Who killed Anduin’s father?
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Anduin’s father, Varian Wrynn, was killed by Gul’Dan’s forces on the Broken Shore in the Legion expansion. The event that led to Varian’s death was set in motion by Wrathion, who freed Garrosh Hellscream from prison, ultimately resulting in Gul’Dan’s return to Azeroth and the subsequent death of Varian Wrynn.
Understanding the Context
To understand the events surrounding Varian Wrynn’s death, it’s essential to delve into the complexities of the World of Warcraft storyline, particularly the Warlords of Draenor and Legion expansions, which laid the groundwork for the悲 events that unfolded.
FAQs
1. What happened to Prince Anduin after his father’s death?
Anduin Wrynn was forced to take up the mantle of king and prepared the Alliance for the Burning Legion invasion, marking the beginning of his reign as King Anduin Wrynn.
2. How did Wrathion cause the Legion invasion?
Wrathion’s plan to free Garrosh Hellscream and take him to an alternate Draenor led to a cascade of events that resulted in the Legion invasion and countless deaths.
3. Why does Anduin blame Wrathion for Varian’s death?
Anduin blames Wrathion for setting the chain of events in motion that led to Varian’s death by freeing Garrosh, which ultimately resulted in Gul’Dan’s return and Varian’s demise.
4. Who killed Varian’s wife?
Varian’s wife was accidentally killed by a rock thrown during the Guild riots, an event that drove Varian into a crippling depression.
5. Which dragon died in Legion?
The green dragon aspect Ysera became corrupted by the Emerald Nightmare, and players were forced to kill her during the Legion expansion.
6. Are Anduin and Wrathion together?
According to Christie Golden, Anduin and Wrathion are only friends, with no romantic involvement.
7. Why did Wrathion free Garrosh?
Wrathion freed Garrosh as part of his plan to take him to an alternate Draenor, which would ultimately lead to the Iron Horde invasion of Azeroth.
8. How old was Varian Wrynn when he died?
Varian Wrynn was approximately 42 years old when he died fighting for the Grand Alliance on the Broken Shore.
9. Could Anduin be Arthas’ son?
There is currently no official canon to suggest that Anduin is Arthas’ son; all official sources confirm Varian as Anduin’s father.
10. Is Anduin a Death Knight?
Anduin became a Death Knight after the events of Shadowlands, with the runes on his armor hinting at his newfound abilities.
11. Why does Anduin call Jaina “auntie”?
Jaina was close to Varian and became like an aunt to Anduin as he grew up, sharing his peace-loving views, especially before the destruction of Theramore.
12. What happened to Anduin after Shadowlands?
The war ended with Sylvanas abandoning the Horde and opening a gateway into the Shadowlands, leading to Anduin and other leaders being taken captive in the Maw.
13. Did Anduin stay with Sylvanas?
It’s implied in the epilogue of World of Warcraft: Sylvanas by Christie Golden that Anduin might have chosen to spend time in the Shadowlands helping Sylvanas with her task.
14. Is Anduin in the Maw with Sylvanas?
Anduin was indeed sentenced to the Maw and now roams it, potentially alongside Sylvanas, after his death and the events that followed.
15. Who killed Gul’Dan in Warcraft?
Gul’Dan was killed by Illidan in the Nighthold, marking a significant moment in the Legion storyline, as Illidan saw Gul’Dan as insignificant and exploded him without hesitation.