Post by villian2 on Jan 30, 2007 20:24:25 GMT -4
Biography:
Imprisonment
Illidan Stormrage, brother of the Night Elf Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage, has led a life of misery that has lasted over ten thousand years.
Born of the immortal Night Elves, Illidan was a prominent figure in the first war against the demons of the Burning Legion. Illidan and a group of Night Elves were the only ones to embrace the magic of the Well of Eternity outside of Queen Azshara and her elite Highborne priests. In their actions, they caused a rift to grow between the Night Elves, primarily between Illidan and his brother Malfurion. The magic of the Well was destructive and caused immense amounts of devastation when wielded. However, the Well had to be destroyed to prevent the Legion's commander Sargeras from entering the realm of Azeroth, and in doing so, the continent was torn asunder, stranding the Night Elves (many Highborne included) on the considerably smaller continent of Kalimdor.
Illidan, reasoning that the power was a blessing and should be used simply because it was available, secretly took some of the water he had saved from the first Well and created a second Well of Eternity on the peak of Mount Hyjal. Shocked at what happened, Malfurion explained the Well's danger to Illidan but he refused to listen. The Aspects created the World Tree to contain the energies of the Well. The Highborne, after attempting to re-use the powers of the Well and create a magical storm to convince Malfurion to allow use of the Well magic, were exiled and left for Quel'Thalas, where they became known as the High Elves. Illidan and his few remaining supporters were banished to underground prisons, fiercely guarded by the Wardens. To Illidan himself, Maiev Shadowsong was assigned as his personal jailor, and there he would remain for ten thousand years until circumstances would favor him.
Release
Shortly after the return of the Burning Legion, Priestess Tyrande and Archdruid Malfurion made a desperate journey down into the Barrow Deeps of the Druids of the Claw. These druids had been in hibernation, exploring the Emerald Dream where Ysera lives, but had nestled very close to the prison of Illidan. In the depths of the Barrow Deeps, at the entrance to the prison, Tyrande decided to free Illidan, allowing him to face the Burning Legion with his powers. Malfurion opposed this, and the two went in separate ways. Tyrande and a small cadre of Night Elf Sentinels fought their way to the cell containing Illidan and set him free.
Upon returning to the surface, Illidan led the Night Elves in destroying some of the dimensional gates, then disappeared. Illidan was soon led by the Death Knight Arthas to find a powerful demon artifact, the Skull of Gul'dan, that the Burning Legion was using to corrupt and poison the Felwood forest. Illidan destroyed the artifact, absorbing the power and some of the memories of Gul'dan. This transformed him into a demon-like being. He then hunted down and killed Tichondrius, lord of the Nathrezim. Despite saving the forest, Malfurion was shocked that Illidan gave himself up for power and banished him from Ashenvale. The fuming Illidan then stormed off leaving a burning trail in his wake.
Demon allegiance
After the defeat of the Burning Legion, Kil'jaeden approached Illidan, who agreed to serve the demon and destroy his rogue creation, the Lich King, who had grown far too powerful for the demon lord to control.
Intent on re-capturing Illidan, Maiev searched for him throughout the Ashenvale forest. They found that Illidan's use of magic had twisted him into a hybrid between Night Elf and Demon. Illidan also recruited the Naga, former Highborne Elves who were trapped beneath the sea when the Well of Eternity was destroyed, and slowly warped into amphibious snake-like creatures over time.
With the help of the Naga, Illidan located the Tomb of Sargeras which contained the Eye of Sargeras, an immensely powerful ancient artifact. At the command of the supreme Demon Lord Kil'jaeden, Illidan was directed to destroy the Frozen Throne and kill the Lich King. Illidan traveled to the Eastern Kingdoms (particularly the ruins of the destroyed wizard kingdom of Dalaran, destroyed by Archimonde during the events of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos) with his minions to cast a spell that would destroy the Lich King. Ignorant of Illidan's true intentions and distraught over his perceived loss of Tyrande, Malfurion arrived and halted the earth-shattering spell half-way through.
Malfurion was ready to take his brother back into custody and even go so far as to have him executed, but relented after making two revelations. First, Illidan explained that the spell had been an attempt to destroy the Undead Scourge, which was the enemy of the Night Elves as well as Illidan's forces. Secondly, Malfurion learned that Tyrande was not dead as he had been led to believe.
In truth, Tyrande had merely been separated from the rest of the Night Elf party after falling into a river and being swept away by the currents. Maiev, putting vengeance above Tyrande's life, opted to abandon her. Instead, she lied to Malfurion telling him that she had seen his beloved "torn apart" by the Undead, and played on Malfurion's grief to support her against Illidan.
The truth came out when Malfurion angrily informed Illidan that Tyrande had died because of his actions. Illidan was understandably horrified and shocked by this statement, but a moment later Prince Kael'thas, who had witnessed Tyrande's plunge into the river, told Malfurion what had really happened and that there was a chance Tyrande was still alive. Enraged to find out that his love had not been "torn apart" at all and that Maiev had lied to him, Malfurion confronted the warden, whose feeble attempts to explain and justify her deception fell on deaf ears. Illidan then told his brother that he and the Naga would be willing to aid in the search for Tyrande—after all, Illidan loved her as well and would never wish her to come to harm. Malfurion accepted his brother's offer, cutting off Maiev's incredulous objection and threatening to deal with her later.
Tyrande had washed ashore in the heart of Scourge-controlled territory. Working together, the Brothers Stormrage and their respective forces were successful in finding her and bringing her to safety. Malfurion and Tyrande were grateful for Illidan's help, and allowed him to go free on the condition that he never threaten the Night Elves again. Illidan, wishing for an end to the conflict with his brother and Tyrande, agreed and bade them farewell before leaving for Outland to escape both Maiev and the Kil'jaeden's punishment for his failure to destroy the Lich King. Seconds later, Maiev and her Watchers burst onto the scene. The Warden was outraged that Illidan had been allowed to leave and chased him through the dimensional portal he had conjured before anybody could act to stop her.
Maiev tracked Illidan down and recaptured him in Outland, but she was again deprived of her quarry when Lady Vashj and Prince Kael'thas, leading a combined force of Naga and Blood Elves, sprung him from his cage.
Free once again, Illidan focused on taking control of Outland for himself. Commanding the combined forces of the Naga and the Blood Elves, he destroyed the four dimensional gates linking Outland to the Twisting Nether, hoping to avoid the punishment of Kil'jaeden. With the gates destroyed and all outside access to the world supposedly cut off, Illidan's forces then concentrated on defeating the armies of demons and corrupted orcs whom remained. These remnant forces were under the command of the Pit Lord known as Magtheridon. They eventually succeeded with the help of the surviving Draenei. Unfortunately for Illidan, moments after his victory over Magtheridon, Kil'jaeden appeared. The gigantic demon towered over Illidan and his allies, all of whom were now at Kil'jaeden's mercy. Kil'jaeden had discovered where Illidan had fled and evidently did not need a dimensional gate to travel there. However, instead of destroying or punishing him, Kil'jaeden gave him a second chance at destroying the Frozen Throne, while promising untold powers of magic. Illidan set out on the quest with the Naga and the Blood Elves he had recruited.
At Northrend, he confronted the Lich King's greatest servant, the Death Knight Arthas. After a heated battle, however, Illidan was defeated by Arthas and his runeblade, Frostmourne.
Following the battle, Arthas left Illidan lying motionless in the snow and ascended to the Frozen Throne, where he merged with the Lich King. It is unclear what happened to Illidan afterwards, but he did indeed survive and return to Outland, whether he travelled under his own power or had to be taken back by Kael and Vashj and nursed back to health.
Plans with Silverleaf:
Around silver leaf there was two portals which connected Silverleaf to Azeroth. One portal was a direct link, this was the portal Whitfield traveled through. Completely Bypassing the Outlands. The Second portal is more hidden, Mostly because of its link to the Outlands. On the silverleaf side, it is rumored to be surrounded by great darkness and demons.
Imprisonment
Illidan Stormrage, brother of the Night Elf Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage, has led a life of misery that has lasted over ten thousand years.
Born of the immortal Night Elves, Illidan was a prominent figure in the first war against the demons of the Burning Legion. Illidan and a group of Night Elves were the only ones to embrace the magic of the Well of Eternity outside of Queen Azshara and her elite Highborne priests. In their actions, they caused a rift to grow between the Night Elves, primarily between Illidan and his brother Malfurion. The magic of the Well was destructive and caused immense amounts of devastation when wielded. However, the Well had to be destroyed to prevent the Legion's commander Sargeras from entering the realm of Azeroth, and in doing so, the continent was torn asunder, stranding the Night Elves (many Highborne included) on the considerably smaller continent of Kalimdor.
Illidan, reasoning that the power was a blessing and should be used simply because it was available, secretly took some of the water he had saved from the first Well and created a second Well of Eternity on the peak of Mount Hyjal. Shocked at what happened, Malfurion explained the Well's danger to Illidan but he refused to listen. The Aspects created the World Tree to contain the energies of the Well. The Highborne, after attempting to re-use the powers of the Well and create a magical storm to convince Malfurion to allow use of the Well magic, were exiled and left for Quel'Thalas, where they became known as the High Elves. Illidan and his few remaining supporters were banished to underground prisons, fiercely guarded by the Wardens. To Illidan himself, Maiev Shadowsong was assigned as his personal jailor, and there he would remain for ten thousand years until circumstances would favor him.
Release
Shortly after the return of the Burning Legion, Priestess Tyrande and Archdruid Malfurion made a desperate journey down into the Barrow Deeps of the Druids of the Claw. These druids had been in hibernation, exploring the Emerald Dream where Ysera lives, but had nestled very close to the prison of Illidan. In the depths of the Barrow Deeps, at the entrance to the prison, Tyrande decided to free Illidan, allowing him to face the Burning Legion with his powers. Malfurion opposed this, and the two went in separate ways. Tyrande and a small cadre of Night Elf Sentinels fought their way to the cell containing Illidan and set him free.
Upon returning to the surface, Illidan led the Night Elves in destroying some of the dimensional gates, then disappeared. Illidan was soon led by the Death Knight Arthas to find a powerful demon artifact, the Skull of Gul'dan, that the Burning Legion was using to corrupt and poison the Felwood forest. Illidan destroyed the artifact, absorbing the power and some of the memories of Gul'dan. This transformed him into a demon-like being. He then hunted down and killed Tichondrius, lord of the Nathrezim. Despite saving the forest, Malfurion was shocked that Illidan gave himself up for power and banished him from Ashenvale. The fuming Illidan then stormed off leaving a burning trail in his wake.
Demon allegiance
After the defeat of the Burning Legion, Kil'jaeden approached Illidan, who agreed to serve the demon and destroy his rogue creation, the Lich King, who had grown far too powerful for the demon lord to control.
Intent on re-capturing Illidan, Maiev searched for him throughout the Ashenvale forest. They found that Illidan's use of magic had twisted him into a hybrid between Night Elf and Demon. Illidan also recruited the Naga, former Highborne Elves who were trapped beneath the sea when the Well of Eternity was destroyed, and slowly warped into amphibious snake-like creatures over time.
With the help of the Naga, Illidan located the Tomb of Sargeras which contained the Eye of Sargeras, an immensely powerful ancient artifact. At the command of the supreme Demon Lord Kil'jaeden, Illidan was directed to destroy the Frozen Throne and kill the Lich King. Illidan traveled to the Eastern Kingdoms (particularly the ruins of the destroyed wizard kingdom of Dalaran, destroyed by Archimonde during the events of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos) with his minions to cast a spell that would destroy the Lich King. Ignorant of Illidan's true intentions and distraught over his perceived loss of Tyrande, Malfurion arrived and halted the earth-shattering spell half-way through.
Malfurion was ready to take his brother back into custody and even go so far as to have him executed, but relented after making two revelations. First, Illidan explained that the spell had been an attempt to destroy the Undead Scourge, which was the enemy of the Night Elves as well as Illidan's forces. Secondly, Malfurion learned that Tyrande was not dead as he had been led to believe.
In truth, Tyrande had merely been separated from the rest of the Night Elf party after falling into a river and being swept away by the currents. Maiev, putting vengeance above Tyrande's life, opted to abandon her. Instead, she lied to Malfurion telling him that she had seen his beloved "torn apart" by the Undead, and played on Malfurion's grief to support her against Illidan.
The truth came out when Malfurion angrily informed Illidan that Tyrande had died because of his actions. Illidan was understandably horrified and shocked by this statement, but a moment later Prince Kael'thas, who had witnessed Tyrande's plunge into the river, told Malfurion what had really happened and that there was a chance Tyrande was still alive. Enraged to find out that his love had not been "torn apart" at all and that Maiev had lied to him, Malfurion confronted the warden, whose feeble attempts to explain and justify her deception fell on deaf ears. Illidan then told his brother that he and the Naga would be willing to aid in the search for Tyrande—after all, Illidan loved her as well and would never wish her to come to harm. Malfurion accepted his brother's offer, cutting off Maiev's incredulous objection and threatening to deal with her later.
Tyrande had washed ashore in the heart of Scourge-controlled territory. Working together, the Brothers Stormrage and their respective forces were successful in finding her and bringing her to safety. Malfurion and Tyrande were grateful for Illidan's help, and allowed him to go free on the condition that he never threaten the Night Elves again. Illidan, wishing for an end to the conflict with his brother and Tyrande, agreed and bade them farewell before leaving for Outland to escape both Maiev and the Kil'jaeden's punishment for his failure to destroy the Lich King. Seconds later, Maiev and her Watchers burst onto the scene. The Warden was outraged that Illidan had been allowed to leave and chased him through the dimensional portal he had conjured before anybody could act to stop her.
Maiev tracked Illidan down and recaptured him in Outland, but she was again deprived of her quarry when Lady Vashj and Prince Kael'thas, leading a combined force of Naga and Blood Elves, sprung him from his cage.
Free once again, Illidan focused on taking control of Outland for himself. Commanding the combined forces of the Naga and the Blood Elves, he destroyed the four dimensional gates linking Outland to the Twisting Nether, hoping to avoid the punishment of Kil'jaeden. With the gates destroyed and all outside access to the world supposedly cut off, Illidan's forces then concentrated on defeating the armies of demons and corrupted orcs whom remained. These remnant forces were under the command of the Pit Lord known as Magtheridon. They eventually succeeded with the help of the surviving Draenei. Unfortunately for Illidan, moments after his victory over Magtheridon, Kil'jaeden appeared. The gigantic demon towered over Illidan and his allies, all of whom were now at Kil'jaeden's mercy. Kil'jaeden had discovered where Illidan had fled and evidently did not need a dimensional gate to travel there. However, instead of destroying or punishing him, Kil'jaeden gave him a second chance at destroying the Frozen Throne, while promising untold powers of magic. Illidan set out on the quest with the Naga and the Blood Elves he had recruited.
At Northrend, he confronted the Lich King's greatest servant, the Death Knight Arthas. After a heated battle, however, Illidan was defeated by Arthas and his runeblade, Frostmourne.
Following the battle, Arthas left Illidan lying motionless in the snow and ascended to the Frozen Throne, where he merged with the Lich King. It is unclear what happened to Illidan afterwards, but he did indeed survive and return to Outland, whether he travelled under his own power or had to be taken back by Kael and Vashj and nursed back to health.
Plans with Silverleaf:
Around silver leaf there was two portals which connected Silverleaf to Azeroth. One portal was a direct link, this was the portal Whitfield traveled through. Completely Bypassing the Outlands. The Second portal is more hidden, Mostly because of its link to the Outlands. On the silverleaf side, it is rumored to be surrounded by great darkness and demons.