The great plan of Xal’atath in World of Warcraft is still unknown. However, a player has a convincing theory.
World of Warcraft is currently telling a story that is woven over three expansions. At the center of it is the antagonist Xal’atath, who is trying to absorb various powers with the Dark Heart and will soon launch an attack on the Sunwell. But what exactly Xal’atath is actually aiming at is still not quite clear. However, a player has a convincing theory that sounds quite plausible.
Spoiler alert: The article contains a theory but also details about the story progression of Midnight. You’ve been warned!
What does the theory suggest? The player Significant_Ad_8262 explains in the WoW subreddit his suspicions for the story development and why Xal’atath is doing what she has been doing so far. The theory assumes that Xal’atath wants to absorb all 6 cosmic powers with the Dark Heart. This aligns well with what we have seen so far. In summary, the theory assumes:
- The Dark Heart begins with the hunger of Galakrond, which represents the essence of death.
- In the destruction of Dalaran, the Heart absorbed the power of the city, i.e., Arcane (Order).
- In Healing Crash, Xal’atath tries to pull the essence of Light and Shadow from Beledar, but is stopped, so the Dark Heart must be repaired first.
- With the destruction of Dimensius, the Dark Heart absorbs the essence of the Void.
- In Midnight, Xal’atath manages to absorb the essence of the Sunwell – namely Light.
- After that, the essence of life is likely next on the plan. This fits well with the Haranir and the Emerald Dream. This may happen in patch 12.1 or 12.2.
- Finally, only the Fel magic is missing, and this could be Sargeras or at least his sword with the beginning of “The Last Titan.” This would give Xal’atath all 6 essences.
How it continues from there is also already being contemplated:
My suspicion is that she will then try to absorb the essence of Azeroth, because Azeroth’s “unique” power seems to be free will / potential. Something that the Titans cannot control.
And honestly … that is basically what Thanos did.
We all know how much Blizzard likes to borrow ideas, and it would fit perfectly here.
It is worth noting that he is certainly not the first player with this theory, but his contribution is currently receiving relatively much support and discussion.
The community expands the idea even further: Below the post, there are some discussions and remarks about how the story might develop further.
- “I feel like she’s going for Sargeras instead of his sword, because that was neutralized by the artifact weapons (one of which was even Xal’atath).
Attacking or defeating the Titans will convince them to return with Illidan, who also wants his prisoner back.
Then Iridikron kills the Titans and ensures that Azeroth is ‘the last Titan’ in the final showdown, where [Xal’atath] then tries to use her cosmic Infinity Stones to corrupt Azeroth.” – Frozenbeaf - “You are not the first person I hear this theory from, but I think that’s because it makes sense. That [Xal’atath] attacks different and seemingly arbitrary targets makes sense if she wants to attack each of the major powers once.” – Umicil
Whether there is something to this theory, we will probably find out as Midnight unfolds. Because if the assumptions are correct, Xal’atath would still need to deal with another essence after the corruption of the Sunwell, namely that of life.
Other parts of the story are under criticism – because a hero of the Alliance gets a new coat of paint.
