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| − | '''Saber cats''' (or '''sabercats'''<ref>''[[Alliance Player's Guide]]'', p.60</ref>)are a special type of large fanged cat, similar to the (now-extinct) sabertooth cats of our world. They come in a variety of colors and have either spotted or striped coats, the striped type being the more common. [[Night elves]] carry a special affinity for sabers and use them as mounts, which are available for purchase in [[Darnassus]]. |
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| + | | name = Aman'Thul the High Father |
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| + | | gender = Male |
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| + | | races = [[Aesir]] [[titan]] |
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| + | | character = [[Healer]], [[Druid of the wild]], [[Shaman]] (RPG) |
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| + | | affiliation = The [[Pantheon]] |
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| + | | faction = Neutral |
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| + | | occupation = Leader of the Pantheon, eldest and wisest of the titans |
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| + | | status = Active |
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| + | | relatives = [[Sargeras]] (brother), [[Eonar]] (consort), [[Golganneth]] (son) |
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| + | | alignment = [[Lawful neutral]] |
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| + | }} |
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| + | Aman’Thul, the Highfather of the Pantheon, bestowed a portion of his cosmic power upon the massive bronze dragon, Nozdormu. The Highfather empowered Nozdormu to guard time itself and police the ever-spinning pathways of fate and destiny. The stoic, honorable Nozdormu became known as the Timeless One.<ref>[http://us.battle.net/wow/en/game/lore/story-so-far/chapter-1/4#readmode The History of Warcraft - Chapter I: Mythos - Page 4]</ref> |
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| − | Saber cats are proud magnificent [[feline]]s that have helped the night elves against foes of all sorts since [[Kalimdor]] was first settled. The great cat moves with fluid grace along the mountainsides of Kalimdor, its golden eyes gleaming with intelligence. They are intelligent and loyal when domesticated, but are feral and quite aggressive when left in their natural environments.{{Cite|MoM|20}} {{Cite|APG|202}} |
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| + | [[Geologist Larksbane]] thinks, that Aman'thul watched The God Lands([[Un'goro Crater]])<ref>[[Quest:The Calling]]</ref> |
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| − | == Nightsaber == |
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| − | [[Image:nightsaber.png|thumb|Striped nightsaber]] |
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| + | '''Aman'Thul''' is a male [[aesir]] [[titan]]. He is the leader of the [[Pantheon]], and brother to [[Sargeras]]. His consort is [[Eonar]] the Lifebinder. |
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| + | His metallic skin is platinum and eyes glow yellow. His hand holds a large staff, [[Orodur]], with a Lightning symbol atop and electricity flows around the staff. He has long hair and a beard reaching his waist. |
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| − | A large cat used as a primary [[mount]] of the [[Night elf|night elves]]. The nightsaber is similar in appearance to a real-world [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger tiger], but is black with grey stripes or spotted like a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah cheetah] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard leopard]. The [[frostsaber]] is a color variation of the nightsaber — the [[frostsaber]] is typically white with black stripes. |
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| + | Aman’Thul rules the Pantheon — the titan high council. He is the oldest and wisest of his ancient race. Once, Aman’Thul and his brother Sargeras oversaw the creation of innumerable worlds across the [[Twisting Nether]] and gently guided countless races to greatness. Sargeras was Aman’Thul’s closest advisor and supporter until he turned to evil. Now Aman’Thul looks to his consort, Eonar, for council. Though the mysterious High Father is rarely seen, every world feels his presence. As leader of the titans, Aman’Thul is responsible for the creation of all worlds, including [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. All those who revere the titans ultimately pay their respects to the High Father. On Azeroth, explorers have only recently uncovered the titans’ existence, and few aside from the Ironforge dwarves venerate them. Dwarves, being a practical lot, show their respect for the titans by delving ever deeper into their mysteries. |
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| − | In combat, the nightsaber cat is a deadly foe, leaping from the shadows to rend its foes with its fangs and claws.{{Cite|APG|202}} |
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| + | Aman’Thul prefers to keep his distance and pound his foes with magic, casting up to three spells at once (one normal, one quickened, and one hastened). He takes to the air if it seems helpful, hovering above the conflict and raining magical destruction upon his enemies. Against great foes, he uses gate to call [[Eonar]], [[Aggramar]], or [[Norgannon]] to his side. He willingly enters melee if necessary, casting quickened spells every chance he can. He uses avatar if he exhausts his spells. <ref>''[[Shadows & Light]]'', 113-114</ref> |
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| − | === Shadowmeld === |
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| − | A nightsaber cat is virtually invisible while under the cover of darkness.{{Cite|APG|202}} |
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| − | + | == On Azeroth == |
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| + | On [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], Aman'Thul blessed [[Nozdormu]] the [[Dragon Aspect]] with power over Time to be watchful of Azeroth's myriad of time paths and destiny; protecting the integrity of its timelines. |
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| − | Nightsabers are the traditional mounts of the [[Sentinel]]s, and about as common among the elves as a riding horse might be in a human city.{{Cite|APG|202}} |
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| + | == Memorable Quotes == |
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| + | ===Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects=== |
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| + | *''Unto you is charged the great task of keeping the purity of time. Know that there is only one true timeline, though there are those who would have it otherwise. You must protect it. Without the truth of time as it is meant to unfold, more will be lost than you can possibly imagine. The fabric of reality will unravel. It is a heavy task--the base of all tasks of this world, for nothing can transpire without time.'' - Blessing of the Bronze Aspect<ref>''[[Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects]]'', page 286</ref> |
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| − | == |
+ | == Myth == |
| + | :''Aman'Thul's lightning powers were likely inspired by [[wikipedia:Zeus|Zeus]], the Greek god of gods, but his form, personality, and title are cloned with great effectiveness from the Viking chief god, [[wikipedia:Odin|Odin the Allfather]].''<ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.blizzplanet.com/content/177/|author=[[Blizzard Entertainment]]|title=The Titans Lore|work=Shadows & Light|page=107-124|year=2004|publisher=[[File:Icon-blizzplanet-22x22.png]] [[Blizzplanet]] and [[White Wolf]] Publishing}}</ref> |
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| − | [[Image:frostsaber.png|thumb|Striped Frostsaber]] [[Image:SaberCat.jpg|thumb]] |
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| − | A large cat used as a [[mount]] for the [[Night elf|night elves]]. The frostsaber is similar in appearance to a real-world [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tigers white tiger], but is white with black stripes. Frostsabers can also have spots like a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah cheetah] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard leopard]. The typical Frostsaber is a color variation of the nightsaber — the nightsaber is black with white stripes. A variety of the frostsaber is the purple [[wintersaber]]. |
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| + | An apparition of [[Aman]], who may possibly represent Aman'Thul, can be seen in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. |
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| − | + | == References == |
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| − | Frostsabers are legendary cats native to Winterspring, and they are highly sought after by the most experienced Sentinels as mounts. The night elves view frostsabers as sacred, and treat them with more respect than almost any other creature. In recent years, with the coming of the goblins to Winterspring, frostsaber trainers have begun selling their trained mounts for the first time in history. Traditionalists view this as blasphemous, but many understand that the coin from such sales often goes to a worthy cause (and the frostsaber trainers are highly selective about just who they are willing to sell to). Frostsaber cats are intelligent and loyal when domesticated, but feral and aggressive when left in their natural environments.{{Cite|APG|202}} |
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| − | === Combat === |
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| − | The frostsaber cat is a fearless opponent; its thick fur has the resilience to shrug off minor damage. It uses its fangs and claws against those foolish enough to engage it in melee combat.{{Cite|APG|202}} |
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| − | === Frostsaber mounts === |
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| − | Frostsabers are difficult to train, and thus traditionally only experienced Sentinels were ever capable of convincing one to serve as a mount.{{Cite|APG|202}} |
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| − | == Ghost Saber == |
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| − | [[Image:Ghost Saber.png|thumb|A tamed Ghost Saber.]] |
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| − | [[Ghost Saber]]s are occasionally summoned by looting [[Cat Figurine]] relics found in the [[Ruins of Mathystra]] in northern [[Darkshore]]. They have white pelts with black spots just like [[Snow Leopard]]s except they are transparent. |
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| − | They can be tamed and are good choice for a unique look, appearing as if they are stealthed all the time. When truly stealthed, they become almost completely transparent. Once tamed, the Ghost Saber will die spontaneously after a few minutes. This appears to be from the pet retaining a timer it was spawned with. It appears to only happen once, after which it behaves normally. They have a 2.0 attack speed. |
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| − | == Wintersaber == |
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| − | [[Image:Wintersaber.png|thumb|Wintersaber]] |
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| − | A purple [[frostsaber]] native to [[Winterspring]], usable as a [[mount]] by the [[Alliance]]. Requires Exalted with [[Wintersaber Trainers]] to buy the mount and [[Apprentice]] (75) [[Riding]] skill. |
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| − | == Corrupted saber == |
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| − | [[Image:CorruptedSaber.png|right|Corrupted saber]] |
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| − | The corrupted saber is the form taken by a regular [[cat]] that is exposed to large quantities of [[Moonwell]] water from the corrupted Moonwell at the [[Ruins of Constellas]]. It is large and green with orange stripes, a homage to Cringer/Battlecat from the cartoon ''He-Man''. [[Winna Hazzard]], an [[undead]] at [[Bloodvenom Post]], requests that passing by adventurers take one of her cats to the corrupted Moonwell, which is possessed by the Jadefire [[satyr]]s, to create a corrupted saber for her use. |
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| − | == Epic mount == |
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| − | [[Image:EpicTiger.png|thumb|Spotted epic saber]] |
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| − | The epic saber mounts, also known as a [[swift saber mounts]], are bought in [[Darnassus]]. The PvP mount is the [[Black War Tiger]]. A rare epic orange saber is the [[Swift Zulian Tiger]], a rare drop from a [[Zul'Gurub]] boss. |
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| − | ==Dreadsaber== |
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| − | Found in [[Sholazar Basin]]. |
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| − | ==Mistsaber== |
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| − | Found in Darnassus. |
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| − | == Saber drops == |
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| − | *[[Nightsaber Fang]] |
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| − | *[[Small Furry Paw]] |
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| − | *[[Small Leather Collar]] |
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Revision as of 00:27, 23 July 2011
 Aman'Thul the High Father | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race(s) | Aesir titan |
| Class | Healer, Druid of the wild, Shaman (RPG) |
| Affiliation(s) | The Pantheon |
| Occupation | Leader of the Pantheon, eldest and wisest of the titans |
| Status | Active |
| Relative(s) | Sargeras (brother), Eonar (consort), Golganneth (son) |
| Alignment | Lawful neutral |
Aman’Thul, the Highfather of the Pantheon, bestowed a portion of his cosmic power upon the massive bronze dragon, Nozdormu. The Highfather empowered Nozdormu to guard time itself and police the ever-spinning pathways of fate and destiny. The stoic, honorable Nozdormu became known as the Timeless One.[1]
Geologist Larksbane thinks, that Aman'thul watched The God Lands(Un'goro Crater)[2]
RPG
Aman'Thul is a male aesir titan. He is the leader of the Pantheon, and brother to Sargeras. His consort is Eonar the Lifebinder.
His metallic skin is platinum and eyes glow yellow. His hand holds a large staff, Orodur, with a Lightning symbol atop and electricity flows around the staff. He has long hair and a beard reaching his waist.
Aman’Thul rules the Pantheon — the titan high council. He is the oldest and wisest of his ancient race. Once, Aman’Thul and his brother Sargeras oversaw the creation of innumerable worlds across the Twisting Nether and gently guided countless races to greatness. Sargeras was Aman’Thul’s closest advisor and supporter until he turned to evil. Now Aman’Thul looks to his consort, Eonar, for council. Though the mysterious High Father is rarely seen, every world feels his presence. As leader of the titans, Aman’Thul is responsible for the creation of all worlds, including Azeroth. All those who revere the titans ultimately pay their respects to the High Father. On Azeroth, explorers have only recently uncovered the titans’ existence, and few aside from the Ironforge dwarves venerate them. Dwarves, being a practical lot, show their respect for the titans by delving ever deeper into their mysteries.
Aman’Thul prefers to keep his distance and pound his foes with magic, casting up to three spells at once (one normal, one quickened, and one hastened). He takes to the air if it seems helpful, hovering above the conflict and raining magical destruction upon his enemies. Against great foes, he uses gate to call Eonar, Aggramar, or Norgannon to his side. He willingly enters melee if necessary, casting quickened spells every chance he can. He uses avatar if he exhausts his spells. [3]
On Azeroth
On Azeroth, Aman'Thul blessed Nozdormu the Dragon Aspect with power over Time to be watchful of Azeroth's myriad of time paths and destiny; protecting the integrity of its timelines.
Memorable Quotes
Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects
- Unto you is charged the great task of keeping the purity of time. Know that there is only one true timeline, though there are those who would have it otherwise. You must protect it. Without the truth of time as it is meant to unfold, more will be lost than you can possibly imagine. The fabric of reality will unravel. It is a heavy task--the base of all tasks of this world, for nothing can transpire without time. - Blessing of the Bronze Aspect[4]
Myth
- Aman'Thul's lightning powers were likely inspired by Zeus, the Greek god of gods, but his form, personality, and title are cloned with great effectiveness from the Viking chief god, Odin the Allfather.[5]
In World of Warcraft?
An apparition of Aman, who may possibly represent Aman'Thul, can be seen in World of Warcraft.
References
- ^ The History of Warcraft - Chapter I: Mythos - Page 4
- ^ Quest:The Calling
- ^ Shadows & Light, 113-114
- ^ Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects, page 286
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment (2004). The Titans Lore. Shadows & Light. File:Icon-blizzplanet-22x22.png Blizzplanet and White Wolf Publishing.
