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| + | '''Trade Prince Steamwheedle''', one of the [[goblin]] [[Trade princes]], is the richest known [[goblin]] on [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], and runs the shipping division of the [[Trade Coalition]] practically on his own.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', pg. 116</ref> |
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| − | '''Thoradin's Wall''' is a huge wall separating the [[Arathi Highlands]] from [[Hillsbrad Foothills]]. The wall protected [[Stromgarde]] and the Arathi Highlands from the invading [[Scourge]]. |
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| + | The name "Steamwheedle" hints that he runs the [[Steamwheedle Cartel]], but this is not specifically confirmed. |
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| + | It is implied that the [[Steamwheedle Cartel]] was the group of goblins that originally sided with the [[Horde]] (or at least are currently considered the most viable replacement for that group). Currently the Horde is trying to improve relations with the cartel in order to get them to join the Horde.<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', pg. 188</ref> If so, then the Trade Prince would most likely have been Steamwheedle. |
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| − | Thoradin's Wall, an immense edifice on the northern border, was once a symbol of [[humanity]]'s strength and defensive might. Now, the wall has fallen to decay and war. It is collapsed and gaping wide.<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', page 88</ref> |
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| + | Perhaps he is the goblin tinker [[Ratso Steamwheedle]], or they are related. |
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| − | In ''World of Warcraft'', the gigantic wall is heavily damaged. In the [[Escape from Durnholde Keep]] instance of the [[Caverns of Time]], the wall is in considerably better condition, but still quite a bit damaged. |
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| − | == Speculation == |
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| − | There is no evidence or lore explaining the origin of the great wall, but some have supposed that King [[Thoradin]] built it ages past during the [[Troll Wars]], perhaps to protect his lands from the [[troll]]s' onslaught; note that the ramps on the Hillsbrad Foothills side give defenders access to the top of the wall. |
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| − | It does, however, seem quite unlikely that a wall this massive was built in a single king's lifespan. |
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| − | It is unclear why the wall is in [[ruin]]s, however, one can assume that possibly the local [[ogre]] or [[troll]] [[clan]]s, or even the [[Syndicate]], may be responsible. Time may be responsible as well, as the wall has withstood at least both the [[Second War|Second]] and [[Third War]]s. |
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| − | * The damaged Thoradin's Wall shares the same model as the current in-game model of the [[Greymane Wall]]. |
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| − | * In the [[Escape from Durnholde Keep]] event in the [[Caverns of Time]], behind the intact wall is still unfinished land containing only discolored land and deformed mountains, as well as a huge ledge from which one can freely fall to their doom. |
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| − | * The wall is presumably inspired by {{Wplink|Hadrian's Wall}}, the ancient Roman Empire's northernmost boundary in Brittania (now England). |
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Revision as of 03:08, 28 November 2010
Trade Prince Steamwheedle, one of the goblin Trade princes, is the richest known goblin on Azeroth, and runs the shipping division of the Trade Coalition practically on his own.[1]
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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
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The name "Steamwheedle" hints that he runs the Steamwheedle Cartel, but this is not specifically confirmed.
It is implied that the Steamwheedle Cartel was the group of goblins that originally sided with the Horde (or at least are currently considered the most viable replacement for that group). Currently the Horde is trying to improve relations with the cartel in order to get them to join the Horde.[2] If so, then the Trade Prince would most likely have been Steamwheedle.
Perhaps he is the goblin tinker Ratso Steamwheedle, or they are related.
References
- ^ Dark Factions, pg. 116
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 188
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