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| − | There is more than one type of creature called a salamander |
+ | There is more than one type of creature called a '''salamander'''<ref>[http://www.battle.net/war3/neutral/salamanders.shtml#salamander Salamander at Battle.net]</ref> or '''fire salamander'''<ref>{{loot|rare|Cape of the Fire Salamander}}</ref> in Warcraft Lore. |
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| + | [[Flamewaker]]s are not to be confused with salamanders (even if they drop {{loot|rare|Cape of the Fire Salamander}} and {{loot|epic|Salamander Scale Pants}}) nor [[diemetradon]]. |
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==Salamander ([[Beast]])== |
==Salamander ([[Beast]])== |
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| − | The salamander |
+ | The salamander is a monstrous reptilian quadruped with a fiery breath weapon, reaching about 40 feet long and weighing close to 4,000 pounds. Salamanders are found nearly exclusively underground, where they make their lairs in vast caverns littered with the charred remains of their victims. They are omnivorous, and while they will graze on mosses native to their caverns, they will also happily eat anything they catch. They are only encountered in pairs during the mating season, when, if anything, they are even more voracious hunters.<ref name=MoM>[[Manual of Monsters]], p.89.</ref> |
| − | + | These subterranean creatures share a common ancestry with [[kodo beast]]s, yet they have adapted to life beneath the earth by evolving a number of natural defenses and abilities. They are not the gentle beasts that the kodo are; instead, they are ferocious predators, hunting anything that enters their realm. [[Trogg]]s and [[mite]]s worship the massive reptiles.<ref name=MoM/> |
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| + | They are also cousins to the [[thunder lizards]].<ref>[[Horde Player's Guide]], pg. 219.</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The apparent tie that salamanders have to elemental fire lends credence to the tales that there exist kodo lizards with supernatural powers tied to elemental storms. Some scholars claim instead that their fiery breath betrays an unholy link to the [[Burning Legion]]. Yet other tales claim that salamanders are the offspring of a kodo beast and the legendary dragon [[Alexstrasza]]. |
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| ⚫ | The apparent tie that salamanders have to elemental fire lends credence to the tales that there exist "kodo lizards" with supernatural powers tied to elemental storms. Some scholars claim instead that their fiery breath betrays an unholy link to the [[Burning Legion]]. Yet other tales claim that salamanders are the offspring of a kodo beast and the legendary [[Red dragon]] [[Alexstrasza]].<ref name=MoM/> |
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| − | The [[Draenei]] use a species of Salamander found on Draenor, known as [[Draenei Salamander]]. |
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| + | [[Akama]]'s [[draenei]], "[[The Broken]]", used a species of salamander found on [[Draenor]], known as [[draenei salamander]]s, during the events of the [[Frozen Throne]]. |
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| − | A salamander typically bites or claws its prey. If a salamander is beset with superior opposition, it will attempt to keep them at bay with its breath weapon. Since they are not fast enough to run down prey, salamanders will also use their breath weapon to cook fleeing prey. Such cooked prey lasts longer than fresh kills, and salamanders seem to know instinctively to save such pre-cooked meals for a time when they are hungry. When not in combat, they tend to spend their time lying still, in wait for prey. |
+ | A salamander typically bites or claws its prey. If a salamander is beset with superior opposition, it will attempt to keep them at bay with its breath weapon. Since they are not fast enough to run down prey, salamanders will also use their breath weapon to cook fleeing prey. Such cooked prey lasts longer than fresh kills, and salamanders seem to know instinctively to save such pre-cooked meals for a time when they are hungry. When not in combat, they tend to spend their time lying still, in wait for prey.<ref name=MoM/> |
==Salamander ([[Elemental]])== |
==Salamander ([[Elemental]])== |
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| + | The salamander are one of the types of the elemental kin and can be found in different levels of strenght in the [[Elemental Plane]]. They are found in the [[Firelands|fire domain]].<ref>''[[Shadows & Light]]'', pg. 141</ref> Noble salamanders can be summoned by druids as nature's allies.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], pg. 345</ref> |
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| + | These type of [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three#Salamander|salamanders]] are fully described in [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three|Appendix Three]] of ''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', however the validity of the source is disputed. |
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| + | ==Myth== |
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| − | Originating from the [[Elemental Plane]]{{Cite|S&L|141}}, from the [[Firelands]], they are flame-loving cousins of the fire elementals, salamanders are more intelligent and less aggressive than their distant relatives. Although they do not appreciate visitors to their fiery nests, they do enjoy the company of dragons and will often make their homes within the territory of black or bronze dragons. Often working for dragons, they lend their services to a dragon's greater purpose, they can be powerful ally or a dangerous enemy. Most dragons with salamanders in their employ use their retainers to protect or guard their lairs, keeping the salamanders close by in case enemies attack their most sacred places. Salamanders are quite loyal and often maintain their relationship with a dragon for many generations. Even when the dragon leaves, the salamanders will maintain their loyalty to the ideal, keeping the dragon's memory alive in their territories.{{cite|MoM|192}} Noble salamanders can be summoned by druids as nature's allies.{{Cite|WoWRPG|345}} |
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| + | Dragons, A natural history, by Dr. Karl Shuker, p.110-112. "Resembling a somewhat doglike lizard, the salamander... was so cold that, simply by stepping into a fire, it could immediately extinguish the flames. During the Middle Ages, the salamander underwent a profound evolutionary transformation. It became a creature that actively amid blazing fires." |
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| + | == References == |
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| − | See also [[Myth]]. |
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| + | [[Category:Thunder lizards]] |
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| + | [[Category:Magical beasts]] |
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Revision as of 18:36, 22 February 2010
- For the Warcraft III creep unit, see Salamander (melee).
- For the Warcraft III campaign unit, see Salamander (campaign).
Salamander
There is more than one type of creature called a salamander[1] or fire salamander[2] in Warcraft Lore.
Flamewakers are not to be confused with salamanders (even if they drop [Cape of the Fire Salamander] and [Salamander Scale Pants]) nor diemetradon.
Salamander (Beast)
The salamander is a monstrous reptilian quadruped with a fiery breath weapon, reaching about 40 feet long and weighing close to 4,000 pounds. Salamanders are found nearly exclusively underground, where they make their lairs in vast caverns littered with the charred remains of their victims. They are omnivorous, and while they will graze on mosses native to their caverns, they will also happily eat anything they catch. They are only encountered in pairs during the mating season, when, if anything, they are even more voracious hunters.[3]
These subterranean creatures share a common ancestry with kodo beasts, yet they have adapted to life beneath the earth by evolving a number of natural defenses and abilities. They are not the gentle beasts that the kodo are; instead, they are ferocious predators, hunting anything that enters their realm. Troggs and mites worship the massive reptiles.[3]
They are also cousins to the thunder lizards.[4]
The apparent tie that salamanders have to elemental fire lends credence to the tales that there exist "kodo lizards" with supernatural powers tied to elemental storms. Some scholars claim instead that their fiery breath betrays an unholy link to the Burning Legion. Yet other tales claim that salamanders are the offspring of a kodo beast and the legendary Red dragon Alexstrasza.[3]
Akama's draenei, "The Broken", used a species of salamander found on Draenor, known as draenei salamanders, during the events of the Frozen Throne.
Behavior
A salamander typically bites or claws its prey. If a salamander is beset with superior opposition, it will attempt to keep them at bay with its breath weapon. Since they are not fast enough to run down prey, salamanders will also use their breath weapon to cook fleeing prey. Such cooked prey lasts longer than fresh kills, and salamanders seem to know instinctively to save such pre-cooked meals for a time when they are hungry. When not in combat, they tend to spend their time lying still, in wait for prey.[3]
Salamander (Elemental)
The salamander are one of the types of the elemental kin and can be found in different levels of strenght in the Elemental Plane. They are found in the fire domain.[5] Noble salamanders can be summoned by druids as nature's allies.[6]
These type of salamanders are fully described in Appendix Three of Manual of Monsters, however the validity of the source is disputed.
Myth
Dragons, A natural history, by Dr. Karl Shuker, p.110-112. "Resembling a somewhat doglike lizard, the salamander... was so cold that, simply by stepping into a fire, it could immediately extinguish the flames. During the Middle Ages, the salamander underwent a profound evolutionary transformation. It became a creature that actively amid blazing fires."
References
- ^ Salamander at Battle.net
- ^ [Cape of the Fire Salamander]
- ^ a b c d Manual of Monsters, p.89.
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 219.
- ^ Shadows & Light, pg. 141
- ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 345