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| + | [[Image:Glrggl.jpg|thumb|An orca in WoW.]] |
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+ | [[Image:Killerwhale.JPG|thumb|An orca in WCIII.]] |
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+ | [[Image:Whalemeat.jpg|thumb|A cachalot whale chopped up by a tuskarr.]] |
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+ | [[Image:Northrendcorruptwhale.jpg|thumb|An undead whale of Northrend.]] |
| − | [[Image:Northrendcorruptwhale.jpg|thumb|An undead whale of [[Northrend]]. A Maelstrom Leviathan?]] |
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+ | '''Whales''' are sea mammals.<ref name="WoWRPG345">''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 345</ref> Some varieties of these seagoing mammals are among the largest animals known. Relatively small whales (such as the [[orca]]) can be vicious predators, attacking virtually anything they detect.<ref name="MGWS25">''[[Monster Guide Web Supplement]]'', 25</ref> The [[tuskarr]] can point out every kind of whale imaginable and a few that may not be real, and they hunt all of them. Whales can “see” by emitting high-frequency sounds, inaudible to most other creatures, that allow them to locate objects and creatures within 120 feet. A silence spell negates this and forces the whale to rely on its vision, which is approximately as good as a human’s. A whale can hold its breath for a long time before it risks drowning.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 93</ref> |
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| − | ===Maelstrom Leviathan (aka Kadum's Leviathan)=== |
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| − | Maelstrom's Leviathan are frightening mutations of whales, leviathans have been spotted numerous times near the [[Maelstrom]]. Most seafarers are thankfully unaware that these creatures are undead. Priests are aware that on at least one occasion a leviathan beached itself, spewing out dozens of undead. They fear that leviathans may be under the control of a dark power and beach en masse at some future point.{{cite|MoM|197}} |
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===Porpoise=== |
===Porpoise=== |
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| − | + | Porpoises are a small type of whale. They can be summoned by a [[druid]] in watery environments as a nature's ally.<ref name="WoWRPG345"/> |
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+ | ===Orca whale=== |
| + | Orca whales (aka [[orca]]s or killer whales) are ferocious creatures. They are relatively small whales. |
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| − | See [[Orca]]. |
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| − | + | [[Baleen whale]]s are a large type of whale. They are plankton-feeding whales between 30-60 feet long. Species include gray, humpback, and right whales. |
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| − | between 30 and 60 feet long, such as gray, humpback, and right whales. These massive creatures are surprisingly gentle. If harassed or provoked, they are as likely to flee as they are to retaliate.{{Cite|MGWS|25}} |
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+ | ===Cachalot whale (aka Sperm whale)=== |
| − | Cachalot whales are one of the largest whales in the seas. |
+ | Cachalot whales are one of the largest whales in the seas. They are sometimes summoned by druids.<ref name="WoWRPG345"/> These creatures can be up to 60 feet long and prey on [[giant squid]]s.<ref name="MGWS25"/> |
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| + | ===Manual of Monsters=== |
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| + | In ''[[Manual of Monsters]]'' [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three|Appendix Three]], a creature called [[Manual of Monsters/Appendix Three#Maelstrom Leviathan (Kadum's Leviathan)|Maelstrom Leviathan]] is a corrupted whale, however the validity of the source is disputed. |
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== In Wrath of the Lich King == |
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''Yet even their enemies marvel at the tuskarr's prowess and fearlessness in catching some of the most dangerous creatures in Northrend's frigid waters, including whales and giant squid. Not even the unnamed leviathans that lurk in the ocean's depths are beyond the tuskarr's reach.'' |
''Yet even their enemies marvel at the tuskarr's prowess and fearlessness in catching some of the most dangerous creatures in Northrend's frigid waters, including whales and giant squid. Not even the unnamed leviathans that lurk in the ocean's depths are beyond the tuskarr's reach.'' |
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| − | Since [[Tuskarr]] hunt Whale it is speculated they could appear in [[Wrath of the Lich King]] which is in the icy continent of [[Northrend]] which has lots of water in it, there is also a drawing of a tuskarr with a dead chopped up whale by it. Whale meat could also be food in {{wotlk-inline}}, and whales might be used as a mount, but Blizzard has said there will be no mount skill level thus no new mounts. However, whales could be used in quests as alternative means of transportation, e.g. to islands or underwater dungeons. There is also concept art of an undead whale. More proof is seen that there is an orca model viewable in the WoW model viewer. |
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Revision as of 21:41, 1 December 2009
An orca in WoW.
An orca in WCIII.
A cachalot whale chopped up by a tuskarr.
An undead whale of Northrend.
Whales are sea mammals.[1] Some varieties of these seagoing mammals are among the largest animals known. Relatively small whales (such as the orca) can be vicious predators, attacking virtually anything they detect.[2] The tuskarr can point out every kind of whale imaginable and a few that may not be real, and they hunt all of them. Whales can “see” by emitting high-frequency sounds, inaudible to most other creatures, that allow them to locate objects and creatures within 120 feet. A silence spell negates this and forces the whale to rely on its vision, which is approximately as good as a human’s. A whale can hold its breath for a long time before it risks drowning.[3]
Species
Porpoise
Porpoises are a small type of whale. They can be summoned by a druid in watery environments as a nature's ally.[1]
Orca whale
Orca whales (aka orcas or killer whales) are ferocious creatures. They are relatively small whales.
Baleen whale
Baleen whales are a large type of whale. They are plankton-feeding whales between 30-60 feet long. Species include gray, humpback, and right whales.
Cachalot whale (aka Sperm whale)
Cachalot whales are one of the largest whales in the seas. They are sometimes summoned by druids.[1] These creatures can be up to 60 feet long and prey on giant squids.[2]
Manual of Monsters
In Manual of Monsters Appendix Three, a creature called Maelstrom Leviathan is a corrupted whale, however the validity of the source is disputed.
In Wrath of the Lich King
World of Warcraft Community Site Tuskarr feature of the official Wrath of the Lich King site:Yet even their enemies marvel at the tuskarr's prowess and fearlessness in catching some of the most dangerous creatures in Northrend's frigid waters, including whales and giant squid. Not even the unnamed leviathans that lurk in the ocean's depths are beyond the tuskarr's reach.
References
- ^ a b c World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 345
- ^ a b Monster Guide Web Supplement, 25
- ^ Lands of Mystery, 93