The Story of Shadows of Argus, Patch 7.3 - Part 1 [Lore]

The pillars of creation have been used to seal the rift at the Tomb of Sargeras, but Illidan knows that our war with the Legion will never end unless we take the battle to them. With the Sargerite keystone, he opens a rift in reality making it a whole lot easier to get to Argus. The hour is upon us, we must make a stand... I hope you'll enjoy!
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[@MegaChickenfish]

"cleonk, cleonk, cleonk, ooh look at me. I'm Illidan, swoon." _I love you, anonymous subtitle writer._

[@captaincokecan]

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[@captainl-ron4068]

Captain Cokecan a fellow British captain?

[@Nobbel87]

Let me invade your dreams...

[@Johkah]

come to america, its 8:30 when you made your comment, in EST atleast

[@Werewolfsable]

Nobbel is the true emerald nightmare!

[@benjaminmccoy8338]

even better bring him to nya'lotha he will never wake

[@Deathflare56]

"You are right Illidan." Next week, Nobbel will tell the story of how Illidan became obsessed with becoming Velen's friend, when he finally heard recognition from someone on Azeroth.

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

Eridyn 5 bucks say he'll save the world and get shit for it in return once again. Strange, my keyboard autocorrected "he'll" to "hell".

[@JamesTheCelestial]

You're not wrong

[@AsumaCC]

Thanks Nobbel! That's what I was waiting for, love that you list every single detail and make things look much more interesting!

[@malphasblackwing420]

Nobbel87 is my favorite KZbinr every video he makes is just PERFECT!

[@TarryDruid]

16:48, Grats on the hidden holy artifact appearance dude XD

[@TarryDruid]

To get the hidden Holy Artifact appearance for paladin, you have to kill demons (originally just from Faronaar or Felsoul Hold) and it's a rare drop. At the timestamp I stated, he actually gets the hidden appearance from the guy he kills.

[@MegaDzEL]

When i first read those Looney Doomsday guys pamphlet and Saw "Sargeras Did nothing Wrong" I laughed harder than ever before.

[@Master13961]

Lord Illidan knows the way

[@johanneshjortshj8646]

He knows HIS way and damn the consequences.

[@ShadowFri3nd]

hey as long it works...

[@johanneshjortshj8646]

Yoshitsune Cr Oh yeah? Illidan is the type of person who will stand victoriously alone among the ashes of the Burning legion AND all of Azeroth. If someone asks him "Was it worth it?" He will answer unhesitatingly "Yes". Why fight if it means discarding everything you fight FOR?.

[@thomasdgfhf5524]

I AM MY SCARS

[@cxfxcdude]

Thomas dgfhf TOO SOON EXECUTUS. You must wait untill next week

[@Nerazmus]

That's a spoiler for next week

[@mimos9165]

I'm the only one that feels Nobbel doesn't get paid enough?

[@obi289]

Mimos 91 we need to help him grow! spread the word and like every video ^.^ I see 3.3k views and 350 likes. It doesn't cost us anything to leave a like. Gotta support the content we love! :D

[@strykerten560]

He has a patreon, if you think the videos are worth more, you can always donate a few dollars a month ^_^

[@petrutjoga8646]

This story came out 3 weeks ago, i think it's enough for this delay :)

[@RaulVasile]

Really? For being late with 3 weeks you think he doesn't deserve appreciation? He has to do some digging before, put stories together, get infos, etc. He's not jumping in front of the microphone and starts speaking.

[@danielhammer619]

are you asking a question or stating a fact? its hard to tell.

[@osirisgem]

Hey. I have said it before , and I'll say it again here and now, I am so glad to see you getting back to lore. You are a true loremaster. Love everything you do.

[@loremastersolaric3638]

Thank you. I've been trying to avoid spoilers for weeks now. A patch I've been looking forward to for years and schoolwork prevents me from playing. You make it possible to keep up with the lore. Thank you!

[@1fstblu]

Nobbel, I just want to thank you for this, being deployed and not being able to play, being able to watch and listen keeps me in the loop! I appreciate it :D

[@kyogery8927]

One of my favorite cutscenes, from 4:36 to 7:41. Every time I see it, I am glued to my screen. Love this video Nobbel, Been watching for a long time now. Keep it up!!

[@myths_and_Legend]

Nobbel you made my week with this video, and at the same time you end it all too soon.

[@Subject75]

Too soon Executus.

[@shadowsofglory]

Nothing better than coming home from work to a new Nobbel video on a Monday evening. Thank you so much for making these!

[@TheMisleduser]

I watch your videos and thinking damn it I want to play but then the video ends and I'm like nah fuck it. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the lore Nobbel

[@jasperhighwind6119]

Gonna tell you, Nobbel-broseph, I have avoided watching anyone else's videos on patch 3.1 to hear your soothing baritone overture add important details and tidbits to Legion; from one gamer to another, thank you!

[@RileyRivalle2]

Patch 7.3*

[@permeus2nd]

0:41 I love the goblins that are at the other bank in Del. 5:07 illidan really needs to stop taking good guy lessons from Snape.

[@MagicMaster667]

Ooooh~ OwO How I've been looking forward to this. :3

[@goldenmagicarp7583]

Noo! Tha cliffhanger, fantastic work as always Nobbel!

[@maggimaster]

damn it nobbel you just had to cut out that cinematic

[@drakeon6681]

maggimaster I know right

[@catchupichu]

He'll show it in the next part

[@MegaChickenfish]

You noticing the innkeeper is the leader of the Aldor from Outland is a nice touch I never would've remembered. Wow, the whole draenei people really came together for this one.

[@lightborn7113]

Grats on the silver hand hidden artifact appearance XD @nobbel87

[@bornalive91]

I'm really glad you released these videos my computer died and it doesn't look like I'm going to able to get a new one anytime soon probably not until mid expansion of the next expansion and I don't want to miss the story so thank you Noble for what you do

[@christofferjakob4386]

Just wanted to say thank you for once cuz you are literally the only reason i started to even get near the whole Universe of WoW And just so I said it at least once Thank you Dude youre amazing

[@tommymuggus1221]

Thanks Nobbel! I've stopped playing but I love the story! Keep up the good work, I look forward to what will happen!

[@k01dsv]

You just know someone makes quality content when you know all the lore, you've played through all the content that is explained in the video, yet you watch it anyway :)

[@ladyofthedrgns]

I love getting to see the alliance side of the campaign for Argus. I really thank you for it! What upset me about the Horde side of the whole storyline was the sheer lack thereof. Could it be just me though? I was left at the end of the whole thing asking," Where the hell is Sylvanus?"

[@catchupichu]

Yep, I'm Horde-player and I've been wondering that too, like she could either be forging an evil plan against the Alliance or she is trying to protect Azeroth with the rest of the Horde. I dunno

[@badgermcwaffles4834]

So far i've enjoyed most-to all of legion, this included, immensely. I wish they played up sylvanas and greymane more but now that alleria is back we'll see how that all plays out too. Lots to look forward too!

[@nickmillet1]

not that we need another old world revamp, but I'd like to see argus being that close having an effect on the ocean tides on azeroth.

[@gallifreyaninquisition4672]

Okay take the portal as if it were a screen not allowing gravitational forces to proceed through the portal, meaning also if you look at the portal from azeroths side and were to travel to the edge of it then it would look like azteroths is in it's own space like Argus is on it's own side now to put this in lay man's terms...magic

[@Kikeron]

I always wait for your lore videos! :) Excellent as always!

[@kimaclaret]

Yes! I just finished the Argus quests, but I've been waiting for this one!

[@llAnonymousll424]

Oh boy, another quality Nobbel video fresh off the press!

[@Grenadeking123]

I'm looking so forward to seeing Sylvannas meet her sisters again the the conversation they will have should be interesting

[@catchupichu]

That'll make a good drama-show

[@MrOberon22]

I love his story-telling, he's got a voice you could listen to for hours. No homo.

[@Sinful5hadow]

Didn't even notice that there were doomsayers, man I'm out of the loop. Thanks for the video man!

[@Ash-qd2ke]

Captain Fareeya's Horns 😍

[@Myurridthaekish]

DrowsyTaurus captain BAEreeya

[@ciscogarrido6183]

21:00 "Ah, a secret tunnel, that's how your kin survived!" "Yes, this secret tunnel let us hid and adapt, in the shadows, away from everything, no one knows about it, because its so secret, so secret, no one... *xXxDaekSephirotxXx rides out of the tunnel as the chieftan is opening it* ...let's just get inside, shall we?"

[@Zax557]

2:17 "We will soon see if the Horde heeds Bellend's call..." CAN'T UNHEAR

[@StormsparkPegasus]

Warlock magics melded with red pox made broken yes. But it was primarily fel. Keep in mind, the Draenei had the blessing of the Naaru, while the ones that stayed behind on Argus did not. On Argus they were suggested to constant fel.

[@MegaChickenfish]

I love the character interactions. From Illidan's sass to Velen's "warm reception" coming home. Velen: Oh it's you, I haven't seen you in forever! Krokuul leader: * bitchslap * YOU LEFT US TO DIE!

[@NickqtGaming]

Your passion for the story is inspiring!

[@panosbaxevanos788]

Little late in the delivery, but I don't blame you. You're probably having a ton of fun on Argus too :)!

[@JoseSoulitario]

i'm not sure why but i really like the cutscene between velen and illidan. we see a lot of major characters talking to each other but something about this one gives a stronger feel to it.

[@felpancake1925]

You got that cheeky little holy paladin appearance xD

[@LordFakeGodz]

DAMN IT, did you stopped when the best part about to start? GOD DAMN IT, the tease!

[@MegaChickenfish]

This is helping me catch small details I only notice in hindsight. "Alleria was still....under guard" he's referring to her imprisonment! What will people think when they find out what she's done since? I'm hoping you also catch some of those smaller mini character interactions aboard the Vindicaar. I found a few but I had to have missed some.

[@brycecramer9964]

Arator: "Mom! Dad! I finally get to see you after all this time!" Turalyon: "Yes, hello son! Anyway, back to fighting the legion!"

[@supersandman86]

The interesting about the whole invasion is not many of the horde have turned up. Understandable about Sylvanas, most likely afraid at what Alleria might say about her current status, same can be said for Thrall as the hatred for the orcs still lingers, and of course the darkspears due to the long term battle between the high elves and trolls. Guess that would leave Taurens considering they are sunwalkers and would associate with the army of the light.

[@RileyRivalle2]

The Darkspear have no association with the war between the Amani and Quel'thalas. You'll notice that besides Velen and Alleria's lost family there isn't much Alliance representation either. Both the Alliance and the Horde are kind of laying low as many of their forces have instead joined the class orders for this war, and the rest are occupied with defending their lands as the Legion still continuously invades Azeroth.

[@hichemmenade4354]

your work is amazing, can't wait for the second part you just cut it at the best moment D:

[@ZeRandomZ]

Ah, Illidan will finally become the Child of Light he always meant to be! In the next video, I am hoping to see a light fused USB powered Illidan flowing against the legion and the void lords - power given to him by the naru! WHAT CAN POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

[@Mitzarin]

Cause Why Not I REJECT THE POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#!

[@BigHeadClan]

7 beer and a bottle of wine into to the night, am I prepared?

[@boskabuha2593]

Finaly man thanks i really wanted to see the rest

[@ukaszczamara6345]

i love you Nobbel.Keep providing me with more such amazing videos please :)

[@1Kapuchu100]

Here's a thought, the prophecy says "Child of Light and Shadow." It MIGHT have fit Illidan, given that he's sort of a mix of good guy and bad guy, but there's another that it might allude to as well. Illidan never tapped into Void/Shadow magic, that we are aware of. His was Arcane and Fel. But Alleria dabbled in the Void, and she also has several ties to the theme of "Light": A part of the Army of the Light and being High Elf (Sun Well, y'know). She also has a very strong sense of justice and righteousness, even if she is vicious and lets her temper get the best of her (Trolls and Orcs...). I just struck me that, thematic wise, Alleria actually fits the bill better than Illidan does.

[@mimos9165]

No! You can't ruin our expectation of our little edge lord wich somehow look badass! No i refuse that!!!

[@snowwolfsabertooth]

Ahhh! The suspense! Even though I already know what happens. But why do you torture us Nobbel, why?

[@obi289]

Was anxiously waiting for this ^.^

[@ryanharris7891]

I don't know about you Nobbel but i think Argus is fcking awesome, every time i log on i look forward to going to argus again.

[@josecostarosa2526]

Hi Nobbel, I´m a very big fan of WoW´s lore and I really like your videos, especially those on fun topics like future zones, and places to visit in future expansions. I remember you discussing the oposite side of Azeroth and how we haven´t really seen or heard much about it, apart from stories of people venturing there and not being seen ever again. After standing at the tip of Vindicaar a few times, to watch Azeroth, I started to notice that the planet is actually rotating and that you can actually see the continents and the maelstrom as the planet goes around. I wonder if it´s possible to see in game if there are any land masses on the opposite side of the planet, if so, maybe as an easter egg or maybe blizzard hinting something. Sorry for the longggg comment but only now I made the connection mentioned above and although I haven´t looked into it because like I said. only noticed it now, I thought it would be an interesting topic to share with everyone anyways. Cheers!

[@wyveres]

that transition between azeroth and argus.

[@SonicTheHedgehog17]

Aaaand let the epicness begin. Argus has some of the best music in the game and I welcome the challenge from rare mobs and Invasion bosses. So far, only one thing annoys me... Demonic Spiders.

[@brycecramer9964]

Illidan: "Sacrifices must be made to fight the legion! ...How could you sacrifice your people prophet?!"

[@tidusrodriguez5096]

Muy gracias, Señor Nobbel.

[@connor8458]

That part about sylvanas breaks my heart.😭😭😢

[@ranchmang]

I dislike Vereesa and Alleria tho, pretty much most of the Alliance are racist cunts especially those 2.

[@firepaw74]

Vereesa also responsible for turning Sylvanas even more evil. Remember her betrayal in the "War crimes"?

[@monkpawfire]

her what? lol

[@TakezoMusashi]

Betrayal that she didn't want herself and her children to become undead and suffer eternal suffering? Yeah, that's the least she could've done..

[@Myurridthaekish]

"Her heart is a crater, and we have filled it"

[@ErikWarhammer]

My guess why Turalyon lives this long, Xe'ra... Turned him into a Primaris Space Marine. (Waits for the triggering to begin)

[@_Lanstus_]

THE CLIFFHANGER.... DAMN YOUUUUU!!!!

[@RenanSalles]

Lost Edicts of the Watcher at 16:47 nice!

[@Alphask1]

i can't wait to see the windrunner sisters sit and talk together. i wonder how you feel about this nobbel87

[@archon95-77]

Nobbel, do you also think the Child of Light and Shadow could be none other than ARATOR? Also, great vid! I just can't wait for next week. So have fun on Argus, and until next time! ;)

[@jonweaver2696]

Hey nobbel, do you think that the 5 keys referenced in Il'gynoths prophecy may be the titan souls?

[@Nerazmus]

I'll translate it to you. "Five pillars of creation, that Odin will use in an attempt to kill us, but he will free us instead."

[@jonweaver2696]

Thanks, cause considering how their souls glow and what not and they are more or less known to exists by the old gods I figured that since I didnt see anyone talking about it that maybe I should bring it up.

[@brendanSD]

Oh man... ended right where it's about to get good!

[@MyViolador]

If you are a holy priest , Turalyon says something about you wielding Tuure.

[@yuhnei3177]

And if you're a marksmanship hunter, Alleria has a couple lines of dialogue about the bow

[@TheFsalazar23]

I wanna be a fly in the wall when that conversation about sylvanas..

[@johnmarston1109]

I was wondering where you went haah thanks for the quality content good sir

[@ianplunkett7104]

Who's going to end up leading the charge against the void lords? I can see two possible characters: Wrathion or Anduin. I can see Wrathion fighting the Void Lords as a way to get revenge for what they did to his father and a way to cleanse the earth of the Old Gods. I can see Anduin doing it more to fulfill the prophecy surrounding him.

[@mustafaer1086]

The subtitles are hilarious. I lost it on Attack on Titan here we go :D

[@jimjamaj]

MY PROPHET HAS DELIVERED ALL HAIL PROPHET NOBBEL LORD OF LORE AND KNOWLEDGE!!!!

[@Raku_Shiratori]

Nobbel, its not said anywhere but it is highly speculated by people. The light has given people longer lasting lives, paladins live longer then most people when it comes to old age thanks to the light and as a result people believe that Turalyon has something called the Blessing of X'era. A blessing from a prime Naaru that allows someone of Turalyons race who normally lives for about 100 years, to live for thousands even tens of thousands. This way he could spend each day of his life battling the endless void, and also spend it with Alleria.

[@dingdong5737]

Brady™ If some random elf can live for thousands of years, why shouldn't someone of Turalyon's level live for even longer?

[@RileyRivalle2]

+Ding Dong Because humans and elves are different things with different lifespans...

[@dingdong5737]

The elves were granted immortality by the aspects. But compared to the LIght,Void and Fel they are nothing. So Turalyon who is so strongly blessed with the LIght should have immortality.

[@RileyRivalle2]

Then there's no reason for a comparison between Turalyon and "some random elf", since you already know they are different circumstances. By the way; titanic powers, and therefore dragon aspect powers, are attributed to Arcane.

[@dingdong5737]

What I was trying to say was that immortality is not something inherent to a mortal race(i.e. elves,humans...etc) but is given by higher powers,so everyone can be immortal and the race does not matter.

[@Metallica1352]

This may be a far fetch, but during Illidan's Rejection cutscene, after Illidan kills Xe'ra, you can see Turalyon's eyes going from bright yellow to brown, as well as yelling "You have doomed us all!" to Illidan. It may hint that Xe'ra has been the one giving Turalyon immortality, and perhaps others as well. So the Light keeping them alive doesn't seem like a bad thing to assume, although as I said, my points may be far fetched

[@LHDmaster]

I hope they develop Lothraxion more!

[@catchupichu]

Yup, he's one of the most interesting new characters, since we haven't seen a Light-infused Nathezim before

[@3arendel]

To make the "TH"-sound, put your toungue in between your front teeth and pull it back. The "D" sound is made from pressing your tongue to the palate.

[@Nyghtking]

I find it funny that Valen said "You have no idea what i've sacrificed for my people" when the same could be said for Illiden, people are only just understanding everything he did and everything he gave up for his people and the world as a whole.

[@KisiroKitsune]

Lord Illidan knows the way.

[@nagashtheundyingking4404]

gotta love Illidan for saying that blind faith is stupid which i can relate to him in some ways

[@TheLineCutter]

I know when this guy still had 60k subs(subbed that long ago). Yeey for me fellow dutchman!

[@793Force]

Time to get that creative director spot at Team 2

[@ASNS117Zero]

Argus actually really made me like Velen.

[@kokorochacarero8003]

3:21 Stay behind Braum!

[@Johan_Steffensen]

the definition of quality

[@senpaipugs]

Ofc i got the shadows of argus ad before this

[@AbusiveCactus]

Where are Sylvanas, Tyrande, Malfurion, and Khadgar?

[@RileyRivalle2]

Khadgar is there. I suppose the others are busy defending Azeroth from the continuous Legion invasions.

[@AnubiasDudeX]

Khadgar is actually on the lower part of the ship (by the crystals powering the weapons) he's standing next to aethas

[@GnaTeX]

ofc best part for next week... you cruel monster! D:

[@TheMegalolness]

But where is the Horde?

[@Nerazmus]

Doing the important job as always - clearing the Azeroth of Legion filth.

[@ivandimitrov1057]

They play catch while the Alliance does all the heavy lifting as usual... invading the Burning Legion home world!

[@catchupichu]

That is also my question. Where the heck is the Horde anyway? I guess they are "protecting Azeroth" while Alliance mainly focuses on Argus

[@wrath2501]

THEY'RE AT HOME! WASHING THEIR TIGHTS! thumbs up if you get this.

[@Phat_man]

i cant wait for more please feed me more lore!

[@JackRabbington]

Nobbel, do you think that we'll be able to play as broken draenei soon? Maybe next epansion already? It would be cool if we could either play Draenei or Broken. Maybe Fel Orcs and normal Orcs. And so on... that would be soo cool.

[@justfallen3040]

I have a question about alleria how has she survived this long away from the Sunwell shouldn't she be wretched right now

[@Nerazmus]

Well, Light and also Void. + The Nether is filled with arcane anyway.

[@HiddenEvilStudios]

Alleria is a High Elf, not a Blood Elf. Thus, no addiction to magic.

[@ninaloveray]

Alexaeus Both High elves and blood elves were addicted to magic but Blood elves were to addicted to fight their addiction like the High elves.

[@Lorkanthal]

plus they can also draw the magic they need from other types. just look to the BE paladins using the light from the naru to sustain themselves before they realized the truth of things/reignited the light well as a holy fount of power.

[@ChaosPages]

So a couple things: 1) Gratz on your hidden HPally appearance. 2) The timeless Nether thing literally has no point in practice or concept even other to be slightly annoying considering some ahole at Blizzard actually spent time writing that instead of something else more important like idk anything. The only reason I can see is it allows everyone's two favorite small time obscure characters to be founding members of the army of the light-- which doesn't make sense considering there are eredar in the army and we know that sargeras came to argus well over a thousand years ago, at which point the eredar would have joined the legion, velen, hatuun, or the army. So this plot point actually doesn't mean anything other than to be annoying. 3) It's very funny to me that the official description of the army of the light is races who's planets were conquered by the legion banding together to fight demons... and literally the army consists of twenty million eredar, one elf and one human. Lol-- it's okay because blizzard would have to make a shit ton of unnecessary new models for this one patch, which would be a waste of time, so it's a forgivable offense because mechanics always win over lore. Still funny tho

[@catchupichu]

The real question in all of this is: where the heck is The Horde? Sylvanas? Thrall? Not even Bloodhoof's Boy? And as an edit: SPOILERS FOR SEAT OF TRIUMVIRATE! When Alleria get's infused with the Void, she gets her new Shadowform and it's powers, and Turalyon is a light-infused paladin, so isn't it more likely that Arator is the prophecy's Son of Light and Shadow, since that is literally what he is now (and Illidan pretty much said "F### the prophecy" so it won't be him + there's the datamined information that Illidan will be the Jailer of Sargeras, so yeah, that's it :D

[@thatguy2366]

Hey Nobbel, you said that Argus was the homeworld of the Legion but my understanding that it was just the closest local home/outpost of the Legion? Is that wrong?