 The Mawsworn | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Main leader |
 Zovaal the Jailer |
| Secondary leaders |
 Anduin Wrynn (forced) Helya |
| Formerly |
 Sylvanas Windrunner Kel'Thuzad † |
| Race(s) |
   Mawsworn  Shade   Kyrian  Nathrezim  Venthyr     Maldraxxi Soul |
| Capital | Torghast, The Maw |
| Theater of operations | Shadowlands |
| Affiliation | Independent, Forsworn |
| Status | Active |
The Mawsworn are minions who serve the Jailer in the Maw. They bring pain and punishment to the most wicked of souls.[1] These soldiers are the very worst the damned have to offer: the result of the Jailer torturing mortal souls until only a mere shade of their former glory remains and they willingly serve their tormentor for eternity.[2][3] The size of the Mawsworn army rivals that of the Burning Legion, and with the soul-river Gorgoa overflowing, their ranks continue to swell.[4][5] With the role of the Lich King having been ended by Sylvanas Windrunner, the Mawsworn have taken control of the Scourge and Cult of the Damned.[6] A group of them captured Thrall, Baine Bloodhoof, Jaina Proudmoore, and Anduin Wrynn and took them to the Maw. The Mawsworn also attempted to capture Tyrande Whisperwind, but she slew her attackers.[7]
To aid their offensive into Azeroth, Mawsworn Soulbearers raised fallen Scourge champions from the past.[8] The Argent Crusade and the Knights of the Ebon Blade led the offensive against them, and enlisted the aid of Horde and Alliance champions.[9] Seeking to strike a definite blow against the Mawsworn, Azeroth's heroes confronted and killed Herald Dalora.[10]
Mawsworn begin as empty suits of armor forged at Zovaal's Cauldron, and then are infused with a decrepit shade to be brought to "life".[11]
The Mawsworn's weapons and armor were designed by the Runecarver against his will.[12]
Type of forces
Maw guard- Maw caster
- Mawsworn Shadowcasters in the Maw are powerful magic wielders, Mawsworn Shadowcasters lob powerful bolts of dark energy to destroy those who oppose the Jailer’s will.[1]
- Mawsworn kyrian
- Mawsworn Avengers in the Maw circle the skies above, these winged warriors use their spears to impale intruders.[1]
- Charred behemoth
- Shade
- Shadehound
- Soul seeker
- Soul eater
- Maw necromancer
- Maw fog beast
- Husk
- Crawling hand
- Bone wraith
- Death elemental
- Jailer's construct
The Scourge and the Cult of the Damned have become the Jailer's new minions.[10]
- Allies
- Venthyr, Stone Legion stoneborn, and nathrezim formerly under Denathrius
- Mueh'zala's forces including spriggans, boggarts and skeletal trolls
- Forsworn
- Maldraxxi forces
- House of Rituals forces first under Margrave Sin'dane and then under Kel'Thuzad
- House of Constructs forces formerly under Margrave Gharmal
- House of the Chosen forces formerly under Margrave Vyraz
- Certain Broker cartels collaborating with the above
Members
Named
- Herald Dalora
- Soulrender Dormazain
- Painsmith Raznal
- Fatescribe Roh-Kalo
- See [Better to Be Lucky Than Dead]
Gallery
Guards.
Caster.
Kyrian.
Charred behemoth.
Shades.
Various sketches by Matthew McKeown.
References
- ^ a b c Shadowlands Preview: The Maw
- ^ The Art of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, pg. 175, pg. 190
- ^ [50] An Undeserved Fate
- ^ [50] The Path to Salvation
- ^ [60WG] Forces of Perdition
- ^ [50] Secrets in Shadows
- ^ [50] Cause for Distraction
- ^ Death Rising#Rares
- ^ [50] Return of the Crusade
- ^ a b [50] Only Shadows Remain
- ^ [60W] Soulless Husks
- ^ Cutscene after returning 15 Runecarver Memories
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