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7.3.5 PTR Speculation - Whispers of Il'gynoth (Spoilers!)
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Criado
01/12/2017 em 13:34
por
Anshlun
With the 7.3.5 Patch datamining, more loose ends from the story that connects Legion and Battle for Azeroth are starting to get explained, as we discover more about what happens following the
Aftermath of Antorus
. In this post we will speculate what will possibly happens during 7.3.5 and even at the end of Battle for Azeroth, based on the already famous Whispers of
Il'gynoth
, but now using information from datamined broadcast text recently found in patch 7.3.5.
Learn more about 7.3.5 in the
Patch 7.3.5 Content Hub
.
Alleria's Fate
One of the most discussed quotes from
Il'gynoth
is
Il'gynoth
At the hour of her third death, she will usher in our coming.
While many of those that fight against the Void, like members of the Army of the Light and even
Xi'ra
, shun all information and help provided by the them,
Andarilho Imaterial
, Alleria's mentor in the Void arts, has a different view from them:
The Light seeks one path and shuns all others as lies. The Shadow seeks every possible path and sees them all as truth.
While it is still not certain who "She" is, the biggest contenders seem to be Azeroth, frequently referred by Magni as "She", or Alleria, reintroduced to the lore after long journeys against the Legion. New dialogs found in patch 7.3.5 seem to point out that quote might be referring to Alleria. This conversation seems to happen as both Alleria and Turalyon arrive in Stormwind and find their statues at the entrance of the town:
<Alleria's eyes drift from the statue's cold stone visage down to the plaque engraved with her epitaph.>
High Exarch Turalyon
: It is unsettling to look upon these memorials to our passing.
Alleria Windrunner
: Indeed. Sometimes I feel that
I have already died twice.
Once when we were presumed lost on Draenor, and again when gripped by the shadow of the
fallen naaru
.
Alleria Windrunner
: Perhaps death is the true legacy of the Windrunners.
The dialog might be a foreshadow to something bigger to happen in the distant future. During that same conversation, Alleria reveals that she desires to go visit her homeland,
Luaprata
, now a Horde city.
High Exarch Turalyon
: You're anxious. You hide it well... but I know you.
Alleria Windrunner
: Like no other, my love.
High Exarch Turalyon
: You don't have to go. You don't have to see her.
High Exarch Turalyon
: Each of you has a path to follow. If the Light wills that those paths intersect, they will. There's no need to force the hand of fate.
Alleria Windrunner
: It is time, Turalyon. I must see my homeland again with my own eyes... and hear from Sylvanas how she could ever wear the mantle of warchief.
Later on, during a scenario, we discover what happens in
Luaprata
, with Lady Liadrin, First Arcanist Thalyssra, Lor'themar, Alleria Windrunner:
Lor'themar Theron
: Lady Liadrin... champion. You are most welcome. As you can see, we have an... unexpected visitor.
Alleria Windrunner
: Hello again, Liadrin. Champion. Lor'themar, I am here concerning a matter that might be best addressed in private.
Lor'themar Theron
: I see no need to keep secrets from allies, Alleria. In fact, some new friends of ours are just arriving.
Lady Liadrin
: First Arcanist Thalyssra and honored guests. Welcome to Silvermoon.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: It is a pleasure to visit your fine city at last. Thank you for extending the invitation, Regent Lord.
Lor'themar Theron
: Please, call me Lor'themar. But where are my manners? Allow me to introduce another guest: Lady Alleria Windrunner, a hero of Silvermoon's past.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: An unexpected honor, Lady Windrunner. Silgryn told me of your courage during the campaign on Argus.
Alleria Windrunner
: The honor is mine, First Arcanist. I do not mean to intrude upon your visit. Perhaps I should return another time.
Lor'themar Theron
: Nonsense. Whatever you came to say, you may say in front of our guests.
Alleria Windrunner
: As you wish. I come bearing an offer from High King Anduin Wr--
Lor'themar Theron
: I had hoped your visit was motivated by a love for Silvermoon. Instead, you come at the behest of the
Alliance's boy-king.
How disappointing.
Alleria Windrunner
: Cutting words, Lor'themar. Are they yours, I wonder, or has the dutiful ranger I knew become the mouthpiece of your warchief?
Lor'themar Theron
: You doubt my words, yet how can we trust your own? Do you deny that the lords of the Void whisper to you? Did you not surrender yourself to the shadows on Argus?
Alleria Windrunner
: I seems the offer I bring has been anticipated... and spurned. Very well. But before I leave, I have one request.
Alleria Windrunner
: It has been a thousand years since I set eyes upon the Sunwell. May I visit it once again?
Grand Magister Rommath
: I advise against it. We cannot trust that she will not--
Lor'themar Theron
: Whatever she has become, Alleria is a daughter of Quel'Thalas. I will not deny her pilgrimage to our most sacred site. First Arcanist, you and your retinue would be welcome to join us.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: I would consider it an honor to see the Sunwell, Lor'themar. And I prefer that my friends call me Thalyssra.
Lor'themar Theron
: Rommath, kindly open the way for us.
Lor'themar Theron
: Please follow me.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: The sense of power is palpable. As potent as the Nightwell, but of a different nature.
Lady Liadrin
: The Sunwell was corrupted by our enemies, but a naaru's sacrifice purified its waters. Now the essence of the Light sustains us.
Alleria Windrunner
: The Sunwell has changed... but its beauty remains. It has been so long.
Lor'themar Theron
: Stay back!
Lor'themar Theron
: What is happening?
Lor'themar Theron
: This is why I demanded that Umbric and his radicals be exiled. Anyone who treats with the Void is a danger to the Sunwell!
Alleria Windrunner
: I did not intend for my presence to...
Lor'themar Theron
: Enough! We need to cleanse this corruption before the well is lost!
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: Silgryn! Valtrois! Aid the regent lord!
Sunwell Encounter
Grand Magister Rommath
: Something seeks to open a rift into the chamber. If it comes through, we may lose the Sunwell.
Alleria Windrunner
: I can close the rift--but I will need help.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: Tell us what to do, and we will lend our strength.
Nether-Prince Durzaan
: The vessel has been found!
Grand Magister Rommath
: It wants the Sunwell!
Nether-Prince Durzaan
: The door opens. Yes... this should suit our needs.
Alleria Windrunner
: Now! Focus your power with mine!
Nether-Prince Durzaan
: You only delay the inevitable! I will yet have my prize.
Lor'themar Theron
: The Sunwell is secure. Your aid was invaluable, Thalyssra. And yours, champion.
Grand Magister Rommath
: Guards! Seize this saboteur.
Alleria Windrunner
: I will not be taken prisoner in my own homeland.
Lor'themar Theron
: Enough! You will leave at once, Alleria. Accident or no, your presence poses a danger to Quel'Thalas. Go back to Stormwind. Silvermoon is no longer your home.
Alleria Windrunner
: As you command, Regent Lord. For now.
Lor'themar Theron
: I regret you had to witness that exchange, Thalyssra. This is not how I planned your visit to unfold.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: On the contrary. This conflict has demonstrated your dedication to your people. I can see that the Horde has allowed you to uphold your traditions--something that is very important to us.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: We gain strength from our allies... but we have not lost who we are.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: Suramar will always be our home. But some among my people wish to venture out into the world, to claim our place in Azeroth once again. To do that, we need allies.
Lor'themar Theron
: The Horde offers that to you, First Arcanist. Join us. The gates of Silvermoon stand open to you.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: On behalf of the nightborne, I accept your proposal. From this day forth, Suramar fights for the Horde.
Lor'themar Theron
: Excellent! Lady Liadrin, please return to Orgrimmar and tell the warchief the good news.
Lady Liadrin
: It will be my pleasure, Regent Lord. I will meet you in Silvermoon, champion.
Alleria tenses defiantly.
First Arcanist Thalyssra
: Good luck, <player>. As for me, I am going to test my skill in Ashenvale. For the Horde!.
Two important points from this new scenario:
Anduin Wrynn
is once more referred as
boy-king
, being the first time done by
Gul'dan
during the final
Baluarte da Noite
encounter.
Alleria's powers either infect or spark a reaction from deep within the Sunwell, causing Void creatures to invade it.
Those findings connect with two other quotes from
Il'gynoth
:
Il'gynoth
The boy-king serves at the master's table. Three lies will he offer you.
Il'gynoth
Its surface blazes bright, masking shadows below.
While the first quote has been linked to
Gul'dan
for a while now, the second one didn't have any strong evidence until now. This scenario shows that the Sunwell might get completely corrupted in the future.
During
Antorus final cinematic
, we learned that the Pantheon, and Illidan, is now dedicating their strengths to lock Sargeras for the eternity, leaving us alone to fight, both amongst ourselves and against new threats. And as
Lorde Illidan Tempesfúria
reminds us in his farewell message:
Illidan Stormrage
You have proven your commitment to Azeroth. Your dedication, your sacrifice rivals my own. But more will be asked of you, so much more. Even now, enemies gather, and the shadows grow darker.
Queen Azshara and N'zoth
During
BlizzCon 2017
, we learn the
Queen Azshara
will be a future Raid Boss in Battle for Azeroth. As we know,
N'zoth
was the responsible by the creation of the Naga, during the War of the Ancients, when Queen Azshara made an unknown pact to save her Highborn from the waters of the imploding Well of Eternity.
With the Titans now dedicating their powers to imprison Sargeras, Azeroth weakened by Sargeras' final blow, Battle for Azeroth might be the perfect time for Queen Azshara to fulfill her side of the bargain and release N'zoth from his underwater prison. Knowing that, all forces of Azeroth will need to once more unite to fight Queen Azshara, a being with powers that rivaled
Arquimonde
and
Kil'jaeden
before
her pact with N'zoth, which struck fear on
Mannoroth
. Knowing all of that, sacrifices will likely need to be done.
During the
Thousand Year War
audio drama, Alleria shows that she already knows more about her future:
"You are ready, Alleria. Every ounce of power out there will be at your command. Dive deeply into it. Your mind will yet be your own."
She was indeed ready. But it was not yet time. She had witnessed herself jumping from a cliff, peacefully surrendering to the long fall. When the time came, there would be no choice and no alternative. Now, she could still escape. And her destiny demanded that she must.
She shows the same certainty that the Void will ultimately be her end during a conversation with
Lothráxion
:
"My destiny does not end with the Light. It ends in darkness. I have known that for a long, long time." She met his gaze without blinking. "And if I do not follow that path, I put you, Arator, and all of Azeroth at risk. Please believe me."
Lothraxion spoke up. "I have known darkness, Alleria. I have seen lost creatures. You are not one of them. You have not crossed the threshold."
"I will, one day," she said simply.
I speculate that
Alleria will likely be key in the fight against Queen Azshara, but will ultimately perish in order to defeat the Naga Matriarch.
Which links to another quote that is usually linked to Azeroth, but might refer to Alleria as well:
Il'gynoth
Her heart is a crater, and we have filled it.
During the campaing against Azshara, we might get desperate and try to use all tools available to us, including the titanic-made Pillars of Creation, which are frequently associated with:
Il'gynoth
Five keys to open our way. Five torches to light our path.
The use of the Pillars of Creation might be influenced by
Magni Barbabronze
, the Speaker. Now that Azeroth is weakened, he might be deceived by N'zoth,
Il'gynoth
The king of diamonds has been made a pawn.
Another proeminent character that shows up on both Alliance and Horde encampments is
Arquimago Hadggar
, which can be associated with
Il'gynoth
The lord of ravens will turn the key.
Datamined text
showed that
Arquimago Hadggar
is disappointed with what happens over at
Silithus
:
Archmage Khadgar
It seems our victory on Argus was a hollow one. With his final blow, Sargeras has done much more than bury his blade in the heart of our world.
I had hoped that after the war against the Legion, the people of Azeroth would build a new future together. But now the unity we forged has been shattered.
As the life essence of Azeroth bleeds out, the leaders of the Alliance and Horde scramble to claim it as a resource. Blades are drawn, and the tides of war are rising once again.
But I will not take up arms against heroes on either side. Not after all we've been through.
Instead, I will go to Karazhan and confer with my old mentor, Medivh. Perhaps somewhere in his ancient texts lies the knowledge needed to heal this world.
I had best be going. Until next we meet... fare well, champion.
However, with growing Old God influence shown, already in 7.3.5 during the
Highmountain Tauren Questline
and with the threat of Queen Azshara, he will likely not stay aloft and will join us in the fight against her.
During
Sede do Triunvirato
dungeon, Alleria obtains the power from the fallen N'aaru
L'ura
, with her death, all that power will likely take over her body, causing her to become hostile and
Arquimago Hadggar
, might not have enough willpower to stop his old friend's body from unleashing N'zoth upon us, leading to a Void Themed expansion!
What do you think will happen to Alleria? Do you think the Old Gods have turned us crazy yet with all these hints? Tell us in the comments!
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