#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.

[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)

[magicandotherstuffienjoy]

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BLOOD ELVES: CHRONOLOGY AND ORIGINS

The elves in World of Warcraft are somewhat like Matryoshka dolls when it comes to understanding their origins and development. Throughout the ages, these beings have a tendency to evolve into various forms, often influenced by the magic and forces around them. Due to their deep affinity with magic and nature, elves have undergone numerous transformations—much like the Eevee of the elven world, if we may use an amusing metaphor.

But what about the Blood Elves? To fully understand their history, we must go back to the origins of the elves and explore the events that shaped this race over millennia of magical and political upheavals.

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In the beginning: from trolls to the awakening of the elves

The history of the elves, although partially speculative, appears to begin with the trolls, around 15,000 years before the opening of the Dark Portal. Trolls are an ancient civilization, much older than the elves. Some scholars believe that forest trolls or dark trolls may have discovered the Well of Eternity, an inexhaustible source of magical energy located at the heart of ancient Kalimdor, which was then one massive supercontinent.

Groups of trolls settled around the Well, and under its influence, they slowly transformed over several millennia. This intense magic altered their intelligence, appearance, and lifespan, giving rise to the first Kaldorei, the Night Elves, now beautiful, wise, and immortal.

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The War of the Ancients and the Shattering of Kalimdor

For about 3,000 years, the Night Elves prospered and developed a society centered around the use of arcane magic. They reached their peak under the reign of Queen Azshara, who surrounded herself with her most powerful arcanists, the Highborne. By tapping into the Well of Eternity, they accomplished incredible magical feats but also attracted the attention of Sargeras, the leader of the Burning Legion, who sought to corrupt Azeroth.

Seduced by Sargeras' promises, Azshara allowed the Highborne to summon demons to Azeroth, opening the door to a massive invasion by the Burning Legion. This event marked the beginning of the War of the Ancients, which devastated the world. The war ended with the destruction of the Well of Eternity, causing a cataclysmic explosion that shattered Kalimdor into several continents and created the Maelstrom, a swirling magical vortex at the center of Azeroth.

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The birth of the High Elves

After the War of the Ancients, arcane magic was deemed too dangerous by the Night Elves, who chose to forsake it and live in harmony with nature, guided by Elune and Cenarius. However, the Highborne could not abandon magic, fearing the loss of their power and grandeur.

Rebellious against this new druidic society, the Highborne continued to practice magic despite the ban, which led to their exile by the Council of Druids. Led by Dath'Remar Sunstrider, these exiles crossed the Great Sea and founded a new kingdom: Quel'Thalas, where they became the High Elves (or Quel'dorei).

In Quel'Thalas, they created the Sunwell, a new source of arcane magic derived from the Well of Eternity. Using its power, the High Elves built a prosperous civilization, though their relations with other races, who still viewed arcane magic as dangerous, remained tense.

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The Third War: the destruction of Quel'Thalas

The most tragic moment in the history of the High Elves occurred during the Third War, when the Scourge, an army of the undead led by the prince Arthas Menethil, ravaged Quel'Thalas. Arthas sought to use the energy of the Sunwell to resurrect Kel'Thuzad, a powerful necromancer of the Scourge.

Arthas' assault destroyed the capital, Silvermoon, and decimated the High Elf population. The Sunwell was corrupted and destroyed, leaving the survivors without their source of magic. This was a devastating blow for the High Elves, who had become utterly dependent on arcane magic.

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The birth of the Blood Elves

After the destruction of Quel'Thalas, Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider, heir to the throne, led the survivors to rename themselves Blood Elves (or Sin'dorei), in honor of their fallen kin. They now faced an insatiable dependence on magic. In search of a solution, Kael'thas turned to dangerous allies, including the demon Kil'jaeden of the Burning Legion.

Kael'thas and his followers ventured to the Outland in search of new sources of power, but Kael'thas eventually became corrupted by Kil'jaeden, betraying his own people and allies. Meanwhile, the Blood Elves who remained in Quel'Thalas, under the leadership of Regent Lor'themar Theron, sought to rebuild their civilization.

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The Blood Elves and the Horde

The Blood Elves eventually joined the Horde, seeking new allies to protect their kingdom and rebuild after the devastation wrought by the Scourge. With the help of the Naaru, beings of Light, they were able to restore the Sunwell, this time imbuing it with the power of the Light rather than arcane magic.

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The High Elves and the Void Elves

Not all High Elves became Blood Elves. A minority remained loyal to the Alliance, refusing to follow Kael'thas or join the Horde. These High Elves are now scattered, living mainly as refugees or marginal members of the Alliance.

Additionally, a group of Blood Elves was exiled for experimenting with even more dangerous magics, particularly the Void. These elves, with the help of Alleria Windrunner, became the Void Elves, mastering the dark forces while remaining aligned with the Alliance.

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The San'layn: vampiric elves

There are also the San'layn, a branch of Blood Elves who were transformed into vampires by the Lich King. Resurrected after the destruction of Quel'Thalas, these Blood Elves serve as lieutenants in the Scourge, draining the blood and life force of their enemies.

Conclusion: A cycle of power and tragedy

The history of the Blood Elves illustrates a recurring tragedy in World of Warcraft: despite their beauty, intelligence, and immortality, elves are often led to their downfall by their thirst for power. Whether through arcane magic, the Void, or other magical forces, they repeatedly make the same mistakes. Their decisions are often driven by the pursuit of prestige and power, and these sources of energy, while offering immense potential, always come at a great cost.

[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