As we prepare for the upcoming expansion The War Within, it’s crucial to understand the key characters that will shape this new chapter. One such character is Alleria Windrunner.
Who is Alleria Windrunner?
- Background: Alleria is the eldest of the three Windrunner sisters, which includes Sylvanas and Vereesa. She was born in Silvermoon and trained to become the Ranger-General, following in her mother Lireesa’s footsteps.
- Role in the Second War: As a ranger-captain of Silvermoon, Alleria led her forces under the Alliance of Lordaeron during the Second War, fighting valiantly against the Horde.
- Family: Alleria formed a relationship with the human paladin Turalyon, which led to the birth of their son, Arator Windrunner, one of the few known half-elves in the Warcraft universe.
How Did Alleria Windrunner Become a Void Elf?
- Disappearance: After the Second War, Alleria and Turalyon ventured into the orc homeworld but disappeared when the Dark Portal was destroyed. They were missing from Azeroth for many years.
- Transformation: During her time away, Alleria became infected by the Void on a corrupted planet. She learned to harness these powers, despite opposition from some allies, particularly Xe’ra, a Naaru who aims to safeguard the universe from the Void’s influence.
Background on Void Elves:
- Origin: Void Elves were originally High Elves who were transformed by the Void’s dark powers. This transformation grants them formidable abilities but also comes with significant risks, such as the potential for corruption.
- Significance: Void Elves play a crucial role in the Warcraft universe, serving as a bridge between the Light and the Void. Their unique powers make them valuable allies but also subjects of suspicion and mistrust among other factions.
Alleria Windrunner’s Role in The War Within:
- Visions of the World Soul: In The War Within cinematic, we see Thrall and Anduin discussing hearing the World Soul of Azeroth requesting help. They see visions, “like a voice from a dream”. They do not know whose voice it is. As they stand in front of Sargeras’ sword in Silithus, Thrall states that Sargeras was pointing that sword at someone. This sets the stage for Alleria’s crucial role in the upcoming events.
- Khadgar’s Request: In patch 10.2.7, Khadgar requested to see Alleria. He can hear the World Soul as well. Khadgar, knowing Alleria’s connection to the Void, wants Alleria to find out who the Harbinger is and bring back the Dark Heart relic so they can figure out what it does. This mission directly ties Alleria to the central plot of The War Within, as she is pivotal in uncovering the mysteries of the Void and its influence on Azeroth.
- Revelation: Alleria finds out from Locus-Walker that Xal’atath is the Harbinger. He also said, “The radiant visions you spoke of are the very same my people had before our world was consumed by the Void Lord Dimensius.” This revelation positions Alleria at the forefront of the battle against the Void, making her actions and decisions critical to the fate of Azeroth in the upcoming expansion. Does Xal’atath have the same fate for Azeroth?
