The huge sword that is embedded in the world of World of Warcraft has aimed at something specific. And now we know what.
It is considered one of the epic moments in the history of World of Warcraft. The leader of the Burning Legion, the fallen titan Sargeras, summons his gigantic sword and drives it into the planet Azeroth. Even though the other titans manage to capture Sargeras afterward – the sword remains. And it still does to this day.
But many have asked the question: What exactly did Sargeras aim at? Was the planet generally the target? Or was it a very specific spot?
The clues from the past weeks and months make it clear what Sargeras wanted.
No death blow, but a liberation strike?
When Sargeras drove the sword into Azeroth, there were several theories about what he might have targeted. The most obvious answer: the world soul of Azeroth. But that could have been possible at any point on the planet. Blizzard has already confirmed that the attack was executed with a specific target. Thus, the next answer might be the Old God C’thun.
More clues then came in a rather unusual way – namely through the trading post. When Blizzard announced “The War Within”, a number of new transmogs were unlocked at the trading post. When approached with these transmogs, a hermit in Silithus explained that “Sargeras is too great a tactician to have randomly hit Silithus”.
This leads to the latest assumption, which also fits the ongoing story of The War Within:
Sargeras did not directly attack the world soul, but the construct of the titans that holds the world soul captive and is ultimately meant to transform Azeroth into a titan. For that could ultimately free Azeroth and thus stop the titans – which in turn brings Sargeras closer to his plan to end life in the cosmos.
For Sargeras must be clear that Azeroth is not an ally of the titans and has been held captive for many millennia. If Azeroth becomes completely “free”, it is likely to turn against the titans – and perhaps that will be the battle we will fight in the expansion “The Last Titan”.
The YouTuber and analyst Bellular compiles all the clues once more in one of his latest videos and tells the story from Sargeras’s perspective – and then much makes a lot more sense and brings clarity:
It is important to know that Sargeras had contact with Azeroth for a brief moment – many, many millennia ago. There he saw how Azeroth opened its “eye” and regarded Sargeras for a brief moment. Sargeras was “enraptured” by this sight – and yet he did not stray from his plan to destroy all life in the cosmos.
This theory – which is now almost considered confirmed with all the clues – also fits wonderfully with an item that a clever player found in the data of World of Warcraft. For the legendary “Distributer” of Azeroth may have been disabled.
