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+ | |name=Archmage Aethas Sunreaver |
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| − | |image=Spell_Holy_GuardianSpirit |
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| + | |race=Blood elf |
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| − | |description=Calls upon a guardian spirit to watch over the friendly target. The spirit increases the healing received by the target by 40%, and also prevents the target from dying by sacrificing itself. This sacrifice terminates the effect but heals the target of 50% of their maximum health. Lasts 10 sec. |
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| + | |creature=Humanoid |
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| − | |class=[[Priest]] |
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| + | |level=80 |
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| − | |type=Defensive |
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| + | |type=Elite |
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| − | |school=[[Priest_talents#Holy|Holy]] |
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| + | |health=5,040,000 |
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| − | |cost=6% of [[base mana]] |
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| + | |mana=4,407,000 |
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| − | |range=40 |
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| + | |title=Kirin Tor |
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| − | |rangeunit=yd |
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| + | |faction=neutral |
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| − | |cast_time=Instant |
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| + | |character=[[Archmage of Kirin Tor]] |
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| − | |cooldown=3 minutes |
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| + | |aggro={{aggro|1|1}} |
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| − | |talented=Yes |
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| + | |affiliation=[[Sunreavers|The Sunreavers]], [[Kirin Tor]] |
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| − | |talent_tree=[[Priest_talents#Holy|Holy]], Tier 7 |
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| + | |location=[[The Violet Citadel]], [[Dalaran]] |
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| − | |points_req=30 |
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| + | |occupation=Member of the [[Council of Six]] |
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| − | |improvement=[[Mental Agility]] |
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| + | |status=Alive |
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| − | |buff_desc=Increased healing received by 40% and will prevent 1 killing blow. |
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| − | |buff_dur=10 seconds |
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| + | :''"[[Quel'Delar]] rises again, as we [[sin'dorei]] have risen from the ashes of [[Scourge|defeat]] and [[Kael'thas Sunstrider|betrayal]]."'' |
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| + | :— Archmage Aethas Sunreaver |
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| + | '''Archmage Aethas Sunreaver''' is one of the members of the [[Council of Six]] — the ruling council of the [[Kirin Tor]], and the leader of the [[Sunreavers]]. He is found standing next to [[Rhonin]] and [[Archmage Modera]] in the [[Violet Citadel]]. He is a strong supporter of the [[Horde]], and through his efforts, though traditionally barred from [[Dalaran]], the Horde have been granted sanctuary. Also, the Horde district of [[Sunreaver's Sanctuary]] is named after him, referring to his high position within the Kirin Tor. He is the first [[blood elf]] known to be part of the [[Council of Six]], as [[Kael'thas]] was a [[high elf]] at that time. |
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| − | '''Guardian Spirit''' is the 31-point [[Priest_talents#Holy|Holy]] [[priest]] [[talent ability]]. It causes a friendly target to receive 40% more healing for 10 seconds. If the target dies while under the effect of the spell, the Guardian Spirit will prevent death by sacrificing itself and restore 50% of the target's maximum health. |
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| + | Following a Horde player delivering him the legendary blade [[Quel'Delar]], Aethas will announce that the blade has been restored. |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | * Any target can only benefit from Guardian Spirit once every 60 seconds (internal cooldown). |
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| − | * Guardian Spirit ''prevents'' death, it will not reset a target's [[threat]]. |
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| − | * Guardian Spirit is not affected by the [[global cooldown]]. |
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| − | * The ability can be [[dispel]]led. |
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| − | * Guardian Spirit is able to heal [[Spell critical strike|critically]]. |
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| − | * Guardian Spirit won't prevent death from [[fall damage]]. |
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| − | * The maximum amount that can be healed by Guardian Spirit is 200% of the maximum health of the caster. Previously, it appeared to be roughly 100,000 health. |
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| + | [[Image of Archmage Aethas Sunreaver|His image]] resides in the [[Dragonblight]] in the Horde fortress of [[Agmar's Hammer]]. |
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| − | == Numbers == |
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| − | Should the target die while under the effect of Guardian Spirit, the Guardian Spirit will prevent the target from dying, and in addition heal the target for 50% of their maximum health. However, as Guardian Spirit's heal is increased by talents that increased healing done (and received), in practice it will always heal for more than 50%. |
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| + | ==History== |
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| − | Talents that improve Guardian Spirit's heal: |
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| + | ===In the Shadow of the Sun=== |
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| − | * [[Spiritual Healing]] provides a 15% increase |
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| − | ** ''Guardian Spirit will therefore always heal for at least 57.5%'' |
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| + | Shortly before the [[Northrend]] war, Aethas sends several letters to the Regent Lord of [[Quel'Thalas]], [[Lor'themar Theron]], to arrange an audience. Lor'themar deliberately ignores them at first, though Aethas simply announces his intention to visit [[Silvermoon City]]. |
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| − | * [[Twin Disciplines]] provides a 2/4/6% increase |
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| − | * [[Test of Faith]] provides a 4/8/12% increase |
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| − | ** ''If Twin Disciplines and Test of Faith are both fully talented, Guardian Spirit will therefore heal the target for 68.3% of their maximum health'' |
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| − | * [[Blessed Resilience]], if procced, will provide a 15/30% increase |
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| − | ** ''If all of the above talents are fully talented, Guardian Spirit is capable of healing the priest himself for 88.7% of his maximum health'' |
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| − | * Talents that increase healing received (such as [[Field Dressing]] and [[Spark of Life (shaman talent)]]) will increase Guardian Spirit's heal accordingly |
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| − | * Healing debuffs such as those caused by [[Mortal Strike]] and [[Wound Poison]] will reduce the healing received from Guardian Spirit, usually by 10% |
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| + | He is greeted by Lor'themar, [[Halduron Brightwing]], and less enthusiastically - [[Grand Magister Rommath]]. Aethas informs the three of [[Malygos]] the Spellweaver's intention to wipe out all mortal magic users, and that as such, The Kirin Tor had become the crazed Aspect's enemies. He asks for his peoples' aid in the matter, noting that the Kirin Tor are eager to mend their bridges with Quel'Thalas; though Rommath immediately denies him, accusing his plight of being the work of other members of the [[Council of Six]] such as [[Archmage Modera]], and that the Kirin Tor would turn to the elves for help when desperate for their mastery over the arcane, but discard them soon after. Referencing the sin'dorei's slated execution in the dungeons of Dalaran, while the Kirin Tor did nothing to intervene, Rommath simply notes that they can all "rot in hell" for all he cares. He assures Aethas that none of his [[magisters]] will aid the Kirin Tor, and that as the [[Grand Magister]], Aethas has no authority on the matter. Aethas informs him that the Kirin Tor is under [[Rhonin|new leadership]], though Rommath correctly notes that several of the same members reside on the Six that did so back during the [[Third War]] too. Lor'themar stops their bickering, and has Aethas shown to his quarters. |
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| − | The Holy priest [[mastery]] [[Echo of Light]] is also procced by Guardian Spirit, providing at least an additional 10% of the total heal, over 6 seconds. Additional Mastery will of course increase this amount. |
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| + | Following Lor'themar's return from failed negotiations at [[Quel'Lithien Lodge]], Aethas reveals that several high elven members of the Kirin Tor under [[Vereesa Windrunner]] share a similar attitude. Aethas had hoped that as a ranger, Lor'themar could have helped bridge the gap between them, though concludes that it was to no avail. |
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| − | Priests with [[Twin Disciplines]] and [[Test of Faith]] fully talented will therefore find their Guardian Spirit will instantly heal for at least 68.3% of the target's maximum health, plus 10% or more over 6 seconds (due to [[Echo of Light]], making a total heal of at least 75%. Most tank specs will also have talents or abilities that improve healing (such as paladins' [[Divinity]] or death knights' [[Vampiric Blood]]) increasing this amount further. |
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| + | [[Sylvanas Windrunner]] later travels to [[Sunfury Spire]] to enlist the sin'dorei's aid against the [[Lich King]], reasoning that as members of the Horde they are obligated to commit support. Despite Lor'themar's apprehension to commit troops so soon after the battle on [[Quel'Danas]], Sylvanas is able to twist his arm enough to warrant co-operation, citing that their refusal to battle the Lich King would likely lead to further death in Quel'Thalas - and the loss of Horde support. With the sin'dorei's presence in Northrend confirmed either way, Lor'themar agrees to support Aethas' endeavor, though makes a point that it will not be on behalf of the Kirin Tor. Lor'themar instructs Aethas to confer with Rommath, a notion Aethas expresses will probably not end too well.<ref>[[In the Shadow of the Sun]]</ref> |
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| − | The priest himself is probably capable of receiving the biggest heal from Guardian Spirit - with all of the above talents, a [[Blessed Resilience]] proc and 12 points of [[Mastery]], Guardian Spirit will heal the priest for a total of 102% of their maximum health - more than twice that stated in the tooltip. |
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| + | [[File:Image of Archmage Aethas Sunreaver.jpg|thumb|Archmage Aethas Sunreaver's projection in [[Agmar's Hammer]].]] |
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| − | * This is the Holy priest's panic button when a party member is about to die. |
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| − | * Casting Guardian Spirit on the [[tank]] will allow the priest to heal other party members, while the tank is safe. |
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| + | As a member of the [[Council of Six]], Aethas was able to secure his people a place in the magical (and traditionally [[Alliance]]) city of [[Dalaran]]. Through his efforts, the blood elves' allies in the [[Horde]] were also welcomed, and Dalaran proclaimed itself an independent city. Aethas' followers took up his name, and the Horde was granted a sanctuary within the city that also bears the name of [[Sunreaver's Sanctuary|Sunreaver]]. Aethas sent blood elven members of the Kirin Tor to the various Horde cities and bases in [[Northrend]], and Aethas himself appeared via projection to advise [[Overlord Agmar]] from the Horde fortress of [[Agmar's Hammer]]. |
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| − | * [[Glyph of Guardian Spirit]] can be useful when a Boss' heavy damage phase is on a predictable timer that is less then three minutes. |
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| − | * [[Glyph of Desperation]] allows the priest to cast Guardian Spirit (and Pain Supression) while stunned. This can often make a critical difference in PvP, effectively granting the priest a substantial emergency instant heal when surprised by rogues, warriors, etc. |
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| − | * Using a macro or addon to announce your target is highly recommended. |
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| + | Aethas assisted members of the Horde in their battles against the [[Blue Dragonflight]]; learning of the [[ley line|ley lines]] connected to the [[Nexus]] and [[Malygos]]' plans to destroy them - sending their power back to the Nexus in turn. Aethas [[Letter of Introduction to Wyrmrest Temple (Horde)|presents himself]] to [[Alexstrasza|Alexstrasza the Lifebinder]], revealing his position on the Council of Six in the process. |
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| − | * {{patch 4.0.6|note=The absorb/heal from this ability can now never exceed 200% of the maximum health of the caster.}} |
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| + | After the [[Argent Crusade]] procured a foothold in [[Icecrown]], the legendary elven blade [[Quel'Delar]] was unearthed in the frozen ice in its northern region. Though shattered by its twisted former wielder, [[Blood-Queen Lana'thel]], the blade is ultimately restored. In the outcome of the Horde version of events, Horde heroes are tasked by [[Grand Magister Rommath]] to hand the blade to his uneasy ally in Dalaran, Aethas. For a non-blood elf, Aethas expresses curiosity that the blade would bind itself to someone not of [[Quel'Thalas]], though praises the player nonetheless and informs them that Quel'Delar is adapting itself to their own unique abilities. |
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| − | * {{Patch 3.0.3|note=A target may now have only one Guardian Spirit active.}} |
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| + | For a blood elf, Aethas is elated; giving the sin'dorei hero similar words of support as Rommath did before him. |
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| + | ==Quotes== |
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| + | {{text|yell|'''Archmage Aethas Sunreaver yells:''' As the leader of the Sunreavers, it is with great pride that I present <name> as the new bearer of Quel'Delar!}} |
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| + | *"What took you so long? Time waits only for Aspects, <race>. We have much work to do, you and I." |
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| + | *"Nonetheless, that's [[Wind Trader Mu'fah|two]] [[Goramosh|less]] worms we'll have to worry about. Let us get on to more [[Blue Dragonflight|important business]]." |
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| + | *'''Archmage Aethas Sunreaver:''' "For someone who claims to care so little, you seem to be rather well informed, Grand Magister." |
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| + | *'''Grand Magister Rommath:''' "Which would be one of the reasons [[Grand Magister Rommath|I]] am the [[Grand Magister|grand magister]] of [[Quel'Thalas]], and you are not, I would think." |
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| + | ===Presentation=== |
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| + | {{book||content=My [[Alexstrasza|queen]]. |
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| + | It has been discovered that the ley line intersection at [[Moonrest Gardens]] was unfettered by the blue dragonflight. Their forces used a [[Surge Needle|surge needle]] to destroy the capstone, but instead of flowing the power back to the [[Nexus]], they utilized a series of foci to clumsily run and augment the power under the land to the [[Azure Dragonshrine]]. |
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| + | Needless to say, this has had dire consequences wherever the magic shot up through the ground. The [[Lothalor Ancient|Ancients]] of the [[Lothalor Woodlands|woodlands]], [[the Kalu'ak]], and other creatures have been adversely affected. <name>, the <race> who stands before you, was very helpful in tracking down and dealing with these issues. |
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| + | In my opinion, <name> could be useful for Wyrmrest in dealing with the problems that the temple currently faces. I humbly ask that you consider <him/her> an asset, one which I found to be quite acceptable. |
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| + | Yours ever respectfully, |
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| + | Aethas Sunreaver<br> |
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| + | Archmage and Member of [[Council of Six|the Six]]}} |
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| + | ==Speculation== |
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| + | {{Speculation}} |
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| + | *Unlike his Alliance equivalent, [[Vereesa Windrunner]], in ''World of Warcraft'' Aethas bears the title of the <Kirin Tor> as a blanket statement rather than his sub-faction of Dalaran, the [[Sunreavers]]. This is likely due to his presence on the [[Council of Six]]. |
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| + | **This is also possibly a gameplay mechanic; both the Silver Covenant and the Sunreavers being (biased) extensions of Dalaran rather than their own faction-bound organizations. |
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| + | *Exactly when Aethas was elevated to his place on the council of six is unclear, though due to his cultural identity as a sin'dorei it was most likely following the rise of the blood elves. |
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| + | *At some point, Aethas' seemingly "out-of-no-where" appearance in the position [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]] once held was speculated to be more than coincidence - some players suggested that Archmage Sunreaver could, in fact, have been a redeemed Kael'thas; his lack of a head being obscured by his helmet. Though clearly unlikely, a number of lore fans have taken amusement in the thought. |
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| + | *[[Aethas' Intensity]] is named after him. |
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| + | *Despite Aethas' high rank as both an [[archmage]] and a member of the enigmatic [[Council of Six]], Aethas does not appear to be a particularly aloof individual. He is portrayed as having far less political experience than [[Lor'themar]], [[Halduron]] and [[Rommath]]; and despite his considerable power, has been noted as lacking some of the typical grace associated with a man of his rank. Whether this is a mask on Aethas' part or not is unclear, as it seems curious that such a powerful mage would be noted as displaying such traits. |
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| + | *Aethas apparently entrusts the task of washing his clothes to [[Shandy Glossgleam]] and his pet water elemental [[Aquanos]], though on at least one occasion has been mortified to see his pants flung in Dalaran's fountain. |
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| + | *Though Aethas and [[Grand Magister Rommath]] hold a highly antagonistic relationship, the two appear to have found some common ground during the quest to restore [[Quel'Delar]]. |
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| + | *{{Patch 3.2.0|note=Aethas now wears the [[Tabards|Sunreaver's Tabard]].}} |
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Revision as of 02:40, 11 January 2012
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| Title | <Kirin Tor> |
| Race | Blood elf (Humanoid) |
| Level | 80 Elite |
| Class | Archmage of Kirin Tor |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Affiliation(s) | The Sunreavers, Kirin Tor |
| Occupation | Member of the Council of Six |
| Location | The Violet Citadel, Dalaran |
| Status | Alive |
- "Quel'Delar rises again, as we sin'dorei have risen from the ashes of defeat and betrayal."
- — Archmage Aethas Sunreaver
Archmage Aethas Sunreaver is one of the members of the Council of Six — the ruling council of the Kirin Tor, and the leader of the Sunreavers. He is found standing next to Rhonin and Archmage Modera in the Violet Citadel. He is a strong supporter of the Horde, and through his efforts, though traditionally barred from Dalaran, the Horde have been granted sanctuary. Also, the Horde district of Sunreaver's Sanctuary is named after him, referring to his high position within the Kirin Tor. He is the first blood elf known to be part of the Council of Six, as Kael'thas was a high elf at that time.
Following a Horde player delivering him the legendary blade Quel'Delar, Aethas will announce that the blade has been restored.
His image resides in the Dragonblight in the Horde fortress of Agmar's Hammer.
History
In the Shadow of the Sun
Shortly before the Northrend war, Aethas sends several letters to the Regent Lord of Quel'Thalas, Lor'themar Theron, to arrange an audience. Lor'themar deliberately ignores them at first, though Aethas simply announces his intention to visit Silvermoon City.
He is greeted by Lor'themar, Halduron Brightwing, and less enthusiastically - Grand Magister Rommath. Aethas informs the three of Malygos the Spellweaver's intention to wipe out all mortal magic users, and that as such, The Kirin Tor had become the crazed Aspect's enemies. He asks for his peoples' aid in the matter, noting that the Kirin Tor are eager to mend their bridges with Quel'Thalas; though Rommath immediately denies him, accusing his plight of being the work of other members of the Council of Six such as Archmage Modera, and that the Kirin Tor would turn to the elves for help when desperate for their mastery over the arcane, but discard them soon after. Referencing the sin'dorei's slated execution in the dungeons of Dalaran, while the Kirin Tor did nothing to intervene, Rommath simply notes that they can all "rot in hell" for all he cares. He assures Aethas that none of his magisters will aid the Kirin Tor, and that as the Grand Magister, Aethas has no authority on the matter. Aethas informs him that the Kirin Tor is under new leadership, though Rommath correctly notes that several of the same members reside on the Six that did so back during the Third War too. Lor'themar stops their bickering, and has Aethas shown to his quarters.
Following Lor'themar's return from failed negotiations at Quel'Lithien Lodge, Aethas reveals that several high elven members of the Kirin Tor under Vereesa Windrunner share a similar attitude. Aethas had hoped that as a ranger, Lor'themar could have helped bridge the gap between them, though concludes that it was to no avail.
Sylvanas Windrunner later travels to Sunfury Spire to enlist the sin'dorei's aid against the Lich King, reasoning that as members of the Horde they are obligated to commit support. Despite Lor'themar's apprehension to commit troops so soon after the battle on Quel'Danas, Sylvanas is able to twist his arm enough to warrant co-operation, citing that their refusal to battle the Lich King would likely lead to further death in Quel'Thalas - and the loss of Horde support. With the sin'dorei's presence in Northrend confirmed either way, Lor'themar agrees to support Aethas' endeavor, though makes a point that it will not be on behalf of the Kirin Tor. Lor'themar instructs Aethas to confer with Rommath, a notion Aethas expresses will probably not end too well.[1]
Wrath of the Lich King
Archmage Aethas Sunreaver's projection in Agmar's Hammer.
As a member of the Council of Six, Aethas was able to secure his people a place in the magical (and traditionally Alliance) city of Dalaran. Through his efforts, the blood elves' allies in the Horde were also welcomed, and Dalaran proclaimed itself an independent city. Aethas' followers took up his name, and the Horde was granted a sanctuary within the city that also bears the name of Sunreaver. Aethas sent blood elven members of the Kirin Tor to the various Horde cities and bases in Northrend, and Aethas himself appeared via projection to advise Overlord Agmar from the Horde fortress of Agmar's Hammer.
Aethas assisted members of the Horde in their battles against the Blue Dragonflight; learning of the ley lines connected to the Nexus and Malygos' plans to destroy them - sending their power back to the Nexus in turn. Aethas presents himself to Alexstrasza the Lifebinder, revealing his position on the Council of Six in the process.
After the Argent Crusade procured a foothold in Icecrown, the legendary elven blade Quel'Delar was unearthed in the frozen ice in its northern region. Though shattered by its twisted former wielder, Blood-Queen Lana'thel, the blade is ultimately restored. In the outcome of the Horde version of events, Horde heroes are tasked by Grand Magister Rommath to hand the blade to his uneasy ally in Dalaran, Aethas. For a non-blood elf, Aethas expresses curiosity that the blade would bind itself to someone not of Quel'Thalas, though praises the player nonetheless and informs them that Quel'Delar is adapting itself to their own unique abilities.
For a blood elf, Aethas is elated; giving the sin'dorei hero similar words of support as Rommath did before him.
Quotes
Archmage Aethas Sunreaver yells: As the leader of the Sunreavers, it is with great pride that I present <name> as the new bearer of Quel'Delar!
- "What took you so long? Time waits only for Aspects, <race>. We have much work to do, you and I."
- "Nonetheless, that's two less worms we'll have to worry about. Let us get on to more important business."
- Archmage Aethas Sunreaver: "For someone who claims to care so little, you seem to be rather well informed, Grand Magister."
- Grand Magister Rommath: "Which would be one of the reasons I am the grand magister of Quel'Thalas, and you are not, I would think."
Presentation
My queen.
It has been discovered that the ley line intersection at Moonrest Gardens was unfettered by the blue dragonflight. Their forces used a surge needle to destroy the capstone, but instead of flowing the power back to the Nexus, they utilized a series of foci to clumsily run and augment the power under the land to the Azure Dragonshrine.
Needless to say, this has had dire consequences wherever the magic shot up through the ground. The Ancients of the woodlands, the Kalu'ak, and other creatures have been adversely affected. <name>, the <race> who stands before you, was very helpful in tracking down and dealing with these issues.
In my opinion, <name> could be useful for Wyrmrest in dealing with the problems that the temple currently faces. I humbly ask that you consider <him/her> an asset, one which I found to be quite acceptable.
Yours ever respectfully,
Aethas Sunreaver
Archmage and Member of the Six
Speculation
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- Unlike his Alliance equivalent, Vereesa Windrunner, in World of Warcraft Aethas bears the title of the <Kirin Tor> as a blanket statement rather than his sub-faction of Dalaran, the Sunreavers. This is likely due to his presence on the Council of Six.
- This is also possibly a gameplay mechanic; both the Silver Covenant and the Sunreavers being (biased) extensions of Dalaran rather than their own faction-bound organizations.
- Exactly when Aethas was elevated to his place on the council of six is unclear, though due to his cultural identity as a sin'dorei it was most likely following the rise of the blood elves.
Trivia
- At some point, Aethas' seemingly "out-of-no-where" appearance in the position Kael'thas Sunstrider once held was speculated to be more than coincidence - some players suggested that Archmage Sunreaver could, in fact, have been a redeemed Kael'thas; his lack of a head being obscured by his helmet. Though clearly unlikely, a number of lore fans have taken amusement in the thought.
[Aethas' Intensity] is named after him.- Despite Aethas' high rank as both an archmage and a member of the enigmatic Council of Six, Aethas does not appear to be a particularly aloof individual. He is portrayed as having far less political experience than Lor'themar, Halduron and Rommath; and despite his considerable power, has been noted as lacking some of the typical grace associated with a man of his rank. Whether this is a mask on Aethas' part or not is unclear, as it seems curious that such a powerful mage would be noted as displaying such traits.
- Aethas apparently entrusts the task of washing his clothes to Shandy Glossgleam and his pet water elemental Aquanos, though on at least one occasion has been mortified to see his pants flung in Dalaran's fountain.
- Though Aethas and Grand Magister Rommath hold a highly antagonistic relationship, the two appear to have found some common ground during the quest to restore Quel'Delar.
Patch changes
Patch 3.2.0 (2009-08-04): Aethas now wears the Sunreaver's Tabard. - Patch 3.0.3 (2008-11-04): Added.