06-23-2011, 02:08 PM
I got this link from Kretol, but it's an interesting read for any lore junkies out there:
http://www.wowheadnews.com/blog=191297/a...ive-devs-2
Highlighting some of the more interesting bits...
Rather expected, though it raises the question on if we'll ever see things like Runemasters ever addressed in official lore.
The "wear off" part seems to indirectly imply that blood elf eye and orc skin colors will return to normal over time (probably many generations.)
So gnome priests in Cata are legit.
I find this one funny because it's still speculated, and the answer didn't actually tell us one way or another. It seems to mean that the draenei THINK that Elune is a naaru, but the night elves believe she's not.
We got a Word of God bit earlier about how undead can wield/be affected by holy magic just fine, but this confirms it. More interesting is...
Interesting implications for anyone playing a Forsaken actually loyal to the Light.
Confirmation that DKs free from the Lich King still feel the hunger.
Overall, interesting stuff.
http://www.wowheadnews.com/blog=191297/a...ive-devs-2
Highlighting some of the more interesting bits...
Quote:Q: Are the Warcraft and World of Warcraft RPG books considered canon?
A: No. The RPG books were created to provide an engaging table-top role-playing experience, which sometimes required diverging from the established video game canon. Blizzard helped generate a great deal of the content within the RPG books, so there will be times when ideas from the RPG will make their way into the game and official lore, but you are much better off considering the RPG books non-canonical unless otherwise stated.
Rather expected, though it raises the question on if we'll ever see things like Runemasters ever addressed in official lore.
Quote:Q: Why do blood elves still have green eyes?
A: Corruption from fel energies takes a long time to wear off. It's why most orcs are still green even though Mannoroth is dead.
The "wear off" part seems to indirectly imply that blood elf eye and orc skin colors will return to normal over time (probably many generations.)
Quote:Q: Why are gnomes suddenly interested in the Light?
A: The gnomes have had an interest in the Light since they joined the Alliance, but they were so focused on technology and, later, the retaking of Gnomeregan that studying the Light didn't feel necessary to them; the dwarven priests and paladins of Ironforge served as the only connection to the Light they needed. Now that the gnomes have reclaimed a foothold in Gnomeregan and begun rebuilding their culture outside of Ironforge, however, they've recognized the importance of having followers of the Light in their own ranks. In addition, researching new methods of purifying irradiated gnomes has led to radical advances in Light-based technology!
So gnome priests in Cata are legit.
Quote:Q: Is Elune a naaru?
A: During a recent visit to Darnassus by Velen, he explained that the kaldorei's description of Elune, as well as the demonstrated powers of the goddess, matched his experiences with powerful naaru. He began to offer advice regarding how to commune with powerful naaru, but Tyrande thanked him for his opinion, then cordially requested that he refrain from making such outlandish claims when in Darnassus or in the presence of Elune's priesthood.
I find this one funny because it's still speculated, and the answer didn't actually tell us one way or another. It seems to mean that the draenei THINK that Elune is a naaru, but the night elves believe she's not.
Quote:Q: When undead use or are healed by the Holy Light, does it cause them any actual damage or harm, or does it only cause them pain (in addition to the intended effects of the spell)?
A: Channeling the Light in any way, or receiving healing from the Light, only causes pain. Forsaken priests do not disintegrate or explode from channeling the Light for an extended period of time… though they may wish they would.
We got a Word of God bit earlier about how undead can wield/be affected by holy magic just fine, but this confirms it. More interesting is...
Quote:Q: Are there long-term effects on an undead who is in regular contact with the Holy Light in a positive way?
A: It is difficult to say, as there are no known records of undead wielding the Holy Light before the Third War. There are reports, however, that some Forsaken have slowly experienced a sharpening of their dulled senses of touch, smell, etc., as well as an increase in the flashes of positive emotions that have otherwise become so rare since their fall into undeath. Unfortunately, this may be the cause of the Forsaken priesthood's increased attempts at self-destruction; regaining these senses would force the priests to smell their own rotting flesh, taste the decay in their mouths and throats, and even feel the maggots burrowing within their bodies.
Interesting implications for anyone playing a Forsaken actually loyal to the Light.
Quote:Q: Are blood elf death knights still afflicted by their racial addiction to magic?
A: No, though their new addiction, the one all Ebon Blade death knights possess, is arguably worse: the need to inflict pain. If death knights do not regularly inflict agony upon another creature, they begin to suffer wracking pains that could drive them into a mindless, blood-seeking hysteria—a far worse fate than that of those who suffer from arcane withdrawal.
Confirmation that DKs free from the Lich King still feel the hunger.
Overall, interesting stuff.
Have you hugged an orc today?
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