07-14-2014, 08:53 PM
Welcome to my fandom emporium! Of course, it's all fan-dom, and so don't go around screeching in-game about it being true 'n' all. People may differ in their beliefs, which is perfectly acceptable. This is just kind of done as something I enjoy, connecting the dots sort of activity. Most of my fanon comes from the Vrykul, which is a race I've found endlessly interesting, especially due to my own having one.
Speaking about the Vrykul. One thing I reference on my Vrykul a lot, and feel is definitely an interesting piece, is their religion. After all, their worshipping Gods is referenced many times by the Vrykul, especially in this quest, where it says the following;
In this quote, it first says they worship gods, who they then call the titans. Furthermore, it drives the nail in the coffin by saying 'old beliefs' in the last bit there. So, it's pretty obvious that the Vrykul once worshipped the Titans as Gods, and did for a long time before the Curse of Flesh. So, that was easy. However, then I came to thinking about the watchers. Thorim, Loken, Mimiron, Freya, Hodir and Tyr.
Now, they're known as very real by the Vrykul, as can be evidenced by the Hyldsmeet, a competition held by the Hyldnir to have the winner rule by Thorim's side. And it's obvious that the Hyldnir are very attached to the Gods, as they've waged a war for thousands of years for one of them. So, that led me to this thought; the Watchers were left behind as representations of the Titan Pantheon, on top of Watchers of Ulduar.
Now, here's kinda where I diverge from all the citations. We don't really know all too much about the Vrykul, and so I can't keep bringing up quotes 'n' all. But, basically, I noticed that there were six Titans on the Pantheon, and six Watchers left behind. So, there was one for one. Once you looked at them, some of the similarities were incredibly easy to see. Now, of course, this didn't mean that they were only attached to the sole Titans. After all, Loken is known as the Leader (typically Aman'thul's job), despite being sent by Norgannon. So, they're not carbon copies, but it's easy to see who they're from.
Aman'thul, the Highfather - Tyr. Aman'thul is perhaps most well-known for being the guy who gave Nozdormu his power over time. This interest in time can be seen in lesser form in Tyr's Disc, something that grants Kalecgos visions of prehistoric Azeroth in the novel Dawn of the Aspects. So, obviously, they're both attached to time. On top of this, however, is an interesting tid-bit from Aman'thul's page.
Now, this is something that Tyr is very interested in -- destiny and fate. He's by far the most involved in the mortal affairs of Azeroth of all the Titans, and kind of messes with both destiny and fate in his own way. It's implied by him that he is behind the first Dragons, and is one of the first to befriend who would later become the five aspects. Through this alone, it's evident that he's had a hand in tampering with this, another thing that combines him with Aman'thul.
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Eonar, the Lifebinder - Freya. This is a lot more simple. Both are the only females, and both are heavily intertwined with nature. In fact, it's basically self-explanatory. If you want a bigger explanation. I can go with it, but I feel like it's unnecessary, personally.
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Norgannon, the Dreamweaver - Loken. This doesn't really have so much, as we don't know much about Loken. However, his temple is known as the Temple of Wisdom, and he does seem a fair bit smarter/cleverer than the other Watchers. After all, he did manage to outsmart at least four of the five other Watchers in some regard. Now, here's a bit of fanon not supported by anything, but I believe that Loken is who gave the Vrykul their runic magic. If this is true, then that means that he had some hidden wisdom not given to Malygos, as 'even the most experienced wizards' find runic magic unfamiliar. I'm not saying that the experienced wizards are on the same level as Malygos, but I think they would have at least a clue of something being arcane based.
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Golganneth, the Thunderer - Thorim. Thorim's called the Stormlord multiple times, and Golganneth is known to be 'the Lord of the Skies and roaring oceans'. Another hint can be found in Golganneth's RPG section, which states that he 'loves flying and swimming creatures above all else.' The thing regarding this is that Thorim has a giant proto-drake he rides named Veranus, and is the one who introduced Vrykul to riding proto-drakes. Obviously, there's some connection between the one who loves flying creatures and the one who rides flying creatures.
It's also known that Golganneth has power over the seas. Perhaps this means that Thorim has some similar degree of control, which could then lead to some interesting theories regarding Thorim and the Kvaldir.
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Khaz'goroth, the Shaper - Mimiron This one, there's not too much on, as we don't have much on either character. However, both are known primarily as builders. Khaz'goroth is a mighty smith and the maker of mountains and Dwarves, while Mimiron has done things like make an entire race. I would also like to point out how close the Gnomes and Dwarves are, with predecessor-Gnomes being made by the latter and predecessor-Dwarves the former.
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Aggramar, the Avenger - Hodir. I will openly admit that this is the weakest of the bunch. There's not really much of anything on either of them, and so I more paired them up based on the fact that neither had left anything behind. However, out of this pairing, came an inkling of an idea. What if Hodir's power with ice is meant as a counter to the Burning Legion's... well, burning? Maybe Hodir was left to guard the world against the Legion, only to have been taken out by Loken before the world needed him most (the War of the Ancients).
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Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading all that. I do plan to do some more posts in the future, talking about how the Aspects, Watchers and other Titanic creations left all over Azeroth correlate, as well as how I believe Vrykul society worked, and a myriad of other topics. If you have any critiques or things you'd like to see me add on to or go over, then please make a post and I'll do my best. Have a nice day!
Oh, yea, honorary mention to c0r for her help with all this, if not just straight up coming up with most of it.
Speaking about the Vrykul. One thing I reference on my Vrykul a lot, and feel is definitely an interesting piece, is their religion. After all, their worshipping Gods is referenced many times by the Vrykul, especially in this quest, where it says the following;
Quote: King Ymiron yells: The gods have abandoned us!
The crowd gasps in horror.
King Ymiron yells: Even now, in our darkest hour, they mock us!
King Ymiron yells: Where are the titans in our time of greatest need? Our women birth aberrations - disfigured runts unable to even stand on their own! Weak and ugly... Useless...
King Ymiron yells: Ymiron has long toiled. Long have I sat upon my throne and thought hard of our plight. There is only one answer... one reason...
King Ymiron yells: For who but the titans themselves could bestow such a curse? What could have such power?
King Ymiron yells: And the answer is nothing... For it is the titans that have cursed us!
The crowd clamours.
King Ymiron yells: On this day all Vrykul will shed their old beliefs! We denounce our old gods! All Vrykul will pledge their allegiance to Ymiron! Ymiron will protect our noble race!
In this quote, it first says they worship gods, who they then call the titans. Furthermore, it drives the nail in the coffin by saying 'old beliefs' in the last bit there. So, it's pretty obvious that the Vrykul once worshipped the Titans as Gods, and did for a long time before the Curse of Flesh. So, that was easy. However, then I came to thinking about the watchers. Thorim, Loken, Mimiron, Freya, Hodir and Tyr.
Now, they're known as very real by the Vrykul, as can be evidenced by the Hyldsmeet, a competition held by the Hyldnir to have the winner rule by Thorim's side. And it's obvious that the Hyldnir are very attached to the Gods, as they've waged a war for thousands of years for one of them. So, that led me to this thought; the Watchers were left behind as representations of the Titan Pantheon, on top of Watchers of Ulduar.
Now, here's kinda where I diverge from all the citations. We don't really know all too much about the Vrykul, and so I can't keep bringing up quotes 'n' all. But, basically, I noticed that there were six Titans on the Pantheon, and six Watchers left behind. So, there was one for one. Once you looked at them, some of the similarities were incredibly easy to see. Now, of course, this didn't mean that they were only attached to the sole Titans. After all, Loken is known as the Leader (typically Aman'thul's job), despite being sent by Norgannon. So, they're not carbon copies, but it's easy to see who they're from.
Aman'thul, the Highfather - Tyr. Aman'thul is perhaps most well-known for being the guy who gave Nozdormu his power over time. This interest in time can be seen in lesser form in Tyr's Disc, something that grants Kalecgos visions of prehistoric Azeroth in the novel Dawn of the Aspects. So, obviously, they're both attached to time. On top of this, however, is an interesting tid-bit from Aman'thul's page.
http://wowpedia.org/Aman%27thul Wrote:police the ever-spinning pathways of fate and destiny
Now, this is something that Tyr is very interested in -- destiny and fate. He's by far the most involved in the mortal affairs of Azeroth of all the Titans, and kind of messes with both destiny and fate in his own way. It's implied by him that he is behind the first Dragons, and is one of the first to befriend who would later become the five aspects. Through this alone, it's evident that he's had a hand in tampering with this, another thing that combines him with Aman'thul.
--
Eonar, the Lifebinder - Freya. This is a lot more simple. Both are the only females, and both are heavily intertwined with nature. In fact, it's basically self-explanatory. If you want a bigger explanation. I can go with it, but I feel like it's unnecessary, personally.
--
Norgannon, the Dreamweaver - Loken. This doesn't really have so much, as we don't know much about Loken. However, his temple is known as the Temple of Wisdom, and he does seem a fair bit smarter/cleverer than the other Watchers. After all, he did manage to outsmart at least four of the five other Watchers in some regard. Now, here's a bit of fanon not supported by anything, but I believe that Loken is who gave the Vrykul their runic magic. If this is true, then that means that he had some hidden wisdom not given to Malygos, as 'even the most experienced wizards' find runic magic unfamiliar. I'm not saying that the experienced wizards are on the same level as Malygos, but I think they would have at least a clue of something being arcane based.
--
Golganneth, the Thunderer - Thorim. Thorim's called the Stormlord multiple times, and Golganneth is known to be 'the Lord of the Skies and roaring oceans'. Another hint can be found in Golganneth's RPG section, which states that he 'loves flying and swimming creatures above all else.' The thing regarding this is that Thorim has a giant proto-drake he rides named Veranus, and is the one who introduced Vrykul to riding proto-drakes. Obviously, there's some connection between the one who loves flying creatures and the one who rides flying creatures.
It's also known that Golganneth has power over the seas. Perhaps this means that Thorim has some similar degree of control, which could then lead to some interesting theories regarding Thorim and the Kvaldir.
--
Khaz'goroth, the Shaper - Mimiron This one, there's not too much on, as we don't have much on either character. However, both are known primarily as builders. Khaz'goroth is a mighty smith and the maker of mountains and Dwarves, while Mimiron has done things like make an entire race. I would also like to point out how close the Gnomes and Dwarves are, with predecessor-Gnomes being made by the latter and predecessor-Dwarves the former.
--
Aggramar, the Avenger - Hodir. I will openly admit that this is the weakest of the bunch. There's not really much of anything on either of them, and so I more paired them up based on the fact that neither had left anything behind. However, out of this pairing, came an inkling of an idea. What if Hodir's power with ice is meant as a counter to the Burning Legion's... well, burning? Maybe Hodir was left to guard the world against the Legion, only to have been taken out by Loken before the world needed him most (the War of the Ancients).
--
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading all that. I do plan to do some more posts in the future, talking about how the Aspects, Watchers and other Titanic creations left all over Azeroth correlate, as well as how I believe Vrykul society worked, and a myriad of other topics. If you have any critiques or things you'd like to see me add on to or go over, then please make a post and I'll do my best. Have a nice day!
Oh, yea, honorary mention to c0r for her help with all this, if not just straight up coming up with most of it.