Throne room
- This article is about the throne room of Stormwind. For the throne room of Lordaeron, see imperial chamber.
The throne room of Stormwind City (also called the King's Privy Quarters)[1] is located deep within Stormwind Keep. This dome-shaped hall contains a large throne that is flanked by golden lions. The throne is known as the Lion Seat[2] and it is found in the center of the room, surrounded by the Royal Guard. The recently returned King Varian Wrynn resided here until his death, after which his son Anduin Wrynn took his place on the throne. The throne room also grants access to the map room behind it, containing the battlemasters and Grand Admiral Jes-Tereth.
It is here that Stormwind kings are crowned.[3]
History
First War
Compelled by the Shadow Council, Garona Halforcen killed King King Llane Wrynn in the throne room during the First War.[3] The assassination was witnessed by the young Prince Varian Wryn.
World of Warcraft
During the absence of King Varian Wrynn, his ten-year-old son Anduin watched over the city, aided in his rule by Lady Katrana Prestor and Highlord Bolvar Fordragon, though many remain critical of Stormwind's interim government. Accusations of corruption within the House of Nobles ultimately led to discord in the kingdom, yet order and integrity were restored to the government with King Varian's return and the dispatching of the shadowy Lady Prestor by brave adventurers. During a battle in the throne room, her true identity was revealed as the black dragon Onyxia, but not before she kidnapped Anduin and killed Reginald Windsor, who gave his life to protect the young prince.[3]
During The Great Masquerade.
The Lion Seat added in Wrath of the Lich King.
The House of Wrynn
Cataclysm
- Main article: Elemental Unrest meetings
During the Elemental Unrest, a meeting of the Alliance leaders took place in the throne room. On the first step of the dais stood a semi-circle facing King Varian Wrynn, starting from the left: High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, High Tinker Gelbin Mekkatorque, King Magni Bronzebeard, Lady Jaina Proudmoore and Prophet Velen.
Since the Cataclysm and the introduction of the kingdom of Gilneas into the Alliance, King Genn Greymane took place at the right side of the throne.
During the Remembrance Day, the Honor Delegation was present in the throne room. They met with each other, and then with King Varian. Among them were several nobles who complained about costs of the Alliance wars.[2]
Legion
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During the Burning Legion's third invasion, a memorial service for the deceased High King Varian Wrynn was held here and the demons invaded the Keep and attacked Alliance leaders.[4]
At some point, the throne room was infiltrated by the Veiled Hand. The majority of its guards were knocked unconscious, fel fire caught several spots, and a giant rune was put on the floor. The entrance to the garden was magically blocked by a ritualist who summoned a current of wind into the room.[5]
A ceremony for the Alliance hero with the Alliance leaders was later held here.[6]
The throne room as of moments before the Legion's third invasion of Azeroth.
The throne room attacked by the Veiled Hand.
Battle for Azeroth
Following the Battle for Lordaeron, King Anduin Wrynn, King Genn Greymane, Lady Jaina Proudmoore, and Master Mathias Shaw held a war council here. With their Zandalari prisoners gone and aided by the Horde, Jaina decided to return to Kul Tiras and bring the kingdom back to the Alliance.[7]
War council.
Following the defeat of Azshara, and the liberation of N'Zoth in the process, an audience was held in the throne room where King Anduin, Mathias Shaw, Valeera Sanguinar, as well as the Horde ambassadors Baine Bloodhoof and Mayla Highmountain were present. The Spymaster reported that the searches of his SI:7 agents to locate N'Zoth led nowhere, before announcing the arrival of Magni Bronzebeard and another advisor, Wrathion, here to help in defeating the Old God.[8]
Shadowlands
Following King Anduin's abduction by the Mawsworn, Turalyon was appointed as regent and protector of the realm with the support of the House of Nobles, and is now present in the throne room alongside Alleria Windrunner.[9]
Film universe
The throne room is depicted similarly to its World of Warcraft incarnation but there are some differences. On the ceiling, there is a map of the Seven Kingdoms.
Notes and trivia
- The golden throne is adorned with stained glass in which the Wrynn line intimidates as much as it inspires. Mathias Shaw thinks that's the point of it.[3]
- In the Visions of N'Zoth cinematic, the entrance to the throne room is depicted differently compared with the in-game's. In the game, a straight hallway from the entrance of the Stormwind Keep leads directly to the throne room. In the cinematic, there is a wall at the entrance, meaning that the throne room is entered from sideways.
Gallery
The throne room as of Wrath of the Lich King beta build 8905.
The throne room, post Cataclysm, with the NPCs removed.
Background of Lady Prestor card art in Hearthstone.
Hearthstone promotional illustration.
Patch changes
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Redesigned.
References
- ^ The Last Guardian, pg. 270
- ^ a b Blood of Our Fathers
- ^ a b c d World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms, pg. 12
- ^
[10-45] Demons Among Us
- ^
[10-45] The Unseen Blade
- ^ [10-45] A Royal Audience
- ^ [10-50] Battle for Azeroth: Tides of War
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB7DKeye3pE - Visions of N'Zoth - Intro Cinematic
- ^ Death Rising - Mathias and Genn On Turalyon Ruling Stormwind: Genn Greymane says: Anduin entrusted Turalyon with command of our military forces. The Stormwind nobles support him serving as regent and protector of the realm.
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