Araj the Summoner
 Araj the Summoner | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Lich (Undead) |
| Level |
Retail: 15-30 Elite Classic: 61 Elite |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Affiliation(s) | Scourge |
| Former affiliation(s) | Undead Ravagers |
| Location | Andorhal, Western Plaguelands |
| Status |
Deceased (lore) Killable  |
Araj the Summoner, the former leader of the Scholomance,[1] was the ruler of the Ruins of Andorhal in the Western Plaguelands. He was one of the most powerful beings the Scourge called as its own.[2]
History
Warcraft III
At the service of the Lich King Ner'zhul during the Third War, Araj became the regional commander of the Scourge forces in the Western Plaguelands and commanded the Undead Ravagers to attack Hearthglen.[3]
World of Warcraft
It is known that he was the former leader of Scholomance before aiding the Scourge invasion of Caer Darrow and later claiming the city of Andorhal as his own.[1]
Headquartered in the ruined city of Andorhal, Araj had two primary responsibilities: spread the Plague of Undeath via massive Plague Cauldrons situated at various points throughout the Western Plaguelands, and continue to repel the Forsaken forces at the Bulwark and the Alliance forces at Chillwind Camp. He was ultimately defeated by the adventurers on the orders of Commander Ashlam Valorfist and High Executor Derrington,[4] while his scarab was used to create the key to enter the Scholomance.[5]
Cataclysm
Subsequent to the fall of the Lich King Arthas Menethil, Araj commanded the scattered remains of the Scourge forces still present at Andorhal. This persistence sealed his fate, however, and Araj was once again slain by adventurers seeking to conclude the long stalemate during the Battle for Andorhal. A shard from his phylactery was taken afterwards.[6]
Abilities
Chilled — If an enemy strikes the caster, they may have their movement slowed by 30% and the time between their attacks increased by 20% for 5 sec. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time.
Frost Nova — Inflicts Frost damage to nearby enemies, immobilizing them for up to 8 sec.
Frostbolt — Inflicts Frost damage to an enemy and reduces its movement speed for 4 sec.- Mind Blast
Summon Berserkers
Summon Illusory Wraith — Summons 4 Illusory Wraith to aid the caster in battle for 1 min.
Objective of
[15-30] Araj the Summoner
- [60G] Alas, Andorhal
- [60G] Araj's Scarab
Notes and trivia
- Along with Morbent Fell and Ras Frostwhisper, Araj the Summoner was one of the randomly picked names for the Lich hero in Warcraft III.
- Before Cataclysm,
[Attuned Dampener] were specifically designed to work against Araj. 
Chromie in Andorhal provided these dampeners as a reward for Counting Out Time. Effect: Inflict 1400 to 1800 arcane damage on the attuned target, and lower the damage it deals by 25%. - In Reforged, he also appears in the Chapter Five of the Scourge of Lordaeron campaign, March of the Scourge.
Gallery
Araj the Summoner in the Trading Card Game.
Araj the Summoner as a boss in Warcraft Rumble.
Araj the Summoner concept art for Warcraft Rumble.
Patch changes
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Level reduced from 61 to 35.
Patch 2.3.0 (2007-11-13): Moved closer to the fountain, instead of standing on the road. - Patch 1.7.0 (2005-09-13):
- The summoning crystals of Andorhal have been removed; as a result, Araj the Summoner will behave like a normal spawn. The respawn time on Araj once he is slain is 10-15 minutes.
- Araj the Summoner now has increased hit points and does increased melee damage.
- Araj the Summoner no longer drops a Corruptor's Scourgestone 100% of the time when killed.
- Patch 1.4.0 (2005-04-19): Araj should now spawn as a result of destroying the crystals in the towers of Andorhal.
References
- ^ a b [60G] Araj's Scarab
- ^ [57] Fire Plume Forged
- ^ Warcraft III: Reforged: March of the Scourge (WC3 Human)
- ^ [60G] Alas, Andorhal
- ^ [60G] Araj's Scarab
- ^ [15-30] Araj the Summoner
External links
| Preceded by: Kel'Thuzad |
Position: Headmaster of the Scholomance |
Succeeded by: Darkmaster Gandling |