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The [[trolls]] draw power for their [[voodoo]] magics by performing rituals and invoking the '''Primal Gods''', '''Old Gods''',<ref>''[[Magic & Mayhem]]'', 22</ref> '''forest spirits''', and '''ancestral spirits''': their '''Loa''' spirits and gods.
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Loa spirits are more powerful than the [[elemental]]s, but not as powerful as gods.<ref>''[[Magic & Mayhem]]'', 46</ref> Supposedly, these spirits are mighty entities that grant the faithful extraordinary powers. By calling upon these voodoo spirits, the [[shadow hunter]] gains special blessings with which he can combat darkness and help those in need. The abilities granted vary according to the Loa the shadow hunter calls upon.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 68</ref> Almost any being who has died and transcended death can be worshiped as a loa, including Forsaken [[shadow ascendant]]s.
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The [[shadow hunter]]s' faith and communion with the Loa gods grants them shadow and healing magic, and other abilities. Shadow Hunters learn magic that hinders enemies and aids allies, gaining a unique mix of spells that delve into the more occult aspects of the Loa.
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===Jin'do the Hexxer===
  
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'''Jin'do the Hexxer''' was a troll [[Witch Doctor]] inside [[Zul'Gurub]]. He was not considered a [[High Priest]] and did not give [[Hakkar the Soulflayer]] any specific abilities.
  
   
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The five high priests in [[Zul'Gurub]] each have a corresponding Primal God. [[High Priestess Mar'li]] worships [[Shadra]], [[High Priest Thekal]] worships [[Shirvallah]], [[High Priestess Arlokk]] worships [[Bethekk]], [[High Priestess Jeklik]] worships [[Hir'eek]] and [[High Priest Venoxis]] worships [[Hethiss]].
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Several years after the defeat of Hakkar in Zul'Gurub the '''Shade of the Hexxer''' attempted to revive the forces of [[Zul'Gurub]].
  
   
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The three high prophets in [[Gundrak]] each have a corresponding Primal God. [[Gal'darah]] worships [[Akali]], [[Moorabi]] worships [[Mam'toth]] and [[Slad'ran]] worships [[Sseratus]].
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During the quest {{quest|Be Raptor}} the player controls [[Ohgan'aka]] and attempts to escape from Zul'Gurub, only to be confronted by Jin'do near the exit. Like any good villain, Jin'do explains his plans in great detail before allowing the hero to escape; it is revealed that he is trying to summon [[Hakkar]] and needs Ohgan'aka for this task. He threatens to destroy you but instead evicts you from Ohgan'aka's body and challenges you to come back at a later time.
  
   
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==The troll pantheon (Loa gods)==
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During the quest {{quest|Backdoor Dealings}}, players observe a conversation between Jin'do and [[Zanzil the Outcast]]. It seems Jin'do has recovered the bodies of [[High Priestess Jeklik]] and [[High Priest Venoxis]] and, knowing Zanzil's talent for raising the dead, has come to him to help resurrect them. Though agents of the [[Zandalar Tribe]] attempted to stop both rituals, their efforts failed and Venoxis was successfully restored to life. Nevertheless the agents entered Zul'Gurub and destroyed Jeklik's body, preventing her resurrection.
 
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All trolls worship a pantheon of primal forces; a sacred animal represents each aspect of the pantheon.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 89</ref>
   
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===Amani Loas===
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The trolls of Zul'Aman worship primal beings they call the Forest Gods.<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 115</ref>
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*{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Ula-tek]], Goddess of Serpents. {{RPG-inline}} (Never stated to be a Loa)
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Later in Zul'Gurub Jin'do, now Godbreaker, is wrestling Hakkar into submission, holding him by spirit chains, stripping out his power into himself. The only way to stop the invincible Jin'do now is to release the captive upon the captor.<ref>[http://wow.joystiq.com/2011/02/26/patch-4-1-ptr-running-the-new-5-man-heroic-zulgurub/| WoW Insider: Running the new 5-man heroic Zul'Gurub]</ref>
  
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*{{RaceIconExt|Bear}} [[Nalorakk]], the [[Bear]]. {{Bc-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Eagle}} [[Akil'zon]], the [[Eagle]]. {{Bc-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Dragonhawk}} [[Jan'alai]], the [[Dragonhawk]]. {{Bc-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Lynx}} [[Halazzi]], the [[Lynx]]. {{Bc-inline}}
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===Bloodscalp Totemic spirits===
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*{{RaceIconExt|Crocolisk}} [[Mahamba]], the Water Spirit. {{Cata-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Gorilla}} [[Tsul'Kalu]], the Earth Spirit. {{Cata-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Lion}} [[Pogeyan]], the Fire Spirit. {{Cata-inline}}
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===Darkspear Loas===
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*{{RaceIconExt|Bwonsamdi}} [[Bwonsamdi]], the Guardian of the Dead. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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Originally part of the Gurubashi Empire, the Darkspear also continue to worship many of the Gurubashi loa.<ref>[[Ask CDev|Ask CDev - Round 1]]</ref>
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===Drakkari Loas===
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*{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Sseratus]], the [[Serpent]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|SpiritLeopard}} [[Har'koa]], the [[Snow Leopard|Snow leopard]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Bear}} [[Rhunok]], the Arctic [[Bear]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Hakkar}} [[Quetz'lun]], the [[Wind serpent]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Mammoth}} [[Mam'toth]], the [[Mammoth]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Rhino}} [[Akali]], the [[Rhino]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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===Drakkari Gods===
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Although part of the Troll Pantheon, they are apparently gods and not Loas.
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Dubra'Jin]] {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Zim'Abwa]] {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Zim'Rhuk]], the Wise One. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Zim'Torga]], the Mother of Prosperity. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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===Gurubashi Loas===
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*{{RaceIconExt|Hakkar}} [[Hakkar the Soulflayer|Hakkar]], Blood God, and his [[Avatar of Hakkar|avatar]].
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*{{RaceIconExt|Spider}} [[Shadra]], the [[Spider]], God of Spiders, Mother of Venom, Silk Dancer, Death's Love.
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*{{RaceIconExt|Tiger}} [[Shirvallah]], the [[Tiger]].
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*{{RaceIconExt|Panther}} [[Bethekk]], the [[Panther]].
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*{{RaceIconExt|Bat}} [[Hir'eek]], the [[Bat]].
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*{{RaceIconExt|Snake}} [[Hethiss]], the [[Snake]].
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===Sandfury Loas===
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*{{RaceIconExt|Tiger}} [[Kimbul]], God of Tigers, Lord of beasts, King of Cats, the Prey's Doom.
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Mueh'zala]], God of Death, Father of Sleep, Son of Time, the Night's Friend.
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===Vilebranch Loas===
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*{{RaceIconExt|Eagle}} [[Akil'darah]], the [[eagle]] spirit of the [[Hinterlands]]. {{Cata-inline}}
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===Zandalar Loas===
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*{{RaceIcon|UndeadTroll|Male}} [[Zanza the Restless|Zanza]], worshiped by the [[Zandalar Tribe]].
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*{{RaceIconExt|Raptor}} [[Gonk]] the Great Hunter, is an ancient spirit in [[Zandalarian]] tales. {{cata-inline}}
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===Shadowhunter Loas===
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Legba]], Loa of Speed. {{RPG-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Lukou]], Loa of Healing and Respite. {{RPG-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Ogoun]], Loa of War. {{RPG-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Dambala]], Loa of serpents and treachery. {{RPG-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Samedi]], Loa of the cemeteries and the restful sleep of the dead. {{RPG-inline}}
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*{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Shango]], Controller of the Realm of Storms. {{RPG-inline}}
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===Worshipped as Loas===
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The trolls respect and believe the following to be loas, however the the veracity of this is unknown
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* {{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} [[Shadow ascendant]]s {{RPG-inline}}
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* {{RaceIconExt|Wisp}} [[Wisps]]
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* [[Ancient Guardian]]s of the [[Night Elves]]
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** {{RaceIconExt|Wisp}} [[Aessina]]
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** {{RaceIconExt|Aviana}} [[Aviana]]
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** {{RaceIcon|Cenarian|Male}} [[Cenarius]]
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** {{RaceIconExt|Goldrinn}} [[Goldrinn]]
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** {{RaceIconExt|Malorne}} [[Malorne]]
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** {{RaceIconExt|TurtleAncient}} [[Tortolla]]
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==Servitors of the Loas==
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===High priests===
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*{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|Panther}} [[High Priestess Arlokk|Arlokk]], high priestess of [[Bethekk]].
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*{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll}} [[High Priest Hawinni|Hawinni]], high priest of [[Quetz'lun]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|Gargoyle}} [[High Priestess Jeklik|Jeklik]], high priestess of [[Hir'eek]].
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*{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|Panther}} [[High Priestess Kilnara|Kilnara]], high priestess of [[Bethekk]]. {{Cata-inline}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend}} [[High Priestess Mar'li|Mar'li]], high priestess of [[Shadra]].
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*{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}} [[High Priest Mu'funu|Mu'funu]], high priest of [[Quetz'lun]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Tiger}} [[High Priest Thekal|Thekal]], high priest of [[Shirvallah]].
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*{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Female}} [[High Priestess Tua-Tua|Tua-Tua]], high priestess of [[Quetz'lun]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[High Priest Venoxis|Venoxis]], high priest of [[Hethiss]].
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===High prophets===
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*{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Rhino}} [[Gal'darah]], high prophet of [[Akali]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Mammoth}} [[Moorabi]], high prophet of [[Mam'toth]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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*{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Slad'ran]], high prophet of [[Sseratus]]. {{Wotlk-inline}}
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==Speculation==
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*From the conversation you have with [[Zen'tabra]] in the troll starting zone, it can be assumed that the Loa, or at least the Primal Loa like [[Gonk]], either reside in or have access to the [[Emerald Dream]].
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*Similarities with the [[Ancient Guardian]]s, such as being animal-based demigods, and their residence within the Emerald Dream, leads to speculation that they might be the same type of [[Eternal]].
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*[[Sen'jin]] has been hinted at in [[Vol'jin]]s short story ''[[The Judgment]]'' to possibly be among the loa.
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==Inspiration==
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The names of the Loa gods are inspired by the true Haitian Vodoun Lwa. Some of their attributes are correct also, but others are pure creative license.
   
 
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Revision as of 21:33, 8 July 2011

The trolls draw power for their voodoo magics by performing rituals and invoking the Primal Gods, Old Gods,[1] forest spirits, and ancestral spirits: their Loa spirits and gods.

Loa spirits are more powerful than the elementals, but not as powerful as gods.[2] Supposedly, these spirits are mighty entities that grant the faithful extraordinary powers. By calling upon these voodoo spirits, the shadow hunter gains special blessings with which he can combat darkness and help those in need. The abilities granted vary according to the Loa the shadow hunter calls upon.[3] Almost any being who has died and transcended death can be worshiped as a loa, including Forsaken shadow ascendants.

The shadow hunters' faith and communion with the Loa gods grants them shadow and healing magic, and other abilities. Shadow Hunters learn magic that hinders enemies and aids allies, gaining a unique mix of spells that delve into the more occult aspects of the Loa.

The five high priests in Zul'Gurub each have a corresponding Primal God. High Priestess Mar'li worships Shadra, High Priest Thekal worships Shirvallah, High Priestess Arlokk worships Bethekk, High Priestess Jeklik worships Hir'eek and High Priest Venoxis worships Hethiss.

The three high prophets in Gundrak each have a corresponding Primal God. Gal'darah worships Akali, Moorabi worships Mam'toth and Slad'ran worships Sseratus.

The troll pantheon (Loa gods)

All trolls worship a pantheon of primal forces; a sacred animal represents each aspect of the pantheon.[4]

Amani Loas

The trolls of Zul'Aman worship primal beings they call the Forest Gods.[5]

Bloodscalp Totemic spirits

Darkspear Loas

Originally part of the Gurubashi Empire, the Darkspear also continue to worship many of the Gurubashi loa.[6]

Drakkari Loas

Drakkari Gods

Although part of the Troll Pantheon, they are apparently gods and not Loas.

Gurubashi Loas

Sandfury Loas

  • IconSmall Tiger Kimbul, God of Tigers, Lord of beasts, King of Cats, the Prey's Doom.
  • IconSmall Unknown Mueh'zala, God of Death, Father of Sleep, Son of Time, the Night's Friend.

Vilebranch Loas

Zandalar Loas

Shadowhunter Loas

Icon-RPG This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.
  • IconSmall Unknown Legba, Loa of Speed. Icon-RPG
  • IconSmall Unknown Lukou, Loa of Healing and Respite. Icon-RPG
  • IconSmall Unknown Ogoun, Loa of War. Icon-RPG
  • IconSmall Serpent Dambala, Loa of serpents and treachery. Icon-RPG
  • IconSmall Unknown Samedi, Loa of the cemeteries and the restful sleep of the dead. Icon-RPG
  • IconSmall Unknown Shango, Controller of the Realm of Storms. Icon-RPG

Worshipped as Loas

The trolls respect and believe the following to be loas, however the the veracity of this is unknown

Servitors of the Loas

High priests

High prophets

Speculation

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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
  • From the conversation you have with Zen'tabra in the troll starting zone, it can be assumed that the Loa, or at least the Primal Loa like Gonk, either reside in or have access to the Emerald Dream.
  • Similarities with the Ancient Guardians, such as being animal-based demigods, and their residence within the Emerald Dream, leads to speculation that they might be the same type of Eternal.
  • Sen'jin has been hinted at in Vol'jins short story The Judgment to possibly be among the loa.

Inspiration

The names of the Loa gods are inspired by the true Haitian Vodoun Lwa. Some of their attributes are correct also, but others are pure creative license.

References

 
  1. ^ Magic & Mayhem, 22
  2. ^ Magic & Mayhem, 46
  3. ^ Horde Player's Guide, 68
  4. ^ Dark Factions, 89
  5. ^ Lands of Conflict, 115
  6. ^ Ask CDev - Round 1

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