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I'm surprised they even went with the "guardians of the World Tree roots" backstory in the first place, when the Haranir being the guardians of Elun'ahir is a way less intrusive concept.
Maybe we'll get more of that history later, but it's oddly unmentioned in 12.0 so far.
Maybe we'll get more of that history later, but it's oddly unmentioned in 12.0 so far.
November 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM
I'm surprised they even went with the "guardians of the World Tree roots" backstory in the first place, when the Haranir being the guardians of Elun'ahir is a way less intrusive concept.
Maybe we'll get more of that history later, but it's oddly unmentioned in 12.0 so far.
Maybe we'll get more of that history later, but it's oddly unmentioned in 12.0 so far.
Misty Lee really was generational casting for Liadrin, bless whoever cast her in the role back in Warlords because she knocks it out of the park every time
November 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Misty Lee really was generational casting for Liadrin, bless whoever cast her in the role back in Warlords because she knocks it out of the park every time
Harandar was a good leveling zone, all in all, and with that, not only is Harandar MSQ complete, but Haranir as an allied race unlocked JUST from the leveling story!
I'd consider that a big improvement over Earthen, I'm sure many people will be very happy to see this.
I'd consider that a big improvement over Earthen, I'm sure many people will be very happy to see this.
November 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Harandar was a good leveling zone, all in all, and with that, not only is Harandar MSQ complete, but Haranir as an allied race unlocked JUST from the leveling story!
I'd consider that a big improvement over Earthen, I'm sure many people will be very happy to see this.
I'd consider that a big improvement over Earthen, I'm sure many people will be very happy to see this.
I'm glad they're making it clear that *most* of the Haranir are not on board with this, and that we'll probably need future story to have them join us in full (if at all)
November 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I'm glad they're making it clear that *most* of the Haranir are not on board with this, and that we'll probably need future story to have them join us in full (if at all)
Looks like that's bringing to a close, the dungeon is an *optional* story afterwards this time, but still feels very MSQ-integrated similar to the Legion dungeons. I'll do that later for sure.
November 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Looks like that's bringing to a close, the dungeon is an *optional* story afterwards this time, but still feels very MSQ-integrated similar to the Legion dungeons. I'll do that later for sure.
Well hey, that explains why we're getting a Rootway in Silvermoon (beyond gameplay), nice
November 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Well hey, that explains why we're getting a Rootway in Silvermoon (beyond gameplay), nice
It's interesting that the map calls it "Thas'minella" but all the characters just keep calling it the Suncrown Tree
November 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
It's interesting that the map calls it "Thas'minella" but all the characters just keep calling it the Suncrown Tree
Everyone knows boomkins are the evilest of druids, so this checks out
He doesn't die, but flees (I assume for a dungeon)
He doesn't die, but flees (I assume for a dungeon)
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Everyone knows boomkins are the evilest of druids, so this checks out
He doesn't die, but flees (I assume for a dungeon)
He doesn't die, but flees (I assume for a dungeon)
This is a much more natural "strength in unity" narrative than some previous stories, I can say that much
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is a much more natural "strength in unity" narrative than some previous stories, I can say that much
'Aln-magicks' is a fun phrase
November 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
'Aln-magicks' is a fun phrase
Halduron: shit those raptors are big as fuck, we can't handle that
November 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Halduron: shit those raptors are big as fuck, we can't handle that
I do kind of wonder if Shaladrassil *itself* is Light-corrupted now, like surely all that would spread up to the tree itself
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I do kind of wonder if Shaladrassil *itself* is Light-corrupted now, like surely all that would spread up to the tree itself
Lots more cutscenes implemented in Harandar, I'll have to go see if Zul'Aman has some in now too
I like this though, Hagar and a small minority of haranir going against the grain was nicely set up in the background, and I like that it's seemingly not their ENTIRE society here.
I like this though, Hagar and a small minority of haranir going against the grain was nicely set up in the background, and I like that it's seemingly not their ENTIRE society here.
November 15, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Lots more cutscenes implemented in Harandar, I'll have to go see if Zul'Aman has some in now too
I like this though, Hagar and a small minority of haranir going against the grain was nicely set up in the background, and I like that it's seemingly not their ENTIRE society here.
I like this though, Hagar and a small minority of haranir going against the grain was nicely set up in the background, and I like that it's seemingly not their ENTIRE society here.
Rommath continues to be the best blood elf
November 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Rommath continues to be the best blood elf
The idea of "if we turn it back towards Eversong, it wont harm Harandar" is an interesting motive for him, even if he's being very villainous in the process lol
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The idea of "if we turn it back towards Eversong, it wont harm Harandar" is an interesting motive for him, even if he's being very villainous in the process lol
Very glad Rommath is getting to do something beyond sulking in Silvermoon lol
November 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Very glad Rommath is getting to do something beyond sulking in Silvermoon lol
Runestones sadly don't do anything yet when you activate them, hopefully they'll get cool arcane animations
November 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Runestones sadly don't do anything yet when you activate them, hopefully they'll get cool arcane animations
I really love the design of the plant animals from Harandar, and especially how they look while Light corrupted.
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I really love the design of the plant animals from Harandar, and especially how they look while Light corrupted.
The blood elves *choosing* to burn their forests to protect the rest because they know they can regrow it is a fun thematic emphasis
Sounding pretty "arrows in my quiver" there though, Halduron...
Sounding pretty "arrows in my quiver" there though, Halduron...
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The blood elves *choosing* to burn their forests to protect the rest because they know they can regrow it is a fun thematic emphasis
Sounding pretty "arrows in my quiver" there though, Halduron...
Sounding pretty "arrows in my quiver" there though, Halduron...
Bring me Rommath/Halduron content, yesss
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Bring me Rommath/Halduron content, yesss
Midnight has gotten a *lot* better at depicting battlefield scenes like this one compared to DF and TWW. Not quite to WoD/Legion/BfA levels, but much less sparse.
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Midnight has gotten a *lot* better at depicting battlefield scenes like this one compared to DF and TWW. Not quite to WoD/Legion/BfA levels, but much less sparse.
With how little time we've spent in Quel'thalas post-TBC, it's nice to have Halduron finally get a spotlight as Ranger-General. Certainly better than what I was expecting for him in the xpac lol
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
With how little time we've spent in Quel'thalas post-TBC, it's nice to have Halduron finally get a spotlight as Ranger-General. Certainly better than what I was expecting for him in the xpac lol