Afterlives

Afterlives is a series of animated shorts serving as a prelude to World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. Each episode focuses on one of the four Covenants that rule over the zones of the Shadowlands. The series was announced on August 24, 2020 and the first episode premiered during gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 27, with subsequent episodes being released on September 3, September 10, and September 17.

Description
''Just as our choices determine who we are in life – they pave the paths we take in the afterlife. Prepare to delve into four realms of the Shadowlands – Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, and Revendreth – and discover the journeys souls take once they cross the eternal veil.''
 * Announcement

''Uther the Lightbringer, Paladin of the Silver Hand, met an untimely demise ... but his service is not done. When he passes into the afterlife, Devos – a Paragon of Bastion – takes Uther under her wing, only to learn that some mortal wounds run deeper than she could imagine.''
 * Afterlives : Bastion

''Draka, orc of the Frostwolf Clan, was not a warrior born, but a warrior made. In the fires of battle that forge the armies of the Maldraxxus, Draka must learn that nothing and no one—not even she—is what they seem.''
 * Afterlives : Maldraxxus

''Within the forests of Ardenweald, keepers tend to their groves, caring for the Nature Spirits who await their rebirth. But as one keeper fights to protect his dying grove in a time of drought, he is faced with a terrible choice.''
 * Afterlives : Ardenweald

Sire Denathrius, Master of Revendreth, takes a moment out of his busy day to assure his citizens that despite the mysterious drought that plagues their realm, he has taken steps to ensure that they will prosper—so long as their faith in him remains absolute.
 * Afterlives : Revendreth

Locations


Bastion

 * Bastion
 * Elysian Hold
 * Western Plaguelands
 * Andorhal
 * Icecrown
 * Icecrown Citadel
 * The Frozen Throne
 * The Maw



Maldraxxus

 * Hillsbrad Foothills (flashback)
 * Maldraxxus
 * Nurakkir
 * House of the Chosen
 * Spire of War
 * Unknown Legion world



Ardenweald

 * Ardenweald
 * Tirna Noch
 * Emerald Nightmare (flashback)
 * Grizzly Hills



Revendreth

 * Revendreth
 * Castle Nathria
 * Catacombs of Regret
 * Ember Ward
 * Village Ward
 * The Maw (mentioned)

Credits
To see the list of credits for each episode, click "Expand", to the right.

Bastion

 * Directed by Terran Gregory
 * Produced by Taka Yasuda
 * Written by Andrew Robinson
 * Art Direction by Laurel Austin
 * Illustration by Adam Baines, Jasmine Goggins, Josh Tallman, Jungah Lee, Laurent Pierlot
 * Storyboard by Ted Boonthanakit, Ae Ri Yoon, Jerry Gaylord, Sung Shin
 * 3D Motion Story by Matthew Mead, Emily Hsu, Jared Mayberry, Cathy Blanco, Crhsti Kugler, Michael Taranto, James Wright, Enrique Munoz, Kaz Shimada, Christopher Erickson, Ray Chih, Grham Cunningham
 * Post Production: Jake Patton, Joanna Griebel, Aaron Woitas, Rebecca Lilienfeld, Hannah Dalrymple, Ed Decker
 * Voice Performances by Josh Petersdorf, Max Mittelman, Marie Angelico, Tam Mutu, Omri Rose, Jeff Schine, Karen Strassman, Ray Chase, Patrick Seitz, Erica Schroeder, Michael McConnohie, Tim Russ, Courtenay Taylor, Debra Wilson, Dee Bradley Baker, Keston John
 * Sound and Music by Paul Mnichini, Caroline Hernandez, Ariel Wang, Brian Johnson, Erik Magnus, Larry Peacock, John Thomas, Chris Battaglia, Derek Duke, Nicholas Papaleo, Neal Acree, Gary Summers, Nathan Nance, Isaac Hammons, Andy King, Andrea Toyias, Michael Roache, Ashley Collins, Alec Santos, Peter Steinbach
 * Localization by Felice Huang, Thomas Floeter
 * Creative Development: Jeff Chamberlain, Venecia Duran, Phillip Hillenbrand, Brian Horn, George Krstic, Dennis Bredow, Sean Copeland, Madi Buckingham, Jacob Rivera, Claver Knovick, Tim Loughran, Shannon Eric Denton

Maldraxxus

 * Directed by: Brian Horn
 * Produced by: Taka Yasuda
 * Written by: Christie Golden
 * Art Direction by: Laurel Austin
 * Illustration: Adam Baines, Bayard Wu, Jasmine Goggins, Josh Tallman, Jungah Lee, Laurent Pierlot, Will Murai
 * Storyboard: Mike Koizumi, Jerry Gaylord
 * 3D Motion Story: Matthew Mead, Emily Hsu, Jared Mayberry, Cathy Blanco, Christi Kugler, Michael Taranto, James Wright, Enrique Munoz, Kaz Shimada, Scott, Trosclair, Jon Styles, Graham Cunningham
 * Post Production: Jake Patton, Joanna Griebel, Aaron Woitas, Rebecca Lilienfeld, Hannah Dalrymple, Ed Decker
 * Voice Performances: Josh Petersdorf, Max Mittelman, Maria Angelico, Tam Mutu, Omri Rose, Jeff Schine, Karen Strassman, Ray Chase, Patrick Seitz, Erica Schroeder, Michael McConnohie, Tim Russ, Patrick Seitz, Courtenay Taylor, Debra Wilson, Dee Bradley Baker, Keston John
 * Sound and Music: Paul Menichini, Caroline Hernandez, Ariel Wang, Brian Johnson, Erik Magnus, Larry Peacock, John Thomas, Chris Battaglia, Derek Duke, Nicholas Papaleo, Neal Acree, Gary Summers, Nathan Nance, Isaac Hammons, Andy King, Andrea Toyias, Michael Roache, Ashley Collins, Alec Santos, Peter Steinbach
 * Localization: Felice Huang, Thomas Floeter
 * Creative Development: Jeff Chamberlain, Venecia Duran, Phillip Hillenbrand, Brian Horn, George, Krstic, Dennis Bredow, Sean Copeland, Madi Buckingham, Jacob Rivera, Claver Knovick, Tim Loughran, Shannon Eric Denton

Ardenweald

 * Directed by: Marc Messenger
 * Produced by: Taka Yasuda
 * Written by: Robert Brooks
 * Art Direction by: Laurel Austin
 * Illustration: Adam Baines, Jasmine Goggins, Josh Tallman, Laurent Pierlot, Will Murai, Yewon Park
 * Storyboard: Chap Yaep
 * 3D Motion Story: Matthew Mead, Emily Hsu, Jared Mayberry, Cathy Blanco, Christi Kugler, Michael Taranto, James Wright, Enrique Munoz, Kaz Shimada, Daniel Kruse, Scott Trosclair, Benjamin Conner, Christopher Erickson, Ray Chih, Mike Hardison, Jon Styles
 * Post Production: Jake Patton, Joanna Griebel, Aaron Woitas, Rebecca Lilienfeld, Hannah Dalrymple, Ed Decker
 * Voice Performances: Josh Petersdorf, Max Mittelman, Maria Angelico, Tam Mutu, Omri Rose, Jeff Schine, Karen STrassman, Ray Chase, Patrick Seitz, Erica Schroeder, Michael McConnohie, Tim Russ, Patrick Seitz, Courtenay Taylor, Debra Wilson, Dee Bradley Baker, Keston John
 * Sound and Music: Paul Menichini, Caroline Hernandez, Ariel Wang, Brian Johnson, Erik Magnus, Larry Peacock, John Thomas, Chris Battaglia, Derek Duke, Nicholas Papaleo, Neal Acree, Gary Summers, Nathan Nance, Isaac Hammons, Andy King, Andrea Toyias, Michael Roache, Ashley Collins, Alec Santos, Peter Steinbach
 * Localization: Felice Huang, Thomas Floeter
 * Creative Development: Jeff Chamberlain, Venecia Duran, Phillip Hillenbrand, Brian Horn, George Krstic, Dennis Bredow, Sean Copeland, Madi Buckingham, Jacob Rivera, Claver Knovick, Tim Loughran, Shannon Eric Denton

Revendreth

 * Directed by: Marc Messenger
 * Produced by: Taka Yasuda
 * Written by: Andrew Robinson
 * Art Direction by: Laurel Austin
 * Illustration: Adam Baines, Jasmine Goggins, Josh Tallman, Laurent Pierlot
 * Storyboard: Ted Boonthanakit, Mike Koizumi, Sung Shin
 * 3D Motion Story: Matthew Mead, Emily Hsu, Jared Mayberry, Cathy Blanco, Christi Kugler, Michael Taranto, James Wright, Enrique Munoz, Kaz Shimada, Daniel Kruse, Scott Trosclair, Benjamin Conner, Christopher Erickson, Cynthia Dickson
 * Post Production: Jake Patton, Joanna Griebel, Aaron Woitas, Rebecca Lilienfeld, Hannah Dalrymple, Ed Decker
 * Voice Performances: Josh Petersdorf, Max Mittelman, Maria Angelico, Tam Mutu, Omri Rose, Jeff Schine, Karen Strassman, Ray Chase, Patrick Seitz, Erica Schroeder, Michael McConnohie, Tim Russ, Patrick Seitz, Courtenay Taylor, Debra Wilson, Dee Bradley Baker, Keston John
 * Sound and Music: Paul Menichini, Caroline Hernandez, Ariel Wang, Brian Johnson, Erik Magnus, Larry Peacock, John Thomas, Chris Battaglia, Derek Duke, Nicholas Papaleo, Neal Acree, Gary Summers, Nathan Nance, Isaac Hammons, Andy King, Andrea Toyias, Michael Roache, Ashley Collins, Alec Santos, Peter Steinbach
 * Localization: Felice Huang, Thomas Floeter
 * Creative Development: Jeff Chamberlain, Venecia Duran, Phillip Hillenbrand, Brian Horn, George Krstic, Dennis Bredow, Sean Copeland, Madi Buckingham, Jacob Rivera, Claver Knovick, Tim Loughran, Shannon Eric Denton

Screenshots

 * Bastion