Lore of Sylvanas Windrunner

By Anshlun Updated: 2021/06/28

Sylvanas Lore Videos by Nobbel87Early LifeFirst Horde InvasionSecond Horde InvasionWarcraft III

Sylvanas

The capital city is ours, but we are no longer part of the Scourge. From here on out, we shall be known as the Forsaken. We will find our own path in this world, dreadlord... and slaughter anyone who stands in our way.Folks & Fairy Tales of AzerothWorld of Warcraft

Forsaken Race Classic Introduction

Bound to the iron will of the tyrant Lich King, the vast undead armies of the Scourge seek to eradicate all life on Azeroth. Led by the banshee Sylvanas Windrunner, a group of renegades broke away from the Scourge and freed themselves of the Lich King's domination. Known by some as the Forsaken, this group fights a constant battle not only to retain their freedom from the Scourge but also to slaughter those who would hunt them as monsters.

With Sylvanas as their Banshee Queen, the Forsaken have built a dark stronghold beneath the ruins of Lordaeron’s former capital city. This hidden 'Undercity' forms a sprawling labyrinth that stretches beneath the haunted woods of the Tirisfal Glades. Though the very land is cursed, the zealous humans of the Scarlet Crusade still cling to their scattered holdings, obsessed with eradicating the undead and retaking their homeland.RamsteinOrder Must Be RestoredThe Burning CrusadeThe Traitor's DestructionEnvoy to the HordeThe Lady's NecklaceJourney to UndercityWrath of the Lich KingThe Wrathgate and the Battle for UndercityReturn To AngratharThe Battle For The UndercityThe Battle For The UndercityThe Halls of ReflectionFrostmourneWrath of the Lich KingIcecrown Citadel and the Lich King's DeathShadowmourneBlood of SylvanasSylvanas' Vengeance

Sylvanas

So it is done. I had not dared to trust my senses – too many times has the Lich King made me to be a fool. Finally, he has been made to pay for the atrocities he imposed upon my people. May Azeroth never fail to remember the terrible price we paid for our weakness.. .for our pride. But what now, hero? What of those freed from his grasp, but still shackled to their mortal coils? Leave me; I have much to ponder.”The Servitude of the Val'kyrI intend to live forever.Cataclysm

Cataclysm updated Forsaken character introduction

Though Lady Sylvanas and the Forsaken finally took vengeance upon their hated enemy, the Lich King, their dark crusade in Northrend proved costly. Betrayed by Grand Apothecary Putress at the Battle of the Wrathgate, the Forsaken's devious plague of death was unleashed upon both the Alliance and Horde to calamitous event. Unbeknownst to Sylvanas, Putress and his demonic ally Varimathras had taken control of the Undercity. As a result, the Forsaken were wrongfully blamed for the traitorous atrocities. Though the Undercity was eventually retaken, Sylvanas and her followers still bear the weight of Putress's sins. Mistrusted by the other members of the Horde, the Forsaken must prove their loyalty to the cause and redeem themselves from their supposed treachery.

To this end, Sylvanas has bolstered her defenses within the Tirisfal Glades and readied her undead forces for any contingency. As one of the Forsaken, you must use your cunning and viciousness to slay any who would pose a threat to Sylvanas's rule. Be it undead, human, or otherwise.Silverpine Forest and GilneasBetrayal at Tempest's ReachThe Battle for Gilneas CityThe Hunt For SylvanasThe Warchief ComethRise, ForsakenThe Great EscapeOn Whose Orders?A Man Named GodfreyRise, GodfreyTransdimensional Warfare: Chapter IOn Her Majesty's Secret ServiceSylvanas' Second DeathCities in Dust

Sylvanas is revived thanks to the sacrifice of three of her Val'kyr - 5 Val'kyr remain.

Sweet, Merciless RevengeSouthshore and AndorhalScholomancer

Darkmaster Gandling says: Your life is forfeit.
Thassarian yells: For the Alliance!
Koltira Deathweaver yells: For the Horde!
Darkmaster Gandling says: Enough of this. The Cult of the Damned doesn't need Andorhal. This worthless city is yours to fight over.
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Thassarian says: Koltira! I had heard rumors that you were here in Lordaeron.
Koltira Deathweaver says: You heard correctly, Thassarian. I wanted to give you a chance to kill me again.
Thassarian says: It looks like it may have to come to that.
Koltira Deathweaver says: Yes, it may... but not today. With the Scourge out of the way, I plan to pull my troops back and regroup.
Thassarian says: I see. Then I will do the same.
Thassarian says: But you must be aware, Koltira: we are brothers no longer. You are a member of the Horde now, and I of the Alliance.
Thassarian says: Eventually, we will fight this battle for Andorhal, and only one of us can walk off the battlefield victorious.
Koltira Deathweaver says: Yes, I know. And don't think I'll go easy on you.
Thassarian says: Very well. I look forward to it.
Thassarian/Koltira Deathweaver whispers: You are not to speak to ANYONE about the agreement that was made today, <player>. Consider this an order from your direct superior.

When Death is Not EnoughThis Is Our ArmyLindsay Ravensun, RevealedAndorhal, Once and For AllAradne

Aradne is killed by the Alliance adventurers during the Battle for Andorhal - 4 Val'kyr remain.

The Reckoning

Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: Koltira! Your queen summons you!
Koltira Deathweaver says: Your highness, I deliver to you... Andorhal.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: Enough of this insolence. Do you think that I'm blind to everything that goes on outside of the Undercity?
Koltira Deathweaver says: I... your majesty, we were victorious!
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: No thanks to you. Andorhal should have been ours days ago, when we defeated the Scourge.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: I know your secret, Koltira. I'm aware of your friendship with the Alliance death knight, Thassarian.
Koltira Deathweaver says: Y... your majesty...
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: Arthas clearly failed when he created his death knights. You are still weak.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: Fortunately, I have agents that can help you... erase this weakness. Beneath the Undercity you go.
Koltira Deathweaver yells: NO!
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: Shh... quiet, death knight. When I'm finished with you, your fear will be gone.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: You can thank me later.

Mists of PandariaSiege of Orgrimmar

Lor'themar Theron says: Bladefist Bay is fortified -- by the Sunwell, we're getting slaughtered!
Lor'themar Theron says: Heroes. Port over to the docks and take out their shore defenses. Put a stop to this bloodshed.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: I can raise your dead, Regent-Lord. Your rangers can fight again.
Lor'themar Theron says: Sylvanas! You will leave our corpses alone, or I will deal with you here and now.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: I'm sorry to see your lack of commitment... What of the human corpses?
Lor'themar Theron says: ... well, I suppose that's between you and the Alliance, isn't it?
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: Rise, my angels! Let your screams fill the streets of Orgrimmar with TERROR!
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner says: Garrosh really has gone all-out this time, hasn't he? I expected more spikes, honestly.

War CrimesI am not an alliance sympathizer he said in a deep, calm voice. Nor do I lick boots.Once we were on the same side, perhaps we can be again.To Vereesa. With love, Alleria...Tell him... Rhonin thanks himLittle moon...LegionSylvanas, Warchief of the Horde

Sylvanas

Vol’jin is dead. Who among you will help me avenge him?StormheimGreymane's Gambit

Sylvanas

No. The Forsaken will never stop fighting. Not while I reign. Not when there are still beings out there with the power to stop death.The Splintered FleetA Grim TrophyEyes in the OverlookEyir, Queen of the ValkyraTo Catch a BansheeWhispers from the DarkThe Dark Lady's BiddingClear the Deck!To Skold-AshilShielded SecretsA New Life for UndeathThe Argus Campaign and the Sword in SilithusBefore the StormThis...will change everything...I believe. That Sylvanas Windrunner is well and truly lost,Three Sisters Comic

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I have missed you both terribly. The powers of the Void are a tremendous gift. I have no regrets about stepping through the dark portal so many years ago.

I believe in the blood elves. I think they can be redeemed. I have finally made my peace with the loss of my beloved Rhonin. I fear I will lose you both... Forever.

There are times I wish I were still alive. I am proud to be Warchief of the Horde. I will never betray you, my sisters.

Battle for AzerothTides of Vengeance

Sylvanas: She thinks to summon me? Hmph. I suppose she is allowed some posturing today.
Talanji: De Horde has been a trustworthy ally to Zandalar.
Talanji: Without our partnership, we may not have overcome de threats dat rose against us.
Talanji: I understand dat you have need of our forces. De Alliance will stop at nothing to destroy you.
Talanji: So let it be official. De Zandalari and de Horde will stand together... as equals.
Sylvanas: Equals?
I am de queen of Zandalar. And a queen kneels to no one. Surely, you understand.
Sylvanas: I see... Very well, Queen Talanji. The Horde welcomes you.

Crucible of Storms

Xal'atath... a fascinating weapon. I have heard tales of its exploits.
A pity it now lies dormant. But anything that slumbers can be awakened.
This blade is more than a mere dagger. It is a torch that shall light our path forward.
Soon I will call upon you again, champion. And together, we will steer the Horde toward its destiny.

The Alliance believes that by striking down Rastakhan and decimating the Zandalari fleet, they have broken us. That the Horde will soon crumble.
Fools. The boy-king has lied to himself and his people. He hasn't the faintest inkling of what he's truly up against.
War is a living thing. It writhes, it grows, twisting and turning until its final form is revealed.
This war is about to shift yet again. And it will be this blade that guides our way to victory.

Rise of Azshara

Nathanos: Saurfang, Thrall, the Alliance... it is vexing to allow our quarry to believe they escaped us. But we must trust in the warchief's plan.

Lady Sylvanas Windrunner: Nathanos. The next phase of our campaign is at hand.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner: Sail out with what remains of our fleet. The blade will guide you to the rendezvous.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner: Casualties on both sides will be substantial. Consider this an opportunity to weed out the disloyal.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner: The threads we have woven with such care will soon be drawn together. The war is serving its purpose. Stay focused on the endgame. You know what is to come.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner: We have been through so much together, you and I. Trust in me, as I have ever trusted in you.

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