Alongside the physical Collector's Edition, Blizzard has released the artbook titled The Art of World of Warcraft: The War Within. Here we show some of that art and the narrative that accompanies it.
We've also got a preview of the other goodies in the Collector's Edition, including the Gryphon Rider's Statue. And if you're interested in one for yourself, this collector's edition is still in stock on the Blizzard Gear Store for $180 USD.
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Thrall as Narrator
My name is Thrall. I was once Warchief of the Horde, but now I am honored to serve as one of many who lead it. Years ago, I set out to chronicle the story of my people, the orcs. Here, I write of matters that concern all who inhabit our world.
The artbook's narrative contents are written from the perspective of Thrall, in the same vein as his original appearance in the novel Lord of the Clans, by Christie Golden. Also written by Golden, this artbook gives his views on various characters and locations we will encounter during our time in Khaz Algar in The War Within.
The Visions
It began with the visions. They struck quickly and without warning, and at first, only a few experienced them: shattered images more unsettling and confusing than revelatory, and the keening of a voice that broke the heart and pierced the mind. All we could glean was chaos, and all we could feel… was pain.
Clarity and horrifying news was given to us by Magni Bronzebeard, the Speaker for Azeroth. Magni revealed that the visions came from the Worldsoul. We have heard Azeroth--and felt, for just those brief moments, the depth of her torment.
Read on, and you will begin to understand the grim nature of what has happened… and what may yet transpire.
Alleria
Lady Alleria Windrunner, high elven master archer, lost almost her entire family in the Second War. In a
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