Apparently according to the novels, Thalorien was at the Quel'danas Isle entrance, and Anasterian made his last stand by the Sunwell itself
That High Elf Archmage may probably just be inside the city proper.
Well, the elf archmage model could be used in the Dalaran level while Anasterian in the Silvermoon map.
Illidan just called in the naga. It's not like Furion was watching the demon hunter with Tyrande's owls or via nature all the time to make sure if the character left the whole Kalimdor continent or the huge elven parts. Also, Illidan was contacted by Kil'jaeden somewhere in Kalimdor(?) but that was weird since the character wasn't demon tainted yet. I think it's an error like with Gul'dan's Shamans.
Also the most important and imo the best WoW character, Sylvanas Windrunner, has been made that way because of a TfT retcon.
Well, how do you know Sylvanas is not a banshee in TfT but mind tricks that the character looks like an undead elf? I don't think the character is called the Banshee Queen just because we get to use lots of Banshees.
Only Mal'Furion' was a real retcon though others were more of a continuation since they did not touch the old story
I thought Malfurion was the name the character used when mounted, honestly.
For example, Diablo III changed the identity of the Diablo I warrior from some random guy to Leoric's son. To me this was a brilliant change, because it made the original story much more tragic by having Aidan kill both his father and his younger brother to rescure Tristram, only to ultimately succumb to the same curse that corrupted his family. It also made it more believable that Aidan wanted to take the stone to the head, because not only did he see a lot of shit, but he also lost his entire family, so it makes sense that he'd be willing to sacrifice himself to make sure nobody suffers through the same fate again. Thus, it's an example of a really nice retcon.
Yeah, that's an awesome explanation. However, what came after with Adria... :\ tears of cringe.
Aso Diablo I mentions Albrecht as Leoric's only son.
You can say the same for half-naked women. It's the shameless sex appeal of contemporary times.
Yeah, most harpies and succubi look alike...
Illidan became a crazy powerful demon and lost everything Night Elf about him, that's why he was banished by (Mal)Furion and Tyrande. Suddenly he's a Night Elf again, on par with (Mal)Furion and Tyrande again, I see a story change here. Sylvanas was just a bit more powerful banshee that's raised by Arthas to undead. And again suddenly she's one of the highest ranking scourge generals and a corporal ranger, another story change. etc....
Illidan was in Metamorphosis form. Afterwards, you can clearly see the corruption of the elven characteristics.
Sylvanas was in the infant undead stages. Arthas did not have a use for the character then. Possibly, the Lich King decided it was best to have as many fiends as possible, especially those who could be used to exploit certain aspects or people since Sylvanas was renowned in life.
It was something unforeseen by Arthas that the Lich King would cut links to bring the death knight to the Frozen Throne thus Sylvanas getting a self conscientious mind.
This name alone was the one that almost made me cry when I saw last year that she would work on Reforged's story, she already ruined all the Warcraft , it is so nice to know now Reforged is free from her.
I don't think it's solely these ghost writers' fault.
Chris Metzen is no longer a part of Blizzard - he might have a little influence when it comes to WoW, but I doubt he's involved in any other game.
Yeah, something like George Lucas with the new Star Wars movies.
Never ever forget Arthas novel, where we have learned he was in love with his horse alot more than Jaina....
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Now that I think of it, Diablo lore is actually surprisingly consistent - probably due to smaller scope and not having to mutilate lore to facilitate a MMO.
Not since DIII (and external material before that).
Replace Far Seers with WC2 Death Knights in Blackrock and Roll Too [1]
Or Warlock type.
Replace Dwarven units with High Elf Archers, Ballistae, and Dragonhawk Riders in the Siege of Dalaran and Under the Burning Sky [2]
Why, dwarves don't have mages and don't participate when humanity is in danger?
Replace fel Kodos with Shadow Council necrolytes in Gates of the Abyss and Lord of Outland [3]
Are Necrolytes even a thing anymore? Weren't they turned to Death Knights by Gul'dan back in WcII?
[1] Far Seers greatly contradict with the Blackrock Clan's fel use. Normally the elements should have abandoned them already
Sure but if they don't change the gameplay, just aesthetics will make it even weirder.
[2] Not even Wildhammer Shamans would have anything to do with Dalaran as Shamanism is far from Arcane
Who knows what kind of mages get in and out of Dalaran. Maybe some only study there. Also, every mage has its own traits with time. It would be boring for all mages to be the same. I mean, look at various priests and theologians throughout time, many ideas and different. Sure, most majority will stick to the purist rules but it's not set in stone for everybody.
[3] There is literally no reason for fel Kodos to be in Outland. i don't think there would be fel corrupted Warsong Orc to smuggle some fel Kodos back inside the Dark Portal
This is true.
Well, judge the new Draenai models for yourself.
Ha-ha. Akama is the only one to have the tentacles. Ouch.
