Reshad

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NeutralReshad
Image of Reshad
Title <Scrollkeeper>
Gender Male
Race Arakkoa (Humanoid)
Resource Mana
Reaction Alliance Horde
Affiliation(s) Arakkoa Outcasts
Occupation Scrollkeeper
Location Various
Status Alive
Companion(s) Percy

Reshad is an arakkoa of the Arakkoa Outcasts, described as an old storyteller. He is fascinated with the history of Terokk, the great ancient king of the arakkoa people. Reshad's kaliri companion is Percy.

History

Apocrypha

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At some point after his fall, he was being watched by Adherent Ikiss, who wanted a scroll detailing the true history of king Terokk. Ikiss never got it, as he was caught by the Adherents of Rukhmar. Some time later, Adherent Viryx came to Veil Akraz looking for the scroll. Both arakkoa drew blades but Viryx caught and squeezed Reshad's kaliri and the scholar had no other option but to hand it over. He felt like the revelation of the scroll would make a difference between the two groups of the arakkoa.[1]

Warlords of Draenor

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After the opening of the Dark Portal, Reshad first encounters the adventurers from Azeroth in Skettis, the ancient refuge built by Terokk for outcast and unwanted arakkoa.[2] Skettis was under attack by the Adherents of Rukhmar, and Reshad asked that several artifacts of Terokk--including his mask and his blades--be gathered before he fled the city for Veil Terokk.[3] On his way he met his friend Ornekka, who directed him to the town. He asked her to come with him, but she refused.[4]

During the journey through the Undergrowth, on the way to Veil Terokk, Reshad was guided by Syth's notes to two important artifacts of the Talon King: The Saga of Terokk, detailing his story; and  [The Eye of Anzu], which he used to commune with the great dread raven god Anzu.[5][6] At Veil Terokk, Reshad reunited with Shadow-Sage Iskar, leader of the Arakkoa Outcasts.[7] From there he sent the adventurers out to gather other relics scattered across the Spires of Arak, including Terokk's gavel[8] and the bangle crafted by Terokk's daughter, Lithic.[9] With all of these artifacts, Reshad was able to use the Effigy of Terokk to show visions of Terokk's downfall from king to outcast.[10][11][12][13]

Although Shadow-Sage Iskar wanted to bring Terokk back physically, Reshad was concerned that Terokk would lead the arakkoa further into darkness and did not want to repeat the mistakes of the past. Instead, Terokk imbued an adventurer with his power in order to face off against Kargath Bladefist.

When the Ravenspeakers called upon Ka'alu at Anzu's request, Reshad was the one who convinced her to aid the Arakkoa Outcasts in their battle against the Adherents of Rukhmar.[14] Reshad and the adventurer flew with Ka'alu to do battle in the terraces above.[15] Reshad later took the adventurers to Skyreach astride dread ravens.[16]

After the fall of Skyreach and the death of High Sage Viryx, Reshad came to realize that the ancient arakkoa had known that having light and dark in equal measure was natural. Only together would the Outcasts and their winged cousins succeed. However, Iskar vanished and arakkoa were sent looking for him. When two guards--a cursed and a high arakkoa--returned to report no success in finding him, Reshad told them of Iskar's history. Soon after his story was finished, he learned that the scouts looking for Iskar were found dead.[1]

In time, Reshad and other members of the Order of the Awakened then headed to Tanaan Jungle to search for Iskar themselves. He visited both Vol'mar and Lion's Watch to enlist the aid of adventurers,[17] and tracked the Shadow Sage down to the Ruins of Kra'nak, where the latter was discovered to have allied with the Sethekk and a faction of High Arakkoa.[18] Reshad witnessed Iskar allying with Gul'dan and drinking demon blood to regain his wings, via a spell using Iskar's Tome of Shadows. Reshad condemned Iskar for this act and encouraged the adventurers to bring Iskar to justice within Hellfire Citadel.[19]

The War Within

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Years later, he could be found outside the Caverns of Time in Tanaris during the Bronze Celebration. He came there in order to learn what he could from Azeroth with the limited time he had.

Locations

Notable appearances
Location Level range Health range
Spires of Arak 96 72,848
Skyreach 96 72,848
Skyreach 100 97,854
Garrison 96 72,848
Tanaan Jungle 96 72,848

Quests

Spires of Arak
Tanaan Jungle

Quotes

Greeting
  • It's about time.
  • Rawr?
  • Yes?
  • Ah, hello.
  • Let me tell you a story.
Annoyed
  • What?
  • WHAT?
  • What is it now?
  • What already?
  • You think you're being smart do you?
  • What is it, what is it, what is it, what is it, WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT!?
Farewell
  • Goodbye.
  • Farewell, my friend.
  • Farewell.
  • I will see you again.
  • Ah, farewell for now.
N [30-40] The Shadows of Skettis

Azik sent you to me for answers, and I promise you will have them.

But for now, we need to escape.

N [30-40] Orders From On High

The past has much to teach us.

N [30-40] The Avatar of Terokk

Iskar wanted to bring Terokk back with a body of his own. But would the Talon King have saved us, or lead us further into darkness?

I was not willing to repeat the mistakes of the past.

In you, I say a worthy steward of the Talon King's power. Ishaal agreed, and helped me to bind your essences together.

Iskar will not be happy about this, but what's done is done.

Trainer Train me in Archaeology.
Trainer Train me in Inscription.

WoW's Anniversary

Gossip

Ah, hello.

Gossip Did you come to tell a story?

No. This time I am here to listen. To gather wisdom from your world.

Gossip Is there time to learn our whole history?

Hah! Never enough time. I will take what I can, learn what I can in the time I have.

Notes and trivia

  • Reshad has several similarities to Lorewalker Cho, such as having a love for history, and sending the player on vision quests. However, while Reshad was inspired by Cho,[20] he does not fulfill the same Lorewalker-style gameplay.[21]
  • Reshad is voiced by Frank Welker, who has voiced many cartoon characters over the years, including Fred on Scooby-Doo, Megatron and Soundwave on The Transformers, and a wide variety of animals.

Speculation

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His status in the main timeline remains unknown.

Patch changes

References

 
  1. ^ a b Apocrypha
  2. ^ N [30-40] The Shadows of Skettis
  3. ^ N [30-40] Hidden in Plain Sight
  4. ^ N [30-40] A Charming Deception
  5. ^ N [30-40] All Due Respect
  6. ^ N [30-40] Syth's Secret
  7. ^ N [30-40] A Gathering of Shadows
  8. ^ N [30-40] The Kaliri Whisperer
  9. ^ N [30-40] A Sentimental Relic
  10. ^ N [30-40] Rites of the Talonpriests
  11. ^ N [30-40] The Talon King
  12. ^ N [30-40] The Missing Piece
  13. ^ N [30-40] Terokk's Fall
  14. ^ N [30-40] On Ebon Wings
  15. ^ N [30-40] When All Is Aligned
  16. ^ N [30-40D] Victory is Within Reach
  17. ^ B [40] Garrison Campaign: In the Shadows
  18. ^ N [40] Get a Clue
  19. ^ N [40] Dark Ascension
  20. ^ Don Adams on Twitter: "Cho was definitely an inspiration. Reshad probably won't be quite as involved, though."
  21. ^ Dave Kosak on Twitter - "No lorewalker equivalent in this expansion, but we're keeping the idea alive for later expansions!"

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