Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War (45 page)

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by Christie Golden

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by Christie Golden

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by Richard A. Knaak

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by Christie Golden

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by Richard A. Knaak

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by Aaron Rosenberg & Christie Golden

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by Christie Golden

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by Jeff Grubb

The story you’ve just read is based in part on characters, situations, and settings from Blizzard Entertainment’s computer game
World of Warcraft,
an online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. In
World of Warcraft,
players create their own heroes and explore, adventure in, and quest across a vast world shared with thousands of other players. This rich and expansive game also allows players to interact with and fight against or alongside many of the powerful and intriguing characters featured in this novel. Since launching in November 2004,
World of Warcraft
has become the world’s most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game. The latest expansion,
Cataclysm,
sold more than 3.3 million copies within its first twenty-four hours of release, making it the fastest-selling PC game of all time (the previous record was held by
World of Warcraft
’s second expansion,
Wrath of the Lich King
). More information about
Cataclysm
and the upcoming fourth expansion,
Mists of Pandaria,
can be found on
WorldofWarcraft.com
.

If you’d like to read more about the characters, situations, and settings featured in this novel, the sources listed below offer additional information on the story of Azeroth.

• Lady Jaina Proudmoore’s long struggle to broker peace between the Alliance and the Horde is depicted in the monthly
World of Warcraft
comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Ludo Lullabi, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Sandra Hope, and Tony Washington, as well as in
World of Warcraft: Cycle of Hatred
by Keith R. A. DeCandido and
World of Warcraft: The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm
by Christie Golden. Other details of Jaina’s life are offered in
Warcraft: Legends,
volume 5, “Nightmares,” by Richard A. Knaak and Rob Ten Pas, and
World of Warcraft: Arthas: Rise of the Lich King
by Christie Golden.

• Kalecgos’s heroics, including his time as Aspect of the blue dragonflight, are chronicled in
World of Warcraft: Night of the Dragon
by Richard A. Knaak;
World of Warcraft: Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects
by Christie Golden;
The Sunwell Trilogy
and
World of Warcraft: Shadow Wing,
volume 2, “Nexus Point,” by Richard A. Knaak and Jae-Hwan Kim; and the short story “Charge of the Aspects” by Matt Burns (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

• Further insight into Warchief Garrosh Hellscream and his previous exploits can be found in issues 15–20 of the monthly
World of Warcraft
comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Phil Moy, Walden Wong, and Pop Mhan;
World of Warcraft: The Shattering
by Christie Golden;
World of Warcraft: Beyond the Dark Portal
by Aaron Rosenberg and Christie Golden;
World of Warcraft: Wolf heart
by Richard A. Knaak; and the short stories “Heart of War” by Sarah Pine, “As Our Fathers Before Us” by Steven Nix, and “Edge of Night” by Dave Kosak (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

• More details about High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof and his tense relationship with Garrosh Hellscream are revealed in
World of Warcraft: The Shattering
by Christie Golden,
World of Warcraft: Stormrage
by Richard A. Knaak, and the short story “As Our Fathers Before Us” by Steven Nix (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

• Before Vol’jin and his Darkspear trolls joined the Horde, they inhabited a small island chain between Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms. A glimpse into this period of Vol’jin’s life can be found in the short story “The Judgment” by Brian Kindregan (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

• The infamous Banshee Queen, Sylvanas Windrunner, is featured in
Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy,
volume 3, “Ghostlands,” by Richard A. Knaak and Jae-Hwan Kim;
World of Warcraft: Stormrage
by Richard A. Knaak;
World of Warcraft: Arthas
by Christie Golden; and the short stories “In the Shadow of the Sun” by Sarah Pine and “Edge of Night” by Dave Kosak (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

• Tales of Regent Lord Lor’themar Theron, the stoic ruler of the blood elves, can be found in
Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy,
volume 3, “Ghostlands,” by Richard A. Knaak and Jae-Hwan Kim, and in the short story “In the Shadow of the Sun” by Sarah Pine (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

• A window into the devious mind of Trade Prince Jastor Gallywix, leader of the Bilgewater Cartel goblins, can be found in the short story “Trade Secrets of a Trade Prince” by Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

• Rhonin’s earlier adventures are detailed in
Warcraft: Day of the Dragon, World of Warcraft: Night of the Dragon,
and the
War of the Ancients Trilogy
by Richard A. Knaak. His heroics as head of the Kirin Tor magi are also depicted in
World of Warcraft: Mage
by Richard A. Knaak and Ryo Kawakami.

• Varian Wrynn’s path to become king was long and arduous. His early years are presented in
World of Warcraft: Arthas
by Christie Golden,
World of Warcraft: Tides of Darkness
by Aaron Rosenberg, and
World of Warcraft: Beyond the Dark Portal
by Aaron Rosenberg and Christie Golden. Varian’s more recent exploits can be found in the monthly
World of Warcraft
comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Ludo Lullabi, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Sandra Hope, and Tony Washington;
World of Warcraft: The Shattering
by Christie Golden;
World of Warcraft: Stormrage
and
World of Warcraft: Wolfheart
by Richard A. Knaak; and the short story “Blood of Our Fathers” by E. Daniel Arey (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

• Thrall’s exciting background—described in
Warcraft: Lord of the Clans
by Christie Golden—has allowed him to form strong bonds with heroes such as Jaina Proudmoore. You can learn more about Thrall and Jaina’s friendship in
World of Warcraft: The Shattering
by Christie Golden,
World of Warcraft: Cycle of Hatred
by Keith R. A. DeCandido, and issues 15–20 of the monthly
World of Warcraft
comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Phil Moy, Walden Wong, and Pop Mhan. His recent efforts to protect Azeroth during the Cataclysm and its aftermath are detailed in
World of Warcraft: Thrall
by Christie Golden and
the short story “Charge of the Aspects” by Matt Burns (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

• In
World of Warcraft: The Shattering
by Christie Golden, Prince Anduin Wrynn turns to Jaina Proudmoore for advice on how to heal the rift between him and his father, Varian. More details about the prince are offered in
World of Warcraft: Wolfheart
by Richard A. Knaak; the monthly
World of Warcraft
comic book by Walter and Louise Simonson, Ludo Lullabi, Jon Buran, Mike Bowden, Sandra Hope, and Tony Washington; and the short stories “Blood of Our Fathers” by E. Daniel Arey and “Prophet’s Lesson” by Marc Hutcheson (on
www.WorldofWarcraft.com
).

Tides of War
marks the beginning of a dark era in Azeroth’s history. Worldwide conflict between the Horde and the Alliance threatens to destroy what little stability remains. Having just recovered from the Cataclysm, does either faction possess the strength and resolve to survive more turmoil? The answer may be on Pandaria, a mysterious island shrouded in mist for thousands of years… until now.

In
World of Warcraft
’s fourth expansion,
Mists of Pandaria,
you can be one of the first Horde or Alliance heroes to forge into the heart of this exotic region, gathering new allies and battling ferocious enemies. You can also play as a noble pandaren (
WoW
’s latest race) and join the Horde or the Alliance, depending on which faction aligns more with your ideals. Regardless of the side you choose, your adventures will have impact on Azeroth’s destiny. Ancient evils are on the rise across the enchanted isle of Pandaria, threatening to engulf the world in darkness unless
you
stop them.

To discover the ever-expanding realm that has entertained millions around the globe, go to
WorldofWarcraft.com
and download the free trial version. Live the story.

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