Yrel

Yrel
Title	High Exarch,; Voice of the Naaru,; Light of Hope,; Exarch,; Vindicator,; Lady ; Formerly: ; Acolyte
Gender	Female
Race	Draenei (Humanoid)
Class	Paladin, Priest (initially)
Resource	Mana
Reaction	Alliance Horde
Affiliation(s)	Lightbound, Council of Exarchs, Hand of the Prophet
Former affiliation(s)	Alliance (allied)
Occupation	Leader of the Lightbound
Former occupation(s)	Exarch, Vindicator, Acolyte at the Temple of Karabor
Location	Various
Status	Alive
Relative(s)	Samaara (older sister)
Mentor(s)	Velen, Exarch Hataaru

“Whenever I am afraid, I remember that the Light is with me, and together we are strong.”

— Yrel^[1]

Yrel [jiːɹɛl] (pronounced "Yee-Rell")^[4] is a member of the draenei's Council of Exarchs on alternate Draenor. Originally a naïve priestess of Karabor enslaved by the Iron Horde, she gains combat experience while fighting the orcish threat. After the demise of Velen and numerous betrayals from within draenei society, Yrel takes upon herself the burden of leading her people. An important ally of the Alliance forces on Draenor, she is one of the main protagonists of World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor.

History[]

Born on Draenor, the sanctuary of the exiled draenei, Yrel was dedicated to her faith. She can only remember being raised by her older sister, Samaara; it is unknown what happened to their parents. She grew up in the Temple of Karabor, the center of the Holy Light for her people, and as an adult served as an acolyte. Devoted to her beliefs and her studies, she showed promise as a healer. Prophet Velen noticed her talent. He invited her to train as his pupil and began to teach her the value of leadership and sacrifice. But Yrel carried a dark secret within her. Velen sensed it, and he foresaw that for good or ill, she had a larger role to play. Yet when she considered her prospects, Yrel preferred to stay inside the temple, quietly caring for those around her. Unfortunately, that ideal did not survive.

Her peaceful life was shattered when the savage orc clans forged themselves into a fighting force named the Iron Horde and set out to conquer Draenor. Yrel was captured and flung into a war. Now, she stands at the brink of greatness. Whatever her fate, Yrel is not destined to remain a humble acolyte in the Temple of Karabor. Draenor is in danger, and she's called to do something more: to shield her people from oblivion.^[1]

Warlords of Draenor[]

This section concerns content related to Warlords of Draenor.

Assault on the Dark Portal[]

Yrel was initially encountered by the Azeroth expedition during their mission in Tanaan Jungle, where she was being held by the Iron Horde as a slave in Umbral Halls. The adventurer found her after she had killed Ankova the Fallen in self-defense, the first time she'd taken a life. She then joined Khadgar's group. Upon leaving the cave, she and Liadrin healed the former Frostwolf and draenei prisoners. After the destruction of the Dark Portal, she accompanied the Alliance onto the ships of the Iron Horde.

Shadowmoon Valley[]

She escaped with them to Shadowmoon Valley. There, her mentor Velen greeted them and gave them a piece of land called Lunarfall on which to establish a garrison. While the first perimeters were being built, Yrel asked the garrison's commander to kill Quakefist who was terrorizing the draenei. Afterwards, she left with the Prophet only to be sent back into the Garrison in order to show the commander the valley. They left for Embaari Village, where her sister, Samaara, lived. After their reunion, Samaara went to fight the Shadowmoon clan who had started attacking the draenei in the north. In the meantime, Yrel rejoined the Prophet in Teluuna Observatory where Ner'zhul captured draenei, Samaara included. Yrel and the adventurer confronted the Warlord but he escaped with the captives into Shaz'gul, leaving only Karnoth, Shard of the Dark Star. Karnoth was killed by the adventurer and their allies. Afterwards, she and Velen went to Twilight Glade from where she was sent to rescue the draenei.

Velen finale — Yrel witnesses Velen's sacrifice.

In Shaz'gul, she led a group of the Rangari who were all captured and executed. Only Yrel was spared as the others forced her to hide just before they were discovered. As she was hiding, heartbroken at the loss of her Rangari, the adventurer was placing bombs around the village. Upon finding Yrel, the adventurer convinced her to fight on. Once the bombs exploded, the two escaped while the orcs were in chaos. The Prophet and his student then went to Anguish Fortress. After the commander disabled the protection, the draenei reached the top of the area and saw the Warlord and his Warchief introducing him the power of the void. After the orcs left, the draenei defeated a Void Lord. Yrel then found her sister on the brink of death. When Samaara succumbed to her wounds, Yrel swore to become strong in order to protect her people. She returned to Embaari from which she went to confront Ner'zhul once more. Though the draenei were initially unsuccessful and Ner'zhul summoned the Dark Star, it was stopped by the Prophet by sacrificing himself. Before going to meet his destiny, he passed the mark on his head to Yrel. The Dark Star was purified back into the naaru K'ara. At that moment, the Iron Horde invaded Karabor. Vindicator Maraad quickly informed her of this and recommended to gather the draenei and flee, but Yrel was eager to fight on or Velen's death would be for naught. She flew to Karabor and started fighting against the orcs. She got to the harbor where, with the help of the adventurer and K'ara, annihilated the enemy forces and its leader, Commander Vorka. She returned to Embaari and announced victory, thanked the adventurer and gave them [The Prophet's Arcanum], Velen's hologram.

Gorgrond[]

She and Maraad decided to send an expedition into Gorgrond in order to discover its secrets and use them against the Iron Horde. Eventually, they too ventured there and sent the commander ahead to find Exarch Naielle. Unfortunately her camp had been attacked by the forces of the Primals. The commander eliminated the threat, and the remaining draenei with Thaelin Darkanvil traveled to the heart of Gorgrond and stationed themselves in Highpass. Yrel and her group of Rangari then continued to fight the Primals until the genesaur Iyu was killed and the [Will of the Genesaur] was claimed. With the newfound artifacts and new allies, she led an attack on Iron Approach to the north. They destroyed an enemy army, Commander Gar, and the gronn Goc. They lost the artifacts, however, and she wanted to regroup in the Garrison and plan their next move.

Talador[]

Yrel, Maraad and Thaelin then ventured into Talador to halt the Iron Horde's invasion. She started worrying about Maraad's anger. On her orders, explosives were stolen and used to destroy their weapons. When the army stationed in Tuurem was destroyed, she joined Khadgar near Shattrath to plan their counter-attack. She claimed that Maraad was lost in anger and accompanied the group into Shattrath's harbor where she defended the archmage. Eventually, she, Maraad and Durotan attacked Blackhand on his flagship. The Warlord overcame his enemies and almost killed everyone. In his last moments of life, Maraad used his remaining power and summoned an energy shield to protect Yrel. She then saw Blackhand walking to Durotan so she picked up Maraad's hammer and tossed it at Blackhand. The warlord grabbed Yrel but she quickly healed Durotan who threw his axe and Yrel cut it into Blackhand. The two and the bodies of their fallen comrades were then teleported back to the harbor while the ship exploded. Afterwards, she returned to Fort Wrynn.

Nagrand[]

Telaar in Nagrand was attacked by the Warsong clan and Yrel, now a Vindicator, suggested to build a new base for the Alliance and immediately gave necessary orders. Yrel herself was found north of Telaari Station in Yrel's Watch. When the troubles of the Warsong clan, Burning Blade clan and the Highmaul ogres in Mar'gok's Overwatch dealt with, she sent her force into Lok-rath to capture the Warsong orcs. She sent the commander to the captured leader, Uruk Foecleaver, but the orcs refused to yield. Yrel had one more task for the commander - Thaelin had sent her boxes full of baby goren as a prank and she asked him to collect them and sent them back to the dwarf in order to get her revenge. Once the Alliance forces were gathered and ready, she led the attack on Grommashar and Garrosh. After killing Durn the Hungerer, she ordered Rangari D'kaan to guard the entrance to Garrosh's throne area. With the words that Maraad would be proud of her, D'kaan blew the gate, and Yrel with the commander entered and started fighting Garrosh. The fight was stopped by Thrall who challenged him to mak'gora. Yrel was then seen with the Frostwolf orcs, Horde, and Alliance planning their next steps near the Stones of Prophecy where Garrosh was killed.

Garrison Campaign[]

Yrel returned to Shadowmoon and visited the Garrison, telling Deedree to send the commander to Elodor. Yrel explained that she had been invited by the Council of Exarchs to face the Exarch trials, but she needs help with three tasks. She entered Auchindoun and defeated the fallen Exarch Hataaru and Maraad who told her she was indeed ready. She also needed to kill the fury Everburn in Frostfire Ridge and help the Rangari in Nagrand with their poison problem in Cerulean Lagoon. After it was done, her final task was to defeat the remaining Exarchs - Akama, Naielle, and Maladaar. Once she did it, Maladaar announced her as Exarch and joined the Council and the coliseum in Karabor exploded in joy.^[5]

She is ultimately seen leading the Alliance in the attack on Gates of Tanaan after the death of Azuka confronting Warchief Hellscream. Grommash "invited" them to Tanaan.^[6]

Fury of Hellfire[]

Yrel arrived to Lunarfall and met with King Wrynn. She praised his tactical strategies. Yrel joined with the Alliance commander to seek out a shipyard constructor named Solog Roark. The orc told them to put a hammer in his hands and fight about it. The Exarch proclaimed that she didn't want him dead for they needed a shipwright.^[7] When the first transport was finished, they traveled to Tanaan Jungle. After scouting the eastern area and disabling Iron Horde's machinery, Lion's Watch is established. She was determined to fight in the name of the Light and her loved ones even the end of the world should come. Yrel then told the Alliance commander to seek out Maladaar in the west. She feared that he may have encountered the brunt of Gul'dan's forces.^[8]

Upon hearing of renewed Shadow Council activity within Auchindoun, she and Liadrin return and discover it to be under attack by the Sargerei. They are able to push the traitorous Draenei out and discover Teron'gor had continued devouring souls up until he was recovered by Tyrant Velhari. Teron'gor, now calling himself Gorefiend, is cut off from his feast of souls and Auchindoun is saved once again as Gorefiend leaves for Hellfire Citadel.^[9] A renegade warlock named Oronok Torn-heart told the Alliance commander that Gul'dan is about to find the Cipher of Damnation. Although too late to deliver the message sooner, he and Yrel disabled a barrier in Corrupt Refuge where Gul'dan just summoned Cyrukh. The two casters were left weakened by the spell but the commander killed the elemental lord, destroying the Cipher and thwarting Gul'dan's plan. Yrel thanked him for it.^[10]

Some time later, Yrel was told by Khadgar that the Alliance commander had accomplished great things. She and the other Exarch gather in Karabor and witness the blessing of naaru K'ara enhancing the commander's legendary ring. Yrel and the draenei people will stand with the commander to the end. After this, she says that she would like to see Azeroth and comments that it must be an amazing world.^[11]

Yrel accompanies Khadgar and Grommash as they fight Archimonde alongside with the heroes of Azeroth. After Archimonde is defeated, Yrel tells Khadgar that they will help him if he ever needs the people of Draenor. She vows to see Draenor rebuilt.

Exarch Yrel during the Tanaan Jungle offensive.
Exarch Yrel at the Black Gate.
Khadgar and Yrel after Archimonde is defeated.

Battle for Azeroth[]

This section concerns content related to Battle for Azeroth.

Yrel (Gorgrond) — Yrel in front of Beastwatch.

After Archimonde's fall, the orcs and draenei worked together to drive the Burning Legion from Draenor. The two peoples then lived in peace alongside each other for years. During this time, more naaru arrived on Draenor and, without demons to fight, the draenei became fixated upon the Light. At some point, Draenor began to deteriorate for unknown reasons. The Lightbound believed that the Mag'har orcs were choking the life from Draenor and dooming the land to desiccation, and blamed the Mag'har for the once-fertile land becoming lifeless dust,^[12] while Grommash Hellscream believed that it was the Light that had doomed the planet. Having received visions from the Light Mother, the High Exarch knew that the Army of the Light would bring order to countless worlds in the Great Dark Beyond. But first, the Mag'har needed to be taught to trust the naaru as well, for they brought peace and order. The naaru compelled the draenei to spread their influence among the orcs.

The Lightbound sent sermons, explaining they wished for all the people of Draenor to be unified in purpose. Those resisting the Light were seen as an infection that prevented "Draenor's heart from being whole".^[13] A few orcs converted to the Light willingly, but others had the Light forced upon them. Some orcs even sided with the draenei against their own kin, including Grommash's own son.^[14] War followed, until the two sides found themselves in a stalemate in Gorgrond, where the Lightbound refused to attack Hellsreach Citadel.^[12] Yrel confronted Grommash, referring to him as an old friend and attempting to get him to stand down. Grommash held her off while a group of Mag'har led by Overlord Geya'rah, daughter of Draka and the deceased Durotan, fled to Azeroth. The outcome of her fight with Grommash is unknown.^[15]

Locations[]

Notable appearances
Location	Level range	Health range
Redemption Rise	95 - 100	391,416
[20-40] The Battle for Shattrath	97	342,700
Fort Wrynn	96 - 100	26,581
Nagrand (alternate universe)	??	186,300
[40] Garrison Campaign: The Exarch's Call	91 - 100	6,051
[40] Primal Fury	100	8,942,400
Lion's Watch	??	186,300
The Desolation of Gorefiend	100	74,520
Hellfire Citadel (alternate universe)	103	825,000
[40-70] Tyranny of the Light	??	3,065,000

Notable appearances
Location	Level range	Health range
Assault on the Dark Portal	90 - 100	27,510
[10-40] Quakefist	90 - 100	6,442
Lunarfall	92	117,260
[10-40] The Fate of Karabor	100	1,490,400
[10-40] Escape From Shaz'gul	91 - 100	6,855
[10-40] The Defense of Karabor	91 - 100	34,271
[15-40] Welcome to Gorgrond	92 - 100	134,820
Bushwhacker	93 - 100	33,226
[15-40] Iyu	94 - 100	137,081
Strike While the Iron is Hot	99 - 100	186,300

Quests[]

Assault on the Dark Portal

[10-40] Yrel

Shadowmoon Valley

Gorgrond

Talador

Nagrand

Garrison Campaign

[40] Garrison Campaign: The Exarch's Call

In Pursuit of Gul'dan

[40] Derailment
[40] The Train Gang
[40] The Invasion of Tanaan
[40] Obstacle Course
[40] The Assault Base
[40] Shipyard Report
[40] The Battle for the West
[40] Commander in the Field!
[40] Garrison Campaign: The Bane of the Bleeding Hollow
[40] Garrison Campaign: Onslaught at Auchindoun
- [40] Secrets of the Sargerei
[40] Garrison Campaign: The Warlock
- [40] The Cipher of Damnation

Tanaan Jungle

[100 Daily] Your Orders, General?
[40 Daily] Assault on Ironhold Harbor
[40 Daily] Assault on The Fel Forge
[40 Daily] Assault on the Ruins of Kra'nak
[40 Daily] Assault on the Temple of Sha'naar
[40 Daily] Assault on the Throne of Kil'jaeden
[40 Daily] Battle At The Iron Front
[40 Daily] Bleeding the Bleeding Hollow

Legendary

[100] Light Be With You

Abilities[]

Dauntless Fury — Holy light infuses the target healing them fully. In addition light fills the target increasing haste by 200%, increasing multistrike chance by 100%, and reduces the cost of spells and abilities by 100%.
Divine Bulwark — Protects the target with a shield of divine light for 8 sec. The shield absorbs up to 10000 damage and inflicts Holy damage on attackers.
Judgment of Hope — Attacks against the target trigger Hope's Embrace, creating a bolt of light that inflicts Holy damage to all enemies and heals allies within 5 yards of the impact.
Radiant Light — Creates a zone of holy light that heals allies for 10% of their maximum life. In addition, the power of the light guides their attacks, increasing damage done by 20%
Shield of Vengeance — Hurls a holy shield at the enemy, dealing 185 to 215 Holy damage and knocking them prone. Affects 3 total targets.
Vindicator's Fury — Inflicts Holy damage to all enemies within 5 yards of the caster.