Uncovering the Secrets of the Primal Incarnates: A Cinematic Analysis
The latest WoW cinematic featuring the Primal Incarnates is full of surprises, from their unique visage forms to their ultimate goal of finding Neltharion's secret laboratory. Our breakdown examines the lore implications and what it could mean for the story of Dragonflight.
Secrets of the ReachThe cinematic opens on the Forbidden Reach, a scene that any Dracthyr player will recognize. Scalecommander Sarkareth, leader of the Sundered Flame, accompanied by two other Dracthyr. The storm, summoned by Raszageth, is subsiding with her death.
Sarkareth: The storm is receding. The reach is ours once again. Sarkareth of the Sundered FlameWhen most Dracthyr left the Forbidden Reach after Raszageth's release, there were some who were left behind. Scalecommander Viridia and her Healing Wings chose to stay to help the wounded and look after the wingless blue drakonid who had previously been their enemies. Scalecommander Sarkareth and his Ebon Scales, furious with Neltharion's broken promises, named themselves the Sundered Flame instead, swearing that they would carve out their own destiny. Though Sarkareth has optimistically claimed ownership over the reach, his triumph is short-lived as Raszageth's siblings arrive: Vyranoth, Fyrakk, and Iridikron — the remaining living Primal Incarnates. Sarkareth's companion, Dezran, asks if these dragons are the Aspects — a testimony to the power they must radiate — but Sarkareth recognizes them.
Sarkareth: Take cover! Dezran: Who are they, Sarkareth? Is it the Aspects? Sarkareth: No. Raszageth's kin... Primal Incarnate Visage FormsAs the Primal Incarnates land, we see their shadows transform before the camera turns back to show us their visage forms — a surprising revelation. Visage
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