With the next raid in World of Warcraft, things look grim for Illidan. What he has to say as a farewell, we reveal here.
The data miners have done a great job in World of Warcraft again, thoroughly examining the small mini-patch 7.3.2. In doing so, there were some drastic revelations about the future of Azeroth.
But there was more to discover, namely the future of Illidan. If you don’t want spoilers, you should close the article now.
Many players complained that Illidan did not interact at all with Tyrande and Malfurion after his awakening in the Night Fortress. Their stories are closely interwoven – after all, Malfurion is Illidan’s brother, and both have courted the same woman, namely Tyrande.
With the release of Antorus, the Burning Throne, the likely last raid of World of Warcraft: Legion, there is now such an interaction. Illidan makes the ultimate sacrifice to trap the dark titan Sargeras, while he himself gets sealed away.
Before he does this, he hands over some crystals to the heroes that contain messages for various people – namely for the player, for Malfurion, and ultimately also for Tyrande.
While he praises the player for being as concerned about Azeroth as Illidan himself, Malfurion and Tyrande receive longer texts. He urges his brother to protect the world and Tyrande, as he can no longer do so himself.
However, the saddest message is to Tyrande. Illidan speaks here once again about his feelings that he has harbored for 10,000 years and how it was the memory of her that kept him sane even in the darkest times.
Cortyn says: Illidan is such a cool and iconic Warcraft character that I find it hard to really let go of him. Especially when he told Tyrande, “Although I often wished that your heart had made a different choice, I know that ultimately… it was the right one,” I had a lump in my throat. Well done, Blizzard. It looks like a worthy farewell.
What do you think of Illidan’s last words to his brother and the love of his life? A worthy farewell or cheesy nonsense that could have been omitted?
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