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| − | | name = The Sentinels |
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| − | | faction = Alliance |
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| − | | leader = [[Shandris Feathermoon|General Shandris Feathermoon]] |
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| − | | leaders = [[Tyrande Whisperwind]] (high priestess of Elune) |
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| − | | capital = [[Darnassus]] |
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| − | | capitals = [[Feathermoon Stronghold]] |
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| − | | language = [[Darnassian]] |
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| − | | slang = [[Common]] |
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| − | | races = [[Night elf|Night elves]] |
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| − | | theater = [[Kalimdor]], [[Blade's Edge Mountains]] |
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| − | | status = Active |
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| + | The '''Blood-Caked Altar''' is located in the Stormwind City Outskirts, northwest of The [[Wollerton Stead]]. During the quest [[Quest:Unholy Cow]], Prince [[Anduin Wrynn]] is attacked here by [[Twilight Stalker]]s. |
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| − | The '''Sentinels''' (aka '''Sentinel Army'''){{fact}} are an elite guard belonging to the [[night elves]].{{Cite|WRPG|73}} Given the threat of invasion that constantly looms, few roles are as critical to the defense of the land as the sentinel. Sentinels perform guard duty.{{Cite|MM&M|103}} Sentinel is an ancient title, its skills are rooted in ancient tradition from even before the time of [[Queen Azshara]].{{Cite|WoWRPG|100}} The Sentinels were established shortly after the War of the Ancients, and until recently all of its soldiers were night elf women. They were created in order to replace the old army.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/encyclopedia/546.xml</ref> Sentinels are elite archers and skirmishers, capable of doing tricks with the bow that few others can hope to match. Their ability to fight in the wilderness is equaled only by the [[Horde]]’s [[orc]] [[hunters]] and [[elven ranger|high elven ranger]]s. |
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| − | Sentinels are proficient with all simple and martial weapons and with light and medium armor, due to her extensive study of her foes and training in the proper techniques for combating them. In addition, sentinels are proficient in the use of arrows as a melee weapon. As a class, it shares elements from archer, hunter, and scout classes.{{Cite|WRPG|73}} Their hatred of orcs has also fueled their participation in the [[Alliance]]. After the death of [[Cenarius]] during the [[Third War]], many sentinels, druids and warrior night elves began a great hunt. Some night elves happily hunt orcs as a repayment for Cenarius’ murder.{{Cite|WoWRPG|38}} [[Druid of the wild|Druids of the wild]] now strive to heal and restore the land, while sentinels keep their eternal watch for enemies both seen and unseen.{{cite|WRPG|44}} Night elf sentinels favor moonglaives.{{Cite|WoWRPG|186}} |
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| − | Sentinels are found in many night elf [[village]]s in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'', as well as among other races. |
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| − | Other sentinels exist, [[bronze dragon]] sentinels guard the [[Caverns of Time]].{{Cite|S&L|96}} |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | Not long after the night elf [[druid]]s entered the Dreamways of [[Ysera]]'s [[Emerald Dream]], high priestess of the [[Sisters of Elune]], [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], assembled a powerful fighting force from amongst her night elf sisters. The fearless, highly trained warrior women who pledged themselves to Kalimdor's defense became known as the Sentinels. This period in history became known as the [[Long Vigil]], and ended when the druids were awakened prior to the battle for [[Mount Hyjal]]. |
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| − | These warrior women practice both the art of combat, as well as that of healing and life-giving in the name of [[Elune]]. The Sentinels are considered the elite fighters among the night elves. They are led by the [[Priestess of the Moon|priestesses of the moon]] under the high priestess, Tyrande Whisperwind, and her lieutenant, [[Shandris Feathermoon]]. The Sentinels are comprised of elite night elf archers, a cavalry division known as the [[huntress]]es who ride the feral [[nightsaber]] [[panther]]s, and the mighty [[hippogryph rider]]s, who assault enemies from the air. |
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| − | ==Sentinel divisions== |
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| − | [[Image:WarCraft Metzen015b.jpg|thumb|Shandris Feathermoon]] |
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| − | Sentinels share almost the exact customs as high elf rangers, to the point where you can only tell the difference by race. Many Sentinels fulfill their duties as huntresses, riding astride great nightsaber panthers, or as windwarriors astride hippogryphs.{{Cite|APG|127}} Sentinels are also the night elf version of elven ranger class.{{Cite|WRPG|73}} |
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| − | *[[Archer]]s compose the first rank of the Sentinel army. These women are expert marksmen and use the concealing forests of [[Kalimdor]] to their advantage. Their lightning-quick ambushes are legendary, for few warriors can match the proud archers' speed and cunning. These the basic sentinel type, and the closest to elven rangers. |
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| − | *[[Huntress]]es are the elite cadre of the Sentinel army. Drawing their strength from the moon goddess, Elune, these warrior women ride the feral nightsaber panthers into battle. Huntresses are strong and swift, and merciless to those who would defile the sanctity of [[Ashenvale]] Forest. Huntresses also have a close bond with the [[owl]]s of the forest. These owls relay information and spy for the Sentinel army. These are the [[mounted warrior]] version of sentinels. |
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| − | *[[Hippogryph]] riders. During the war, a number of Sentinel archers rode these magnificent creatures into battle. These are the flying mount version of the sentinels. |
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| − | ==Famous== |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIconExt|Tyrande|Small}} [[Tyrande Whisperwind]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Shandris Feathermoon]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Raene Wolfrunner]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Anara Darkstrike]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Velinde Starsong]] |
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| − | ==Other Named Sentinels== |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Su'ura Swiftarrow]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Farsong]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Elanaria]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Thyn'tel Bladeweaver]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Arynia Cloudsbreak]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Tysha Moonblade]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Selarin]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Glynda Nal'Shea]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Aynasha]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Elissa Starbreeze]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Luciel Starwhisper]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Melyria Frostshadow]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Thenysil]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Velene Starstrike]] |
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| − | *{{alliance}} {{RaceIcon|NightElf|Female|Small}} [[Sentinel Onaeya]] |
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| − | ==Sentinels in World of Warcraft== |
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| − | [[Image:Sentinel.gif|right|thumb|Warcraft III Beta Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Emerald Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Azshara Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Veteran Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Champion Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Destroyed Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Skettis Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Sentinel Leader]] |
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| − | *[[Sentinel Infiltrator]] |
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| − | *[[Sentinel Spy]] |
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| − | *[[Alliance Silithyst Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Feathermoon Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Ashenvale Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Silverwing Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Astranaar Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Lunar Festival Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Tortured Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Sylvanaar Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Auberdine Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Alliance Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Seasoned Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Darnassus Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Teldrassil Sentinel]] |
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| − | *[[Shadowglen Sentinel]] |
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| − | == References == |
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Revision as of 02:56, 10 October 2011
The Blood-Caked Altar is located in the Stormwind City Outskirts, northwest of The Wollerton Stead. During the quest Quest:Unholy Cow, Prince Anduin Wrynn is attacked here by Twilight Stalkers.