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| image = JarodFirelands.jpg
| name=Free Your Mind, the Rest Follows
 
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| name = Jarod Shadowsong
| start=[[Twilight Cauldron]] {{co|28.4|36.4|Mount Hyjal}}
 
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| gender = Male
| faction=Neutral
 
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| race = Night elf
| id=25730
 
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| creature = Humanoid
| level=81
 
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| character = [[Warrior]] (presumed)
| levelreq=80
 
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| affiliation = [[Sentinels]], [[Kaldorei Resistance]], [[Guardians of Hyjal]]
| category=Mount Hyjal
 
 
| faction = Neutral
| end=[[Rio Duran]] {{co|28.2|29.9|Mount Hyjal}}
 
 
| level = 88
| reputation=+250 [[Guardians of Hyjal]]
 
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| type = Elite
| rewards={{item|Purifying Spaulders}} or {{item|Invidious Casque}} or {{item|Crusher of Bonds}}
 
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| location = [[Firelands]], [[Mount Hyjal]]
| experience=27700
 
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| occupation = Night elf commander
| money={{cost|15|60}}
 
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| relatives = [[Maiev Shadowsong]] (sister), [[Shandris Feathermoon]] (lover, presumed)
| previous={{quest|From the Mouth of Madness}}
 
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| status = Alive
 
}}
 
}}
   
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'''Jarod Shadowsong''' is the younger brother of [[Maiev Shadowsong]], and was commander of the [[Kaldorei Resistance]] during the [[War of the Ancients]]. He becomes a hero and leader to the night elves following the war's conclusion, and is instrumental in easing tensions between his people and the Highborne. Prior to ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]'', he had not appeared outside the novels, and was never mentioned outside this solitary appearance. His sudden disappearance was addressed, but the reason for why has never been explained.
== Objectives ==
 
Speak with 8 Twilight Servitors to administer the draught and rescue them.
 
*{{NPC||Twilight Servitor}} Freed x8
 
*{{item|icon=|Cleansing Draught}} (provided)
 
   
== Description ==
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==History==
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Jarod was a minor captain in the city guard of [[Suramar]] and was unofficially promoted when he returned accompanied by [[Malfurion Stormrage]], [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], [[Krasus]], [[Korialstrasz]], [[Rhonin]], and [[Broxigar]]. Jarod was put in charge of guarding these important personages and became a valuable supporter of [[Kur'talos Ravencrest|Lord Ravencrest]]. After the death of many of the nobles he was promoted to commander.<ref>{{ref book |author= Knaak, Richard A. |authorlink= Richard A. Knaak |title= [[The Sundering]] |isbn= 978-0-7434-2898-9 |pages=118}}</ref>
<{{NPC||Rio Duran||Rio}} said that the draught would not remain effective for long.>
 
   
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==Commanding the resistance==
<You'd better hurry into the hovel and administer it to as many Twilight Servitors as you can find.>
 
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{{Novel-section}}
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When [[Desdel Stareye]] took command after [[Ravencrest]]'s death, [[Jarod]] was named liaison to the [[tauren]] and [[earthen]], largely because Stareye thought [[Jarod]] was used to sacrifice. When Stareye was killed (much to the relief of [[Krasus]] and [[Rhonin]]) — and soon after [[Lord Del'theon]] was killed — [[Jarod]] unconsciously assumed field command of the troops. As a result, the tide of the battle was turned from the death of the resistance into a small victory within hours. [[Rhonin]], the [[earthen]] and the [[tauren]] insisted that Jarod assume complete command of the allied forces, to which he reluctantly agreed. Most of the nobles and [[Moon Guard]] agreed he should lead them. [[Jarod]]'s unorthodox tactics were extremely effective in holding the line against the [[Burning Legion]] (about 25 miles out to sea from Kalimdor's current coast) with minimal loss of life until the arrival of [[Archimonde]] to the battlefield. These battles even liberated the night elves from Stareye's mistakes and improved relations with other races, and even served to deteriorate the caste system of the [[Kaldorei]] (which placed only nobles as leaders).
   
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[[Jarod]]'s mere presence also seems to serve in raising morale. It is noted that, unlike the commanders before him, all fight harder and obey him with greater swiftness. An amused [[Rhonin]], however, realizes that [[Jarod]] probably doesn't consider himself impressive at all, and believes he is only doing what he must. Unfortunately for his modesty, his people's reverence for him only grew when the [[demigods]] joined the conflict, and willingly placed themselves under his command. He even manages to earn the admiration and respect of his sister, who had never seemed to approve of him. Towards the end of the conflict, [[Jarod]] entered single combat with [[Archimonde]] himself. He knew that he would not be able to defeat the demon lord, but he fought anyway... until the portal in the [[Well of Eternity]] collapsed, and all of the [[Burning Legion]] — including [[Archimonde]] — were banished from the face of [[Azeroth]]. Although he believed his people would consider his resistance pathetic, as he fought so poorly against the demon commander, he was celebrated as a hero. In spite all but impossible odds, he had stood defiant against a commander of [[Burning Legion]], even though the latter had merely been toying with him.
== Rewards ==
 
{{itembox|You will be able to choose one of these rewards|Purifying Spaulders|Invidious Casque|Crusher of Bonds}}
 
You will also receive: {{cost|15|60}}
 
   
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==After the War of the Ancients==
== Progress ==
 
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Following the conclusion of the War, [[Jarod]] was named one of the major leaders of the night elf civilization (the others being [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], [[Malfurion Stormrage]] and [[Dath'Remar Sunstrider]]). Unfortunately for him, he is the first to discover that [[Illidan Stormrage]] was attempting to create a new [[Well of Eternity]]. He attempts to stop him, but is badly beaten by the other's vast command of the arcane. When they discover him, [[Maiev]] and [[Shandris Feathermoon|Shandris]] quickly go to tend to him. A furious Maiev then attempts to kill [[Illidan]] for harming her brother, but is stopped by [[Tyrande]] and [[Malfurion]]. [[Jarod]] later agrees to his imprisonment. He is present during the birth of [[Nordrassil]], and the blessing it recieved from the Dragon [[Aspect]]s. He also helps guide his people in finding a new place, and new ways, to live.
Did the draught work?
 
   
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[[Jarod]] was known to have at least partly returned the affection of [[Shandris Feathermoon]] despite how when he first met her during the [[War of the Ancients]], he described their age gap as being "A gulf the size of the [[Well of Eternity]]," although the difference was only a few years. As of such, he is initially disturbed by the affectionate smiles the younger night elf always gave him. At the end of the book, however, he admits that he began to find comfort in them, especially with the pressures of leadership.
== Completion ==
 
Excellent! Let's hope the damage wasn't permanent.
 
   
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Over the years, he chooses to increasingly lessen his presence in night elf society, still believing that he is no hero, and not wanting to be remembered as one. He eventually fades away altogether. In his place, [[Tyrande]] begins to become the monarch of their people. One day, he suddenly vanished, along with a few personal possessions. He did not say where he was going, and he did not bid anyone farewell. No one saw or heard from him again for the next several thousand years.<ref>http://www.wow-europe.com/en/info/encyclopedia/449.xml</ref>
Judging by the poor victims in camp here, the [[Twilight's Hammer]] really messed with their heads.
 
   
== Notes ==
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==In World of Warcraft==
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{{cata-section}}
There are plenty of servitors inside the cave complex too. Don't focus on the few outside!
 
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[[File:Jarod Shadowsong.jpg|thumb|Jarod at Mount Hyjal]]
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Jarod Shadowsong makes his World of Warcraft debut in ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm|Cataclysm]]''. He appears at [[Mount Hyjal]], initially as a prisoner of the [[Twilight's Hammer]], and aids [[Ysera]] and the [[Ancients]] against the forces of [[Ragnaros]] after his rescue.
   
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===Quests===
The servitors have some random gossip text:
 
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*{{questlong|Neutral|81|Graduation Speech}} {{questfinish}}
*H'thon, the column of darkness stretching beyond sight. H'thon marwol qualar: the infinite grasp of night.
 
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*{{questlong|Neutral|81|Twilight Riot}} {{queststartfinish}}
*Mar'kow tallol ye'tarin, it knows, it knows.
 
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*{{questlong|Neutral|81|Slash and Burn}} {{queststartfinish}}
*Fear broils forth from the heart of the infinite! Don't make me look! I've seen more than I can stand!
 
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*{{questlong|Neutral|81|Might of the Firelord}} {{queststartfinish}}
*We are nothing. Tulall par'okoth. Far'al ka'kar. The void devours.
 
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*{{questlong|Neutral|82|The Sanctum of the Prophets}} {{queststartfinish}}
*The shadow sees. Bo'al lal arwl C'toth. The end comes, cloaked in silent fire.
 
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*{{questlong|Neutral|82|Magma Monarch}} {{queststartfinish}}
*Al'tha, Al'tha bormaz. Ni bormaz ta'thall? It comes, it walks in flames, <race>!
 
*<The Twilight Servitor gurgles at you, white spittle foaming and bubbling from his mouth.>
 
*Thoth'al amun Ree'thael vormos! Vormos! Vormos!
 
   
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==Relatives==
Freeing them, they can randomly say any of the following:
 
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{{Relatives}}
*{{text|say|Twilight Servitor|What did they do to me? I've got to get back to camp...}}
 
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Besides being Maiev's brother, he may also be related to {{NPC||Nessa Shadowsong}}.
*{{text|say|Twilight Servitor|...What am I saying? Nothing makes sense anymore. I've got to get out of this place!}}
 
*{{text|say|Twilight Servitor|Wha - what? Where am I? I've got to get out of here!}}
 
*{{text|say|Twilight Servitor|What happened to me? I'm leaving!}}
 
*{{text|say|Twilight Servitor|Whoa, you made the voices go away. I'm outta here!}}
 
*{{text|say|Twilight Servitor|My ... brain ... hurts!}}
 
   
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==Memorable quotes==
== Quest progression==
 
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*'''Jarod:''' "I just feel like I look like a buffoon!"
{{:Shrine of Goldrinn quests}}
 
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:'''[[Rhonin]]:''' "You won't get much argument from me."
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*"I'm no hero, Master Malfurion. You and the others slay demons with barely the wave of a hand. I just try to preserve your heads so that you can continue to do it."
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*"I still have a home... [[Suramar]] is still my home."
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*"I won't stand behind while those who followed me face the enemy in my name!"
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*"I await you, Archimonde." ''(after Archimonde isolates him from his army, and he sees the archdemon approach)''
   
==Patch history==
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==Trivia==
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* He has the exact same model as [[Orenthil Whisperwind]].
{{Patch 4.0.3a|note=Added}}
 
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==Videos==
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===[[Lore For Noobs]]===
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{{youtubelink|WIhzLlaylO8|desc=Lore For Noobs Jarod Shadowsong}}
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{{clear|both}}
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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Revision as of 10:05, 12 July 2011

NeutralJarod Shadowsong
Image of Jarod Shadowsong
Gender Male
Race Night elf (Humanoid)
Level 88 Elite
Class Warrior (presumed)
Affiliation(s) Sentinels, Kaldorei Resistance, Guardians of Hyjal
Occupation Night elf commander
Location Firelands, Mount Hyjal
Status Alive
Relative(s) Maiev Shadowsong (sister), Shandris Feathermoon (lover, presumed)

Jarod Shadowsong is the younger brother of Maiev Shadowsong, and was commander of the Kaldorei Resistance during the War of the Ancients. He becomes a hero and leader to the night elves following the war's conclusion, and is instrumental in easing tensions between his people and the Highborne. Prior to World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, he had not appeared outside the novels, and was never mentioned outside this solitary appearance. His sudden disappearance was addressed, but the reason for why has never been explained.

History

Jarod was a minor captain in the city guard of Suramar and was unofficially promoted when he returned accompanied by Malfurion Stormrage, Tyrande Whisperwind, Krasus, Korialstrasz, Rhonin, and Broxigar. Jarod was put in charge of guarding these important personages and became a valuable supporter of Lord Ravencrest. After the death of many of the nobles he was promoted to commander.[1]

Commanding the resistance

WoW-novel-logo-16x62 This section concerns content related to the Warcraft novels, novellas, or short stories.

When Desdel Stareye took command after Ravencrest's death, Jarod was named liaison to the tauren and earthen, largely because Stareye thought Jarod was used to sacrifice. When Stareye was killed (much to the relief of Krasus and Rhonin) — and soon after Lord Del'theon was killed — Jarod unconsciously assumed field command of the troops. As a result, the tide of the battle was turned from the death of the resistance into a small victory within hours. Rhonin, the earthen and the tauren insisted that Jarod assume complete command of the allied forces, to which he reluctantly agreed. Most of the nobles and Moon Guard agreed he should lead them. Jarod's unorthodox tactics were extremely effective in holding the line against the Burning Legion (about 25 miles out to sea from Kalimdor's current coast) with minimal loss of life until the arrival of Archimonde to the battlefield. These battles even liberated the night elves from Stareye's mistakes and improved relations with other races, and even served to deteriorate the caste system of the Kaldorei (which placed only nobles as leaders).

Jarod's mere presence also seems to serve in raising morale. It is noted that, unlike the commanders before him, all fight harder and obey him with greater swiftness. An amused Rhonin, however, realizes that Jarod probably doesn't consider himself impressive at all, and believes he is only doing what he must. Unfortunately for his modesty, his people's reverence for him only grew when the demigods joined the conflict, and willingly placed themselves under his command. He even manages to earn the admiration and respect of his sister, who had never seemed to approve of him. Towards the end of the conflict, Jarod entered single combat with Archimonde himself. He knew that he would not be able to defeat the demon lord, but he fought anyway... until the portal in the Well of Eternity collapsed, and all of the Burning Legion — including Archimonde — were banished from the face of Azeroth. Although he believed his people would consider his resistance pathetic, as he fought so poorly against the demon commander, he was celebrated as a hero. In spite all but impossible odds, he had stood defiant against a commander of Burning Legion, even though the latter had merely been toying with him.

After the War of the Ancients

Following the conclusion of the War, Jarod was named one of the major leaders of the night elf civilization (the others being Tyrande Whisperwind, Malfurion Stormrage and Dath'Remar Sunstrider). Unfortunately for him, he is the first to discover that Illidan Stormrage was attempting to create a new Well of Eternity. He attempts to stop him, but is badly beaten by the other's vast command of the arcane. When they discover him, Maiev and Shandris quickly go to tend to him. A furious Maiev then attempts to kill Illidan for harming her brother, but is stopped by Tyrande and Malfurion. Jarod later agrees to his imprisonment. He is present during the birth of Nordrassil, and the blessing it recieved from the Dragon Aspects. He also helps guide his people in finding a new place, and new ways, to live.

Jarod was known to have at least partly returned the affection of Shandris Feathermoon despite how when he first met her during the War of the Ancients, he described their age gap as being "A gulf the size of the Well of Eternity," although the difference was only a few years. As of such, he is initially disturbed by the affectionate smiles the younger night elf always gave him. At the end of the book, however, he admits that he began to find comfort in them, especially with the pressures of leadership.

Over the years, he chooses to increasingly lessen his presence in night elf society, still believing that he is no hero, and not wanting to be remembered as one. He eventually fades away altogether. In his place, Tyrande begins to become the monarch of their people. One day, he suddenly vanished, along with a few personal possessions. He did not say where he was going, and he did not bid anyone farewell. No one saw or heard from him again for the next several thousand years.[2]

In World of Warcraft

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.
Jarod Shadowsong

Jarod at Mount Hyjal

Jarod Shadowsong makes his World of Warcraft debut in Cataclysm. He appears at Mount Hyjal, initially as a prisoner of the Twilight's Hammer, and aids Ysera and the Ancients against the forces of Ragnaros after his rescue.

Quests

Relatives

Questionmark-medium
This section includes speculation on characters that might be related, usually because they may share a last name. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

Besides being Maiev's brother, he may also be related to Nessa Shadowsong.

Memorable quotes

  • Jarod: "I just feel like I look like a buffoon!"
Rhonin: "You won't get much argument from me."
  • "I'm no hero, Master Malfurion. You and the others slay demons with barely the wave of a hand. I just try to preserve your heads so that you can continue to do it."
  • "I still have a home... Suramar is still my home."
  • "I won't stand behind while those who followed me face the enemy in my name!"
  • "I await you, Archimonde." (after Archimonde isolates him from his army, and he sees the archdemon approach)

Trivia

Videos

Lore For Noobs

Template:Youtubelink

References

External links

Template:Welink

Preceded by:
Desdel Stareye
Position:
Leader of the Kaldorei Resistance
Succeeded by:
End of the War
Preceded by:
Desdel Stareye (unofficial)
Position:
Ruler of the Kaldorei (unofficial)
Succeeded by:
Tyrande Whisperwind (official)