World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 4

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World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 4
World of Warcraft Chronicle Volume 4.jpg
Cover, featuring Vol'jin
Author(s) Matt Forbeck & Marty Forbeck
Artist(s) Bayard Wu, Joseph Lacroix, Olivier Dubard, Stacey Phillips, Tyler Edlin
Pages 224
Publisher(s) Dark Horse Books
Publication date July 16, 2024
Format(s) Hardcover, Digital
Retail price US: $49.99
EU: £39.66
ISBN 10 1506731910
ISBN 13 978-1506731919
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World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 4 is the fourth installment of the World of Warcraft: Chronicle series. It covers the events of Mists of Pandaria up through Shadowlands. It was released on 16 July 2024.

Description

Stunning artwork and ancient mythos abound in the fourth installment of the bestselling World of Warcraft Chronicle series!
In the wake of cataclysmic events across Azeroth, new adventures and old dangers await those willing to meet them. From the rediscovery of lost lands to a demonic invasion that sees Horde and Alliance banding together to a journey into the Shadowlands themselves, fans won't want to miss this comprehensive volume packed with fresh story insights, gorgeous original artwork, maps, cosmology charts, character family trees and more!
Encompassing lore from five expansions: Mists of Pandaria, Warlords of Draenor, Legion, Battle for Azeroth, and Shadowlands![1]

Contents

World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 4 is divided into the following sections:

  • Chapter I: Mists of Pandaria (38 pages)
  • Chapter II: Warlords of Draenor (38 pages)
  • Chapter III: Legion (36 pages)
  • Chapter IV: Battle for Azeroth (50 pages)
  • Chapter V: Shadowlands (46 pages)

Characters

Retcons and inconsistencies

Inconsistencies
  • The book initially (page 12) states that there were four Old Gods on Azeroth at the time of its discovery by the Pantheon of Order, in agreement with earlier volumes of Chronicle. The book later (page 169) states that N'Zoth was "one of five Old Gods who had formed the backbone of the Black Empire".
  • The book's overview of the Purge of Dalaran omits the Sunreavers' incarceration in the Violet Hold and states that the Alliance forces instead rounded them up for "exile." It further posits that Lor'themar Theron interceded to stop the violence by calling Dalaran's blood elves into that exile. In the game, Jaina altered her command from exile to imprisonment when the Sunreavers' leader refused to abandon the city, the Alliance made efforts to prevent the Sunreavers from leaving, and their status as prisoners of war was a point of contention between Theron and Jaina in subsequent content.
  • The allied races recap states that Lor'themar alerted Alleria Windrunner to the existence of blood elves exiled for dabbling in the Void. In the corresponding quest, it was Rommath who divulged this information.
  • Even though H [10-60] The Stormwind Extraction is one of the first events of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, which ends with the Horde entering Zandalar and motivates the Alliance to reach out to Kul Tiras, the book states that the events of The Stormwind Extraction happen after Horde champions rescued Priscilla Ashvane, thereby placing the Kul Tiras leveling campaign and the Horde War Campaign before the Zandalar leveling campaign.
  • Mogul Razdunk is said to have been killed by the Alliance, however The Goblin Way established that he met an explosive end because of Gallywix.
  • Instead of independently running into Varok and agreeing to aid him, Zekhan is said to have been included in Dark Ranger Lyana's mission to find and locate Varok and aligned with him when Lyana and her forces attempted to kill Varok.
  • The book states that although "many believed" that brokers are native to the Shadowlands, they are dimensional beings who travel through many realms, with the Shadowlands playing host to a large population of them. The race was previously described as native to an unnamed realm of the Shadowlands.[2]
Mistakes

Notes

  • Despite the description, the book does not contain character family trees.

Gallery

  • Pre-release excerpts
  • Art.

    Art.

  • Content.

    Content.

  • Introduction.

    Introduction.

  • Chaos on Azeroth and Sylvanas.

    Chaos on Azeroth and Sylvanas.

  • Sylvanas.

    Sylvanas.

  • Mantid swarm attack.

    Mantid swarm attack.

  • Battle at Serpent's Heart

    Battle at Serpent's Heart

  • Artwork
  • Cosmology chart.

    Cosmology chart.

  • Pandaria during the first Alliance and Horde expeditions to the continent.

    Pandaria during the first Alliance and Horde expeditions to the continent.

  • The Broken Isles during the third invasion of the Burning Legion.

    The Broken Isles during the third invasion of the Burning Legion.

  • Kul Tiras & Zandalar during the Fourth War.

    Kul Tiras & Zandalar during the Fourth War.

  • Yu'lon the Jade Serpent flies over the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.

    Yu'lon the Jade Serpent flies over the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.

  • Horde and Alliance engage in battle at Serpent's Heart.

    Horde and Alliance engage in battle at Serpent's Heart.

  • Swarming mantid attack the Serpent's Spine in the Valley of the Four Winds.

    Swarming mantid attack the Serpent's Spine in the Valley of the Four Winds.

  • Garrosh Hellscream shatters the Divine Bell.

    Garrosh Hellscream shatters the Divine Bell.

  • Zandalari trolls resurrect Lei Shen, the Thunder King.

    Zandalari trolls resurrect Lei Shen, the Thunder King.

  • Ga'nar makes his last stand to defeat Iron Horde forces at Thunder Pass.

    Ga'nar makes his last stand to defeat Iron Horde forces at Thunder Pass.

  • Warlord Blackhand and the Iron Fleet assault Shattrath City.

    Warlord Blackhand and the Iron Fleet assault Shattrath City.

  • Thrall and Garrosh Hellscream duel at the Stones of Prophecy.

    Thrall and Garrosh Hellscream duel at the Stones of Prophecy.

  • Amid the Battle for Broken Shore, King Varian Wrynn makes his last stand before the Tomb of Sargeras.

    Amid the Battle for Broken Shore, King Varian Wrynn makes his last stand before the Tomb of Sargeras.

  • Turalyon and Alleria meeting Xe'ra and the Army of the Light.

    Turalyon and Alleria meeting Xe'ra and the Army of the Light.

  • Illidan and Khadgar return to Azeroth after opening the rift connecting the world to Argus.

    Illidan and Khadgar return to Azeroth after opening the rift connecting the world to Argus.

  • Mia Greymane directs fleeing night elves and Gilneans amid the Burning of Teldrassil.

    Mia Greymane directs fleeing night elves and Gilneans amid the Burning of Teldrassil.

  • Sylvanas and Saurfang duel before the gates of Orgrimmar in the final hour of the Fourth War.

    Sylvanas and Saurfang duel before the gates of Orgrimmar in the final hour of the Fourth War.

  • The rebels of Revendreth rally at Castle Nathria to overthrow Sire Denathrius.

    The rebels of Revendreth rally at Castle Nathria to overthrow Sire Denathrius.

  • Sylvanas and Tyrande duel amid the Battle of Ardenweald.

    Sylvanas and Tyrande duel amid the Battle of Ardenweald.

  • Sylvanas raises her bow in defiance of the Jailer, now restored to his full strength.

    Sylvanas raises her bow in defiance of the Jailer, now restored to his full strength.

References

 
  1. ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 4. Amazon. Retrieved on 2024-01-18.
  2. ^ Shadowlands Preview: Oribos

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