War of the Scaleborn (World of Warcraft: Dragonflight)

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The antechamber’s only egress point seemed to be its entrance, and the thought put Vyranoth on edge. Just as Vyranoth considered taking her leave, an oblong-shaped light flared at the top of the staircase in the middle of the room.

Since the beginning of time, the angelic forces of the High Heavens and the demonic hordes of the Burning Hells have been locked in eternal conflict for the fate of all Creation. I trust you, Alexstrasza,” Vyranoth said, leaning forward and pressing her forehead to her friend’s, “but I do not trust your keepers. At sea Aram struggles to get along with the Wavestrider's crew - especially second mate Makasa, a tough teenage girl who has been reluctantly placed in charge of him.

Though the fight was desperate, Galakrond fell by their teeth and talons, and the five were chosen to become protectors of Azeroth.

I don’t know how they could think that we would understand the lore with the main quest in the game which doesn’t explain how we get there ! In the first chapter of this epic trilogy, the outcome of the historic War of the Ancients is forever altered by the arrival of three time-lost heroes: Krasus, the dragon mage whose great power and memories of the ancient conflict have inexplicably diminished; the human wizard Rhonin, whose thoughts are divided between his family and the seductive source of his now-growing power; and Broxigar, a weathered orc veteran who seeks a glorious death in combat. I thought the whole thing about his corruption was it didn't really start until the time Raszageth broke his fancy bracelet and he used Old God power to banish her. Their four leaders, Raszageth, Iridikron, Vyranoth, and Fyrakk were known as the Primal Incarnates, giant proto-dragons infused with the power of the elements. Like Alexstrasza, Vyranoth believed dragonkind could achieve greater things when they worked together.This is understandable, but these retcons need precedent and, if there is likely to be a question from the reader, explanation. This isn't a "junior novelization of Dragonflight's events" it's actual backstory going into print rather than the game.

The latest World of Warcraft novel, War of the Scaleborn by Courtney Alameda, details the origin of the enmity between the Aspects and the Primal Incarnates, the growth of power in dragon societies and the decisions that caused the schism between them, and the alien forces that meddled in, manipulated, and used dragons for their own purposes. He employs the elements for this and in doing so becomes what he despises, both evolved and controlling.

It provides more depth and detail for those who wish it, and an examination of long-time characters and newer ones alike. Both sides realize they will have to make sacrifices to secure the future of their kind, sacrifices that will cascade through the ages. The second group consists of convicted murderers and volunteers who elect to serve their sentences in a virtual-reality prison.