Hers is an achingly lonely existence.[49]. Release came at the unexpected hands of Tyrande, who slaughtered the night elf guards in the hopes of using Illidan against the Legion, which had returned to Azeroth at the hands of the Scourge. Arthas Menethil informed Illidan about the Skull of Gul'dan. After the Legion's defeat at the end of the war, Illidan decided to feign allegiance to the demon lord Kil'jaeden by agreeing to destroy Kil'jaeden's traitorous creation, the Lich King, as a way to learn more about his true foe: the Burning Legion. Kael was about to attempt to save her when Maiev stopped him. Illidan was chased down on the shattered world until he was captured by Maiev and the Watchers, and imprisoned once again. Over the years, his catchphrase has become "You are not prepared! Illidan returns in Legion, the sixth expansion to World of Warcraft. Maiev continued to serve with distinction, and grudgingly relinquished the office of High Priestess back to Tyrande. I only pray that in her zeal, she doesn't cause even more havoc than Illidan." Eredar Armor Illidan (formerly Master Illidan). Illidan of the Second Sight hero skin in Battlegrounds. She is fairly xenophobic, believing her people have been weakened by their association with the "lesser races" of the Alliance and their problems. [32], Maiev is freed from Black Rook Hold, where she reveals that Gul'dan raised Kur'talos Ravencrest and his soldiers to protect the secrets within the tower, with the ghost of Desdel Stareye protecting the dungeons. He used one of the many portals on Outland and crafted a new gateway back to Azeroth. [61], Gul'dan sought to use Illidan's body as a vessel for Sargeras' spirit, and so Xe'ra and the Illidari planned to return Illidan's soul to his body before it was too late. The warglaives Illidan sometimes wields in patch 7.2. Maiev cannot stand Illidan, infact she is so rigorous to her job that she won't let an eye off of him anytime. Finally, when Maiev was all but blinded by frustration and vengeance, the Betrayer got the better of her. I don't like Malfurion or Tyrande very much, and Maiev isn't so bad for being crazy obessed. After they defeated the naga, however, Illidan took to the sea and fled once again. Illidan traveled to the Exodar on Azuremyst Isle in order to board the Vindicaar, a new dimensional ship the draenei created to go to Argus. Knowing full well where Illidan's ruthless schemes would eventually lead, Malfurion decided to deal with his power-crazed brother once and for all. Sylvanas willingly submitted to Tyrande's judgment, and the high priestess had Shandris and Maiev escort her to the Ring of Transference. She takes off her helmet and reveals her beautiful night elvish face, with a smile. [54], After Illidan's defeat, Akama claimed the Black Temple, vowing to fill its halls with light once again.[55]. ", "Illidan has much to answer for. When they were reunited Illidan was bitter about how he had been punished and Malfurion was disgusted to be in the same room as Illidan, still nursing a grudge over Illidan's betrayal. They must make use of this opportunity to seize their fate and use the portal to follow Kil'jaeden into the Twisting Nether; for it was the only way to kill a demon. Illidan as a demon after consuming the power of the Skull of Gul'dan. As she established a base camp, Maiev found landmarks she recognized from the ancient, ruined city, such as the library of Izal-Shurah, and the Boughs of Azshara. But unbeknownst to Khadgar, Sargeras has already filled Illidan's empty shell, and doing so awakens him. The demon hunters charged headlong into the portal to Azgoth's domain, easily picking their way past the unaware felguards defending the demonic citadel until they finally burst through the monstrous door to Azgoth's chamber. She both fears and despises arcane magic, and shows her derision openly to its practitioners. ", "Blood elves and naga! They will stop at nothing to destroy our world. "Well, when creatures like horses and lions and other such things can fly like dragons, no, physics does not apply." Illidan couldn't help but laugh. Maiev quickly split off from the rest of the forces to go after Illidan alone, eventually finding him at the top of the temple with a band of adventurers at his mercy. Your cause dies with him! My question is how strong is Maiev? It is hard really say what is exact relationship between Illidan and Maiev. Illidan knew that, it's why he said what he said. You sacrificed the lives of all your followers." If they fall, they will take the Deceiver with them. Your resolve remains unwavering. His spell had been specifically targeting the area where the Frozen Throne was based. Seek out the source and destroy it! In light of both the Cenarion Circle and Earthen Ring sensing something horrible within the spirit world, Malfurion and Tyrande agreed for Thrall to meet with them under the condition that the Earthen Ring Yukha was to be present and for Thrall to bring what was owed. In her opinion, Malfurion was guilty of the same arrogance that his twin, Illidan, displayed. Quotes (5) Related Contribute In response, Tyrande, Shandris, and Maiev journeyed to Stormwind where they encountered the imprisoned Sira Moonwarden within the Stockades. Even after enduring a 10,000-year imprisonment for his actions, Illidan managed to take out a key presence in the Legion by himself and claimed the power of the Skull of Gul'dan in the process. Illidan lies defeated at the hands of Arthas. Once there, Illidan privately confronted Velen about his faith; how he had allowed Sargeras to corrupt Archimonde and Kil'jaeden, and allowed the Legion to take Argus, and through it all did nothing, all the time believing he was following the Light's will. Illidan stated that he had traded his freedom for power before. "The Hunt" is the second heroic ability which enables Illidan to charge to target unit, dealing damage on impact and stunning it. Rather than becoming part of the "lynch mob" who want Illidan summarily executed, Malfurion speaks on his behalf, endorsing his knowledge of the Burning Legion as vital tactical information giving an undeniable reason to bury Illidan rather than kill him. They bicker throughout the dungeon. Maiev enthusiastically volunteered to execute him personally then and there. The Footsteps of Illidan, by James Ryman. A sculpture of Illidan seen at E3. Illidan's body was described as already having demonic features before he was transformed by the Skull of Gul'dan. As the wardens prepared to transport his body, however, the Illidari who had been dispatched to Mardum returned through a portal from their successful mission to retrieve the [Sargerite Keystone]. However, if Illidan refused, Kil'jaeden threatened to do everything in his power to retake the broken world from Illidan and destroy him. That sometimes the hand of fate must be forced! YOU ARE NOT PRE- oh, what's that? Illidan was next seen in Warcraft III: Frozen Throne. He suspected the worst and feared for the fate of the world itself. Tyrande pursued them out of the base, and Illidan ensnared her to protect himself, and then warned her not to interfere. Send it screaming back to the Twisting Nether! Illidan speaks when the adventurer picks up or completes certain world quests during Legion Assaults. Seek it out and destroy it! With arcane power of that magnitude, he was able to bind many demons to his service by offering them to sate their thirst for magic from that place instead of fel, in exchange for their loyalty. A teaser cinematic shows Gul'dan from the alternate Draenor (shown in Warlords of Draenor) discovering Illidan's corpse encased in a crystal prison in the Vault of the Wardens. Maiev believes that there is little wrong with utilizing questionable methods for the sake of destroying a greater evil. It will not make us invisible, but as long as we keep our distance from our foes we will remain hidden. A questline playable by all classes involves the naaru, crystalline beings that embody the Holy Light, seeking to resurrect Illidan as the chosen champion against the Legion. Illidan giant statue at E3 and BlizzCon 2007, Illidan giant statue in the construction room by Steve Wang, Illidan giant statue in the construction room, Illidan giant statue info panel in Blizzard HQ. It covers the buildup of the Demon Hunter forces and Illidan's plans on how to defeat the Burning Legion. The lack of remorse shook Malfurion to his core and he raged at his brother, understanding now that Illidan was lost forever to the magic's sway. [23] With Akama spying on Illidan's movements, Maiev sought more allies to her cause, and gained many of the young draenei and Broken of Outland as recruits for her army. Maiev had planned to slaughter the Highborne and their leaders first, and then give Malfurion a slow rotting death. Illidan vs Arthas in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. To end the invasion, he plotted the destruction of the Well of Eternity. He was slain by Maiev Shadowsong, his former jailer turned prisoner, in a coup d'tat initiated by Akama and player adventurers. This reunited her with her estranged brother Jarod. Malfurion had felt Illidan's spell tearing the land apart and concluded that he was a danger to the world and had to be stopped. Maiev destroyed the skeletal orcs and the summoning pits from which they spawned. After arriving on Argus aboard the Draenei vessel, the Vindicaar, fighting off the Legion's initial attack and meeting up with Turalyon and Xe'ra's Army of the Light (to which Turalyon belongs), Illidan is brought before the Prime Naaru, Xe'ra. Maiev offered her services to investigate the matter and bring the murderer to justice, to which Malfurion and Tyrande consented. "[11], While criticising the constant killing off of villains in Warcraft, Rossi also thought that Illidan's death was unfortunate, as "touted and hyped as the major threat of The Burning Crusade, Illidan's death atop the Black Temple is a waste of a major lore figure not because the fight isn't worthy of him or the culmination of an entire tier of raiding, but because with the release of Sunwell Plateau we find that Illidan wasn't actually the major threatin fact, he was a stewing, impotently insane figure obsessing over his defeat at the end of Warcraft III and it was Kil'Jaeden who posed the true threat all along. Demons multiply like rats. Kil'jaeden thought Illidan to be his servant that had claimed Outland as a personal prize, which Kil'jaeden would allow him to keep if Illidan destroyed the Lich King. http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/10/22/blizzcon-2010-quests-and-lore-panel-liveblog/, http://www.wowhead.com/news=196428/blizzcon-2011-mists-of-pandaria-talent-calculator-todays-panels-and-more, The Warcraft Encyclopedia/Illidan Stormrage, Pretzel Lectern: Behind WarCraft III: An Interview with Campaign Designer David Fried, World of Warcraft Illidan Vinyl Bobble Head Funko Pop Action Figure Toy Blizzard, World of Warcraft: Legion Collector's Edition, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Jailer of Sargeras, Lord and Master of the. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. They did not come because of their shared history, nor did they respect his demonic power. All rights reserved. The night elf was born before the War of the Ancients, a conflict that erupted over 10,000 years prior to the Third War, when the chaotic Burning Legion first invaded Azeroth, attracted by the magical Well of Eternity. Victory by victory, we push back against the tide of this invasion. She explains that the Pillars of Creation can restore her wards and that the Eye of Aman'thul can destroy the felstorm. After knocking 2 wardens right on their asses without much effort she without even lifting a finger freezes us in place, and then using some sort of spell disarms us from our glaives and imprisons us somehow. Drak'thul told Maiev that if she destroyed the battling apparitions of his former brethren, he would tell her his story. Following his fight with Arthas, Illidan fled to the shattered remains of Draenor (now known simply as Outland). [12] Malfurion alone knew what Maiev had become: she was now vengeance itself. ", "Take this as my promise to you that when the time comes and you face Illidan, I will be on your side. They came because the Old Gods willed it. ", "Illidan Stormrage, for recklessly endangering countless lives and threatening the very balance of the world, I hereby sentence you to death! [58] Gul'dan brought Illidan's body to Black Rook Hold, where he conducted a ritual to separate his soul from his body. His rancid corpse will serve as a reminder to the Legion of the power of Illidan Stormrage. She was just trying to do her job that that %^&*, Malfurion, gave her, until that @#$%^, Tyrande, came and killed all her wardens. Illidan as he appeared during the War of the Ancients, over 10,000 years ago. Using the Sargerite Keystone on Kil'jaeden's ship to open a rift back to Azeroth. I will never trust the Betrayer or his Illidari lackeys, but I am willing to set aside my misgivings for the sake of the greater good. While he sometimes wished her heart had made a different choice, in the end he knew she made the right one. Horrified, Turalyon cried that Illidan had doomed them all, called him Betrayer, and attempted to strike him down with the Great Royal Sword. The two warriors escorted Kael's caravan to Pyrewood Village, where they were suddenly ambushed. Ruthlessly dedicated to her own sense of justice, she has been a part of many important events spanning the past 10,000 years. Illidan promised Kael a way sate his people's magical addiction and in return, Kael pledged his people's allegiance to him. He resolved then to find a way to defeat them for good. Famed for her uncanny ability to capture any enemy, Maiev tracked Illidan Stormrage, the Betrayer, all the way to the Black Temple in Outland. These new tasks occasionally took a Watcher far abroad, where she would remain until she tracked down and captured the criminal. Sargeras was pleased with this plan and gave Illidan a "gift" in return for his allegiance. Mr_Funsucker Did Al have a crush on Winry? Series. After Sargeras is defeated, Illidan takes control of his body and kills Gul'dan the same way Gul'dan killed Varian Wrynn, ripping him apart with fel energy until only his skull remains. The blood elven prince explained the bridge's collapse and the noted absence of tearing apart. Maiev Shadowsong/Illidan Stormrage - Works | Archive of Our Own [22] The naga had arrived on Outland, and they had brought new allies: the same blood elves that Maiev had helped escape the Scourge earlier. Illidan key art for Burning Crusade Classic. In truth however, she was secretly the one responsible for the Highborne killings. After Illidan revealed that he was the demon, Malfurion, rather than killing him simply banished him. [4], If the Watchers are infamous among the night elves, Maiev Shadowsong is a legend. So during the Demon Hunter opener there is a cinematic that shows what happens after Illidan has been defeated in the Black Temple and the Illidari return from Mardum, and in the cinematic the player cam shows us charging in to assault the wardens present at the Black Temple to avenge Illidan. The storyline is after Arthas force defeat illidan force. "[10] The encounter with Illidan at the Black Temple raid made the list in Digital Spy's "The 10 best moments from World of Warcraft's first decade", with Andy Joannou writing "Before then came Illidan, the final boss encounter for the Black Temple raid. Illidan's model before being updated in Legion. As the annihilan was about to finish the Betrayer, Kor'vas leaped forward and shattered the flail's chain with her warglaive. World Of Warcraft: Dragonflight Review - Who Says You Can't Go Home? - WoW. After the battle, Illidan approached Kor'vas again, this time addressing her concerns from before, although the battle had already done more than enough to serve as a perfect answer to her questions: Satisfied with her answer, Illidan gathered up the Illidari, lauding their performance during the battle as they returned triumphantly to their stronghold in Outland.[44]. Illidan turns and looks at Maiev. Vashj's naga forces quickly moved to begin draining the lakes and seas of Zangarmarsh, consolidating as much as they could within the Coilfang Reservoir. Illidan appears as a playable character in the crossover MOBA game Heroes of the Storm. [6] Maiev's most defining role would come after the war, when she volunteered to become the leader of a newly-formed elite force known as the Watchers. She even once referred to the naga and blood elves as "bastard races" and an affront to everything her people stood for after they allied themselves with Illidan. From Malfurion's conversation with Remulos: The exact meaning and implications of this are not known. But once the Legion falls, what sue will we have for those tainted by its corruption? Rather than kill the Broken warrior for his treachery, Illidan chose instead to bind a portion of Akama's soul into his service; ensuring that Akama could still be used in the future for Illidan's own purposes. He also defended the Broken Isles against the Legion Assaults, directing class order champions. Malfurion and Tyrande arrived on the Broken Isles with reinforcements as Maiev's base was being overrun. However, all actions have consequences, and the Legion was now clearly aware of the threat that Illidan posed and would learn from spies from within the Illidari that Illidan planned to launch a similar assault on Argus.