World of Warcraft: Sylvanas - Exclusive Preview of the Prequel Novel
It's safe to say Sylvanas Windrunner is among the most beloved characters in the vast Warcraft universe, so it's only fitting that she becomes the subject of the latest World of Warcraft tie-in novel. IGN can exclusively debut an excerpt from writer Christie Golden's World of Warcraft: Sylvanas ahead of its March 29 release date.
Golden has penned a number of World of Warcraft novels in recent years, including 2009's Arthas: Rise of the Lich King and 2012's Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War. As with Arthas, Sylvanas aims to provide a full account of the titular character's life and death and the cursed existence that now defines her. The book will also lend new insight into her relationship with the being known as the Jailer.
Art by Evyn Fong. (Image Credit: Random House)
This excerpt takes place early in the novel, revealing a young Sylvanas' first encounter with her infant brother Lirath.
“Lord Verath!”
“Halduron!” her father called as Halduron, Jirri, and the dragonhawks approached. Although she was clearly trying to control her emotions, the normally smiling Jirri was pale and almost . . . frightened?
“My lord, you must return to the spire at once,” Jirri said “Lady Lireesa has gone into labor!”
Sylvanas had never seen her father look so distressed. “But the child isn’t due for several weeks—”
“Apparently, someone neglected to inform the child,” Halduron retorted. His effort at lightening the mood was received with worried silence as Verath handed Vereesa to him. He settled the girl safely in front of him while Jirri slipped off her dragonhawk and Verath and Sylvanas climbed atop it.
Sylvanas was not particularly interested in children other than her younger sister; nor had she given much thought to having children of her own.
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