The Story of Illidan Stormrage - Full Version 2024 [Lore]

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I slowly realized that almost the entire history of Warcraft and the saving of Azeroth happened because Tyrande turned Illidan down as a teenager.

[@phlwgames]

Lol is this a bot? Same comment was made 9 years ago

[@natenatenate10]

@@phlwgames vid is 13 days old though

[@oceanman2398]

@@natenatenate10 probably one of the previous videos

[@jayscheer5529]

Its tough to be turned down!Think she just wanted a little more of "her" space knowing Malfurion would be gone most of the time and Illidan would be there ALL the time!

[@darrelrinehart8769]

Congratulations

[@IsaiahWayne2104]

In Warcraft, Illidan is known as the Betrayer. In IRL, Illidan is one of... if not the most popular character in the Warcraft franchise.

[@DavidPachón8591]

There's no way Arthas is not the first.

[@thefarklenator4518]

@@DavidPachón8591id say he’s on par with arthas at this point or at least just as influential

[@DavidPachón8591]

@@thefarklenator4518 yeah, at least the second for sure.

[@Twistedmind_indeed]

Ehhmmm mby in your universe but i never liked paladins so Illidan > Arthas @@DavidPachón8591

[@ashoush85]

Many like him more than arthas , I'm one of them

[@tairbolgario538]

Illidan is my favorite character in WoW. Taking the dark path, knowing this is the dark path, in order to do the impossible and save the world regardless of the sacrifices. The fact he rejected the Light is basically admiting that he doesnt deserve redemption. He knows many of the things he did were wrong, but also necesary and he accepted it and took fate into his own hands. And that is what facinates me about him. How he took fate into his own hands. Despite Sargeras, the Light and the Void, illidan was in the end, his own man.

[@KnicksNYanks84]

Have you been shamed by society too?

[@aster4jaden]

That Thumbnail is Gold🥇🥇 But seriously, i'm very thankful to you I love listening to your Full Versions of Lore Videos.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Khadgar: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? Illidan: *smiles*

[@jeromevilleray3386]

I had sniffed Sargeras stone in powder , and its so cool man ! Khadgar : Ok dude, let me saw that ... Oooh yes, its a bomb ! Illidan : Nasal bomb ! (sorry for that, but its soo tempting)

[@warren1078]

@@jeromevilleray3386What in the fuck are you talking about dude

[@chrisaizen3678]

​@@warren1078he smoked too much of sargeras' powder that he can't articulate correctly anymore.

[@akajesusx]

"Do what you do best, and follow me." Flexes in Maiev so hard.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

The best way to describe the love triangle in the War of the Ancients trilogy. Illidan: I love Tyrande. Tyrande: I love Malfurion. Malfurion: I love trees. And I love Tyrande.

[@lemanruss22]

Illidan has always been my favourite character in Warcraft. It is fate that Legion made me start playing WoW and of course when I could, played a DH.

[@ReikaBirdVods]

As a long time fan of yours, and where I found my passion for lore in WoW, thank you for making this. Your channel is what I go to in order to touch up on my lore and tell it to others. I have a lot of new people coming to WoW, and it is hard for them to catch up on so much story, but stuff like this helps me give them info on the go as we play and I point them to you if they want the full story.

[@AvatarofHate]

Every time Ilidan was involved, it was a good expansion!

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Turalyon: We are blessed to be in your presence, once more, Xe'ra. Xe'ra: Yeah, cool. Now, where's Illidan?

[@GorehowlBeardhead]

Illidan - Make the most of it.

[@fiendish9474]

Had a brief Maiev moment there

[@jonscobey2212]

I personally don't think his story is over. He's too popular a character to end off like that, and with the prophecy, and knowing the next expansion is going to deal mostly with the void, there is still a chance the prophecy could be true.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Illidan: I AM MY SCARS!! Me: Oscar worthy acting.

[@k3ndo751]

This cutscene gave me goosebumps and does so everytime I watch it.

[@renato0013]

@@k3ndo751 I think it's the best cutscene in the game so far.

[@myself2noone]

Me: Be careful not to cut yourself on that edge.

[@Kyroko]

Love this. I’ve watched the previous one so many times. I can’t wait to watch this over and over again.

[@deathknight3252]

Love that you made a second lore of illidan stormrage

[@siriusbizniss]

Guy literally just nuked a Naru, and Turalyon thinks he can do something with a sword.😅😅

[@Triginhil]

Made him bleed his own blood though

[@Linus1871]

Paladins man 🤡

[@GalaxyNewsTelevision]

Turalyon is basically Warcrafts Doomslayer so I'd say he got off lightly

[@jessyup1368]

I love the flavor text in the closed captioning. It's great for both screen readers and cheeky commentary.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

If Illidan had stayed on Azeroth in Legion, then he would've hunted down and executed Sylvanas for Tyrande.

[@RyanMcCready-e3h]

Women ☕️

[@QueenMeowTigeress]

agree

[@murciuss9409]

Been listening to these lore stories to fall asleep to and it has been a blessing❤

[@NetherlordAxenrot]

Finally, Lord Illidan… I am prepared! 🤘🔥

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Me too.

[@Nishinga.]

Your talent of storytelling is absolutely incredible. The editing and atmosphere you create is one of a kind Thank you so much for providing such quality content man.

[@TheDocsaa]

thank you so much for these updated lore videos!!!!

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Illidan is known as the Betrayer, when in reality... he's the one who gets betrayed. A lot.

[@OvidiusPrime]

Illidan deserves to be happy. To be loved.

[@sdnw1840]

Illidan x Maiev is the ship we need.

[@hv97]

I'd give him all the love in the world 🥺

[@kapitan19969838]

Illidan x hv97 is the ship we need! ❤

[@michaeltingen1076]

Wonderful video! Illidan was always amazing, great job showing a true lore dive

[@DarimWoW]

God-tier Narration right here. W

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

So in reality, he's actually a flawed hero who had the best intentions for everyone but as always... gets viewed as a monster.

[@DavidPachón8591]

That's a retcon.

[@MStorebra]

He gets viewed as a monster because he was a monster. Good intentions or not. Just play the his storyline in Legion to watch him slaughter his fellow nelfs so they would not get killed by demons... shrugs. He is a legendary npc and one of the most iconic npcs. He is NOT a GOOD one. Never been.

[@NaThAncient]

"Frostmourne vs the twinblades with a cute panda face on it" 😆

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

"You are not prepared!" *- Illidan Stormrage*

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Given how long it's been since I've watched your early parts of Illidan's story. I'll gladly watch this! Thanks, Nobbel87!

[@phoenix316bub]

Illidan is forever my favorite warcraft character. And I will never forgive Blizzard for having Arthas, a weakened regular human beat him, After he got the skull of Gul'Dan making him practically a demi god. Illidan should have destroyed him within a blink of an eye. I'll never get over this horrible decision. Like Mike Tyson fighting an infant, and the infant wins? Sure....

[@lewi142]

Legion was such a fantastic expansion, I miss it so much. So very rich with lore and riddled with characters we loved. It's sad to see the legion story finally over... The story ended there for me.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I actually loved the scene when Illidan rejected the light and destroyed Xe'ra. It tells me that he is his own person and that he does not rely on, nor believe in prophecies. He made many mistakes and he does what he can to move forward.

[@AndrewATP]

Your name is fitting

[@ttoastt]

I would like to see a return from Illidan and an update on Sargeras with the world soul saga and the return of the titans, as well as whatever iridikron is up to in the void I think if they keep their story telling promises with the new expansions we will see some cool conclusions to the story from Legion :D

[@kylep4991]

"The Circle Is Now Complete." at the end of the Illidan quest haunts me. I cant help but think that's a reference to Starwars epic line and Illidan is going to live up to his name as The Betrayer.

[@HavocR24]

3:15 Illidan had amber eyes "unlike" his brother. But they're both clearly seen here in the video that they BOTH have amber eyes...

[@Nobbel87]

Born with - Mafurion later got them golden eyes through: "While Malfurion was born with silver eyes, unlike his brother Illidan who had golden eyes signifying strong druidic potential, his eyes eventually acquired a golden incandescence, as his "wholehearted dedication" to the noble path of Cenarius gave him a power and skill far beyond most druids."

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I wished that Malfurion and Tyrande reunited with Illidan in Legion, one last time.

[@jessicaavery1080]

I just hate when you pass on his messages to them, they refuse to forgive him and still talk smack. Made me really dislike both

[@QueenMeowTigeress]

@@jessicaavery1080 i did the "WTF face in rl looking at the screen"

[@myself2noone]

​@@jessicaavery1080Good. Somone needs to be rational.

[@SaturnSeraphim]

Thank you for making these videos!!!

[@reegprod]

The illidan story points so many thing in the warcraft lore. If you are wanted to deep down into it. You can start with illidan story. Watch this video and search that you dont know much more about it and complete the pieces the puzzle. This video can be the board of main story of warcraft.

[@eggbeater55]

What aoways struck me as odd in Illidans story, is how Tyrande just straight up axed two of his guards to set him free and nobody gives a fuck. Like she can just kill people and it's okay?

[@khebre6032]

Are you talking about Maiev's Relationship with Tyrande?

[@eggbeater55]

@@khebre6032 No, I'm talking about how Tyrande killed the two guards responsible for Illidan, while Maiev was absent. And how there were no consequences whatsoever

[@khebre6032]

@@eggbeater55 im kinda confused considering I don't play WoW and didn't finish this video either, but i don't remember Tyrande killing only two Watchers(Maiev's Prison Guards) there were alot she killed however Maiev kinda wanted to leave Tyrande to her death which she was saved by Furion and Illidan, and later in WoW Maiev Forgives her

[@eggbeater55]

@@khebre6032 I'm referring specifically to when Tyrande releases Illidan to get hos help to fight against the demons. There she kills the two wardens, who are guarding Illidan. I think Maiev leaving Tyrande to her fate later on is more due to Maievs obsession with Illidan, and not as a punishment for the slaying of tje guards

[@khebre6032]

@@eggbeater55 I don't know man, but look at Sylvanas for example she got rewarded for committing a genocide and other war crimes

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Maiev Shadowsong: Why do you trust Illidan more than you trust me? He's killed our own people and he's worked with the Burning Legion! Malfurion: Because, Illidan has never lied to me. Maiev Shadowsong:

[@Pakulia]

HA [mic drop]

[@BrewmasterAdaryn]

I have to admit I never really liked the character much, until the rejection of the gift. He was shown to be really badass. Hopefully Malfurion ingame gets the same treatment, he was great in the trailer (terror of darkshore) but a bit of a (sleeping) non entity ingame.

[@Pakulia]

Best character in Warcraft imo

[@codysing1223]

That thumbnail! Yes sir!!! TyrandeXillidan

[@Amadeo790]

When? All I saw is contempt.

[@tristinklipp4993]

Illidan deserves better than her tbh

[@codysing1223]

@@tristinklipp4993 did you read war of the ancients? It's still on my shelf. There is no other than Tyrande.

[@wuzittooya]

​@@codysing1223 Except she made her choice and made it known several times.

[@Project_odd]

doing "moments of reflection" the final quest where you bring the crystal. If you go as a demon hunter you get extra text from both malfury and tyrande.

[@drunkenfish6274]

Thank you for this history. Well done.

[@DmDrae]

I enjoyed the War of the Ancients trilogy immensely. Highly encourage you read it.

[@blackblade99009]

i kind of have to laugh at the lore sometimes because it tries so hard to say illidan was a dick to his brother but most every interaction between the two we have seen is malfurion being a bigger dick than illidan.

[@aoife-oh9si]

i think illidan's story is perfect and complete, i don't really want him to do anything other than torment sargeras for eternity. it's a fitting punishment for his horrible crimes while also allowing him to punish sargeras as much as he wants, which is a much better fate for illidan than what was originally sentenced to him by malfurion

[@Roachehh]

Legion was truly peak wow storytelling don't care what anybody says!

[@Funkyent]

Why is malfurion referred to as Furion in warcraft 3?

[@Zitadelle_der_Raben]

what a journey Thank you !

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Illidan is that kind of guy who would go the extra mile for those he care about.

[@krismeyer2319]

Just in time for bedtime ❤

[@Barsee23]

and now illidan will make a return to the story in the last titan expansion along with sargeras and the video must be updated again.......

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Imagine if we come across an Illidan sized hole in the ground later in the War Within just to see Illidan standing over a large cliff wings spread and screamed, "I was evicted. Can I stay at your home for a while?" 😅

[@noulqt]

Amazing work ;-)

[@hv97]

I hope we get to see him again soon 🖤

[@Fleato]

30:35 little did we know, 20 years later, that ability would define a game mode that didnt even exist yet.... mythic+

[@sepehrsaleh512]

lord illidan knows the way

[@itsAniQ]

2:23:12 those lines hit hard. Even after all the good that illidan has done for his people and Azeroth, malfurion and tyrande still are not able to accept him as a hero and a champion. That’s an L to both of them.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Illidan and Malfurion has the worst twin sibling bond.

[@Michael-bn1oi]

So many fucking commemts

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I liked Illidan the moment I saw him in Warcraft 3.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Illidan: *breaks out of prison* Maiev: I feel... a disturbance!

[@marcusblackwell2372]

In The Light. Oh wait, wrong faction

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

"MY DESTINY IS MY OWN!!!" Me: Legendary.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

If Illidan stayed on Azeroth, there wouldn't be no Horde left. Because Illidan would've massacred them.

[@spriggs_fm]

Tyrande and Malfurion can't say shit about Illidan after the "Night Warrior" thing

[@Alpha_Digamma]

He may not be the hero the Night Elves deserve, but he is the hero Azeroth needs.

[@miguelherrera7391]

I’ve always said as a new player that I’d love to watch updated lore stories for my favorite characters yet it’s so difficult sometimes. Thank you so much for these and I look forward to the ones you do next 🫶🏼

[@nicolaschreiner5435]

Illidan is the perfect excample for: "the opposite of doing good, is meaning well" Dont get me wrong Illidan is one of the best characters in Warcrafts history, but fcking hell is he a bloody psychopath

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

It pained me to fight Illidan in the Burning Crusade.

[@xxDrain]

Ain't nobody more self-righteous than the Naaru.

[@CokeIstDerMan]

Does anyone know what the name of the song when illidan says hes staying Because the hunter is nothing without the hunt? I dont think its in the legion soundtrack

[@HaalvarBrandGoods]

Wonder if the Vindicar is still in service of the Alliance fleet

[@Kalo1192]

Amazing video

[@Casipai11]

Illidan‘s example teaches us how destructive simping can be

[@faroefaxi]

it is funny that thanks to Lord Illadin the Night elfs got all of these blessings but what do they do emprison him. And branding him the Betrayer. But he is their savor

[@DavidPachón8591]

If you read The war of the ancients you will know why he's seen like that.

[@jayscheer5529]

This was fun! I did not play past Panda land so was cool to see what has happened since. Saying NO to being reshaped was sooo Illidan. Glad they did a redemption arc for him. Not that he really needed one for he was the unsung Hero. Sargarus could use a redemption arc.

[@philipdavenport3403]

Interesting thought. Anduin is the true child of light and shadow

[@idk-xo1gr]

😮😢

[@Linus1871]

Thats what they gonna do probably. They need to turn him into some kind of void Paladin.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

The Thumbnail Illidan: *smiles* Malfurion: In your dreams!

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Illidan: I am the chosen one! Cenarius: I missed the part where that's my problem.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I've waited years for this!

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I was really happy when Illidan killed Varian's killer. Gul'Dan.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Nobbel87, Can you do an update on Arthas or Uther?

[@biagaroiu]

this dialogue with the naaru at 1:31:00 makes me wonder if illidan will return to aid us against xalatath, since the naaru says the void is the greater enemy and that illidan will be a weapon against it 👀 a girl can dream, at least

[@bradveach4832]

Keep his love. And his scars. He is the teacher of sacrifice.

[@bradveach4832]

Ps beautiful ending by the lake

[@geektarded]

FYI, unless Ronan is Puerto Rican there’s no reason to roll the R’s. Every time you roll the R’s it breaks the whole feel and atmosphere of the story and pulls us all back into high school Spanish class. Other than that, you did an amazing job of presenting the lore. Kudos! ❤

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

All Illidan wanted was enough power and magic to protect his people and Tyrande. Is that too much to ask?

[@pallieterwow]

what are weapon you wielding in the part where Vellen questions Illidan 2:08:00 - 2:09:00

[@GorehowlBeardhead]

'While Turalyon (like Xe'ra) is in pieces' Lmao

[@KageNoTenshi]

But it has changed illidan, two things define illidan’s character before, the lust for power and the love for tyrande, neither were really shown during that new story, now it’s about freedom and destiny? He again and again chose to be addicted and bond to power and magic, and someone made a good point it wasn’t even for his people, because if tyrande were to actually went dark and decided to go against the nightelfs instead, we can see illidan’s choice would be helping her

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Whiever created Illidan needs a raise.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

The Night Elves took life sentence to a whole new level, because they imprisoned Illidan for ten thousand years.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

When mom says one more video before bedtime. 😂

[@MasterO0gway]

Illidan story is better than lich king's 🤷👌

[@KageNoTenshi]

I never understood why illidan keeps getting whitewashed and redeem when he made conscious choices, but arthus must be condemned and call bad guys by everyone when he was tricked and deceived into losing his soul and Conscience

[@ThorSonOfOdin85]

at 5:00 what quest was that i do not recall it i only rembeber it was in legion. can anyone help me out pls?

[@aaronburnett1131]

Yes this is some of the final quests you do o nthe vindikar. It is part of illidand back story on when the first time he used fel energy to save us. He was the leader of an army that was getting smoked and he would sacrifice earth group of 5s ley energy to make himself stronger. Really cool backstory

[@Nobbel87]

That's from the Lights heart questline currently given by Khadgar in Legion dalaran. Don't know if there's any pre requirements, but this is the quest: A falling star www.wowhead.com/quest=44009/a-falling-star

[@shimapan7718]

I hope Illidan never comes back. At this point i have no faith in blizzard. They would ruin him

[@nguyentuition1092]

I really wished the rest of the night elf cast accompanied us in suramar thru argus

[@Offbreed309]

Best retcon ever.