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| − | |name = The Earthen Ring |
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| − | |membership = 230 |
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| − | |leader = {{npc||Muln Earthfury}} |
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| − | |leaders = {{npc||Thrall}} ([[Horde]] leader representative)<br />{{npc||Farseer Nobundo}} ([[Alliance]] leader representative) |
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| − | |races = {{Race|Tauren}}<br /> |
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| − | {{Race|Orc}}<br /> |
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| − | {{Race|Mag'har}}<br /> |
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| − | {{Race|Troll}}<br /> |
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| − | {{Race|Broken}}<br /> |
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| − | {{Race|Draenei}}<br /> |
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| − | {{Race|Wildhammer}}<br /> |
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| − | |affiliation = [[Independent]] |
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| − | |alignment = [[Chaotic neutral]]<ref name="DF">''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg 148-149</ref> |
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| − | |base = [[Temple of Earth]], [[Deepholm]] |
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| − | |theater = [[Azeroth]], [[Elemental Plane]], [[Outland]] |
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| − | |quartermaster = Unknown |
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| + | '''Nespirah''' is an extremely large, female [[demigod]] in the eastern part of the [[Shimmering Expanse]]. She has been put into a torpor and enslaved by the [[naga]]. Imprisoned Alliance and Horde slaves mine powerful magic pearls from the inside of the beast. She is so large that she is technically a building and takes up a good portion of the map. |
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| − | The '''Earthen Ring''' is the most influential [[shamanistic]] organization on [[Azeroth]], and is led by a group known as the [[Elder Council]].<ref>{{questlong|Horde|38|Compendium of the Fallen}}</ref> Its main purpose is to maintain the harmony between the elemental forces that comprise the world. Members of the Earthen Ring commune with the most powerful spirits of the elements, trying to pacify them and to prevent them from causing widespread destruction. Some believe that the organization's role in the preservation of the world has become essential.<ref name="DF" /> |
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| − | Similar outwardly to the [[druid]]ic [[Cenarion Circle]], the Earthen Ring is a gathering of senior and mighty [[shaman]] who are devoted to studying and preserving the balance that exists between the elemental furies. They have "forgotten more about crazy [[old gods]], ancient legends and lore than most scholars will ever know".<ref>{{questlong|Horde|27|Je'neu of the Earthen Ring}}</ref> Although [[Horde]]-based, some of the Earthen Ring are diplomatic towards the [[Alliance]] and a select few are closely associated with it. |
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| + | File:Nespirah-1.jpg|From the west hovering over [[Glimmerdeep Gorge]]. |
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| + | File:Nespirah-entry.jpg|Entry point |
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| + | File:Nespirah-Interior.jpg|Main interior chamber |
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| + | File:Nespirah-brain.jpg|Nespirah's brain |
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| + | File:Nespirah-Heart.jpg|Nespirah's heart |
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| + | File:Nespirah-shell.jpg|Nespirah's shell |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| − | == History == |
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| − | Contrary to what many have come to believe, the Earthen Ring was not established to counter the actions of the [[Twilight’s Hammer]]; that particular conflict arose later. The group was originally founded to maintain the harmony between the [[elemental spirit]]s. The spirits of the elements are by nature chaotic and prone to destructive outbursts, but equally are capable of forming symbiotic relationships with all other things. These intricate interrelationships constitute the very fabric of [[Azeroth]], and are what makes life on it possible. The [[shaman]] who founded the Earthen Ring acted on a growing premonition that they had to begin to directly prevent the elements from entering states of great imbalance, or all life would soon face a mortal threat. After several meetings and pacts, these elder shaman founded what is now known as the Earthen Ring. While members of the organization have never been overly visible in the past, the events of the [[Third War]] weakened dimensional barriers and destructive elemental activity now rapidly increases across Azeroth. Today, the purpose of the Earthen Ring has never been a more vital one, and its necessity stands as a testament to the foresight of its founders. Shaman connected to the Earthen Ring work tirelessly to keep the elementals pacified, attempting to ensure their feuds cannot destabilize the world beyond a critical treshold.<ref name="DF" /> |
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| − | Although the [[tauren]] have practiced [[shamanism]] since the dawn of their history, the Earthen Ring itself is of much more recent origin--people outside the group only began to take note of its existence about 150 years ago. It consisted exclusively of tauren in its beginnings, but a growing number of [[orc]]ish shaman were included after [[Orgrimmar]] was established, and other peoples with shamanistic roots followed in their wake. |
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| − | == Background == |
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| − | === Forsaken and the Horde === |
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| − | When the [[Forsaken]] first asked to join the [[Horde]], [[Thrall]] would have refused if it were not for the Earthen Ring's urgings. According to Thrall, a council of sages, known as the Earthen Ring, asked him to allow the Forsaken into the Horde. They claimed that the Forsaken battle demons that Thrall’s own race is still fighting to this day. To turn his back on the Forsaken was to forget the horrors the orc race fought for generations.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', pg 151</ref> Members of the Earthen Ring believe that the Forsaken can be cured of the [[plague of undeath]]. |
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| − | === In Outland === |
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| − | As the Horde reached [[Outland]], their homeworld (formerly "Draenor"), they were able to bolster their ranks within the Earthen Ring in [[Nagrand]] in the shadow of [[Oshu'gun]], the Spirit Mountain where [[orc]]s traveled for generations in search of shamanistic wisdom in connection with the Ancestors and the Elements. As [[draenei]] are also now embracing shamanism, there are even [[broken]] and Draenei shamans within the Earthen Ring. |
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| − | They originally started out as a group of Horde sages, but when some of them moved to Outland they incorporated broken into their ranks. Their main goal is to heal Outland. |
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| − | The Earthen Ring is responsible for preserving the world after the disaster caused by [[Deathwing]]'s exit from [[Deepholm]]. His breakout from the Elemental Plane has shattered the [[World Pillar]] that bore the weight of all magnetic and elemental forces there, and all of Deepholm would collapse into Azeroth if left unchecked. Several members of the organization are also involved in the unfolding events in [[Vashj'ir]]. Their task is to protect the [[Abyssal Maw]] and aid the servants of [[Neptulon]] in their war against the [[Naga]]. |
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| − | == Known members == |
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| − | [[File:The-Maelstrom.jpg|thumb|425px|[[Thrall]], who gave up his position as the [[Horde]]'s [[Warchief]] to heed the call of the Earthen Ring, attempts to stabilize the [[Maelstrom]].]] |
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| − | ! Name !! colspan=2 | Location |
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| − | |{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Muln Earthfury}} |
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| − | | [[Rift (Maelstrom)|The Rift]] || [[The Maelstrom]] |
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| − | |{{RaceIconExt|Thrall}} {{NPC|Horde|Thrall}} |
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| − | | [[Rift (Maelstrom)|The Rift]] || [[The Maelstrom]] |
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| − | |{{RaceIconExt|Nobundo}} {{NPC|Alliance|Farseer Nobundo}} |
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| − | | [[Rift (Maelstrom)|The Rift]] || [[The Maelstrom]] |
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| − | |{{RaceIcon|Mag'har|Female}} {{NPC|Neutral|Aggra}} |
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| − | | [[Rift (Maelstrom)|The Rift]] || [[The Maelstrom]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Broken|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Earthmender Gorboto}} |
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| − | | [[The Deathforge]] || [[Shadowmoon Valley]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Broken|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Earthmender Sophurus}} |
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| − | | [[Wildhammer Stronghold]] || [[Shadowmoon Valley]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Earthmender Splinthoof}} |
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| − | | [[Shadowmoon Village]] || [[Shadowmoon Valley]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Earthmender Torlok}} |
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| − | | [[Altar of Damnation]] || [[Shadowmoon Valley]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Female}} {{NPC|Neutral|Earthmender Wilda}} |
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| − | | [[Coilskar Cistern]] || [[Shadowmoon Valley]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Broken|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Elementalist Ioki}} |
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| − | | [[Telaar]] || [[Nagrand]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Broken|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Elementalist Lo'ap}} |
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| − | | [[Throne of the Elements]] || [[Nagrand]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Broken|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Elementalist Morgh}} |
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| − | | [[Throne of the Elements]] || [[Nagrand]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Mag'har|Female}} {{NPC|Neutral|Elementalist Sharvak}} |
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| − | | [[Throne of the Elements]] || [[Nagrand]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Mag'har|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Elementalist Untrag}} |
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| − | | [[Throne of the Elements]] || [[Nagrand]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Mag'har|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Elementalist Yal'hah}} |
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| − | | [[Garadar]] || [[Nagrand]] |
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| − | |{{RaceIcon|Broken|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Erunak Stonespeaker}} |
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| − | | || [[Vashj'ir]] |
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| − | |{{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Earthmender Duarn}} |
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| − | | || [[Vashj'ir]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Broken|Male}} {{NPC|Alliance|Farseer Eannu}} |
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| − | | [[The Great Forge]] || [[Ironforge]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Troll|Male}} {{NPC|Horde|Je'neu Sancrea}} |
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| − | | [[Zoram'gar Outpost]] || [[Ashenvale]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male}} {{NPC|Neutral|Rimblat Earthshatter}} |
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| − | | [[Light's Hope Chapel]] || [[Eastern Plaguelands]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Tauren|Male}} {{NPC|Horde|Gotura Fourwinds}} |
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| − | | [[Grommash Hold]] || [[Orgrimmar]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Orc|Male}} {{NPC|Horde|Durak Flamespeaker}} |
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| − | | [[Rocktusk Farm]] || [[Durotar]] |
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| − | | {{RaceIcon|Tauren|Female}} {{NPC|Neutral|Seer Bahura}} |
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| − | | || [[Orgrimmar]] |
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| − | == Title == |
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| − | [[Mob]] and [[NPC]] members of the Earthen Ring usually have the [[title#Mobs_and_NPCs|title]] {{title|The Earthen Ring}}. |
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| − | == References == |
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| − | {{Reflist}} |
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| − | == External links == |
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| − | {{Factions}} |
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| − | [[Category:Earthen Ring| ]] |
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| − | [[Category:Horde Player's Guide]] |
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Nespirah
Nespirah is an extremely large, female demigod in the eastern part of the Shimmering Expanse. She has been put into a torpor and enslaved by the naga. Imprisoned Alliance and Horde slaves mine powerful magic pearls from the inside of the beast. She is so large that she is technically a building and takes up a good portion of the map.
- Nespirah-1.jpg
From the west hovering over Glimmerdeep Gorge.
- Nespirah-entry.jpg
Entry point
- Nespirah-Interior.jpg
Main interior chamber
- Nespirah-brain.jpg
Nespirah's brain
- Nespirah-Heart.jpg
Nespirah's heart
- Nespirah-shell.jpg
Nespirah's shell
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