World of Warcraftjust shared an informative new blog post to catch players up on the lore of the dragons and their Aspects ahead ofDragonflight. This new post covers important pieces of loreWorld of Warcraftplayers should know going intoDragonflight.
The dragon Aspects are theleaders of the five dragonflights ofWorld of Warcraft. In addition to being major characters inDragonflight, the Aspects have been featured prominently in promotional material between cinematics, art, and short stories.
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The new blog post fromWorld of Warcrafttakes players through the essential history of the dragons of Azeroth. It goes from the Rise of the Aspects after defeating Galakrond and being imbued with power by the Titans through thefall of Deathwing duringCataclysm. It introduces the main characters of the dragons' tale, including the Titan Keepers, past and present Aspects, and future candidates. It even has helpful definitions for certainWorld of Warcraftterms, like the Old Gods and the Titans.
The blog post focuses mostly on Alexstrasza and Nozdormu, the only two original Aspects currently alive. It makes passing mention of Kalecgos, the second Aspect of the blue dragonflight, and no mention of Wrathion or Sabellian, both of whom are candidates to take over the black dragonflight. It does mention Merithra, daughter of the original green Aspect Ysera, though the late Aspect’s appearance inShadowlandsand on promotional material forDragonflight, as well asevidence from theDragonflightbeta, suggests players may not have seen the last of Ysera.
The dragon Aspects have always been favorites of manyWorld of Warcraftfans, and many are excited to dive intoDragonflightto learn more about their history. Dragons have been everywhere in pop culture recently, butWorld of Warcraft’sdragons have a certain charm that makes them stand out from those in other fantasy settings. Armed with the knowledge from this blog post, newWorld of Warcraftfans can be as prepared forDragonflightas the old guard is.
World of Warcraft: Dragonflightlaunches in less than a week. Players will be able to venture into the mysterious Dragon Isles and learn forgotten secrets of the dragons and titans ofWarcraft. If that were not enough, players cansoar the skies withDragonflight’snew Dragonriding system, delve into new dungeons and raids, and aid the Aspects as they regain the power they sacrificed to defeat Deathwing. Players won’t have to wait long to experience everything the newWorld of Warcraftexpansion has to offer.
World of Warcraftis available now for PC.Dragonflightlaunches on November 28.
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