Taerar
- For Taerar's original appearance as a raid boss, see Taerar (Classic). For the anniversary version, see Taerar (Anniversary).
 Taerar | |
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| Title |
Guardian of the Dream, The Corrupted, Of the Nightmare[1] |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Green dragon (Dragonkin) |
| Affiliation(s) | Green dragonflight |
| Former affiliation(s) | Nightmare dragonflight |
| Former occupation(s) | Guardian of the Emerald Dream |
| Location | Various |
| Status | Deceased (Killable), spirit within the Emerald Dream |
Taerar is one of the four Dragons of Nightmare.
Biography
Dragons of Nightmare
In recent times, Ysera's most trusted lieutenants have been warped by a dark new power within the Emerald Dream, the Emerald Nightmare. Now, these wayward sentinels have passed through the Great Trees into Azeroth intending to spread madness and terror throughout the mortal kingdoms.
Taerar was perhaps the most affected of Ysera's rogue lieutenants. His interaction with the dark force within the Emerald Dream shattered Taerar's sanity as well as his corporeal form. The dragon now exists as a specter with the ability to split into multiple copies, each of which possesses destructive magical powers. Taerar is a cunning and relentless foe who is intent on turning the madness of his existence into reality for the inhabitants of Azeroth.[2]
Taerar emerged from the Dream Bough in Feralas and quickly earned a reputation for his uniquely cunning tactics. He was attacked by adventurers who then spoke of his proclivity to prey upon healers unwary of the presence of his numerous shades. Taerar's war upon the mortal races was eventually halted, but his forced service to the Nightmare continued for many years.[1]
Cataclysm
At some point, Taerar empowered Lethlas. With Emeriss and Lethon dying in the War Against the Nightmare, Ysondre learned about Taerar's continued attempts to spread the Nightmare's rot. She asked for help from adventurers to kill Taerar in Feralas and to close the Dream Bough portal.[3]
Legion
When Ysondre was taken by the Emerald Nightmare once again in Val'sharah, the corrupted spirits of her deceased comrades were summoned by Xavius and forced to join her[4] in the Emerald Dreamway, including Taerar. After the defeat of Xavius, Taerar's spirit along with the spirits of the other three former Dragons of Nightmare are seen in the restored Emerald Dream.
Locations
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| Location | Level range | Health range | ||||||||
| Taerar (Classic) | ?? | 832,750 | ||||||||
| Feralas | 41 - 60 | 6,420 | ||||||||
| Dragons of Nightmare | ?? |
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| Emerald Dream | ?? | 966,731 | ||||||||
| Taerar (Anniversary) | ?? | 10,807,500 | ||||||||
Abilities
- Feralas
Nightmare Bolt — Conjure forth a living nightmare that inflicts Shadow damage.
Noxious Breath — Deals 1 damage every 3 sec.
Objective of
[15-30] Taerar's Fall
Quotes
- Main article: Taerar (Classic)#Quotes
- Main article: Dragons of Nightmare#Quotes
- Main article: Taerar's Fall#Notes
Notes
Taerar drops no loot, as his body disappears when he is defeated.
Gallery
Taerar in Twilight Grove.
Taerar in The Dragonflight Codex.
Patch changes
- Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added to the Emerald Nightmare raid.
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Now a quest target in Feralas instead of a raid boss.
Patch 1.8.0 (2005-10-10): Added.
References
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