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'''Saldor Shallowbrook''', is an aged, placid [[high elf]]. He oversees the [[Quel'Danil Lodge]] in the [[Hinterlands]].<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', pg. 100</ref>
 
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| name = Tol'vir
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| image = Raider Lord Havat.jpg
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| capital = [[Uldum]]
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| character = [[Warrior]], [[Sentinel]]
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| other major cities = Unknown
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| faction = [[Titans]] (presumed), [[Old Gods]], [[Black dragonflight]] (allied with [[Deathwing]])
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| homeworld = [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]
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| language = [[Titan (language)|Titan]] (presumed)
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| leader = [[Dark Pharaoh Tekahn]] (Neferset tribe)<br/> [[King Phaoris]] (Ramkahen tribe)
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| height = Unknown
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}}
   
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The '''tol'vir''' were originally stone constructs created by the titans to safeguard the secrets of Uldum. They possess feline lower bodies and heads as well as human torsos.<ref name="arch"/> They were created to maintain titan repositories and machinery. There was once another society of tol'vir in [[Northrend]], but they were overthrown by the [[Nerubian]]s and transformed into [[obsidian destroyer]]s. It is possible that some of the original Tol'vir in Northrend still exists deep within the remnants of [[Azjol-Nerub]].<ref name="forum"/>
Saldor Shallowbrook does not appear in World of Warcraft.
 
   
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Like many other titan creations, the tol'vir succumbed to the [[curse of flesh]].
== References ==
 
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The tol'vir made their first appearance with ''[[World of Warcraft: Cataclysm]]'', when [[Uldum]] was expanded into a zone of its own.
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==Introduction==
[[Category:Lands of Conflict]]
 
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The entities known as obsidian destroyers are actually enslaved titan constructs that were once called the tol'vir. The tol'vir were created to maintain titan lore repositories and titan machinery surrounding the titan cities of Ulduar and Uldum. Not long after the troll empires divided the insectoid kingdom of the aqir, the aqir that traveled north discovered and overthrew the tol'vir society in Northrend. These aqir would eventually become the race we know as the nerubians today, having adapted the tol'vir's architecture for their own purposes. Similarly, the aqir that traveled south ransacked and overthrew a titan research station near Uldum, renaming themselves the qiraji and calling their new home Ahn'Qiraj. Although the Scourge would eventually consume the nerubian empire and throw its few remaining tol'vir slaves into the front lines, it's possible that more tol'vir still exist in the hidden titan city of Uldum or deep within the remnants of Azjol-Nerub.<ref name="forum">http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=25626575587&pageNo=1&sid=1#0<sup>[broken link]</sup></ref>
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[[File:TolVirShieldColored.jpg|thumb|Tol'vir icon (recolored from archaeology image)]]
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==Appearance==
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The tol'vir have humanoid upper torsos with a more lionine bottom half. Their faces are also very lionine, with sleek features and shard fangs. Thick fur of various shading covers their body.
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Before being afflicted with the Curse of Flesh, the tol'vir had stone bodies and gems encrusted in certain areas. Some of the larger tol'vir had a pair of stone wings.
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==History and culture==
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===Society===
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In ancient times, the tol'vir were charged with guarding and keeping the structures and artifacts of the benevolent [[Titan]]s. To this day, the tol'vir keep this charge, but have also established their own cultures and cities in the process. Tol'vir buildings are made of stone and mud, shaped into bricks and placed into cube like structures. While simple, they are effective at blocking out the harsh sun on the Uldum desert, or cutting out the unforgiving winds.
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The tol'vir tribes are lead by kings, and live in what appears to be a monarch system of government. When the king passes on, the oldest living heir will take it's place, and so on. Higher ranking members of tol'vir society, such as generals, kings, and high priests, wear head pieces that are shaped like rams or birds. It is known that the tol'vir revere the Titans and their guardians, so these may be shaped in honor of the Titan guardians.
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The tol'vir have many sacred areas around Uldum. While the prime religion and beliefs of these creatures is not known at this time, it has been apparent that they revere the Titans and follow a form of the [[Light]]. High priests of the tribes are held in high standing.
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===Language===
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Their racial language is unknown, but they can speak common and orcish, as they interact with both Horde and Alliance adventurers.
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==Tribes==
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Three tribes exist in the present day: [[Ramkahen]], [[Orsis]] (nearly wiped out) and [[Neferset]]. The latter tribe has allied with [[Deathwing]] in order to regain the tol'vir's stone form.<ref name="arch">History on common tol'vir [[archaeology]] findings</ref>
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==Notable tol'vir==
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[[File:Stub.png|20px]] ''Please add any available information to this section.''
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==Holy Light==
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{{Speculation}}
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Many of the Tol'vir use Light based abilities, and call forth the powers of Light, which are not very different from that of [[Light|Holy Light]]. [[High Prophet Barim]] summons forth the powers of Heaven's Fury and Repentance, while [[Temple Guardian Anhuur]], varies from Searing Light to Divine Reckoning. This kind of power is also demonstrated by other titanic servant - [[Maiden of Virtue]] in [[Karazhan]]. The reason for this remains the mystery, for so far there was no proof of [[Titan|Titans]] being capable of calling forth the [[Light]] of their own. In addition [[Setesh]] can control the power of the [[Void]] (and possibly even that of [[Forgotten Shadow]] it is unknown where these powers have come from, and may be revealed in time.
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==Gallery==
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File:Cata_skywall_tolvir_01.jpg|A group of Tol'vir in the Skywall
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File:Neferset Blade Twister.jpg|A masked Tol'vir
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[[ru:Тол'вир]]

Revision as of 03:34, 29 March 2011

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The tol'vir were originally stone constructs created by the titans to safeguard the secrets of Uldum. They possess feline lower bodies and heads as well as human torsos.[1] They were created to maintain titan repositories and machinery. There was once another society of tol'vir in Northrend, but they were overthrown by the Nerubians and transformed into obsidian destroyers. It is possible that some of the original Tol'vir in Northrend still exists deep within the remnants of Azjol-Nerub.[2]

Like many other titan creations, the tol'vir succumbed to the curse of flesh.

The tol'vir made their first appearance with World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, when Uldum was expanded into a zone of its own.

Introduction

The entities known as obsidian destroyers are actually enslaved titan constructs that were once called the tol'vir. The tol'vir were created to maintain titan lore repositories and titan machinery surrounding the titan cities of Ulduar and Uldum. Not long after the troll empires divided the insectoid kingdom of the aqir, the aqir that traveled north discovered and overthrew the tol'vir society in Northrend. These aqir would eventually become the race we know as the nerubians today, having adapted the tol'vir's architecture for their own purposes. Similarly, the aqir that traveled south ransacked and overthrew a titan research station near Uldum, renaming themselves the qiraji and calling their new home Ahn'Qiraj. Although the Scourge would eventually consume the nerubian empire and throw its few remaining tol'vir slaves into the front lines, it's possible that more tol'vir still exist in the hidden titan city of Uldum or deep within the remnants of Azjol-Nerub.[2]

TolVirShieldColored

Tol'vir icon (recolored from archaeology image)

Appearance

The tol'vir have humanoid upper torsos with a more lionine bottom half. Their faces are also very lionine, with sleek features and shard fangs. Thick fur of various shading covers their body.

Before being afflicted with the Curse of Flesh, the tol'vir had stone bodies and gems encrusted in certain areas. Some of the larger tol'vir had a pair of stone wings.

History and culture

Society

In ancient times, the tol'vir were charged with guarding and keeping the structures and artifacts of the benevolent Titans. To this day, the tol'vir keep this charge, but have also established their own cultures and cities in the process. Tol'vir buildings are made of stone and mud, shaped into bricks and placed into cube like structures. While simple, they are effective at blocking out the harsh sun on the Uldum desert, or cutting out the unforgiving winds.

The tol'vir tribes are lead by kings, and live in what appears to be a monarch system of government. When the king passes on, the oldest living heir will take it's place, and so on. Higher ranking members of tol'vir society, such as generals, kings, and high priests, wear head pieces that are shaped like rams or birds. It is known that the tol'vir revere the Titans and their guardians, so these may be shaped in honor of the Titan guardians.

The tol'vir have many sacred areas around Uldum. While the prime religion and beliefs of these creatures is not known at this time, it has been apparent that they revere the Titans and follow a form of the Light. High priests of the tribes are held in high standing.

Language

Their racial language is unknown, but they can speak common and orcish, as they interact with both Horde and Alliance adventurers.

Tribes

Three tribes exist in the present day: Ramkahen, Orsis (nearly wiped out) and Neferset. The latter tribe has allied with Deathwing in order to regain the tol'vir's stone form.[1]

Notable tol'vir

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Holy Light

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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

Many of the Tol'vir use Light based abilities, and call forth the powers of Light, which are not very different from that of Holy Light. High Prophet Barim summons forth the powers of Heaven's Fury and Repentance, while Temple Guardian Anhuur, varies from Searing Light to Divine Reckoning. This kind of power is also demonstrated by other titanic servant - Maiden of Virtue in Karazhan. The reason for this remains the mystery, for so far there was no proof of Titans being capable of calling forth the Light of their own. In addition Setesh can control the power of the Void (and possibly even that of Forgotten Shadow it is unknown where these powers have come from, and may be revealed in time.

Gallery

References

ru:Тол'вир