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+ | | image = Ragnaros the Firelord.png |
| − | | name = |
+ | | name = Ragnaros the Firelord |
| + | | title = The Firelord |
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| − | | titles = The Ashbringer, The Scourge of Scourges<ref name=Ashbringer20>''[[World of Warcraft: Ashbringer]]'', pg. 20</ref> |
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| gender = Male |
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| + | | races = [[Fire elemental]], [[Demigod]] <ref>[[Staff of Sorcerer-Thane Thaurissan]]</ref> |
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+ | | level = ?? |
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+ | | creature = Elemental |
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+ | | type = Boss |
| + | | health = 1,099,230 |
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| − | | character = [[Death Knight]], formerly [[Paladin]] |
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+ | | affiliation = [[Old Gods' forces]], [[Elemental Lords]], his own army of servants and followers |
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+ | | occupation = Firelord, Fire Elemental King, Elemental Lieutenant, Elemental Lord |
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| − | | location = Unknown |
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| + | | location = [[Sulfuron Keep]], [[Firelands]]; [[Molten Core]] |
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| − | | instance = Naxxramas (original) |
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| + | | relatives = Several elemental offspring |
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| − | | relatives = [[Elena Mograine|Elena]] (wife), [[Renault Mograine|Renault]], [[Darion Mograine|Darion]] (sons) |
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| + | '''Ragnaros''' the Firelord was an incredibly powerful [[Elemental Lord]] and master of all [[fire elemental]]s. He ruled for more than three hundred years over his minions from deep inside the [[Molten Core|fiery core]] of [[Blackrock Mountain]]. After being banished back to the [[Firelands]], he aligned himself with [[Deathwing]] and his fellow Elemental Lord, [[Al'Akir]], in the effort to purge all life from Azeroth. To help bring about the [[Hour of Twilight|end of days]], Ragnaros laid siege to the [[World Tree]] [[Nordrassil]] on [[Mount Hyjal]], unleashing his most powerful minions. Despite the incredible destructive forces at his disposal, the [[Adventurer|mortal champions of Azeroth]] were able to lay siege to the Firelord's domain, where they bested all of the challenges he laid before them, and eventually destroyed him within his own fortress. |
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| + | Ragnaros is voiced by [[Chris Metzen]].<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIbowZqsB-4&feature=related</ref> |
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| − | '''Highlord Alexandros Mograine''',<ref>http://blizzplanet.com/news/2436/</ref> also known as the '''Ashbringer''',<ref>[[Corrupted Ashbringer/Scarlet Monastery Event]]</ref> was one of the leaders of the [[Silver Hand]] and the original wielder of [[Ashbringer]]. He was murdered by his son [[Renault Mograine|Renault]] with the sword and raised as a [[death knight]] by [[Kel'Thuzad]]. He could earlier be found in [[Naxxramas (original)|Naxxramas]] as the leader of the [[Four Horsemen (original)|Four Horsemen]], but he will not reprise this role in [[Wrath of the Lich King]]<ref>[[Commander Eligor Dawnbringer (Wintergarde)]]</ref>; [[Baron Rivendare]] has assumed this position instead. |
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| + | ==Biography== |
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| − | In the ''[[World of Warcraft]]'', it is stated that Alexandros was one of the founders of the [[Scarlet Crusade]]. The [[World of Warcraft: Ashbringer|comic]] depicts the formation of the Crusade occurring ''after'' Alexandros' death, in which case he would have never been a member. |
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| + | ===Ancient history=== |
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| + | The Firelord and his brethren once held sway over the entire world. As a servant of the [[Old Gods]], he fought against the [[Titan]]s for domination over the planet. The victorious Titans banished him and his brethren to the [[Elemental Plane]] — there to remain imprisoned until the end of time. It was then and there that the brothers turned on each other. For five millennia a battle was fought at the core of this world. It was during the [[Elemental Sundering]] that Ragnaros attacked [[Thunderaan]], Prince of Air. Thunderaan was utterly defeated and the Firelord feasted upon his essence, but was unable to consume him entirely. Ragnaros divided what remained between his servants, [[Baron Geddon]] and [[Garr]].<ref>[[Highlord Demitrian#Dialogue]]</ref> |
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| + | [[File:Ragnaros the Firelord tcg.jpg|thumb|left|Ragnaros as he appears in the War of the Elements set of the TCG]] |
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| + | In the center of a vast lake of fire in the [[Elemental Plane]] stands [[Sulfuron Keep]], the home of Ragnaros. Until comparatively recently, he ruled his underground land with a molten iron fist. |
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| + | Around three hundred years ago the ambitious and ruthless [[Dark Iron clan]] initiated a war against their dwarven brethren, the [[Bronzebeard clan]] and [[Wildhammer clan]], thinking that they were about to unite against the Dark Irons. During this [[War of the Three Hammers]], the [[Dark Iron dwarf]] leader named [[Thaurissan]] lay siege to the Wildhammers' capital city of [[Grim Batol]] and destroyed it. Due to this victory, the Wildhammers and Bronzebeards did decide to unite against the Dark Irons and were ultimately able to push them back to the city of [[Ruins of Thaurissan|Thaurissan]], the Dark Iron Dwarven home. [[Thaurissan]], seeking to summon a supernatural minion that would turn the tide of the war back to his favor, called upon the ancient powers sleeping beneath the world. To Thaurissan's surprise, and ultimately his doom, the creature that emerged was more terrible than any nightmare he could have imagined. |
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| + | Now, freed by Thaurissan's call, Ragnaros erupted into being once again. Ragnaros' apocalyptic rebirth into [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] shattered the [[Redridge Mountains]] and created a raging volcano at the center of the devastation. The volcano, known as [[Blackrock Mountain]], was bordered by what is now known as the [[Searing Gorge]], to the north, and the [[Burning Steppes]], to the south. Though Thaurissan was killed by the forces he had unleashed, his surviving [[Dark Iron clan]] brethren were ultimately enslaved by Ragnaros and his elementals. Many Dark Iron dwarves remain within the lower areas of the mountain, especially [[Blackrock Depths]], toiling away at the behest of Ragnaros and the Firelord's lieutenants. They worship Ragnaros, considering him not only a [[Elemental Lord]] but also an [[Old God]],<ref>{{ref book |author=Arthaus |title=[[Lands of Conflict]] |isbn=9781588469601 |pages=191-192}}</ref> although he is only affiliated with the Old Gods. The Bronzebeards and Wildhammers, however, remain free. |
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| − | During the [[assault on Blackrock Spire]] in the [[Second War]], Mograine of the [[Silver Hand]] witnessed an orcish warlock channeling magic through a dark orb. After the warlock's death, Mograine went to claim it for the Alliance, but his hand was badly mangled as soon as he touched it. Though describing the orb as the "living embodiment of shadow," he was still curious as to what power it might hold and kept it in an iron chest. |
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| + | Witnessing the horrific devastation and the fires spreading across the southern mountains, the Bronzebeards' [[King Madoran]] and Wildhammers' [[King Khardros]] halted their armies and hastily turned back towards their kingdoms, unwilling to face the awesome wrath of Ragnaros. |
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| − | Mograine kept the orb a secret until the [[Scourge]] reached [[Lordaeron]]. He [[Old Hillsbrad Ashbringer event|revealed it]] to several other members of the Silver Hand, suggesting that they search for the orb's polar opposite - a manifestation of the [[Holy Light|Light]] itself - to be used against the impending undead holocaust. Mograine's peers, appalled at the sight of this dark crystal, attempted to destroy it with a holy spell. Unexpectedly, the crystal absorbed the spell and became its antithesis, the very crystal of pure light that Mograine suggested moments before, and even restored life to his mangled hand. It was decided that from this crystal a weapon would be forged that would smite the undead with such power that only a cloud of ash would remain in its wake—''The Ashbringer.'' |
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| − | Under the command of [[Saidan Dathrohan]], Mograine and [[High Inquisitor Fairbanks|Fairbanks]] traveled to [[Ironforge]] to ask [[King Magni Bronzebeard]] to forge the mighty blade. Magni, having only just learned of his [[Muradin Bronzebeard|brother]]'s apparent demise, was more than willing to craft a weapon to battle the undead, and described it as the greatest creation wrought by his hand. |
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| + | [[File:Ragnaros in WoW.jpg|thumb|left|Ragnaros in Molten Core.]] |
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| + | Now he lies at the bottom of that volcano on Azeroth, striving to find a way home, as well as to gather his strength once again so he can burn away Azeroth and take it for his own. Meanwhile, in Sulfuron Keep and elsewhere across the Firelands, his elemental princes battle constantly for dominance. He and his dwarven minions took control of the Blackrock mountain's volcanic depths and made war on the [[orc]]s in the Upper [[Blackrock Spire]], which served as the seat of power for [[Nefarian]] the [[black dragon]]. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable [[golem]]s to aid him in conquering the whole of Blackrock Mountain. |
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+ | [[File:Lord Ahune Battle.jpg|thumb|Lord Ahune is summoned to be defeated before he reaches Azeroth.]] |
| + | During the Midsummer Fire Festival, high level players can face the true threat facing the world. The [[Earthen Ring]] send adventurers across the globe on a quest to save the world from an Elemental War. The [[Twilight's Hammer]] plans to summon [[Ahune|the Frost Lord]] into the world so that he may face Ragnaros bringing an elemental war to the world once again. Players are then sent to [[Slave Pens]] to face [[Ahune]] and defeat him before he may gain full strength and begin his attack on the Fire Lord. |
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| − | Mograine and the other former Knights of the Silver Hand banded together to continue the war against the [[Lich King]]. Alexandros was appointed Highlord and the Ashbringer was the Order greatest weapon. However, the blade caught the attention of [[Kel'Thuzad]]. Striking a deal with [[Balnazzar]], who had covertly taken control of the Order by possessing Dathrohan and wished to use it against the Lich King, the two planned to kill him. To do so, Balnazzar corrupted Mograine's son [[Renault Mograine|Renault]] and had him lead his father into a trap. Renault led his father and [[High Inquisitor Fairbanks]] to [[Stratholme]] where an army of undead waited for them. Renault fled and Fairbanks, being the first to fall, was trapped under the pile of undead corpses. Mograine stood alone against the undead, yet managed to destroy all sent at him. In fatigue, Alexandros dropped his blade. Renault returned and killed Mograine with his own sword, [[Corrupted Ashbringer|corrupting the Ashbringer]]. Unable to use the blade, Renault left it with his father's corpse. |
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| + | ====Cataclysm==== |
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| − | However, Kel'Thuzad raised the Ashbringer's corpse turning him into a [[death knight]] of the Scourge, and reclaimed his blade. Kel'Thuzad took Mograine back to [[Naxxramas (original)|Naxxramas]] to have him serve as one of the [[Four Horsemen (original)|Four Horsemen]]. Later, led by nightmares of his father's tortured soul, Darion led a small group of [[Argent Dawn]] members into [[Naxxramas]] to free him. Darion was the only one to survive the assault, escaping with the blade but forced to leave his father's body behind. |
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| + | [[File:Thrall and Ragnaros.png|thumb|left|Thrall has a vision of the Firelord.]] |
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| + | After being defeated in Molten Core, Ragnaros was banished back to the Elemental Plane. He is featured in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]'', where he is located in [[Sulfuron Keep]], his seat of power within the [[Firelands]]. He and his armies are launching a full scale assault on Mount Hyjal, attempting to burn the now-regrowing [[Nordrassil|World Tree]]. He is allied with Deathwing, therefore ending his war against [[Nefarian]]'s forces, and uniting them as a single army. He is one of two Elemental Lords allied with [[Deathwing]], the other being [[Al'Akir]]. |
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| − | When Darion returned to the Scarlet Monastery with the blade, Alexandros's corrupted spirit manifested and confronted Renault, accusing him of murder before mercilessly killing him. Later, during a Scourge assault on [[Light's Hope Chapel]], Darion plunged the Ashbringer into his own chest in an act of self-sacrifice that obliterated the Scourge armies and seemingly freed Alexandros's soul of the Scourge's corruption. In doing so, however, Darion damned himself into undeath and was escorted off the battlefield by Kel'Thuzad. |
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| + | At the Maelstrom, [[Thrall]] strains himself attempting to commune with the elements. Able to feel how broken the world is, and with the elements remaining silent for him, Thrall tells Aggra that he will have to work without limits to fulfill this task. As he ponders the meaning of this, his elemental calls are finally answered - by none other than Ragnaros the Firelord. Ragnaros gives Thrall a vision of the [[Firelands]], ensuring him that its flames will engulf both the [[world tree]] and the world beyond it, showing Thrall's reinforced home of [[Orgrimmar]] washed over in a tide of fire as the final [[Hour of Twilight]] approaches. Stunned, Thrall falls to the ground, and the cackling Firelord dissipitates. |
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| + | In the ensuing conflict, many brave heroes gave their lives to protect Hyjal from destruction. By their noble sacrifices, the impossible was achieved: the [[Guardians of Hyjal]] pushed Ragnaros's minions back into the Firelands. Now, the battle to protect Hyjal rages in Ragnaros's smoldering realm. As territory is gained and Azeroth's champions edge closer to the Firelands' inner sanctums, a monumental task lies ahead. Entrenched around Ragnaros's lair - [[Sulfuron Keep]] - are his most trusted guardians, including the turncoat [[Druids of the Flame]] and their [[Fandrel Staghelm|mysterious leader]]. Yet Hyjal's defenders cannot afford to shy away from any of these dangers. Should Ragnaros prevail against the incursion and succeed in destroying Nordrassil, Azeroth will suffer a blow from which it might never recover.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2682944#blog| Patch 4.2 Preview: The Firelands]</ref> |
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| − | During {{questlong|Neutral|55|The Light of Dawn}}, the [[Battle for Light's Hope Chapel]], the last of the [[death knight]] starting quests, his son [[Highlord Darion Mograine|Darion]] - now a death knight himself and wielding the Corrupted Ashbringer - leads an attack against [[Light's Hope Chapel]] where he is defeated by [[Tirion Fordring]]. During the dialogue between Darion and Tirion, Alexandros appears and a dialogue between father and son - evidently a flashback of some kind - takes place. Alexandros mentions that Darion would one day wield Ashbringer. |
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| + | During the battle against Ragnaros in the normal dungeon he retreats at 10% health saying that his attackers have come too soon. However during the heroic fight when Ragnaros attempts to withdraw from the battle, he is interrupted by the arrival of [[Cenarius]], [[Malfurion]], and [[Hamuul]], who each channel a powerful spell that solidifies the lava surrounding the Firelord bounding him. With nowhere left to run Ragnaros bursts out of the lava and in a final battle with the adventures, the fire lord is slain. Due to Ragnaros dying in his plane, the [[Firelands]], he also suffers the same fate as Al'Akir, that being an eternal death. This makes him the second [[Elemental Lord]] to die. |
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| − | Of the Four Horsemen who were originally encountered in Naxxramas, Alexandros is the only member who does not return as one of the Four Horsemen. According to [[Commander Eligor Dawnbringer (Wintergarde)|Commander Eligor Dawnbringer]]'s lecture in [[Wintergarde Keep]], Alexandros "was the finest warrior that the Death Knights had ever seen. However, after the events in [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], he vanished without a trace. Kel'Thuzad has appointed [[Baron Rivendare]] in his place." |
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| + | After Ragnaros perished Cenarius states that the primal power Ragnaros represented can never vanquish so another will take his power some day. Hearing this Hamuul suggested that they maintain a constant vigil over the realm of fire. |
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| − | Alexandros may exist somewhat in [[Icecrown Citadel]], as the Lich King states to Tirion, "Do you think you could complete Darion Mograine's task unopposed? You shall both suffer, as his father does!". Also, when Darion sees his father at the [[Battle for Light's Hope Chapel]], the Lich King consumes Alexandros and implies, "He is mine, now." |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| − | ==With the Corrupted Ashbringer== |
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| + | *Ragnaros’s model was completely rebuilt from scratch for [[Patch 4.2.0]]. Ragnaros was given a new hammer, new armor and legs. Since this is the first time players get to see Ragnaros on his home realm, so the designers wanted to make him look even bigger, stronger, and tougher than before. He is now much closer to his seat of power and they needed to convey that through his model.<ref>http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2993675#blog</ref> |
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| − | Players who obtained the {{loot|epic|Corrupted Ashbringer}} from the original version of Naxxramas could take it to the [[Scarlet Monastery]] and see a special [[Corrupted Ashbringer/Scarlet Monastery Event|event]] in which Alexandros Mograine returned, killed his son, and revived Fairbanks. With the updated lore in the comics and the expansion, however, this event and the information given by Fairbanks regarding the Ashbringer have mostly been retconned out. |
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| + | *During the PTR, a new design of Ragnaros with legs was datamined, and received generally negative reviews. Blizzard responded by stating that this model wasn't final and you would only see them on Heroic difficulty, commenting that this was why they don't want people datamining unreleased content.<ref>http://87.230.33.75/bluetracker/3/2267580091</ref> The [[Dungeon Journal]] makes a reference to the dataminers' reaction by stating, "''He has legs now. Who knew?''" Lead environment artist [[Gary Platner]] pointed out that Ragnaros with legs is "''best of all.''"<ref>http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2993675#blog</ref> |
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| − | ==Quotes== |
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| − | ===Ashbringer Comic=== |
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| − | *Ready yourselves, men! If it is '''blood''' [[orcs|these green-skined heathens]] crave then it is blood they shall '''have'''! Come you, [[knights]]! Raise hammers, bare steel! We fight to the end, we '''die''' if we must! For Lordaeron! '''FOR [[Terenas Menethil II|THE KING]]'''! '''ATTACK'''! |
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| − | *I love '''''you''''', Elena! I always have loved you! |
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| − | *I love '''''you''''', Darion! |
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| − | *I... Loved you, Renault. |
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| − | At '''Light's Hope Chapel''': |
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| − | *I love you, son. With '''all''' that '''I am'''... All I '''was'''... All I ever '''will be'''. |
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| − | *My '''soul''' will forever bear the '''weight''' of your '''sacrifice''', my son. And just as you '''never''' gave up on me, '''I''' shall never '''give up''' on '''you'''. For you've '''taught''' me the most '''valuable''' lesson of '''all''': '''Hope'''... Never '''dies'''. |
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| + | *The [[Midsummer Fire Festival]] involves festivities including a "rebirth" of player activities involving Ragnaros. During the Festival, there is a number of references to Ragnaros the Fire Lord including a [[Summer Scorchling]] that, when given an incense, grows in size until he "jokes" about becoming the Herald of the Fire Lord and showing new players a slight glimpse of Ragnaros himself. |
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| − | ===In [[Naxxramas (original)|Naxxramas]]=== |
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| − | ;Taunts |
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| − | *{{text|yell|Enough prattling. Let them come! We shall grind their bones to dust.}} |
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| − | *{{text|yell|Conserve your anger! Harness your rage! You will all have outlets for your frustration soon enough.}} |
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| − | *{{text|yell|Life is meaningless. It is in death that we are truly tested.}} |
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| + | *In the comic [[Shaman (manga)|Shaman]] it is revealed that part of Ragnaros' power was absorbed by [[Shotoa]] which gives the him power to command elemental spirits, mainly the spirit of fire. |
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| − | ;Aggro |
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| − | *{{text|yell|You seek death?}} |
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| − | *{{text|yell|None shall pass!}} |
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| − | *{{text|yell|Be still!}} |
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| + | *The [[companion]] [[Lil' Ragnaros]] is is available from the [[Pet Store]] for $10 US or 10 € |
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| − | *{{text|yell|Bow to the might of the Highlord!}} |
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| + | *Ragnaros' name is derived from ''[[wikipedia:Ragnarök|Ragnarök]]'', the end of the world in Norse mythology, but he seems to be based on the leader of the Fire giants, ''Surt''. This battle would be fought between the gods (the ''Æsir'' and the ''Vanir''), and the ''jotuns'' (the giants): the ''hrímþursar'' (frost giants) and the ''eldjotnar'' (fire giants led by ''Surtr''), together with Loki and his children. The word Ragnarök comes from the Norse mythology and means '''Twilight of the Gods'''. It is possible the Ragnaros' name was inspired from the latter meaning as well as by the fire giants. |
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| − | ;Killing a player |
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| − | *{{text|yell|You will find no peace in death.}} |
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| − | *{{text|yell|The master's will is done.}} |
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| + | * Ragnaros may be a reference to Tolkiens' idea of Balrog. This fiery demon was awakened deep in mines of Moria by dwarves, which is very similar to Dark Irons' summoning of Ragnaros. |
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| − | ;Death |
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| − | *{{text|yell|I...am...released! Perhaps it's not too late to — noo! I need...more time...}} |
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| + | *In an [http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;338891934;pp;1 article] on PC Gamer, Ragnaros was voted as #36 of the top 47 "most diabolical video game villains of all time". |
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| − | ===[[Ashbringer]]'s whispers=== |
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| − | *I...was...pure...once. |
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| − | *Fought...for...righteousness. |
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| − | *I...was...once...called...Ashbringer. |
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| − | *Betrayed...by...my...order. |
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| − | *Destroyed...by...[[Kel'Thuzad]]. |
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| − | *Made...to serve. |
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| − | *My...son...watched...me...die. |
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| − | *Crusades... fed his rage. |
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| − | *Truth...is...unknown...to him. |
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| − | *Scarlet...Crusade...is pure...no longer. |
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| − | *Balnazaar's... crusade... corrupted...my son. |
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| − | *Kill...them...all! |
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| + | *The first Worldwide Ragnaros kill was by the [http://www.ascent-guild.org/ Ascent guild] on Medivh. Ascent has since transferred to Detheroc under the new name, [http://www.gongshowguild.com/ Gong Show]. |
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| − | ===[[Battle for Light's Hope Chapel]]=== |
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| − | *{{text|say|My son! My dear, beautiful boy.}} |
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| + | *It is possible for two handed mace wielders to obtain a mortal-sized copy of his weapon, [[Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros]] and [[Sulfuras, The Extinguished Hand]]. |
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| − | *{{text|say|Nothing could have kept me away from you, Darion. Not from my homeland and family.}} |
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| − | *{{text|say|[[Darion Mograine]], you are barely of age to hold a sword, let alone battle the Undead hordes of Lordaeron. I could not bear losing you, even the thought...}} |
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| − | *{{text|say|My son, there will come a day when you will command the Ashbringer, and with it mete out justice across this land. I have no doubt that when that day finally comes, you will bring pride to our people, and that Lordaeron will be a better place because of you. But, my son, that day is not today.}} |
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| + | ===[[Lore For Noobs]]=== |
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| − | *{{text|say|Do not forget...}} |
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| + | {{youtubelink|3xQdDF-1T5I|desc=Lore For Noobs The Elemental Lords}} |
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| + | {{clear|both}} |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | File:ragnaros.jpg|Ragnaros from the [[TCG]]. |
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| + | File:RagnarosWei.jpg|Ragnaros by Glowei. |
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| + | File:Firelands TCG.jpg|[[TCG]] art of Ragnaros in his home; the [[Firelands]]. |
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Revision as of 22:07, 30 December 2011
- For strategy on the encounters in the Molten Core and the Firelands, see Ragnaros (tactics) and Ragnaros (Firelands tactics).
- For Latin American server, see Server:Ragnaros US.
| Ragnaros the Firelord | |
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| Title | <The Firelord> |
| Gender | Male |
| Race(s) | Fire elemental, Demigod [1] (Elemental) |
| Level | ?? Boss |
| Affiliation(s) | Old Gods' forces, Elemental Lords, his own army of servants and followers |
| Occupation | Firelord, Fire Elemental King, Elemental Lieutenant, Elemental Lord |
| Location | Sulfuron Keep, Firelands; Molten Core |
| Status | Deceased (lore); Killable (WoW) |
| Relative(s) | Several elemental offspring |
Ragnaros the Firelord was an incredibly powerful Elemental Lord and master of all fire elementals. He ruled for more than three hundred years over his minions from deep inside the fiery core of Blackrock Mountain. After being banished back to the Firelands, he aligned himself with Deathwing and his fellow Elemental Lord, Al'Akir, in the effort to purge all life from Azeroth. To help bring about the end of days, Ragnaros laid siege to the World Tree Nordrassil on Mount Hyjal, unleashing his most powerful minions. Despite the incredible destructive forces at his disposal, the mortal champions of Azeroth were able to lay siege to the Firelord's domain, where they bested all of the challenges he laid before them, and eventually destroyed him within his own fortress.
Ragnaros is voiced by Chris Metzen.[2]
Biography
Ancient history
The Firelord and his brethren once held sway over the entire world. As a servant of the Old Gods, he fought against the Titans for domination over the planet. The victorious Titans banished him and his brethren to the Elemental Plane — there to remain imprisoned until the end of time. It was then and there that the brothers turned on each other. For five millennia a battle was fought at the core of this world. It was during the Elemental Sundering that Ragnaros attacked Thunderaan, Prince of Air. Thunderaan was utterly defeated and the Firelord feasted upon his essence, but was unable to consume him entirely. Ragnaros divided what remained between his servants, Baron Geddon and Garr.[3]
Ragnaros as he appears in the War of the Elements set of the TCG
In the center of a vast lake of fire in the Elemental Plane stands Sulfuron Keep, the home of Ragnaros. Until comparatively recently, he ruled his underground land with a molten iron fist.
War of the Three Hammers
Around three hundred years ago the ambitious and ruthless Dark Iron clan initiated a war against their dwarven brethren, the Bronzebeard clan and Wildhammer clan, thinking that they were about to unite against the Dark Irons. During this War of the Three Hammers, the Dark Iron dwarf leader named Thaurissan lay siege to the Wildhammers' capital city of Grim Batol and destroyed it. Due to this victory, the Wildhammers and Bronzebeards did decide to unite against the Dark Irons and were ultimately able to push them back to the city of Thaurissan, the Dark Iron Dwarven home. Thaurissan, seeking to summon a supernatural minion that would turn the tide of the war back to his favor, called upon the ancient powers sleeping beneath the world. To Thaurissan's surprise, and ultimately his doom, the creature that emerged was more terrible than any nightmare he could have imagined.
Ragnaros in Shadows and Light
Now, freed by Thaurissan's call, Ragnaros erupted into being once again. Ragnaros' apocalyptic rebirth into Azeroth shattered the Redridge Mountains and created a raging volcano at the center of the devastation. The volcano, known as Blackrock Mountain, was bordered by what is now known as the Searing Gorge, to the north, and the Burning Steppes, to the south. Though Thaurissan was killed by the forces he had unleashed, his surviving Dark Iron clan brethren were ultimately enslaved by Ragnaros and his elementals. Many Dark Iron dwarves remain within the lower areas of the mountain, especially Blackrock Depths, toiling away at the behest of Ragnaros and the Firelord's lieutenants. They worship Ragnaros, considering him not only a Elemental Lord but also an Old God,[4] although he is only affiliated with the Old Gods. The Bronzebeards and Wildhammers, however, remain free.
Witnessing the horrific devastation and the fires spreading across the southern mountains, the Bronzebeards' King Madoran and Wildhammers' King Khardros halted their armies and hastily turned back towards their kingdoms, unwilling to face the awesome wrath of Ragnaros.
World of Warcraft
Ragnaros in Molten Core.
Now he lies at the bottom of that volcano on Azeroth, striving to find a way home, as well as to gather his strength once again so he can burn away Azeroth and take it for his own. Meanwhile, in Sulfuron Keep and elsewhere across the Firelands, his elemental princes battle constantly for dominance. He and his dwarven minions took control of the Blackrock mountain's volcanic depths and made war on the orcs in the Upper Blackrock Spire, which served as the seat of power for Nefarian the black dragon. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable golems to aid him in conquering the whole of Blackrock Mountain.
Elemental War Reborn
Lord Ahune is summoned to be defeated before he reaches Azeroth.
During the Midsummer Fire Festival, high level players can face the true threat facing the world. The Earthen Ring send adventurers across the globe on a quest to save the world from an Elemental War. The Twilight's Hammer plans to summon the Frost Lord into the world so that he may face Ragnaros bringing an elemental war to the world once again. Players are then sent to Slave Pens to face Ahune and defeat him before he may gain full strength and begin his attack on the Fire Lord.
Cataclysm
- Main article: Ragnaros (Firelands tactics)
Thrall has a vision of the Firelord.
After being defeated in Molten Core, Ragnaros was banished back to the Elemental Plane. He is featured in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, where he is located in Sulfuron Keep, his seat of power within the Firelands. He and his armies are launching a full scale assault on Mount Hyjal, attempting to burn the now-regrowing World Tree. He is allied with Deathwing, therefore ending his war against Nefarian's forces, and uniting them as a single army. He is one of two Elemental Lords allied with Deathwing, the other being Al'Akir.
Ragnaros in the Firelands.
At the Maelstrom, Thrall strains himself attempting to commune with the elements. Able to feel how broken the world is, and with the elements remaining silent for him, Thrall tells Aggra that he will have to work without limits to fulfill this task. As he ponders the meaning of this, his elemental calls are finally answered - by none other than Ragnaros the Firelord. Ragnaros gives Thrall a vision of the Firelands, ensuring him that its flames will engulf both the world tree and the world beyond it, showing Thrall's reinforced home of Orgrimmar washed over in a tide of fire as the final Hour of Twilight approaches. Stunned, Thrall falls to the ground, and the cackling Firelord dissipitates.
In the ensuing conflict, many brave heroes gave their lives to protect Hyjal from destruction. By their noble sacrifices, the impossible was achieved: the Guardians of Hyjal pushed Ragnaros's minions back into the Firelands. Now, the battle to protect Hyjal rages in Ragnaros's smoldering realm. As territory is gained and Azeroth's champions edge closer to the Firelands' inner sanctums, a monumental task lies ahead. Entrenched around Ragnaros's lair - Sulfuron Keep - are his most trusted guardians, including the turncoat Druids of the Flame and their mysterious leader. Yet Hyjal's defenders cannot afford to shy away from any of these dangers. Should Ragnaros prevail against the incursion and succeed in destroying Nordrassil, Azeroth will suffer a blow from which it might never recover.[5]
During the battle against Ragnaros in the normal dungeon he retreats at 10% health saying that his attackers have come too soon. However during the heroic fight when Ragnaros attempts to withdraw from the battle, he is interrupted by the arrival of Cenarius, Malfurion, and Hamuul, who each channel a powerful spell that solidifies the lava surrounding the Firelord bounding him. With nowhere left to run Ragnaros bursts out of the lava and in a final battle with the adventures, the fire lord is slain. Due to Ragnaros dying in his plane, the Firelands, he also suffers the same fate as Al'Akir, that being an eternal death. This makes him the second Elemental Lord to die.
After Ragnaros perished Cenarius states that the primal power Ragnaros represented can never vanquish so another will take his power some day. Hearing this Hamuul suggested that they maintain a constant vigil over the realm of fire.
Trivia
- Ragnaros’s model was completely rebuilt from scratch for Patch 4.2.0. Ragnaros was given a new hammer, new armor and legs. Since this is the first time players get to see Ragnaros on his home realm, so the designers wanted to make him look even bigger, stronger, and tougher than before. He is now much closer to his seat of power and they needed to convey that through his model.[6]
- During the PTR, a new design of Ragnaros with legs was datamined, and received generally negative reviews. Blizzard responded by stating that this model wasn't final and you would only see them on Heroic difficulty, commenting that this was why they don't want people datamining unreleased content.[7] The Dungeon Journal makes a reference to the dataminers' reaction by stating, "He has legs now. Who knew?" Lead environment artist Gary Platner pointed out that Ragnaros with legs is "best of all."[8]
- The Midsummer Fire Festival involves festivities including a "rebirth" of player activities involving Ragnaros. During the Festival, there is a number of references to Ragnaros the Fire Lord including a Summer Scorchling that, when given an incense, grows in size until he "jokes" about becoming the Herald of the Fire Lord and showing new players a slight glimpse of Ragnaros himself.
- In the comic Shaman it is revealed that part of Ragnaros' power was absorbed by Shotoa which gives the him power to command elemental spirits, mainly the spirit of fire.
- The companion
[Lil' Ragnaros] is is available from the Pet Store for $10 US or 10 €
- Ragnaros' name is derived from Ragnarök, the end of the world in Norse mythology, but he seems to be based on the leader of the Fire giants, Surt. This battle would be fought between the gods (the Æsir and the Vanir), and the jotuns (the giants): the hrímþursar (frost giants) and the eldjotnar (fire giants led by Surtr), together with Loki and his children. The word Ragnarök comes from the Norse mythology and means Twilight of the Gods. It is possible the Ragnaros' name was inspired from the latter meaning as well as by the fire giants.
- Ragnaros may be a reference to Tolkiens' idea of Balrog. This fiery demon was awakened deep in mines of Moria by dwarves, which is very similar to Dark Irons' summoning of Ragnaros.
- In an article on PC Gamer, Ragnaros was voted as #36 of the top 47 "most diabolical video game villains of all time".
- The first Worldwide Ragnaros kill was by the Ascent guild on Medivh. Ascent has since transferred to Detheroc under the new name, Gong Show.
- It is possible for two handed mace wielders to obtain a mortal-sized copy of his weapon, [Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros] and Sulfuras, The Extinguished Hand.
Videos
Lore For Noobs
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Gallery
Ragnaros from the TCG.
Ragnaros by Glowei.
- Raggy.jpg
References
- ^ [Staff of Sorcerer-Thane Thaurissan]
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIbowZqsB-4&feature=related
- ^ Highlord Demitrian#Dialogue
- ^ Arthaus. Lands of Conflict, 191-192. ISBN 9781588469601.
- ^ Patch 4.2 Preview: The Firelands
- ^ http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2993675#blog
- ^ http://87.230.33.75/bluetracker/3/2267580091
- ^ http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2993675#blog
External links
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