The Old Gods in World of Warcraft rise again. Patch 7.3.5 brings the dark visions of a cultist.
The Patch 7.3.5 of World of Warcraft is currently on the test server and will bridge the gap between “Legion” and “Battle for Azeroth”. More and more details are coming to light, revealing information about upcoming events.
Those who will quest in Silithus in the next patch may encounter the rare mob Ogmot the Mad, who has as loot a small book in his inventory, the Visions of Ogmot the Steadfast.
The entries resemble a diary, the ogre converted to the Cult of the Shadowhammer and seemingly afflicted with visions and whispers of the Old Gods. Many of the diary entries are cryptic and hard to interpret, while others allow for only one interpretation.
“Last night, I dreamed of two armadas clashing upon a sea of blood. Shadows writhing beneath, rising, rising. I smiled in my sleep.”
Here, players seem to agree that it refers to the conflict between Horde and Alliance being fought upon the sea. Beneath the sea lies the last Old God, N’Zoth, who feeds on the death of mortals – the war will empower N’Zoth further.
“Today the smoke from my campfire rose and took on forms. A shepherdess, shrouded in the shadows of her past, loved by a herd of blind sheep. She led them over a cliff. Even as they crashed against the rocks, they never doubted her. The crows grew fat on the flesh of the sheep. Their laughter was everywhere.”
Sylvanas could be the shepherdess here, steering her sheep, the Horde, into great misfortune. But Jaina is also a potential candidate, as it has long been suspected that she has succumbed to madness.
“The Eye of the Blade watches all. Why do you not see this?
The first of his lies has been presented.
Bound by a throne? No… unbound.
The next will come soon.”
Here it gets interesting. The “Eye of the Blade” could refer either to the sword of Sargeras, which is embedded in Silithus, or to the weapon of the shadow priests, Xal’atath – a weapon of the Old Gods.
The “first lie” clearly refers to the three lies that were already prophesied by Il’gynoth. Apparently, the first one has been spoken by now, suggesting that Anduin (if he is the “liar”) will soon provide a good reason for the war.
“A group of cultists has appeared. Do they understand my blessing? My greatness?
They speak of Argus. Of the one who was awakened. Of the victory that went unnoticed.
I shared my visions, but the Thin One only laughed. I do not like them.”
The victory over Argus apparently set off even more than the players have seen so far. In the past, it was speculated whether priests granted the Old Gods access to the Titans when they brought Xal’atath to Antorus. If the Titans have now been corrupted, that would indeed be a victory for the Old Gods.
“The stars stare down. I must hide from their gaze.
The dagger spoke the truth. It has been too long since I drowned.
Do not leave me, master!”
Again, there is mention of a dagger, as well as “stars” and “drowning”. Il’gynoth whispered back then that one must “drown in the circle of stars to find him” – it is probably talking about the Old God N’Zoth.
“Awakened by their screams. Gripped by their whispers.
A blessing of the masters. I finally understand!
A door. A path. Ours. Ours.
Fool! The circle has awakened us all!”
Once again, words are repeated that have already been known from Il’gynoth. The boss in the Nightmare spoke of “5 torches that will serve as a path” and “A circle that will soon be complete.” That Ogmot is reiterating all these things makes it increasingly likely that Blizzard has very precise plans regarding the journey on Azeroth with the Old Gods.
Overall, the diary entries seem to clearly indicate that the great conflicts of Battle for Azeroth will only serve to empower the Old Gods with new strength.
What do you think of such diaries that leave much room for interpretation? An unnecessary “spoiler” in the game or a cool way to let the future of WoW seep through?
Have you seen the first kill video of Argus the Unraveler in mythic mode? A clean performance!
