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[7-30] Domination.
“Zovaal has forged his chains into a weapon.”
Domination (variously written in upper[2][3][4] or lower case)[5][6][7][8] is a brand of powerful runic Death magic whose sole purpose is the utter suppression of another being.[9] Behaving in a matter similar to a language, it alters the victim's thoughts so powerfully that it interferes with their sense of self.[10] It was originally created by the Primus of Maldraxxus for the purpose of imprisoning the Jailer within the Maw,[11] but over his eons of imprisonment, the Jailer found a way to weaponize the magic and turn it against his enemies.[12][13] As such, Domination is woven into the very fabric of the Maw and the tower of Torghast.[14] The hallmark of Domination magic is its distinctive runes.[5][15] Runeblades infused with Domination are known as mourneblades.[16][17] It is separate from the magic of memory.[18]
Domination magic was never seen on Azeroth before the arrival of the Lich King.[14]
Uses
- The Helm of Domination and the mourneblade Frostmourne, collectively referred to by the Jailer as "the vessels of Domination", were forged by the Runecarver against his will. The Jailer intended to use them to establish his influence on Azeroth and claim "the final prize", a secret that the First Ones sought to hide, but the Lich Kings who wore the Helm—Ner'zhul, Arthas Menethil, and Bolvar Fordragon—defied his will.[2][12][19][20][21] Frostmourne was shattered by the Ashbringer during the duel between Arthas and Tirion Fordring atop Icecrown Citadel, and its shards were later remade into the Blades of the Fallen Prince, which ultimately had their power drained as a side-effect of absorbing the power of Sargeras' sword.[22] Years later, the Helm of Domination was destroyed by Sylvanas Windrunner, an act which tore open a rift in the Veil separating the Shadowlands from the world of the living.[23] Even after being broken by Sylvanas, however, the shards of the Helm still hold the magic of Domination and incredible power over the dead.[3][24] Bolvar repeatedly used the broken Helm to gaze into Torghast, but the Jailer was able to sense this and peer back[25] before eventually using the connection to strike at Bolvar in Oribos.[19]
- Anduin was trapped within a magical barrier of Domination runes within Torghast.[26]
- The Runecarver is able to create pieces of Domination armor[27] for Maw Walkers by engraving runes on "rune vessels" (special armor pieces) using Soul Ash—the remnants of souls lost within Torghast.[28][29][30]
- The entrance to the Runecarver's Oubliette is sealed with a Domination Lock.
- Runeforged shackles carved with Domination runes are used by the Mawsworn forces in Ruin's Cradle to subdue their most powerful prisoners.[5]
- A Domination Blade delivered by the brokers of Cartel Ba was intended to be used by Kel'Thuzad as part of a ritual to breach the Maw, a plan that was sabotaged by Balmedar and Necrolord Maw Walkers.[6][7]
- The Helm of the Dominated, worn by the Mawsworn, is described as "seeping with the Jailer's dominating energies", and allows the user to disguise themselves as a Mawsworn.
- Anduin Wrynn, after being captured by the Jailer, was equipped with armor covered in Domination runes that suppressed him to the Jailer's will,[12] and his sword Shalamayne was turned into the mourneblade Kingsmourne.
- The Forge of Domination can soulforge souls and stygia into servile constructs like shadehounds with a
[Soulforger's Tools] and the proper rune binding.[31][32] 
[Domination's Calling] is created through 
[Dominion Etching: Grief], 
[Dominion Etching: Loss], and 
[Dominion Etching: Pain].- Can be used to control fate.[33]
- The Jailer briefly used it to control Thrall, Bolvar Fordragon, and Jaina Proudmoore after absorbing the Arbiter's essence.[34]
Objects and items
The following objects and items also use domination magic:
- Domination Sealed Cage
- Domination Sealed Chest
- Domination Chest Seal
- Domination Lock
- Domination Seal
- Cage of Domination
- Chain of Domination
- Domination Arrow
- Chaotic Shard of Domination
[Scroll of Domination]- Domination-etched Treasure Cache
Gallery
Domination runes on Frostmourne.
The Jailer during his imprisonment, surrounded by runes.
The Runecarver in his oubliette.
The Domination Lock.
The Altar of Domination in the Maw.
Speculation
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- The Soulcage, an artifact of the Jailer's ally Helya which "held the power to compel the soul of any being",[35] may have been an instrument of Domination.
- Sire Denathrius'
[Medallion of Dominion] is able to alter the very fabric of the Shadowlands with sufficient power, as well as forcibly subjugate venthyr to the control of the bearer; it thus may be related to Domination. The three rune etchings used to create [Domination's Calling] are called "Dominion" as well.
References
- ^
[53-60] The Door to the Unknown
- ^ a b
[Clearing the Fog]
- ^ a b [50] Field Seance
- ^
[Runeforged Shackles]
- ^ a b c [60 Daily] Acquisition: Runeforged Shackles
- ^ a b
[60] No Crate Unturned
- ^ a b [60] Designed to Fail
- ^
[Helm of the Dominated]
- ^ World of Warcraft: Grimoire of the Shadowlands and Beyond, pg. 120
- ^ Primus dialogue in Zereth Mortis
- ^ World of Warcraft: Grimoire of the Shadowlands and Beyond, pg. 116 - [...] the Primus [...] was recently confirmed to be the devisor of the language of Domination - the very force used to bind the Jailer within the Maw.
- ^ a b c Bellular 2021-02-22. Simply AWESOME! Blizz Devs Hint Spicy New Lore & Major Game Fixes - Torghast V2?! (0:40 - 03:45). YouTube. Retrieved on 2021-03-19.
- ^ [60] Untangling the Sigil
- ^ a b Taelia, Jaina, and Calia dialogue in Oribos
- ^
[Domination Blade]
- ^ [60] An Echo in the Darkness: Highlord Bolvar Fordragon says: Malevolence... growing... Domination... rising...
- ^ [60] The Highlord's Vision: Highlord Bolvar Fordragon says: A weapon... forged in the fires of Torghast. A mourneblade is born.
- ^ [60] Into the Vault
- ^ a b [60] The Jailer's Grasp
- ^ The Art of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, pg. 197: The Veil between realms wanes. The Helm of Domination was crafted to be our way forward; instead, the one seared by the flames of Life uses it to keep us at bay.
- ^ Helm of Domination Exclusive Replica. Blizzard Gear Store. Archived from the original on 2021-03-21. “Forged according to the Jailer's will, the Helm of Domination was to be the vessel of Death's influence on Azeroth.”
- ^
[10-45] The Call of Icecrown
- ^ The King & The Queen
- ^ [53-60] A Glimpse into Darkness
- ^ [60] Torment Chamber: Thrall: Each time I gaze into Torghast, I sense malevolent eyes staring back. The risk grows ever greater, but we cannot relent.
- ^ [60] The Highlord's Vision
- ^ Anshlun 2019-11-01. Shadowlands: Craft Your Own Custom Legendary in the Forge of Domination. Wowhead. Retrieved on 2021-03-22.
- ^ [60] A Damned Pact
- ^ [60] Ashes of the Tower
- ^ [60] The Final Pieces
- ^
[Intact Rune Codex]
- ^
[Crumbling Stele]
- ^ Fatescribe Roh-Kalo, "Loom of Fate" mechanic.
- ^ Sylvanas Windrunner (tactics)#Cinematic
- ^
[Fragment of the Soulcage]
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