Lore For Noobs - Illidan Stormrage (Part 1)

[@bobby_bretwalda]

Thanks Pride! A very simple and interesting explanation of one of the more complex chapters of Warcraft lore.

[@NeoDragonCount]

I really like the characature and tale behind Illidan. He can be considered a great tragedy. He was a victim to his fears of not being what others expected of him, which drove him to commit heinous acts in an attempt to prove himself, which hurled him into a dark path.

[@EsotericSanity]

@OMFGcata ah ok, ty for clarifying that for me. I remember one was used for the Sunwell(meaning the lake under Nordrassil is 3 times better) and Illidan had at least 2 more, giving 1 to Vashj and the other to Kael'Thas. But i think he would only part with those, if he still had one, but eh, we might never know what happened to the last one.

[@900RedChocobo]

@IIlidanStormrage I believe that we were not prepared for the awesomeness of your story, oh mighty one.

[@Zei33]

Good one. Btw you sounded lIke an air hostess "please keep your tray up during take off and landing, there are emergency exits here, here here and here" lol

[@Xelvielll]

Hey man, malfurion stormrage should have a BA rating of 11. This guy has been kicking ass all throughout the lore.

[@sinistralwing]

Good start, but you've got one glaring error. Illidan didn't dump 7 vials into the lake. He *took* 7 total from the original Well, and dumped 3 to create the second one. #4 ended up with Dath'Remar somehow (probably a gift, as we know Illidan was Highborne-sympathetic) and was eventually used to make the Sunwell. Illidan gave #5 and #6 to Kael and Vashj respectively, as shown in BC during the old Mt Hyjal attunement. #7 is still unaccounted for, and was probably lost with Illidan.

[@Tibiassasin666]

Lore for noobs is one of the best of OMFGcata. I really like the way its explained ;) Gief more so I can RP!

[@CallMeNoa]

@Demon1z There isn't one book with everything in it if that's what you're asking, but yes there are WoW lore books. The best one to start off with is probably "Rise of the Horde". RotH talks about how demons tricked the orcs into turning evil, how orcs created the Horde, how they killed almost all the draenei, and then how they began their invasion of Stormwind.

[@CallMeNoa]

@Demon1z If I KZbin's comments have the room I can list 'em here. Chronological order: -War of the Ancients trilogy (buyable as one book) -Rise of the Horde -The Last Guardian (kind of sort of a WC1 adapt) -Tides of Darkness (WC2 adapt) -Beyond the Dark Portal (WC2 expac adapt) -Day of the Dragon -Of Blood and Honor -Arthas: Rise of the Lich King (Party a WC3 + expac adapt) -Cycle of Hatred -Night of the Dragon -Stormrage -The Shattering -Wolfheart -Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects

[@RyFlSC]

@mrnohobo part of Tyrande is in both Illidan's card and Malfurion's

[@Demon1z]

@KisiroKitsune Is it possible to find a list of all the books?

[@TheBigMothman]

@sonicx45shadow i totaly aggree:) but shud we not save an awsome boss like that for the actual end off all thing?

[@SesshReincarnated]

Illidan only emptied one vial into the lake on top of Hyjal. 5 others were used to make the Sunwell and passed out among his lieutenants. One remains unaccounted for.

[@AdamtheAsh]

I was under the impression that Illidans attempt to weaken/destroy the portal only helped Sargeras? Which was why the old gods where so pleased with his actions? (Since his coming would free them or something and then they'd wtfpwn him).

[@mitsiee]

Would be cool if you did a lore vid why the alliance and horde are actually enemies, since not alot of people seem to know this.

[@buldren0101]

@Feaisian Well that's true, but technically he did the same in the War in the Ancients with Sargeras. I think Illidan only sided with Kil'Jaeden so he could have the means of destroying the Frozen Throne just like he did when he 'sided' with Azshara/Sargeras

[@LevityRhodes]

@OMFGcata ah mayhaps i have my facts confused...until, if you do make the video for the lore begind Deathwing, i will atempt to refresh my memmory on him. Thanks anyway ^^

[@KKert]

@OMFGcata can you make a lore for noobs about deathwing?

[@bwabadoe]

@OMFGcata Also, awesome so far, but he didn't empty all 7 vials, he empty'd only 3/4 (cant remember exactely) this is why there is a quest to get one from Keal'thas and one from Lady Vashj.

[@JesseTheAzerothian]

Glad to see this thing is finally up, Pride. -Graict

[@Face_RC]

3:04 Pretty sure Illidan only emptied 4 of the 7 vials into the lake in mt hyjal. Then gave 1 vial each to kael'thas and lady vashj. The last remaining vial was stolen (i believe), cant remember by who though, a was used to create the Sunwell.

[@Gaze73]

What was emptying those vials of water supposed to do?

[@eightden]

To make sure magic still exists.

[@ColinsBaldGrandma]

illidan only emptied 3 of the 7 vials at hyjal, 1 he kept while the other 3 past into the hands of others like kael'thas sunstrider who used his vial to create the sunwell.

[@Demon1z]

Can i buy books for the whole lore of World of warcraft? Ive always been interested in it.

[@Feralsaurus]

I have a question, if this happened 10K years ago, how are half of these characters still alive? and Where's the part about the Black temple? and when did that happen? can anyone help me out with the timing of things?

[@SeanTheOriginal]

I kinda feel bad for Illidan. I think he's one of the most sympathetic villains I've ever seen, as far as video games go.

[@mrg1928]

I was hoping to learn more about his demon hunting and how we get his warglaives D:

[@mentolix]

i love these vids.. i hope you make more soon :)

[@Bamlikebambam]

Nice! I acualy like this beacuse i didnt fully understand the story. Keep it on pls!

[@DeMonDog68]

what was so important about the vials? i've never actually read the books or done the quest line in BC so im kinda lost why malfurion was soo pissed.

[@lilithrichter4146]

Correct me if im wrong , but I thought blood elves were corrupted by fel taint , and high elves weren't. Just what I remember ....probably wrong though.

[@verward]

Actually illidan only used three files of water on mount hijal. There was another one used to create the sunwell. Then later on illidan devided the other three files between himself, the blood elf and the naga. The one of the blood elfs was used to summon kil jeaden in the burning crusade.

[@gustavdybbro9913]

And it is speculated that the one he kept himself, was used within the Black Temple to create a new Well, which can be seen during the boss fight against the Essences.

[@linenlines]

duuuude MOREE, the stories are awesome

[@SimuRei]

Illidan is like the Batman of Azeroth. While all the other races are busy twiddling their thumbs and fighting amongst other factions, Illidan actually gets shit done.

[@gala5000]

Whens part two coming out?

[@Baurles]

Was Sargeras one of the titans that fought the Old Gods?

[@Flopshel233]

"war for news built-in storage" xD omg, love these subtitles

[@DrBurglewergle]

@OMFGcata That would be half of Tyrande, you can tell by the lack of clothing.

[@hihihehexD]

Can't wait to see how the Well of eternity dungeon will cope with this!!!

[@Loricstone]

I have a question for anyone that might be able to answer this. How tall would Illidan Stormrage be in real life? From head to toe? At the tip of his wings? I gathered he would be about 9 feet tall in real life with a wingspan that goes to about 11 feet high. Is there anyone that knows the dimensions of this character? Any help is appreciated. Also, how tall would the Lich King be as well? Thanks.

[@McandJr]

@Mg95a n the next season airs this thursday, there won't be long. -Ziztran.

[@aleaf09]

Are you telling me that there's no distinction between the two types of elves? If there is, then high elves should be considered a different "race", right?

[@musicaddicted777]

1:31- hilton was jealous of how my beer and was able to quickly learn journalism XD

[@CarveMyNameInStone]

@canseenox, yes mate he was the endboss of the Black Temple raidinstance in the The Burning Crusade expansion. Too bad he died because he went loco, but hey, he dropped his glaives.

[@GTrundler]

AmamtheAsh you are right. In the book itself it says that Old gods were planning to destroy the Burning Legion after they entered Azeroth and freed them.

[@FixYoSelf]

is illidan in a dungeon or raid? basically, is he killable in the game?

[@thelossbloodlock]

You are entirely correct. Being forced to rely on demon energy changed them.

[@SwansReflexElephants]

It is not mentioned that Illidan killed some Night Elf warriors when he was discovered creating a new Well Of Eternity

[@JesseTheAzerothian]

@bbqpring That is why this is part 1. There will be a part 2.

[@xzst]

i remember playing with maiev shadowsong in the wc3 campaign. the story there was really nice

[@Norwag]

@OMFGcata And thus, by doing of Ysera (Alextrasza?) the Nordrassil was created!

[@JesseTheAzerothian]

@r34p3r1992 No, he didn't. Tyrande was captured by Xavius and his Satyr's. Not Illidan. Also, Illidan didn't fall in love with Azhara beyond the amount that every Night Elf loved her. She actually made advances on Illidan that he purposely ignored. I read the War of the Ancients trilogy again a couple weeks before I wrote this script. Please don't try to correct me with wrong answers. -Graict

[@FilthyxCasual]

@sonicx45shadow Chris Metzen talks alot about how he wants to take WoW to Argus, the homeworld of the Eredar. Argus is now completely populated my the Burning Legion, and Sargeras is also there.

[@Rhukza]

So, what you're saying, is that Sargeras(9 BA) is less badass than Ilidan(10 BA)?

[@ACherimoya]

"...that you just simply aren't prepared for." I SEE wut u DID THERE.

[@sihark]

blood elves are magic adicted high elves aint they? i read it just cant recall it :)

[@mrnohobo]

what's that thing next to malfurion

[@UltraGAYYYYYYYYYYYYY]

well, they are addicated to mana, which is a substance that affects the body, hence a drug.

[@Majskolvenz]

What does BA rating meen?

[@MrMJfan1012]

Whoa whoa whoa... Druidism is something no night elf had done before? Aren't they all into that druidy

[@mementh]

ummm he did not empty all 7 in there.. some were kept.. aka the sunwell.

[@bbqpring]

what about How illidan got into BT....thats quite a story its self

[@xSheathixx]

Rest in Peace Illidan...

[@PsykoFeen]

how i just love wow lore *-* *faints*

[@10smallcats]

Not really. I mean yes the blood elves were originally high elves but after they grew addicted to the sunwell their very nature changed to that of the sin'dorei.

[@Hankeeeeeee]

There needs ro be a part 2 cuz he gets freed and gets his demon powers and goes to outland

[@Hean]

@PESHKIRAwee Because we have yet to face him in the game itself.

[@IIlidanStormrage]

@SimuRei Why thank you :D

[@CookieFluid]

Yay for Kael'thas to confuse EVERY SINGLE dude who dont understand about the high elves and blood elves

[@FilthyxCasual]

2:08 "Demon Soul"...is that supposed to be Dragon Soul? or is there a Demon Soul?

[@SkurtavusGrodolfus]

"Betrayer... In truth it was I who was betrayed!"

[@r34p3r1992]

Forgot 1 thing if i remember it right, Illidan stormrage also kidnapped tyrande and fell in love with Queen aszara ... (War of the ancient novel) Yes bro, i read it too

[@holamellamoeric]

You sound sick Jesse. Lemme get you a lipton Ice Tea. :D

[@Scarx2gt]

Status for Illidan should've been "You are not prepared."

[@Mg95a]

@OMFGcata why dont u do any of the women like tyrande or sylvanas or vereesa? they hav interestin lores 2, its not jus the blokes who hav good lores ya know

[@jatkinson1993]

Well thats not what he said he wanted High Elves to be Alliance playable.Which they kinda are in Cata when Night Elves get the Mage class those are high elves.

[@madsv.mortensen8700]

He will return!

[@MrCombineGuy]

Pride sounds like he's smoked his big share of weed in his past and/or still is.

[@gopi151515]

the most badass character in WoW

[@CarveMyNameInStone]

@knuxallen, play warcraft3 the frozen throne, the whole campaign highlights maiew

[@Knuxallen]

I'd like to know more about tis' Maiev. :-\

[@LevityRhodes]

why does your voise sound kind of weak? and thankyou for the lore it saves me a lot of time... a suggestion for you is...can you please do deathwing i know he was a titan and i know he was imprisoned inside azeroth but why did he want to destroy so soon?

[@Deregise]

Is illidan even technically dead? demons dont die they go back to the twisting nether, hes only half demon but still

[@EsotericSanity]

I thought he only was able to pour a few of the vials?!

[@iCarb0n]

Really cool! Thanks Pride

[@JesseTheAzerothian]

@burningsquash Psh, they should have been around since Vanilla, let alone BC.

[@TheBigMothman]

tx for awsome lore for noobs btw:) realy apretiate it:D sorry for bad english11

[@noodlesman12]

this may be true but they are not blood elfs. blood elfs have green eyes where as high elves have blue

[@IIlidanStormrage]

@OMFGcata Question: WHY DID IT TOOK YOU SO LONG TO MAKE THIS!?!? This is by far my favorite character in lore. I don't care about all those other idiots. I just wanna see Illidan. My episode.

[@IIlidanStormrage]

@TurianAgent The Arthas thing was Maiev's fault. The heros thing...Well, let's just say I layed down and let them take mah epic warglaives because I am not evil.

[@smileWertom12]

how is his B.A rating 10 and sargeras a 9?

[@RussellitoMayne]

And now I know and knowing is half the battle .

[@Noct343]

Other than their eye color, height, and the addiction, there's no difference.

[@Luxai]

The old story.... Two boys and a girl, they grow up together, say they're gonna be together forever... Then the world changes as they grow, old bonds are severed... Illidan may be a good example of a tragic anti-hero.

[@iMoD190]

@Alekfilms worldofwarcraft com has the story of how azeroth was created.

[@Noct343]

But what i would really like to see in WoW is a night elf warlock.

[@MrFueler]

I Looove the cc of this ^^

[@roninnder]

Sargeras is less of a bad ass than Illidan?

[@IIlidanStormrage]

@DominusVita That nub? Nah, I don't get owned as much as him.