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| − | The '''Curse of Flesh''' is a [[curse]] suffered by some of the descendents of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]'s [[seed races]], notably the [[dwarf|dwarves]] and [[gnome]]s.<ref>[[Tribunal of Ages#Quote|Quotes from Tribunal of Ages]]</ref> The curse changed the structure and appearance of these races from their original stony/metallic forms into the fleshy forms we know of today. |
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| + | | image = Prophet of the Flame.jpg |
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| + | | name = Prophet of the Flame |
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| + | | race = Night elf |
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| + | | creature = Uncategorized |
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| + | | aggro = {{aggro|-1|-1}} |
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| + | | faction = Neutral |
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| + | | location = [[Molten Front]] |
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| + | }} |
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| + | The '''Prophet of the Flame''' appears on a hill in the [[Ashen Fields]] of the [[Molten Front]]. The prophet takes on the form of one the bosses in the [[Firelands (instance)|Firelands]] raid, including [[Ragnaros]] himself. |
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| − | The Curse of Flesh is revealed to have been created by the [[Old Gods]] early in Azeroth's history to "facilitate assimilation". The [[titan]]s attempted to remove the curse (and the Old Gods), but found that the Old God infestation had grown too severe to remove without completely destroying Azeroth. Instead they bound the Old Gods within Azeroth. |
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| + | ==Avatars== |
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| − | == Direct mentions of the Curse of Flesh == |
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| + | *[[Avatar of Baleroc]] |
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| − | === Brann Bronzebeard === |
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| + | *[[Avatar of Bethekk]] |
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| − | A [[Tribunal of Ages|dialogue]] triggered by [[Brann Bronzebeard]] in [[Ulduar]] gives most of the details of the curse and the connection to the Old Gods. |
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| + | *[[Avatar of Ragnaros]] |
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| + | *[[Avatar of Rhyolith]] |
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| + | *[[Avatar of Shannox]] |
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| + | *[[Avatar of Staghelm]] |
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| + | ==Quotes== |
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| − | === Fizzcrank Fullthrottle === |
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| + | *{{text|say|Prophet of the Flame|None escape the rage of the Firelands!}} |
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| − | In the quest {{quest|The Mechagnomes}}, a dialogue with [[Fizzcrank Fullthrottle]] details the removal of the curse from several gnomes by [[Gearmaster Mechazod]] which transformed the gnomes into "mechanical beings". The dialogue mentions that all creations of the titans eventually fell victim to it. |
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| + | :Takes on an avatar (not Ragnaros) |
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| + | :*{{text|say|Avatar of Rhyolith|Shatter the bones!}} |
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| + | :*{{text|say|Avatar of Rhyolith|Stomp and burn! Stomp and burn!}} |
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| + | :*{{text|say|Avatar of Shannox|The realm of fire will consume you!}} |
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| + | *{{text|say|Prophet of the Flame|Kneel before the burning flame!}} |
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| − | === Sjonnir the Ironshaper === |
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| + | *{{text|say|Prophet of the Flame|Witness the majesty of flame!}} |
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| − | [[Sjonnir The Ironshaper]] mentions the curse when engaged. |
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| + | :Takes on the [[Avatar of Ragnaros]] |
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| + | :*{{text|say|Avatar of Ragnaros|Be consumed by flame!}} |
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| + | ==Notes== |
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| − | == Indirect mentions of the Curse of Flesh == |
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| + | He seems to appear every 10-15 minutes from a shooting ball of fire coming from [[Sulfuron Keep]]. |
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| − | === [[Discs of Norgannon]] === |
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| − | While the [[Lore Keeper of Norgannon#The Lore Keeper's Knowledge|Lorekeeper's Knowledge]] in [[Uldaman]] doesn't mention the Curse of Flesh by name, it clearly refers to the same events that are later described by the Tribunal of Ages. Interestingly, this dialogue was written during the original ''[[World of Warcraft]]'', indicating that either this plotline has been planned for many years or has been built out of existing lore. |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Patch changes== |
| + | {{Patch 4.2.0|note=Added.}} |
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| − | [[Jotun]]'s title suggests that he is cursed, or bears a curse to others (which could be believed to be the Curse of Flesh). |
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| − | + | == External links == |
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| + | {{elinks-NPC|54421}} |
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| − | In [[Archavon's Log]], for the Day 1051213, [[Archavon the Stone Watcher|Archavon]] wrote "Archavon wake up, notice face feel soft. Not important. Go back to sleep." This could hint that he was, more or less, affected by the Curse of Flesh. |
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| − | === [[General Bjarngrim]] === |
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| − | While General Bjarngrim in the Halls of Lightning does not directly utter the name of the curse, he does refer to it during the fight. His quotes imply that he compares himself with the player. Apparently, he also considers killing lifeforms affected by the curse to be the the solution of removing it. |
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| − | == Afflicted races == |
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| − | === [[Earthen]]/Dwarves/[[Trogg]]s === |
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| − | The [[Tribunal of Ages]] dialogue reveals that it was the curse that caused the transformation from stony earthen to fleshy dwarves (and presumably troggs) while they were asleep in Uldaman. |
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| − | === Gnomes === |
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| − | If [[Gearmaster Mechazod]] is to be believed, prior to the curse, gnomes appeared as [[mechagnome]]s. |
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| − | === Vrykul === |
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| − | [[Sjonnir the Ironshaper]] appears as a vrykul with metallic skin. As such, it is possible that the vrykul also had an original, more stony, appearance and also suffer from the curse. However, the 'iron' races were seemingly constructed separately then the other titan creations. |
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| − | === Humans === |
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| − | Based on the quests {{questlong|Alliance|71|The Echo of Ymiron}} and {{questlong|Alliance|71|Anguish of Nifflevar}}, it can be speculated that the birthing of [[human]]s is a severe side-effect of the curse on the [[vrykul]]. |
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| − | === Aesir, the storm giants === |
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| − | {{speculation}} |
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| − | The [[storm giant]]s of Northrend may be [[aesir]] who have succumbed to the curse. Aesir is the titan word meaning "storm giant". |
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| − | == References == |
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| − | {{reflist}} |
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| Race | Night elf (Uncategorized) |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Location | Molten Front |
The Prophet of the Flame appears on a hill in the Ashen Fields of the Molten Front. The prophet takes on the form of one the bosses in the Firelands raid, including Ragnaros himself.
Avatars
- Avatar of Baleroc
- Avatar of Bethekk
- Avatar of Ragnaros
- Avatar of Rhyolith
- Avatar of Shannox
- Avatar of Staghelm
Quotes
- Prophet of the Flame says: None escape the rage of the Firelands!
- Takes on an avatar (not Ragnaros)
- Avatar of Rhyolith says: Shatter the bones!
- Avatar of Rhyolith says: Stomp and burn! Stomp and burn!
- Avatar of Shannox says: The realm of fire will consume you!
- Prophet of the Flame says: Kneel before the burning flame!
- Prophet of the Flame says: Witness the majesty of flame!
- Takes on the Avatar of Ragnaros
- Avatar of Ragnaros says: Be consumed by flame!
Notes
He seems to appear every 10-15 minutes from a shooting ball of fire coming from Sulfuron Keep.
Patch changes
Patch 4.2.0 (2011-06-28): Added.