#khadgar imagine

[assassinhomecreedstuck]

i cant believe ive played world of warcraft for 20 years

[countxcrimson]

Okay… NOW I have her outfit figured out!

[illidan]

yknow. with how questing/leveling works in wow now. once midnight comes out, aka you can skip tww questing to get to 80, will characters you do that on still be able to summon the wondrous wisdom ball? or will going into any post-tww content auto disable it? because i’m just saying it’d be REALLY funny to go into the following expac with that guy hangin around like everything’s fine. peak denial

doing a little science. went through the dalaran intro again just for this moment

[s-dei]

I really love DF, and I loved how much attention they paid to long-present moments of lore. The only thing I felt robbed of was possible Khadgar and Senegos interaction.

I expected them to at least recognize each other since Legion, maybe a two short lines being just enough. Not to mention that when we got to knew Senegos better, he was such an amazing magic dork grandpa. He and Khadgar could do so much of magic tricks together and share the knowledge, you can't imagine...

But fine. At least there is some stuff that needs to be done through my art :D

(The joke about Khadgar being a dragon comes from my unwritten stuff and some silly headcanons. Finally had a chance to put it somewhere)

[runawayonryo]

Just imagining Khadgar turning into a raven, and resting on his S/O's head or shoulders. He would even pick at their hair to be goofy

[skymagpie]

Small rant regarding all these big WoW youtubers coming up with theories and why I think if Blizzard does go for a twist like that it will be cheap and absolutely stupid. Putting it below the cut for spoilers!

I am seeing a lot of the big name WoW youtubers say that Khadgar is either Xal'atath, puppeteered by Xal'atath or corrupted by Xal'atath and he will be her way to get back at Alleria because "The Lord of Ravens will turn the key" or whatever. And while that is a plot that could happen - it is not what is currently written, and if it does happen it will be a retcon. But I feel like this theory is missing few points:

Xal'atath did not trap Khadgar in the Dark Heart. She left him to die. A lot of us wondered back then if that was the case because of her "Goodbye, Guardian." line and it seems that from what we know now, she expected him to get killed and consumed like the rest of Dalaran.

Khadgar willingly reaching into the orb that the Dark Heart produced because he decided that turning himself into arcane energy will store him in the heart. This is something he figured out during the fight with the prior knowledge he had. This is something that Medivh always taught him to do! It's a callback to their relationship! This is such an important Khadgar moment!!!

Khadgar put his trust into Alleria and that she will stop Xal'atath. He also saved her because he loves Alleria and she is one of his closest friends. Then he gambled his life on a theory that hasn't been tested and in the end he was rewarded for his selflessness and trust in his friend by having her save him. Their arc came full circle. Why would you wanna intervene in something that needs no intervention?

Khadgar suddenly being Xal'atath in disguise will water down both Alleria's and Anduin's arc. Anduin brought him back with the Light, finding his strength as a healer and regaining his connection. Imagine if they were like "Haha nope sike, have another Light crisis arc!" like how many arcs should Anduin have? Alleria can still have her struggle with the Void in regards to her sisters, Turalyon and Arator. It doesn't have to be Khadgar anymore. In fact it makes sense for her family to be a way to "break" her more than her best friend. Khadgar surviving only to have something happen with the others will actually be a better twist for Alleria's character.

The cinematic is sincere, much like the other cinematics. It does not try to outsmart the audience. They are made so nicely and the hints from the "Destruction of Dalaran" one come into play later on. There is also a callback in the 'stay a while and listen' between Alleria and Khadgar to the very first cinematic between them (Dark Heart). These were made with care. Those soft looks between Khadgar and Anduin, the hug with Alleria, they have to be genuine. If they aren't you are treating your audience like idiots, you lie to them for the sake of lying to them. It would be season 8 of Game of Thrones level of stupid if they pull a 180 twist on these cinematics. The cinematics were so detailed, we guessed that Khadgar cannot move his legs from the very first one after his fight with Xal'atath, like that's the kind of detail they made sure we can pick up, but didn't make it obvious. This was good film language that matches the tone through the entire expansion.

Going for Khadgar again after everything he already went through and after he closed his arc and after he lost Atiesh and got permanently injured feels like you are just bullying this character for no reason. He didn't walk out of that unscathed, he got rewarded for his trust and selflessness by having Alleria save him. It's okay. He can retire here for now. Coming with more terrible things for a guy who finished his arc and is currently in a wheelchair feels meanspirited and honestly kind of an asshole move. I can't put it past Blizzard but it would just suck.

There are other characters in this franchise, we have yet to get more Horde screen time, why focus on Khadgar when his story got a nice ending? Just let him and us his fans have this small win and carry on with the story.

[drew-winchester]

Just learned about Khadgar's fate from reading your posts... I am so enraged, so sad, so sorry because I can only imagine how devastated you are...

I have not set foot on WOW for years... not since they killed off Illidan – my favorite character since the days of Warcraft – but I always felt a tug, thought I would return if there was a compelling story or if Khadgar was involved. This is the final nail in my trust in Blizzard's coffin!

But I will keep thinking of Khadgrin with the same tenderness, and I will forget this dumb canon ever happened if you keep writing and drawing for them! Khadgar's fate is no longer in Blizzard's hands, as far as I'm concerned it is in yours! 😘🥰

❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🫂

Thank you so much, so very much… I was moved to tears reading the last words of your message. Thank you.

I absolutely understand how you feel… and I am so sorry you had to go through this years ago with Illidan ;-; 🫂❤️‍🩹

For now I’m truly devastated and shocked… but I know I’ll never stop hoping that he is somewhere. That he can be brought back. We can save him!

And we will.

Perry will not rest until she finds him!

[omgkalyppso]

So I really enjoyed the Orc Heritage Armour questline. After getting into dragonflight and Alexstrasza, Kalecgos and Khadgar kind of acting like they'd never met Borgakh (again), being welcomed and greeted by Thrall / Go'el and his family was so fucking delightful.

I'm going to post the screenshots from the final cutscene first and then a few more things with commentary below the cut.

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Be warned it's long. You can press J to skip it on desktop if you open and change your mind.

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Tbh, having not played dragonflight I thought they were about to throw Eitrigg into the Nathanos role and this was going to be related to world quests. I'm glad it wasn't. Eitrigg's history makes me uncomfortable.

I care them.

While I kind of wish they'd let Drek'thar cast from his wheelchair, it's also interesting to think of him having some mobility.

I know some people really don't like Aggra, but I have and do, and I found this delightful. A circle completed.

All the little moments with Durak were very sweet. Very grounding after other story elements in the main plot have gotten so convoluted and absurd.

Thank you, Rexxar, for also recognizing a title (Huntmaster). I was really thrown when Khadgar was back to calling you Adventurer and not either Champion, Hero, or My Friend — too open ended for people new to the game!! ^^;

I go back and forth with the Countess from the Court of Harvesters and Huntmaster titles when I run around with Borgakh because while I still hate shadowlands for what it did to the various in game religions (and the orcs especially since I'm biased) I think these titles would mean a lot to her. To be acknowledged and given the promise of authority / contribution / significance wrt Countess, and to be acknowledged by her peers wrt Huntmaster, which is also tied up in my favorite expansion and all the seeds of Horde and Alliance working to a better future together.

When it came to choosing a clan, I imagined Borgakh sharing a look with Aggra about how it was "obvious" that now, given the choice, that she would follow Thrall / Go'el anywhere. But unlike how it presents the player character as having never belonged to a clan, Borgakh has been for Years, headcanoned as part of the Warsong clan. I felt it added depth and weight to her struggles.

And then not only did Thrall / Go'el have The Weakest pitch for joining his clan (undoubtedly because they knew he and the Frost Wolves were going to sweep anyway), but I got to the choice screen and imagined the question for Borgakh as being, "But would I give up a core part of my identity for you?"

She is still part of his Horde, and she would die for him and his family, but I decided to keep her a member of the Warsong clan.

Borgakh has had maxed cooking in this game for like, ever. And that the final trial was to prepare a meal as an offering for her ancestors was something I really enjoyed. That the cookbook included a spicy as hell recipe from the Warsong was a bonus and reaffirmed my enjoyment of maintaining her membership with her clan.

I really appreciated this. After shadowlands? Bring me back to the uncertainty and faith of the past wrt what happens after death and the peace and connection with those lost and those who remain.

That this quest began with the premise that the orcs felt disconnected from each other and their culture and clans and this gathering and a new ceremony to replace the old coming of age ones that an orc could take part in regardless of age was very sweet. I have so many more screenshots of all the smaller npc's and things they've said in case I want to revisit it either for myself or for fic writing in the future. Loved it.

Thank you if you read my rambling.

[sigurdjarlson]

I consider the part about movie khadgar’s backstory where he was given to the Kirin Tor at 6 canon to game Khadgar until Blizz tells me otherwise.

And there’s nothing to dispute it in TLG because Khadgar does not once mention a family or his past beyond living and training in Dalaran

And I think about it a lot

Personally I assume his parents either couldn’t handle his innate magical abilities probably beginning to come out (and magic users did not have a particularly good reputation with the general public when he was child) so they gave him to the Kirin Tor

(Because if they themselves were mages why would they give him to the Kirin Tor)

But I still wonder about so many things

Like yes have him train there but you didn’t have to abandon him completely so.

Did they straight up not want him because of his magic?

Did they just not think they were capable of raising him properly? So it was for his own good?

Did they even want to maintain contact but couldn’t for whatever reason?

Maybe the Kirin Tor is why no contact was allowed for that matter. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least. Attachments outside of Dalaran would be a distraction they wouldn’t want to deal with

Maybe the Kirin Tor insisted on it.

Maybe his family was poor and in they offered money they needed to survive in exchange for their son who they could see obvious potential in. (I don’t think they’d be above it tbh)

Maybe they sought them out because they heard about a young boy’s powerful magic manifesting and maybe causing problems? Maybe they insisted he’d be better off with them.

Maybe it broke their hearts to do it or maybe his parents were happy to be rid of him. (Ouch)

And movie Khadgar mentions “brothers and sisters” and that always guts me. He has siblings out there somewhere. :(

Which probably drives the knife in deeper for him I imagine because why did they give him up but keep his siblings? What was wrong with him?

I wonder how much he even remembers. He was only six.

We just don’t know and it’s fun (heart wrenching) to explore.

[cosmererambles]

Khadgar and Alison would throw THE BEST Hallows End parties.

Incredibly amazing parties. I'm just imagining what fun it would be.

[characterrevolvingdoors]

If happiness was a tangible thing It would be you If you'd told me the feeling you'd bring I'd think it untrue And people search for a wonder like you All of their lives

You still amaze me after all this time You pull me in like some kind of wind Mesmerized by the hold I'm in Leave you here, I don't wanna I wanna

Love you as one does I, I will protect you at all costs Keep you safe here in my arms I, I will protect you at all costs At all costs

What's pain when I look at you no way I could explain you even if I tried to I'll never dream like I used to do If someone tried to hurt you, I don't See how that could happen I'd fight for you in ways you can't imagine Felt this no I haven't I hope It would be all right to stay right here beside you

And love you as one does I, I will protect you at all costs Keep you save here in my arms I, I will protect you at all costs At all costs

If you're ever feeling like you're lost I will come find you Man all the fronts there's no ocean I won't swim across To be right by you And not just once here, and now I swear on my response I'll remind you

And love you as one does I, I will protect you at all costs Keep you save here in my arms I, I will protect you at all costs At all costs -- At All Costs (Demo Version)

Raleigh Ellerian and Maevess Faerbrook ( @khadgars-little-imp ) enjoying a moonlit dance on the surface of Stormwind Lake

[wp100]

so today at work i daydreamed about a warcraft movie except they somehow end up on Earth instead of Azeroth.

just imagine Khadgar applying to work in customer service, lmfao

[s-dei]

You know how in warcraft 3: Frozen throne Illidan dropped everything to save Tyrande and promised that he will always watch over her? (or however it was in English, idk I only played in Polish)

So now imagine how angry he would be at himself for being unable to protect Khadgar.

(I'm grieving and that's my way to cope, thanks)

Yes I remember this!!! And yeah, he definetely would go insane if he knew about this (and about Teldrassil?)

I honestly haven't wanted Illidan to be back in the future events, his story feels pretty complete. But considering stuff discovered about Titans and sword of Sargeras I feel like he will show himself and I'm curious how he will change.

You're welcome! Sending you a hug

[little-shiny-sharpies]

Been thinking abt my wow insert having my selective mutism…

like, imagine being Wrathion, and trying to orchestrate an attack to reclaim the last thing you can probably call a home and Alexstraza sends some dracthyr after you to help but she doesn’t say anything she’s just staring at you. You’re flaring theatrics for this dramatic moment in your life and this chick will not say a single word and it’s slightly creeping you out but you know she’s listening because she’s nodding and clearly reacting to what you’re doing and that’s the nicest thing anybody’s done for you all week, and she helps you plan out the attack but she still doesn’t say anything so you just think she’s shy but now you’re trying to deal with your uncle stealing your spotlight and she’s still not talking but she is pouncing on djaridins and giant spiders like a feral raptor to bring you all her keys and gently push them to you. Then she stares at you for 5 minutes before she flies away to return sometime between 3 hours or 7 days. She sometimes trills or chirps at you and she “hmm”d at you once and you’re gonna call that a win and you can’t wait to see her again and crap you didn’t ask her name.

or imagine being Kalecgos and trying to deal with your magic-not-working problem and Khadgar sends you a dracthyr to help out and she seems really nice and helps you out so much but you realize like 20 minutes later that she doesn’t talk.. at all? So you ask if she can talk and she nods and you go “Ah okay.” like you knew what to do with that information but now you have more questions but you don’t want to pry and nows not the time. Then you unfortunately have to cull an infested gnoll population so you ask her to help and oh dear lord she’s using her teeth on them why would you do that. Then halfway through your ley line magic fiasco she just stops and stares at you at random intervals and you’re getting a little worried she’s gonna bite you but she just gives you a shy smile and waves and you’re talking to friendly locals who offer info and food. Then you’re eating soup while she helps with a funeral and she’s solemn and sweet and there’s no sign of the feral raptor that you saw in the woods and you’re gonna unpack those emotions later but for now throw out the bag and then you go back to your house to call your family but your buddy shows up and then you get jumped by an electric wielding neanderthal cult that almost knocks you out and she’s fully committed to defending you with her life even thought she’s known you for 3 hours tops and you still don’t know her name. Then afterwards she comes back every 3 hours or few days and she brings you soup and always stares at you for 5 minutes before flying off again and you really need to ask Khadgar what her name is

[skymagpie]

Copying my statement from Twitter, but I really wish they played more into the corpse puppeteered by a super powerful entity aspect of Xal'atath and they went more into void horror. Imagine if instead of walking through the smoke after Khadgar's attack, she reassembled her mangled body back to it's "pretty" look.

[lothirielswan]

"My Urge To Commit Arson and Assassination"

Check out the dragons' drunk night in from Dear Prince Dandelion!

Quest Objective: Get drunk.

— THE PURPLE PARLOR —

We arrived at the same time. The portal hissed behind me. Wrathion entered from the balcony. Kalec’s teleportation spell lit up the room. 

“What are you two doing here?” Kalec’s eyes, red and puffy like a pulsing artery, darted between Wrath and I. 

“I had a long day and I’m taking a sabbatical. From…life.” I shuddered. 

“I needed somewhere to…regroup until my urge to commit arson and assassination wanes.” Wrath remarked.

 Kalec nodded. “I’m regretting every choice in life.” 

Our small party gathered around a table and sank into the seats. Everyone’s shoulders slumped. Wrathion’s left eye twitched every five seconds. Despite the comfort of the plush cushions and dim lighting, the atmosphere was as heavy as the fatigue of a swimmer navigating the ocean. 

Kalec spoke first. “Jaina doesn't want…us.” 

Our heads snapped up. “What?” 

“She doesn't want to get back together,” Kalec rested his arms on the table as if his own limbs were too much to carry. “It’s just…physical to her.”

Wrathion leaned over and whispered to me, “It must be really dire if Proudmoore can only endure the sex. I imagine that’s the most lacking of his qualities.” 

I shushed him and turned to our brother, who’s mood matched his hair. “I’m sorry, and surprised. You two always had great chemistry in my eyes…I know you cared for her. Deeply.” 

Wrathion agreed, “She’s a fool. One of your most admirable qualities is your patience. The best partners have that. Not to mention, you possess the highest degree of intellect that I have ever encountered. You offered her a romance of the mind that will never be matched by any other on this planet.” 

Kalec and I stared in wonder. Compliments from our youngest brother were rare. Wrathion simply shrugged, “You think me incapable of acknowledging strengths? I have the best eye out of all of us…and that is why Gallywix will burn.” 

Wrath’s talons curled into a tight fist. Jastor Gallywix was slowly becoming an important figure to our family. Any entrepreneurial hobby we sought out was endorsed by him; my music, Khadgar and Kalec’s podcast (2 Cool Cucumbers), Chromie’s museum exhibits. I hadn't heard of what Wrathion planned with the wealthiest goblin on Azeroth.

My hand tentatively reached for his taut first. “Want to tell us?” 

Wrath glared at the center of the table. “He withdrew funding for my clothes line. I can cover the loss, of course. But his name bolstered customers.”

“Why did he withdraw? You’re the best dressed in every room,” Kalec muttered.

Wrathion bared his teeth. “Illidan was to be my muse. My model for my first issue. But I couldn't agree to his outrageous demands! Jastor deemed our squabble in the square ‘bad press.’ ” 

“Oh…” My mind thought back to the day Wrathion and Illidan had fought in the streets of Dalaran. Perhaps it wasn't about Arthas after all. Wrathion never knew of Illidan’s scheme to obliterate the rest of the Legion’s forces. 

“You dress the whole family to perfection. Anyone would be lucky to wear something you made.” I said. “I’ll talk to Jastor if you want.”

And I am so blackmailing Illidan into doing whatever the hell Wrath wants. 

Wrath bowed his head and didn't say a word. He hadn't dismissed my hand on his fist, which had relaxed under my touch. 

“What are you in for?” Kalec jut his chin in my direction. “You look like a tiger mauled you.”

“Actually, it was an assassin with little social engagement.”

“Ah. Hate when that happens,” Kalec’s head tipped to the side. 

“It’s…not a big deal. I’m more concerned with the epiphany that I might hate my father, but that’s a common problem in Azeroth….” I shrugged as Kalec’s gaze softened. 

Wrath nodded and took my hand in his. “It gets easier. Once you pass the anger stage…well, no one gets past that. That might be the only stage.” 

“I’m more in the self-disgust stage.”

“Yes, that’s a side-effect of the anger stage.”

We sat in silence for a moment. The cool night air invaded from the balcony’s entrance and caressed my skin. The portal in the corner continued to hum.

Kalec exploded without warning. “Why are we like this? Why are our lives always in disarray? I’m a dragon aspect, for fucks sake, and I’m the biggest screw up in the room!”

We gaped at him. Kalec had the calm of a still ocean, the gentleness of a pond that purged all thirst. He was everything one could desire in an older sibling. A tempest in human form raged before us. 

I recovered first. “Out of the three people in this room, Kalec, you are definitely not the screw up.” 

“Oh, I am.” Kalec rose. “Eona, you’re in your twenties. Wrath’s just entered puberty. I’ve endured centuries of disappointing Alexstrasza and the rest of Azeroth. I failed Anveena right before I met you.” 

Wrath and I shared a nervous look. Kalec never spoke of Anveena Teague. She was the one person (to my knowledge) that Kalec loved before Jaina. Only Anveena wasn’t human; it was revealed that she was the remaining energies of the Sunwell in hiding. The Sunwell was restored…and Anveena no longer existed. 

“That was my father’s fault, not yours.” I said. How has my father managed to touch every single part of my life and alter it in some way? 

“So it's suddenly yours?” Kalec’s arms slapped against his sides in exasperation. “That’s not fair. You can’t take the guilt for every single thing your parents did, Eon.” 

If I won't, who will—? I rose from my chair. “This isn't about me! This is about you, and you are not a screw up, Kalec.”

The blue dragon fell silent. He squeezed the bridge of his nose and sighed. “Damn it all. Our lives suck…”

Kalec gestured casually with a hand. A dozen wine bottles appeared on the table. “Let’s get drunk and complain about all the… suck. Are you in or out?”

Words fled my mouth at the lines of colored bottles before me. None of us had a knack for alcohol. Perhaps Wrathion during his stay at the Tavern in the Mists, but he preferred green powder tea to “maintain his radiant looks.” I had never seen either of my brothers drunk. 

Wrathion raised a hand. “We’re dragons. It’ll take forever to get drunk if we’re sipping juice. I suggest something a little…stronger.” 

With a snap of Wrath’s fingers, a pandaren keg appeared. He gestured at it lazily, “This took down a rock giant. Shall we begin?” 

— HOURS LATER —

Consciousness was a blurry haze. My head ached in a way that overworked muscles throbbed in action. 

A hangover. Ew. 

Everything around me was pure white. It took many minutes to realize ivory satin veiled my gaze. I pulled the fabric from my face. Every movement held a certain degree of numbness, detached from the physical realm. 

I waited for my vision to focus as I held the white fabric aloft. It was Wrathion’s old turban. 

I sat up. The world wobbled. My gaze trickled across the disheveled Purple Parlor as I did so. Murky memories of last night fluttered across my mind. Discarded garments littered the floor from when Wrathion demonstrated his clothing line. Wrathion himself was wearing a golden dress, passed out on a tabletop. He hugged a pillow as he slept and muttered Andy’s name every once in a while. 

Kalec was a few feet away. His eyes were red from his intermissions spent crying in the corner about Jaina. He was curled up on the couch with a picture of Jaina drawn on a pillow. I couldn't remember who drew it. 

The room teetered when I attempted to stand. I settled for crawling on all fours towards the exit. Sunlight is gross. I’ll sleep this off in my room. 

The portal hovered above my head. I waved my arm in the air, hoping the movement would activate it. The hum of the portal was nearly mechanical at the proximity. 

Vomit bubbled up as the floor disappeared before me.

Do not throw up. Do not throw up. Do NOT throw up! 

Darkness soothed my eyes. The bottom of the Violet Citadel was dim and cool. I stilled for a moment, heavily breathing from my spot on the floor. 

Voices echoed down the stairs. Many voices. 

I shuffled over to the bannister and looked down at the lobby. Folded chairs were gathered in a circle. The people seated in them made my eyes widen. Thrall. Baine. Genn Greymane. Tyrande Whisperwind. Some old blood elf with an eye patch. Jaina—

I ducked down before I could recognize more. I need to get out of here. Still on all floors, I padded alongside the railing. I hoped my existence remained unnoticed as I passed the top of the stairs. 

All voices suddenly went quiet. “Who wants to start?” 

“I will.” 

I froze. That voice.  

“I’m Khadgar…”

“Hi, Khadgar.” Everyone greeted him at once. 

“And…I’m addicted to stamina elixirs.”

I peeked over from the top of the stairs. Part of me wondered if he was a drunken illusion. Wait, is this an—oh shit! 

My hand slipped on the edge of the step. I lost my balance. Everything blurred as I rolled down the steps. Voices rose in alarm. 

“Eon…?”

I looked up. I had landed right at Khadgar’s feet. 

“Hi.” I waved from the ground. “Don’t mind me. I just wanted to go somewhere peaceful…and empty…”

“Is that one of yours?” Genn whispered to Thrall. The orc raised a hand to shield his eyes. 

“Here, up we go,” Khadgar helped me up from the ground. His hands rested on my shoulders as my balance wavered. His voice lowered, “Is that alcohol on your breath?”

I ignored the question. “Khadgar…is this a…”

I glanced behind him at the circle of people, all looking at me. “Is this a support group?”