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| + | Continued from the ongoing parallel discussion at [[Talk:Organization#Ethnic_groups_and_organizations]]: |
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| − | | name = Al'Akir the Windlord |
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| − | | gender = Male (assumed) |
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| − | | race = Air Elemental |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Old Gods]], [[Elemental lord]]s ([[Ragnaros]], [[Therazane]], [[Neptulon]]) |
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| − | | occupation = Windlord, Air Elemental King, Elemental lord, Elemental lieutenant |
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| − | | status = Imprisoned in the [[Elemental Plane]] |
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| − | | relatives = [[Thunderaan]] (Son){{fact}} |
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| − | | alignment = [[Chaotic neutral]] |
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| − | :''At first you see only a whirling cyclone, with flickers of lightning dancing it. Then you realize this is more than just a rapidly approaching windstorm. Looking more closely, you see the silhouette of a winged serpent within the swirling winds, its eyes regarding you through flashing bolts of electricity.'' |
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| + | There are two related problems that i think should be fixed with the consensus of the community. |
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| − | '''Al'Akir''' the Windlord is absolute ruler over the skies, air and storms.<ref name="S&L 101">''[[Shadows & Light]]'', 101</ref> He is the weakest of the four [[Elemental Lord]]s of the [[Old Gods]]. His domain is the sky over the [[Elemental Plane]], which touches all of the other elements. Consequently, it "...interacts with them more than any other, and yet he is the most capricious and aloof of all the Lords. He is as likely to stir up trouble one day as he is to casually ignore incursions the next." His mood can quickly change, much like the weather.<ref name="S&L 100">''[[Shadows & Light]]'', 100</ref> He is revered by all air elementals and creatures that fly. It is said that he is aware of all air spells that are cast anywhere throughout the multiverse - although this might be true, he rarely becomes personally involved in their resolution unless they affect him directly.<ref name="S&L 101"/> |
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| + | ==Organizations== |
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| + | While studying and talking about organizations in the [[Talk:Organization#Ethnic_groups_and_organizations]] that i helped make it's hard to concentrate when the list itself is huge, and the same standards can't be applied to all groups, mainly the fact that small racial/ethnic groups that aren't allied with any of the big groups makes it a huge list i proposed 2 changes, with 3 possible solutions that i could think of: |
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| + | #1 Separate the main section from the racial/ethnic groups |
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| − | == Lore == |
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| + | #2 Separate each big faction into smaller articles, like it was already done here [[Goblin organizations]], Applied for example on the alliance would be either creating a section in the [[Alliance]] article [[Alliance#Organizations]] or a entirely new article [[Alliance organizations]], i favour the later because it creates less problems in the faction article |
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| − | The Old Gods' armies were led by the most powerful elemental lieutenants: [[Ragnaros the Firelord]], [[Therazane the Stonemother]], Al'Akir the Windlord, and [[Neptulon the Tidehunter]]. Their chaotic forces raged across the face of the world and clashed with the colossal [[Titan]]s. Though the [[elementals]] were powerful beyond mortal comprehension, their combined forces could not stop the mighty Titans. One by one, the elemental lords fell, and their forces dispersed. |
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| + | #3 do both of the above |
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| + | This is all i could think off if anybody knows a way to reduce the size of this page and maintain structure this page tell me, I think the second solution is currently the best.--[[User:Ashbear160|Ashbear160]] ([[User talk:Ashbear160|talk]]) 21:36, 12 July 2011 (UTC) |
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| − | The [[Pantheon]] shattered the Old Gods' citadels and chained the four elemental gods far beneath the surface of the world. Without the Old Gods' power to keep their raging spirits bound to the physical world, the elementals were banished to an abyssal world known as the Elemental Plane where they would contend with one another for all eternity. With the elementals' departure, nature calmed, and the world settled into a peaceful harmony. |
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| + | :I'll try to do the second option in a while if nobody opposes it--[[User:Ashbear160|Ashbear160]] ([[User talk:Ashbear160|talk]]) 12:26, 13 July 2011 (UTC) |
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| + | ::With suggestions from Gourra i applied solution 2 you can see them at [[Organizations]], [[Alliance organizations]] and [[Horde organizations]], i however am in doubt if i should apply the same situation for the following "big factions": Scourge, Illidari, Burning Legion and Old Gods' Forces.--[[User:Ashbear160|Ashbear160]] ([[User talk:Ashbear160|talk]]) 20:42, 13 July 2011 (UTC) |
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| + | ==Racial Group Templates== |
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| − | [[Thunderaan]], Prince of Air, is one of Al'Akir's children.{{fact}} |
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| + | The second problem is the fact that all racial group template (most examples can be seen at on of my pages[[User:Ashbear160/List of Ethnicities]]) they are almost all about the same type of subject different tribes/clans/nations/packs/herds/groups within a single race, which for simplicity sake i will call ethnic groups, these templates need all to be reworked to fit one or at least some sort of common standard, because some are divided into subraces, others by location, some by allegiance and even some by which type of product they appear in, and i'm really having troubles figuring out how to create a common stand for these templates, so i could use the some help figuring out the following. |
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| + | :Common Name(i only thought of changing all references to tribes/clans/nations/packs/herds to either Ethnic Groups or just Groups, i think the later should be the one used) |
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| + | :Common Standards for groups within the template(I think a division by subrace would be most appropiate) |
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| + | ::Thanks for your help.--[[User:Ashbear160|Ashbear160]] ([[User talk:Ashbear160|talk]]) 21:36, 12 July 2011 (UTC) |
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| − | == Skills and abilities == |
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| − | Al'Akir uses his great speed to his advantage in battle. He strikes first at those foes who fly and thus present the greatest challenge to his mastery of the air. Climbing into the sky to attack him can be a dangerous proposition. Once all flying foes have been dealt with, he generally employs his whirlwind ability to sweep up creatures on the ground, holding them as long as possible before dropping them in whatever manner deals the most punishment to those who would challenge his might.</p><p>Although he is the weakest of the Elemental Lords, the others are hard pressed to attack him on his own turf. He rarely attacks them directly, choosing instead to wreak whatever havoc he can before retreating in the face of determined opposition.<ref name="S&L 100"/> |
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| − | === The thunderhead === |
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| − | Al'Akir has the power to transform himself into a tireless and raging thunderstorm when outdoors. This transformation completes within a relatively short time, "during which he swiftly shifts into a massive, roiling black" 250-foot by 250-foot by 1,000-foot "cloud bank with lightning dancing within." It can last up to one full hour, while also standing a few hundred feet off the ground. While within this form, he has greater power to manipulate the air, such as being able to loose multiple and powerful lightning bolts, each at a different target within approximately 500 feet in any direction he wishes. He also has the ability to slam creatures beneath him or within one hundred feet of the thunderstorm. Furthermore, he can create a single whirlwind underneath his cloud shape that must remain directly below his cloud body. If any other air elementals are in the vicinity, they also can form whirlwinds (at their own power level) that can last for as long as the thunderstorm. There are limits to these abilities; Al'Akir cannot use them with conjunction of the whirlwind, or with other whirlwinds caused by the wind elementals under his command.<ref>''[[Shadows & Light]]'', 101-102</ref> |
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| − | === His whirlwind === |
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| − | Al'Akir can transform himself into a whirlwind every 10 minutes, and remain in this form for a fairly long duration. Gargantuan or smaller creatures may be injured when caught in the whirlwind, and/or lifted into the air. A creature that can fly has a higher chance than others to escape the whirlwind. It too, will very likely be injured. He can eject any creatures whenever he wishes, depositing them wherever the whirlwind happens to be. He prefers doing this over the sides of cliffs, or from very high altitudes. |
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| − | If the base touches the ground, it creates a swirling cloud of debris, known to most as a tornado. This cloud is centered on the elemental, and it will obscure all vision. It is difficult to cast a spell from near or within the tornado.<ref name="S&L 101"/> |
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| − | ==Name inspiration== |
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| − | "Al Akhir الأخير", or romanized "Al Akir", means literally "The Last" in Arabic. This is probably due to him being the last one in the circle of power of the [[Elemental Lords]], and he's the one with the least powers. |
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| − | One of the European [[realm]]s in [[World of Warcraft]] is named [[Server:Al'Akir Europe|Al'Akir]]. |
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| − | Although not officially stated by Blizzard, Skywall's inclusion in the upcoming expansion, Cataclysm, could mean Al'Akir may make an appearance. |
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| − | However, according to the April edition of the UK version of PC Gamer, The Skywall will contain a raid with Al'Akir as the end boss. This edition also confirms several rumors made by MMO Champion and the Something Awful forums. |
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| − | [[fr:Al'Akir]] |
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| − | [[Category:Air elementals]] |
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Revision as of 20:42, 13 July 2011
Forums: Village pump → Organization and Racial Group templates
Continued from the ongoing parallel discussion at Talk:Organization#Ethnic_groups_and_organizations:
There are two related problems that i think should be fixed with the consensus of the community.
Organizations
While studying and talking about organizations in the Talk:Organization#Ethnic_groups_and_organizations that i helped make it's hard to concentrate when the list itself is huge, and the same standards can't be applied to all groups, mainly the fact that small racial/ethnic groups that aren't allied with any of the big groups makes it a huge list i proposed 2 changes, with 3 possible solutions that i could think of:
- 1 Separate the main section from the racial/ethnic groups
- 2 Separate each big faction into smaller articles, like it was already done here Goblin organizations, Applied for example on the alliance would be either creating a section in the Alliance article Alliance#Organizations or a entirely new article Alliance organizations, i favour the later because it creates less problems in the faction article
- 3 do both of the above
This is all i could think off if anybody knows a way to reduce the size of this page and maintain structure this page tell me, I think the second solution is currently the best.--Ashbear160 (talk) 21:36, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
- I'll try to do the second option in a while if nobody opposes it--Ashbear160 (talk) 12:26, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
- With suggestions from Gourra i applied solution 2 you can see them at Organizations, Alliance organizations and Horde organizations, i however am in doubt if i should apply the same situation for the following "big factions": Scourge, Illidari, Burning Legion and Old Gods' Forces.--Ashbear160 (talk) 20:42, 13 July 2011 (UTC)
Racial Group Templates
The second problem is the fact that all racial group template (most examples can be seen at on of my pagesUser:Ashbear160/List of Ethnicities) they are almost all about the same type of subject different tribes/clans/nations/packs/herds/groups within a single race, which for simplicity sake i will call ethnic groups, these templates need all to be reworked to fit one or at least some sort of common standard, because some are divided into subraces, others by location, some by allegiance and even some by which type of product they appear in, and i'm really having troubles figuring out how to create a common stand for these templates, so i could use the some help figuring out the following.
- Common Name(i only thought of changing all references to tribes/clans/nations/packs/herds to either Ethnic Groups or just Groups, i think the later should be the one used)
- Common Standards for groups within the template(I think a division by subrace would be most appropiate)
- Thanks for your help.--Ashbear160 (talk) 21:36, 12 July 2011 (UTC)