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• Although Nobundo is now a respected shaman of the Earthen Ring, he was once an outcast on the shattered realm of Outland. His path to becoming a shaman is featured in Micky Neilson’s short story “Unbroken” (on www.WorldofWarcraft.com).
• Before aiding the Earthen Ring at the Maelstrom, Rehgar Earthfury was a trusted advisor to Thrall, a member of the new Council of Tirisfal, and the owner of Varian Wrynn during the human’s time as a gladiator-slave. These exciting events in Rehgar’s life are documented in the prologue and issues #1–3, #15–20, and #22–25 of the World of Warcraft comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Ludo Lullabi, Sandra Hope, Richard Friend, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Tony Washington, Phil Moy, Walden Wong, and Pop Mhan.
• Korialstrasz—also known as Krasus—has been involved in many influential events throughout Azeroth’s history. His role in the War of the Ancients is disclosed in the War of the Ancients trilogy by Richard A. Knaak. More on Korialstrasz, including his relationships with Alexstrasza and Kalecgos, is offered in the Sunwell Trilogy by Richard A. Knaak and Kim Jae-Hwan; World of Warcraft: Stormrage, World of Warcraft: Night of the Dragon, and Warcraft: Day of the Dragon by Richard A. Knaak; World of Warcraft: Tides of Darkness by Aaron Rosenberg; and World of Warcraft: Beyond the Dark Portal by Aaron Rosenberg and Christie Golden.
• Insight into Kalecgos, such as his mission to investigate magical disturbances related to the Sunwell and his interactions with Korialstrasz, can be found in the Sunwell Trilogy by Richard A. Knaak and Kim Jae-Hwan and World of Warcraft: Night of the Dragon by Richard A. Knaak. Kalecgos also makes a brief appearance in volume 2 of the Shadow Wing series by Richard A. Knaak and Kim Jae-Hwan, a story that recounts the discovery of the mysterious and powerful nether dragons.
• Many centuries ago, Arygos took part in the War of the Shifting Sands between the malevolent qiraji empire and a combined force of night elves and dragons. Arygos’s involvement in this conflict is briefly depicted in the short story “The War of the Shifting Sands” by Micky Neilson (on www.WorldofWarcraft.com).
• The true fates of Aedelas Blackmoore and Thrall’s friend Taretha Foxton are revealed in Warcraft: Lord of the Clans by Christie Golden. Additionally, further details about Blackmoore can be found in Warcraft: Legends, volume 5, “Nightmares” by Richard A. Knaak and Rob Ten Pas and World of Warcraft: Arthas: Rise of the Lich King by Christie Golden.
THE BATTLE RAGES ON
The major seismic upheavals caused by the Cataclysm have subsided, but the effects of this disaster linger. As sporadic fighting between the Horde and the Alliance consumes the attention of both factions, the corrupted black Dragon Aspect, Deathwing, and his servants in the Twilight’s Hammer cult work feverishly to ensure that the world will never recover from its dire state. …
In World of Warcraft’s third expansion, Cataclysm, you can battle Deathwing’s fanatic minions and assist factions such as the shamanic Earthen Ring as they struggle to defend a world under siege. The previous two World of Warcraft expansions, The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King, take players to the ruined world of Outland and the icy wastes of Northrend. Cataclysm allows players to explore once-familiar regions in Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms forever transformed by Deathwing’s assault on Azeroth. The battle lines between Azeroth’s defenders and their adversaries have been drawn. All that remains is to decide whether you will join in the fight to save the world from annihilation.
To discover the ever-expanding world that has entertained millions around the globe, go to WorldofWarcraft.com and download the free trial version. Live the story.
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