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+ | |name = Shannox |
| + | |image = Shannox.png |
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| − | | leader = [[Kalecgos]] {{Cata-inline}} <br/> Formerly; [[Malygos|Malygos the Spell-Weaver]] |
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| + | |race = Flamewaker |
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| − | | capital = [[Nexus|The Nexus]] |
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| + | |creature = |
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| − | | homeworld = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] |
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+ | |type = Boss |
| + | |level = ?? |
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| − | | breath = Frost, Ice, Arcane |
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| + | |location = [[Firelands]] |
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| − | | character = [[Arcanist]], [[Paladin]] (Dragons), [[Warrior]], [[Rogue]], [[Hunter]], [[Scout]], [[Gladiator]], [[Priest]] (dragonspawn)<ref name="LoM 116">''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 116.</ref>, [[Scalebane]], [[Wyrmkin]] |
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| + | |faction=Combat |
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| − | | height = Varies by species and age |
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| + | |health = 24,050,000 |
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| − | | language = [[Draconic]], [[Common]]<ref name="LoM 119">''Lands of Mystery'', 119.</ref> |
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| + | |instance=Firelands |
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| − | | slang = Any, usually [[Darnassian]], [[Dwarven]], [[Goblin]], [[Thalassian]]<ref name="LoM 119"/> |
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| − | | faction = [[Neutral]], [[Hostile]] |
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| − | | alignment = Usually [[lawful neutral]]<ref>''Lands of Mystery'', 121.</ref> |
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| − | | location = [[Borean Tundra]] |
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| − | *[[Beryl Point]] |
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| − | *[[Coldarra]] |
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| − | [[Dragonblight]] |
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| − | *[[Azure Dragonshrine]] |
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| − | *[[Moonrest Gardens]] |
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| − | Other |
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| − | *[[Azure Front]], [[Crystalsong Forest|Crystalsong]] |
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| − | *[[Lake Mennar]], [[Azshara]] |
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| − | *[[Mazthoril]], [[Winterspring]] |
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| + | :"''The ferocious flamewakers of [[Firelands]] are terrifying enough, but Shannox has brought companions to his side in defense of the Firelands. This mighty hunter will require that you find a way to deal with his blazing pets before he burns you to a crisp.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2682944#blog Patch 4.2 Preview: The Firelands]</ref>'' |
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| + | The flamewakers are among the most feared elemental guardians in the Firelands. Shannox is no exception. Serving as the chief hunter and kennel master of Ragnaros' [[hell hound]]s, Shannox patrols the elemental realm with his two most ferocious beasts: [[#Riplimb|Riplimb]] and [[#Rageface|Rageface]]. <ref>[[Encounter Journal]]</ref> |
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| − | [[File:blue dragon.jpg|thumb|Blue drake]] |
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| − | [[File:Drakeart.png|thumb|right|Blue drake concept art]] |
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| − | [[File:BluedragonWCA.jpg|thumb|right|A blue dragon from ''[[Warcraft Adventures]]''.]] |
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| + | ==Abilities== |
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| − | ''The '''blue dragonflight''', ruled by [[Malygos]], the lord of magic, was all but devastated by the evil [[Deathwing]] and his [[black dragonflight]]. Though there are few great blue dragons left in the world, their magical powers are awesome to behold. Native to Northrend, the few blues stay relatively close to the great [[Dragonblight]], where they commune with the ancient dragon spirits who died in ages past. Their freezing breath and gargantuan claws have been the death of many hapless travelers in Northrend.''<ref>''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]'' manual, 82.</ref> |
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| + | *{{abilities|Immolation Trap|Shannox launches a fiery trap at a random player's location. The trap arms after 2 seconds, then detonates when either a player or one of Shannox's pets steps over the trap. Immolation Trap inflicts 75000 Fire damage, 20000 Fire damage every 3 sec., and increases the target's damage taken by 40% for 9 sec.|image=SPELL_FIRE_FLAMESHOCK}} |
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| + | *{{abilities|Crystal Prison Trap|Shannox launches a prison trap at a random player's location. The trap arms after 2 seconds, then detonates when either a player or one of Shannox's pets steps over the trap. The Crystal Prison trap encases the target in a block of magma crystal, preventing all movement and any other action. Destroying the crystal prison frees a trapped player.|image=SPELL_FROST_CHAINSOFICE}} |
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| − | ==Member types== |
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| − | The blue dragonflight includes the blue dragons themselves as well as all other blue dragonkin such as dragonspawn and drakonids. |
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| − | *[[Blue wyrm]] |
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| − | *[[Blue dragon]] (mature) |
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| − | *[[Blue drake]] |
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| − | *[[Blue whelp]] |
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| − | *[[Blue dragonspawn]] |
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| − | **[[Blue wyrmkin]] |
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| − | **[[Blue scalebane]] |
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| − | *Blue [[drakonid]] |
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| + | *{{abilities|Arcing Slash|Shannox inflicts 125% of normal melee damage in a 120 degree cone up to 10 yards in front of him, and inflicts Jagged Tear on his current target.|image=ABILITY_THROW}} |
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| − | ==Culture== |
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| + | **{{abilities|Jagged Tear|Shannox's Arcing Slash leaves a Jagged Tear that inflicts 3000 Physical damage every 3 sec. for 30 sec. This effect stacks.|id=99937|image=ability_gouge}} |
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| − | The Blue Dragonflight encompasses both the literal descendants of Malygos — the blue dragons — and their loyal servants and companions, the blue dragonspawn. For the thousands of years between the [[Sundering]] and the destruction of the [[Demon Soul]], blue dragons were all but unheard of, but they have begun to emerge in the world once again.<ref name="LoM 114">''Lands of Mystery'', 114.</ref> |
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| + | *{{abilities|Hurl Spear|Shannox hurls his spear at a location near Riplimb. When the spear lands it inflicts 120000 Physical damage to all enemies within 3 yards and 50000 Fire damage to all enemies within 50 yards. The spear strike also triggers a cascade of molten eruptions around the impact location, inflicting 76000 Fire damage to enemies caught in an eruption. Riplimb will then break off from combat, fetch the spear, and return it to Shannox.|image=SPELL_NATURE_EARTHBIND}} |
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| − | Historically, dragons have had a reputation for spending their days in solitary contemplation of the secrets of the world, but in recent times blue dragons have proved to be more social due to the growing threats to all living creatures. In addition to their noted obsession with magic, blue dragons also enjoy researching other subjects. They could be called the academics among dragons; they have begun to serve more and more as the teachers of younger members of other species. While in humanoid form, many dragons also notice the scientific discoveries of other races and take an increasing interest in the development of engineering and similar studies. |
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| + | *{{abilities|Frenzy|When the players defeat Riplimb or Rageface, Shannox enters a frenzy. This increases his Physical damage by 30% and attack speed by 30%. This effects stacks twice.|image=SPELL_SHADOW_UNHOLYFRENZY}} |
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| − | Adult blue dragons most often have names ending in "gos", or "gosa" for females. Sometimes synonyms of the word "blue", or terms relating to spellcasting find their way into a blue dragon's name as well. When taking humanoid form blue dragons most often choose [[gnome|gnomish]] or [[high elf|high elven]] forms. |
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| + | *{{abilities|Magma Rupture|Once Riplimb has been slain, Shannox drives his spear into the ground instead of hurling it. This attack inflicts 50000 Fire damage and increases the Fire damage taken for all players by 40% for 1 min. The spear strike also triggers a cascade of molten eruptions around the impact location, inflicting 80000 Fire damage to enemies caught in an eruption.|image=SPELL_FIRE_VOLCANO}} |
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| − | ===Society=== |
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| − | Malygos is said to have established magic itself and created all the spells that set the sky and earth into motion. While he is not revered as a god, for blue dragons see no godhood in scientific fact, he is considered the greatest scientific mind ever to have existed in the multiverse—or, at least, his flight considers him so. Blue dragons have a natural affinity for spellcasting, and most powers of sorcery are instinct even to young drakes. Because of their natural propensity for magic, they have high magic resistances and can withstand many magical attacks. They are also the masters of frost, their breath weapon can drain enemies' magic energy, an effect the blue dragons term "withdrawing Malygos's favor." Blues find all forms of ice and water welcome, most making their lairs in the frozen peaks of mountains or in caverns near, or under, freezing water. |
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| + | ===Riplimb=== |
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| − | Their traditional home is [[Northrend]], where they remain close to the great Dragonblight, the final resting place of dragons. The blue dragons once communed with the dead there to ensure that each draconic spirit made its way into the Beyond. Northrend lies much in control of the Scourge, but blues still make pilgrimages to the dark northlands, seeking answers hidden among the bones of their dead. The most powerful blue dragon sorcerers claim that the spirits of the dead tell them a new upheaval is on its way, a cataclysm that will outweigh any trouble the world of Azeroth has yet endured. The blue dragons say this often, no matter what disaster the world suffers, so few have given their words much credence this time.<ref name="MoM 31">''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', 31.</ref> More and more dragons however, migrate to the caverns of [[Mazthoril]] in [[Winterspring]] on [[Kalimdor]]. This migration occurs for two main reasons: First, because of the growing concern about another imminent attack on the [[World Tree]]; and second, to retreat from the [[Scourge]], which some dragons see as a threat the dragonflight is not prepared to conquer.<ref name="LoM 114"/> |
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| + | Riplimb will attack the target with the most threat. |
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| + | In Heroic Difficulty Riplimb cannot be permanently slain while his master lives. When his health reaches zero, he will collapse for 30 seconds, and then reanimate at full health to resume fighting. |
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| − | Blue dragons are a bit xenophobic, keeping to their territories and maintaining their own studies without interference. They are highly territorial, largely due to their paranoia that any intruder wandering into their lairs are probably agents of the black dragonflight, and won't hesitate to attack if his territory is invaded. Under such circumstances, a blue dragon is as violent and destructive as any black dragon. In previous years, blue dragons even attacked each other over territorial disputes, but such conflicts are unlikely now that so many dragons have adapted to living in groups for protection.<ref name="LoM 114"/><ref name="LoM 115"/> |
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| + | *{{abilities|Limb Rip|Riplimb savagely bites his current target, inflicting 130% of normal melee damage and inflicting Jagged Tear.|id=99832|image=ability_backstab}} |
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| − | In modern days blue dragons are rare and difficult to find, thus their society does not have a rigid hierarchy. Although some great blue dragons remain in the world, they are few and far between, studying their magic almost to the exclusion of all else. All blue dragons serve Malygos with roughly equal standing, although there are some ancient dragons who are considered authority figures simply due to their great knowledge and mastery of magic. In essence, it is a society ruled by the powerful, but in a group of intellectuals such as these any real ranking system would do nothing but cause endless debate. Males and females have equal standing in blue dragon society, although usually it is the female who chooses her mate. With a few exceptions, blue dragons usually take only a single mate, and they are immensely protective of their mates and children. Female blue dragons sometimes stalk and observe a potential mate in a number of different forms to gauge the male’s worth before revealing themselves. |
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| + | **{{abilities|Jagged Tear|Riplimb's Limb Rip eaves a Jagged Tear that inflicts 3000 Physical damage every 3 sec. for 30 sec. This effect stacks.|id=99937|image=ability_gouge}} |
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| + | *{{abilities|Frenzied Devotion|Riplimb enters an unstoppable rage if he witnesses Shannox's health reach 30%. This effect increases Riplimb's damage dealt by 400%, attack speed by 200% and movement speed by 100%.|id=100064|image=spell_shadow_unholyfrenzy}} |
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| − | ===Studies=== |
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| + | *On heroic mode, Frenzied Devotion is replace with Feeding Frenzy: |
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| − | Blue dragons are the undisputed masters of magic, their culture revolving around the study and cataloging of magic and spells, primarily but not exclusively [[arcane magic]]. They focus on advancing in spellcasting ability, and the acquisition of knowledge and greater magical power to the exclusion of almost everything else, but this is not to say they are single minded. Rather, the dragons are extremely loyal, and know that the [[Titan]]s gave their master his domain so that they would use their magic to keep the world safe.<ref name="LoM 114"/> As such, the "proper" use of magic is a matter of great importance to the dragons — while blue dragons are naturally curious about the use of warlock magic and the like, they consider such forms of magic to be perversions of nature. For this reason, [[warlock]]s and [[necromancer]]s are considered enemies of the dragonflight, although the dragons have higher priorities on their hit list — namely every living [[black dragon]]. In their pursuit of magic, blue dragons infiltrate mortal societies in humanoid forms to learn more about how mortals practice spellcasting. While some dragons have engaged in this activity for centuries, it has been widespread only since Malygos's recent recovery from years of insanity. |
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| + | **{{abilities|Feeding Frenzy|Riplimb's successful melee attacks increase his physical damage dealt by 5% for 20 sec. This effect stacks.|id=100656|type=heroic|image=ability_ghoulfrenzy}} |
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| + | ===Rageface=== |
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| − | While the dragons are primarily interested in arcane magic, other forms interest them as well, especially those that do not require the worship of a divine being. For this reason, a number of blue dragons engage in a scholarly study of the [[Light|Holy Light]]. It isn't surprising to find blue dragons in the ranks of many mortal orders: the [[Kirin Tor]], naturally, but also orders dedicated to the Light such as the [[Argent Dawn]] and the [[Knights of the Silver Hand]]. |
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| + | Rageface cannot be controlled, and darts about from enemy to enemy, changing targets periodically. |
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| + | *{{abilities|Face Rage|Rageface leaps at a random player, stunning and knocking them to the ground. Rageface begins to viciously maul the player, inflicting 8000 Physical damage every 0.5 sec. and the damage dealt increases over time. While Rageface mauls the player, he is 50% more susceptible to critical strikes. Rageface will continue the mauling until his target is dead, or he receives a single attack that deals at least 30000 damage.|id=100129|image=ability_creature_poison_01}} |
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| − | Blue dragons are scholars and often learn many languages, posing as mortal wizards and even paladins to better study the magical progress of the younger races. Many strive to impress their master, [[Malygos]]. Members of the blue flight value other thinkers such as writers, artist, spellcasters, academic types, and engineers.<ref name="LoM 117">''Lands of Mystery'', 117.</ref> They have associated with the [[elves]] for the centuries, and more recently they study the unique skills of [[dwarven]], [[gnome]], and [[goblin]] engineers.<ref name="LoMWB 2">''Lands of Mystery'' Web Bonuses, 2.</ref> They delight in knowledge and in samples of new crafts.<ref>''Lands of Mystery'', 95.</ref> |
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| + | *{{abilities|Frenzied Devotion|Rageface enters an unstoppable rage if he witnesses Shannox's health reach 30%. This effect increases Riplimb's damage dealt by 400%, attack speed by 200% and movement speed by 100%.|id=100064|image=spell_shadow_unholyfrenzy}} |
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| + | *On heroic mode, Frenzied Devotion is replace with Feeding Frenzy: |
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| + | **{{abilities|Feeding Frenzy|Rageface's successful melee attacks increase his physical damage dealt by 5% for 20 sec. This effect stacks.|id=100656|type=heroic|image=ability_ghoulfrenzy}} |
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| + | ==Strategy== |
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| − | Blue [[Dragonspawn]], more often than the dragonspawn of other flights, become proficient arcanists and rise to positions of power and authority within their broods, [[General Colbatann]] of [[Mazthoril]] being a prime example. This is credited to the unusual intelligence and disposition towards magic associated with the blue dragonflight.<ref name="LoM 114"/> Many other dragonspawn are warriors, rogues, hunters, scouts or gladiators. A few dragonspawn priests worship the blue dragonflight or Malygos, contrary to most blue dragon beliefs, but shamans and druids are almost unheard of among the blue dragonflight.<ref name="LoM 116" /> |
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| + | [[Image:Stub.png|20px]] ''To be announced...'' |
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| − | The blue dragonflight’s belief system is scientific; they seek proof of everything, and take little on faith or word of mouth alone. The dragons revere Malygos as a creator of magic, but not as a god; rather, they feel Malygos is simply the greatest scientific mind that has ever existed. Those dragons that know of the Titans respect them as powerful users of magic and as creators, but they consider the Titans good examples and mentors, not divinities to be worshiped. Likewise, the dragons respect the followers of Elune, Cenarius and the other Ancients, but they do not worship these entities.<ref name="LoM 115">''Lands of Mystery'', 115.</ref> |
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| + | |Skullstealer Greataxe |
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| + | |Coalwalker Sandals |
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| + | |Feeding Frenzy |
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| + | |Crystal Prison Band |
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| + | |Gloves of Dissolving Smoke |
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| + | |Flickering Shoulderpads |
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| + | |Treads of Implicit Obedience |
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| + | |Scalp of the Bandit Prince |
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| + | |Necklace of Fetishes |
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| + | |Goblet of Anger |
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| + | |Legplates of Absolute Control |
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| + | |Legplates of Frenzied Devotion |
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| + | |Uncrushable Belt of Fury |
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| + | |Bracers of the Dread Hunter |
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| − | ===Mentality=== |
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| + | |Skullstealer Greataxe (heroic) |
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| − | The blue dragonflight is focused on the pursuit of ever greater power and knowledge. This doesn't make them completely egocentric; the dragons share what they learn to help others of their kind as well as the world in general. Many blue dragons strive to impress their master, Malygos, with their knowledge of magic, or invent new spells or magic items. Members of the blue dragonflight value other thinkers, including spellcasters, engineers, writers, artists and general academic types. If a mortal shows a blue dragon a spell he has never seen, they earn that dragon’s respect. If they teach the dragon that spell, the mortal likely gains the dragon's gratitude for a lifetime — and blues live a very long time. Generally, members of the blue dragonflight consider adventurers in general to be kindred spirits, but they highly favor those who are clever, inventive and powerful.<ref name="LoM 117"/> |
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| + | |Coalwalker Sandals (heroic) |
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| + | |Feeding Frenzy (heroic) |
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| − | ===Relations=== |
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| + | |Crystal Prison Band (heroic) |
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| − | While blue dragons are slowly growing in numbers again, they lack the power to take on the children of Deathwing, such as Onyxia and Nefarion, directly. As such, the blues entrust favored mortals with the task of fighting against these powerful black dragons, and reward their mortal allies with magical secrets and objects of power in return for risking their lives to aid the dragonflight. Generally, the blue dragonflight likes the mortal races, especially those that practice arcane magic, but there are a few exceptions. Most blue dragons dislike goblins, since many goblins serve the black dragonflight, and it was a group of goblins that outfitted Deathwing with the adamantine armor attached to his scales. Also, blue dragons are wary of orcs, due to their role in enslaving the [[red dragonflight]] in recent years. Relations between the blue dragonflight and the other dragonflights have dramatically improved since the fall of Deathwing at Grim Batol; many of the other dragons felt that the blues abandoned them after the construction of the World Tree; but now red, bronze and blue dragons guard Nordrassil together once again.<ref name="LoM 117"/> Now, it should be noted however that several Blues are somewhat bitter after the events of the [[Nexus War]]. |
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| − | ===Corruption=== |
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| + | |Treads of Implicit Obedience (heroic) |
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| − | Blue dragons are some of the foremost arcane spellcasters on Azeroth. As such, some are concerned that the demons' taint may touch and corrupt the dragonflight. These concerns are unfounded; blue dragons, blue wyrmkin, and the rest of the dragonflight are immune to arcane corruption — though no one yet understands why. Perhaps they have mastered magic to such an extent that they surpassed the danger. If this is true, perhaps arcanists of other races can achieve similar transcendence.<ref name="LoM 117"/> |
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| + | |Scalp of the Bandit Prince (heroic) |
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| + | |Necklace of Fetishes (heroic) |
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| − | ==History== |
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| + | |Goblet of Anger (heroic) |
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| + | |Legplates of Absolute Control (heroic) |
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| − | [[File:BlueDragon1.jpg|thumb|right|The Blue Dragon in Warcraft III.]] |
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| + | |Legplates of Frenzied Devotion (heroic) |
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| − | ===Charge of the Dragonflights=== |
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| + | |Uncrushable Belt of Fury (heroic) |
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| − | Before the [[Titans]] departed Azeroth, they charged the greatest species of the world with the task of watching over it. In that age, there were many [[dragonflight]]s, yet five flights, one of which was the blue, held dominion over their brethren, and were chosen to shepherd the budding world. The greatest members of the [[Pantheon]] imbued a portion of their power upon each of the flights' leaders. |
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| + | |Crystallized Firestone |
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| − | [[Norgannon]], the Titan lore keeper and master-magician, granted the blue dragon, Malygos, a portion of his vast power. From then on, Malygos would be known as the Spell-Weaver, the guardian of magic and hidden arcanum.<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/chapter1.html#4 |title="Charge of the Dragonflights" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site, History, Chapter 1}}</ref> |
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| − | The time following this came to be known as the Age of Dragons, when the civilization of dragonkind was at it's peak.<ref>''[[The Well of Eternity]]'', 193.</ref> For thousands of years, his children prospered and experimented with the eldritch powers of the universe, unrivaled in their mastery of arcane power.<ref name="LoM 115"/> The blue dragons were numerous and co-existed peacefully with the other dragonflights, working together to safeguard their world. But this age would not last forever.<ref name="MG 39">''[[Monster Guide]]'', 39.</ref> |
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| − | When the [[night elf|night elves]] inadvertently called the [[Burning Legion]] to the world, the blue dragons were among the first to realize the potential threat; and when the Aspect of the Earth, Neltharion, suggested creating a magical artifact to aid in the destruction of the demons, the blues were some of the first to agree to the plan. Malygos himself was one of Neltharion's closest friends, and he gave much of his own essence toward the creation of this object, called the Dragon Soul. |
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| − | When each dragon had contributed a portion of his or her essence to the artifact, Neltharion deemed it complete, and brought it to bear against the demons — but only for a precious few moments. Soon, he turned the artifact against the terrified night elves as well, and finally his own brethren. The shocked dragons were helpless to resist the power of the Dragon Soul, for it contained a fraction of the essence of each — with the exception of Neltharion himself. All the dragonflights, save Neltharion's own, were paralyzed in the air until the timely intervention of [[Korialstrasz]], one of the mates of the red dragonqueen, who had been absent from the initial use of the artifact. While Korialstrasz was no match for the might of the Aspect of Earth, he was powerful enough to interrupt Neltharion's concentration for a moment, which freed the other dragons from their paralysis and allowed them to act. Malygos, infuriated at the betrayal by one of his closest companions, struck first, but at a great price. As the blue dragonflight flew into formation to attack Neltharion, the mighty black wyrm unleashed the full fury of the Dragon Soul against them, and the power instantly slew nearly every one of them. Malygos narrowly managed to raise a protective spell fast enough to survive, and only a handful of others reached the safety of his barrier in time. As the other dragons turned to act, Neltharion retreated, leaving the blue dragonflight broken in his wake.<ref name="LoM 116"/> |
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| − | Following the betrayal, the surviving red, green, and bronze dragons secluded themselves, hoping to recover from the Dragon Soul's powers. Korialstrasz teleported himself to the icy caverns of the blue flight to search for any remaining life. He found none, save a few nearly frozen, but still intact, eggs. Knowing these eggs were the only hope of a future the blue flight had, he placed them in a pocket universe, where time ran ever so slowly, until he could pass them on to someone he could trust.<ref>''[[The Sundering]]'', 25.</ref> The Kaldorei and their allies managed to defeat the legion, but at great cost. Azeroth was sundered. |
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| − | The loss of most of his children and mates drove Malygos out of his mind. Malygos continued for some time in the war against Neltharion, who now called himself Deathwing, but Malygos's presence in the world diminished over time. Perhaps Malygos's last sane act was placing many of his surviving dragons in the caverns of [[Mazthoril]] to hold eternal vigil over the sacred site of [[Mt. Hyjal]], location of the world tree [[Nordrassil]] and the second [[Well of Eternity]]. |
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| − | Malygos, in his rage and grief, split his home from the rest of the land, creating the gap later known as the [[Westrift]] that separates [[Coldarra]] from what had become mainland Northrend. The few survivors settled on Coldarra, carving their own caverns out of [[the Nexus]]. For 10,000 years the [[Dragon Aspect|Aspect]] Malygos fell deeper and deeper into his madness. He isolated himself in his lair and refused all visitors. Blue Dragons were rarely seen, and most of the survivors had gone into hiding from the blacks.<ref name="LoM 96"/> For thousands of years, none but a few of the most ancient dragons knew of Malygos's whereabouts, and much of his dragonflight hid in solitude, realizing their fight against Deathwing was doomed without their leader.<ref name="LoM 116"/> |
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| − | After having nearly wiped out the flight, the black dragons were not ready to leave the last few blues in peace. The survivors of the blue flight had fled to [[Northrend]], when Deathwing attacked, slaughtering them by the dozens. The survivors fought back but were no match for Deathwing's ferocity. In the process their homes were destroyed and the land so damaged it could never recover. The area became the [[Dragonblight]].<ref name="LoM 96">''Lands of Mystery'', 96.</ref> Over what is now [[Crystalsong Forest]] another battle between the blacks and blues was waged. The dying blues released their magic and it sprinkled down to cover the landscape. Finally a elder blue wyrm, beset by many blacks, released a spell to turn his attackers into stone, but the magic blanketing the area amplified the spell and crystallized the landscape.<ref>''Lands of Mystery, 97.</ref> |
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| − | The drawn out war between the [[black dragonflight]] and the other flights decimated the species, with all flights losing members, the blues losing many of what few they had left. The dragonflights hunted the blacks to the brink of extinction,<ref>''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]'' manual, 142.</ref> but were greatly weakened by their sacrifice to the Demon Soul. Ultimately the blacks were nearly wiped out,<ref>''The Well of Eternity'', 245.</ref> though the other flights never truly recovered from those dark times and were never again seen in the same numbers as before. The Age of Dragons had passed. |
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| − | A few remaining members of his flight continued their mad masters job of studying magic throughout the millennia in attempts to keep the mortal race's abuse of it in check. The [[Arcanomicon]], a map of the world's [[ley lines]] gifted to Malygos ages ago by the titan Norgannon, has been continuously updated and revised by the blue dragons over the long years of Malygos's seclusion.<ref name="The Nexus" >{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/dungeons/nexus.xml |title="The Nexus" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Wrath Of The Lich King Official Site }}</ref> Other blues, such as [[Sapphiron]] and [[Azuregos]], continued to search for and hoard artifacts of great magical power, keeping them from inexperienced hands.<ref name="War3xUD4">{{ref game|title=Warcraft III|expansion=[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne|The Frozen Throne]]|campaign=[[Legacy of the Damned]]|mission=[[The Return to Northrend]]}}</ref><ref name="WoW.com">{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/raidarea.html#outdoor |title="Raid Encounters" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site }}</ref> When the legion was planning its second invasion of Azeroth, another agent, [[Arcanagos]], attempted to sway the [[Guardian]] [[Medivh]] away from the path he was taking under the control of the Dark Titan, [[Sargeras]]. |
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| − | A thousand years before modern times, the almost-extinct blue dragons still managed to lend their aid to the [[night elf|night elves]] and the [[bronze dragonflight]] during the [[War of the Shifting Sands]]. Led by [[Arygos]], child of Malygos, the blues fought the [[Silithid]] and their [[Qiraji]] masters furiously and ultimately helped push them back to their city where they were sealed away from the world. The dragons suffered few casualties but the progeny of Malygos, Arygos, was until recently believed lost, having charged deep into [[Ahn'Qiraj]] during the final push. After the war a shard of the [[Scepter of the Shifting Sands]] was entrusted to the blue wyrm [[Azuregos]] by [[Anachronos]] the bronze.<ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/shiftingsands.html |title="War of the Shifting Sands" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site }}</ref> |
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| − | ===Battle of Grim Batol=== |
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| − | In the events leading up to the Second War, Deathwing led a powerful orc warlock named Nekros to the Dragon Soul — now renamed the [[Demon Soul]] — and instructed him how to use it. Nekros used the Demon Soul to force the red Dragon Aspect, [[Alexstrasza]], into submission, and forced the rest of the red dragonflight to serve him or risk the death of their queen. Korialstrasz, who escaped by faking his death and taking the identity of an archmage of the Kirin Tor, sought the other Aspects for help. Though each Aspect was difficult to convince, he eventually succeeded, and the dragons battled Deathwing in the sky near Grim Batol. Korialstrasz's human apprentice, Rhonin, defeated Nekros and used one of Deathwing's scales to destroy the Demon Soul. The destruction of the artifact released the ancient power that had been sealed inside for millennia, and allowed the Aspects to defeat Deathwing and force him to retreat.<ref name="LoM 116"/> This final battle was known as [[the Battle of Grim Batol]].<ref>''[[Day of the Dragon]]'', "19-21".</ref> |
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| − | Malygos had seemed almost indifferent to the news at first. When Korialstrasz asked for Malygos' assistance in his queen's rescue he hinted to the lord of the blues that as the aspect of life, there could be something Alexstrasza could do for him and his nearly-extinct flight. After heavy consideration and some coaxing from [[Ysera]], he agreed. |
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| − | After having his powers restored to him, Malygos regained his sanity and his agents became more active in the world. The blue dragonflight, still recovering from the events that occurred ten thousand years ago, nevertheless continued to safeguard the world from corrupting magic and those who would wield it. Since the blue dragonflight was so long secluded from the affairs of mortals, most were pleasantly surprised at the progress humans and high elves had made. Their pride in the accomplishments of these races allows them to justify taking humanoid form to trade secrets with the mortals. |
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| − | Since Deathwing's disappearance, the black dragonflight is less organized, and this chaos allowed the blues the chance to strike back against the murderous dragons who hunted them for millennia. [[General Cobaltann]], one of the eldest and most powerful of the blue dragonspawn, organized an army to protect all creatures against the threat of the black dragonflight - and if he has his way, his army will grow strong enough to obliterate the black dragonflight.<ref name="LoM 116"/> |
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| − | ===Aftermath of the Third War=== |
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| − | The blue dragonflight was nearly absent from the battle against the second coming of the legion, also known as the [[Third War]]. In the aftermath of the [[Battle of Mount Hyjal]], blue dragon guardians were stationed at [[Hyjal Summit]], where they, along with the Reds, Greens, and Bronzes, guard the World Tree from another attack by the remnants of the Burning Legion in [[Darkwhisper Gorge]].<ref>''Lands of Mystery'', 17.</ref><ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 147.</ref> |
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| − | During the war the fabled [[Sunwell]] had been lost to the [[Elves]] of [[Quel'Thalas]]. Malygos and the blues felt a great flaring of power, coming from [[Lordaeron]]. The Spell-Weaver, with no elders at his disposal, sent the young [[Kalecgos]] to investigate. [[Tyrygosa]], Kalecgos's intended mate, followed soon after, arriving just in time to save Kalecgos from the Scourge. In their company was a strange young woman by the name of [[Anveena Teague]]. On a visit to [[Tarren Mill]] they were joined by the paladin [[Jorad Mace]].<ref>''[[Dragon Hunt]]'', "1".</ref> The four journeyed together, their exploits eventually leading them to Quel'Thalas where after being assaulted by [[Dar'Khan Drathir]] and an enslaved [[Korialstrasz]] they discovered Anveena was the new avatar of the Sunwell. Dar'Khan was defeated and Anveena was left in the care of [[Lor'themar Theron]] and [[Halduron Brightwing]]. Kalecgos, having sworn to look after her, remained in Quel'Thalas as Anveena's guardian.<ref>''[[Ghostlands]]'', "6".</ref> |
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| − | The Burning Legion survivors of the third war, led by [[Lord Kazzak]] were ultimely able to reopen the [[Dark Portal]]. Once the initial demonic onslaught was subdued, a number of nether dragons attempted to cross into Azeroth, only to be met by a force of blue dragons whom quickly destroyed and prevented all but one in entering. The lone survivor, [[Zzeraku]], was however quickly captured by [[Sintharia]]. Since that time the blue dragons monitor the portal from their sanctum, and nothing crosses in or out without their knowing.<ref>''[[Night of the Dragon]]'', 98.</ref> |
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| − | ==In World of Warcraft== |
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| − | [[File:Bluedragonkin.JPG|thumb|Blue dragonkin in Mazthoril.]] |
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| − | The icy caverns of Mazthoril in [[Winterspring]] teem with blue dragonkin under the Matron Protectorate, [[Haleh]], and General [[Colbatann]]. These dragonkin are fierce enemies of the black flight and desire to strike out against its new leaders; [[Nefarian]] and [[Onyxia]]. They also keep an eye on the [[demons]] to the south in [[Darkwhisper Gorge]]. The dragons are concerned the demons there will soon launch another attack against [[Mount Hyjal]] and the dragons stationed there.<ref name="LoM 124">''Lands of Mystery'', 124.</ref> Recently they have come under attack by Nefarian's dragonriders, coming in the darkness of night, and kidnapping whelps to be used in experiments to create a new chromatic flight. |
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| − | [[Azuregos]] and his brood of dragonspawn guard the ruins of the ancient night elven city of [[Eldarath]]. The city is rumored to hold many powerful highborne artifacts scattered throughout the ruins. Azuregos will stop at nothing to safeguard these artifacts from falling into mortal hands.<ref name="WoW.com"/> |
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| − | [[Arygos]], thought to have been lost during the War of the Shifting Sands, was recently found to be alive inside Ahn'Qiraj, as a slave of [[C'Thun]], along with [[Caelestrasz]] and [[Merithra]]. The dark master of Ahn'Qiraj used the tortured dragons to power his new creations: [[Moam]] and the other [[Obsidian destroyer]]s. <ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/raiddungeons/ahnqiraj/moam.html |title="Monsters of Ahn'Qiraj: Moam" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Official World of Warcraft Community Site }}</ref> [[Andorgos]] came to Ahn'Qiraj after sensing his trapped brethren within, but dares not travel into the [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj|temple]] from fear of falling under the old god's control. |
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| − | ===The Burning Crusade=== |
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| − | [[Tyrygosa]], princess of the blue flight, has traveled to the shattered realm of [[Outland]] to study the mysterious [[Nether Dragon]]s. The nether dragons are the spawn of Deathwing, who as eggs were exposed to the arcane energies of the [[twisting nether]] when [[Draenor]] was shattered by [[Ner'zhul]]'s portals. Tyrygosa seeks to better understand the rogue nether dragons, under the control of [[Veraku]], and ultimately take control of them and keep their temperament, inherited from their sire, under control. |
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| − | [[Kalecgos]] had until recently remained guarding Anveena on [[Quel'Danas]]. The return of the Sun King, [[Kael'thas Sunstrider]], fresh from his defeat in [[Tempest Keep]], has brought the Burning Legion to Azeroth, and Kalecgos has been taken as their slave. Malygos has sent [[Madrigosa]] to assist Kalecgos in combating the demonic horde. |
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| − | ===Wrath of the Lich King=== |
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| − | {{wotlk-section}} |
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| − | [[File:Nexus Dragonspawn.jpg|thumb||[[The Nexus]] dragonkin]] |
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| + | ==Quotes== |
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| − | Having awoken from the madness that engulfed him, Malygos quickly assessed the state of magical affairs on [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] and concluded that magic was running amok throughout the world, blaming the mortal races and their reckless pursuit of magical power. Determined to forestall a catastrophe, the blue aspect decreed that the world's unbridled magic must be reined in by any means necessary. Determined to manipulate all existing magic to serve his own purposes, he now seeks to divert Azeroth's ley lines to his own home, the Nexus by the use of giant constructs known as [[Surge needle]]s. The blue dragonflight has been ordered to maneuver the colossal machines into key positions over magical ley line clusters, their work has already begun in [[the Dragonblight]]. Malygos' actions however carry disastrous consequences, splintering the world's crust and opening unstable rifts in the twisting nether. If successful, his tampering could result in an ecological and magical catastrophe that would threaten not only the stability of Northrend, but ultimately the equilibrium of the entire world. The red dragonflight and the Kirin Tor now fight against Malygos in this [[Nexus War]].<ref name="The Nexus"/><ref>{{ref web |url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/northrend/dragonblight.xml |title="The Dragonblight" |accessdate=2008-05-14 |format=HTML |work=Wrath Of The Lich King Official Site }}</ref> |
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| + | ;Intro |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Yes... I smell them too, Riplimb. Outsiders encroach on the Firelord's private grounds. Find their trail, find them for me, that I may dispense punishment!}} |
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| + | ;Aggro |
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| − | In their campaign to rein in the world's unbridled magic, the blue dragonflight has diverted much of the ley lines' magical energy to the [[Azure Dragonshrine]], empowering the flight and altering their appearance. With this power the blue flight has boldly began to launch attacks against [[Wyrmrest Temple]], what was once considered neutral ground. The other flights have formed the [[Wyrmrest Accord]], and fight back to defend the temple against their misguided brethren. |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Aha! The interlopers... Kill them! EAT THEM!}} |
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| + | ;Abilities |
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| − | As the Nexus War has ended, an ambassador of the Blue Dragonflight, [[Kalecgos]], can now be found at the top of the Wyrmrest Temple. He assists players during the [[Quel'Delar]] chain quest. |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Now you BURN!!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Twist in flames, interlopers!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|KILL!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|You are marked for death! Go! FLEE, little one!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|You're being hunted!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Go for the throat!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Time to run... Shannox comes!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|The realm of fire will consume you!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Tear them down!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Sic 'em!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Fetch your supper!}} |
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| + | ;Killing a player |
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| − | ===Cataclysm=== |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Yes... oh yes!}} |
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| − | {{cata-section}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|The Firelord will be most pleased!}} |
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| − | Ever since the death of the Dragon Aspect Malygos, the blue dragonflight has struggled with appointing a new leader. Its members are torn between [[Kalecgos]] and [[Arygos]], the two likeliest successors. Arygos, a scion of Malygos, believes that his kind should withdraw from the world and forge a new path while Kalecgos champions reconciliation with other races. To end these debates and arguments the flight has agreed to meet during the [[Embrace]], in hopes that one of them will be selected as the new Aspect.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2685003 Patch 4.2 Preview: A Legendary Engagement]</ref> |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Now you stay dead!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Dog food!}} |
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| + | ;Disengage |
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| − | Meanwhile the black dragonflight has invaded Azshara to hunt down [[Azuregos]]. Azuregos, along with Kalecgos, with help low level Horde players repel the invasion. At the same time, the caverns of Mazthoril has been magically corrupted, creatures from all dimensions have made their way inside and there's no trace of Blue Dragons as a powerful wizard has drawn all of their essences. Matron Haleh has escaped from [[Umbranse the Spiritspeaker|Umbranse]]'s schemes and wants him dead to gain her revenge. |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Step off!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Back! Stay back!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Get away from me, outsiders!}} |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Back, filth!}} |
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| + | ;Riplimb dies |
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| − | During the Embrace, which is at[[Coldarra]], it is revealed that Arygos has allied with [[Deathwing]] to assassinate Kalecgos in order to secure his position as leader of the Blue dragonflight. However his plan is thwarted and revealed to the rest of the flight when [[Tarecgosa]] sacrifices herself to save Kalecgos. With his actions revealed to the rest of his flight Arygos flees the Coldarra calling the flight fools and that Neltharion will destroy them as Kalecgos is chosen to be the flight's new leader. |
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| + | *{{text|yell|Riplimb! No! NO! Oh, you terrible little beasts! HOW COULD YOU?!}} |
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| + | ;Rageface dies |
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| − | During the Quests and Lore Q&A at [[BlizzCon 2010]], [[Chris Metzen]] confirmed that Kalec will the new Aspect of the blue dragonflight.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUek4R-2baA Blizzcon 2010 Quests & Lore Q&A Panel (p4)] (starting at 8:41)</ref> |
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| + | *{{text|yell|You murderers! Why... why would you kill such a noble animal?!}} |
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| + | ;Death |
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| − | ==Known members== |
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| + | *{{text|yell|The pain... Lord of fire, it hurts...}} |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Malygos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Malygos2.gif]] [[Malygos]]''' |
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| − | | Leader of the [[blue dragonflight]]. Blessed by the Titans as the Aspect of magic, and called the Spell-Weaver. Has declared [[Nexus War|war]] on Azeroth's spellcasters. |
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| − | | Aspect |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font>{{Wotlk-inline}}, <font color="red">Deceased</font> (lore) |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Kalecgos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Kalec.gif]] [[Kalecgos]]''' |
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| − | | Guardian of [[Anveena Teague|Anveena]] and investigator for Malygos. Becomes Aspect following Malygos' death. |
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| − | | Aspect |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Gnome Female.gif]] [[Andorgos]]''' |
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| − | | Agent which came to Ahn'Qiraj after sensing his trapped brethren within. Found at the entrance to the temple. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Emberwyrm.gif]] [[Arcanagos]]''' |
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| − | | Agent who confronted the guardian [[Medivh]] at [[Karazhan]], and was burned from within, remains littering the area. Reincarnation known as [[Nightbane]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font>-<font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Gnome Male.gif]] [[Arygos]]''' |
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| − | | Son of Malygos. Fought in the War of the Shifting Sands and taken prisoner by C'Thun. Found deep in the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | |- |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Azuregos.gif]] [[Azuregos]]''' |
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| − | | Guardian of the ruins of the ancient [[highborne]] city of [[Eldarath]] in [[Azshara]]. [[Blue Scepter Shard]] holder. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font>, <font color="green">Alive</font>{{Cata-inline}} |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Balacgos]]''' |
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| − | | Son of Malygos. Slain in ancient times by his own creation, a cerulean cube designed to absorb latent magic now known as [[Balacgos's Bane]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Azuregos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Female.gif]] [[Cyanigosa]]''' |
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| − | | Sent by Malygos to the [[Violet Hold]] of Dalaran under orders to free all prisoners and launch an a full scale invasion of the city. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Ley-Guardian Eregos|Eregos]]''' |
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| − | | The Ley-Guardian. Can be found in upper reaches of the Oculus. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]][[Image:IconSmall HighElf Female.gif]] [[Haleh]]''' |
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| − | | Consort of Malygos. Matron Protectorate of [[Mazthoril]] in [[Winterspring]], guarding [[Hyjal Summit]] from the [[demon]]s in nearby [[Darkwhisper Gorge]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Kaldrigos]]''' |
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| − | | Referred to as "the dread wyrm Kaldrigos", was slain ages ago by a group of four mortals, presumably [[dwarves]]. At least two of the mortals were killed, but it is known [[Blue Streak|that they ultimately triumphed]] over the blue wyrm. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Azuregos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall FelDragon.gif]] [[Madrigosa]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon sent to [[Quel'Danas]] alongside Kalecgos. Flys over the [[Dead Scar]], taunting [[Brutallus]], whom eventually kills her. Reincarnation known as [[Felmyst]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font>, <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall FrostWyrm.gif]] [[Sapphiron]]''' |
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| − | | Ancient servant of Malygos. Lair invaded by [[Arthas]] who slew and raised him as a [[Frost wyrm]]. Serves [[Kel'Thuzad]], guarding his inner sanctum in [[Naxxramas]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font>, <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Azuregos.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Human Female.gif]] [[Saragosa]]''' |
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| − | | Consort of Malygos. Guardian of Coldarra. Killed when lured into a trap set in motion by her former prisoner Keristrasza. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Sidragos]]''' |
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| − | | Sent orders to Goramosh directing him to move all forces under his command to the [[Azure Dragonshrine]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall Frostbrood.gif]] [[Sindragosa]]''' |
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| − | | The Frost Queen, first of the [[Frostbrood]]. Former prime consort of Malygos. Perished in the War of the Ancients, and [[Sindragosa's Fall|remains]] were once found in [[Icecrown]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="purple">Undead</font>, <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]][[Image:IconSmall Tyri.gif]] [[Tyrygosa]]''' |
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| − | | Kalecgos's intended mate. Assisted restoring the Sunwell's power to the [[Elf|Elves]] of [[Quel'Thalas]]. Found at the [[Celestial Ridge]] studying the [[nether dragon]]s. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Vyragosa]]''' |
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| − | | A wandering blue dragon found in the [[Storm Peaks]]. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | ||'''[[Image:IconSmall DragonBlue.gif]] [[Nymn]]''' |
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| − | | Dragon in disguise in Everlook, Winterspring. |
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| − | | Dragon |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Azurous]]''' |
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| − | | Drake who patrols the region of Winterspring. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Indigos]]''' |
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| − | | Drake found in [[Dalaran Crater]] in the [[Hillsbrad Foothills]]. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Manaclaw]]''' |
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| − | | Drake found inside the caverns of Mazthoril. Killed by [[Umbranse the Spiritspeaker]]. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Scryer]]''' |
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| − | | Drake-Champion of the blue dragonflight. Located inside the caverns of Mazthoril. Killed by [[Umbranse the Spiritspeaker]]. |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakeBlue.gif]] [[Spellmaw]]''' |
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| − | | Drake who patrols the area outside Mazthoril. Killed by [[Umbranse the Spiritspeaker]] |
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| − | | Drake |
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| − | | <font color="red">Deceased</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall WhelpBlue.gif]] [[Awbee]]''' |
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| − | | [[Whelp]] abducted to Blackrock Spire by Nefarian's agents for his chromatic experiments. Sends adventurers to Haleh in Winterspring. |
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| − | | Whelp |
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| − | | <font color="green">Alive</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnBlue.gif]] [[General Cerulean|Cerulean]]''' |
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| − | | General of the blue dragonflight forces found in Coldarra. |
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| − | | Dragonspawn |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnBlue.gif]] [[General Colbatann|Colbatann]]''' |
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| − | | General and military leader of the blue dragonflight forces on [[Kalimdor]]. Resides in Mazthoril. Staunch enemy of the black dragonflight. |
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| − | | Dragonspawn |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnBlue.gif]] [[Drakos the Interrogator|Drakos]]''' |
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| − | | The Interrogator. Winged dragonspawn found in the Oculus. |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall SpawnBlue.gif]] [[Goramosh]]''' |
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| − | | Dragonspawn in charge of the blue dragonflight forces found at the [[Moonrest Gardens]]. |
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| − | | Dragonspawn |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakonidBlue.gif]] [[Warbringer Goredrak|Goredrak]]''' |
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| − | | Azure-Lord of the blue dragonflight. Found in Coldarra. |
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| − | | Drakonid |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakonidBlue.gif]] [[Curator Insivius|Insivius]]''' |
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| − | | Curator of the blue dragonflight. Leads the mage hunters in [[Coldrock Quarry]] in digging up sacred [[tuskarr]] artifacts. |
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| − | | Drakonid |
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| − | || '''[[Image:IconSmall DrakonidBlue.gif]] [[Varos Cloudstrider]]''' |
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| − | | Azure-Lord of the blue dragonflight. Can be found in the Oculus. |
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| − | | Drakonid |
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| − | | <font color="orange">Killable</font> |
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Revision as of 09:28, 27 June 2011
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| Race | Flamewaker |
| Level | ?? Boss |
| Location | Firelands |
- "The ferocious flamewakers of Firelands are terrifying enough, but Shannox has brought companions to his side in defense of the Firelands. This mighty hunter will require that you find a way to deal with his blazing pets before he burns you to a crisp.[1]
The flamewakers are among the most feared elemental guardians in the Firelands. Shannox is no exception. Serving as the chief hunter and kennel master of Ragnaros' hell hounds, Shannox patrols the elemental realm with his two most ferocious beasts: Riplimb and Rageface. [2]
Abilities
Immolation Trap — Shannox launches a fiery trap at a random player's location. The trap arms after 2 seconds, then detonates when either a player or one of Shannox's pets steps over the trap. Immolation Trap inflicts 75000 Fire damage, 20000 Fire damage every 3 sec., and increases the target's damage taken by 40% for 9 sec.
Immolation Trap- Crystal Prison Trap — Shannox launches a prison trap at a random player's location. The trap arms after 2 seconds, then detonates when either a player or one of Shannox's pets steps over the trap. The Crystal Prison trap encases the target in a block of magma crystal, preventing all movement and any other action. Destroying the crystal prison frees a trapped player.
Crystal Prison Trap- Arcing Slash — Shannox inflicts 125% of normal melee damage in a 120 degree cone up to 10 yards in front of him, and inflicts Jagged Tear on his current target.
- Jagged Tear — Shannox's Arcing Slash leaves a Jagged Tear that inflicts 3000 Physical damage every 3 sec. for 30 sec. This effect stacks.
Arcing Slash
- Hurl Spear — Shannox hurls his spear at a location near Riplimb. When the spear lands it inflicts 120000 Physical damage to all enemies within 3 yards and 50000 Fire damage to all enemies within 50 yards. The spear strike also triggers a cascade of molten eruptions around the impact location, inflicting 76000 Fire damage to enemies caught in an eruption. Riplimb will then break off from combat, fetch the spear, and return it to Shannox.
Hurl Spear- Frenzy — When the players defeat Riplimb or Rageface, Shannox enters a frenzy. This increases his Physical damage by 30% and attack speed by 30%. This effects stacks twice.
Frenzy- Magma Rupture — Once Riplimb has been slain, Shannox drives his spear into the ground instead of hurling it. This attack inflicts 50000 Fire damage and increases the Fire damage taken for all players by 40% for 1 min. The spear strike also triggers a cascade of molten eruptions around the impact location, inflicting 80000 Fire damage to enemies caught in an eruption.
Magma RuptureRiplimb
Riplimb will attack the target with the most threat.
In Heroic Difficulty Riplimb cannot be permanently slain while his master lives. When his health reaches zero, he will collapse for 30 seconds, and then reanimate at full health to resume fighting.
- Limb Rip — Riplimb savagely bites his current target, inflicting 130% of normal melee damage and inflicting Jagged Tear.
- Jagged Tear — Riplimb's Limb Rip eaves a Jagged Tear that inflicts 3000 Physical damage every 3 sec. for 30 sec. This effect stacks.
- Frenzied Devotion — Riplimb enters an unstoppable rage if he witnesses Shannox's health reach 30%. This effect increases Riplimb's damage dealt by 400%, attack speed by 200% and movement speed by 100%.
- On heroic mode, Frenzied Devotion is replace with Feeding Frenzy:
- Feeding Frenzy — Riplimb's successful melee attacks increase his physical damage dealt by 5% for 20 sec. This effect stacks.
Rageface
Rageface cannot be controlled, and darts about from enemy to enemy, changing targets periodically.
- Face Rage — Rageface leaps at a random player, stunning and knocking them to the ground. Rageface begins to viciously maul the player, inflicting 8000 Physical damage every 0.5 sec. and the damage dealt increases over time. While Rageface mauls the player, he is 50% more susceptible to critical strikes. Rageface will continue the mauling until his target is dead, or he receives a single attack that deals at least 30000 damage.
- Frenzied Devotion — Rageface enters an unstoppable rage if he witnesses Shannox's health reach 30%. This effect increases Riplimb's damage dealt by 400%, attack speed by 200% and movement speed by 100%.
- On heroic mode, Frenzied Devotion is replace with Feeding Frenzy:
- Feeding Frenzy — Rageface's successful melee attacks increase his physical damage dealt by 5% for 20 sec. This effect stacks.
Strategy
To be announced...
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Quotes
- Intro
- Yes... I smell them too, Riplimb. Outsiders encroach on the Firelord's private grounds. Find their trail, find them for me, that I may dispense punishment!
- Aggro
- Aha! The interlopers... Kill them! EAT THEM!
- Abilities
- Now you BURN!!
- Twist in flames, interlopers!
- KILL!
- You are marked for death! Go! FLEE, little one!
- You're being hunted!
- Go for the throat!
- Time to run... Shannox comes!
- The realm of fire will consume you!
- Tear them down!
- Sic 'em!
- Fetch your supper!
- Killing a player
- Yes... oh yes!
- The Firelord will be most pleased!
- Now you stay dead!
- Dog food!
- Disengage
- Step off!
- Back! Stay back!
- Get away from me, outsiders!
- Back, filth!
- Riplimb dies
- Riplimb! No! NO! Oh, you terrible little beasts! HOW COULD YOU?!
- Rageface dies
- You murderers! Why... why would you kill such a noble animal?!
- Death
- The pain... Lord of fire, it hurts...
References
Patches and hotfixes
- Patch 4.2.0 (2011-06-28): Added.
External links
Icy Veins Comprehensive Shannox strategy guide
25man.com Shannox Tactics & Strategy Guide