Athair
 Athair | |
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| Title | <Heart of the Forest> |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Stag (Beast) |
| Level | 20-60 Elite |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Location | Drustvar |
| Status | Alive |
| Companion(s) | Athainne, Arom Waycrest |
Athair is a white stag located in Drustvar, just southwest of Fallhaven. He blessed the ancient Drust druids.[1]
Athair was befriended by Lord Arom Waycrest during the war against the Drust around 2,700 years ago. Arom treated Athair after the aftermath of a Drust attack, and later Athair would save Arom. After the battle Athair told Arom that he was repaying the kindness shown to him, and that as long as he exists he shall protect the people of Drustvar should they come to him. Ever since then, the valiant and true have found shelter with the White Stag of the forest.[2]
He is accompanied by a doe named Athainne, Secret Keeper of the Forest, once it is night in Kul Tiras.
Quotes
<Athair regards you steadily.>
- Druids
<Athair regards you warmly.>
I wish to return to this place.
Notes
Speculation
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Athair's title of "Heart of the Forest", the fact that he "blessed" the first Drust druids, his ability to speak and his longevity (since he was already alive thousands of years when he befriended Arom), may imply that he is a Wild God. Furthermore, Ulfar (whom Athainne can sometimes be found with) says to hunters that the magic of Drustvar has come to inhabit some of the animals of the land, who are powerful manifestations of nature to be respected.[3]
Patch changes
Patch 8.0.1 (2018-07-17): Added.
References
- ^ Drust Stele: Protectors of the Forest
- ^ Besieged Villagers telling a story to the Besieged Village Child.
- ^ Ulfar#Quotes