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| − | The [[trolls]] draw power for their [[voodoo]] magics by performing rituals and invoking the '''Primal Gods''', '''Old Gods''',{{Cite|M&M|22}} '''forest spirits''', and '''ancestral spirits''': their '''Loa''' spirits and gods. |
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| − | Loa spirits are more powerful than the [[elementals]], but not as powerful as gods.{{Cite|M&M|46}} Supposedly, these spirits are mighty entities that grant the faithful extraordinary powers. By calling upon these voodoo spirits, the shadow hunter gains special blessings with which he can combat darkness and help those in need. The abilities granted vary according to the Loa the shadow hunter calls upon.{{Cite|HPG|68}} Almost any being who has died and transcended death can be worshiped as a Loa, including Forsaken [[shadow ascendant]]s. |
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| − | The [[shadow hunter]]s' faith and communion with the Loa gods grants them shadow and healing magic, and other abilities. Shadow Hunters learn magic that hinders enemies and aids allies, gaining a unique mix of spells that delve into the more occult aspects of the Loa. |
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| − | The five high priests in [[Zul'Gurub]] each have a corresponding Primal God. [[High Priestess Mar'li]] worships [[Shadra]], [[High Priest Thekal]] worships [[Shirvallah]], [[High Priestess Arlokk]] worships [[Bethekk]], [[High Priestess Jeklik]] worships [[Hir'eek]] and [[High Priest Venoxis]] worships [[Hethiss]]. |
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| − | The three high prophets in [[Gundrak]] each have a corresponding Primal God. [[Gal'darah]] worships [[Akali]], [[Moorabi]] worships [[Mam'toth]] and [[Slad'ran]] worships [[Sseratus]]. |
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| − | ==The troll pantheon (The Loa gods)== |
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| − | All trolls worship a pantheon of primal forces; a sacred animal represents each aspect of the pantheon.{{cite|DF|89}} |
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| − | ===Amani Loas=== |
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| − | The trolls of Zul'Aman worship primal beings they call the Forest Gods.{{cite|LoC|115}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Ula-tek]], Goddess of Serpents. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Bear}} [[Nalorakk]], the [[Bear]]. {{bc-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Eagle}} [[Akil'zon]], the [[Eagle]]. {{bc-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Dragonhawk}} [[Jan'alai]], the [[Dragonhawk]]. {{bc-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Lynx}} [[Halazzi]], the [[Lynx]]. {{bc-inline}} |
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| − | ===Drakkari Loas=== |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Sseratus]], the [[Serpent]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|SpiritBeast}} [[Har'koa]], the [[Snow Leopard|Snow leopard]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Bear}} [[Rhunok]], the Arctic [[Bear]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Hakkar}} [[Quetz'lun]], the [[Wind serpent]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Mammoth}} [[Mam'toth]], the [[Mammoth]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Rhino}} [[Akali]], the [[Rhino]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | ===Drakkari Gods=== |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Zim'Abwa]] {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Zim'Rhuk]], the Wise One. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Zim'Torga]], the Mother of Prosperity. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | ===Gurubashi Loas=== |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Hakkar}} [[Hakkar the Soulflayer|Hakkar]], Blood God, and his [[Avatar of Hakkar|avatar]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Spider}} [[Shadra]], the [[Spider]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Tiger}} [[Shirvallah]], the [[Tiger]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Panther}} [[Bethekk]], the [[Panther]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Bat}} [[Hir'eek]], the [[Bat]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Snake}} [[Hethiss]], the [[Snake]]. |
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| − | ===Sandfury Loas=== |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Tiger}} [[Kimbul]], God of Tigers, Lord of beasts, King of Cats, the Prey's Doom. |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Mueh'zala]], God of Death, Father of Sleep, Son of Time, the Night's Friend. |
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| − | ===Shadowhunter Loas=== |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Legba]], Loa of Speed. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Lukou]], Loa of Healing and Respite. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Ogoun]], Loa of War. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Dambala]], Loa of serpents and treachery. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Samedi]], Loa of the cemeteries and the restful sleep of the dead. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Unknown}} [[Shango]], Controller of the Realm of Storms. {{RPG-inline}} |
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| − | ===Zandalar Loas=== |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|UndeadTroll|Male|Small}} [[Zanza the Restless|Zanza]], worshiped by the [[Zandalar Tribe]]. |
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| − | ===Worshipped as Loas=== |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|Ghost}} [[Shadow ascendant]]s {{RPG-inline}} |
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| − | ==Servitors of the Loas== |
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| − | ===High priests=== |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|Panther}} [[High Priestess Arlokk|Arlokk]], high priestess of [[Bethekk]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIconExt|DireTroll}} [[High Priest Hawinni|Hawinni]], high priest of [[Quetz'lun]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|Gargoyle}} [[High Priestess Jeklik|Jeklik]], high priestess of [[Hir'eek]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Female}}{{RaceIconExt|CryptFiend}} [[High Priestess Mar'li|Mar'li]], high priestess of [[Shadra]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}} [[High Priest Mu'funu|Mu'funu]], high priest of [[Quetz'lun]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Tiger}} [[High Priest Thekal|Thekal]], high priest of [[Shirvallah]]. |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Female}} [[High Priestess Tua-Tua|Tua-Tua]], high priestess of [[Quetz'lun]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|Troll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[High Priest Venoxis|Venoxis]], high priest of [[Hethiss]]. |
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| − | ===High prophets=== |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Rhino}} [[Gal'darah]], high prophet of [[Akali]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Mammoth}} [[Moorabi]], high prophet of [[Mam'toth]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | *{{RaceIcon|IceTroll|Male}}{{RaceIconExt|Serpent}} [[Slad'ran]], high prophet of [[Sseratus]]. {{wotlk-inline}} |
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| − | ==Inspiration== |
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| − | The names of the Loa gods are inspired by the true Haitian Vodoun Lwa. Some of their attributes are correct also, but others are pure creative license. |
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| − | ==Sources== |
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| − | {{elink|type=blizzplanet|link=http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/500/|desc=The Loa Gods lore}} |
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