World of Warcraft: A Popular Hearthstone Villain Might Appear in Dragonflight

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World of Warcraft recently began alpha testing for Dragonflight, meaning the expansion’s files are now available for datamining. While perusing the World of Warcraft files for models and hints, fans discovered a model for an infamous Hearthstone character with an interesting connection with dragons.

Rafaam is an Ethereal, one of the mysterious energy beings from World of Warcraft who travel the multiverse in search of commerce and relics. Since his first appearance in Hearthstoneduring The League of Explorers adventure, Rafaam has made several appearances as a recurring villain throughout several expansions.

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However, Rafaam is a character original to Hearthstone, and has otherwise not been seen in World of Warcraft, until now. Curiously, Rafaam’s previous appearance during the Descent of Dragons expansion saw him and his E.V.I.L. cohorts resurrect Galakrond, the massive proto-dragon adversary faced by the Dragon Aspects in World of Warcraft’s history. There have been several hints Galakrond could make a return in Dragonflight. Given their shared history in Hearthstone, it is possible Rafaam could be involved in his possible return in World of Warcraft as well.

Rafaam has been known by many titles throughout the years: Supreme Archaeologist, Arch-Thief, Arch-Villain, Prime Evil. The mastermind is appearing once again in the Murder at Castle Nathria Hearthstone expansion with a new title–Imp King. Rafaam serves as one of the Warlock Legendary cards in the Shadowlands-themed set, where he is a suspect in the murder case of Sire Denathrius.

Hearthstone fans are excited to see what hijinks Rafaam will get into in World of Warcraft. As a comedic supervillain who is equal parts