Lion's Rest
Lion's Rest is a subzone of Stormwind City, built over the site of the former Park and Old Barracks, previously destroyed by Deathwing. It is a peaceful place dedicated to reflection which commemorates the late King Varian Wrynn as well as those who fell in battle to defend the Alliance. The monument there does not contain the body of the king, as it could not be recovered. King Anduin Wrynn often uses this place to address his people on solemn occasions.[1]
The Stormwind City Guards describe it as a place of contemplation and remembrance, a tranquil park dedicated in honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the Alliance.[2]
History
Legion
After completing 
[10-45] The Fallen Lion, Lion's Rest phases and becomes a cenotaph for High King Varian Wrynn after he was slain during the Battle for Broken Shore, as well as the site of a monument to Stormwind's fallen.
The Uncrowned's Shadowblade, Taoshi, and Mathias Shaw later sneaked through the area in order to get to the SI:7 building and reveal Detheroc.[3]
In the aftermath of the Argus Campaign, and the defeat of Sargeras, King Anduin gave a hopeful speech at Lion's Rest to the Alliance. He was then approached by Spymaster Shaw and Genn Greymane for a private meeting about a mysterious new substance in Silithus.[4]
Shadowlands
Following the Fourth War, when Sylvanas Windrunner used the Helm of Domination to shatter the barrier between Azeroth and the Shadowlands, both King Anduin Wrynn and King Genn Greymane were at Lion's Rest to visit Varian's grave. From the sky, two Mawsworn kyrian kidnapped Anduin and took him away to the Shadowlands, leaving Genn furious and helpless.[5]
Varian's monument
The pillar behind Varian's cenotaph is engraved with an inscription honoring the late king. It reads:
The Son of Stormwind lies here. Broken in two by his weakness, he lived by the sword. Forged together again, the greatest king the kingdoms of Lordaeron have ever seen. He led the might of the Alliance with pride. He lives forever in our heavy hearts. Rest in peace, O Son of Stormwind.[1]
Inhabitants
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Maldryn <Druid Trainer> -
Kelly Grant - Kimberly Grant
- Sheldras Moontree <Druid Trainer>
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Karl Wogksch <Landscaper> - Theridran <Druid Trainer>
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Sylista <Stable Master> - Shailiea
- Shylamiir <Herbalism Trainer>
- Telonis <Leatherworking Trainer>
- Soulare of Andorhal
- Martin Ocejo
- Officer Fairbanks
Notes
- There is a gate that leads into the sewers, and from there to the Stormwind Stockade in the water here.[6]
- The inscriptions on both The Battle for Broken Shore and Varian's monument are written in a variation of Elder Futhark, a real-world runic alphabet. This is not the first time that Elder Futhark has been used to represent Common.[7] The text on Varian's monument is not given an English translation in-game, but during the Legion beta, fans created an unofficial translation by comparing the runes to the real Elder Futhark alphabet.[8][9] The translation was canonically confirmed in the book Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms.
- "Canticle of Sacrifice" and "A World Divided" can be heard here.
Patch changes
- Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
References
- ^ a b Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms, pg. 16
- ^ Stormwind City Guard (NPC)#Quotes
- ^
[45] The Imposter
- ^ [110] Gifts of the Fallen
- ^
[50] Cause for Distraction
- ^
[10-60] The Stormwind Extraction
- ^ Media:Trolkalarspel.JPG
- ^ King Varian's Tomb Translation[dead link]
- ^ Media:Lion's Rest translation.png
External links
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