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| character = [[Warcraft_II_Units#Elven_Archer.2FTroll_Axethrower|Axe-thrower]], [[Hunter]] |
| character = [[Warcraft_II_Units#Elven_Archer.2FTroll_Axethrower|Axe-thrower]], [[Hunter]] |
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| occupation = Chieftain of the Amani, Warlord of Zul'Aman |
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A fierce [[Forest Trolls|Forest Troll]] of the [[Amani|Amani tribe]], Zul'jin's ability as a warrior and leader meant that he did what no other Troll has done since the [[The Troll Wars|Troll Wars]]: unite the warring tribes of [[Zul'Aman]] under a single leader. He was nefarious for his daring raids on the outskirts of Quel'thalas at a time when Trolls had been completely beaten into obscurity by the High Elves of the same nation. Some say he planned to unite all trolls, but his plans were quickly put on hold by the events of the [[Second War]]. |
A fierce [[Forest Trolls|Forest Troll]] of the [[Amani|Amani tribe]], Zul'jin's ability as a warrior and leader meant that he did what no other Troll has done since the [[The Troll Wars|Troll Wars]]: unite the warring tribes of [[Zul'Aman]] under a single leader. He was nefarious for his daring raids on the outskirts of Quel'thalas at a time when Trolls had been completely beaten into obscurity by the High Elves of the same nation. Some say he planned to unite all trolls, but his plans were quickly put on hold by the events of the [[Second War]]. |
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+ | At the time of the Second War, the Orcish warchief [[Orgrim Doomhammer]] approached Zul'jin to ask the Forest Trolls to join the [[Horde (pre-Thrall)|Horde]]. Zul'jin initially refused, but after [[Quel'Thalas]] allied itself with the [[Human]] nations, he realized once the [[Alliance]] was done with the [[Orcs]] they would turn on the [[Trolls]]. His subsequent capture by Humans and rescue by the Horde lead him to join forces with the Orcs. |
Zul'jin fought throughout the [[Second War]], yet once it became clear the Horde had lost the war, the Forest Trolls removed themselves from the Horde as quickly as they had joined, and Zul'jin, most likely disheartened by his inability to uphold his oath to the orcs, disappeared, most believed he died under a hail of Alleria Windrunner’s arrows. His alliance fell apart, and the forest trolls returned to their savage and undisciplined ways.{{Cite|HPG|158}} |
Zul'jin fought throughout the [[Second War]], yet once it became clear the Horde had lost the war, the Forest Trolls removed themselves from the Horde as quickly as they had joined, and Zul'jin, most likely disheartened by his inability to uphold his oath to the orcs, disappeared, most believed he died under a hail of Alleria Windrunner’s arrows. His alliance fell apart, and the forest trolls returned to their savage and undisciplined ways.{{Cite|HPG|158}} |
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Zul'jin is the Warlord of the Amani forest trolls and chieftain of the Amani tribe.
A fierce Forest Troll of the Amani tribe, Zul'jin's ability as a warrior and leader meant that he did what no other Troll has done since the Troll Wars: unite the warring tribes of Zul'Aman under a single leader. He was nefarious for his daring raids on the outskirts of Quel'thalas at a time when Trolls had been completely beaten into obscurity by the High Elves of the same nation. Some say he planned to unite all trolls, but his plans were quickly put on hold by the events of the Second War.
At the time of the Second War, the Orcish warchief Orgrim Doomhammer approached Zul'jin to ask the Forest Trolls to join the Horde. Zul'jin initially refused, but after Quel'Thalas allied itself with the Human nations, he realized once the Alliance was done with the Orcs they would turn on the Trolls. His subsequent capture by Humans and rescue by the Horde lead him to join forces with the Orcs.
Zul'jin fought throughout the Second War, yet once it became clear the Horde had lost the war, the Forest Trolls removed themselves from the Horde as quickly as they had joined, and Zul'jin, most likely disheartened by his inability to uphold his oath to the orcs, disappeared, most believed he died under a hail of Alleria Windrunner’s arrows. His alliance fell apart, and the forest trolls returned to their savage and undisciplined ways.Template:Cite
Rumours persisted that the once mighty warlord had become a mercenary selling to Trolls and Orcs.
It was said that recently a small tribe under their old leader, Zul'jin, has rejoined the Horde.Template:Cite This was apparently the Revantusk tribe, who imply that he's gone missing, and they wait for his return. They wish he was there to defend them, but are stuck having to defend themselves.(Quest:Cannibalistic_Cousins)
However, recently, Zul'jin has been located, still leading the Amani forest trolls in their seemingly eternal war against the Elves of Quel'Thalas. He resides deep inside Zul'Aman.
Name
According to the World of Warcraft RPG the prefix "Zul'" describes a voodoo master and the suffix "jin" refers to a tribal chief or elder. Additionally the book explains that troll given names are usually one syllable, and that they may take on two syllable name/title or add a syllable to their name later on, when they take a position or status. Zul'jin for example is a name/title that roughly translates out to and used for a "great tribal witch doctor". The book does not discuss a specific "Zul'jin" but rather discusses the name as a title that can be used for any "great tribal witch doctor"Template:Cite.
World of Warcraft
Zul'jin - styled as "Warlord Zul'jin" - can be found as the final boss encounter of Zul'Aman, the capital of the Amani tribe. Zul'Aman can be found in the Ghostlands, and is a 10 player encounter like Karazhan. Zul'jin will be the third playable character from Warcraft II to be an instance boss in World of Warcraft (after Kargath Bladefist and Teron Gorefiend), and the second to be a final boss (after Kargath).
Zul'jin will be able to draw upon the ghostly spirits of each of the four liberated animal gods from the instance and change his own shape to assume their powers.
Zul'Aman is scheduled to be released in an upcoming patch.
There's a quote from the quest Cannibalistic Cousins in which Mystic Yayo'jin of the Revantusk tribe says: "If Zul'jin were here, he would have destroyed the whole lot of them with a flick of his wrist - alas, Zul'jin has not yet returned and we are left to our own devices." The Revantusk tribe hold Zul'jin in high regard (like all trolls do) and that's probably the reason Mystic Yayo'jin wishes he would come back to help his tribe. That the Revantusk still hold Zul'jin's oath to Orgrim Doomhammer in high regard may also be one of the reasons why they agreed to a pact of friendship and mutual assistance with the Horde under Thrall.
Zul'jin is also mentioned by the Captured Hakkari Zealot on Yojamba Isle, but only as a passing comment:
- The young races? The infants? Humans? Orcs? Dwarves? You expect to defeat the Hakkari? To destroy a GOD?
- It shall NEVER happen. We are legion. We are united. Where are your heroes? Vol'jin sits in sanctuary at the side of the young Warchief, unaware. Zul'jin missing, probably dead.
July 12,2007 - As of E3 Blizzard has announced that Zul'jin will be the last boss of Zul'Aman, being the leader of the Amani tribe.
Speculation
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Title
The WoWRPG talks of Zul'jin as a name/title, rather than about the person. This leaves implication that there may be other Zul'jins.
Zul
Blizzard has failed to explain why the prefix "Zul'" is present in the names of the major Troll cities, i.e.; -Zul'Gurub (Capital of the ancient Gurubashi Jungle Troll empire) -Zul'Aman (Capital of the ancient Amani Forest Troll empire) -Zul'Farrak (Lost city of the Desert Trolls)
It might also be that "Zul" means "Great", hence "Zul'jin" would mean "Great Chief" and "Zul'Gurub" would mean "Great Gurub" or "Great City of the Gurubashi".