With Patch 8.3, the story of the Horde and Alliance continues in World of Warcraft. But what will happen to the role of the Warchief? This has now been revealed.
With Patch 8.2.5, an exciting cinematic came to World of Warcraft, leading to the end of the war between the Horde and Alliance. Sylvanas has disappeared, and the Horde is now without a Warchief. But who will take charge of the Horde? Who will be the new Warchief, and is there even going to be one? The first datamining from Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth provides the answers.
Spoiler Warning! If you do not want to know how the story of WoW continues in Patch 8.3, you should not read on. You have been warned.
What does Patch 8.3 reveal? In Patch 8.3, there are numerous quests in which the leaders of the Horde and Alliance converse. Anduin Wrynn and Tyrande Whisperwind meet there, leading to a dialogue that reveals who now leads the Horde. The following dialogue takes place between Anduin, Tyrande, and Genn (translated from the English):
Anduin: The truce is signed. After a long time, the Fourth War has come to an end.
Tyrande: No. Not as long as the Black Moon still cries for vengeance. Not as long as the Horde has not yet paid for its betrayal.
Anduin: Further bloodshed will not bring back the fallen. We must renew our hope and forge a future for those who survived.
Tyrande: And if the next Warchief gathers an army, will hope save you when Stormwind burns?
Anduin: I know it is difficult to trust, but there are signs of change within the Horde. Instead of a Warchief, there is now a council, led by Baine, Thrall, and the others. I believe they could –
Tyrande: Your faith is naive, Lion son. I will not sign a truce contract if it is not written in the blood of the Banshee!
Anduin: Tyrande!
Genn: There is truth in her words, Anduin. Peace may currently be negotiated, but soon the Horde will strike their drums and march to war. When that day comes, no piece of paper will hold them back.
Anduin: The path to peace will not be an easy one, and not everyone will choose to walk it. But that is the only way to create a better future. I believe it can succeed, Genn.
Who is in the Horde Council? From the conversation, it becomes clear that the concept of the Warchief is probably no longer used in the Horde. Instead, there is now a council and no sole ruler. This is likely to quell many individual initiatives.
There is also a dialogue in the Horde that clarifies who is part of this council. Besides Baine Bloodhoof (Tauren) and Thrall (Orc), the council also includes Rokhan (Darkspear Troll) and Lor’Themar Theron (Blood Elf). For the Forsaken, there seems to currently be Lillian Voss as a spokesperson, even if she “does not want to lead her people”.
Whether other important characters, such as Princess Talanji (Zandalari Troll) or Geya’rah (Mag’har Orc), are also in the council is still not completely clear.
It is clear that Sylvanas was, for the time being, the last Warchief of the Horde. Whether the Horde Council will do a better job now or whether conflicts will soon break out again remains to be seen.
All information about Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth can be found in our overview.
What do you think of this development? Is it good that the Horde no longer has a Warchief? Or does this only weaken the faction of the Horde?
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