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Yeah Illidan is one of my all time favorite characters in wow. He did what needed to be done and yet everyone in the lore resented him. This whole conversation is priceless.
It's a beautiful character arc for Illidan, WOTLK with arthas, and how he fell and stayed down the dark path. Illidan how he 'fell' but for the betterment of his people, then chose to still fight for them even after being disowned/abandoned. Such great characters.
I wish they made CGI version of this, like they do between expansions for more hype, you can't but agree that cinematics are What they do the best:D this one in CGI form could outmatch any previous and future cinematics, lich king warlords any of them
@@Darkdir actually you're wrong the lich king never created any of those items dreadlords did, in the twisting nether can u pretend to know the lore somewhere else
WoW LEGION - Illidan Stormrage: "There can be no chosen one, only we can save ourselves." WoW LEGION - Archmage Khadgar: "I came to Karazhan seeking knowledge, but what I found was a reminder that no single person, not even a guardian, can stand against the Legion alone." WARCRAFT 3 - Medivh: "To teach the world that it no longer need guardians, the hope for future generations has always lie in mortal hands."
Yes, pretty sure it has to do with the "influence" of the god Xe'ra itself. The light is just like the fell. In pure form there is no "good or bad". It claims people and makes them believe for their cause. After Xe'ras death you can see how Xe'ra's influence get loose.@@OGDweeb
In the book Illidan is given a vision of what he would look like if he embraces his "destiny". It's basically just him but made of radiant light. Kinda like Lothraxion.
Unlike Guldan, I think that Xe'ra was well intentioned with her actions but she made the mistake of trying to force her beliefs and powers onto Illidan which is so very wrong. In Illidan's mind, he needs his demon hunter/fel powers to destroy the Legion for good and any other threats that'll pop up in the future. In other words, he believes that you have to fight fire with fire to win. Xe'ra should've been more patient with Illidan and verbally coax him over time but alas, she was as impatient and impulsive as Illidan and paid for it with her life.
No doubt that Xe'ra wishes to have the light dominate over creation because quite frankly, she's drunken too much of her own kool-aid and actually believes what she says and does is what's best for all which in her mind, gives her the right to force her beliefs and powers onto others. This sort of thinking is what makes her dangerous.
Xe'ra should've said "Illidan, where is Malfurion? only he is worthy of the gift to save Azeroth... to save Tyrannde" Then Illidan would've took that blessing for himself.
it always cracks me up how xe’ra’s like, “the light in your eyes held such promise for the future” and it just flashes back to illidan literally getting his eyes BURNED OUT OF HIS SKULL
Illidan was born with Amber eyes, which among Night Elves means great destiny and Druidic potential. Even Malfurion did not have amber eyes. Illidan lost his eyes when he played Double Agent during the War of the Ancients. He's once more refuting the idea that his destiny is set in stone.
Xe'ra: "Illidan. Now that we have revived you, and restored my power, it's time for the third part of the Legendary quest chain, in which we will collect 250-" Illidan: "Yeah, no!"
Illidan stormrage is a model of someome who has made mistakes and has scarred himself to the point he can't accept someone trying to "fix him" but also understands that the only thing that can truly change him is himself. He models that people grow from their mistakes and pains to become stronger and wiser. The true hero
This scene shows just how blind and insane the other characters in it are. They were willing to watch an "ally" be turned into something else against their will.
It doesn't come across in the scene but Velen makes it pretty clear he backs Illidan in-game. Additionally X'era and Illidan are very powerful and it is unlikely any one except Velen could intervene effectively.
@@aitipsea3909and let's not forget that after you wind up turned against your will, for the benefit of the alliance, they won't want anything to do with you if you aren't pretty any more. Ask the Forsaken.
They put so much effort into their facial movements too, it's pretty weird. They finish every sentence by scrunching their face like the word is being vacuumed out of their mouth.
"Only we can save ourselves" "You will be remembered as the king who sacrificed his life for nothing" "Now go! Leave this place and never return!" "I couldn't let the alliance have all the fun today!" "You called little Shaman! And the Firelord has answered!" "Our king just routed your army!" "KIL'ROOOOOOGG!"
really??? terror of darkshore, for teldrassil, bob salami, pretty much any cinematic in BFA was really cool imo - even shadowlands like sylvanas vs tyrande and slyvanas vs bolvar fight was cool
Turalyon: You were the Chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Legion, not join them, bring balance to the world, not leave it in darkness! You were my brother Illidan... I loved you. Illidan: WTF?
check out critical roll if u havent, the voice actors for illidan and jaina proudmore play half elf twins in a game of dnd with mathew mercer the voice of mcree in overwatch as the dungeon master
arrrrrghimapirate Her light is the light in the forge next to the void, which is capable of strenghtening your godly Artifact weapons to fight Sargeras. Come back and play to see the rest or watch twitch.
And he collapsed from exhaustion. It would have made more sense for say, Velen to shield Illidan instead of him just palming the sword like Shaq palming a basketball.
Jacob Barnhardt i mean it obviously still did something to Illidan, his hand is bleeding from holding it so it's not like he's invincible, just physically strong enough to hold it off
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. That can't POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSIBLY be what they're trying to tell us.... First "Illidan good guy", now "Naaru Evil"? World of Warcraft has a worse morality system than InFamous!
That line really fits Illidan well. Illidan is the guy that does what needs to be done, regardless of whether or not anyone likes it. Demons are coming through a portal fueled by the skull of Guldan? He consumes the skull to become a freaky demon thing and kill all the demons. Malfurion banishes him for it, but Illidan doesn't hesitate to help Malfurion against the Scourge later on. Later, Illidan finds the Eye of Sargeras, but his ritual is stopped by Malfurion. Said ritual would have torn Northrend off of Azeroth and killed the Lich King. He later earned yet another scar in his fight with Arthas, yet again trying to kill the Lich King. Illidan *is* a good guy, despite what people think of him. He just uses methods one would expect from a villain. It would make some sense that he takes solace in knowing he got those scars trying to save everyone, even if they don't see it that way.
Well she was implying to heal the scars, and illidan believes the scars, the psyhcal damage he suffered brought him there and gave him opportunity to stand against legion. Thats why " I am my scars" is actually a meaningful line.
I love how Illidan wants to show no one owns someones destiny, that you make your own destiny. Illidan has really gotten a deserving story in this expansion
Kil'jaeden's lapdog ? He had no other choice , If he hadn't been his lapdog he would have been dead (funny enough , He probably didn't knew when he dies he goes to the twisting nether so he wouldn't have died even if he had standed against him) Also he was cool with Kil'jaeden in order to make an army while behind the scenes , this is why he was going to storm Argus and kill Archimonde and Kil'jaeden by using Ner'Zhul's trick (the same trick that ripped Draenor into outlands) But we came and killed him when he was not even near his full power , he was near his deathbed when he fought him due to performing a ritual that would have made him super strong over time
To be fair to Blizz, the BfA cinematics overall have been fantastic; it's just that the one miss in the whole expansion happened at the worst possible spot.
I liked mostly everything except the ending with Nzoth.. i just hate they used willpower and power of friendship + the hearth of Azeroth to actually kill nzoth.. Other than that really i am completely fine with the rest
Yeeah i think so to, mean to remember from somewhere that the Naru can see into the future.... And with that, do pretty odd choices that will end up having a positive outcome down the road..... If watching Illidan for so long, would make sense that she knew that he wouldn't go on with that idea, specially with how much time she used on showing us stuff from Illidan's perspective earlier on.
After everything Illidan has been through, it would make some sense that he takes solace in knowing he got those scars trying to save everyone, even if they don't see it that way.
Maybe it sounds edgy but its the truth. Gotham TV Series showed this pretty well... where a person with "healed scars" ( bad memories and stuff) have become a mindless slave. Everything that happened to you is making you - YOU.
What? Since his resurrection he has been fighting beside us, unlike most of the other important figures. He helped us kill Gul'dan and Kil'jaeden. He was in the Cathedral helping us kill the last two bosses, he was also very active on the broken shores. Are you sure you've been playing the game?
Illidan's words while being held by Xe'ra are one of the most true words i heard about life. The message is incredibly strong and honest at once. One of the best lines i have ever heard.
Just as Illidan saw fit to bring Argus to Azeroth without asking for opinions,so did Xe'ra believe it was fit to turn Illidan into a being of light regardless of his personal opinion. They're both wrong,yet Illidan is the hypocrite here.
I mean - "I am my scars" made me think of all the Emo girls in high-school with cuts on their arms. I didn't say anything or hate on it but it make me go "Lmfao awkward". And hey that's just my opinion, otherwise Illidan is badass.
@Brant Hall Actually no, I`m just missing an s, since I obviously was talking about the final seasonS, plural, with the final one being specially bad, pretty simple typing mistake. But then again, you are resorting to arguments about a typo, so yeah... Pretty weak... No wonder you liked GoT final seasons...
I love it how Illidan`s "performance" actually shows how everyone should act. Everybody did something in their past of which they probably are not proud of. Everyone makes mistakes. The way i see it, Illidan just showed what to do. "I am my scars" means (the way i see it): I have my marks from the past, i have my scars. But these scars tell my story. Tell people who i am. Whatever happened in the past, it made me who i am today. Everything i am is caused by the scars i have. My whole character is build up on it. That is in my opinion pure reality.
That is stagnant mentality if it gets to the extreme side of things tho, you should remember and accept your past but ultimately you are not you’re not defined by it.
I actually think it means a little more than that. It is made very clear that Illidan values his freedom and own choice. All the scars he bears were by his own choices (sacrificing the eyes, absorbing the skull of Gul'dan, etc.). Now Xe'ra wants to change those scars and NOT by Illidan's choice but against his will. It was by his choice he transformed to what he was, he did not choose to have that taken away. I think that's the meaning behind the 'I AM MY SCARS' line.
@DeltroxTv No, you simply didn't get it. I'll explain it for you: Everyone else is saying that it doesn't fit Illidan's personality and life. The scars show how he is. What I'm saying is that choice is a huge factor here. It doesn't even matter if the lights fits him or not, the fact that it's not his choice is what angers him. There's definitely a difference you missed.
I mean, why would it be ? It is a primordial force, opposite of the Void. They are what they are and can't change. Their clash, the universe and Twisting Nether, carries the best of both those forces and have the potential to grow beyond them. The Light and the Void are limited in their being. They cannot be anything else other than falling to each other like the Naaru/Void Gods. Both can be just as corrupting and blinding. For the corruption of the Light, you can call it Zealotry like Scarlet Crusade. Any force in existence have the danger when they go too far. Even life, as we saw with the Botani, can grow too fast to become a danger and has to be countered with death. That is why I don't trust 'Pure' beings as they cannot be anything other than their own limited selfs and follow their ideologies blindly. Xe'ra wanted to FORCE a Prophecy on Illidan that shouldn't have been done this way and payed the price for it. It was no different if a Void Lord tried to grab and basicly corrupt you with the Void instead of 'cleanse you ' with the Light.
shadow priest weapon talks about the naru and how the void (lords, ext...) just see them as siblings that have lost their way and will soon find the path again. So if the weapon is correct, then you are also correct.
The way I see it the Light and the Void view us as nothing more than pieces of chess to move around as they see fit. They both rely and thrive on devotion and blind faith to perpetuate their own goals and their eternal conflict. They may be polar opposites but their methods are the same.
You add Xeras shards to the crucible, so its Power isnt lost. Instead, added to your Artifact. Velen agrees with Illidan and Turalyon to continue the campaign against the Legion, and they take the ship to Antorus.
He meddled with the void, he meddled with fell, he meddled with immortality. All of things that are so, so, corruptive. He always remained sane, vigilant of his goal. to end sargeras.. If that doesn´t make him the strongest guy ingame...
In the game where every third character gets corrupted by some bullshit, Illidan is literally a god for playing with almost every corruption-inducing substance and only getting saner after that
I didn't notice this little detail until recently, but I love how when Xera is destroyed, Turalyon's golden eyes fade to brown. His absolute faith in the Light, shattered
@@devin7683 You sure about that? Because the way Turalyon draws his sword and tries to kill Illidan 2 seconds later, that's not how mind control victims act once the controller is dead. If that was the case, he would have been thanking Illidan for freeing him from the evil naaru. I couldn't even type that without smirking.
I think its more of his faith being amplified by her existence, Paladins themselves are getting more and more powerfull as much as their faith is..Reason why Arthas could no longer use the light but Uther almost winning And ya that had to be it Seeing the Naaru the being of ultimate Light getting shattered and denied..must have broke his moral code rather rough.. Altrough he is a human and they are very manipulated across this series xD
Something I never noticed until I just rewatched this a few days ago. When Illidian catches the sword, he starts bleeding. I always assumed the sword was dull at the bottom and that's where he caught it. No, the mad lad caught it by the business part of the blade.
This isn’t about light vs dark it’s about choice. She should have respected the choice Illidan made she didn’t. He defended his right to forge his own path. She locked Alleria away for studying the void which shadow priest harness for power and do good with it. Just as Demon Hunters sacrificed themselves to battle evil. Its the highest form of nobility to sacrifice yourself to save what you love. That act is the light. That was their choice and it wasn’t forced upon them.
you miss the point. the light is NOT choice. the light and void are both two sides of the same coin, and neither is truly good or evil. that IS kind of what the light is about when taken to it's logical conclusion, adherence to a specific path. that's the entire point of this cinematic.
Darius Catana So, why exactly did Illidan reject Xe'ra then? I mean she wanted to force his fate too. Oh, wait. Illidan got a taste of his own medicine, and suddenly it is bad but only if it happens with him. He's a hypocrite.
"Your faith has blinded you." A powerful line, considering Illidan himself is blind in the classic sense of the way, but by losing his traditional eyesight he now "sees" more than the ones who still have it, and who in fact have a hood drawn over their eyes - in Turalyon's sense, quite literal as we see the light glossing over his eyes when the Prime Wind Chime comes back to life...this also happens to be a very long run on sentence.
He was right when he chastised Velen. Even Velen knows that blind faith cost him much. He was the prophet, capable of foresight, but his faith prevented him from acting when he should have, and his home was lost. Illidan is just one whopping walking metaphor.
Honestly people overreact when it comes to story lines like this. Why does everyone always expect something they don't like even though the story isn't finished? At least from a storytelling point Blizzard knows what they're doing for the most part. Their plans only went wrong when they tried to pull something completely unexpected like Warlords which is basically a 50-50 of success vs. failure.
aljosa raketic Not really. It's just such a fresh class and I enjoy the animations/abilities it gives, for me all of those Animations, though being updated became quite stale over time. I'm really enjoying the DH gameplay and it's now my main character. I've rolled every class in the past but I enjoy playing DH the most now simple because it's quite a dynamic looking class.
This is the very same lesson that Khadgar learned when he rejected the power that the power that Medivh tried to tempt him with back in karazhan. Both Khadgar and Illidan know that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
knightimer2 that's the point. The entire point of being a Demon Hunter is keeping control of your fel power. Hence why he knows exactly what he is talking about.
THERE IS NO CHOSEN ONE Only WE can save ourselves So much truth What a great story Hopefully people will realise that this aplies to our world and lifes aswell We will unite
@@Rastislav000 well that's kind of the point of our character. If we weren't that important and just sent messages back and forth as well as just keep fighting without any significance without any credit of being a champion then what will be the importance of us even being there. We might as well start playing a the main characters
@@user-vr8ve6rt9c I'm okay with player character being a champion, just not The champion. I think as long as other players are acknowledged it should be fine. But saying that my character is the best and then to have every other PC be the best seems kinda dumb. Especially if they bring some kind of prophecy that we are The chosen one... I'd say that if they don't want to write a story for mmorpg, then maybe they should make just an rpg or to make another rts so they can cover all the events.
I had an accident few months before this cinematic was released in the Game. My arm is full of scars and I wanted to erase them all. Then. Then this happened. Then Illidan yelled "I AM MY SCARS". I will not erase them or cover them. I'll get these damned words on my skin.
Yeah, bro, cringe. What does your scar tell exactly? That you had an accident and stubbornly refused the treatment? Yeah, you are your scar indeed. The result of an accident that wasn’t dealt with accordingly.
My main has been a paladin for 10 years, but honestly, that Naaru got what it deserved. I liked those singing crystals better when we kept them in chains under Silvermoon for funsies.
Really great character moment for Illidan. He made himself into who he his through his own choices and mistakes. To change all of that would take away from who he is, and he doesn't want that. Also, he's already told Velen that following the Naaru blindly hasn't made Velen a hero, and here we have a Naaru trying to force its will on someone. Velen even says he doesn't fault Illidan for his choices, which shows me that he kind of understands everything Illidan was (albeit really smugly) trying to tell him in the first cinematic.
Xe'ra reminds me a lot of the Ori in Stargate... Accept our gift, and be eternally rewearded... Reject it, and be destroyed She tried to do to Illidan, what I believe she did to Lothraxion, the Light-infused Nathrezim, and pretty much her entire followers. There's no other way a demon could turn like him, if not forced to, and brainwashed in the process. Xe'ra, as a being of pure Light, believes that she's doing the right thing and that the shadows must be eradicated, because it's on her nature to be the polar opposite of the Void. Such nature led her to create the Army of the Light, and infuse it's members with her own powers, ultimately giving them longer lifespans and transforming their very own bodies. It's not coincidence at all that Turalyon lived for so long and have golden eyes, as well as Xe'ra's draenei followers having them, while Velen's draenei have silver eyes with a hint of blue. Not to mention their voices, which doesn't sound at all like the draenei we know.
Turalion is prime example of paladin's relationship with the Light. If you look closely, you can spot that when Xe'ra is restored his armor starts to shine with golden light, so do his eyes. And after she is destroyed, his eyes go back to normal brown color. Bodies of paladins are literally infused/empowered with the Light, while priests come in contact with it when they use it in their spells. We know there are some undead priests or undead that are healed by Light and they feel immense pain when in contact with the Light, even if its not physical pain. It tells us that undead paladins would be constantly in agony, because their bodies are full of Light and it will quickly deteriorate their remaining sanity.
Luise Giordano I love the comparison of Xe'ra to Ori in Stargate. That is actually very accurate. And I completely agree with you, I think that is exactly the way Lothraxion came to the existence as a Light-infused being.
As someone else said in these comments, not unlike Grom's eyes glowing red until he killed Mannoroth, or the Chaos Orcs bodies being changed by the his Fel blood.
Everyone was worried they were going to turn illidan into this white knight sort of character. I think Blizzard realized that it was a terrible idea and re-did the story. I came back to legion after being gone since wotlk and these cinematics are truly epic. BC was a huge part of my teen years and they are definitely giving illidan the story he deserves.
Illidan is the best character of all WarCraft, like it or not. Sacrificed everything for what he believed in and assumed it all until the end. Real MVP
@@sirgideonofnir87 No, but as much as Arthas is liked and wanted to do good, he got power hungry for the wrong cause and didn't use that power for the greater good, whereas Illidan did.
So then who is the boy king at the masters table with 3 lies to offer us? her third death... it would make sense that it could be Xe'ra. I love Sylvannas but I highly doubt the old gods would specifically refer to her. Unless her constant death and revival by val'kyr is, unbeknownst to her, some sort of void ritual. I think Sylvannas' story will maintain a smaller, more personal scale. So Xe'ra has technically died twice maybe? She threw her heart at us, so maybe it could be that as the first one. unless this has literally nothing to do with xe'ra and I'm looking hard at this for nothing.
she sounds he when saying * it has passed * the naruu are all male using voice changer + they never show their true form only making out to be something else and using some scrap metal to sound gentle like the old gods and void lords are all male or sexless and sound female
