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More Uldaman Lore Books Mysteries: Avaloren & Khaz Algar
Dragonflight
Publié
28/10/2022 à 04:14
par
DiscordianKitty
A series of lore books have been added to Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr, the upgraded version of the Uldaman dungeon coming in Dragonflight. These books seem to have some serious implications about the lore of World of Warcraft.
We have already gone over an
edict from Odyn
as well as
Keeper Tyr's letters
. Below, we look over two more lore books that can be found in this dungeon:
Rapport d’analyse de l’épave
and
Rapport d’observation : créatures terrestres
.
Wreckage, Analysis Report
The first of these documents is a watcher's report, addressed to Keeper Odyn. The letter mentions several new names that we haven't heard before.
Watcher Perethales
The author of this letter is a Watcher named Perethales - a character who has not been seen or heard of outside this letter. (The closest that we can think of is Aspirant Thales - a Kyrian - but we're fairly confident Titan Watchers don't go to the Shadowlands when they die.)
Avaloren
Perethales' letter is about a failed expedition to a place called Avaloren. This is the first time Avaloren has been mentioned. It seems an area that Odyn is determined to reach, but every expedition has failed.
Prime Designate,
I am writing to confirm that the wreckage discovered on our shores was indeed the remains of our most recent expedition to Avaloren. There were no survivors.
This marks the third failed attempt to reach that accursed place in the time since I assumed my post.
While I would not presume to question either your authority or your determination, I pray to the titans that the rumors I hear of a fourth expedition are merely speculation rather than fact.
Unnamed Heretics & Keeper Innaria
The reason for Odyn's pursuit seems to have something to do with certain rebels - or, at least, rebels against Odyn - who have barricaded themselves in this area. Perethales mentions crimes against an unknown Keeper named Innaria - possibly these rebels were responsible for Innaria's death.
However, Perethales beseeches Odyn to give up the attempts to reach Avaloren, suggesting that the problem might resolve itself if the rebels are just left to fight amongst themselves.
Surely you can see that further pursuit of the heretics is folly. Yes, they must be made to answer for their crimes against Innaria and the other keepers, but their defenses are not to be underestimated.
The resources required to breach their lines are simply beyond our current capabilities. At least, not without jeopardizing containment of the prisoners in our charge.
Though I agree there is a risk in allowing their strength to grow, evidence suggests that the aggressive nature of the heretics will cause them to turn on one another and weaken their resolve. If we can be patient, an opportunity for retribution will present itself.
I beseech you, Prime Designate, let the fire of your wrath cool, at least for now. Its embers will be rekindled in due time.
Finally, Perethales mentions the lost expeditions dashing themselves on "rock and wave". We wonder if this means Avaloren is an island.
If not, I fear that I will soon be authoring yet another report of a lost expedition, its final remnants dashed upon rock and wave.
With all respect,
Watcher Perethales
Observational Report: Earthen
The second document that we wish to take a look at is a letter by a Titan Watcher named Melenia, addressed to her fellow Watchers.
Curse of Flesh
The letter discusses the Curse of Flesh, the Old God curse that transformed many titan-forged beings into mortals of flesh.
Fellow watchers,
When you were assigned to observe the state of our titan-forged subjects who, regretfully, fell under the influence of flesh, the keepers could not have anticipated the effort necessary to follow them as they spread throughout the world.
I shall do my best to ensure your perseverance is recognized. But for now, you are to continue your duties until a new directive is authorized.
It is apparent from your reports that the degree of transformation in titan-forged subjects is significantly diverse. There is no group in which this variance is more easily observable than the earthen.
While some have succumbed entirely to the malady, such as the earthen who emerged from Uldaman and called themselves dwarves, others remain resistant--whether in full or in part.
Khaz Algar
The letter mentions a previously unheard-of area called Khaz Algar, (or Sector AR-938) apparently populated by a group that shares many common characteristics with the dwarves of Khaz Modan. Other than that, all we know about this Khaz Algar is it seems to be underground somewhere.
One particularly notable variant can be found in the earthen contingent dispatched to investigate the fissure detected in Sector AR-938 (for further details, search records related to geological anomalies).
In the course of their duties, these earthen began to manifest behaviors analogous to those which would one day be apparent in the self-styled dwarves, despite the two groups being separated by vast swaths of time and distance.
In fact, based on their origin dates, I could identify no corollary at all between these populations.
Yet while their behaviors, language, and demeanor show many similarities, (for example, assigning Sector AR-938 the colloquial name "Khaz Algar"), physiologically the two groups remain distant.
Is this distinctiveness due to exposure to the unique qualities of the anomaly, or is there another reason? We require more data before a conclusion can be reached.
As ever, your aid in this analysis remains invaluable. Remember, we are the eyes of the titans.
Respectfully,
Watcher Melenia
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