The Story of the Void Elves - Lore Collaboration with Nobbel87

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Here are some places in WoW the Void manifests itself:

The Void is seen in a number of Shadow Priest abilities. In Legion, Shadow Priest spell animations have even more of a Void theme, with tentacles sprouting in Облик Бездны and Воззвание к Бездне. Abilities that include "Void" magic in Legion include: Неотступное безумие, , , , Вхождение в Бездну, , Щит Бездны, Порча Бездны, Проводник энергии Бездны, Воззвание к Бездне, Поток Бездны, Рассекающий удар Бездны
In Облик Бездны, you are forced to speak Shath'Yar, the language of the Old Gods.
There are Void Gods on Azeroth, which are formed by corrupting naaru. Notable Void Gods include Демид and Энтропий.
Warlocks can summon Voidwalkers as minions, and you can get your own Voidwalker pet with Кристалл Пустоты.
Ксул'горак in Hellfire Citadel is one of the most powerful Void Revenants. He drops themed loot like Великий посох сердца Бездны, Грозный порожденный Скверной шлем, and Нестабильная эмульсия тени Скверны
The rare mount Коготь Бездны Темной Звезды has the flavor text: "Corrupted by the presence of the Dark Star in Draenor, the Voidtalons resisted being broken by the Shadowmoon Clan and were ultimately destroyed by Ner'zhul. Only a single egg remains, lost in the Void."
Likewise, the cute battle pet Потерявшийся волчонок Пустоты has the text "Rumor has it that some beasts that were touched by the Void exist in a space between this world and the next."
The Shadow Priest Artifact Ксал'атат, клинок Темной Империи has a number of eerie Void whispers, many of which lend themselves to lore speculation! Check out many of the whispers in this comment.

In Patch 7.3, we learn more about Xe'ra and the Light:

Catch up on Xe'ra with the Light's Heart questline in Legion: Падающая звезда, Светоносец, Натиск Света. This will place Light's Heart in your Order Hall and you will unlock a new Artifact Weapon tint.
Blizzard's latest audio drama covering the Story of Alleria and Turalyon examines Xe'ra's history, as well as the grey morality of both the Light and the Void. In this story, we'll also learn how Alleria and Turalyon escape from Draenor, how Turalyon joins the Army of the Light, and why Xe'ra imprisons Alleria.
Completing the Дитя Света и Тьмы set of quests unlocks a variety of content on Argus: Emissary Quests for Army of the Light and Argussian Reach, various profession quests, and the World Quest areas Локальные задания в Крокууне and Локальные задания в пустошах Анторуса.
This also unlocks the Vindicaar Matrix, detailed in our Vindicaar Guide. Through questing you will unlock four abilities that each have outdoor combat benefits: "Правосудие Света", Экзоскелет озаренных, Оскверненное сердце Аргуса, Магический покров. These abilities are also needed to smash chests open for Стрелять сразу, грабить потом. At this point in the quest series you will get "Правосудие Света". Here are some interesting chests you can open with this ability:
Сундук украденных сокровищ for Оплот защитника Эредата
Древний военный тайник Легиона for Булава неумолимого миротворца
Удивительный улов ученика for Манжеты пробудителя авгари

Krokuun Treasures also unlock, such as Eredar War Supplies. These chests can contain pieces for the World-Defiler's Plate transmog set.

If you want to learn more about followers of the Light, check out the Lightforged Draenei Allied Race. While the Void Elves are followers of Alleria, the Lightforged are led by Turalyon.

Alleria Visits Silvermoon

“I come bearing an offer from High King Anduin W-“
“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.”
“Cutting words Lor’themar. Are they yours I wonder or has the dutiful ranger I knew become the mouthpiece of your Warchief?”
“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?”

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We've recorded the full Nightborne scenario below. You can also reference the full dialogue text.
The Nightborne unexpectedly decide to join the Horde. In the scenario, we learn this is due to Tyrande's cold feelings towards Thalyssra during the Insurrection questline, which stood in contrast towards Liadrin's sympathy to the Nightborne's magic addiction. If you want to learn more about the Nightborne, check out the Nightborne Allied Race Guide.
To access this story, you must complete Восстание and Exalted with the Помраченные on any character, and then visit the Horde Embassy on a level 110 to pick up the Recruitment quest. Completing this quest rewards Манапард ночнорожденных and unlocks the Nightborne Allied Race.
While it may initially seem foolhardy for Alleria to convince the Blood Elves to join the Alliance, remember that she was absent for recent events in Warcraft and remembers the Elves as friends of the Alliance. The Blood Elves only joined the Horde during the events of Burning Crusade, after the Forsaken helped them with the Scourge threats in Ghostland. You can learn more about the Blood Elves' past history via Изгнание высших эльфов and Возвышение эльфов крови.
One of Ил'гинот’s whispers mentions a Boy king as well. We’ve now had Gul’dan and Lor’themar use this phrase to reference Anduin:
The boy-king serves at the master's table. Three lies will he offer you.

The Sunwell

“The Sunwell has changed...but its beauty remains. It has been so long.”
“Stay back!”
“What is happening?”
“This is why I demanded that Umbric and his radicals be exiled. Anyone who treats with the Void is a danger to the Sunwell!”
“I did not intend for my presence to...”

“Lady Windrunner, please begin the search for your exiled kin. Perhaps our champion here can assist you.”
“We will do our best to locate them, High King.”

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Плато Солнечного Колодца is best known as the final raid of The Burning Crusade. The Sunwell was initially destroyed by Kael'thas after Arthas twisted its powers during the invasion of Quel'Thalas, covered in the book Солнечный Колодец – Падение Кель'Таласа. After siding with the Burning Legion, he then tried to use the Sunwell to summon Kil'jaeden.
The Армия Расколотого Солнца is Шаттрат's answer to Кель'тас Солнечный Скиталец's operations in the Плато Солнечного Колодца. It comprises combined forces of Алдоры and Провидцы and led by the naaru. Players can participate in daily quests for the faction to aid in thwarting Kael'thas's efforts in , and contributes towards unlocking various NPC conveniences and unlocks access to various vendor rewards. Hitting exalted grants Солнечный удар. Now you can complete Великодушный благодетель to gain the title <Name> of the Shattered Sun for .
Kael'thas is a boss in several places during The Burning Crusade: as the final boss of Крепость Бурь and the final boss of Терраса Магистров. This dungeon grants reputation with the Shattered Sun Offensive and drops fun items like Стремительный белый крылобег, Птенец феникса, and Сфера син'дорай.
When fighting Кил'джеден in the Sunwell, you may notice Анвина up by the ceiling. She is the manifestation of the remaining energy within Sunwell Plateau. Created by Korialstrasz, she was hidden from the public by giving her the illusion she lived a normal life. It was then revealed to her that she was the avatar of Sunwell, and was eventually captured with the intention of using the energy to release Kil'jaeden. Within Sunwell, she can be seen encompassed within a barrier in an attempt to weaken Kil'jaeden and send him back through the portal.
Later in the event, she self-sacrifices herself to weaken Kil'jaeden, and in turn, the raid can attempt to prevent him from entering Azeroth and send him back to where he came in his weakened state. After the defeat of Kil'Jaeden, Velen blesses the Sunwell and it is restored as a font of holy and arcane energy.
The Sunwell Raid dropped the legendary bow Тори'дал, Звездная Ярость as well as many elven-themed transmog sets and notable weapons like Длинный меч, украшенный драконьей чешуей and Аполион Проявитель Душ.
In Wrath, players working on Меч в голове visit the Sunwell at the end of the questline. This version of the Sunwell is perfectly restored, filled with blood elf pilgrims. After finally restoring the famous weapon and plunging it into the Sunwell, Lor'themar Theron attempts to pull it out and is knocked back. It appears that the player is the rightful wielder of the blade instead. This is a fun questline that starts via Потертая рукоять and rewards players with a great weapon transmog. You can read the full questline in this comment.

Alleria's Backstory

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The audio drama A Thousand Years of War provides the full backstory on how Alleria joins the Void. This story led to some interesting speculation:

Alleria envisioned herself serving an Old God, The One Who Slumbers, and we learned that Queen Azshara, who serves N'Zoth, is a boss in Battle for Azeroth.
Illidan rejects X'era's prophecy that he is the child of Light and Shadow, so another candidate could be Arator, who is the son of Light (Turalyon) and Shadow (Alleria). In the story, her love for her son keeps her grounded, letting her reject the lies of the Void.
Some players believe the Il'gynoth quote "At the hour of her third death, she will usher in our coming" references Alleria as first the Alliance believes her to be dead, and then Turalyon when the Legion creates a wounded illusion of her. This speculation was further heightened when Alleria and Turalyon return to Stormwind and comments on how strange her memorial looks:

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. Perhaps death is the true legacy of the Windrunners.

The Valley of Heroes in Штормград pays tribute to those who made the sacrifice to close the Dark Portal with a series of monuments. Read their plaques at the following links: Верховный маг Кадгар из Кирин-Тора, Данат Троллебой, Генерал Туралион, Курдран Громовой Молот, Капитан следопытов Аллерия Ветрокрылая.

The Оплот Чести faction in Hellfire Peninsula is comprised of members of the Sons of Lothar, led by Командир армии Данат Троллебой. Alliance players can purchase several recipes with this faction, as well as the Khadgar-themed item Клинок верховного мага.

Players can read about the events of the Dark Portal and subsequent wars through a series of books required for Эрудированность: Последствия Второй войны, За Темным порталом, Кил'джеден и Пакт Тьмы, Долгий сон орков, Альянс Лордерона, "Темный портал и падение Штормграда", Вторжение в Дренор

In the quest series Охотницы and Судьба павших provided at the Garrison Inn, a mysterious Загадочный следопыт is looking for Alleria. Completing this rewards the sentinel battle pet Питомец часового.

Learn how to acquire the Marksmanship artifact Тас'дора, наследие Ветрокрылых in this post. When Marksmanship Hunters talk to Alleria, they receive a special dialogue explaining why she no longer needs her weapon.

Alleria and Turalyon are referenced in several in-game items: Капюшон Аллерии from Sunwell, Серебряная монета Аллерии from fishing, and Доспехи Туралиона as the Tier 9 plate armor.

Locus-Walker and Ethereals

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Ethereal:

Пространствус Всепоглощающий is a quest in Netherstorm, a group quest that rewards Консорциум reputation.
Консорциум is an ethereal faction added in Burning Crusade. Led by Nexus-Prince Haramad, The Consortium are ethereal smugglers, traders, and thieves that have come to Outland. Their main base of operations and biggest settlement is the Stormspire, but they can be found at Midrealm Post, Aeris Landing in Nagrand, within the Mana-Tombs of Auchindoun and various other places.
Эфириальный продавец душ is a notable TCG battle pet. As you kill things with this pet by your side, you receive Эфириальная монета which in turn can be used to purchase items like the distinctive Soul Trader gear.
Another notable Ethereal is Чудотворец Вашрин who sells special gear to travelers on the Vindicaar. He has a special dialogue option, in which he reveals he does not think highly of Locus-Walker.
In Patch 7.3.5, Locus-Walker is found in the Vold Elf area Telogrus Rift, teaching new students the ways of the Void.

Lothraxion:

Лотраксион is a Paladin champion that players can acquire as part of the Свет во тьме from the Class Hall.
In the quest Замысел врага, Lothraxion as the Mysterious Stranger thanks the player for rescuing them and promises aid to defend Netherlight Temple.
In the quest Свет во тьме helps players defend Netherlight Temple.
In Patch 7.3, you can find Lothraxion on the top floor of the Vindicaar.

Seat of the Triumvirate and L'ura

“Can you, though? With your...attachments?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Why, your mate of course. How does he feel about your choices?”
“Turalyon trusts me to make hard decisions, and I him.”
“I am not talking about trust.”
“How can you expect to embrace the shadow with the Light shining so brightly at your side?”
“Without the Light, there is no Shadow, teacher.”

Come to me my sweety, your powers of the void will be mine, yum yum yum yum yum
HERE HAVE ALL MY POWER
ow,snap, I did not expect this.
Behold, super saiyan dark Alleria.

“You survived...interesting! How do you feel?”
“The voices are louder now. More insistent. But they do not control me.”
“You asked me to teach you to use the void as a weapon, now that weapon is you.”
“It seems my training is complete.”
“Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We need to test the limits of this newfound power. Come.”

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This part of the story is covered in the Argus quest series War of Light and Shadow. Here we will meet Locus-Walker, watch Arkhaan and his people fall into the Void's madness, and follow Alleria through her training. This quest series can only be completed after all the other quests on Argus, including Kro'kuun, Antoran Wastes, and the Velen storyline in Mac'Aree.
We have an entire article dedicated to this storyline. In-game highlights include unlocking the Netherlight Crucible, which offers Artifact Weapon customization, and unlocking the Seat of the Triumvirate dungeon.
Some interesting loot from the dungeon includes Техника: символ темного отпущения, Сундук Викса с фокусами, and Излучатель неустойчивых порталов.
Alleria's Void Form looks similar to the Void Elf racial Единство с энтропией. Every ability has a 33% chance to proc Единство с энтропией, which increases your damage and healing done by 5% for 12 seconds. This effect has a 60 seconds internal cooldown.
Between the events of Argus and Allied Races is the Antorus raid. We have strategy guides to all bosses, as well as another lore article. Here we'll help put an end to the Burning Legion but at great expense--Sargeras wounds Azeroth as he's being imprisoned. This action destroys Silithus and lets Azerite, the life-blood of Azeroth, bubble up to the surface. The Horde's interest in Azerite and the Alliance's interest in refusing to let the Horde acquire this material sparks a renewed faction conflict and sets up the story for Battle for Azeroth. You can read our thoughts about the cinematics and potential foreshadowing here.

Finding Magister Umbric

“Drathir’s quest for power led him to seek the fragments of an ancient world, one teetering on the brink of the void itself. His notes said it existed within a rift in the very fabric of reality. He never found this place...but I have succeeded where he failed. The way will soon be open to us! Drathir believed this site held an ancient object of unspeakable might. Perhaps this will be the key that allows us to gain control over the shadows.”
“Based on these notes, I believe I can reopen the passage to this world he spoke of. Let me see...”

“Magister Umbric! I am alleria windrunner.”
“Alleria Windrunner!? How did...My, what an unexpected honor! My people and I heard tales of what transpired on Argus. As you might imagine, we have a keen interest in your interaction with the darkened naaru.”
“Another time perhaps. This champion and I have been searching for you. We know of your exile from Silvermoon and felt we shared common ground.”
“Indeed! Like you, we believe the void can be used to defend life rather than consume it. We have made great progress, Lady Windrunner, but many mysteries remain. Take this cube, for instance. It is an ancient device, perhaps even predating life on Azeroth. It seems to have been locked, and we cannot yet open it.”
“Careful, Umbric. Answers to such mysteries often come at a price... Look out!”
Durzaan: “At last...the future I foresaw has come to pass. Thank you for opening the way.”
“Show yourself! Who are you?”
“Names are of little consequence. A more interesting question is...What shall you become?”
“My people were reshaped by the void. Stripped of the limitations of flesh. We offer you the same gift.”
“Resist the whispers, Umbric! This ‘gift’ you are offered is little more than enslavement.”
“Even shattered as it is, this place echoes with the whispers of the great ones who were slain....and the hatred of he who broke this world.”
“Dark forces surge through these ashen stones. No wonder the ethereals were drawn here.”

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We've recorded the entire Void Elf recruitment scenario below. To unlock the scenario, you must complete Теперь вы готовы! and Exalted with Защитники Аргуса, then complete the recruitment scenario on a level 110 Alliance Character. Completing this scenario rewards the Звездный крылобег Бездны mount:
You can learn everything about this race in the Void Elf Allied Race Guide. If you need help leveling a Void Elf from 20-110, as doing so rewards a special Heritage Armor Set, check out the Void Elf Allied Race leveling guide.
Customization Options: Void Elf Male, Void Elf Female
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Heritage Armor: Ren'dorei Items | Dressing Room
Mount: Звездный крылобег Бездны
Racials: Пространственный разлом, Дитя ночи, Единство с энтропией, Связь с эфиром, Сверхъестественное спокойствие
Tabard: Гербовая накидка рен'дорай
Unlock Requirements: Exalted with Защитники Аргуса and completion of Теперь вы готовы!
Recruitment Quest Dialogue

Sargeras and Telogrus

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Telogrus Rift is a special area for Void Elf players. Here you will find other Void Elves, High Elves, and Ethereals:
There's a lot of supporting evidence that the Old Gods will play a major role in Battle for Azeroth. For example, we learned that Queen Azshara will be a raid boss, and she is heavily linked to N'Zoth. More details in The Old Gods References in Battle for Azeroth.
After players defeat Argus and view the cinematic, the skybox changes inside the raid-instanced Vindicaar. In the sky of Azeroth, we see a red dot where the planet Argus used to be. On the Antorus Vindicaar after defeating Argus, we have a more disturbing sight--all of the planets are engulfed by the Void. This echoes the Star Augur encounter back in the Nighthold. He showed us several different visions of the sky referencing the different threats affecting planets, such as Azeroth. Phase 3 "Inevitable Fate" has a Void theme, showing a planet encased in tentacles.

Joining the Alliance

“The transformation incomplete... must...be...finished...”
“The only thing that will be finished here...is you.”
“Nooooooooooooo....”
“Alleria...Champion...My people are free, but we have changed. And the voices...”
“Durzaan tried to tear away your mortality. To make you like him – a slave to his hunger. But your fate is still your own, Umbric. I can teach you to quiet the whispers. To make the shadows serve you, instead of you serving them.”
“My arrogance was nearly our undoing. I dabbled with powers far beyond my control. If you will train us, Alleria, we will follow where you lead.”
“I sense the powers at your command. They are...considerable. You would make valuable allies of the Alliance."
“Silvermoon turned its back on us long ago. Today we are reborn...and it is fitting that we walk a new path. From this day forth, the Alliance has our loyalty.”
“And in turn, I pledge to aid you on your journey. Our champion and I will inform High King Wrynn of this news. Then I will return so that we can begin your training.”
“It will take some time for us to adjust to our new forms. We look forward to your return, Lady Windrunner. And champion...you have our deepest thanks.”

“High King Wrynn, champion and I found the Sin’dorei exiles. Like me, they have been changed by the void – but their hearts and minds remain their own. I will be their guide. I will train them to control the whispers of shadow. In return, they will fight for the Alliance against all its foes.”
“It may take time for these void elves to earn the trust of some in our ranks. But so long as they adhere to your teachings, they are welcome in the Alliance. You have done us a great service this day, Lady Windrunner, champion. You have my thanks”
“It is an honor to serve once more, High King. For the Alliance!”
“For the Alliance!”

“The Void. A force of infinite hunger. Its whispers have broken the will of dragons...and lured even the Titans’ own children into madness. Sages and scholars fear the void. But we understand a truth that they do not. That the Void is a power to be harnessed...to be bent by a will strong enough to command it. The Void has shaped us...changed us. But you will become its master. Wield the shadows as a weapon to save our world...and defend the Alliance!

“Some will tell you that the Light is the only path. The one weapon that can stop the enemies of Azeroth. But we see alternatives. Many roads- many possibilities – that are open to us.”
“There will be those who doubt you. Who question your resolve, your ability to harness powers that have caused the downfall of weaker wills. Together, we will prove them wrong.”
“Use the lessons I have taught you to maintain control. Become a weapon for the Alliance...even as you skirt the edge of darkness.”

“Welcome, friend. I am King Anduin Wrynn. As a new member of the Alliance, I wished to greet you personally. The void elves may be a recent addition to our ranks, but Alleria Windrunner is one of our greatest heroes. Under her tutelage, the powers you wield will aid our cause. These are troubled times for Azeroth. In the days to come, you will face many trials...fight many foes. Know that you are never alone against the darkness, for the Alliance stands with you. I look forward to hearing about your progress. Something tells me we will speak again soon. Save travels. Though you walk among the shadows, you are a beacon of hope to us all. ”

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After the Void Elves join the Alliance, the Cathedral of Light is still not that accepting of the elves:
The Void Elves are now right in the middle of the Alliance vs Horde conflict which escalated in Patch 7.3.5. They need to help the Alliance cleanse the wound in Silithus and fight the Horde trying to mine Azerite for their own power. You can check out the cinematics below to see how the story quickly escalates:
Patch 7.3.5 went live on January 16th with 24 hours notice. This patch also added Leveling Changes, the Postmaster Questline, and Очищенная эссенция титана.
Check out Записи видений Огмота for more foreshadowing on where the story could go. He references N'Zoth, Xal'atath, and possibly Sylvanas or Alleria as the dark shepherd leading the blind sheep.

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