Lore of Xal'atath and the Blade of the Black Empire

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Xal'atath, Blade of the Black EmpireFrom the Word of the ConclaveWhat is Xal'atath?Past Xal'atath WieldersZan'doKi'thixModgudModgud, past wielder of Xal'atath.
(Fanart by Belvane)Natalie SelineLegionPriestly MattersTwilight Deacon FarthingBishop FarthingBlade in Twilight

Twilight Deacon Farthing says: This... this shouldn't be happening! Why aren't you protecting me?!
Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire says: Weak and pitiful! The Twilight Father did not dare wield me, for he knew the price of failure.
Twilight Deacon Farthing says: Give me another chance! No! Noooo!
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Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire says: You, on the other hand... Yes, I foresee us doing great things together. Take hold of my haft and I will aid you... for now.
Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire says: Yes, we are eager to feast on the fallen titan's minions. But first... Zakajz.
Xal'atath, Blade of the Black Empire says: The cultists may try to stir him again, or he could awaken on his own. We must consume his essence to ensure he is gone forever. You know this must be done.
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Shadowlord Slaghammer says: Ye did it! The cultists ha'e run off! Ha ha! Ye should get back ta Faol. I'll use this Twilight portal stone fer ye!
Shadowlord Slaghammer says: Keep an eye on that blade, though. No tellin' wha' somethin' that old be capable of.

Whispers of Xal'atath Guide

It is ironic that the weakest of us may be the ultimate victor. C'Thun, Yogg-Saron, Y'Shaarj, and... well. Only one would remain to consume the world, that was always meant to be.
It appears the prison of N’zoth is not as strong as it once was. What you see is a tiny growth of the behemoth that may yet consume your world.
Almost completely gone, as if it never existed. But the rift is deep and vast, and somewhere down there it stirs. Something has changed, the last prison weakens. We must prepare.
This conflict is but a shadow of an ancient war that predated the meddling of the titans. Infinite armies clashed in ceaseless battle. But I'm sure your little war is impressive... in its own way.
It was here in ages past that the God of the Deep lost a great battle to the God of Seven Heads. But as was so often the case even defeat ultimately worked in N'zoth's favor.
The God of the Deep writhes in his prison, breaking free ever so slowly. You should hurry and defeat the fallen titan... there are greater battles yet to fight.

Xal'atath Artifact GuideXal'atath's SacrificeBattle for AzerothXal'atath's GambitAzsharan MedallionCollector KojoXal'atath, Blade of the Black EmpireShadow Priests receive a slightly different quest, with Kojo telling them that they heard tales of a Shadow Priest using an ominous dagger to fight the Burning Legion with.Orders from AzsharaOrders from AzsharaIf you are a Priest, she will instead berate you for recklessly using her in Silithus.Every Little Death HelpsEvery Little Death Helps

Xal'atath says: I realize it may be... disconcerting to converse with a weapon. Be at ease. I merely wish to see you reach your full potential.
Xal'atath says: Why, just recently I helped another mortal hero defeat the Burning Legion. My selfless sacrifice left me weakened. Sadly, that priest proved... shortsighted.
Xal'atath says: You, though... I sense you are truly destined for greatness. We will accomplish remarkable things together, you and I. Magnificent things.
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If you're a Priest:
Xal'atath says: How glorious it is to be renewed! Though I haven't forgotten your callous misuse of me in Silithus. Such a waste of potential.
Xal'atath says: It pleases me that we have a chance to spend more time together. You should know that of my many companions, you were my favorite.
Xal'atath says: We will accomplish remarkable things together, you and I. Magnificent things.

Xal'atath's Void Elf form. She thinks
she looks pleasing, don't you think?Unintended Consequences

Xal'atath says: Unleash the Void Stone, player. It should provide the strength I need to help you find the other two relics.
Xal'atath says: Yes. YES. It's been so long since I took a mortal form. This body is pleasing... don't you think?

The Pirate's TreasureThe Tempest CrownCrucible of StormsThe Black Blade

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.
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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.

The Missing Blade

Anduin: Another Old God awakened... this does not bode well. Our world suffers much as it is. The wound in Silithus, the war...
Anduin: The Alliance stands on the brink of victory. Of ending this conflict and bringing peace to Azeroth.
Anduin: Sylvanas sent her champions into that shrine for a reason. She must have discovered something that can shift the war back in her favor.
Anduin: Whatever that might be, she must not succeed. Be ready for me to call on you again, $n. We will stop Sylvanas--once and for all.
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Anduin: When Sylvanas Windrunner became warchief, I knew we would not be friends... but I didn't want us to be enemies. Then came the massacre in Arathi... and the burning of Teldrassil.
Anduin: It's clear she does not fight for Azeroth. She doesn't even fight for the Horde. She wages war upon life itself.
Anduin: We are so close to ending this conflict and forging a lasting peace. But if Sylvanas uncovers some new weapon that allows her to keep fighting...
Anduin: No. We must discover what she's after... and stop whatever madness she seeks to unleash upon us.

Rise of AzsharaFuture of Xal'atathBlizzCon 2018 World of Warcraft Q&A

Q: How are you going to differentiate between what Sylvanas is doing, and what Garrosh did?
A: Well, the story is not done, and there is much left to discover, there is much left to explore, but I will say this: if I were Sylvanas, and I looking to what Garrosh had brought across the world, I'd probably think that Garrosh was an amateur.

Rise of Azshara

Comments

Comment by Sutemi

Interesting read and looking forward to what Sylvanas is going to do with the blade

Comment by Neissis

Just one thing and I know this is old but it says "In her investigations, she learned about a black black used in their blood rituals", guess it should be black blade :p because of the next sentence is "a blade that was said to sway over the shadows themselves.".

This is in the history about Natalie Seline.

Comment by DragmaKerp

I heard the same dialogue from N'zoth after killing Uu'nat with my void elf in LFR

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