 Anduin Llane Wrynn | |
|---|---|
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| Title | <Prince of Stormwind> |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Human |
| Level | 5 |
| Class | Priest |
| Affiliation(s) | Kingdom of Stormwind, Alliance, House of Wrynn |
| Occupation | Prince (Heir) of Stormwind |
| Location | Stormwind Keep |
| Status | Alive |
| Relative(s) |
Landen (great-great grandfather) Adamant and Varia (great-grandparents) Llane (grandfather) Varian (father) Tiffin (mother, deceased) Jaina Proudmoore ("aunt/auntie") Magni Bronzebeard ("uncle") |
| Mentor(s) | Velen, Varian Wrynn, Bolvar Fordragon, Valeera Sanguinar |
Crown Prince Anduin Llane Wrynn[1] is the heir to the throne of Stormwind. He is named for two venerated figures of Stormwind history: the legendary Anduin Lothar[2] and his grandfather King Llane.
Biography
The Boy King
Anduin in the Trading Card Game.
During the time of renewed tranquility after the Second War King Varian Wrynn was wed to a young, beautiful woman named Tiffin Ellerian in a pre-arranged marriage and conceived a son, Anduin, named for Lothar. After the dust had settled from the Third War, Varian journeyed to Theramore to speak with Lady Jaina Proudmoore regarding Horde/Alliance relations. En route, he was abducted by the Defias who had been told of his diplomatic trip through a spy rumored to live within the Kingdom of Stormwind itself. Shortly after King Varian was kidnapped, Bolvar Fordragon was made Regent-Lord of Stormwind and vowed to find and rescue King Varian at any cost. Lady Prestor also became a royal advisor, and convinced Highlord Bolvar to have King Varian's 10-year-old son, Anduin Wrynn, crowned King of Stormwind, though the actual power remained in Fordragon's hands until either Varian was returned or Anduin reached the age of ascension.[3]
From the WoW manual
"King Anduin is as wise a ruler as any ten-year-old has a right to be. Recently his father, King Varian Wrynn, went missing under suspicious circumstances while en route to a diplomatic summit at Theramore Isle. At the behest of the royal councilor, Lady Prestor, young Anduin was given the crown so that order could be preserved within the kingdom of Stormwind. Though few citizens are aware that their true king has been missing for so long, Anduin does the best he can to allay their fears. It is widely held that the boy will grow to become a shrewd leader one day."[3]
Return of the Kings
Prince Anduin Wrynn
A massive ceremony was later held in Stormwind to welcome home their king (later proven to be a weaker version of Varian that Lady Prestor could use as a puppet ruler). However, the Varian that returned was arrogant, frivolous, and markedly interested in Katrana Prestor. The people of Stormwind had only been informed that Defias had ransomed the king, a ransom paid with a painful new tax. Upon his return, however, Varian seemed concerned only with spending more of his people's money, leaving affairs of state by the wayside. Anduin Wrynn was distressed by his father's change.
A few days later in Stormwind City, King Magni Bronzebeard was on a visit and was discussing war plans against the orcs and Dark Iron dwarves with King "Varian" and Bolvar Fordragon. However, Varian Wrynn was counseled by Lady Katrana Prestor to not send troops to help the dwarves fight against the dark irons. King Magni left disappointed in Varian's subservience to Lady Prestor's wishes and his dishonorable demeanor. While going to the Deeprun Tram, Magni was met by the young Prince Anduin Wrynn the first time who told the dwarven king he too suspected something amiss about his "father".
Some time later, as Anduin was practicing his archery with his "father" and inquired him how he was kidnapped by the Defias, and wondered how he came in the hands of the Naga for a ransom, to which his father told him his past was blank and he could not recall any events. Later Anduin, Varian, Bolvar, and Lady Prestor were riding horseback outside Stormwind through the countryside with Anduin trying to implore his father to listen to Stormwind's problems, but before he could elaborate, his horse was purposely roused by an unknown assailant causing Anduin to lose control and tumble over a ledge, Varian swiftly caught Anduin, and upon making physical contact, his mind is enveloped with a flashback of past events. Anduin, embracing his father, lost any doubts about him being an imposter. Varian started to tell Bolvar, Anduin, and Lady Prestor about his visions until Lady Prestor touched him and remarked how astonished she was by his nobility. Bolvar surmised that Varian becomes befuddled when around her and loses his honor and respect for others and becomes more anxious in discovering the secrets of Varian's abduction and sudden return knowing this would lead to trouble.
One day, the other Varian - Lo'Gosh - and his friends marched through the gates of Stormwind. Katrana Prestor hastily gathered soldiers only to have the other Varian tell her that she was disobeying the chain of command and was not in charge of Stormwind. Entering Stormwind Keep, Lo'Gosh declared Katrana's masquerade was over and called her by her true name: Onyxia.
Corruption Ends
Anduin threatened by Onyxia.
Revealing her dragon form and transforming multiple guards into dragonspawn, Lo'Gosh and his allies began battle in the great hall of Stormwind Keep. The arrival of Highlord Bolvar Fordragon along with Anduin greatly aided them in securing the keep but Reginald Windsor was killed moments later by Onyxia. Anduin, surprised by seeing two Varians, urged them to stop fighting to face the true threat, the brood mother Onyxia. The great dragon snatched Anduin and teleported them to her lair daring Varian to follow suit. Regrouping with his friends Varian was left to grieve the loss of his son and told his friends the final battle would end in Onyxia's Lair.
Leading an assault against Onyxia, both Varians engaged her in battle. Weapons and magic clashed with her numerous dragonkin with both sides determined to win. Becoming desperate to end the fight, Onyxia began casting the spell she was going to use on Alcaz Island to kill Lo'Gosh, but Lo'Gosh's double responded by stepping in front of the blast, saying he should die because Lo'Gosh was the embodiment of the true Varian. Not willing to sacrifice his double, Lo'Gosh leapt alongside his other self hoping to save him. The magic spell became disrupted by having the two Varians in the spell, and after a moment of silence Varian emerged, his two halves fused back together. Onyxia desperately tries to incinerate him, but Varian swiftly reached Onyxia's head and impaled her. With Onyxia dead, Varian reunited with his son and friends, telling them their long and noble deeds will be rewarded and Stormwind has been reborn with a new hope for the future.
Theramore Peace Summit
While taking a tour of Kalimdor, Varian was asked by Jaina Proudmoore to meet with the orc Warchief Thrall so that they may discuss plans to ease tensions between the Horde and Alliance. Varian however, was still wary of orcs for their role in Stormwind's destruction during the first war and didn't trust them to be true allies. Though he was content with just Stormwind and the Horde no longer being in a state of open war and reluctant to enforce such a peace, he was convinced by Anduin and Valeera to attend citing that a human-orc alliance may benefit Stormwind’s prosperity.
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
During the Wrath of the Lich King Beta test, the only change to the Stormwind Throne Room was the addition of the throne itself. Anduin stood in front of it at his usual spot. Later Anduin got the title <Prince of Stormwind> and stood at the side of his father, who has returned from his long absence.
The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm
Varian and Anduin bond over a hunt.
Anduin witnesses King Magni's petrification.
For a long time Anduin has longed for peace. He longs for a reprieve from the countless deaths and casualties taken from war and natural disasters. Unfortunately, this sometimes puts him at odds with his father’s aggressive nature, which threatens to throw their kingdom into more conflict and war. Though Anduin is wary of Varian's violent outbursts, he understands that his father is a just man who wants to protect the Alliance's interests, and that he needs compassion for the burdens he has to undertake to make the decisions of a leader. Burdens he realizes that he too will inherit some day.
Although his archery and dagger throwing skills are superb, Anduin has no talent for martial training or handling heavy weapons, unlike his father. Despite this, Varian wants for him to become a warrior. Anduin follows a pacifist philosophy and is more compassionate and understanding; concerned more with the preservation of life. Though not considered weak by his father, he is considered soft. King Varian allows him to spend more time in Theramore under the guidance of Jaina Proudmoore while Varian tries to figure out how to deal with the aggressive outbursts evoked from his Lo'Gosh personality.
He later spends time in Ironforge, where to his chagrin, he quickly figures out that Varian hopes training with the dwarves could toughen him up. During his time in Ironforge, Anduin also discovered his true calling in life: to be a priest devoted to the tenets of the Holy Light. For those who know Anduin well, this discipline is a perfect fit for the prince, who has consistently proven himself to be compassionate and thoughtful. While there, Anduin also witnesses first hand, the destruction of the Cataclysm as earthquakes wreaked havoc in Khaz Modan, leading to the deaths of one of his friends, Aerin. In order to stop the earthquakes, King Magni used the Ulduar tablets and was cursed with petrification. Anduin was present to represent Stormwind, and other than the dwarves and gnomes present, he was the only human to be invited.
In the wake of King Magni’s petrification, Moira Thaurissan returned to Ironforge to claim the throne. Backed by the Dark Iron clan, Moira ruled Ironforge arrogantly and with an iron fist. She held all the people of Ironforge hostage, including Prince Anduin Wrynn, who was there as a Stormwind diplomat that would aid the dwarves in such troubling times. Anduin escaped Ironforge using a 
[Hearthstone] given to him by Jaina Proudmoore, teleporting him to Theramore where he met Baine Bloodhoof. At Theramore, he and Baine discussed their problems and their similar situations of being sons of leaders. Through their discussion, both discovered new insights on the difference between right and wrong and what it means to be a leader. Near the end of their discussions, Anduin gave Baine the great mace Fearbreaker. Anduin's reasons behind it were 'it had chosen Baine, as it had chosen Anduin before hand.'
When Anduin heard Varian and eighteen SI:7 operatives were on a mission to liberate Ironforge and assassinate Moira Thaurissan, Anduin rushed back to Ironforge to convince Varian to spare Moira’s life. Just before Varian was about to execute Moira, Anduin intervened and urged him that it would be better to guide Moira to be a better leader rather than to just execute her. Despite Moira being a tyrant who held the city hostage, she was still the legitimate heir to the throne and killing her would only put the succession of Ironforge into question, thus leading to more chaos and conflict. Where as if she lived; through her and her son, all dwarven clans can unite. Varian slowly agreed but was also conflicted as Moira had caused so much chaos and had already threatened the safety of his son. Varian agreed to spare Moira’s life but stipulated that if Moira was to be a leader and unite the dwarves, then she’d have to earn her crown by earning her people's respect. In order to take into account the opinions of all dwarves, Varian called for the formation of the Council of Three Hammers. Both father and son hugged and reconciled while the populace of Ironforge applauded King Varian’s decision.[4]
Wolfheart
Anduin journeyed with his father to a summit of the Alliance delegates in Darnassus. Upon arriving in the middle of the banquet; his father started deprecating Genn Greymane and the rest of Gilneas for abandoning the Alliance in their hour of need during the Third War. During Varian's chiding, Malfurion noticed Velen's sudden interest in the young prince. When his father abruptly retired to his guest chambers, Anduin was inadvertently left behind and was found talking with Velen about the Light. Their discussion however was interrupted when the young prince's personal guards noticed he didn't retire with them and came to retrieve him. It was later that night, while the prophet was meditating in the Temple Gardens, that Anduin approached him again, wondering if they could resume their discussion.
After reflecting on his discussion with Velen, he was certain that the Light had a plan for him but knew that Varian's willful and overprotective nature was holding him back. It was after Anduin overheard the argument between Malfurion and Varian, that he made his decision and informed his father about his choice to leave, stating that he wanted to pursue whatever destiny the Light was drawing him to. When he felt that he couldn’t get his father to listen to him, Anduin started to leave. Varian, in a fit of anger and desperation, grabbed his son's arm, hurting him in the process. Though he loves his father, this violent act has caused Anduin to be wary of him. Varian then suggested to Anduin that he should study with Archbishop Benedictus, in order to get his son to stay in Stormwind, but the young prince declined, stating that Benedictus was not right for what he needed to learn, and that he needed to go elsewhere, as previously informed by High Priest Rohan, and that elsewhere was with the prophet Velen.
After a final plea by King Varian, Anduin said his good-byes and headed towards the Temple Gardens to inform Velen of his decision. After making sure that the young prince was certain of his choice, Velen offered to take Anduin under his wing and noted that he has a great destiny ahead of him within the Light. After the battle for Ashenvale, Anduin sends a message to Varian to let him know that he will return to Stormwind City after his journey with Velen is completed.[5]
Blood of Our Fathers
Anduin returned to Stormwind for Remembrance Day, only to find his father in the throne room shouting at a group of nobles. Disappointed that his father was still ruled by his temper, Anduin left the throne room. He was reunited with his father shortly thereafter by Archbishop Benedictus, who had arranged a meeting for them at Tiffin’s grave at Stormwind City Cemetery. Having been reminded of their love for Tiffin and of family, the bad blood between father and son soon faded away. Varian apologized to Anduin for being so blind in not recognizing the man Anduin has become, recognizing Anduin's strengths and giving him his mother's locket.
Their tender reunion was cut short by the arrival of a group of Twilight's Hammer assassins that had followed them to the cemetery, intent on killing both king and prince. The pair fought back, with Anduin using the Light to bolster and protect his father. However, the last of the assassins managed to summon a massive drakonid as he died, which eventually overcame Varian's defenses and nearly killed him. With his father dying, Anduin conjured a barrier to protect them and dispelled the drakonid's defensive magic, allowing Varian to use the last of his strength to slay the beast. As Varian lay dying, he told Anduin that he loved him, that he was proud of him, and not to mourn him as this had always been his fate. Though Marcus Jonathan and Jaina Proudmoore wanted to take Anduin to a more secure location, Anduin refused to leave his father. Praying to the Light, he infused his father’s body with an influx of divine energy and saved his life.
In his Remembrance Day speech that evening, Varian stated that though in the past they relied on strength and steel to forge their destiny, a time would come when leaders would need to be healers instead of warriors: those who mend instead of those who break. Anduin watched his father with pride and love as his words stirred the hearts of their people.[6]
In World of Warcraft
Anduin in Catacylsm
As soon as Alliance players reach level 84, a quest chain leading to the Twilight Highlands opens up, revolving around the Twilight's Hammer and the player's and Anduin's discovery of a traitor in the Stormwind Keep throne room. He is directly involved in the following quests:
[84] My Son, the Prince- Complete all of:
- [84] Rallying the Fleet & [84] Missing Parts
- [84] Twilight Investigation & [84] The Usual Suspects
- Complete all of:
- [84] Peasant Problems & [84] Unholy Cow
- [84] He's Holding Out on Us
- [84] Expert Opinion
- [84] A Villain Unmasked
[84] 
Personality
Although only a teenager, Stormwind's prince, Anduin, has persevered through numerous trials and tribulations, such as being kidnapped by the scheming black dragon Onyxia. His greatest challenge, however, might lie in his relationship with Varian. Anduin is no stranger to his father's love and affection, but he is constantly wary of sudden outbursts from Varian's violent, gladiatorial side. Anduin has also struggled against his father's insistence that he become a warrior. Events just prior to the Cataclysm signaled a new chapter in Anduin's life. While undergoing martial training in the dwarven bastion of Ironforge, Anduin witnessed as Moira Thaurissan—the estranged daughter of the late King Magni Bronzebeard—held the city hostage with a contingent of Dark Iron dwarves. Despite being the legal heir to Ironforge, she drew the ire of Varian for her heavy-handed tactics. Before long, the king and a team of SI:7 agents infiltrated the city, intent on killing the brash dwarf heiress. Only through Anduin's wise and resolute intervention did Varian stay his hand and spare Moira's life, thus averting a political disaster that might have ignited a dwarven civil war.
During his time in Ironforge, Anduin also discovered his true calling in life: to be a priest devoted to the tenets of the Holy Light. For those who know Anduin well, this discipline is a perfect fit for the prince, who has consistently proven himself to be compassionate and thoughtful. No longer the child-prince of Stormwind from years past, Anduin is fast becoming his own man with the courage to speak up for what he believes in. He does not share Varian's outright hatred and mistrust of the Horde. On one occasion, he even imparted sage advice to the tauren chieftain Baine Bloodhoof after the death of his father, Cairne. Yet in Azeroth's current state of turmoil, it is unknown whether Anduin's destiny with the Light will proceed on its current course, or whether his path will take a different turn.[7]
Age
Lore-wise, Anduin Wrynn was ten when the original World of Warcraft game was released. However, given the time change taken into account by the release of Wrath of the Lich King, he would be 12 years of age. [Anduin Wrynn's Gold Coin] fished from the Dalaran fountain has the flavor text "I wish I would grow up, it feels like I've been 10 for years."
Stormrage, whose action takes place sometime after the fall of the Lich King, claims that he is not quite thirteen.
According to The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm and Wolfheart, which takes place after the Shattering, Anduin Wrynn is thirteen years old.[8]
Quotes
- Greeting
- Greetings citizen.
- Hi there. Have you heard any news of my father? (Removed in 3.0.2 with the return of his father.)
- Enjoying your stay in Stormwind?
- Hello. Have you come to speak with my father?
- Escorting the Prince
- Keep your eyes open for anything suspicious.
- I'm glad you're here.
- Something strange is happening in Stormwind...
- We'll get to the bottom of this.
World of Warcraft: The Comic
- "The druid was injured in my service and I will protect him with my life! To reach him, monsters, you'll have to go through me!"
- "Meeting Thrall would be great, dad. From what I've heard... He's extraordinary. And isn't establishing peace something a king should do? If he can?"
- "Why waste your warriors and resources in battle when a few words will bring you greater profit?" (Said to Garrosh Hellscream during the summit at Theramore)
- "You're anxious to return to Stormwind? But there's so much to discuss here that may ensure our kingdom's future peace and prosperity."
Trivia
- Like his namesake, Anduin Lothar, Anduin's name is identical to that of the famous river Anduin in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth.
- Prior to Cataclysm, Anduin was the only child in the game with voiced dialogue.
- In Anduin's quarters hangs only one picture: a portrait of Queen Tiffin holding Anduin, likely painted not long before her death.
- Anduin calls Jaina Proudmoore "Aunt Jaina", and freely accepts hugs from her.
- When Anduin stays in Ironforge, Magni Bronzebeard asks him to call him "uncle".
- It seems the friendship between Anduin and Baine has replaced the Jaina and Thrall's friendship that helped keep peace between the two factions, now that Thrall is no longer the Warchief.
- The statistics in Lands of Conflict for Anduin Wrynn actually refer to former king Varian Wrynn.
Gallery
Anduin's old model
King Anduin in a previous build of WotLK.
King Anduin Wrynn (RPG)
Anduin as a baby in his mother's arms.
- VarianTiffinAnduin.JPG
Anduin with his parents.
Anduin with his bow.
Anduin on a hunt.
Patch changes
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): New model and voice.
- Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Now titled "Prince of Stormwind" instead of King, a line of dialogue removed.
References
- ^ Lands of Conflict, 46
- ^ Flashback
- ^ a b World of Warcraft manual, pg 170
- ^ The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm
- ^ Wolfheart
- ^ Blood of Our Fathers
- ^ Anduin Wrynn: Then and Now
- ^ The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm by Christie Golden - Pg. 268
External links
| Preceded by: Varian Wrynn (as King) |
Position: Ruler of Stormwind (as King under regency of Bolvar Fordragon) |
Succeeded by: Varian Wrynn (as King) |
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