Draenei are women. Who are the Draenei? Salvation on Draenor

You can save yourself from boredom in WOW in two ways - read a story, or play a jester, and even an old CS will help you with this. But, we will go the first way, and today I will find out all the truth about the demon, whose name is Draenei:

Long before the fallen titan Sargeras unleashed the Burning Legion against Azeroth, he turned his wicked gaze on Argus, inhabited by the highly evolved Eredar race. Sargeras hoped that the eredar skilled in magic would become a key part of his plan to destroy all life. Sargeras reached out to three Eredar leaders — Kil'jaeden, Archimonde, and Velen — and promised them new knowledge and unprecedented power if they swore allegiance to him.

Only Velen did not accept the Titan's offer, for before that he had a vision. A terrible future opened up for Velen, in which his kindred turned into disgusting demons and became servants of Sargeras in the Burning Legion - an army embodying absolute evil, whose destructive power is aimed at the destruction of all life in countless worlds. In an effort to escape the Titan Destroyer, Velen, with his associates and the surviving inhabitants of Argus, resorted to the help of the godly naaru, creatures woven from pure energy. From then on, the fugitives began calling themselves draenei, or "exiles."

Kil'jaeden, who loved Velen as a brother, was enraged by the escape of the draenei, who rejected Sargeras' offer and fled the confines of Argus. In revenge, Kil'jaeden led the Legion's armies in pursuit of the exiles throughout the universe. Nevertheless, Velen and his companions managed to hide from their pursuers in a distant world, which they called Draenor, which means "The refuge of the exiles." Following the instructions of the naaru, who showed the draenei the path to the Light, the exiles created a unique civilization in a new place, and also met the orcs who lived on Draenor since ancient times, who worshiped the spirits of nature.

However, the peaceful existence of the draenei soon came to an end. Kil'jaeden, having finally found the refuge of the exiles, has sowed corruption among the noble orcs, turning them into a deadly and bloodthirsty Horde. Blinded by rage, the orcs attacked the draenei, exterminating more than eighty percent of all exiles and forcing Velen and his kin to hide in search of salvation. Under the influence of the pernicious spells of the orcs-warlocks, many draenei mutated into a lower form called "Krokul", ie. The Broken. Decades after the massacre perpetrated by the Horde, a shaman named Ner'zhul opened magical gates throughout Draenor, causing a world torn apart by magical energies.

The ruins of the devastated Draenor, which became known as Outland, turned into a battlefield where the Burning Legion and other factions fought in battle, seeking to gain control of the torn world. Fleeing the devouring chaos, Velen and his followers took the Exodar, a satellite of the unparalleled air bastion of the naaru called Tempest Keep. Taking advantage of the creation of the naaru, the draenei left Outland in search of new allies and after some time made an emergency landing on Azeroth.

Inspired by the tales of heroic deeds of the Alliance, the draenei decided to swear allegiance to this faction. Velen and his noble exiles soon played a key role in the subsequent Alliance campaign to free Outland from the demons, which thwarted the Burning Legion's evil plans. Unwavering devotion to the Light led the draenei forward into their former world of war, and helped them and other members of the Alliance to crush demons.

The return to Outland allowed many draenei to reunite with their kin who never left its borders. Despite the fact that some members of the Velen race decided to rebuild their world in the same place, most of the draenei decided to remain on Azeroth as part of the Alliance. Velen recently received another vision, heralding a new clash of the forces of Light with the forces of Darkness, which is destined to erupt in Azeroth. For this reason, the draenei, led by their wise leader, prepare for the upcoming battle.

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Fraction: Alliance

Starting location: Azuremist Isle

Capital: The Exodar

Available classes: Hunter, Shaman, Warrior, Mage, Paladin, Priest

Racial Mount: Elekks

Racial bonuses:

Shadow Resistance while fighting evil, the draenei gained +10 Shadow Resistance.

Jewelcrafting+15 Living among crystals, draenei have honed their jewelery skill

Inspiring Presence- Increases the chance to hit with a spell by 1% for you and all party members within 30 yards.

Gift of the Naaru- heals the target for 50 + 15 / at levels in 15 seconds - 40 yards range - 1.5 seconds of casting - 3 minutes cooldown.

Heroic Presence- Increases the chance to hit by 1% for you and all party members within 30 yards.

A month ago, the sound of a deafening explosion echoed throughout northern Kalimdor. A gigantic Exodar fell from the skies and landed in the world of Azeroth, not very well. Escaped from the devastated world of Outland, the noble draenei used the interdimensional ship Exodar to reach safety. Hearing about the heroic Alliance against the Burning Legion, the draenei have come here to seek help in recapturing their devastated homeland. Dedicated to preserving life and upholding the principles of the Holy Light, the draenei hope to form a coalition of warriors and use them to stop the demons in the terrible Burning Crusade. Armed only with courage and an unwavering faith in the light, the draenei eagerly seek to find the Alliance and share their fate outside the lands of Azeroth.

Appearance

Outwardly, the draenei differ from the eredar of the Burning Legion. Draenei skin color ranges from white to light blue, blue, purple, and brown. But not the red skin of the demonic eredar. They are distinguished from their closest relatives by the absence of fangs and horns.

The thin beards of the draenei men resemble tentacles. On the forehead there are protruding horny plates. The muscular tails of men are always straight.

Draenei women look very different from men. Their horn plates are adorned with a head-like crown. Hair tufts grow from behind women's ears. Women's tails are weaker than men's. Both sexes have large hooves, different from the more compact hooves of the eredar.

Prehistory of the race

Approximately 25,000 years ago, the fallen titan Sargeras appeared to a powerful race of magicians called the eredar, who invited them to join his Burning Legion and become the masters of the worlds. The homeworld of the Eredar, Argus, was ruled by three wise and strong friends: Archimonde, Keel "Jaeden and Velen. Archimonde and Keel" Jayden were ready to immediately agree, but Velen doubted the true intentions of the stranger. Doubts were confirmed by a vision in which he saw the future of the eredar who would agree to become part of the Legion - they would become demons, or man "ari in eredunu, which meant" wrong monsters. " Realizing that they were already lost, in despair, he asked for help from heaven, and he was answered by a creature named K "ur, a member of a race of energetic beings called the Naaru. The Naaru are enemies of the Legion and supporters of the Light. They secretly gather all the races opposing Sargeras to one day create a single invincible Army of Light. Velen agrees to swear allegiance to the Light if Kure helps them. At the appointed hour, Velen gathered those people who believed him, and barely managed to escape from the forces of Keel Jayden, who had already turned into a demon and considered Velen a traitor not only of his race, but also of their friendship. the Naaru ship in search of a land where the Legion could not reach them. Not wanting to be called by the old name of man "ari, the fugitives began to call themselves draenei, which in eredunu means" outcasts. " Wandering the worlds, Velen and the draenei had to flee from the pursuing forces of the Legion. Along the way, Kyur taught the draenei the power and magic of Light.

Degradation of the draenei into the Broken and Lost (left to right)

In the end, the wanderings of the draenei ended - they found a beautiful world which they called Draenor ("refuge of the outcasts"). The new neighbors turned out to be the Shamanist orcs. Both races traded without becoming closer to each other .. Noah here they were still found by Keel "Jayden. Taking advantage of the belligerence of the orcs, Keel" Jayden tricked them into uniting into the Horde and exterminating the "traitorous" draenei. More than 70% of the race was destroyed by the orcs, who did not take prisoners. Velen himself with a small number of survivors went on the run, where they stayed for many years. At the end of the Second War in the world of Azeroth, where most of the Horde left, the sorcerer Ner "Zul opened several more Dark portals to other worlds. But the opening of the portals led to the destruction of Draenor. From the former green world, only a handful of asteroids floating in the Twisting Nether remained. These asteroids are now called Outland. Some draenei also changed as a result of the destruction of the world and became Broken. Some of these changed draenei were able to escape to Azeroth and settled in the Swamp of Sorrows. These Lost Ones) went mad due to the lack of a homeworld and even more feral.

A small number of draenei remain unchanged. They were able to recapture the interdimensional ship Exodar from the Blood Elves and flew on it from Outland. But the remaining elves on board sabotaged the ship's engines, and it crashed in the Azuremyst Isles west of the mainland of Kalimdor in the world of Azeroth. Finding kindred spirits in the Alliance races, the draenei joined them.

Leaders

Prophet Velen the Divine

One of the rulers of Argus, together with Archimonde and Keel "the Jaeden. Refused to swear allegiance to Sargaras and with a group of loyal supporters fled from Argus. Wandering around the worlds for a long time, they found the world of Draenei and began to call themselves draenei (outcasts). Their neighbors were orcs, ogres. and gronn. About 200 years later they were found by Keel "jayden (who wanted to take revenge on them for their betrayal), and with the hands of the orcs tried to get rid of them (then the orcs became slaves of the Legion). As a result of the war, most of the draenei were killed. Velen himself later left for Azeroth.

Akama

The Elder Draenei Sage Akama managed to save his race by hiding them before the orcs, corrupted by demonic bloodlust, could destroy each of them. After the cataclysm and destruction of Draenor, Akama and his people survived, but were forced to participate in a losing war, where they fought against the Lord of the Underworld, Magtheridon, and his army of demons and demonic orcs. With the arrival of new allies, the disposition of forces changed. Akama formed an alliance with the Nagas and the Blood Elves. When the time came to lay siege to the Black Citadel of Magtheridon, Akama aided Illidan, seeking revenge on the demons that had pitted the Orc and Draenei races. Using his abilities and cunning, Akama and several of his followers sneaked into the Black Citadel and destroyed the magical power generators that held the Citadel's defenses, and then he aided Illidan, Kal, and Vashia in the final assault on Magtheridon. When Illidan, Kael, and Vashj marched into the battle for the Frozen Throne, Akama remained in the Desolace to guard the conquered lands. Now he hospitably shares his lands with the Nagas and Blood Elves. It is not clear what Akama and the Draenei Wasteland's relationship is now with Illidan and his forces.

Garona

During the orc rampage in Draenor, many Draenei were slain, while others were disgraced by the brutal orc soldiers, and Garona was the result of such incest. At the end of the war, Garona and others like her were the only ones to reside in the ruined villages of the Draenei. Several Draenei managed to survive the attacks using their stealth abilities - which saved them from destruction. Traveling throughout Draenor, Garona learned about both Draenei and Orc culture, making it invaluable to the Shadow Council, and was given a job under the sorcerers of the Stormreaver Clan. She quickly became the Chief Translator of the Shadow Council and Gul "dan's personal spy and assassin. Due to her origins, she was forever an outcast and had to do her best to survive in this cruel world. After arriving on Azeroth, Garona's experience provided her with a lot. in the understanding of their new opponents - humans. She was part of a military group that attacked Medivh, and the magician killed them all except her. Garona returned to Gul "dan with a message from the Guardian, and the sorcerer sent her back to Medivh as an emissary of the Horde to help Medivh understand the orcs. In Karazhan, she met Khadgar, Medivh's apprentice, a spy from Dalaran. Together, they learned that Medivh was the one who summoned the orcs to Azeroth and that he was actually possessed by Sargeras, the fallen Titan. They fled to Stormwind, where Garona met Llane and Lothar, who accepted her despite her parentage. They assembled a small military group to attack Medivh's tower. Medivh was killed, and Garona became a trusted friend of King Llane. She informed him about the organization of the Horde and how it can be used to benefit the Alliance. But, she was still working for the Stormreaver clan, and was sent on a mission to kill Llane. Scratching her heart, she slit King Stormwind's throat. But Ghul "was given a coma after Medivh's death, and Doomhammer took advantage of the situation by killing Blackhend, the leader of the Horde. The new leader's spies found Garona and tortured her, almost to death, until she finally revealed the secret location of the Shadow Council. The council was destroyed and its sorcerers slain, and Garona's fate after this is unknown, but she is presumed dead.

And since then they have been supporting their new allies.

The name of the people means "exiles" in their own language.

Argus

A long time ago, on a planet called Argus, there was a people of the Eredar who possessed a high intellect and a natural gift for any kind of magic. They managed to create a wonderful and large society with the help of their talents. The development of the eredar was also influenced by an ancient artifact - the triangular crystal Ata "mala, the origin of which remained a mystery. Legends mention that this gift was presented to them in ancient times.

When the development of their civilization reached its climax, the eredar were ruled by Keel "Jaeden, Archimonde and Velen - three powerful and experienced leaders. Then the dark titan Sargeras drew attention to their people. He declared that he was impressed by what he saw and was ready to give them even more power and knowledge. in exchange for loyalty. Keel the Jaeden and Archimonde immediately accepted the offer, but Velen was overcome with doubts. He went to the temple and touched the crystal of Ata "mala, which gave a vision that terrified him. He saw the dark future of his people, in which they joined Sargeras and turned into demons. Velen saw the Burning Legion in all its power and destruction that it He hurried to Keel Jaeden and Archimonde to warn them of what he had seen, but they dismissed his doubts and still believed Sargeras. Together, they taught most of their people the art of warlocks and later joined the Burning Legion.

Velen understood that he should flee from Argus along with those who shared his doubts, and the impossibility of this led him to despair. At this time, the crystal of Ata "mala began to glow brightly and rose above the pedestal. Velen heard a voice that explained that it belongs to one of the naaru - a people of energy beings who seek to stop the Burning Legion. Naaru K" ure invited Velen to take his allies to safety and asked to take the crystal with him, telling that the naaru gave it to the draenei in the distant past. With the crystal, the naaru can always find Velen and his followers. Velen, deeply relieved, gathered all the eredar who believed in him at the appointed time. There were only a few hundred of them. Archimonde and Keel "the Jaeden tried to stop them, but Velena and his allies barely escaped Argus inside the Naaru spaceship called the Genedar. During their escape, the Ata" mala crystal shattered into seven pieces. Keel "the Jaeden was furious at Velen's betrayal and vowed to hunt Velen and his followers down to the very end of the universe, if necessary.

The eredar who left Argus called themselves draenei and for many years wandered across different worlds and explored space, trying to find a safe haven. The draenei-possessed Keel "Jaeden did not forget his oath and sent his minion Talgath to hunt traitors. The Naaru empowered the draenei with the knowledge and powers bestowed by the Light, and revealed that there are other forces that oppose the Burning Legion. One day the Naaru will be able to unite them all. into the invincible army of the Light. ”Shocked by what they heard, the draenei vowed to serve the Light and uphold the ideals of the naaru.

Draenor

About two hundred years before the outbreak of the First War, the draenei discovered a distant and calm world that seemed to them an ideal refuge. They named it Draenor, which meant "refuge of the exiled," and began to rebuild their civilization. Fearing that Keel 'the Jaeden might discover them, Velen and the other spellcasters tried to hide the use of magic. Over time, the draenei met and befriended the orcs who worshiped the spirits of the ancestors and lived on the green plains of Nagrand. The draenei and orcs treated each other with respect and exchanged goods, but did not get too close.

But no amount of training and protection could hide the draenei from the Burning Legion forever. Eventually Talgath, who had searched for them for twenty-five thousand years, discovered Draenor over the echo of Eredar magic and reported it to his master. Keel "the Jaeden ordered him to explore this world and, when the presence of the draenei was confirmed, to obtain information about other inhabitants of this world, especially the orcs. He wished that the draenei not only die, but be broken and humiliated.

The blood elves of Silvermoon City began to siphon Light energy from a naaru named M "uuru, which was granted to them by Prince Kael" tas. With the help of new powers, they created the Order of the Knights of the Blood, who possessed the same abilities as the paladins. Kael "tas, dissatisfied with Illidan's actions, decided to join the Burning Legion and summon Keel" the Jaeden. He took M "uuru from the blood elves and came with him to the Sunwell, in which a portal was to open for the Keel" Jaeden. The Aldor and Scryers ended their differences and formed the Shattered Sun Army at the behest of the naaru. The line between the two factions blurred - they worked together to seize control of the islands of Qel Danas and called on the Alliance and Horde to help. In the end, the Army of the Shattered Sun was able to retake the island and deal with the Keel Jaeden. M "uuru became a dark naaru and died, but Velen used his last spark to cleanse the Sunwell and restore the elves to their source of power.

The wrath of the Lich King

Wrath of the lich king to World of Warcraft.

The lesson of the seer

The source of information in this section is - fiction across the Warcraft universe.

Shortly after the Sundering, refugees began arriving at the Exodar and camped outside its walls, seeking help from the prophet Velen, who had long had no contact with anyone other than Prince Anduin Wrynn. Vindicator Maraad returned from a heavy war in Northrend and learned that the Exodar had been rebuilt and could travel through space again. Since Velen did not speak to anyone, the council decreed that the decision to leave the draenei would be made without him if he did not show up. Panic soon erupted among the refugees, leading to a battle between them and the Vindicators. Velen's arrival ended the battle, and he announced that the draenei would remain on Azeroth to help the peoples of this world cope with the aftermath of the Cataclysm and become stronger for the future battle against the Burning Legion.

Cataclysm

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Anchorite Avuun traveled to the Sanctuary in the Swamp of Sorrows to learn everything he could from Magthur and the Lost Ones in those places. Avuun believes there is a way to heal the Lost Ones from the fel energy that has poisoned them. He spent years trying to heal the curse of the Broken. The disgusting energy that touched them not only changed their appearance, but also deprived them of their ability to sense the Light. Avuun was going to help Magtur, who was getting weaker every day. After his death, Avuun thought that the Light had renounced the innocent, and Velen arrived to him through a portal from the Exodar. He explained that the Light does not wish suffering on anyone, and Magthur is now ready to return to his arms.

Appearance

Draenei grow from 2.1 to 2.4 meters (7 to 8 feet) in height. They differ in appearance from the Burning Legion eredar, lacking their red skin color and the small horns that appear on the faces of the eredar. However, the draenei have fangs. Almost all draenei are said to have blue skin, with the exception of Velen, whose skin turned white in his later years. The skin tones of the draenei who arrived on Azeroth ranged from pinkish white to light blue to deep purple. Their blood is also blue.

In men, outgrowths emanate from the chin, and plates rise above the forehead, overlapped by other plates behind them in a fan-like shape. The tails of men are noticeably larger and have a developed muscular structure. The appearance of women differs from that of men: instead of plates on the forehead, they have horn-like thickenings of the skull that run along the top of it and look like a crown. Their tines begin to grow behind the ears and usually reach up to shoulder level. These branches are thinner than those of males, as are the tails, which are shorter and less powerful. Draenei women are quite attractive to human men, as noted by Prince Anduin Wrynn. The feet of the draenei end in wide hooves, which distinguishes them from the eredar, whose hooves are denser and smaller.

Most draenei emit a blue glow from their eyes, but some have a purple hue. This usually happens with paladins or shamans, which means that the reason for this glow is not the use of Void magic or anything similar. There are also examples with luminous green eyes, which, apparently, are also natural. When the draenei dies, the glow of the eyes disappears, as does the eredar of the Burning Legion.

Culture

Draenei culture is based on two pillars - Light and Magic. The former is the result of their special relationship with the naaru, while the latter has always been close to the eredar. Because of this, draenei often take the path of a priest, paladin, or mage. Some draenei, such as the Auchenai, have even learned the art of communicating with the dead. Others decided to follow the path of the shamans under the guidance of the seer Nobundo. The draenei are committed to preparing for the day when they will become part of the Army of the Light and finally fight the Burning Legion, atoning for the sins of their fellows. However, despite this vital goal, the draenei still try to keep their personal lives in order and pursue their own interests, like all other peoples.

The draenei still mistrust the orcs and sometimes even hate them for all the events that took place on Draenor. Modern orcs still have green skin, and some of them still practice warlock magic. However, among the people, dwarves and dwarves who are in the Alliance, warlocks also come across. All of these reasons, as well as personal grievances on both sides, made forgiveness difficult, even if Thrall and Velen were willing to negotiate peace. However, the Earthen Ring on the side of the Horde accepted the shamans of the draenei and the Broken to heal the lands of Outland together.

The draenei still dislike blood elves due to their attack on Tempest Keep and the way they fought against magic addiction. However, over time, they realized that not all blood elves sided with Prince Kael "tas, and even Velen himself spoke about the redemption of the blood elf people after the events of the Sunwell Plateau. But among the draenei, like any other people, there are those who remain. who draw conclusions from the first impression that could be observed in Shattrath, where unkind relations between the Aldor and the Seers were maintained for a long time.The Aldor reacted negatively even to those who simply helped the Seers in their common cause.

In the early days of Azeroth, the draenei found themselves struggling to separate the nations of the Alliance from the eredar who served the Burning Legion and nearly destroyed the world. The night elves, for example, have been hit twice by Archimonde's villainy. Still, most of the peoples have accepted the draenei, and ambassadors from the Exodar are stationed in many cities of the Alliance. Even near Tyrande Whisperwind, who rules the night elves, a draenei ambassador can be found.

• The purple crystals that the draenei use to decorate their buildings, weapons, and armor are caronite crystals that are used to generate energy in everyday life. Caronite is a powerful source of energy.
• Talbuk meat was the favorite food of the draenei.
• The ossified poison gland that belonged to the beasts of Draenor was used in draenei jewelry and was valued as much as the rarest gems.
• The Draenei children play with the lightening stick. Because of the river monsters, they were taught to stay out of shallow waters.
• Shredded Draenei Tail is a powerful component for necromancer spells.

Spiritualized Exiles

Long before the fallen titan Sargeras unleashed the Burning Legion against Azeroth, he turned his wicked gaze on Argus, inhabited by the highly evolved Eredar race. Sargeras hoped that the eredar skilled in magic would become a key part of his plan to destroy all life. Sargeras reached out to three Eredar leaders — Kil'jaeden, Archimonde, and Velen — and promised them new knowledge and unprecedented power if they swore allegiance to him.

Only Velen did not accept the Titan's offer, for before that he had a vision. A terrible future opened up for Velen, in which his kindred turned into disgusting demons and became servants of Sargeras in the Burning Legion - an army embodying absolute evil, whose destructive power is aimed at the destruction of all life in countless worlds. In an effort to escape the Titan Destroyer, Velen, with his associates and the surviving inhabitants of Argus, resorted to the help of the godly naaru, creatures woven from pure energy. From then on, the fugitives began calling themselves draenei, or "exiles."

Kil'jaeden, who loved Velen as a brother, was enraged by the escape of the draenei, who rejected Sargeras' offer and fled the confines of Argus. In revenge, Kil'jaeden led the Legion's armies in pursuit of the exiles throughout the universe. Nevertheless, Velen and his companions managed to hide from their pursuers in a distant world, which they called Draenor, which means "The refuge of the exiles." Following the instructions of the naaru, who showed the draenei the path to the Light, the exiles created a unique civilization in a new place, and also met the orcs who lived on Draenor since ancient times, who worshiped the spirits of nature.

However, the peaceful existence of the draenei soon came to an end. Kil'jaeden, having finally found the refuge of the exiles, has sowed corruption among the noble orcs, turning them into a deadly and bloodthirsty Horde. Blinded by rage, the orcs attacked the draenei, exterminating more than eighty percent of all exiles and forcing Velen and his kin to hide in search of salvation. Under the influence of the pernicious spells of the orcs-warlocks, many draenei mutated into a lower form called "Krokul", ie. The Broken. Decades after the massacre perpetrated by the Horde, a shaman named Ner'zhul opened magical gates throughout Draenor, causing a world torn apart by magical energies.

The ruins of the devastated Draenor, which became known as Outland, turned into a battlefield where the Burning Legion and other factions fought in battle, seeking to gain control of the torn world. Fleeing the devouring chaos, Velen and his followers took the Exodar, a satellite of the unparalleled air bastion of the naaru called Tempest Keep. Taking advantage of the creation of the naaru, the draenei left Outland in search of new allies..

However, the blood elves disabled the Exodar's engines, and the draenei were forced to make an emergency landing in Azeroth, where they pledged allegiance to the Alliance. Together with new allies, Velen and his companions returned to Outland and defeated their old enemies. But soon Velen was visited by another vision, foreshadowing the clash of the forces of Light with the forces of Darkness. The draenei now prepare to defend their new home in the coming battle.

Start zone

Azuremyst Isle

Azuremyst Isle, off the northern coast of Kalimdor, is home to the draenei who fled Outland in a huge spaceship called the Exodar. When the draenei crash-landed in Azeroth, powerful crystals that were once part of the ship scattered across the island, causing a mutation in local flora and fauna. After the crash, the draenei attempted to find all survivors and repair the damage done to Azuremyst Isle as a result of the crash. Since then, they have firmly established themselves on the island and turned the wreckage of the Exodar into a command center. In these days, the draenei, who have suffered such severe trials, are ready to give their lives in the struggle for Azuremyst Isle.

Draenei- A nation of eredar, untouched by the corruption of the Burning Legion and escaped from Argus with the aid of the naaru. The draenei wandered the universe for a long time in search of their new home and eventually arrived in Draenor, where they spent several centuries. However, the Burning Legion eventually discovered them and tricked the orcs into waging war against their peaceful neighbors. The surviving draenei were able to reach the Exodar's spaceship and escaped again, crashing into the Azuremist Isles of Azeroth. They joined the Alliance shortly before the new opening of the Dark Portal and have been supporting their new allies ever since.

History

Argus

Approximately 25,000 years ago, on a planet called Argus, there was a people of the Eredar who possessed a high intellect and a natural gift for any kind of magic. They managed to create a wonderful and large society with the help of their talents. The development of the eredar was also influenced by an ancient artifact - the triangular crystal Ata "mala, the origin of which remained a mystery. Legends mention that this gift was presented to them in ancient times.

When the development of their civilization reached its highest point, the eredar were ruled by Keel "Jaeden, Archimonde and Velen - three powerful and experienced leaders. Then the dark titan Sargeras drew attention to their people. He declared that he was impressed by what he saw and was ready to give them even more power and knowledge. in exchange for loyalty. Keel the Jaeden and Archimonde immediately accepted the offer, but Velen was overcome with doubts. He went to the temple and touched the crystal of Ata "mala, which gave a vision that terrified him. He saw the dark future of his people, in which they joined Sargeras and turned into demons. Velen saw the Burning Legion in all its power and destruction that it He hurried to Keel Jaeden and Archimonde to warn them of what he had seen, but they dismissed his doubts and still believed Sargeras. Together, they taught most of their people the art of warlocks and later joined the Burning Legion.

Velen understood that he should flee from Argus along with those who shared his doubts, and the impossibility of this led him to despair. At this time, the crystal of Ata "mala began to glow brightly and rose above the pedestal. Velen heard a voice that explained that it belongs to one of the naaru - a people of energy beings who seek to stop the Burning Legion. Naaru K" ure invited Velen to take his allies to safety and asked to take the crystal with him, telling that the naaru gave it to the draenei in the distant past. With the crystal, the naaru can always find Velen and his followers. Velen, deeply relieved, gathered all the eredar who believed in him at the appointed time. There were only a few hundred of them. Archimonde and Keel "the Jaeden tried to stop them, but Velena and his allies barely escaped Argus inside the Naaru spaceship called the Genedar. During their escape, the Ata" mala crystal shattered into seven pieces. Keel "the Jaeden was furious at Velen's betrayal and vowed to hunt Velen and his followers down to the very end of the universe, if necessary.

The eredar who left Argus called themselves draenei and for many years wandered across different worlds and explored space, trying to find a safe haven. The draenei-possessed Keel "Jaeden did not forget his oath and sent his minion Talgath to hunt traitors. The Naaru empowered the draenei with the knowledge and powers bestowed by the Light, and revealed that there are other forces that oppose the Burning Legion. One day the Naaru will be able to unite them all. into the invincible army of the Light. ”Shocked by what they heard, the draenei vowed to serve the Light and uphold the ideals of the naaru.

Salvation on Draenor

About two hundred years before the outbreak of the First War, the draenei discovered a distant and calm world that seemed to them an ideal refuge. They named it Draenor, which meant “refuge of the exiled,” and began to rebuild their civilization. Fearing that Keel 'the Jaeden might discover them, Velen and the other spellcasters tried to hide the use of magic. Over time, the draenei met and befriended the orcs who worshiped the spirits of the ancestors and lived on the green plains of Nagrand. The draenei and orcs treated each other with respect and exchanged goods, but did not get too close.

But no amount of training and protection could hide the draenei from the Burning Legion forever. Eventually Talgath, who had searched for them for twenty-five thousand years, discovered Draenor over the echo of Eredar magic and reported it to his master. Keel "the Jaeden ordered him to explore this world and, when the presence of the draenei was confirmed, to obtain information about other inhabitants of this world, especially the orcs. He wished that the draenei not only die, but be broken and humiliated.

Thanks to the warlock Gul "Dan, who began serving Keel" the Jaeden, the orcs fell under the influence of demons and later fell into a rage and lust for blood, for which they began a war against the draenei. The bloody battles continued for eight years, and the orcs' truymph was undeniable. The horde, which united the orc clans, destroyed more than eighty percent of the people and forced the survivors to hide in the distant corners of the world.

The draenei, who had fought the Horde and were able to survive, found that the fel energy directed by the orc warlocks had broken their connection with the Light. Even the most powerful vindicators like Akama and Nobundo were affected by this. They began to degrade and changed not only mentally, but also externally.

Keel "Jaeden's revenge had taken place, at least he was sure of it. But Velen and a number of draenei who were not affected by the corruption survived the destruction of the capital and hid in one of the swamps on the coast of the Zangar Sea. For a long time they hid there.

Salvation from Illidan and the blood elves

The Lost Tribe, led by Akama, fought against the Fel Orcs who served Magtheridon, the lord of the underworld, who ruled from the Black Temple. Orcs, who fell into slavery, tried to finally destroy all the draenei and those that they turned into. With the help of Illidan and Kael'tas, the draenei hoped to turn the balance of power in their favor and get rid of the fel orcs once and for all. They also wanted to reclaim the lands that belonged to them.

The blood elves who arrived on Draenor discovered the power of Tempest Keep and were able to capture it. The draenei, under the command of Velen, wanted to escape and, leaving the shelter, began to fight for control of one of the compartments of the fortress, called the Exodar. They tried to use it and leave Draenor, but the blood elves were able to disrupt the engine that controlled interdimensional travel. All other sections of Tempest Keep remained in Outland, and Prince Kael "tas turned them into his palace.

Arriving on Azeroth

The exodar crash site.

The draenei were unable to control the Exodar due to the disrupted engine, and the ship raced uncontrollably through the Twisting Nether until it crashed in Azeroth on the Azuremist Isles off the western coast of Kalimdor. The landing was unsuccessful - the ship was dragged across the territory of two islands, losing details. Although the draenei began rescuing their surviving brethren in the first place, they were concerned about what they had done to the land and the islanders. Once they collected what was left of the ship and provided first aid to the survivors, they set about exploring the new world. An encounter with the night elves of Darkshore was inevitable.

The draenei, inspired by tales of Alliance heroism and the defeat of the Burning Legion at Mount Hyjal, decided to join the faction. Soon after, Velen and his followers were instrumental in convincing the Alliance rulers that they needed to launch an invasion of Outland and thwart the Legion's plans. Armed with their unshakable faith in the Light, the draenei burst into the world that had been their home together for many years. Together with the other peoples of the Alliance, they were able to defeat their ancient enemies of the Burning Legion. The return to Outland has provided many draenei with the chance to reunite with their fellows left behind. While some of Velen's group decided to tackle the rebuilding of civilization in a shattered world, most remained on Azeroth, vowing to fight bravely on the side of the Alliance.

Meanwhile, in Shattrath City, a small number of draenei priests still perform their rites in the ruined temple. These priests, named by the Aldor, were happy to meet the naaru named A "dal, and through their combined efforts, Shattrath City flourished again for the first time in years. Unfortunately, peace did not last long as Illidan's army launched an attack, including a large band of elves. This squad, led by Voren "thal, was supposed to destroy Shattrath, but something unexpected happened. The blood elves lowered their weapons, and Voren "tal burst into the Terrace of Light, demanding an audience with A" dal. He knelt in front of the naaru and said that he had been given a vision that only the naaru could save his followers. The blood elves stayed in Shattrath to serve the Naaru and called themselves Seers.

The blood elves of Silvermoon City began to siphon Light energy from a naaru named M "uuru, which was granted to them by Prince Kael" tas. With the help of new powers, they created the Order of the Knights of the Blood, who possessed the same abilities as the paladins. Kael "tas, dissatisfied with Illidan's actions, decided to join the Burning Legion and summon Keel" the Jaeden. He took M "uuru from the blood elves and came with him to the Sunwell, in which a portal was to open for Keel" Jaeden. The Aldor and Scryers ended their differences and formed the Shattered Sun Army at the behest of the naaru. The line between the two factions blurred - they worked together to seize control of the islands of Qel Danas and called on the Alliance and Horde to help. In the end, the Army of the Shattered Sun was able to retake the island and deal with the Keel Jaeden. M "uuru became a dark naaru and died, but Velen used his last spark to cleanse the Sunwell and restore the elves to their source of power.

Lost

Broken

The elder orc shaman Ner "Zul tried to gather the remaining Orcs in Draenor and escape to other worlds. He opened other Dimensional Gates, but the presence of more than one portal destroyed the planet, leaving only the Hellfire Peninsula and a handful of small lonely islands floating in the Void. These remnants are now called Netherstorm. The explosion killed many of the inhabitants of Draenor, but many Orcs, Ogres and several Draenei survived. After the explosion, the Lord of the Underworld named Magtheridon rallied the surviving Orcs and took control of Netherstorm. Using the remaining Dimension Gate, he summoned demons from the Twisting Nether, replenishing your army.

The Draenei, who survived the Horde hunt and Draenor explosion, were very few left, they were constantly under the yoke of Magtheridon and his Demon Orcs until Illidan arrived with the Blood Elves and Nagas. Together they defeated the forces of the Lord of the Underworld and now the draenei finally live free from the bloodthirsty Orcs and their demon masters on what used to be their home. They came to be called the Broken. The broken, led by the great Akama, fell victim to the sinister influence of demons, and just like the orcs, they were changed by the plague. Although they have lost some of their former abilities, the Broken still pose a clear danger to all of Illidan's enemies throughout Outland. It almost sounds like a miracle, but the Broken have somehow managed to preserve their shamanic heritage, although it is still impossible to say for sure how many of their traditions are left untouched. Out of the safety of their fortified villages, the Broken are entrenched in the Netherstorm, lording it over their lesser cousins, the unfortunate Lost.

The lesson of the seer

Few draenei have fought the war against the Scourge in the northern wastes of Northrend. This is because all the draenei who arrived north on the Alliance ship were informed by secret agents of the Cult of the Damned that their presence was unnecessary. However, Harbinger Vurenn and Vindicator Yaaal were able to defeat the agents in Valor Hold. Torelius the Wise dealt with mysterious visions in the Howling Fjord. Vindicator Maraad traveled aboard the Skybreaker above Icecrown. The draenei also participated in the Silver Tournament.

Cataclysm

Anchorite Avuun traveled to the Sanctuary in the Swamp of Sorrows to learn everything he could from Magthur and the Lost Ones in those places. Avuun believes there is a way to heal the Lost Ones from the fel energy that has poisoned them. He spent years trying to heal the curse of the Broken. The disgusting energy that touched them not only changed their appearance, but also deprived them of their ability to sense the Light. Avuun was going to help Magtur, who was getting weaker every day. After his death, Avuun thought that the Light had renounced the innocent, and Velen came to him through a portal from the Exodar. He explained that the Light does not wish suffering on anyone, and Magthur is now ready to return to his arms.

Warlords of draenor

The Draenei will be a major Alliance force during the events of Warlords of Draenor, which takes place in the alternate version of past Draenor, roughly 35 years in the past. The Iron Horde onslaught threatens Draenei cities such as Karabor and Shattrath, and the cornered draenei will align themselves with the Alliance expedition from current Azeroth in order to stop the advancing orcish armies.

Culture

A draenei paladin.

Draenei culture is based on two pillars - Light and Magic. The former is the result of their special relationship with the naaru, while the latter has always been close to the eredar. Because of this, draenei often take the path of a priest, paladin, or mage. Some draenei, such as the Auchenai, have even learned the art of communicating with the dead. Others decided to follow the path of the shamans under the guidance of the seer Nobundo. The draenei are committed to preparing for the day when they will become part of the Army of the Light and finally fight the Burning Legion, atoning for the sins of their fellows. However, despite this vital goal, the draenei still try to keep their personal lives in order and pursue their own interests, like all other peoples.

The draenei still mistrust the orcs and sometimes even hate them for all the events that took place on Draenor. Modern orcs still have green skin, and some of them still practice warlock magic. However, among the people, gnomes and dwarves who are in the Alliance, warlocks also come across. All of these reasons, as well as personal grievances on both sides, made forgiveness difficult, even if Thrall and Velen were willing to negotiate peace. However, the Earthen Ring on the side of the Horde accepted the shamans of the draenei and the Broken to heal the lands of Outland together.

The draenei still dislike blood elves due to their attack on Tempest Keep and the way they fought against magic addiction. However, over time, they realized that not all blood elves sided with Prince Kael "tas, and even Velen himself spoke about the redemption of the blood elf people after the events of the Sunwell Plateau. But among the draenei, like any other people, there are those who remain. who draw conclusions from the first impression that could be observed in Shattrath, where unkind relations between the Aldor and the Seers were maintained for a long time.The Aldor reacted negatively even to those who simply helped the Seers in their common cause.

In the early days of Azeroth, the draenei found themselves struggling to separate the nations of the Alliance from the eredar who served the Burning Legion and nearly destroyed the world. The night elves, for example, have been hit twice by Archimonde's villainy. Still, most of the peoples have accepted the draenei, and ambassadors from the Exodar are stationed in many cities of the Alliance. Even near Tyrande Whisperwind, who rules the night elves, a draenei ambassador can be found.

Technologies

The draenei have learned to shape crystals for all kinds of purposes ranging from power containment to data storage. The purple crystals often associated with draenei that decorate their buildings, weapons, and armor are known as arkonite crystals and are used to power everyday draenei society. On Draenor, arkonite pylons were used to generate power for the tombs outside Auchindoun, though they were sometimes repurposed to power small towns in emergencies. Arkonite is a powerful source of arcane energy. Before Draenor "s destruction, it was primarily mined across Talador with additional mines in Shadowmoon Valley and Tanaan Jungle. The draenei at the Temple of Sha" naar would often mine the mountains of Tanaan for perfect crystals to power their arcane devices and channel their magics ... Luminescent Heartglobes are installed atop poles by draenei civil engineers to provide well-lit paths and common areas.

Language

In the RPG, draenei were said to have only been said to speak Draenei, with no other primary or secondary languages ​​listed. In World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, they also speak Common. Many high-ranking draenei who have been in contact with orcs before their corruption also know Orcish.

Description

Male draenei artwork.

Female draenei artwork.

Draenei grow from 2.1 to 2.4 meters (7 to 8 feet) in height. They differ in appearance from the Burning Legion eredar, lacking their red skin and small horns that appear on the faces of the eredar. However, the draenei have fangs. Almost all draenei were said to have blue skin, with the exception of Velen, whose skin turned white in his later years. The skin tones of the draenei who arrived on Azeroth ranged from pinkish white to light blue to deep purple. Their blood is also blue.

In men, outgrowths emanate from the chin, and plates rise above the forehead, overlapped by other plates behind them in a fan-like shape. The tails of men are noticeably larger and have a developed muscular structure. The appearance of women differs from that of men: instead of plates on the forehead, they have horn-like thickenings of the skull that run along the top of it and look like a crown. Their tines begin to grow behind the ears and usually reach up to shoulder level. These branches are thinner than those of males, as are the tails, which are shorter and less powerful. Draenei women are quite attractive to human men, as noted by Prince Anduin Wrynn. The feet of the draenei end in wide hooves, which distinguishes them from the eredar, whose hooves are denser and smaller.

Eyes

Most draenei emit a blue glow from their eyes, but some have a purple hue. This usually happens with paladins or shamans, which means that the reason for this glow is not the use of Void magic or anything similar. There are also examples with luminous green eyes, which, apparently, are also natural. When the draenei dies, the glow of the eyes disappears, as does the eredar of the Burning Legion.

Gift of the Naaru

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