WoW: What's Next BlizzCon 2023 Liveblog

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The WoW: What's Next panel has just begun at BlizzCon 2023, and we're liveblogging all of the most interesting highlights!

The War Within

• The War Within is a subterranean expedition within the depths of Azeroth. The cinematic revealed Anduin Wrynn, suffering after his ordeals in Shadowlands. He and Thrall both speak of visions radiating out from the world itself, leading heroes to investigate the mysterious depth of the world, while attracting dark forces as well.
  
• Freed from her dark blade prison, the black empire has fallen, the old gods are dead and their ancient blood runs deep into the world. We destroyed them, but now Xal'atath seeks to test our strength against a new threat of terrible power — the Nerubians. The Harbinger has conscripted them, offering them a new mighty future — these aren't the undead thralls of Arthas, but a mighty empire. In return for their loyalty, Xal'atath offers them a dark evolution.
  
• Anduin, Thrall, Magni Bronzebeard, and Alleria Windrunner will be just a few of the characters central to the War Within — Alleria has a unique rivalry with Xal'atath in particular.
  
• This saga is only just beginning! Set to define the bold themes of Warcraft and set the stage for the next 20 years of storytelling,
  
• We'll be called by the radiant song, dreamlike visions that lead us tot he subcontinent of Khaz'Algar. First, the Earthen — we've met titanforged earthen before, but this society has been isolated for a really long time, developing unique manners and culture. They're larger, featuring gems across their bodies, and are guided by the ethos of the titans. But the tians have been absent for eons, and the earthen are now divided into the Oathsworn — city dwelling dwarves loyal to the titans