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| + | |list1= [[Air elemental|Air]]{{·}} [[Earth elemental|Earth]]{{·}} [[Fire elemental|Fire]]{{·}} [[Water elemental|Water]]{{·}} [[Elemental conglomerate|Conglomerate]]{{·}} [[Mercury elemental|Mercury]]{{·}} [[Mana elemental|Mana]]{{·}} [[Saronite Animus|Saronite]]{{·}} [[Primordial Aspects]] |
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| − | | name = The Naaru, born of the Light |
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| − | | capital = [[Shattrath City]] (by way of [[Tempest Keep]]) |
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| − | | faction = [[Army of the Light]] |
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| − | | character = Not Applicable |
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| − | | mount = Self-powered flight |
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| − | | homeworld = Unknown |
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| − | | language = Unknown ("Mind-talk") |
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| − | | slang = Able to understand all races via telepathy |
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| − | | leader = [[A'dal]], other faction leaders |
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| − | [[Image:Naaru1.jpg|thumb|[[A'dal]], leader of the [[Sha'tar]] naaru of [[Shattrath City]].]] |
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| + | |list2= [[Elemental Lord|Lord]]{{·}} [[Elemental prince|Prince]]{{·}} [[Revenant]]{{·}} [[Elemental ascendant|Ascendant]]{{·}} [[Bound elemental]]{{·}} [[Unbound elemental]]{{·}} Air Variant ([[Lightning revenant]]{{·}} [[Djinn]]{{·}} ){{·}} Earth Variant ([[Death revenant]]{{·}} [[Geode]]{{·}} [[Gemstone colossus]]{{·}} [[Gyreworm]]{{·}} [[Shale spider]]){{·}} Fire Variant ([[Cinderweb brood]]{{·}} [[Core hound]]{{·}} [[Entropic beast]]{{·}} [[Cyrukh the Firelord|Fel Firelord]]{{·}} [[Firekin]]{{·}} [[Fire hawk]]{{·}} [[Fire turtle]]{{·}} [[Flamewaker]]{{·}} [[Hell hound]]{{·}} [[Lava worm]]{{·}} [[Phoenix]]) Mana Variant ([[Arcane wraith]]{{·}} [[Mana surge]]) |
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| − | The '''naaru''' are a dimension-traveling race of sentient energy beings, with a deep affinity for the [[Holy Light]] of Creation that empowers the [[paladins]] of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. The naaru blessed the [[draenei]] with this power in an effort to help them in their struggle. They are bent on stopping the [[Burning Legion]]. |
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| + | |list3= [[Dwarven golem]]{{·}} [[Drakkari golem]]{{·}} [[Arcane golem]] |
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| − | The name is pronounced ['na:ru]. The plural is simply naaru. |
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| + | |list4=[[Ancient]] ([[Ancient of Arcane]]{{·}} [[Ancient of Lore]]{{·}} [[Ancient of War]]{{·}} [[Ancient Protector]]{{·}} [[Ancient of Wind]]{{·}} [[Ancient of Wonder]]{{·}} [[Corrupted Ancient]]{{·}} [[Treant]]){{·}} [[Bog beast]] ([[Fungal monster]]{{·}} [[Marsh beast]]{{·}} [[Tar beast]]{{·}} [[Thistleshrub]]{{·}} [[Timberling]]){{·}} Ambulatory ([[Lasher]]{{·}} [[Orchid]]{{·}} [[Pumpkin Fiend|Pumpkin]]{{·}} [[Singing Sunflower|Sunflower]]){{·}} [[Spitter]]{{·}} [[Spore]]{{·}} |
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| − | == History == |
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| − | When [[Sargeras]] and the [[Burning Legion]] came to the [[world]] of [[Argus]] and began corrupting the [[eredar]] [[race]], [[Velen]], an eredar leader, prayed for help. The naaru appeared, offering to take Velen and any other like-minded eredar to safety. Velen and his faction accepted and began to call themselves [[draenei]] ("Exiled Ones"). The draenei hastily escaped Argus aboard the [[Dimensional Ship]] provided for them by the naaru. |
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| − | During the draenei's journey, the enigmatic naaru race blessed them with Light-given knowledge and power. The naaru explained that there were other forces in the cosmos that would stand against the [[Burning Legion]]. One day the naaru would forge them into a single unstoppable army of the Light. Deeply affected by the naaru's words, the draenei vowed to honor the Light and uphold the naaru's altruistic ideals. |
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| − | Due to the interests of the Legion, and later certain Azerothians in [[Outland]], the naaru moved [[Tempest Keep]] to Outland for a more direct observation. The Keep was stormed by the Blood Elves, but the sin'dorei found only the naaru [[M'uru]] within the ship. |
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| − | In [[Sunwell Plateau]], Velen describes M'uru's essence as "bathed by the light of Creation — just as it was at the Dawn [sic]." This may indicate M'uru (and other naaru) were born at the dawn of creation. |
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| − | == Speculation == |
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| − | === Technology === |
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| − | {{Seealso|Dimensional Ship}} |
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| − | The dimensional fortress [[Tempest Keep]], as well as the Draenei dimensional ship/city The [[Exodar]], are examples of naaru technology. |
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| − | It appears that the naaru have advanced knowledge of magic and access to otherworldly materials and reagents that have not been seen in Azeroth. Tempest Keep looks much sleeker than most buildings seen on Azeroth; however the texture slightly resembles that of "Wizard" architecture. The only factual knowledge we have is that Tempest Keep has "automated" defenses such as the ability to fly, and teleport itself and anything in it. |
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| − | It can be overwhelming to the lore considering that these features are usually attributed to the realm of science fiction, but if one looks at it logically it is not so technological after all. The automated defenses are most likely more powerful counterparts of the Arcane Towers built by the [[Kirin Tor]]. The Scourge's necropoli (such as [[Naxxramas]]) can also fly and move vast distances, so that ability can also be obtained through magic. |
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| − | In short, the goblins or the gnomes are more advanced than the naaru in terms of sheer technology. What the naaru use appear to be actual machines which are almost as advanced as that of the gnomes or goblins. But these are greatly enhanced by deep and powerful magic to the point where they give the illusion of being highly-advanced sci-fi technology. Or Naaru technology is so advanced it is indistinguishable from magic. It's the same sort of starships we're used to, but powered by the Light instead of nuclear fusion or matter annihilation. |
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| − | It is also worth noting that the Naaru may in fact be the most powerful "good" beings ever encountered in the Warcraft world. An example of this is a quest line where the player is tasked with finding a cure for the scourge infection in a dying paladin. The player goes to The nature spirits of the night elves and Alexstrasza the aspect of life empowered by the titans themselves each in turn to see if they can do anything to help him but only the Naaru had the power to break the curse of the scourge and save the paladins soul. |
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| − | === Biology === |
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| − | [[Image:ExNaaru.jpeg|thumb|The only naaru within the Exodar, [[O'ros]].]] |
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| − | Naaru appear to be composed of shards of light that may freely move around a central "heart." |
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| − | Naaru are believed to be [[immortal]]. If their physical form is damaged, it may bleed their energy causing them to enter a "diminished" or "darkened" state in which they are weakened and produce void energies.<ref>{{quest|When Spirits Speak}}</ref> Their energy may take up to one thousand years to regenerate.<ref>{{quest|Auchindoun...}}</ref> It should be noted that some darkened naaru still appear to harbor altruistic intentions, however, their weakened state may be exploited for nefarious purposes, such as creating void minions.<ref>{{quest|A Secret Revealed}}</ref> It is unknown if this cycle occurs naturally without an external catalyst. The known currently darkened naaru are [[D'ore]], [[M'uru]], and [[K'ure]]. |
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| − | A naaru's darkened state is apparently different than death. Naaru may leave a "spark" when they die, as in the case of [[M'uru]].<ref>[[Sunwell Plateau epilogue]]</ref> |
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| − | It is unknown whether or not the naaru have separate genders. [[K'ure]], [[A'dal]], and [[M'uru]] have all been described using the pronoun "he."<ref>{{quest|A'dal}}</ref><ref>[[Lady_Liadrin#Patch_2.4|A'dal/Lady Lidarin Scripted Event]]</ref> All three of these beings may be coincidentally male, but it is possible that the naaru are genderless given their lack of any organs comparable to other known beings. |
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| − | === Dark or Light? === |
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| − | Some players have expressed suspicion of the perceived perfection and altruism of the naaru. Some believe that the naaru have ulterior motives, or there is an undiscovered faction of "dark" naaru. As [[D'ore]] himself says, |
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| − | <blockquote>''"Without the void, the Light cannot exist."''</blockquote> |
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| − | This could be taken to mean that if these Naaru are pure light and good, then there must be a polar opposite - that is, naaru or another race who are as much darkness and evil as the ones we have encountered so far are good and pure. It should be noted that although D'ore is currently a darkened naaru, he appears to maintain good intentions. |
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| − | But there is also the possibility that his quote is simply referencing the dualistic nature of the Void/Light dichotomy, that both these forces are defined by their opposition to each other. |
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| − | M'uru, now a darkened naaru, is now a boss in [[Sunwell Plateau]].<ref>{{ref web |title = New Sunwell Details; Kael’Thas Back – Part 1 |accessdate = 2007-12-24 |author = Acacia |url = http://acaciaizm.com/?p=309 |date = 2007-12-20}}</ref> It is not clear if he is now "evil", or simply a darkened naaru whose weakened state has been exploited by [[Kil'jaeden]] or [[Kael'thas]]. After the raid gets him to 0%, he transforms into a [[void god]] named [[Entropius]]. |
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| − | === In relation to Ashbringer === |
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| − | {{main|Ashbringer#The_crystal}} |
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| − | Speculation exists that [[Ashbringer]] was crafted from part of a naaru, or is at least somehow related to the naaru. |
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| − | === Wrath of the Lich King === |
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| − | It is possible and suggested at the end of the {{quest|The Boon of A'dal|Boon of A'dal}} questline for the Wrath of the Lich King expansion that the Naaru may play a part in the defeat of the Lich King, alongside the Dragonflights and the Cenarion Circle. |
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| − | == Factions and locations == |
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| − | Various naaru factions exists in-game, some of which you can earn reputation with. |
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| − | Current factions: |
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| − | *[[Draenei]] - Naaru of [[the Exodar]]. |
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| − | *[[Sha'tar]] - Naaru of [[Shattrath City]]. |
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| − | [[Image:SappedNaaru.jpeg|thumb|200px|[[M'uru]], locked in place by a channeled drain spell]] |
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| − | Prior to Patch 2.4, there was also an abducted naaru named [[M'uru]] within [[Silvermoon]] who was held captive by the channeling of Blood Elf sorcerers. This naaru was the source behind the [[Blood Knights]] (Blood Elf paladins) who drained the powers of the Holy Light from him. |
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| − | ''At [[Kael'thas Sunstrider|Kael'thas Sunstrider's]] signal the elves stormed the dimensional fortress, quickly defeating its automated defenses and claiming its satellite structures. The only real threat the elves discovered was a lone naaru who had stayed behind to maintain the keep's defenses. With some difficulty, Kael'thas subdued the energy being and sent it to [[Quel'Thalas]] so that the magic-addicted blood elves could feed upon it. Back in the capital city of Silvermoon, [[Magister Astalor Bloodsworn]] was not content with this idea. After long months of study and experimentation, he and his fellow wizards learned how to manipulate and corrupt the naaru's luminous energies. In the end, the wizards devised a process by which the powers of the Light could be transferred to recipients who had not earned such abilities. Instead of feeding upon the naaru's magic, the blood elves would wield the naaru's Light-given powers themselves.'' |
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| − | After [[patch 2.4]], Kael'thas sent his [[Felblood]] minions to Silvermoon, and M'uru was taken. |
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| − | ==Known naaru== |
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| − | {| class="darktable sortable" |
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| − | |{{NPC||A'dal|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Master of [[Shattrath City]] |
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| − | |{{NPC||D'ore|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:violet"|Darkened |
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| − | |Buried in [[Auchindoun]] |
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| − | |{{NPC||G'eras|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |[[Sha'tar]] Vendor in [[Shattrath City]] |
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| − | |{{NPC||K'iru|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Arrives at [[Sun's Reach]] once all objectives have been completed ([[Patch 2.4]]) |
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| − | |{{NPC||K'ure|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:violet"|Darkened |
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| − | |Led the draenei exodus from [[Argus]] in [[Oshu'gun]]. Now under the Burning Legion's control |
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| − | |{{NPC||K'uri|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Appears with A'dal and M'ori at the end of {{quest|The Boon of A'dal}} |
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| − | |{{NPC||M'ori|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Appears with A'dal and K'uri at the end of {{quest|The Boon of A'dal}} |
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| − | |{{RaceIconExt|Naaru|Small}}{{NPC||M'uru|smallicon=IconSmall VoidGod.gif}} |
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| − | |<font color="violet">Darkened</font> <font color="Orange">Killable</font> |
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| − | |Technician of [[Tempest Keep]], power used to create the [[Blood Knight]]s, now under [[Kael'thas Sunstrider|Kael'thas]]' control. Boss in [[Sunwell Plateau]], transforms into {{NPC||Entropius}}, a [[void god]] after his naaru form "dies" |
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| − | |{{NPC||Mi'xi|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Drove away the attackers of Shattrath City |
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| − | |{{NPC||O'ros|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Protector of the [[Exodar]] |
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| − | |{{NPC||V'eru|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Naaru in Shattrath City |
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| − | |{{NPC||Vision of Purity|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Appears in [[Azuremyst Isle]] |
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| − | |{{NPC||Vision of the Forgotten|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Appears in [[Nagrand]] and [[Terokkar Forest]] |
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| − | |{{NPC||Xi'ri|smallicon=IconSmall Naaru.gif}} |
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| − | |style="color:limegreen"|Alive |
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| − | |Leader of the Sha'tari forces against [[Illidan Stormrage]], found outside the [[Black Temple]] |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | *Characters can gain the title '[[Champion of the Naaru]]' by completing certain requirements. |
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| − | *Speculation on the origins of the naaru suggest that perhaps they were allies of Sargeras when he was still fighting evil. Perhaps [[Sargeras]] recruited these beings to aid him in his struggle, but later betrayed them when he was corrupted by evil. |
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| − | *Speculation exists saying that they are somehow related to the (non-titan) gods of Azeroth, such as [[Elune]]. The Warcraft Encyclopedia confirms that while Elune is a true goddess, neither the titans nor the naaru are gods. This does not preclude a connection with Elune, just that she is not one of them. |
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| − | *With the revelation that [[Khadgar]] and the Expedition have been fighting the Legion alongside the naaru, it is highly probable that the [[Alliance]] and the [[Horde]] are the precursors of the "Army of the Light" — which the naaru promised the draenei would be a part of. |
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| − | *The naaru act in a similar manner to the [[angel]]s of earth mythology and religion. See [[Myth]] for more information. |
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| − | *"Naru" means "River God" in Babylonian, "nūru" (also rendered nuuru) "light". |
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| − | *"Naru" means king in Japanese. |
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| − | *In the novel ''[[Beyond the Dark Portal]]'', when General [[Turalyon]] and his command were interrogating a captured death knight, a naaru appeared to Turalyon and encouraged him to proceed with his decision to stop the Horde. |
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