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The tectonic shifts blocked some old routes, like the one between [[Badlands]] and [[Loch Modan]], and opened some new ones through previously impassable mountains. The Cataclysm also damaged an ancient [[titan]] device previously hiding the [[Uldum]] complex, exposing access to it from [[Tanaris]]. |
The tectonic shifts blocked some old routes, like the one between [[Badlands]] and [[Loch Modan]], and opened some new ones through previously impassable mountains. The Cataclysm also damaged an ancient [[titan]] device previously hiding the [[Uldum]] complex, exposing access to it from [[Tanaris]]. |
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The Cataclysm brought the [[Elemental Plane]] closer to Azeroth, bringing the world in direct conflict with the elemental lords — including [[Ragnaros]], who, upon his return, assaulted [[Nordrassil]], prompting [[Malfurion Stormrage]] to organize a defense of [[Mount Hyjal]] again. |
The Cataclysm brought the [[Elemental Plane]] closer to Azeroth, bringing the world in direct conflict with the elemental lords — including [[Ragnaros]], who, upon his return, assaulted [[Nordrassil]], prompting [[Malfurion Stormrage]] to organize a defense of [[Mount Hyjal]] again. |
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| ā | The [[goblin]] island of [[Kezan]] and the self-isolated nation of [[Gilneas]] suffered greatly from natural disasters, leading directly to events that affected the existing balance between the [[Alliance]] and the [[Horde]], redrawing the political map of the world. [[Mount Kajaro]] on Kezan erupted, forcing an evacuation by the goblins. Earthquakes damaged the [[Greymane Wall]] that had protected Gilneas, opening them up to invasion by the [[Forsaken]] and the rest of the [[Horde]]. |
+ | The [[goblin]] island of [[Kezan]] and the self-isolated nation of [[Gilneas]] suffered greatly from natural disasters, leading directly to events that affected the existing balance between the [[Alliance]] and the [[Horde]], redrawing the political map of the world. [[Mount Kajaro]] on Kezan erupted, forcing an evacuation by the goblins. Earthquakes damaged the [[Greymane Wall]] that had protected Gilneas, opening them up to invasion by the [[Forsaken]] and the rest of the [[Horde]]. |
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Revision as of 02:40, 19 December 2015
The Great Divide, one of many fissures in the land caused by the Cataclysm.
- This article is about the event known as the Cataclysm. For the expansion, see World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.
The Cataclysm (also called the Great Cataclysm[1], Second Sundering or Shattering) was a worldwide disaster that struck Azeroth following Deathwing blasting his way from Deepholm into the world. Earthquakes, volcano eruptions, and floods followed in his wake, reshaping the face of the world.
For the players, The Cataclysm was introduced on November 23, 2010 with Patch 4.0.3a.
Consequences
- Main article: Patch 4.0.3a (world changes)
The coastlines of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms shifted, flooding some old lands and exposing new ones. Whole parts of the world, like Thousand Needles and a large chunk of Tanaris, ended up underwater. In some cases, tidal waves caused by the Cataclysm flooded or destroyed coastal settlements like Auberdine, Rut'theran Village, and Feathermoon Stronghold, forcing their residents to relocate — usually inland. Even far from the coast, fires, avalanches and lava eruptions changed some areas beyond recognition.
The tectonic shifts blocked some old routes, like the one between Badlands and Loch Modan, and opened some new ones through previously impassable mountains. The Cataclysm also damaged an ancient titan device previously hiding the Uldum complex, exposing access to it from Tanaris.
Far out in the ocean, the Wandering Isle experienced what Chen Stormstout described as horrible waves.[2]
The Cataclysm brought the Elemental Plane closer to Azeroth, bringing the world in direct conflict with the elemental lords — including Ragnaros, who, upon his return, assaulted Nordrassil, prompting Malfurion Stormrage to organize a defense of Mount Hyjal again.
The goblin island of Kezan and the self-isolated nation of Gilneas suffered greatly from natural disasters, leading directly to events that affected the existing balance between the Alliance and the Horde, redrawing the political map of the world. Mount Kajaro on Kezan erupted, forcing an evacuation by the goblins. Earthquakes damaged the Greymane Wall that had protected Gilneas, opening them up to invasion by the Forsaken and the rest of the Horde.
References
- ^ Night elf intro cinematic
- ^ Quest for Pandaria Part 2