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| − | The '''Helm of Domination'''<ref>[[Frozen Memories]], ''"The Helm of Domination shows me many things, Deathlord."''</ref><ref>[https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/23187291/world-of-warcraft-what-s-next-panel-recap World of Warcraft: What’s Next Panel Recap]</ref> |
+ | The '''Helm of Domination'''<ref>[[Frozen Memories]], ''"The Helm of Domination shows me many things, Deathlord."''</ref><ref>[https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/23187291/world-of-warcraft-what-s-next-panel-recap World of Warcraft: What’s Next Panel Recap]</ref> was a [[magic]]al, ornate<ref name="Arthas" /> helm (or crown)<ref>''[[The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm]]''</ref> infused with the power of [[Domination]] and worn by the [[Lich King]] to control the [[Scourge|Undead Scourge]]. It was destroyed by [[Sylvanas Windrunner]] to open a rift into the [[Shadowlands]]. |
==History== |
==History== |
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| + | The Helm of Domination and [[Frostmourne]] were crafted at the [[Runecarver's Oubliette]] in [[Torghast, Tower of the Damned|Torghast]] by the [[Runecarver]], who was forced against his will to do so by [[the Jailer]]. The Jailer intended to use the Helm and Frostmourne to establish his influence on [[Azeroth]], thereby allowing him to claim his "final prize", a secret that the [[First Ones]] sought to hide.<ref name="Clearing the Fog"/><ref>{{Ref web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuwhaKo3UL8&t=40s|title=Simply AWESOME! Blizz Devs Hint Spicy New Lore & Major Game Fixes - Torghast V2?! (0:40 - 03:45)|author=Bellular|publisher=YouTube|date=2021-02-22|accessdate=2021-03-19}}</ref><ref name="The Jailer's Grasp">[[The Jailer's Grasp]]</ref><ref>''[[The Art of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands]]'', pg. 197: ''The Veil between realms wanes. The Helm of Domination was crafted to be our way forward; instead, the one seared by the flames of Life uses it to keep us at bay.''</ref><ref name="Gear Store">{{Ref web|url=https://www3.blizzardgearstore.com/en/games/world-of-warcraft/world-of-warcraft-helm-of-domination-blizzard-exclusive-replica/o-10386864+t-76610248+p-3435174211+z-9-2482361422|title=Helm of Domination Exclusive Replica|publisher=Blizzard Gear Store|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321123747/https://www3.blizzardgearstore.com/en/games/world-of-warcraft/world-of-warcraft-helm-of-domination-blizzard-exclusive-replica/o-10386864+t-76610248+p-3435174211+z-9-2482361422|archivedate=2021-03-21|quote=''Forged according to the Jailer's will, the Helm of Domination was to be the vessel of Death's influence on Azeroth. The nathrezim imprisoned the spirit of the orc chieftain Ner'zhul within the helm, granting him command over a vast army of undead Scourge.''}}</ref> |
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| − | The Helm of Domination and the runeblade [[Frostmourne]] were crafted at the [[Runecarver's Oubliette]] in [[Torghast, Tower of the Damned|Torghast]] by the [[Runecarver]], who was forced against his will to do so by [[the Jailer]] as part of the Jailer's plans.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tTiilUajBk Cutscene after returning 15 Runecarver Memories]</ref> |
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| − | It was obtained by the |
+ | It was obtained by [[Kil'jaeden]] and the [[Nathrezim|dreadlords]] of the [[Burning Legion]]<ref name="Gear Store"/><ref>''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]'', pg. 204</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151109015743/http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/blog/19886021/ (Archive.org) Legion: Death Knight Artifact Reveal]</ref> who used it to contain the spirit of [[Ner'zhul]] and make him the [[Lich King]]. The helm, and Ner'zhul's spirit, were both sealed within the [[Frozen Throne]] from which the Lich King would control the Scourge telepathically.<ref name="UVG">''[[Ultimate Visual Guide]]''</ref> Frostmourne was originally also sealed inside the Frozen Throne,<ref>[[:File:Kel'Thuzad and the Frozen Throne.jpg]]</ref> but Ner'zhul cast it from the throne so that it would eventually find its way to [[Arthas]]. |
| − | When [[Illidan Stormrage]] attempted to destroy the Frozen Throne and the Lich King at the order of [[Kil'jaeden]], Ner'zhul used the helm's powers to command Arthas—having become Ner'zhul's greatest [[death knight]] after taking up Frostmourne—to journey from [[Lordaeron]] to aid him.<ref>The [[Legacy of the Damned]] campaign revolves around this event.</ref> After Arthas defeated Illidan, Ner'zhul also had Arthas himself shatter the Frozen Throne in order to free Ner'zhul from his prison. Arthas would then don the helm, merging his soul with Ner'zhul's spirit and become the new Lich King. |
+ | When [[Illidan Stormrage]] attempted to destroy the Frozen Throne and the Lich King at the order of [[Kil'jaeden]], Ner'zhul used the helm's powers to command Arthas—having become Ner'zhul's greatest [[death knight]] after taking up Frostmourne—to journey from [[Lordaeron]] to aid him.<ref>The [[Legacy of the Damned]] campaign revolves around this event.</ref> After Arthas defeated Illidan, Ner'zhul also had Arthas himself shatter the Frozen Throne in order to free Ner'zhul from his prison. Arthas would then don the helm, merging his soul with Ner'zhul's spirit and become the new Lich King.<ref name="Arthas">''[[Arthas: Rise of the Lich King]]''</ref><ref>[[The Ascension]]</ref> |
| − | Years later when Arthas was killed at the end of the [[War against the Lich King]] the helm was passed to [[Bolvar Fordragon]] who became the new Lich King in order to prevent the Scourge from running rampant.<ref>[[Lich_King#One_King_Falls.2C_Another_Rises|Fall of the Lich King]]</ref> Following the [[Fourth War]] yet a few years later, [[Sylvanas Windrunner]] ventured to [[Icecrown Citadel]] after having abandoned the [[Horde]] and fought against Bolvar atop the Frozen Throne. While the helm made Bolvar immensely powerful, Sylvanas still managed to defeat him and seized the helm after winning the battle. Assuming she intended to become the Scourge's new master, Bolvar remarked that the helm's power would be her prison, however, Sylvanas countered that the world itself was a prison and split the helm in two, thereby piercing the |
+ | Years later when Arthas was killed at the end of the [[War against the Lich King]] the helm was passed to [[Bolvar Fordragon]] who became the new Lich King in order to prevent the Scourge from running rampant.<ref>[[Lich_King#One_King_Falls.2C_Another_Rises|Fall of the Lich King]]</ref> Following the [[Fourth War]] yet a few years later, [[Sylvanas Windrunner]] ventured to [[Icecrown Citadel]] after having abandoned the [[Horde]] and fought against Bolvar atop the Frozen Throne. While the helm made Bolvar immensely powerful, Sylvanas still managed to defeat him and seized the helm after winning the battle. Assuming she intended to become the Scourge's new master, Bolvar remarked that the helm's power would be her prison, however, Sylvanas countered that the world itself was a prison and split the helm in two, thereby piercing the [[Veil]] between [[Azeroth]] and the [[Shadowlands]].<ref>[[The King & The Queen]]</ref> |
| + | Despite being broken, the [[Shard of Domination|shards]] of the Helm retained the power of Domination and, therefore, incredible power over the souls of the dead.<ref name="Field Seance">[[Field Seance]]</ref><ref name="From the Mouths">[[From the Mouths of Madness]]</ref><ref name="A Glimpse">[[A Glimpse into Darkness]]</ref> The shards were used to enter the Shadowlands and pursue Sylvanas<ref>[[Through the Shattered Sky]]</ref> and enslave souls for information on how to escape the [[Maw]],<ref name="Field Seance"/><ref name="From the Mouths"/> before being placed on the [[Shadowlands Map]] in [[Oribos]] in order to establish a tether with Azeroth.<ref>[[Tether to Home]]</ref> Bolvar subsequently used the Helm to peer into the Maw<ref name="A Glimpse"/> and Torghast.<ref>[[The Captive King]]</ref> However, this was not without cost, as the continuous gaze allowed for the Jailer to gaze back<ref>[[Torment Chamber: Thrall]]</ref> and finally strike through the helm in an attempt to gain control of Bolvar.<ref>[[A Mourneblade Born]]</ref> However, [[Jaina Proudmoore]] and the [[Maw Walker]] were able to sever the connection between the helm and the Jailer.<ref name="The Jailer's Grasp"/> |
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| − | The [[Shard of Domination|shards]] of the Helm were used to enter the Shadowlands and pursue Sylvanas,<ref>[[Through the Shattered Sky]]</ref> as well as to tether Oribos with Azeroth.<ref>[[Tether to Home]]</ref> |
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==In the RPG== |
==In the RPG== |
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{{RPG-section}} |
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| − | As long as the Lich King is alive, any creature donning the helm is slain immediately by a surging overflow of power. Only divine beings are not slain, but they still cannot command its powers if the Lich King is alive.<ref name="MoM" /> |
+ | As long as the Lich King is alive, any creature donning the helm is slain immediately by a surging overflow of power. Only divine beings are not slain, but they still cannot command its powers if the Lich King is alive.<ref name="MoM">''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', pg. 175</ref> |
The [[Plate of the Damned]], which is described in the ''[[Manual of Monsters]]'' to be combined with the Helm of Domination, makes the wearer nearly invulnerable.<ref name="MoM" /> |
The [[Plate of the Damned]], which is described in the ''[[Manual of Monsters]]'' to be combined with the Helm of Domination, makes the wearer nearly invulnerable.<ref name="MoM" /> |
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==Notes and trivia== |
==Notes and trivia== |
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+ | *The name "Helm of Domination" originated from the non-canon [[Warcraft RPG|RPG]], but in 2013, [[Sean Copeland]] confirmed that the name was canonical.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Loreology/status/415157945672810496 Loreology on Twitter] (2013-12-23)</ref> The name was used in canon for the first time in [[patch 7.2.0]]. |
*The helm can be seen in the Caverns of Frost in ''[[Diablo franchise|Diablo III]]''. |
*The helm can be seen in the Caverns of Frost in ''[[Diablo franchise|Diablo III]]''. |
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*It was originally stated that the Helm of Domination and Frostmourne were crafted by the [[Nathrezim|dreadlords]], before ''Shadowlands'' retconned this with the origin being the [[Runecarver]] instead. |
*It was originally stated that the Helm of Domination and Frostmourne were crafted by the [[Nathrezim|dreadlords]], before ''Shadowlands'' retconned this with the origin being the [[Runecarver]] instead. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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| + | Clearing the Fog - Helm of Domination.jpg|A vision of the Helm in the hands of the Jailer |
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Helm of Domination TCG.jpg|Arthas wearing the Helm of Domination |
Helm of Domination TCG.jpg|Arthas wearing the Helm of Domination |
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Frozen Throne Ner'zhul.jpg|The Helm of Domination, trapped within the Frozen Throne |
Frozen Throne Ner'zhul.jpg|The Helm of Domination, trapped within the Frozen Throne |
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Kel'Thuzad and the Frozen Throne.jpg|Kel'Thuzad and the Frozen Throne |
Kel'Thuzad and the Frozen Throne.jpg|Kel'Thuzad and the Frozen Throne |
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| − | Fall of the Lich King |
+ | Fall of the Lich King art.jpg|[[Wallpaper]] |
Frozen Throne Helmet.jpg|The Helm of Domination lands at Arthas's feet after he shatters the throne |
Frozen Throne Helmet.jpg|The Helm of Domination lands at Arthas's feet after he shatters the throne |
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Arthas5.jpg|Arthas places the Helm of Domination on his head |
Arthas5.jpg|Arthas places the Helm of Domination on his head |
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Helm of Domination destroyed.png|The Helm destroyed |
Helm of Domination destroyed.png|The Helm destroyed |
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Shards of Domination.png|[[Shard of Domination|Shards of Domination]] |
Shards of Domination.png|[[Shard of Domination|Shards of Domination]] |
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| + | Shadowlands Map with Helm.jpg|The shattered Helm floating above the [[Shadowlands Map]] |
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| + | The Jailer's Grasp.jpg|The Jailer striking at Bolvar through the Helm |
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| + | BlizzConline Helm of Domination 2021.jpg|[[Blizzard Collectible]], [[BlizzConline]] exclusive replica |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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+ | *[[Helm of Domination (Assault on Icecrown Citadel)|TCG card]] |
==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 15:39, 9 April 2021
- For the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj item, see
[Helm of Domination].
Sylvanas holding the Helm of Domination.
“...A crown fit for the king of the damned.”
The Helm of Domination[2][3] was a magical, ornate[4] helm (or crown)[5] infused with the power of Domination and worn by the Lich King to control the Undead Scourge. It was destroyed by Sylvanas Windrunner to open a rift into the Shadowlands.
History
The Helm of Domination and Frostmourne were crafted at the Runecarver's Oubliette in Torghast by the Runecarver, who was forced against his will to do so by the Jailer. The Jailer intended to use the Helm and Frostmourne to establish his influence on Azeroth, thereby allowing him to claim his "final prize", a secret that the First Ones sought to hide.[1][6][7][8][9]
It was obtained by Kil'jaeden and the dreadlords of the Burning Legion[9][10][11] who used it to contain the spirit of Ner'zhul and make him the Lich King. The helm, and Ner'zhul's spirit, were both sealed within the Frozen Throne from which the Lich King would control the Scourge telepathically.[12] Frostmourne was originally also sealed inside the Frozen Throne,[13] but Ner'zhul cast it from the throne so that it would eventually find its way to Arthas.
When Illidan Stormrage attempted to destroy the Frozen Throne and the Lich King at the order of Kil'jaeden, Ner'zhul used the helm's powers to command Arthas—having become Ner'zhul's greatest death knight after taking up Frostmourne—to journey from Lordaeron to aid him.[14] After Arthas defeated Illidan, Ner'zhul also had Arthas himself shatter the Frozen Throne in order to free Ner'zhul from his prison. Arthas would then don the helm, merging his soul with Ner'zhul's spirit and become the new Lich King.[4][15]
Years later when Arthas was killed at the end of the War against the Lich King the helm was passed to Bolvar Fordragon who became the new Lich King in order to prevent the Scourge from running rampant.[16] Following the Fourth War yet a few years later, Sylvanas Windrunner ventured to Icecrown Citadel after having abandoned the Horde and fought against Bolvar atop the Frozen Throne. While the helm made Bolvar immensely powerful, Sylvanas still managed to defeat him and seized the helm after winning the battle. Assuming she intended to become the Scourge's new master, Bolvar remarked that the helm's power would be her prison, however, Sylvanas countered that the world itself was a prison and split the helm in two, thereby piercing the Veil between Azeroth and the Shadowlands.[17]
Despite being broken, the shards of the Helm retained the power of Domination and, therefore, incredible power over the souls of the dead.[18][19][20] The shards were used to enter the Shadowlands and pursue Sylvanas[21] and enslave souls for information on how to escape the Maw,[18][19] before being placed on the Shadowlands Map in Oribos in order to establish a tether with Azeroth.[22] Bolvar subsequently used the Helm to peer into the Maw[20] and Torghast.[23] However, this was not without cost, as the continuous gaze allowed for the Jailer to gaze back[24] and finally strike through the helm in an attempt to gain control of Bolvar.[25] However, Jaina Proudmoore and the Maw Walker were able to sever the connection between the helm and the Jailer.[7]
In the RPG
As long as the Lich King is alive, any creature donning the helm is slain immediately by a surging overflow of power. Only divine beings are not slain, but they still cannot command its powers if the Lich King is alive.[26]
The Plate of the Damned, which is described in the Manual of Monsters to be combined with the Helm of Domination, makes the wearer nearly invulnerable.[26]
In the TCG
Angrathar the Wrathgate is crafted to look like the Helm of Domination.[27]
Notes and trivia
- The name "Helm of Domination" originated from the non-canon RPG, but in 2013, Sean Copeland confirmed that the name was canonical.[28] The name was used in canon for the first time in patch 7.2.0.
- The helm can be seen in the Caverns of Frost in Diablo III.
- It was originally stated that the Helm of Domination and Frostmourne were crafted by the dreadlords, before Shadowlands retconned this with the origin being the Runecarver instead.
Gallery
A vision of the Helm in the hands of the Jailer
Arthas wearing the Helm of Domination
The Helm of Domination, trapped within the Frozen Throne
Kel'Thuzad and the Frozen Throne
The Helm of Domination lands at Arthas's feet after he shatters the throne
Arthas places the Helm of Domination on his head
Arthas merges with Ner'zhul to become the Lich King
Bolvar becomes the Lich King after Tirion puts the helmet on his head
The Helm of Domination, as seen in the Caverns of Frost in Diablo III
Sylvanas removing the Helm of Domination from Bolvar
Sylvanas holding the Helm of Domination
Sylvanas Windrunner destroying the Helm of Domination
Energy released when the Helm was destroyed
The Helm destroyed
The shattered Helm floating above the Shadowlands Map
The Jailer striking at Bolvar through the Helm
Blizzard Collectible, BlizzConline exclusive replica
See also
References
- ^ a b [Clearing the Fog]
- ^ [45] Frozen Memories, "The Helm of Domination shows me many things, Deathlord."
- ^ World of Warcraft: What’s Next Panel Recap
- ^ a b Arthas: Rise of the Lich King
- ^ The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm
- ^ Bellular 2021-02-22. Simply AWESOME! Blizz Devs Hint Spicy New Lore & Major Game Fixes - Torghast V2?! (0:40 - 03:45). YouTube. Retrieved on 2021-03-19.
- ^ a b [60] The Jailer's Grasp
- ^ The Art of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, pg. 197: The Veil between realms wanes. The Helm of Domination was crafted to be our way forward; instead, the one seared by the flames of Life uses it to keep us at bay.
- ^ a b Helm of Domination Exclusive Replica. Blizzard Gear Store. Archived from the original on 2021-03-21. “Forged according to the Jailer's will, the Helm of Domination was to be the vessel of Death's influence on Azeroth. The nathrezim imprisoned the spirit of the orc chieftain Ner'zhul within the helm, granting him command over a vast army of undead Scourge.”
- ^ Arthas: Rise of the Lich King, pg. 204
- ^ (Archive.org) Legion: Death Knight Artifact Reveal
- ^ Ultimate Visual Guide
- ^ File:Kel'Thuzad and the Frozen Throne.jpg
- ^ The Legacy of the Damned campaign revolves around this event.
- ^ The Ascension
- ^ Fall of the Lich King
- ^ The King & The Queen
- ^ a b [50] Field Seance
- ^ a b [50] From the Mouths of Madness
- ^ a b [53-60] A Glimpse into Darkness
- ^ [50] Through the Shattered Sky
- ^ [50] Tether to Home
- ^ [60] The Captive King
- ^ [60] Torment Chamber: Thrall
- ^ [60] A Mourneblade Born
- ^ a b Manual of Monsters, pg. 175
- ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20110106174212/http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/misc/images/tcg/card4-large.jpg
- ^ Loreology on Twitter (2013-12-23)
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