N'Zoth Fish Discovered in Zaralek Cavern in 10.1 - Old God Presence Lingers?
Deepdrifter Megrim, fish largely attributed to the presence of N'Zoth, have been spotted in one of the crystal lakes of Zaralek Cavern in Patch 10.1 Embers of Neltharion. In 10.1, we'll breach Neltharion’s secret laboratory Aberrus hidden within Zaralek Cavern.
It is here that he created the dracthyr and ultimately succumbed to the whispers of the Old Gods (notably N'Zoth) and their corruption. The question that has been asked many times since the reveal is does this Old God presence remain in Aberrus? Perhaps these fish offer us a big clue.
While there's nothing directly tying Megrim to N'Zoth, their grim and multi-eyed appearance definitely evokes a sinister resemblance to the Old God. This wouldn't be the first time N'Zoth has manifested as a fish either.
In Warbringers: Azshara, N'Zoth took the form of an ominous fish that bargained with Azshara to save her people in exchange for her servitude. Not enough proof? Well, when was the last time we saw a Megrim in-game? In Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara, Abyssal Megrim were spotted in the Abyssal pools just outside of The Eternal Palace.
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