Unbound
- This article is about the earthen group. For other uses, see Unbound (disambiguation).
- "Stonebound" redirects here. For the mission, see
Stonebound. For the mogu group, see Stonebound mogu.
 Unbound | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Main leader |
 Adelgonn |
| Race(s) |
  Earthen |
| Base of operations | Freywold Village |
| Theater of operations | Isle of Dorn |
| Affiliation | Council of Dornogal |
| Status | Active |
The Unbound, formerly known as the Stonebound, are one of the three major factions of earthen in Khaz Algar. They live in the countryside of the Isle of Dorn and consider themselves free from their Edicts to the titanic watchers.[1]
History
The Unbound were originally known as the Stonebound, the largest workforce of the earthen units on the surface levels of Sector AR-938. Charged with carving out the work sites around the sector, the Stonebound led the effort to build the critical structures and the foundation of Dornogal and the Coreway. Under the command of the Stoneward, the Stonebound workforce included laborers, miners, builders, and geomenders who operated within the many crags, quarries, and work sites around the sector.[2]
After thousands of years of building and mining, the Titans remained silent, and the Stonebound sought more from life. In the mountains north of Dornogal,[3] a gathering of a like-minded earthen decided to abandon their edicts and left for the wolds, becoming Unbound. Adelgonn supported their decision, who likewise abandoned her charge as Stoneward, but Stormward Baelgrim was furious with them and revoked the protection of his Stormriders.[4] The Unbound settled in Freywold Village and were able to explore a variety of new directives.
Because they abandoned the Edicts, the Peacekeepers refused them reentry into Dornogal. When Unbound worksites began to be attacked by the monsters of the Isle of Dorn, Adelgonn tried to get Baelgrim's help, but he refused to see her. As such, she resolved to protect her people as she once did, not as the Stoneward, but as a friend.[5]
As they can't return to the Coreway, the Unbound created the cemeteries of Mourning Rise and Kriegval's Rest to honor those of them who permanently shut down.
When Dalaran was teleported to Khaz Algar, the nerubians launched attacks across the Isle of Dorn, destroying the Coreway and wounding many Unbound. Baelgrim and Moira Thaurissan came to Freywold Village to convince Adelgonn and the Unbound to repair it.[4] Despite a tense reunion, Baelgrim worked with Adelgonn to heal her people and reconciled for abandoning the Unbound. Adelgonn resumed her role as Stoneward and pledged their aid in repairing the Coreway.[6]
After the Horde and Alliance fleets arrived on the Isle of Dorn to face Xal'atath, Adelgonn and Councilward Merrix believed that all the earthen had to abandon the Edicts in order to fully support their new allies. They gathered at the Proscenium and smashed a Titan console to symbolize their emancipation, with Merrix declaring all earthen now Unbound.[7]
Notable
| Name | Description | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
  Adelgonn |
Leader of the Unbound | Various | Alive |
| Kriegval |
One of the early leaders of the Unbound movement | Kriegval's Rest | Deceased |
| Wenbrandt |
Owner of Cinderbrew Meadery | Various | Alive |
| Harmot |
A Geomender focused on reasearching elemental creatures | Various | Alive |
| Kothilde |
A miner who became leader of the Stormrangers | Various | Alive |
| Urtago |
Caretaker of Mourning Rise | Fallside Outpost | Alive |
| Korgran |
Former Caretaker of Mourning Rise | Various | Deceased |
| Head Rancher Stenspor |
Leader of Rambleshire | Rambleshire | Alive |
| Stage Manager Huberta |
Manager of the Theater Troupe at the Proscenium | Proscenium | Alive |
| Aggartha |
Former Peacekeeper, left to protect the earthen outside Dornogal | Various | Deceased |
| Woldtender Igris |
Member of the Woldguard | Boskroot Basin | Alive |
Unbound designations
Many of the Unbound continue serving similar roles to what they did before renouncing the Edicts.
- Stonebound - the largest workforce of the earthen in the Isle of Dorn, charged with carving out the work sites around the sector, they make up most of the Unbound population.
- Caretaker - custodians and stewards of the earthen life cycle, many joined the Unbound. Notably the Mourning Rise caretakers.
- Archivist - sworn to the preservation of memories and history, some joined the Unbound.
- Freysworn - designated by Freya with the responsibility of tending to the land and nurturing nature's gifts, many became part of the Unbound as their duties naturally aligned with them.
- Ordinant - infused with the blessing of the forge, they serve as the elite forgemasters of the earthen. While there is little record of Ordinant activity, it is assumed that some might have chosen to side with the Unbound.
- Artisan - responsible for manufacturing the everyday necessities required by all designations; many could be found among the Unbound.
Notes
- While Merrix declares all earthen as Unbound at the end of the quest [80] The Edicts; this seems to be more of a symbolic gesture, as there is still a distinction made between the actual Unbound, the Oathsworn, and the Machine Speakers.
- This distinction is now likely just cultural, as any machine speaker or oathsworn could realistically forgo their previously assigned duties to do whatever they want now, whereas before it was societially shunned.
Gallery
Concept art of an Unbound village.
Concept art of Unbound architecture.
