World of Warcraft: War of the Scaleborn
| War of the Scaleborn | |
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| Author(s) | Courtney Alameda |
| Pages | 400 |
| Publisher(s) | Random House Worlds |
| Publication date | October 31, 2023 |
| Format(s) | Hardcover, Digital, Audiobook |
| Retail price | US: $28.99 |
| ISBN 13 | 978-0399594212 |
World of Warcraft: War of the Scaleborn is a novel by Courtney Alameda depicting in detail the events of the War of the Scaleborn and its impact on dragon history. It released on 31 October 2023.[1][2]
Description
When the world was young, all life shook before the might of Galakrond, a massive primal dragon whose hunger could not be sated. Five primal dragons rose valiantly beside the titan-forged Keeper Tyr to combat this threat. Though the fight was desperate, Galakrond fell by their teeth and talons, and they were chosen to become protectors of Azeroth. The titans gifted Nozdormu, Ysera, Alexstrasza, Malygos, and Neltharion with order magic, transforming them into the Aspects, powerful dragons with command of time, nature, life, magic, even the earth itself. Other primal dragons followed them on their path, and, imbued with the titans’ power, the dragonflights rose to shape the world and serve the Aspects.
That is the tale the dragonflights have always told . . . but it is not the whole story.
For while the Dragonqueen and her flights set to reshaping Azeroth, not all dragonkind sees order magic as a gift. Spurning the titans’ interference, a group of rebel primal dragons drink deep from the elemental powers of the planet and are reborn as the Incarnates. Led by Iridikron, the Incarnates believe that dragonkind should be subservient to no one. They foment a rebellion against the Aspects, what they are and all they stand for.
Despite the efforts of the Dragonqueen Alexstrasza and her primal friend, Vyranoth, to preserve peace, both sides slip closer to violence, as dragons are forced to choose a side or be swept up in the growing conflict. With battle lines and allegiances drawn, the war amongst dragonkind shakes the foundation of the world. Both sides realize they will have to make sacrifices to secure the future of their kind, sacrifices that will cascade through the ages.[2]
Characters
Discrepancies and retcons
- In Dawn of the Aspects, Alexstrasza is a young adult proto-dragon with no mate or offspring.[3] World of Warcraft: War of the Scaleborn states her to be much older, having known Vyranoth for 'many long ages' prior to her transformation into an Aspect, says that Tyranastrasz was her mate as a proto-dragon and that during the war against Galakrond she was actively tending to a clutch of her own eggs.
- When meeting to discuss Raszageth's release from the Froststone Vault, Alexstrasza claims that the Incarnates and the Aspects had been close prior to the war,[4] and Kalecgos later claims that Raszageth had once been like a sibling to the Aspects.[5] World of Warcraft: War of the Scaleborn depicts all five Aspects as being on hostile terms with Raszageth from the start and as having no former friendship between any them; depicts the majority of the Aspects to dislike Fyrakk from the start with the exception of Alexstrasza; indicates that among them only Neltharion had any positive relations with Iridikron, which had decayed long before the war; and indicates that Vyranoth's only personal connection to the Aspects is her friendship with Alexstrasza.
- Oxoria is indicated to be unique in her style of parenting among proto-dragons as she keeps her fledged offspring close to her and encourages them to remain bonded and function as a family.[6] However, Dawn of the Aspects indicates that even adult offspring remain close to their families across multiple different broods of proto-dragons and that these extended family groups are the norm among proto-dragons.[7]
- Obezion references wanting to eat at the Ruby Feast. The Ruby Feast was opened by chefs Rumiastrasza and Morsel after the reawakening of the Dragon Isles.[8]
Trivia
- The audiobook version is read by Wendee Lee, Alexstrasza's voice actor.
Gallery
Cover art.
References
- ^ World of Warcraft®: War of the Scaleborn Now Available!. Blizzard Entertainment (2023-10-31).
- ^ a b World of Warcraft®: War of the Scaleborn Now Available for Pre-Order. Blizzard Entertainment (2023-06-14). Archived from the original on 2023-06-14.
- ^ Dawn of the Aspects, part 1
- ^
[60-62] Whispers on the Winds
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[70R] Together We Are Unstoppable
- ^ War of the Scaleborn, chapter 16
- ^ Dawn of the Aspects, part 2
- ^ [70] What a Long, Sweet Trip It's Been
External links
World of Warcraft Community Site World of Warcraft®: War of the Scaleborn Now Available for Pre-Order
Penguin Random House Hardcover
Amazon Hardcover