Lore Highlights from War of the Scaleborn (Spoilers)
War of the Scaleborn is the latest novel in the World of Warcraft universe. Set shortly after the defeat of Galakrond, the novel by Courtney Alameda tells the story of an ancient and terrible war between the Dragon Aspects and the Primalist Incarnates. We go over some of the most important lore points that can be found in this novel.
War of the Scaleborn
After they defeated Galakrond, the Dragon Aspects and those who chose to follow them were rewarded by the Titans with new powers, transforming the proto-drakes into the ordered Dragons as we know them today. Not all proto-drakes accepted this gift, or even viewed it as a gift at all — a faction of proto-dragons, led by the Primalist Incarnates, viewed the Titan influence as an abomination and sought to destroy any and all ordered dragons — kicking off the War of the Scaleborn.
Fyrakk was the First Primalist Incarnate
In fact, Fyrakk was the first to speak out against Alexstrasza and the Dragon Aspects. Iridikron came second, but quickly claimed leadership — much to Fyrakk's annoyance. Raszageth was third, while Vyranoth came last.
We don't learn much about how the Primalist Incarnates gained their powers — other than it involved a ritual that killed most primal dragons who attempted it.
As for why Fyrakk hated the Aspects enough to start a whole rebellion against them — it turns out to be personal...
Fyrakk is Alexstrasza's Cousin
Not only are Fyrakk and Alexstrasza related, but Fyrakk personally taught Alexstrasza how to hunt and fight. By the time of the novel, however, he absolutely despises her with all the passion and rage that we've come to recognize from the Fire Incarnate.
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