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| − | |caption=Presumably the entrance to the Maw |
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| − | The '''Abyssal Maw''' is the great ocean of the [[Elemental Plane]], surrounding the land and constantly assaulting it with waves and storms. The water is vast and in many places very deep, sometimes nearly reaching the realm of fire far below. The liquid itself is constantly changing — sometimes salty or murky, other times fresh and clear. Creatures of the element abound, along with some large beasts such as the [[Krakken]], but the seas are otherwise curiously devoid of life. |
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| + | {{in-game book|Last Guardian}} |
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| − | ==Background== |
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| − | [[Neptulon|Neptulon the Tidehunter]] lives within the depths of the seas, jealously protecting his realm from any threat. He constantly battles with [[Ragnaros|Ragnaros the Firelord]], who is always trying to break through to smite the ocean with his heat. The Tidehunter keeps the seas surging and in constant motion, battering at the earthly realm with waves and storms. A wise and powerful being, Neptulon keeps many secrets, for reasons only a creature of water can truly understand. |
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| − | The surface of the [[Elemental Plane]]’s ocean is dotted with a few small islands of rock that yet resist [[Neptulon]]'s endless assault on the land. At the point farthest from [[Therazane]]’s domain there floats a mile-wide shelf of solid ice known as the [[Frostland]]. Like an immense iceberg, the [[Frostland]] extends far underneath the surface, almost to the ocean floor. Smaller chunks of ice break free occasionally and drift across the seas, slowly melting as they come nearer to [[Deephome]]. Some of these bergs are occupied by [[Elemental#Elemental Conglomerate|ice elemental conglomerate]]s or other creatures.<ref>''[[Shadows & Light]]'', 139</ref> |
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| + | '''"The Last Guardian"''' is a section of the [[History of Warcraft]], Chapter II. It is set 45 years before ''[[Warcraft: Orcs & Humans]]''. |
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| − | This realm is one of the four domains of the [[Elemental Plane]] and occupied by the [[Elemental#Water Elemental|water elementals]]. |
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| − | ==World of Warcraft: Cataclysm== |
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| − | In ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' it is a dungeon hub located in [[Sunken City of Vashj'ir|Vashj'ir]]. |
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| + | Found at: |
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| − | The first of two wings, known simply as Abyssal Maw, was announced at [[BlizzCon 2009]]. It is suitable for a 5-man level 81-83 party. |
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| + | * [[Loch Modan]], on a bedside table near the mining trainer, [[Brock Stoneseeker]], in [[Thelsamar]] |
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| + | * [[Westfall]], inside the inn at [[Sentinel Hill]] |
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| + | * The Guardian's Library in [[Karazhan]] |
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| + | Timeline: |
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| − | The second wing, [[Throne of the Tides]], is 5-man instance for level 82-84 players and was revealed at the official [[Sunken City of Vashj'ir|Vashj'ir]] preview.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/vashjir.html</ref> |
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| + | * ← Previous book: [[War of the Three Hammers (History of Warcraft)|War of the Three Hammers]] |
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| + | * → Next book: [[Kil'jaeden and the Shadow Pact]] |
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| + | {{Book|The Last Guardian|height=30em|align=left|content= |
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| + | The Guardian [[Aegwynn]] grew powerful over the years and used the [[Guardian of Tirisfal|Tirisfal]] energies to greatly extend her life. Foolishly believing that she had defeated [[Sargeras]] for good, she continued to safeguard the world from the demon king's minions for nearly nine hundred years. However, the [[Council of Tirisfal]] finally decreed that her stewardship had come to an end. The Council ordered Aegwynn to return to [[Dalaran]] so that they could choose a new successor for the Guardian power. Yet Aegwynn, ever distrustful of the Council, decided to choose a successor on her own. |
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| + | The proud Aegwynn planned to give birth to a son whom she would divest her power to. She had no intention of allowing the Order of Tirisfal to manipulate her successor as they had tried to manipulate her. Traveling to the southern nation of [[Stormwind]], Aegwynn found the perfect man to father her son: a skilled human magician known as [[Nielas Aran]]. Aran was the court conjuror and advisor for Stormwind's king. Aegwynn seduced the magician and conceived a son by him. Nielas' natural affinity for magic would run deep within the unborn child and define the tragic steps the child would later take. The power of Tirisfal was also implanted in the child, yet it wasn't to awaken until he reached physical maturity. |
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| + | Time passed, and Aegwynn gave birth to her son in a secluded grove. Naming the boy [[Medivh]], which means "keeper of secrets" in the high elven tongue, Aegwynn believed that the boy would mature to become the next Guardian. Unfortunately the malignant spirit of Sargeras, which had been hiding inside her, had possessed the defenseless child while it was still in her womb. Aegwynn had no idea that the world's newest Guardian was already possessed by its greatest nemesis. |
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| − | :'' '''Azeroth's native elementals wreaked havoc across the world while they were under the influence of the [[Old God]]s.''' |
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| + | Certain that her baby was healthy and sound, Aegwynn delivered young Medivh to the court of Stormwind and left him there to be raised by his mortal father and his people. She then wandered into the wilderness and prepared to pass into whatever afterlife awaited her. Medivh grew to become a strong boy and had no idea of the potential power of his Tirisfalin birthright. |
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| − | :''To keep Azeroth safe from these threats, the [[titans]] imprisoned the Old Gods underground and banished the savage elementals to the titan-constructed Elemental Plane, a secure dominion where the elementals could dwell without harming Azeroth. |
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| + | Sargeras bided his time until the youth's power manifested itself. By the time Medivh had reached his teenage years, he had become very popular in Stormwind for his magical prowess and often went off on adventures with his two friends: [[Llane]], the prince of Stormwind, and [[Anduin Lothar]], one of the last descendants of the Arathi bloodline. The three boys constantly caused mischief around the kingdom, but they were well liked by the general citizenry. |
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| − | :''Four domains were created within this primordial realm to serve as ideal environments for each type of elemental. For ages since, the elementals of air, water, earth, and fire have engaged in endless strife with each other, waging titanic battles in the confines of their realm. One of the Elemental Plane's domains, a vast ocean known as the Abyssal Maw, is home to the [[Elemental#Water Elemental|water elementals]]. Legend says that [[Neptulon the Tidehunter]], the powerful being who rules over the aquatic realm, possesses a potent weapon that allows its owner to control the very seas of Azeroth. Thus far, the artifact has remained secure inside the water elementals' domain... but that will soon change. |
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| + | When Medivh reached the age of fourteen, the cosmic power inside him awakened and clashed with the pervasive spirit of Sargeras that lurked within his soul. Medivh fell into a catatonic state which lasted for many years. When he awakened from his coma, he found that he had grown to adulthood, and his friends Llane and Anduin had become the regents of Stormwind. Though he wished to use his incredible newfound powers to protect the land he called home, the dark spirit of Sargeras twisted his thoughts and emotions towards an insidious end. |
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| − | :''Within [[Deepholm]], the domain of the earth elementals, the malefic Dragon Aspect [[Deathwing]] is on the verge of executing a catastrophic act: to burst forth from the Elemental Plane into [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. Doing so will ravage the surface of the world and breach the barrier that separates Azeroth from the elementals' realm. Whether Neptulon and his subjects have entered into an alliance with Deathwing remains unknown. Regardless, if Deathwing's actions create an opening into the Abyssal Maw, nefarious and honorable factions alike will seek out the fabled weapon carried by Neptulon. Whoever secures the artifact will have control over the world's seas, a power that perhaps no one, not even members of the [[Horde]] or the [[Alliance]], should possess. |
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| + | Sargeras reveled within the darkening heart of Medivh, for he knew that his plans for the second invasion of the world were nearing completion, and that the world's last Guardian would bring them all to fruition. |
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| − | *[[Frostland]] |
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| − | ==Creatures of the Abyssal Maw== |
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| − | *[[Water elemental]] |
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| − | *[[Sprite|Frost sprite]] |
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| − | *[[Mephit|Water mephit]] |
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| − | *[[Tojanida]] |
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| − | *[[Ice elemental]] |
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| + | {{History timeline}} |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| − | File:ABMaw2.jpg |
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| − | File:ABMaw6.jpg|Artwork of an elevator |
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| − | File:Abyssal Maw layout.jpg|Early map of the instance |
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| − | File:Abyssal Maw S&L.jpg|From ''Shadows & light'' |
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| − | File:Sea Goblin.jpg|A [[Gilgoblin]] |
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Revision as of 11:38, 20 January 2012
- The Last Guardian is also the name of a novel by Jeff Grubb.
"The Last Guardian" is a section of the History of Warcraft, Chapter II. It is set 45 years before Warcraft: Orcs & Humans.
Found at:
- Loch Modan, on a bedside table near the mining trainer, Brock Stoneseeker, in Thelsamar
- Westfall, inside the inn at Sentinel Hill
- The Guardian's Library in Karazhan
Timeline:
- ← Previous book: War of the Three Hammers
- → Next book: Kil'jaeden and the Shadow Pact
The Guardian Aegwynn grew powerful over the years and used the Tirisfal energies to greatly extend her life. Foolishly believing that she had defeated Sargeras for good, she continued to safeguard the world from the demon king's minions for nearly nine hundred years. However, the Council of Tirisfal finally decreed that her stewardship had come to an end. The Council ordered Aegwynn to return to Dalaran so that they could choose a new successor for the Guardian power. Yet Aegwynn, ever distrustful of the Council, decided to choose a successor on her own.
The proud Aegwynn planned to give birth to a son whom she would divest her power to. She had no intention of allowing the Order of Tirisfal to manipulate her successor as they had tried to manipulate her. Traveling to the southern nation of Stormwind, Aegwynn found the perfect man to father her son: a skilled human magician known as Nielas Aran. Aran was the court conjuror and advisor for Stormwind's king. Aegwynn seduced the magician and conceived a son by him. Nielas' natural affinity for magic would run deep within the unborn child and define the tragic steps the child would later take. The power of Tirisfal was also implanted in the child, yet it wasn't to awaken until he reached physical maturity.
Time passed, and Aegwynn gave birth to her son in a secluded grove. Naming the boy Medivh, which means "keeper of secrets" in the high elven tongue, Aegwynn believed that the boy would mature to become the next Guardian. Unfortunately the malignant spirit of Sargeras, which had been hiding inside her, had possessed the defenseless child while it was still in her womb. Aegwynn had no idea that the world's newest Guardian was already possessed by its greatest nemesis.
Certain that her baby was healthy and sound, Aegwynn delivered young Medivh to the court of Stormwind and left him there to be raised by his mortal father and his people. She then wandered into the wilderness and prepared to pass into whatever afterlife awaited her. Medivh grew to become a strong boy and had no idea of the potential power of his Tirisfalin birthright.
Sargeras bided his time until the youth's power manifested itself. By the time Medivh had reached his teenage years, he had become very popular in Stormwind for his magical prowess and often went off on adventures with his two friends: Llane, the prince of Stormwind, and Anduin Lothar, one of the last descendants of the Arathi bloodline. The three boys constantly caused mischief around the kingdom, but they were well liked by the general citizenry.
When Medivh reached the age of fourteen, the cosmic power inside him awakened and clashed with the pervasive spirit of Sargeras that lurked within his soul. Medivh fell into a catatonic state which lasted for many years. When he awakened from his coma, he found that he had grown to adulthood, and his friends Llane and Anduin had become the regents of Stormwind. Though he wished to use his incredible newfound powers to protect the land he called home, the dark spirit of Sargeras twisted his thoughts and emotions towards an insidious end.
Sargeras reveled within the darkening heart of Medivh, for he knew that his plans for the second invasion of the world were nearing completion, and that the world's last Guardian would bring them all to fruition.
External links
World of Warcraft Community Site Chapter II: The New World - The Last Guardian
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