Now it is official: There are homosexual couples in World of Warcraft.
However, while violence is a daily occurrence in most games from America, sexuality is mostly absent – at least when it goes beyond a plate bikini.
Love beyond death
With World of Warcraft: Legion, Blizzard is now making a clearer statement about sexual diversity in the MMORPG – because there is homosexuality among Night Elves, and this has been the case for more than 10,000 years. Evidence for this can be found in a quest line that is exclusively available to players with the Enchanting profession. Relatively late in the quest line, you are sent to Azsuna (“Cursed, but useful”) to learn from the spirits of the Night Elves.
There you meet Enchantress Ilanya, who immediately sends you off to find one of her students. This “fallen priestess” is also already a spirit – and a Satyr to boot. 10,000 years ago, the fallen priestess joined the Legion and was then killed by the mortal races. As a spirit, she regrets her actions and wants to be redeemed again. So you kill demons, collect some enchanting materials, and return to the fallen priestess.
Contrary to all expectations, the Satyr does not lead us astray, but is truly interested in her own redemption. She says:
“There is a place where Enchantress Ilanya and I spent many happy hours together. The love that permeates such a place is stronger than demonic magic.”
And indeed, the redemption succeeds, and the “fallen priestess” takes on the form of Priestess Driana again as a spirit. From her, it is said:
“After the betrayal, I never thought I would face the love of my life again.”
After that, you are sent back to Ilanya, who confirms the whole thing again:
“You have earned the marks of my most loyal friends. Besides, you have brought back my love.”
After that, there are two enchantments, including the “Mark of the Fallen Priestess” – anyone who has this on their weapon as a healer will probably always think of the story of the two Night Elf ladies. Ha.
Cortyn says: For most players, this will just be a side quest that is hardly noticed in order to get the new enchantments. As far as I know, this is the first quest in which there is an obviously homosexual couple in World of Warcraft – feel free to correct me if I’m wrong. Therefore, this is also a sign of a pluralistic society – even if it is just a small one. But small steps are still better than none.
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