Azj kahet: The Harronir Questline and the Elun'ahir Roots | World of Warcraft: The War Within

This is presumed to be the remaining roots of Elun'Ahir -- a World Tree planted by Eonar from a branch of G'Hanir (a gift from Elune).

Aman'thul scolded Eonar because the tree was not Order magic, and weeded out the tree. Eonar cried in sorrow where the tree was weeded out. Thus, Rupture Lake (its waters made out of her tears).

Unknown to Aman'thul, Eonar discovered the roots were still strong beneath the ground, and hoped the tree would grow over time. The Harronir now watch out for the roots as guardians.

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THE LEGEND OF ELUN'AHIR

As we gather to defend Amirdrassil, we cannot help but recall the tragic fates of world trees past.

Those lost to sacrifice. To corruption. To flame.

Yet there is an ancient tale--some claim it merely a legend--that tells of an earlier world tree that also met a sorrowful fate. Though it lived only a short time. its legacy endures.

Long before the first dragons drew breath, Azeroth was conquered by writhing horrors that plummeted from the skies and infested our world.

The Old Gods.

How long the reign of their Black Empire lasted, we cannot know. Surely it must have been a time of unimaginable suffering.

But at long last, there came hope.

The brave titan Aggramar discovered Azeroth, shining like a beacon in the Great Dark.

As he gazed upon the beauty and power of its slumbering soul, he realized it was imperiled. He told the other members of the Pantheon how the world they sought had been corrupted by the Old Gods.

The titans gathered to eradicate this dark influence.

Seeking to bring hope and healing, our patron titan, Eonar, carried a gift given to her by Elune--a branch of G'Hanir, the mother world tree.

The titan believed that the influence of Life would drive the darkness away.

So she reached down her hand and shaped the soil of Azeroth, planting the branch where it could be fed by river and sky.

The branch swiftly grew into a tree, its roots extending deep, deep below the surface. Eonar smiled, for everywhere the roots stretched, new life emerged.

She called the tree Elun'Ahir, in honor of her great love.

When Aman'Thul saw what Eonar had done, he chided her. "This is not Order!" he bellowed. "You have infected this world with uncontrolled chaos!"

The Highfather took hold of the world tree's trunk and tore it from the earth.

Eonar wept bitter tears that rained down upon the resulting crater.

But as she peered down upon the sundered earth, the titan realized a truth she did not share with the Highfather. Though he had destroyed the tree, its winding roots still held firm beneath the soil, hidden from Aman'Thul's gaze.

As the forces of the titans waged war against the Black Empire, Eonar bid her keeper, Freya, to watch over the crater and nurture the life that blossomed there.

Below ground, the roots fed upon the tears of Eonar and grew strong.

The war was long, but in the end, the titans claimed victory, And Eonar was pleased. knowing Elune's legacy would endure.

It is said that much later, as the world entered a new age, mysterious guardians arrived who dedicated their lives to protecting the roots.

But that is a tale for another time.

Now let us stand with our allies to defend Amirdrassil, crown of harmony, Together. we will preserve this symbol of hope. This symbol of the future.


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