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[[Image:Warp_Splinter.jpg|thumb|left|Warp Splinter]]
 
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| name = Garona Halforcen
==General information==
 
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| gender = Female
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| races = [[Half-orc]] / [[Half-draenei]]
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| creature = Humanoid
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| faction = Horde
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| titles = The Emissary (RPG); Grand Master of the Assassin's Guild (WoW Beta)
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| character = [[Rogue]] (All), [[Spymaster]], [[Assassin]] (RPG)
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| affiliation = [[Shadow Council]] (formerly),<br />[[Stormreaver clan]] (formerly),<br />[[Kingdom of Azeroth]](formerly),<br />briefly [[Twilight's Hammer Clan]],<br /> [[Independent]]
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| occupation = Previously Chief Interpreter of the Shadow Council, Personal spy and assassin
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| status = Alive
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| relatives = [[Maraad]] (uncle), [[Med'an]] (son), [[Medivh]] (lover)
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| location = {{c-inline}} [[Bloodgulch]], [[Twilight Highlands]]
 
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'''Garona Halforcen''' is a [[half-orc]]<ref name="DotOH">''[[The Destiny of the Orcish Hordes]]''</ref> [[half-draenei]],<ref name="comic15">''[[Conflicting Loyalties]]''</ref> though most including herself believed she was [[half-human]] until the truth was revealed to her.<ref name=secrets>[[Secrets]]</ref> She is an [[assassin]]<ref>{{ref book |author= Grubb, Jeff |authorlink= Jeff Grubb |title= [[The Last Guardian]] |date= December 2002 |isbn= 978-0671041519 |pages= 256}}</ref> and a [[spymaster]]. She was an emissary of the [[History of the Horde|Horde]] during the first invasion of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], and was the reluctant murderer of King [[Llane Wrynn]]. Later on, she joined [[Med'an|her son]] and the other members of the [[New Council of Tirisfal]] in their battle against the [[Twilight's Hammer]] clan.
*Level: 72 (Elite)
 
*[[:Category:Zones|Location]]: [[The Botanica]] wing of the [[Tempest Keep]] in [[Netherstorm]]
 
*[[Creature|Type]]: [[Elemental]] ([[Ancient of Arcane]])
 
*[[Health]]: ~132,000 HP (heroic: ~171,000)
 
*[http://www.ampwow.com/wow/viewNewCreatures/17977-Warp+Splinter.php!default=map Map Location]
 
   
==Background==
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==Biography==
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===Birth and Early Life===
'''Warp Splinter''', a large [[Ancient of Arcane]], is the fifth [[boss]] in [[The Botanica]].
 
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The birth of Garona was orchestrated by [[Gul'dan]], who "bred" one of his orcish warriors to a [[draenei]] female. The result was a child that, as it would be discovered later, looked surprisingly [[human]]. Gul'dan had her magically aged and tortured,<ref name="comic23">[[The Gathering]]''</ref> later also placing controls on her mind to ensure obedience. Garona would be raised in barracks with her father's people, hated by the bigger orcs for being different. Their judgements of her being "ugly and deformed" would become her own for years to come. The draenei female's brother however, the [[Vindicator]] [[Maraad]], would not care that Garona was half orc. Having learned that his sister had borne a child, he began to search for his niece that would stretch on for many years.<ref name="ReferenceA">''[[Secrets]]''</ref>
   
== Abilities ==
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===Rise to power===
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[[File:WC1PGarona.gif|thumb|left|Garona in Warcraft I.]]
* '''Spawn Treants''' - spawn 6+ [[treants]] (~3000hp) under the trees around the area which slowly move towards the group. They despawn after ~20 seconds and heal the boss for the total remaining health of the treants that are still alive (~1/4 of his HP maximum). He uses this ability every ~45 seconds after the first one.
 
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Having travelled throughout [[Draenor]], Garona was well-versed in the culture of the [[orc]]s, making her an invaluable asset to the [[Shadow Council]]. She was inducted into the warlock-controlled [[Stormreaver clan]]. She quickly became the chief interpreter of the Shadow Council and [[Gul'dan]]'s personal [[spy]] and [[assassin]]. However, Garona belonged to no clan, and had no clan allegiance.<ref name="TLG 207">''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 207</ref> Due to her mixed blood, she was eternally an outcast and had to rely upon her wits to keep her alive in a harsh world. Upon arriving in [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]], Garona's experience lent a great deal to her insight with their newest foe — the [[human]]s.
* '''Warstomp''' - 1000-2500 physical damage, ~30 yard range AoE stun increasing damage taken by 550 - lasts 5 seconds. (heroic: ~2200)
 
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* '''Arcane Volley''' - ~1500-2200 total [[arcane]] volley attack that hits all targets with 3-5 bolts. (heroic: 4000 - 4500)
 
   
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===Emissary to Medivh===
==Strategies==
 
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[[File:Garonawar1.jpg|thumb|Garona in Stormwind Keep.]]
'''General Information'''
 
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Originally, she was a member of one of the first raiding parties into Azeroth, and also one of the few to confront the [[Guardian]] [[Medivh]]. While her party was wiped out, she was spared and sent back to relay a message to the warlock [[Gul'dan]]. After a period of time, she returned and met with the [[Medivh|Magus]] on many occasions. Eventually, she was granted the title of [[Emissary]] and sent to [[Karazhan]]. It was there that she met [[Khadgar]], Medivh's apprentice (and observer from [[Dalaran]]).<ref name="TLG">''[[The Last Guardian]]''</ref> Khadgar was, at first, furious at her presence, but the Magus demanded Khadgar treat her with respect. A trust was formed between the two when a bizarre [[demon]] appeared in the library of the great tower, and both had to utilize their skills together to defeat it. Garona and Khadgar continually criticized each other's race while defending their own. Eventually, Garona mentioned to Khadgar that the orcs had been arriving on Azeroth via a [[Dimensional gateway|gateway]] known as the [[Dark Portal]].
* All ranged [[DPS]] and healers should get at max-range so they can avoid the warstomp, warriors can use [[Berserker Rage]] to not get stunned.
 
* He can be reset by walking back onto the bridge leading into his room from Laj. Be careful not to pull him too far back while fighting or you may reset him unintentionally.
 
* The Arcane Volley can be avoided by clever positioning of the DPS. Whether this is due to LOS or frontal volley, is unsure, but the volley can be avoided (Note: we did not have any luck avoiding the Arcane Volley when we fought him after patch 2.2.0. This may have been tweaked, or else we just weren't in the right place. Confirmation in the new patch would be appreciated. [[User:Matthias99|Matthias99]] 06:40, 3 October 2007 (UTC)) CONFIRMED L.O.S. strategy does work post p 2.2.0 (10/24/2007)See strategy labeled "L.O.S. for Heroic" below
 
* It may be possible to avoid the volley by standing underneath the trees, but still within range, in the grove to the left as you cross the bridge. Apparently Warp Splinter doesn't want to risk blasting its own grove with the volley, but will zap anyone on the path leading to the bridge.
 
* He is vulnerable to a [[Wound Poison]] and [[Mortal Strike]] (Note: our group fought him in Patch 2.2.0, and it did not seem like Wound Poison did a whole lot; he still healed for over 20% if all the treants were allowed to live. [[User:Matthias99|Matthias99]] 06:40, 3 October 2007 (UTC))
 
   
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Garona also began to respect Magus Medivh a great deal, and because of that respect, she started to debate her true loyalties. Stating that the "Old Man" had told her everything she wanted to know, despite knowing full well that she was a spy, she felt that she could never break that trust. She even made the comment that the bond of trust made her feel more 'human', and that she felt Medivh had a grand dream to bring something better to this world. It may have been around this time that Medivh fathered Garona's son, [[Med'an]].
===Strategy with AoE===
 
Warp Splinter is quite easy with significant AoE damage. The tank should tank Warp Splinter where he stands when you enter the room, while the ranged DPS and healing should cluster up 31-35 yards from Warp Splinter (in range for damage, but out of range of Arcane Volley). DPS Warp Splinter until he spawns adds. When he does, DPS should hit each of the adds one time to pull them together, then AoE them all down. A single warlock can handle 4-6 of the adds with [[Seed of Corruption]], while a mage will probably need backup from a Hunter or some single-target DPS. When the adds drop, continue DPSing Warp Splinter until he dies.
 
   
 
===Battle with Medivh===
You can get problems with treants moving too slowly for AoE or the tank unable go keep aggro, in this case you can let the first wave go through and heal the boss, conserving mana and letting the tank generate enough threat, then do full AoE on the following waves.
 
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Due to Medivh's bizarre behavior, Khadgar and Garona felt it necessary to investigate and uncover any connection between the sudden arrival of the orcs and Medivh's behavior. Using a spell to call forth a vision of the past, Khadgar and Garona discovered that Medivh was, in fact, the man who had brought the orcs into Azeroth, thus uncovering his plans of murder and deceit.<ref name="TLG" /> This shook Garona to the core, and while at first she thought it to be a misfire of the spell, she eventually realized that Medivh was indeed the one who had opened the gateway for the orcs. After a short battle with Medivh, where Khadgar used his powers to summon a vision of [[Aegwynn]] that distracted the Magus, the two escaped and made their way to the (former) Kingdom of [[Kingdom of Stormwind|Azeroth]].
   
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Despite a small interruption in their journey, they eventually met up with Lord [[Anduin Lothar]]. They told their story to Lothar and King [[Llane Wrynn]] of Azeroth, but Llane could not believe it was true. Despite Llane's skepticism, it was Lothar who realized that the Magus had truly gone insane, and at his suggestion, a small raiding party was gathered to confront Medivh in Karazhan. Later that very evening, Garona donned the colors of Azeroth at Lothar's request and joined the party as they set out via [[gryphon]]s to the tower.
===Strategy without AoE===
 
While Warp Splinter is significantly harder without AoE, he is by no means impossible. You will, however, need excellent DPS. All ranged DPS should spread out around the edges of Warp Splinter's area, and DPS as hard as they possibly can. When the adds spawn, each ranged DPSer should stop DPS on Warp Splinter and DPS the adds. All melee DPS should stay on Warp Splinter. The reasoning behind this is that the fight is going to take a while with surviving adds, and melee DPS is going to take damage when taking down adds (as well as losing DPS by having to constantly change positions). Thus, healers save enough mana to keep going throughout the very long fight. Healers should put on any regeneration gear and drink potions early.
 
   
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After searching about the tower, they soon came across a hidden passageway downward, but leading into a mirror image of the tower itself, where Medivh's second shadow [[Sargeras]] dwelled. It was also at this time that both Garona and Khadgar witnessed something that would forever change the half-orc. Karazhan presented Garona with a vision of her future, where she was forced to watch in horror as "future-Garona"<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 287</ref> murdered King Llane during the siege against [[Stormwind City]]. For a while, Garona was terrified of what she knew would eventually come to pass. Llane was one of the few people in her life who had treated her with kindness and she did not want to kill him. Khadgar finally snapped her out of her state of shock and forced her to focus on the more important matter at hand. He told her that if the vision was true, then it meant they would both get out of Karazhan alive (since Khadgar had previously seen a vision of his own future as well), and that if it was false then she could die taking comfort in the knowledge that she wasn't destined to betray King Llane.
===Alternative strategy: ignore adds===
 
If your group has very high DPS, you can just ignore the adds and focus all damage on Warp Splinter alone. While he will get healed several times this way, the fight will be shorter this way if the damage can outweigh the heals. This can help your healer if they run out of mana.
 
   
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Eventually, they found Medivh, who unleashed all the powers bestowed upon him by his mother and the demon lord Sargeras. Garona, now boiling with anger at Medivh's betrayal — and perhaps hoping to die rather than live out the vision she had seen — attacked the Magus head on, only to be struck down by a powerful spell. Medivh expressed disappointment in Garona, telling her that he had hoped she of all people would understand what he was going through and not oppose him.
===L.O.S. Strategy for Heroic===
 
In reality this is a combination of all of the above listed information with a bit of clarification.
 
   
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[[File:GaronaComic.jpg|thumb]]
This strategy conserves everyones mana, lets the tank build plenty of threat and allows all ranged classes to completely avoid the arcane volley.
 
Tank spot is on the left side of the circle where Warp Splinter stands. Have the ranged players stand just behind the middle large tree on the left (there is a row of three of them). The tank should position himself so Warp Splinters back is facing the group. He will be standing almost in the grass this will allow the ranged to stay behind the middle tree where the Arcane Volley will not hit them. Warrior tanks should use berserker rage to avoid the first stun which will allow him plenty of time to play with the positioning. Ranged should be doing only white damage to conserve mana at this point. Don't worry about the first set of treants, the group hasn't done much damage so it wont matter when they heal him and in the mean time the tank is building MAX threat. As soon as the first wave of treants is over start MAX DPS. Use any of the above AOE or ADDKill methods to kill the adds as they come but remember to stay behind the tree, then go back to MAX DPS. He dropped rather quickly and the healer still had '''90%''' mana. Obviously this works best with a primarily ranged group. This was a cake walk compared to the first 3 OOM wipes
 
   
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Feeling little remorse for the half-orc, he then touched her head and cast a second spell, filling her mind with the doubts and divisions that he himself had carried. She fell to the floor, incapacitated. Moments later, after much conflict, Medivh was finally slain by Khadgar and Lothar (at that moment [[Gul'dan]] was still deep within the Guardian's thoughts causing him to go into coma), but Garona was nowhere to be found...
==Quotes==
 
* "Who disturbs this sanctuary?"
 
* "Children, come to me!"
 
* "What am I doing? Why do I..."
 
* "Maybe this is not-- No, we fight! Come to my aid!"
 
* "You must die! But wait: this does not-- No, no... you must die!"
 
* "So... confused. Do not... belong here!"
 
   
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===Llane's assassination===
==Quest==
 
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[[File:Llane assasinated by Garona (Comic).jpg|thumb|Garona assassinates King [[Llane]].]]
* {{Alliance Icon Small}}/{{questlong|Horde|70|How to Break Into the Arcatraz}} [http://www.wowhead.com/?quest=10704]
 
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Soon after, Garona became a trusted confidant to King Llane, but because of Medivh's mind games, she was unable to form a true allegiance. She reported to King Llane the inner workings of the Horde and how he could use it to his advantage. After her "release" by orc forces during a raid on [[Northshire Abbey]],<ref>{{ref game |title=Warcraft: Orcs & Humans |expansion= |campaign=Orc campaign |mission=[[Northshire Abbey (WC1 Orc)]] |zone= |npc= |quote= |quest= }}</ref> she was ordered (presumably by the Shadow Council) to kill King Llane.<ref>[[The Temple of the Damned]]</ref> Realizing that her vision had become a reality, she reluctantly carried out this task, and with a deep sadness, murdered King Llane, cutting his heart out. Llane's son, prince [[Varian Wrynn|Varian]] witnessed the murder, but even years into his adulthood was confused as to why Garona had tears streaming down her face. At the time, she was pregnant with her son, [[Med'an]].<ref name="comic15" />
   
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Gul'dan was in a coma by this time, so [[Orgrim Doomhammer]] used this situation to his advantage, killing the corrupt [[Blackhand]] and seizing the mantle of [[Warchief]]. His spies found Garona and tortured her, almost to death, until she finally revealed the secret location of the Shadow Council. The Council was destroyed, and most warlocks were slain. Spies of an unknown faction continued searching for Garona even after the [[Second War]].<ref>[[Flashback]]</ref> She would avoid them all, and in time gave birth to Med'an. She sought out her friend, the ancient undead mage [[Meryl Felstorm|Meryl Winterstorm]], and citing her assassination of King Llane, she told Meryl that she was a danger to her child and entrusted the baby to him. Informing him of the baby's name, she asked that he never tell Med'an who his mother was. Bidding Meryl farewell, she disappeared from the rest of the world, but would keep watch over her son from afar.<ref name="comic15" />
==Reward==
 
Reputation:
 
* 120 with [[Sha'tar]] at honored.
 
   
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===Garona's return===
==Loot==
 
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{{lootbox|Normal and Heroic drops
 
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[[File:Garona face.jpg|thumb|Garona as she appears in the comic.]]
|Pattern: Whitemend Hood
 
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Garona continued watching over her [[Med'an|son]]. By the time of ''[[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade]]'', [[Med'an]] was attacked by a [[Twilight's Hammer clan]] party formed by an [[ogre]], an [[orc]], a [[tauren]], a [[Night Elf]], and a [[Forsaken]]. As they were beating him, she suddenly appeared and killed the entire party<ref name="comic15" /> however, later, she and her son were captured by more Twilight's Hammer members. She was taken to [[Ahn'Qiraj]] but [[Med'an]] was released.<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/misc/wccomic/issue-16-sneakpeek.html</ref>
|Bangle of Endless Blessings
 
|Beast Lord Cuirass
 
|Greatsword of Forlorn Visions
 
|Incanter's Robe
 
|Jagged Bark Pendant
 
|Moonglade Cowl
 
|Netherfury Cape
 
|Tidefury Helm
 
|Warhelm of the Bold
 
|Warp Infused Drape
 
|Warp Splinter's Thorn
 
|Warpscale Leggings
 
|Warpstaff of Arcanum
 
|Primal Nether
 
|Top Shard of the Arcatraz Key
 
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When she got there she found that [[Cho'gall]] was still alive and that he knew the spell that Gul'dan used on her mind to force her to do things against her will. He sent her to [[Theramore]] to assassinate the newly returned King Varian Wrynn and thus ruining any possible chance of a human-orc alliance. Garona was also tasked to assassinate secondary targets Prince [[Anduin Wrynn]] and Warchief [[Thrall]] but was ordered to kill King Varian Wrynn at the summit at any cost. This attack failed and she was captured by [[Jaina Proudmoore]], while Med'an was recaptured by the Twlight's Hammer clan. Jaina and [[Aegwynn]] discovered that there was a spell placed on her mind but could not remove it without causing her great pain and possible death. In a deal she made with [[Valeera Sanguinar]], she would endure the pain and give them some of the information they require if Valeera used the information to go save her son from the Twilight Hammer clan.
{{lootbox|Heroic-only drops
 
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|Boots of Ethereal Manipulation
 
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While Valeera and Meryl Winterstorm went to rescue Med'an Garona was rescued by her uncle [[Maraad]] while Theramore was under attack from the [[Scourge]]. Maraad explained to Med'an who his mother was and who he was but as they were talking Valeera came looking for Garona. Thinking that Valeera did not keep her part of the deal she escaped while Maraad distracted Valeera but ran into Med'an who was following Valeera. She explains that until Cho'gall is dead (he being the only one left who knows the safe word that would control her) it was not safe for her to be around him, that he should stay with his great uncle for now. Garona then went to [[Ahn'Qiraj]] to wait for her chance to kill [[Cho'gall]].
|Boots of the Endless Hunt
 
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|Feral Staff of Lashing
 
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[[File:Garona stabs King Llane.jpg|thumb|Garona stabs King Llane (as seen in [[Yogg-Saron]]'s brain room)]]
|Gauntlets of Dissension
 
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|Badge of Justice
 
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Garona fails to kill Cho'gall but succeeds in retrieving the [[Base of Atiesh]]. She gives Med'an the necessary components to restore the staff of [[Atiesh]] and with its power, Med'an was able to defeat Chog'all. Garona, though still a fugitive of Stormwind, vows to continue to hunt the remaining members of the [[Twilight Hammer]] cult. She leaves it to Valeera to explain her situation to King Varian.
|Brutal Tanzanite
 
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|Imperial Tanzanite
 
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==In World of Warcraft==
|Mysterious Fire Opal
 
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===Wrath of the Lich King===
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Garona is seen during [[Yogg-Saron]]'s vision ''The Assassination of [[King Llane]]''.
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===Cataclysm===
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Garona is encountered at [[Bloodgulch]] in [[Twilight Highlands]] in the ''[[Cataclysm]]'' expansion, having come to end the life of [[Cho'gall]]. Displeased with having to rely on farseers to further this goal, Garona takes a more active approach to go about bringing his death. [[Horde]] players are tasked with supporting her endeavor, and a delegation of elite [[Kor'kron]] are sent to assist her. However, Cho'gall strikes the group, leaving only the player and Garona to sabotage the [[Twilight Citadel]].
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After freeing the trapped [[Lirastrasza]] and enlising the aid of the [[Earthen Ring]], Garona goes about putting her revenge into motion- though Cho'gall had lured her right into his grasp. Cho'gall retreats into the [[Bastion of Twilight]], and leaves the powerful Gronn [[Skullcrusher the Mountain]] to destroy her and the player. The timely arrival of [[Warlord Zaela]], [[Lady Cozwynn]] and the [[Dragonmaw]] forces turn the tables around, however, and the mighty Gronn is slain.
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;Greetings
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*"No one can know I'm here."
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*"The Twilight Council will suffer for their crimes."
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*"Who I am isn't important."
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*"Cho'gall will pay."
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*"I can't rest til I'm free of Cho'gall grasp."
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*"Keep your voice down."
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;Irritated
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*"I've killed for less."
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*"I can make you look like an accident."
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*"I'm not that good with self control."
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==Parentage==
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[[File:Garona in Twilight Highlands.jpg|thumb|Garona as seen in the [[Twilight Highlands]].]]
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Garona's "non-orcish" heritage has been very much disputed over the years. Some believed her to be part human<ref name="DotOH" /><ref name="TLG 207" /><ref name="TLG 198">''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 198</ref><ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 204, 221, 228</ref><ref name="HPG 167">''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 167</ref> (i.e. [[half-human]]) as she originally claimed.<ref name=secrets/> [[Medivh]] and [[Khadgar]] believed that the human part was actually a [[near-human]] race from Draenor, and not the same race of humans from Azeroth.<ref name="TLG 198" /><ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 234</ref> Others have suggested she is part draenei<ref name=Caydem>[[Blizzard lore posts#Garona's race]]</ref> (i.e. [[half-draenei]]) which has been confirmed,<ref name="comic15" /><ref name=secrets/> although researchers such as [[Brann Bronzebeard]] had denied it (based on her appearance, draenei appearance, and their limited knowledge of other existing [[half-draenei]] in the world).<ref name="HPG 167" />
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Initially, it was believed (even by Garona herself) that she was of [[half-orc]] and [[half-human]] heritage,<ref name=secrets/> as she claimed in the [[The Destiny of the Orcish Hordes|Warcraft I manual]] and in [[The Last Guardian]]. In the manual Garona specifically states she is "...of both Orc and Human lineage". Garona also mentions that she was forced through the portal along with laborers into [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] from [[Draenor]],<ref name="TLG"/> meaning that she was born on [[Draenor]].<ref name="TLG"/><ref>''[[Tides of Darkness]]'', 108</ref>
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Even Medivh, the [[Explorers' League]], many orcs and humans, and others thought that she was half-orc and half-human. Humans tended to focus on her orc parts, and orcs focused on her human parts. To orcs she had human hands, too pale, too weak, and too ugly.<ref name="TLG 207" /> However, as Brann pointed out, due to her age it would seem impossible for a human and orc to have produced her since she was already a young woman at the time of the First War.<ref name="HPG 167" /> Brann implied that half-draenei have physical features from both orcs and draenei,<ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]''</ref> but that her features did not match those of the draenei he had seen (which at the time were mostly [[Lost One]]s<ref>''[[Lands of Conflict]]'', 58</ref>).
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It was ultimately revealed that [[Gul'dan]] was aware of her true parentage but lied to Garona and made her believe she was half-human so she could more easily infiltrate the court of King [[Llane Wrynn]].<ref name=secrets/>
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As mentioned before, Garona herself had no reason to not believe Gul'dan's lies, until she met her pure-blooded draenei uncle [[Maraad]]. When he revealed her heritage to her, Garona could not believe him until he pressed her memory. It was only then that Garona realized that he was telling her the truth. When she spoke to [[Med'an]] a few minutes later, she also told him of their draenei heritage to his surprise, showing that she had fully accepted this revelation to be true.<ref name="comic15" /><ref name=secrets/>
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Before her full race identity was revealed in the comic,<ref name="comic15" /> this issue was brought up on the official forums where the former community manager [[Caydiem]] claimed that Garona was in fact half-orc and half-draenei. As the uncorrupted draenei in the [[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade|Burning Crusade]] expansion had not yet been revealed, Caydiem made this plausible by stating that the draenei seen so far in the game had been mutated as [[Draenor]] was torn apart by portals and through their portal travels.<ref name=Caydem/>
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==Appearance==
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With the recent revelation of the appearances of the ''true'' [[draenei]] and their eredar-like forms — it was hard to believe that Garona was half-draenei since she lacked their cranial features, leg structure, presence of a tail, and hooves — her prowess as an assassin makes it unlikely she is "half-uncorrupted" draenei. However, in ''[[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade]]'', there is a half-orc half-draenei [[blademaster]] in [[Nagrand]] — [[Lantresor of the Blade]], leader of the [[Boulderfist]] ogres — who reuses [[Rend Blackhand]]'s orc model lacking draenei features and human features. Although Lantresor's model may just be using an orc model due to the lack of a true [[half-draenei]] model in-game (in the same way that half-elves are represented by elven models in game), Garona looks like him, without draenei features.
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In the [[World of Warcraft (Wildstorm comic)]], she is portrayed, similar to her older renditions, with dominant orcish features. Her only draenei features are the eye glows (not white, however, but purple) and the structure of her forehead. She also mentions to Maraad that her feet are "almost like ''hooves''."<ref name="ReferenceA"/> Horns and the tail are missing, although it is possible that they have been physically removed or simply are rudimentary and hidden under her clothes and hair. Her leg structure has nothing in common with the draenei's though.
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Her clothes, tattoo, and haircut are similar to 2003's [[orc]] [[assassin]] concept art by [[Samwise Didier]],{{fact}} implying this may have been an older picture of Garona and not an unknown assassin.
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==Disappearance from games==
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[[File:GaronaWoWBeta.jpg|thumb|Garona in the ''World of Warcraft'' Beta.]]
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===Warcraft III===
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In early release information related to Warcraft III, including private demonstrations to the media, it was mentioned that Garona was intended to play a major role in the main campaign, likening her importance to that of Thrall himself. On April 27, 2000, IGN.com interviewed [[Rob Pardo]] about the game. In an interview conducted by IGN,<ref>{{ref web |url= http://pc.ign.com/articles/078/078618p1.html |title= Warcraft III Interview |accessdate= 2007-08-21 |author= [[Rob Pardo]] |coauthors = IGN Staff}}</ref> Garona was mentioned as a playable [[hero unit]], but by the game's release in 2002, she was strangely missing.
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During the ''World of Warcraft'' [[beta]], she was seen in [[Ravenholdt Manor]], the guild of assassins, with the title of "Grand Master of the Assassin's Guild". She was removed before the game's release, but has since reappeared in the ''Cataclysm'' beta.
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==Trivia==
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*She considered [[Khadgar]], [[Lothar]], and [[Llane]] to be her only human friends.
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*At BlizzCon's 2007 Q&A, it was stated that she might indeed return to the orcish race when [[Chris Metzen]] strongly implied that he would like to introduce Garona as a possible love interest for [[Thrall]]. However, this is just an idea that was randomly thrown out there it would seem.<ref>{{ref web |url= http://www.wowinsider.com/2007/08/04/blizzcon-day-2-wow-lore-and-quests-panel-liveblog/ |title= BlizzCon Day 2 WoW Lore and Quests panel liveblog |accessdate= 2007-08-21 |author= Robin Torres |coauthors = [[Chris Metzen]], [[Alex Afrasiabi]] |quote= Would like to try to make her significant.}}</ref>
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*When he first meets [[Khadgar]], Med'an tells him that his mother was aged, then tortured, and how she became involved with the Shadow Council. It is not mentioned how he knew all of this, as he had only talked with her for a few moments at best. However, it may simply be that he learned all of this from his great-uncle [[Maraad]].
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*Her presence in the [[Horde]] aligned settlement of [[Bloodgulch]] seems to place her Neutral status into question. It is unknown if she rejoined the Horde through the [[Dragonmaw clan]] or is simply using Bloodgulch as a base of operations in her vendetta against [[Cho'gall]] and the [[Twilight's Hammer clan]].
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==Memorable quotes==
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*"The fact that I am of both [[Orc]] and [[Human]] lineage, combined with the skills and schooling I have acquired from my journeys, has elevated me to the position I now hold."
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*"Never better. Needed a little exercise. [[Khadgar|This whelp]] was kind enough to oblige."
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*"Yes, surprisingly, I can read..."
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*"Human languages are a bit...wordy."
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*"Let's just say I've been having a problem with divided loyalties."
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*"I'm going to kill [[Llane Wrynn|him]]. He treated me well, and listened when I talked, and I'm going to kill him. No."
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*"In your histories, there are continual justifications for all manner of hellish actions. Claims of nobility and heritage and honor to cover up every bit of genocide, assassination, and massacre. At least the [[Horde]] is honest in their naked lust for power."
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*"Human or orc... An orc would say that it's a human hand - too slender to be really useful, not enough muscle to hold an ax or bash a skull in properly - too pale, too weak, and too ugly. You see the parts of me that are orcish. My orcish superiors, and all other orcs, see the parts of me that are human. I am both, and neither, and considered an inferior being by both sides."<ref name="TLG 207" />
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*"He made me feel human. And I haven't felt human in a long, long time."<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 228</ref>
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*"I feared, but survived. And I found my half-breed life gave me insight on these humans."<ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', 232</ref>
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==Items==
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*[[Malyfous Darkhammer]], a member of the [[Thorium Brotherhood]], notes that the {{loot|epic|Breastplate of Bloodthirst}} is Garona's trademark chestpiece (as seen in the render above). He offers players a replica of the breastplate, given a certain amount of materials.
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*{{loot|epic|Garona's Signet Ring}} is a drop from [[The Curator]] in [[Karazhan]], where Garona stayed during her time as emissary.
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*Yogg-Saron, whose role in certain events on Azeroth including Llane's assasination is unclear, drops {{loot|epic|Garona's Guise}} and {{loot|epic|Kingsbane}} (most likely the dagger used to assassinate Llane Wrynn)
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*The [[Tier 9]] Horde rogue set is named [[Garona's Battlegear set|Garona's Battlegear]].
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*She is the subject of the [[rogue]] [[quest item]] book: {{loot|rare|Garona: A Study on Stealth and Treachery}}
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==Gallery==
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File:Garona.jpg|An early render of Garona from a pre alpha version of Warcraft 3
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File:Garona3.jpg|"Garona" by Metzen<ref>http://www.sonsofthestorm.com/viewer.php?artist=metzen&cat=warcraft&art=15</ref>
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File:Orcassasin.jpg|Garona?
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File:Garona comic.jpg|Garona as she appears in the comic.
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File:WoW15CoverArtwork.jpg|[[Conflicting Loyalties|Issue 15 - Conflicting Loyalties]] cover.
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File:WoW18CoverArtwork.jpg|Garona fighting [[Varian Wrynn]].
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File:GaronaWCS.jpg|Garona in [[Beginnings and Ends]]
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File:Guldan and Garona.jpg|A young Garona with [[Gul'dan]]
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File:Garona_Action_Figure.jpg|The Garona action figure
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HordeGarona Halforcen
Image of Garona Halforcen
Title The Emissary (RPG); Grand Master of the Assassin's Guild (WoW Beta)
Gender Female
Race(s) Half-orc / Half-draenei (Humanoid)
Class Rogue (All), Spymaster, Assassin (RPG)
Affiliation(s) Shadow Council (formerly),
Stormreaver clan (formerly),
Kingdom of Azeroth(formerly),
briefly Twilight's Hammer Clan,
Independent
Occupation Previously Chief Interpreter of the Shadow Council, Personal spy and assassin
Location Icon Cataclysm 18x18 Bloodgulch, Twilight Highlands
Status Alive
Relative(s) Maraad (uncle), Med'an (son), Medivh (lover)

Garona Halforcen is a half-orc[1] half-draenei,[2] though most including herself believed she was half-human until the truth was revealed to her.[3] She is an assassin[4] and a spymaster. She was an emissary of the Horde during the first invasion of Azeroth, and was the reluctant murderer of King Llane Wrynn. Later on, she joined her son and the other members of the New Council of Tirisfal in their battle against the Twilight's Hammer clan.

Biography

Birth and Early Life

The birth of Garona was orchestrated by Gul'dan, who "bred" one of his orcish warriors to a draenei female. The result was a child that, as it would be discovered later, looked surprisingly human. Gul'dan had her magically aged and tortured,[5] later also placing controls on her mind to ensure obedience. Garona would be raised in barracks with her father's people, hated by the bigger orcs for being different. Their judgements of her being "ugly and deformed" would become her own for years to come. The draenei female's brother however, the Vindicator Maraad, would not care that Garona was half orc. Having learned that his sister had borne a child, he began to search for his niece that would stretch on for many years.[6]

Rise to power

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Garona in Warcraft I.

Having travelled throughout Draenor, Garona was well-versed in the culture of the orcs, making her an invaluable asset to the Shadow Council. She was inducted into the warlock-controlled Stormreaver clan. She quickly became the chief interpreter of the Shadow Council and Gul'dan's personal spy and assassin. However, Garona belonged to no clan, and had no clan allegiance.[7] Due to her mixed blood, she was eternally an outcast and had to rely upon her wits to keep her alive in a harsh world. Upon arriving in Azeroth, Garona's experience lent a great deal to her insight with their newest foe — the humans.

Emissary to Medivh

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Garona in Stormwind Keep.

Originally, she was a member of one of the first raiding parties into Azeroth, and also one of the few to confront the Guardian Medivh. While her party was wiped out, she was spared and sent back to relay a message to the warlock Gul'dan. After a period of time, she returned and met with the Magus on many occasions. Eventually, she was granted the title of Emissary and sent to Karazhan. It was there that she met Khadgar, Medivh's apprentice (and observer from Dalaran).[8] Khadgar was, at first, furious at her presence, but the Magus demanded Khadgar treat her with respect. A trust was formed between the two when a bizarre demon appeared in the library of the great tower, and both had to utilize their skills together to defeat it. Garona and Khadgar continually criticized each other's race while defending their own. Eventually, Garona mentioned to Khadgar that the orcs had been arriving on Azeroth via a gateway known as the Dark Portal.

Garona also began to respect Magus Medivh a great deal, and because of that respect, she started to debate her true loyalties. Stating that the "Old Man" had told her everything she wanted to know, despite knowing full well that she was a spy, she felt that she could never break that trust. She even made the comment that the bond of trust made her feel more 'human', and that she felt Medivh had a grand dream to bring something better to this world. It may have been around this time that Medivh fathered Garona's son, Med'an.

Battle with Medivh

Due to Medivh's bizarre behavior, Khadgar and Garona felt it necessary to investigate and uncover any connection between the sudden arrival of the orcs and Medivh's behavior. Using a spell to call forth a vision of the past, Khadgar and Garona discovered that Medivh was, in fact, the man who had brought the orcs into Azeroth, thus uncovering his plans of murder and deceit.[8] This shook Garona to the core, and while at first she thought it to be a misfire of the spell, she eventually realized that Medivh was indeed the one who had opened the gateway for the orcs. After a short battle with Medivh, where Khadgar used his powers to summon a vision of Aegwynn that distracted the Magus, the two escaped and made their way to the (former) Kingdom of Azeroth.

Despite a small interruption in their journey, they eventually met up with Lord Anduin Lothar. They told their story to Lothar and King Llane Wrynn of Azeroth, but Llane could not believe it was true. Despite Llane's skepticism, it was Lothar who realized that the Magus had truly gone insane, and at his suggestion, a small raiding party was gathered to confront Medivh in Karazhan. Later that very evening, Garona donned the colors of Azeroth at Lothar's request and joined the party as they set out via gryphons to the tower.

After searching about the tower, they soon came across a hidden passageway downward, but leading into a mirror image of the tower itself, where Medivh's second shadow Sargeras dwelled. It was also at this time that both Garona and Khadgar witnessed something that would forever change the half-orc. Karazhan presented Garona with a vision of her future, where she was forced to watch in horror as "future-Garona"[9] murdered King Llane during the siege against Stormwind City. For a while, Garona was terrified of what she knew would eventually come to pass. Llane was one of the few people in her life who had treated her with kindness and she did not want to kill him. Khadgar finally snapped her out of her state of shock and forced her to focus on the more important matter at hand. He told her that if the vision was true, then it meant they would both get out of Karazhan alive (since Khadgar had previously seen a vision of his own future as well), and that if it was false then she could die taking comfort in the knowledge that she wasn't destined to betray King Llane.

Eventually, they found Medivh, who unleashed all the powers bestowed upon him by his mother and the demon lord Sargeras. Garona, now boiling with anger at Medivh's betrayal — and perhaps hoping to die rather than live out the vision she had seen — attacked the Magus head on, only to be struck down by a powerful spell. Medivh expressed disappointment in Garona, telling her that he had hoped she of all people would understand what he was going through and not oppose him.

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Feeling little remorse for the half-orc, he then touched her head and cast a second spell, filling her mind with the doubts and divisions that he himself had carried. She fell to the floor, incapacitated. Moments later, after much conflict, Medivh was finally slain by Khadgar and Lothar (at that moment Gul'dan was still deep within the Guardian's thoughts causing him to go into coma), but Garona was nowhere to be found...

Llane's assassination

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Garona assassinates King Llane.

Soon after, Garona became a trusted confidant to King Llane, but because of Medivh's mind games, she was unable to form a true allegiance. She reported to King Llane the inner workings of the Horde and how he could use it to his advantage. After her "release" by orc forces during a raid on Northshire Abbey,[10] she was ordered (presumably by the Shadow Council) to kill King Llane.[11] Realizing that her vision had become a reality, she reluctantly carried out this task, and with a deep sadness, murdered King Llane, cutting his heart out. Llane's son, prince Varian witnessed the murder, but even years into his adulthood was confused as to why Garona had tears streaming down her face. At the time, she was pregnant with her son, Med'an.[2]

Gul'dan was in a coma by this time, so Orgrim Doomhammer used this situation to his advantage, killing the corrupt Blackhand and seizing the mantle of Warchief. His spies found Garona and tortured her, almost to death, until she finally revealed the secret location of the Shadow Council. The Council was destroyed, and most warlocks were slain. Spies of an unknown faction continued searching for Garona even after the Second War.[12] She would avoid them all, and in time gave birth to Med'an. She sought out her friend, the ancient undead mage Meryl Winterstorm, and citing her assassination of King Llane, she told Meryl that she was a danger to her child and entrusted the baby to him. Informing him of the baby's name, she asked that he never tell Med'an who his mother was. Bidding Meryl farewell, she disappeared from the rest of the world, but would keep watch over her son from afar.[2]

Garona's return

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Garona as she appears in the comic.

Garona continued watching over her son. By the time of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, Med'an was attacked by a Twilight's Hammer clan party formed by an ogre, an orc, a tauren, a Night Elf, and a Forsaken. As they were beating him, she suddenly appeared and killed the entire party[2] however, later, she and her son were captured by more Twilight's Hammer members. She was taken to Ahn'Qiraj but Med'an was released.[13]

When she got there she found that Cho'gall was still alive and that he knew the spell that Gul'dan used on her mind to force her to do things against her will. He sent her to Theramore to assassinate the newly returned King Varian Wrynn and thus ruining any possible chance of a human-orc alliance. Garona was also tasked to assassinate secondary targets Prince Anduin Wrynn and Warchief Thrall but was ordered to kill King Varian Wrynn at the summit at any cost. This attack failed and she was captured by Jaina Proudmoore, while Med'an was recaptured by the Twlight's Hammer clan. Jaina and Aegwynn discovered that there was a spell placed on her mind but could not remove it without causing her great pain and possible death. In a deal she made with Valeera Sanguinar, she would endure the pain and give them some of the information they require if Valeera used the information to go save her son from the Twilight Hammer clan.

While Valeera and Meryl Winterstorm went to rescue Med'an Garona was rescued by her uncle Maraad while Theramore was under attack from the Scourge. Maraad explained to Med'an who his mother was and who he was but as they were talking Valeera came looking for Garona. Thinking that Valeera did not keep her part of the deal she escaped while Maraad distracted Valeera but ran into Med'an who was following Valeera. She explains that until Cho'gall is dead (he being the only one left who knows the safe word that would control her) it was not safe for her to be around him, that he should stay with his great uncle for now. Garona then went to Ahn'Qiraj to wait for her chance to kill Cho'gall.

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Garona stabs King Llane (as seen in Yogg-Saron's brain room)

Garona fails to kill Cho'gall but succeeds in retrieving the Inv qirajidol sun [Base of Atiesh]. She gives Med'an the necessary components to restore the staff of Atiesh and with its power, Med'an was able to defeat Chog'all. Garona, though still a fugitive of Stormwind, vows to continue to hunt the remaining members of the Twilight Hammer cult. She leaves it to Valeera to explain her situation to King Varian.

In World of Warcraft

Wrath of the Lich King

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Garona is seen during Yogg-Saron's vision The Assassination of King Llane.

Cataclysm

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Garona is encountered at Bloodgulch in Twilight Highlands in the Cataclysm expansion, having come to end the life of Cho'gall. Displeased with having to rely on farseers to further this goal, Garona takes a more active approach to go about bringing his death. Horde players are tasked with supporting her endeavor, and a delegation of elite Kor'kron are sent to assist her. However, Cho'gall strikes the group, leaving only the player and Garona to sabotage the Twilight Citadel.

After freeing the trapped Lirastrasza and enlising the aid of the Earthen Ring, Garona goes about putting her revenge into motion- though Cho'gall had lured her right into his grasp. Cho'gall retreats into the Bastion of Twilight, and leaves the powerful Gronn Skullcrusher the Mountain to destroy her and the player. The timely arrival of Warlord Zaela, Lady Cozwynn and the Dragonmaw forces turn the tables around, however, and the mighty Gronn is slain.

Greetings
  • "No one can know I'm here."
  • "The Twilight Council will suffer for their crimes."
  • "Who I am isn't important."
  • "Cho'gall will pay."
  • "I can't rest til I'm free of Cho'gall grasp."
  • "Keep your voice down."
Irritated
  • "I've killed for less."
  • "I can make you look like an accident."
  • "I'm not that good with self control."

Parentage

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Garona as seen in the Twilight Highlands.

Garona's "non-orcish" heritage has been very much disputed over the years. Some believed her to be part human[1][7][14][15][16] (i.e. half-human) as she originally claimed.[3] Medivh and Khadgar believed that the human part was actually a near-human race from Draenor, and not the same race of humans from Azeroth.[14][17] Others have suggested she is part draenei[18] (i.e. half-draenei) which has been confirmed,[2][3] although researchers such as Brann Bronzebeard had denied it (based on her appearance, draenei appearance, and their limited knowledge of other existing half-draenei in the world).[16]

Initially, it was believed (even by Garona herself) that she was of half-orc and half-human heritage,[3] as she claimed in the Warcraft I manual and in The Last Guardian. In the manual Garona specifically states she is "...of both Orc and Human lineage". Garona also mentions that she was forced through the portal along with laborers into Azeroth from Draenor,[8] meaning that she was born on Draenor.[8][19]

Even Medivh, the Explorers' League, many orcs and humans, and others thought that she was half-orc and half-human. Humans tended to focus on her orc parts, and orcs focused on her human parts. To orcs she had human hands, too pale, too weak, and too ugly.[7] However, as Brann pointed out, due to her age it would seem impossible for a human and orc to have produced her since she was already a young woman at the time of the First War.[16] Brann implied that half-draenei have physical features from both orcs and draenei,[20] but that her features did not match those of the draenei he had seen (which at the time were mostly Lost Ones[21]).

It was ultimately revealed that Gul'dan was aware of her true parentage but lied to Garona and made her believe she was half-human so she could more easily infiltrate the court of King Llane Wrynn.[3]

As mentioned before, Garona herself had no reason to not believe Gul'dan's lies, until she met her pure-blooded draenei uncle Maraad. When he revealed her heritage to her, Garona could not believe him until he pressed her memory. It was only then that Garona realized that he was telling her the truth. When she spoke to Med'an a few minutes later, she also told him of their draenei heritage to his surprise, showing that she had fully accepted this revelation to be true.[2][3]

Before her full race identity was revealed in the comic,[2] this issue was brought up on the official forums where the former community manager Caydiem claimed that Garona was in fact half-orc and half-draenei. As the uncorrupted draenei in the Burning Crusade expansion had not yet been revealed, Caydiem made this plausible by stating that the draenei seen so far in the game had been mutated as Draenor was torn apart by portals and through their portal travels.[18]

Appearance

With the recent revelation of the appearances of the true draenei and their eredar-like forms — it was hard to believe that Garona was half-draenei since she lacked their cranial features, leg structure, presence of a tail, and hooves — her prowess as an assassin makes it unlikely she is "half-uncorrupted" draenei. However, in World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, there is a half-orc half-draenei blademaster in NagrandLantresor of the Blade, leader of the Boulderfist ogres — who reuses Rend Blackhand's orc model lacking draenei features and human features. Although Lantresor's model may just be using an orc model due to the lack of a true half-draenei model in-game (in the same way that half-elves are represented by elven models in game), Garona looks like him, without draenei features.

In the World of Warcraft (Wildstorm comic), she is portrayed, similar to her older renditions, with dominant orcish features. Her only draenei features are the eye glows (not white, however, but purple) and the structure of her forehead. She also mentions to Maraad that her feet are "almost like hooves."[6] Horns and the tail are missing, although it is possible that they have been physically removed or simply are rudimentary and hidden under her clothes and hair. Her leg structure has nothing in common with the draenei's though.

Her clothes, tattoo, and haircut are similar to 2003's orc assassin concept art by Samwise Didier,[citation needed]  implying this may have been an older picture of Garona and not an unknown assassin.

Disappearance from games

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Garona in the World of Warcraft Beta.

Warcraft III

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In early release information related to Warcraft III, including private demonstrations to the media, it was mentioned that Garona was intended to play a major role in the main campaign, likening her importance to that of Thrall himself. On April 27, 2000, IGN.com interviewed Rob Pardo about the game. In an interview conducted by IGN,[22] Garona was mentioned as a playable hero unit, but by the game's release in 2002, she was strangely missing.

World of Warcraft

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During the World of Warcraft beta, she was seen in Ravenholdt Manor, the guild of assassins, with the title of "Grand Master of the Assassin's Guild". She was removed before the game's release, but has since reappeared in the Cataclysm beta.

Trivia

  • She considered Khadgar, Lothar, and Llane to be her only human friends.
  • At BlizzCon's 2007 Q&A, it was stated that she might indeed return to the orcish race when Chris Metzen strongly implied that he would like to introduce Garona as a possible love interest for Thrall. However, this is just an idea that was randomly thrown out there it would seem.[23]
  • When he first meets Khadgar, Med'an tells him that his mother was aged, then tortured, and how she became involved with the Shadow Council. It is not mentioned how he knew all of this, as he had only talked with her for a few moments at best. However, it may simply be that he learned all of this from his great-uncle Maraad.
  • Her presence in the Horde aligned settlement of Bloodgulch seems to place her Neutral status into question. It is unknown if she rejoined the Horde through the Dragonmaw clan or is simply using Bloodgulch as a base of operations in her vendetta against Cho'gall and the Twilight's Hammer clan.

Memorable quotes

  • "The fact that I am of both Orc and Human lineage, combined with the skills and schooling I have acquired from my journeys, has elevated me to the position I now hold."
  • "Never better. Needed a little exercise. This whelp was kind enough to oblige."
  • "Yes, surprisingly, I can read..."
  • "Human languages are a bit...wordy."
  • "Let's just say I've been having a problem with divided loyalties."
  • "I'm going to kill him. He treated me well, and listened when I talked, and I'm going to kill him. No."
  • "In your histories, there are continual justifications for all manner of hellish actions. Claims of nobility and heritage and honor to cover up every bit of genocide, assassination, and massacre. At least the Horde is honest in their naked lust for power."
  • "Human or orc... An orc would say that it's a human hand - too slender to be really useful, not enough muscle to hold an ax or bash a skull in properly - too pale, too weak, and too ugly. You see the parts of me that are orcish. My orcish superiors, and all other orcs, see the parts of me that are human. I am both, and neither, and considered an inferior being by both sides."[7]
  • "He made me feel human. And I haven't felt human in a long, long time."[24]
  • "I feared, but survived. And I found my half-breed life gave me insight on these humans."[25]

Items

Gallery

References

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