fighter, if only because he's extremely quick and unpredictable in a fight using Link's gear from Majoras Mask (none of the masks but hey that's not just what Link has) so he's very good at making it so if The Operator wants any of the people he's dealing with to get stronger and have better reaction times you have to fight BEN. BEN is also very very good at erasing all evidence of someones presence online so very useful at keeping everyone hidden.

However the downside is BEN can't stay for very long out of the cartridge without being drained of energy like a battery. Being a ghost he may not sleep or eat but if he's at 15% he's basically useless and needs to be manually shoved back into the tv screen. One way of mediating it is letting him feed off of electricity but its like an energy bar or drink to him only temporarily staving it off.

Of course since The Operator cant Control him and doesn't need him all the time, if he needs to get rid of stress he'll go and torment random people for sport enjoying seeing them snap. Its kind of his guilty pleasure (no one in World Alpha is allowed to know, he does Not need a lecture from Rosa and the others on why that isn't a healthy form of stress relief)

The other way he'd go about doing that is he's very much on a vigilante quest. Xavius Solutions is a thing after all, trying to make it so humans never fear death and are digitized is both bad for The Operator, and pisses BEN off that they're trying to make more people like him and the others. And he refuses to let that slide. Absolutely tearing his way through their networks, the slaughter of higher ups in the company, anything to disrupt their work and prevent more Worlds.

Sometimes I think about the lil aus in my head that I use as a branch between canon and fanon

Iike

I have an entire concept of BEN Drowned in my head that acts as a bridge between the canon of the arg and the fanon of the creepypasta fandom (without the gross stuff that I really don't like because that is a Child)

Like

The idea of Matt and BEN initially being friends but both are extremely insane and manipulative but Matt gets a little too power hungry so with Matt getting gone, BEN becomes the only one left to be even remotely an ass at all in world alpha

And also! I like BEN being the only one able to leave and come back into the game, so like BEN being able to at least give the others news about the outside world

And, I like him being yeah he's a sociopathic ghost that drives people insane if he sees people way too fucking happy and innocent, but also absolutely would curbstomp that company into the ground just for the audacity of trying to make more people like him and the others like "sorry Operator man, cant do shit for you right now i need to borrow Jeff and Toby for a mcfucking raid on a building where theyre trying to digitize some people for a dumbass immortality plot"

And everyone's like "yo dude, I know we're also killers but have you considered therapy?"

And he just blatantly "Rosa had me getting exposure therapy with the cuccos last night why?" Ignoring that that's not what they were suggesting

On the topic of my thoughts for the operator and the other creepypastas I have words but that's for like, another post maybe sometimes

As for the shit I don't like about cp fanon

THAT IS A CHILD WHO IS ALSO A GHOST WHY DO YALL INSIST ON HAVING HIM BE FLIRTY AND HIGH ALL THE TIME DEAR GOD-

Anyway I have my thoughts about my interpretation of BEN

[da-zzi]

[captainkaprozyx]

Multiple layer drawing with Xavius. Last time I did something like this in university. 

[ashtarels-archives]

Delving into Blackfathom Deeps

An excerpt from Glory to the Queen Born of Stars:

"Of the wonders our queen brought to this world, perhaps none was so great as Lathar'Lazal. As masons constructed the temple, Azshara shaped the waters around it with the Scepter of Tides. She spoke the names of the rivers and the seas, and they moved at her command. Salt water from the roaring ocean and fresh water from the mountain streams trickled to Azshara's side. With the flick of her wrist, the queen partitioned them into great lakes that hugged Lathar'Lazal's sturdy foundation."

Architecture:

Blackfathom Deeps, as we know it today, was once called "Lathar'Lazal," or "Seat of the Sky" in Darnassian. Long ago, this was a temple to Elune built by Queen Azshara with the aid of Sharas'dal (her tide-scepter) in the ages before the Sundering. Pelagic imagery still endures in the architecture of these sunken ruins, described at one point to have contained "gem-encrusted bridges and effervescent lakes." Motifs of fish-head fountains, wave-inspired stonework, scale-like patterns, and ionic columns are repeated in the masonry and pottery of the forlorn halls. It is unclear what the seafoam-colored stone the temple is made of, though it is interesting to note that it almost bears a resemblance to a body of water's surface: like the way a pool shifts and shimmers with the light. Some kind of material borne of the sea, melded together with the queen's Sharas'dal, or a common mineral of the region? They could also simply bear cracks and signs of weathering considering the age of the temple, but watery stone would be fitting symbolically.

Azshara's Influence:

"Whenever she [Azshara] walked the bridges of Lathar'Lazal, nearby schools of exotic fish would array themselves in colorful patterns. She even kept a colossal sea giant bound to one of the lakes. She used her scepter to make him perform tricks and feats of strength, much to the delight of the watching Highborne. Curious night elves from the far corners of the empire journeyed to Lathar'Lazal to study the mythical creature and his habits."

Perhaps Lathar'Lazal was a bustling tourist attraction then in the days of the empire, both for education and entertainment. With such tourism drawn to the temple, I wonder if the nearby land/city of Zoram benefited from this economically.

The passage above seems to imply that the Highborne rather enjoyed the spectacle of the imprisoned sea giant, and this poses an interesting dichotomy to the original purpose of the temple: a house of Elune, simultaneously hosting a creature trapped against its will. Such an exhibition created by Azshara here speaks to her penchant for show and amusement, and possible disregard for the faith. If only a historical record existed of a priestess's personal journal or the like; and whether she would be disappointed with such behavior, or complacent in the suffering of other races/creatures as night elves often were during this era.

Tideweaver:

Queen Azshara, even before her naga transformation, always had a fascinating dominion over water, both with her scepter Sharas'dal and the Well of Eternity. Supposedly Xavius was the one who actually gifted the queen with this ornate weapon that later shaped the temple:

"A night elf named Lord Xavius presented the queen with a jeweled scepter, etched with delicate magical sigils. He promised Azshara that so long as she kept it close, it would bring her prosperity and great power. Azshara held the scepter aloft, and the jewels shimmered in the light of the moons like brilliant stars. The sight of the queen and her gift was so beautiful that it brought many of the attendant Highborne to tears."

An enigmatic man of terrifying skill and power, I do wonder where Xavius procured this weapon in the first place; as its design does not appear to be of Kaldorei craftsmanship. Perhaps it hails from the ancient jinyu culture, the primordial titans, or some other past world power. Examining its details, what do you think of Sharas'dal's origins?

"Queen Azshara's enchanted scepter afforded her great power. Imbued with the Well of Eternity's potent waters, it held sway over the rivers and the seas, aquatic creatures of all kinds, and the life energies that stirred within Azshara herself."

In the Tablet of Balancing Tides, it is stated that:

"The whispers of Elune and Neptulon play on the tides, their words etched in stone are a tribute to the balance of their power."

I find it interesting that Azshara utilized a form of magic half-intrinsic to the moon goddess. Did she derive some of her aquatic power from Elune, or use a different magick entirely? The descriptions of Azshara wielding the scepter use language that speaks to a command over water, rather than a unity with the elementals, spirits, and goddess.

This item's flavor text also mentions Neptulon--Elemental Lord of Waters--interestingly now a sworn enemy of Queen Azshara and her naga forces in the present day.

The Moonshrine Ruins:

This place supposedly once hosted a moonwell, with an area known as the Moonshrine. The foundations here might suggest that before the Sundering, Lathar'Lazal could have been built just upon the shores, or expanded out into the sea itself with the tides embracing the temple all around. Swimming beneath the waters of the Moonshrine, there appear to be large pillars supporting the walkways here; much like a pier.

The Inner Sanctum:

Crescent imagery is prevalent inside of the sanctum, as well as sets of 3 seats, perhaps symbolism of the triple moon (waxing, full, and waning or the maiden, mother, and crone archetypes) holding some importance in the rituals carried out here. These could also represent a large meeting space, high-ranking priestesses for ritual, a council of leadership, divisions of the temple, seating for observers, or something else entirely. They face partitioned rooms with crescent moon symbols.

If we look at the central dais of the sanctum, (Azshari statue and cultist altar notwithstanding) there is a raised platform with a pyramid-like structure carved into the ceiling. Perhaps a skylight once existed here to let in moonlight for lunar rites, or this area hosted something of great importance to be kept safe inside the sanctum.

The Moondoors:

The moondoors are an especially interesting piece, and the last apparent threshold of the Seat of the Sky. Upon passing through, there are only a handful of pillars flanking the sides of the cavern. They seem to accompany each other in pairs on each side - marking a possible entrance, exit, or some other pathway to the temple. While I am unsure of their true purpose or the mechanism to unlock them, the various square pieces are almost akin to a puzzle. This model is used in other Kaldorei architecture and I've long been intrigued by their possible uses. These moondoors are typically used as entrances to the tall, thin ivory towers of Kaldorei ruins. Perhaps Elunarian priests or arcanists weave (or wove) intricate spellwork rooted in the arcane, or the moon cycle in order to lock these types of barriers. What was intended to lie beyond them is anyone's guess: powerful artifacts, sacred relics, enshrined lore, or even concealed secrets.

"The Great Sundering shattered the glorious temple, sinking it beneath the waves of the Veiled Sea."

I hope you enjoyed these musings! There's something equally fascinating and solemn looking back at the remnants of the Kaldorei Empire - in the shadows of glory that once eclipsed the continent.

[illidan]

we did legion mount runs again (plus EN for shoulders—no luck there) and no mounts BUT i mentioned the monk lookalike boe shoulders from antorus and she was like ohhh i do like those but not for 100k+

you will never believe what she looted off trash today.

truly, nothing gets me to log in like the promise of running nighthold