| World of Warcraft: Sylvanas | |
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| Author(s) | Christie Golden |
| Artist(s) | Evyn Fong (cover) |
| Pages | 400 |
| Publisher(s) | Penguin Random House |
| Publication date | March 29, 2022 |
| Format(s) | Hardcover, Digital, Audiobook |
| Retail price |
US: $24.49 UK: £14.99 |
| ISBN 10 | 0399594183 |
| ISBN 13 | 978-0399594182 |
World of Warcraft: Sylvanas is a novel by Christie Golden chronicling "the epic, definitive story" of Sylvanas Windrunner.[1]
Description
Ranger-General. Banshee Queen. Warchief. Sylvanas Windrunner has borne many titles. To some, she is a hero . . . to others, a villain. But whether in pursuit of justice, vengeance, or something more, Sylvanas has always sought to control her own destiny.
The power to achieve her goals has never been closer, as Sylvanas works alongside the Jailer to liberate all Azeroth from the prison of fate. Her final task? Secure the fealty of their prisoner—King Anduin Wrynn.
To succeed, Sylvanas will be forced to reflect on the harrowing path that brought her to the Jailer’s side, and reveal her truest self to her greatest rival. Here, Sylvanas’ complete story is laid bare: from the breaking of the Windrunner family and her rise to Ranger-General; to her own death at the hands of Arthas and her renewed purpose in founding the Forsaken; to the moment she first beheld the Maw, and understood the true consequences of what lay beyond the veil of death. But as her moment of victory draws near, Sylvanas Windrunner will make a choice that may ultimately come to define her. A choice that’s hers alone to make.[1]
Characters
Locations
- Azeroth
- Eastern Kingdoms
- Lordaeron
- Quel'Thalas
- Zul'Aman
- Eversong Forest
- Windrunner Spire
- Goldenmist Village
- Elrendar River
- Farstrider Enclave
- Farstrider Retreat
- West Sanctum
- Windrunner Village
- Saltheril's Haven
- Sanctum of the Moon
- Sanctum of the Sun
- Sungraze Peak
- Tranquillien
- Thalassian Way
- Silvermoon City
- Court of the Sun
- Sunfury Spire
- Artists' Quarters
- Sunfury Spire
- Farstriders' Square
- Court of the Sun
- Isle of Quel'Danas
- Stormwind
- Broken Isles
- Kalimdor
- Eastern Kingdoms
Others
- Woundwood
Retcons and discrepancies
- Master Apothecary Faranell was originally described as the leader of the Royal Apothecary Society.[2][3] However in Sylvanas, he was described as being Grand Apothecary Putress' subordinate, and it was Putress that convinced Sylvanas to create the Royal Apothecary Society in the first place.[4]
- It should be noted that there were two Grand Apothecaries, the other being Doctor Sintar Malefious (who was deployed directly alongside Putress), and two Master Apothecaries, the other being Master Apothecary Lydon (who was promoted). These ranks' relation to each other was never explained before this.
Notes
- The audiobook version is read by Patty Mattson, Sylvanas' voice actress.[1]
- As a full-life retelling of a character's history, Sylvanas is similar in theme and purpose to Golden's 2009 novel Arthas: Rise of the Lich King. According to Golden, Blizzard were aware of the similarities between the two and wanted to make sure that Sylvanas was "its own thing, unique to her" while also being mindful of what worked in Rise of the Lich King.[5]
- The novel's release date was originally announced as November 9, 2021.[1] It was later pushed back to February 2022, with Golden stating that Blizzard were taking some extra time to ensure that the book is "the best it can be",[6] and later to March 2022.
Gallery
- Cover art sketches
References
- ^ a b c d
Blizzard Entertainment 2021-04-21. Warcraft®: Sylvanas Now Available for Pre-Purchase. Retrieved on 2021-04-21.
- ^ Ultimate Visual Guide, pg. 152
- ^ World of Warcraft: Game Manual#Undead (Forsaken)
- ^ Warcraft: Sylvanas, chapter 20
- ^ Christie Golden on Twitter (2021-04-21). Retrieved on 2021-04-22.
- ^ Christie Golden on Twitter (2021-06-17). Retrieved on 2021-06-17. “Hi all, many of you have contacted me re the date change to Feb. 22 for the Sylvanas novel. I'm sure you all can appreciate that a book of this magnitude & significance should be given the dedication it's due, so we're taking the extra time to make sure it's the best it can be!”
External links
World of Warcraft Community Site Warcraft®: Sylvanas Now Available for Pre-Purchase
Penguin Random House Hardcover
Amazon Hardcover
