Poster: Tartarus at 7/27/2005 1:51:08 PM PDT
Subject: Backround and Lore Behind Every Realm Name! |
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I didn't have enough space in the old thread to continue all the lore that was posted, so this thread continues here!
Name the meaning and lore behind every realm name! Put in what you know about any realm name, detailed or brief, and I'll try to get unsaid information at the very front page. Let's try to get a complete list put together!
Here's a complete list of all of the realms with updated backround and lore information, courtesy of all the forum users posting-
Aggramar
Alleria
Archimonde - An overlord of the Burning Legion. He is a very powerful Eredar warlock that lead the second invasion of the Burning Legion upon Azeroth. He was defeated by the combined forces of the Alliance, Night Elves, and the Horde at Mount Hyjal. His remains can still be seen at the world tree.
Argent Dawn - name of a neutral faction in modern day Azeroth who believes that the horde and alliance are not to be enemies, but allies in the fight against the Undead Scourge. The Argent Dawn is against undead, and will take undead into their ranks if they basically say, Yes, I consider my being undead a malady and I wouldn't be if I didn't have to be.
Arthas - Prince of Loerdaron, started taking drastic measures during fight against initial Scourge invasion of Lordaeron that turned many of his friends against him, including his mentor Uther. Followed the Scourge to Northrend, where he took Frostmourne to defeat them, unbeknownst to him getting the Lich King to take over his soul. He came back leading the Scourge, and took over Loerdaron. Later he returned the Northrend to defend the Lich King against Illidan's attacks, whereupon he merged with the Lich King into one entity.
Azgalor - One of the few Pit Lords, a race of Demons that seem to be generals of the Burning Legion.
Azjol-Nerub - Azjol-Nerub: An ancient subterranean kingdom in Northrend founded by a race of humanoid spiders, the Nerubians. When Ner'zhul was extending his power in Northrend, the warriors of this kingdom fought against him until finally succumbing to the power of the Lich King. For more look under "War of the Spider" here:
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/story/chapter4.html
Blackhand - Former Warchief of the Horde (Warcraft I). He was killed and succeededby Ogrim Doomhammer. Rend Blackhand, one of his two sons, now is the warchief of the Blackrock Orcs, who currently take residence in Upper Blackrock Spire.
Blackrock - Clan of Orcs from which Blackhand and Doomhammer came. Rend Blackhand is the warchief of the Blackrock Orcs, who currently take residence in Upper Blackrock Spire.
Bleeding Hollow - An Ogre clan that was part of the Horde during the second war. It was lead by Kill'rogg.
Bloodhoof - Referring to Cairne Bloodhoof, high chieftan of the Tauren.
Bloodscalp - Vicious tribe of jungle trolls.
Bonechewer
Boulderfist - After the Ogres broke apart from the Horde, the Boulderfist ogres made their homes in the Arathi Highlands.
Bronzebeard A royal Dwarvern family. The eldest brother is Magni Bronzebeard, king of Ironforge. The middle child is Brann Bronzebeard, founder of Traveller's Guild, subset of the Explorer's Guild. Disappeared in one of his ventures to Stranglethorn Vale. The youngest brother, Muradin Bronzebeard, helped Arthas in his fight against the undead but was killed when Arthas aquired Frostmourne.
Burning Blade - Burning Blade - Former Orc clan of Blademasters, now a secret sect of Warlocks .
Burning Legion - An army of demons assembled from the Twisting Nether. Sargeras is their lord and charges them with destroying every planet in the universe. They consist of powerful demons such as Eredars, Dreadlords, Pit Lords, Infernals, and many other assortments of demons.
Cenarion Circle - A druidic alliance based out of Moonglade concerned with healing the aftermath of the legion's invasion. They are named after the great Demigod Cenarius, who taught the Night Elves druidism.
Cenarius - A demi-god slain by Grom Hellscream and the Warsong clan. Father of the Dryad, Keepers of the Grove, and Centaur race.
Crushridge - Clan of Ogres.
Daggerspine
Dalaran - Mage city, home of the Kirin Tor. Taken over by Arthas and the scourge, it is place where Archimonde was summoned into Azeroth by Kel'Thuzad.
Darkspear - An island jungle tribe of trolls that were invaded by Murlocs. Thrall and his band of orcs saved the Darkspear tribe the trolls, grateful to Thrall, have joined the Horde.
Deathwing - Leader of the black dragon flight. Formally known as Neltharion. He has been missing or thought dead since Warcraft 2. His son is Nefarion (Blackwing) and his daughter is Onyxia.
Destromath - One of the few Pit Lords, a race of Demons that seem to be generals of the Burning Legion.
Dethecus
Doomhammer - Named after Orgrimm Doomhammer, the Warchief of the Orcish Horde in Warcraft II. He defeated Warchief Blackhand who was corrupted by the warlock Gul'Dan, and forced Gul'Dan and his shadow council to submit to him. He fought an epic battle with Anduin Lothar in the Burning Steppes and killed him, but Lothar's enraged the alliance and made them fight with such ferocity that they drove the orcs far back and defeated them that day. He was betrayed by Gul'Dan shortly before that fight when Gul'Dan pulled his forces to search for the Tomb of Sargeras. He was eventually defeated and captured by the Alliance and held in an internment camp until Thrall rescued him. He later died in a battle freeing more Orcs with Thrall.
| | | http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.aspx?fn=wow-general&t=4217140&p=#post4217140 | | | Poster: Tyren at 7/27/2005 1:54:27 PM PDT
Subject: Re: Backround and Lore Behind Every Realm Nam |
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Holy cow. I completely commend your awesome efforts to put this type of post together. Hmm, if there weren't so many stickies, I'd put this up there immediately.
| | | http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.aspx?fn=wow-general&t=4217140&p=#post4217202 | Poster: Tyren at 8/1/2005 11:25:06 AM PDT
Subject: Re: Backround and Lore Behind Every Realm Nam |
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Tartarus, if you could post this in Role Play, I'd be glad to sticky it for you. :)
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