I meant Saurfang Senior's, before the pull. I know those aren't recorded in the mpq, and I'm alliance, so I haven't been able to check if Sr. says anything before engaging.

The 25th issue of the World of Warcraft comic is almost here, and I'm thinking it'll be a major "one-death-per-page" slaughterfest. At least I hope so, being a fan of seeing good guys dying. The massive amount of previously unknown, still undeveloped (and, mind you, this is the last issue, so time's up) and, for the most part, discardable characters leads me to believe the new Council will be reduced to a few survivors.

Still to see if Med'han makes it through, we know the end to the prophecy Cho'gall spoke of will come true - Deathwing emerging, or at least the way for him to return:

“When the child of three realms becomes as Light, the ancient power will be released. The earth will tremble, the seas will rise up in answer, and all will be madness. A new day will dawn, bringing with it chaos or peace…

... our master is a god of chaos! Pandemonium will aid the old one’s release! To this end, we will weaken the barrier ... between Azeroth and the Elemental Plane.

This will allow our great master to reclaim its former Elemental servants ... and send them to rampage throughout our world.

The Magi of Theramore will know their source and will send the boy here to stop me. Then I—Cho’gall—will slaughter him, and the power released by his death will open the way for our master’s return!”— Cho'gall, comic #23

So I predict a short career for the hybrid-boywonder. Of all the gang, I'd say Broll, Valeera, Runetotem and Rohan may make it through.

Cho'gall is an idiot. Of course he's wrong.

He does seem to have a good memory for reciting prophecies. And he speaks in constant "thou salt die to thy master's power" (not literally, but he doesn't seem capable of saying things like the good ol' "Die, maggot!").

Dentarg was far more of an idiot, but these ogre magi seem to function in perma-"Yes, master" mode.

And yet the quest chain to Quel'delar involves such despicable acts as assassinating a member of the other "magi" faction, posing as him, and doing the laundry to a gnome. I smell real politik at play here.

I thought they'd put Karlain's son, Mardigan, on the shelf already, but according to lauch dates, that's issue 27, so there's no disturbance in the continuity Force.

Here's the Horde one:

The orc known as Malgar recovers from his battle wounds and awakens in Orgrimmar – the city to which he swore he’d never return. Meanwhile, the undead warlock Felgrim is ordered to join the Horde militia, but first he embarks on his own sinister mission... a personal quest that promises only one reward: blood.

On sale February 3
Wildstorm Comics

Warlocks getting enlisted, desperate times indeed...And being a Forsaken, here's to treachery. Actually, I don't know how the Horde deals with warlocks anymore, they're supposed to be really shady characters - this is true for Alliance as well, I'd say, they're just not the kind of person we'd see walking the streets of Stormwind/Orgrimmar on broad daylight, perhaps. Still, seeing as in TBC there was a whole race who was fel-powered, and this is a Forsaken we're talking about, it makes sense they would at least use the "every able bodied" excuse. Also, I don't suppose Garrosh would have much issues with warlocks among his ranks - I'm not saying he'd encourage warlock training, though.

For every treacherous Warlock, you have Warlocks like the honorable Wilfred Fizzlebang(*Cackles @ Gnome Death), that actually pledge their services for their respective factions and carry out their duties.

True enough. The warlocks outside the Collosseum themselves state their satisfaction at having their value recognized.

Lorewise, though, I can't see warlock "heroes" doing those "goody" optional quests. But, eh, RPers do their own lore, so I guess it's possible.

I know I'm reading a bit too much into it, but this is a common symptom in people and societies. What was once hated or reviled - because of having been a menace, not out of prejudice - is over the time tolerated and then integrated even when the threat level is still high.

Still, this will only translate into the game if Blizzard makes warlocks play a role in an eventual Legion Expansion. TBC was already demon-heavy and warlocks had no special role, so perhaps warlocks aren't indeed a threat anymore.

I'd call it crazy show of power and need to impress more than intentional treason (it was still treason, though). He was clearly mad if he though he could control an Eredar Lord - which seems to be a common trait among summoners in general (demons, elemental lords...anything bigger than a fel guard or fire elemental is bound to mean trouble).

It's a typical display of gnomish delusion of grandeur, over-reliance on 'long shot' plans and self destructive tendencies, to be honest. It seems in line with many things gnomes have done so far (such as virus-bombing Gnomeregan, trying to create a new breed of flying mounts in Blade's Edge).

Could you explain more on that Blade's Edge experiment? I never got to level an Alliance that high a level. Bionic wind serpents, perhaps?

Indeed, half the Fizzlebang catastrophe can be explained by the race-factor - no insult intended. Blood Elves seemed to go down the same road, for a while. No funny in their craziness, though.

Actually, it's just one quest designed to direct you to the flying mount vendor, but it's funny enough to warrant some attention. Basically, some gnome wanted to strap on gizmos on a gryphon and wants you to ask the dwarves for help in his experiments. Needless to say, he didn't stop to consider the Dwarves could disagree...