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| + | | name = Farseer Nobundo |
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| + | | gender = Male |
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+ | | level = 70 |
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| − | | faction = [[Alliance]] (Nobundo's followers and [[Kurenai]]), [[Sha'tar]] or/and [[Illidan's forces]] |
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+ | | character = [[Shaman]], [[Far Seer|Far seer]], [[Ex-paladin]] |
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+ | | affiliation = [[Exodar]], [[Alliance]], The [[Earthen Ring]] |
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| − | | homeworld = [[Draenor]] (by way of [[Argus]]) |
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| + | | occupation = Draenei [[Far Seer|far seer]], Emissary of the [[elemental spirit]]s, Alliance leader representative in the Earthen Ring {{C-inline}}, formerly a [[vindicator]] |
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| − | | leader = {{NPC||Akama||Elder Sage Akama}} (Illidan's forces/Sha'tar)<br />{{NPC||Farseer Nobundo}} (Exodar)<br />{{NPC||Arechron}} (Kurenai) |
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| + | | location = [[Crystal Hall|The Crystal Hall]], [[Exodar]] {{bc-inline}}<br />[[Rift (Maelstrom)|The Rift]], [[Maelstrom]] {{Cata-inline}} |
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| − | | language = [[Draenei (language)|Draenei]] |
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| + | :''"Everything that is... is alive."'' |
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| − | The '''Broken''', also known as '''Krokul''' in [[Draenei (language)|Draenei]],<ref name="unkBroken">http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/unBroken/index.xml</ref> are a mutated and devolved subrace of [[draenei]] who lived in [[Outland]]. They, like most of the [[orcs]], fell prey to the demons' sinister influence and were changed by the corruption. Though they lost some of their former powers, the Broken still present a clear danger to all races through Outland. The largest known faction of Broken in Outland are the '''Ashtongue tribe''' under command of the [[Draenei Elder Sage|Elder Sage]] [[Akama]]. They are allied with [[Illidan Stormrage]]. The [[Ashtongue Deathsworn|Deathsworn]] are the elite sub-faction of the tribe, blindly loyal to their leader.<ref>[[Quest:Ruse of the Ashtongue]]</ref> |
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| + | ::—The Wind's first words to Nobundo |
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| + | '''Farseer Nobundo''' is a level 70 [[shaman trainer]] located in the [[Crystal Hall]] in the [[draenei]] [[capital city]] of the [[Exodar]]. |
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| + | He is also part of the Alliance version of [[Children's Week]], where the [[Draenei Orphan]] [[Dornaa]] shows Nobundo her shamanistic powers. |
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| − | Though the draenei were thought by many to have been completely wiped out by the orcs' genocide, [[Illidan]] and his forces discovered a surviving village in Outland during their flight from [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. Their inhabitants, ruled by [[Akama]], swore allegiance to Illidan in return for his liberating them from orcish and demonic oppression.{{fact|cited as W3X 3 but this isn't a proper citation}} Having been corrupted by demonic influences, they lost some of their former draenei abilities, and their already Broken forms were further altered, causing them to become the sub-species known as the Broken draenei. |
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| + | See [[List of the Exodar NPCs]]. |
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| − | In ''The Burning Crusade'', the term "Broken" is used mainly as a racial name, though sometimes it is used to refer to the [[Ashtongue Deathsworn]]. This faction, led by [[Akama]], the [[Draenei Elder Sage|elder sage]], contains most of the Broken draenei in Outland. They are allied with [[Illidan Stormrage]], and with his [[naga]] and [[Blood elf|blood elves]]. |
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| + | ==Biography== |
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| − | It is unknown how many Broken draenei are in Outland, though there are several groups not serving Akama. [[Nobundo]] is a notable Broken draenei shaman, though he is not a follower of Akama. A number of Broken draenei serve as laborers in a crystal mine beneath the [[Exodar]], and appear to be loyal to [[Velen]]. It was speculated that this was evidence of prejudice on the part of the uncorrupted draenei, but this could be a case of physical tolerance. |
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| + | Nobundo is a former [[draenei]] [[vindicator]] and one of the most tragic heroes among the [[Broken]] of [[Outland]]. When the [[orcs]] betrayed the draenei, slowly but surely, the draenei cities such as [[Karabor]] and [[Ruins of Farahlon|Farahlon]] were destroyed by the orcs, and [[Shattrath]] was the last one left. As the Draenei prophet, [[Velen]], and many other draenei fled, volunteer Vindicators and even civilians (some with families) of Shattrath stayed behind to fight the orcs and buy the fleeing draenei some time. Their hope was that with a believable variety of people, the orcs would be tricked into thinking that they had wiped out all of the city's inhabitants. Nobundo was one of the brave [[paladins]] who stayed behind. |
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| + | During the fight, there was an odd explosion and red mist filled the air. This mist seemed to affect Nobundo's powers of the [[Light|Holy Light]], as he found that he could no longer use them. The tower which he stood on fell, and he was covered with debris. Hours passed, and he was awoken by the screams of draenei women. As he dragged himself out of the rubble, he was horrified to see the [[Lower City]] as a dumping ground for the slaughtered draenei...including women and children. From the upper ledges such as [[Aldor Rise]], they were being systematically tortured and murdered by the celebrating orcs, who them tossed the corpses down. Although he desperately wanted to help those captives, he was forced to admit that deep inside, he knew that the battle was over: Besides the fact that he was greatly outnumbered, his left leg was broken in the fall and he now had no Light powers to heal it with. He managed to crawl out of Shattrath into [[Terokkar Forest]], only to pass out and be awakened in [[Zangarmarsh]]. |
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| − | While they are referred to as "Broken", even by themselves, many, including Akama himself, still consider themselves draenei. Some are trying to find a cure to return them to their original forms. The Broken draenei are renowned for being unbeatable spies and assassins, as their warriors can [[shadowmeld]] regardless of the time of day and even while moving. Interestingly, their feet are still cloven. |
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| + | He was supposedly found by the draenei who fled, as were other draenei who survived the battle, [[Akama]] (who was in a coma), Korin, Herac, and Estes. The other four who could walk were eventually banished, due to the red mist which in the end deformed them. The "unaffected" draenei called them "Krokul" — "[[Broken]]", and for that they could never be in contact with one of the draenei again. In one final act of adding insult to injury, Nobundo's Light-blessed crystalline hammer was confiscated by a former friend, the last remaining piece of his past, and of who he once was. |
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| − | ''In Warcraft III, Akama's Tribe possessed the [[Draenei Lost Ones|Lost Ones]] physical appearance. This was before the retcon to the [[draenei]]/[[eredar]] history and the introduction of the Broken. Akama's new appearance is primarily that of a Broken draenei, although he possesses the characteristic mouth of the Lost Ones.'' |
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| + | Years passed, with some Broken devolving further into the madness of the [[Lost One]]s, or even committing suicide when this change was apparent. As for Nobundo, his sleep was always haunted by dreams of the slaughter at Shattrath City, and every day he would walk to the peak of a mountain and sit, praying, hoping, to somehow regain his mastery over the Light and that his nightmares would finally end. |
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| − | == Nobundo, a Broken draenei shaman == |
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| − | From [http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcrusade/townhall/classcombo.html Velen's Vision] |
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| − | <blockquote><p>In recent years, Velen, the noble leader of the draenei, was granted a vision...in it he saw the Broken; formerly healthy draenei who had devolved during the orcs' murderous crusade to wipe out the draenei race. According to Velen's vision, the Broken would rise to power once again and aid their displaced brethren.</p> |
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| − | <p>Velen's vision was given substance in the form of Nobundo, a one-time draenei [[Paladin|Vindicator]] who had devolved while the orcs decimated his race and tore the planet apart. Like his fellow Broken, Nobundo had lost contact with the Light, and so he ventured far into the deserts of Outland to meditate and pray for guidance.</p> |
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| − | <p>After decades of silence, an unfamiliar voice finally answered his prayers. It was not the Light that whispered to him, but the wind. The breeze spoke to him of lost truths, of the might of the elements – of the delicate balance of power embraced by the shaman.</p> |
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| − | <p>Nobundo listened eagerly and learned all he could. When he judged the time was right, he departed the desert determined to use this knowledge to help the draenei race. However, most draenei refugees greeted the sight of a Broken with skepticism and outright prejudice. Only one of the healthy draenei did not shun the Broken: the wise and perceptive Velen.</p> |
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| − | <p>Velen had heard the philosophy of the shaman before, but Nobundo revealed new truths. The elements were timeless; they stretched across the cosmos to inhabit every world they touched. With the proper training, the draenei might learn to wield this overlooked, seemingly inexhaustible source of power. |
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| − | Velen rejoiced to realize that his vision was coming to pass. Accordingly he took Nobundo with him when he and his fellow refugees took possession of the [[naaru]] satellite structure [[Exodar]] from the [[Blood Elf|blood elves]]. Thus it was that Nobundo journeyed with the draenei to the world of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]].</p> |
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| − | <p>Nobundo found that unlike the desolate wastes of Outland, Azeroth possessed abundant elemental energies. He shared his knowledge of shamanism with the draenei on Azeroth, and all who adopted its path flourished.</p> |
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| − | <p>The time for the draenei shaman to test themselves draws near, for the battle against the Burning Legion is once again at hand. And the fate not only of Azeroth, but of all worlds, hangs in the balance.</p> |
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| + | Countless times he did this, but would always go back to the Broken camps disappointed. Though one day, when his prayer was finally answered, no heavenly voice told him what to do, nor did a [[naaru]] descend from on high to aid him. No, Nobundo's prayers were answered by the [[Elemental Spirits|Wind]]. |
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| − | == Racial hatred? == |
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| − | Despite the (in most cases) accidental regression into Broken draenei, many draenei not only distrust them but despise them. Although understandable of those Broken draenei who remain corrupted or in service to the Legion, one would think that the draenei would be willing to welcome any of their people that survived the orcs' genocide. Talking with Nobundo, however, reveals a possible reason for this distrust and hatred. Broken draenei are unable to draw upon the Light's powers, being infused with fel energies. The draenei, being deeply religious, could view this in very negative context. The fact there are so many Broken draenei working in and on the Exodar is a testament to Velen's unending compassion for his people. |
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| + | As with generations of [[tauren]], [[orcs]], [[troll]]s, and countless other races, the wind revealed to Nobundo the delicate balance of nature, the powers and truth of the Five Elements and the path of the [[shaman]]. He listened eagerly, and came to understand and follow this path. |
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| − | == Other tribes == |
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| − | Other tribes of Broken draenei exist in Outland that are not part of the faction [[Ashtongue Deathsworn]]. One such group, called the [[Kurenai]], have escaped demonic influence and various slavers in [[Outland]]. Their name is Eredun and [[Draenei (language)|Draenei]] for "redeemed"; they have begun to establish relations with the [[Alliance]] and are hostile to the [[Horde]]. A group of hostile Broken draenei called the [[Murkblood]] live in the [[Underbog]] and [[Nagrand]]. Another tribe of Broken draenei include the [[Dreghood]] found on [[Hellfire Peninsula]], although some members have escaped to the [[Temple of Telhamat]] and are allied to the Alliance. There are also the [[Wastewalker tribe|Wastewalker]]s who are now enslaved in the [[Slave Pens]]. |
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| + | Invigorated by this new power, Nobundo set out to inform the draenei of his discovery, only to find that most draenei wouldn't listen to a broken. However, one draenei did listen to him: [[Velen]]. |
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| − | A tiny tribe of Broken draenei called the [[Broken Exiles]] are lead by [[Magtoor]] and live in the [[Harborage]] within the [[Swamp of Sorrows]]. They crossed the [[Dark Portal]] before it closed, together with the draenei [[Lost Ones (faction)|Lost Ones]]. Though the draenei Lost Ones went insane from homesickness, these Broken draenei did not. They are {{reputation|neutral}} to both the [[Alliance]] and [[Horde]]. Since [[patch 2.0]], emissaries from the [[Exodar]] have arrived in their village. They continue to remain {{reputation|neutral}} to the [[Horde]] out of fear of the nearby village of [[Stonard]], much to the emissaries' annoyance. |
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| + | The leader of the draenei realized that the way of the shaman, as well as the Light, was a path worth treading, and Nobundo became one of his inner circle. With his support and encouragement, Noubundo met up with him at [[Telredor]] in Zangarmarsh and introduced the shaman's path to the draenei, teaching all who were willing to listen. The shaman would eventually accompany Velen in the raid to retake the [[Exodar]], and survived the crash on [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. He remains there today, ready to share his knowledge with aspiring shamans in the service of the draenei — and now the [[Alliance]]. |
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| − | The draenei ''[[Lost One]]'' race is the name of the further devolved draenei. Some of them, as mentioned before, came to Azeroth, while others remained in Outland. |
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| − | Also see: [[draenei factions and organizations#Broken|Broken tribes]]. |
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| + | {{Cata-section}} |
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| + | [[File:CataclysmNobundo.jpg|thumb|Nobundo in the Maelstrom]] |
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| + | In addition to his role as the Draenei race's primary shaman trainer, Nobundo assists [[Thrall]] in maintaining the rift at the [[Maelstrom]]. |
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| + | Nobundo later travels to [[Mount Hyjal]], and is present to witness [[Thrall]] and [[Aggra]] become life-mates. |
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| − | == Female Broken draenei? == |
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| − | Though female Broken draenei are confirmed in lore,<ref name="unkBroken" /> ''World of Warcraft'' does not currently have any female Broken draenei model in-game. However, an unfinished model of a female Broken draenei (half of a female tauren without a head) has been found within the game files. It is un-textured as of [[patch 3.1]]. It's possible that the female draenei of the Kurenai are meant to be Broken, but use the draenei model for lack of the alternative (similar to the female taunka who use a standard tauren model). |
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| + | ==Leadership== |
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| − | In [[Shadow Wing]], a female Broken is visible in the crowd. She simply looks like a female draenei with Broken facial features. |
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| + | Currently, Farseer Nobundo leads the [[draenei]] [[shaman]] brotherhood, and also giving minor supervision to [[draenei]] [[hunter]]s. |
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| + | * [[Unbroken (story)]] |
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==Trivia== |
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| + | *Nobundo, in many ways, plays the exact same role as [[Lady Liadrin]]. Both became the first of their class, not only in their race but also in their faction, and both are the leaders of their class in their faction. Lady Liadrin leads the paladins of the Horde and Nobundo leads the Alliance shamans. Both have also played their part in [[Children's Week]] (although Lady Liadrin does not anymore after she joined [[A'dal]]). Similarly, Alliance Shaman [[Tier 9]] sets are named after Nobundo, like Horde Paladin [[Tier 9]] sets are named after Liadrin. |
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| − | *The Broken draenei model is a modification of the tauren model. They share all the same animations, as well as the same laugh. Their attack and death sounds are different, however. |
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| + | *During Nobundo's training as a shaman, he unknowningly inspired [[Akama]] to become a shaman, but the last time he saw Nobundo, Nobundo gave him something even more important: hope for the future. |
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| − | *Like the [[Humans]], [[Ogres]], and many other races, the Broken have an aggro sound. |
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| + | *During the battle with Deathwing in the nightmare caused by Iso'rath, Nobundo uses the element of water to fight off Deathwing until he is ultimately killed. |
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| − | **"Bah!" |
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Revision as of 02:47, 18 January 2012
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Broken draenei |
| Level | 70 |
| Class | Shaman, Far seer, Ex-paladin |
| Affiliation(s) | Exodar, Alliance, The Earthen Ring |
| Occupation |
Draenei far seer, Emissary of the elemental spirits, Alliance leader representative in the Earthen Ring  , formerly a vindicator |
| Location |
The Crystal Hall, Exodar  The Rift, Maelstrom  |
| Status | Alive |
- "Everything that is... is alive."
- —The Wind's first words to Nobundo
Farseer Nobundo is a level 70 shaman trainer located in the Crystal Hall in the draenei capital city of the Exodar.
He is also part of the Alliance version of Children's Week, where the Draenei Orphan Dornaa shows Nobundo her shamanistic powers.
Biography
Nobundo
Nobundo is a former draenei vindicator and one of the most tragic heroes among the Broken of Outland. When the orcs betrayed the draenei, slowly but surely, the draenei cities such as Karabor and Farahlon were destroyed by the orcs, and Shattrath was the last one left. As the Draenei prophet, Velen, and many other draenei fled, volunteer Vindicators and even civilians (some with families) of Shattrath stayed behind to fight the orcs and buy the fleeing draenei some time. Their hope was that with a believable variety of people, the orcs would be tricked into thinking that they had wiped out all of the city's inhabitants. Nobundo was one of the brave paladins who stayed behind.
During the fight, there was an odd explosion and red mist filled the air. This mist seemed to affect Nobundo's powers of the Holy Light, as he found that he could no longer use them. The tower which he stood on fell, and he was covered with debris. Hours passed, and he was awoken by the screams of draenei women. As he dragged himself out of the rubble, he was horrified to see the Lower City as a dumping ground for the slaughtered draenei...including women and children. From the upper ledges such as Aldor Rise, they were being systematically tortured and murdered by the celebrating orcs, who them tossed the corpses down. Although he desperately wanted to help those captives, he was forced to admit that deep inside, he knew that the battle was over: Besides the fact that he was greatly outnumbered, his left leg was broken in the fall and he now had no Light powers to heal it with. He managed to crawl out of Shattrath into Terokkar Forest, only to pass out and be awakened in Zangarmarsh.
He was supposedly found by the draenei who fled, as were other draenei who survived the battle, Akama (who was in a coma), Korin, Herac, and Estes. The other four who could walk were eventually banished, due to the red mist which in the end deformed them. The "unaffected" draenei called them "Krokul" — "Broken", and for that they could never be in contact with one of the draenei again. In one final act of adding insult to injury, Nobundo's Light-blessed crystalline hammer was confiscated by a former friend, the last remaining piece of his past, and of who he once was.
Years passed, with some Broken devolving further into the madness of the Lost Ones, or even committing suicide when this change was apparent. As for Nobundo, his sleep was always haunted by dreams of the slaughter at Shattrath City, and every day he would walk to the peak of a mountain and sit, praying, hoping, to somehow regain his mastery over the Light and that his nightmares would finally end.
Countless times he did this, but would always go back to the Broken camps disappointed. Though one day, when his prayer was finally answered, no heavenly voice told him what to do, nor did a naaru descend from on high to aid him. No, Nobundo's prayers were answered by the Wind.
As with generations of tauren, orcs, trolls, and countless other races, the wind revealed to Nobundo the delicate balance of nature, the powers and truth of the Five Elements and the path of the shaman. He listened eagerly, and came to understand and follow this path.
Invigorated by this new power, Nobundo set out to inform the draenei of his discovery, only to find that most draenei wouldn't listen to a broken. However, one draenei did listen to him: Velen.
The leader of the draenei realized that the way of the shaman, as well as the Light, was a path worth treading, and Nobundo became one of his inner circle. With his support and encouragement, Noubundo met up with him at Telredor in Zangarmarsh and introduced the shaman's path to the draenei, teaching all who were willing to listen. The shaman would eventually accompany Velen in the raid to retake the Exodar, and survived the crash on Azeroth. He remains there today, ready to share his knowledge with aspiring shamans in the service of the draenei — and now the Alliance.
Cataclysm
Nobundo in the Maelstrom
In addition to his role as the Draenei race's primary shaman trainer, Nobundo assists Thrall in maintaining the rift at the Maelstrom.
Nobundo later travels to Mount Hyjal, and is present to witness Thrall and Aggra become life-mates.
Leadership
Currently, Farseer Nobundo leads the draenei shaman brotherhood, and also giving minor supervision to draenei hunters.
Sources
- Unbroken (story)
Trivia
- Nobundo, in many ways, plays the exact same role as Lady Liadrin. Both became the first of their class, not only in their race but also in their faction, and both are the leaders of their class in their faction. Lady Liadrin leads the paladins of the Horde and Nobundo leads the Alliance shamans. Both have also played their part in Children's Week (although Lady Liadrin does not anymore after she joined A'dal). Similarly, Alliance Shaman Tier 9 sets are named after Nobundo, like Horde Paladin Tier 9 sets are named after Liadrin.
- During Nobundo's training as a shaman, he unknowningly inspired Akama to become a shaman, but the last time he saw Nobundo, Nobundo gave him something even more important: hope for the future.
- During the battle with Deathwing in the nightmare caused by Iso'rath, Nobundo uses the element of water to fight off Deathwing until he is ultimately killed.
External links
da:Nobundo
| Preceded by: Unknown |
Position: Alliance representative of the Earthen Ring |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |