#rise of azshara

[lendasdeazeroth]

Ascensão de Azshara Patch 8.2 (Rise of Azshara)

Profundezas e Revelações: Ascensão de Azshara (Patch 8.2) Ascensão de Azshara Patch Lançado em junho de 2019 | World of Warcraft Patch 8.2 A expansão do universo de Warcraft sempre foi marcante, introduzindo narrativas e personagens complexos que arrebatam e desafiam os jogadores. Entre essas narrativas, a "Ascensão de Azshara" no Patch 8.2 se destaca por mergulhar nas profundezas não apen...

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[jainaism]

She caught herself glaring at Alleria Windrunner. Once, Jaina had held nothing but pure admiration for the ranger; now, however, with Alleria infested with the Void, Jaina held her actions and her words to a higher level of scrutiny. Was it Alleria speaking to her now, lying about her full stomach, or some twisted monstrosity from the Void? Did she sit there, still as a statue, while her mind worked hard, churning with dark machinations? After all, Queen Azshara was still missing after N’Zoth’s defeat, last seen escaping in a portal made from the Void. Perhaps Alleria knew where the dangerous queen had gone. N’Zoth might be defeated, but many servants of the Void remained, and they too might seek to overtake Azeroth as the Corruptor had. Would Alleria even know if she had passed the point of no return? How did one separate thought from the Void’s twisted influence? - Shadows rising.

— Jaina. Thrall. When we last spoke. I... was in a dark place. My grief and rage were deafening. I thought the only was to silence them... — ... was to hunt down those responsible... I know what that's like. To survive an atrocity, and feel like vengeance is all you have left. — That pain, that guilt... I felt it twisting me into someone i am not. But i assure you.. i have found my way back from the edge. And i am here, with you, to the end. — We're all in this together. - The War within.

[alchemyofazeroth]

Kawphi

The kawphi plant is an herbaceous perennial native to the beaches of Azshara. It is characterized by its distinctive segmented caudex, from which palmate compound leaves emerge. Each leaf consists of 5 to 7 lanceolate leaflets with serrated margins. The plant produces terminal inflorescences of small white flowers that give rise to round, fleshy fruits. Within each fruit is a single seed, commonly referred to as a kawphi bean, that contains high concentrations of caffeine. This alkaloid functions as a natural insecticide and herbivore deterrent, protecting the plant from potential predation. Interestingly, the caffeine also serves to attract pollinators, particularly honeybees. The olfactory memory induced by caffeine exposure causes the bees to preferentially return to kawphi flowers, thereby increasing the plant's reproductive success. Phylogenetic analysis has revealed that caffeine biosynthesis has arisen independently in several distantly related plant lineages, including the true coffee genus. This convergent evolution suggests that caffeine production likely confers a significant adaptive advantage and has played an important role in shaping the evolutionary trajectory of these plants.

From the beans of the kawphi plant, locals brew an energizing beverage simply known as "kawphi." When I asked if it was meant to be an alternative to "coffee," the goblins assured me that their own brand of beverage was indeed spelled differently. Regardless, a cup of kawphi begins with selecting high-quality kawphi beans. The beans must first be harvested, processed to remove the outer layers, and dried. The green kawphi beans are then roasted over high heat, which causes complex alchemical reactions that transform the beans' taste, aroma, and color. Lighter roasts generally seem to have higher acidity and less bitterness, while darker roasts have fuller bodies and tend to be less acidic.

After roasting, the beans are ground to a specific coarseness appropriate for the brewing method. The ground kawphi is placed into a filter, and near-boiling water is poured over the grounds, allowing the water to extract the kawphi's oils, acids, and flavor compounds as it passes through the grinds and filter. The optimal brew time varies by method but is typically between 2-4 minutes.

The finished kawphi can then be enjoyed black or enhanced with additives like milk, cream, or sugar according to one's taste preferences. I have found that black kawphi is unforgivingly bitter but an efficient drink before battle, whereas sweetened kawphi is labor-intensive to make but more rewarding to drink on my way to training.

[pyraelia]

February 20 - Day 2 Opportunity/Eternity

Prologue -> Here Fio Day 1 -> Here Xylaes Day 1 -> Here

Pyraelia groused.

She wasn’t unused to all nighters. They had been a constant in her formal studies, general occurrences when she happened upon a particularly engrossing new book, and truthfully it wasn’t even her first one in the last five days. The tail end of her birthday week had landed her on a short camping trip in the Ohn’ahran plains with Aerden, and she had made sure to savor every moment. It was hard to know when their schedules would sync up again.

This all nighter sucked, though, and yesterday had been a tumultuous affair.

After Pyraelia had arrived at the Estate, Keranna had summoned the doctor out, and Xylaes arrived in short order. Her sister, who she had just seen a handful of days before, was presumably no longer her sister.

It wasn’t an unprecedented thing; magic, especially magic to the degree that her sister had been using it over the last few years, could have odd results. She’d always assumed that Fiorenze’s rise to Arch Magistrix had been a political move, but her grasp of the arcane had flourished in that time in ways it certainly hadn’t when they were in lessons together.

Xylaes wanted to talk to The Person Who Might Not Be Her Sister himself, and Keranna had swiftly shut down any protests Pyraelia might have otherwise made by just allowing it without asking first. Fiorenze was his person in some capacity, too, didn’t he have the right?

Maybe so.

But Keranna had a job for her, too. Equal parts a distraction and fact finding mission. Pyraelia was the best with magic in the family; maybe if she went down to the sanctum she could pick through the spellbooks and see if anything stood out? Especially while The Person Who Might Not Be Her Sister was preoccupied with Xylaes.

That small, windowless room was always so dark with the lights off. It had proper ventilation for alchemy work, but it had been built to be fairly secluded in case anything went wrong. Three years of spell books were out on the work table, one open in mid-use. It was always easier to work backwards with magic than it was to create fresh.

The quiet “Pyra?” from the corner of the room took her by surprise.

In retrospect she could’ve handled their entire conversation better. The Person Who Might Not Be Her Sister was absolutely not her sister. Her sister was stuck in a mirror and the person who had previously been in the mirror took her body.

The Person was a tens of thousands of years old archmage from Azshara’s court who had been in the cursed mirror for an eternity.

The Person was extremely dangerous within their own age and context — but they were not in their own age and context. They were in the Tel’vaiel estate with only the knowledge Fiorenze had provided, which hadn’t been much because Fio was careful. Not careful enough to not get her soul stuck in a mirror, but you know. Careful.

Fiorenze suspected that Theirastra, that was the person’s name, hadn’t been a reagent caster in life; but Fiorenze was herself, so the Person may be a little hamstrung in the home she’d made for herself. That was fine, and good to know.

She hadn’t really had time yet to ask the why of the thing. That could come later, couldn’t it? Fiorenze had practically begged her to not let anyone see her like this. To not let them know. They were both so bright, couldn’t they fix it together? All of her work was available in the spell tomes on the table, and they could reverse it.

Unfortunately it didn’t work like that. Not this time. That opportunity had long past; She had to tell Keranna, the doctor and Xylaes. They were all upstairs. In fact, she probably should’ve told them as soon as she realized, but instead she and Fiorenze got caught up in the sibling interrogation whirlwind that turned into an incredulous, one sided panic dump that really didn’t help anyone.

Fiorenze hated being embarrassed, and if there was anything worse than being embarrassed in her life it was failure. Pyraelia knew she was feeling both heavily, it was more than apparent in the fraught silence that took over.

She’d been quiet, curled up and looking away during the time Pyraelia took to dismantle all the books and spread the pages out across the floor and walls, the hours it took to scrawl out the original spell that had been cast and start to work it apart layer by layer. There was an intent in the work that bothered her, some things Fiorenze had probably missed — but the spell had done what it had been meant to do.

Put a soul in the mirror, and take one out. There was missing context. The Why of the Thing. It was easy enough to isolate the ‘take one out’ part; she was confident she could make that work again.

But it was early afternoon, now, and she needed a break before her grousing turned sharp again.

Fiorenze started when she stood up and looked at her with an unmasked desperation, “Please don’t leave.”

Pyraelia winced, “I have to. I’ll be back soon, I promise.” It was all she could promise, but an easy one to keep.

“Alright. Leave the lights on, please?”

The audible thread of terror in that request broke her heart.

@daily-writing-challenge / @xylaes, @fio-renze, @gloamingdawn

[starshipeu]

Starship x Legacy 30 Dungeon Dash: The Carnage Begins Tonight!

The wait is finally over. Tonight, December 1st, at 20:00 Realm Time, the Starship x Legacy 30 Dungeon Dash kicks off, promising an electrifying night of speed, strategy, and skill. Prepare to watch level-locked heroes race through the dungeons of Azeroth's rich history in a high-stakes PvE showdown.

What Is the Dungeon Dash?

The Dungeon Dash is a turbo-charged competition where trios of adventurers, capped at level 30, embark on a thrilling speedrun challenge. Facing off against formidable foes and navigating iconic dungeons, teams will need flawless strategy, seamless teamwork, and swift execution to emerge victorious.

Spectators can look forward to an exciting display of gaming prowess, as participants battle not only monsters but also the clock.

6 Teams, 2 Regions, 1 Epic Showdown

Six teams of three adventurers each, representing both EU and US regions, will compete in this ultimate PvE challenge. These teams have spent weeks preparing for this moment, perfecting their strategies, farming gear and mastering the dungeons they'll face.

The blend of regional talent ensures a diverse competition, as players from across the globe unite to showcase their abilities and vie for glory.

When and Where?

🗓 Date: Friday, December 1st, 2024 🕗 Time: 20:00 Realm Time

📍 Where to Watch: Catch all the action live at twitch.tv/starship_eu or on the Raider.io front page.

This event, a collaboration between Starship���� and Legacy 30, brings together players from both the EU and US regions to celebrate World of Warcraft's vibrant community with an exciting PvE twist.

The Dungeons Await

Tonight's contestants will navigate the twists and turns of four iconic dungeons:

Algeth'ar Academy: A serene sanctuary of dragonkind knowledge turned battleground.

Blackrock Caverns: A fiery forge of twisted Twilight's Hammer experiments.

Eye of Azshara: A storm-laden coastal stronghold steeped in Queen Azshara's lingering magic.

Zul'Farrak: The ancient desert city of the Sandfury trolls, filled with dark mysticism.

Each dungeon presents unique challenges, demanding quick thinking and adaptability from every team.

Sponsored Prizes and Support

Dungeon Dash is proudly sponsored by Blizzard Entertainment and Raider.io, with prizes provided by Legacy 30 and Blizzard. Contestants are competing for exciting rewards.

The Official Addon: A Speedrunner's Best Friend

For those inspired by the event and eager to test their mettle, the official Starship Dungeon Addon is now available on CurseForge!

This powerful tool tracks your speedrun times, mob kill percentages, and ensures compliance with gear restrictions—all in a plug-and-play package. Download it now and take your speedrunning to the next level: 👉 Starship Addon on CurseForge

Who Will Emerge Victorious?

The stage is set, the dungeons are waiting, and the adventurers are ready. Will your favorite team claim glory, or will an underdog rise to victory? Tune in tonight to find out!

[kenjikenzie]

My third 80 in World of Warcraft is actually my oldest, and my first Alliance character, Merlinda the Gnome Destruction Warlock with her felhound Bheemyn. She's seen most of WoW's history due to being created during the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, including Deathwing, The Lich King and the Shadowlands, and has now made it to max level in The War Within, and I must say Merlinda has never let me down. I love destruction as a spec, even though before the rework I use to be a Demonology warlock, but when it was reworked in..... Legion I'd say, I wasn't the biggest fan, and she's been the Netherlord of Destruction ever since.

Merlinda hit level 80 on November 11th 2024.

Merlinda's transmog consists of: Head: Hood of Indignation (Tirathon Saltheril - Vault of the Wardens Normal) Shoulders: Ravencourt Formal Mantle (Lord Kur'talos Ravencrest - Black Rook Hold Normal) Chest: Ravencourt Formal Robes (The Amalgam of Souls - Black Rook Hold Normal) Waist: Waistband of Spiritual Doom (Cordana Felsong - Vault of the Wardens Normal) Legs: Rising Ocean Legwraps (King Deepbeard - Eye of Azshara Normal) Feet: Treads of Light (Odyn - Halls of Valor Normal) Wrist: Wristbands of Cursed Torment (Shade of Xavius - Darkheart Thicket Normal) Hands: Gloves of Unseen Evil (Glazer - Vault of the Wardens Normal) Back: Hidden Cloak Main Hand: Scepter of Sargeras (Artifact)

[wraith-of-thiodolf]

rise of azshara key art

[kellercosplay]

"I was destined to rule! No force can bind me!"

New pic from Zin'Azshari ✨

Queen Azshara - World of Warcraft

Photo by Shagron

Edit by Takeshi

Cosplay and costume by me (Keller)

[spartanlocke]

I thought these were edited but they aren’t. This grumpy fish queen actually gets pissed at you for just existing and smites the ever-loving fuck out of you. God bless.

sources: [x] [x]

[cher-ro]

Azshara and N’Zoth 

To celebrate new patch!

[wolfandwild]

Same energy.

[eithniel]

When you bring the Horde and Alliance for your place, free your master, but things don't go well to you as planned.

[jainaism]

Jaina and the void

Before the expansion begins, it would be nice to remember Jaina's attitude towards the void. *At least how it was in the bfa-sl canon.*

Jaina doesn't like the void, especially after Azshara's escape. She wonders if the void elves know where she ran to and what her plans are. However, she is willing to use/tolerate it in emergency situations.

She did not trust the Void, and she could not trust anyone practically possessed by it. It was vital, Jaina. Vital. Do not let your squeamishness cost us the goal.

- Shadows rising.

This mission will be dangerous, but it's necessary to ensure our victory here in Zandalar. The Abyssal Scepter is a powerful tidesage artifact and a serious threat to the fleet. The Horde stole it, but it is being held by the Zandalari in their treasury. Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: The treasury is well protected, but Magister Umbric and I have a way to get the team inside without setting off any alarms. Magister Umbric says: We can call upon the Void to conceal the magic Lady Jaina will use to open the portal. We believe we have eliminated any potential... side effects. Lady Jaina Proudmoore says: I will rest easier knowing the Horde cannot use against my people. You have my thanks for returning it to us.

- The Treasury Heist.

[bambidoesthings]

“Welcome to Nazjatar… I’ve been waiting for you.”

[imdrunkontea]

I love how Azshara looks in the new patch! Just had to try painting her last night :D

[hclark70]

Girls’ night out