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Vindicator Maraad

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AllianceVindicator Maraad
Image of Vindicator Maraad
Title Hammer of the Light[1]
Gender Male
Race Draenei (Humanoid)
Class Paladin
Reaction Alliance Horde
Alliance Horde
Affiliation(s) Alliance
Exodar
Valiance Expedition
New Council of Tirisfal
Occupation Vindicator, Paladin representative on the New Council of Tirisfal, Member of the Valiance Expedition[2]
Location Buried in Auchindoun; Various locations
Status Deceased
Relative(s) Unnamed deceased sister, Garona (niece), Med'an (grandnephew)
"The Light may have infinite patience, but I do not."[1]

Vindicator Maraad, a wandering warrior of faith, is a pillar of draenei society. After prevailing against evil in the Northrend campaign, this hammer-wielding paladin began instructing the other races of the Alliance in the ways of the Light. Exposure to Azeroth's myriad dangers has left Maraad prone to action above meditation—he will strike while others tarry.[3]

When the draenei came under attack by orcs on Draenor, Maraad failed to protect his people. Catastrophe befell his people, and it haunted him since that day. Barely surviving the orcs' attempt to exterminate them, the draenei came to Azeroth.[1]

His sister became the mother to the assassin Garona Halforcen. Before his death, he was the oldest living relative of Garona and her son Med'an.

See Icecrown NPCs.

Background

A resolute soldier, Vindicator Maraad fought in many wars. He defended the draenei as they evaded the demonic army of the Burning Legion across countless worlds. As a paladin of the Holy Light, Maraad epitomized the strong arm of righteousness. His weapon, the Hammer of the Naaru, meted out punishment to anyone who threatened his kind. He vowed to protect the innocent.[1]

Draenor

While living on Draenor prior to it becoming Outland, Maraad spent much time in Shadowmoon Valley, especially around the area of Elodor.[4] Some time after the Orcish Horde was formed, he lost his sister to Gul'dan's experiments, where she was raped by orcs and gave birth to Garona.

Maraad was at the siege of Shattrath City, the battle where the orcs destroyed the draenei capital. When Exarch Larohir[5] told Maraad to take refugees to safety, he did so. However, the sight of an orc within reach convinced Maraad to go after him instead. He told the refugees to take a path out of the city, assuring them that it was safe and that the Light was with them. Maraad slew the orc, but when he went to return to the refugees he discovered that the passage had not been safe, and they were all dead--slaughtered by the Horde. He has sought vengeance against the orcs ever since.[6]

  • Maraad gazing over the orcish army.

    Maraad gazing over the orcish army.

  • Maraad leading a group of refugees to safety.

    Maraad leading a group of refugees to safety.

  • Maraad has mete out justice.

    Maraad has mete out justice.

  • "I struck out to find the refugees."

    "I struck out to find the refugees."

  • "The Light I promised would be with them... had forsaken them instead, just as I had."

    "The Light I promised would be with them... had forsaken them instead, just as I had."

  • The fall of Shattrath City.

    The fall of Shattrath City.

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Vindicator Maraad on the cover of Whispers, the 22nd issue of the comic.

Maraad never abandoned his sister's memory. He discovered the existence of his niece - the assassin Garona Halforcen - and began his search for her that lasted years.[2][7] During his search, Maraad eventually met and befriended Khadgar, likely before the Dark Portal was reopened. Meeting Khadgar allowed him to fill in his knowledge of what happened to Garona after she left Draenor through the Dark Portal and up until the end of the Second War. Led by a vision, he traveled to Kalimdor.[8]

Maraad secretly rescued Garona from Theramore, and at the entrance of the Onyxia's Lair revealed that he is Garona's uncle and therefore Med'an's great uncle. He explained her that Gul'dan had bred his sister to one of his warriors (which, considering orcish/draenei relations at the time, implies rape), which resulted in Garona's birth. Garona resolved to go and kill Cho'gall and left him while Valeera Sanguinar started battling with the draenei. They were stopped by Med'an who teleported them back to Theramore. He has now become a founding member of the New Council of Tirisfal and began to teach Med'an the ways of the Light. He helped to defend Theramore against Cho'gall's dark minions and decided to take Med'an to Outland to be beyond the reach of the Old Gods. When he introduced Med'an to Khadgar, the paladin and mage greeted each other as old friends. Maraad asked Khadgar to join the new Council of Tirisfal but refused and in his stead sent Dalynnia Wrathscar. After they returned, they joined the final attack on Cho'gall granting his power to Med'an. He was last seen at the funeral of Aegwynn and took Med'an to further his training.

Wrath of the Lich King

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Maraad was stationed aboard the Skybreaker which is flying above Icecrown and served as a Vindicator in the Valiance Expedition.

Prophet's Lesson

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Coming home from his tour of duty in Northrend, Vindicator Maraad was surprised to learn both that human refugees from the Shattering were camped outside the Exodar, and that Velen had refused to meet with anyone in weeks. When it was revealed in a meeting with the Triumvirate of the Hand that the Exodar was nearly repaired, Maraad decided that if Velen would not lead them, then it was up to them to decide what to do: take the fight to the Legion, return to Outland, or stay on Azeroth. It was agreed that if Velen did not speak to them within the week, then they would leave Azeroth.

When the refugees began rioting and seriously injured Vindicator Romnar, Maraad and the other vindicators were forced to use deadly force to defend themselves. When Velen appeared to stop the battle, Maraad told him about their ultimatum. Velen told them that war was everywhere, and they were needed on Azeroth. Deeply moved, Maraad went to heal the refugees with the other draenei.[9] Dedicated to the draenei and under the will of his Prophet, he remained in the Exodar until the events of Pandaria's invasion.[2]

The Untamed Valley

The Untamed Valley

Maraad in the short story The Untamed Valley.

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Shortly after the Siege of Orgrimmar, Maraad and Sentinel Commander Lyalia teamed up in Pandaria where they were hired by the Shado-Pan to transport an orc war criminal across the continent to Lion's Landing. Their journey would eventually lead them to camp on Haohan Mudclaw's field. Noticing them, the virmen came out of their tunnel and offered them axles for carrots. Maraad refused for he had none. At that moment, the virmen started attacking. Luckily for them Haohan Mudclaw and Mung-Mung. After accepting to stay at his house, the three moved into the cellar for the night. Sometime after, the dark shamans tracked them down and came to rescue their leader Mashok. A group of Hellscream's loyalists caught up with them, but Maraad and Lyalia received aid from several members of the Tillers (including Farmer Fung, Old Hillpaw, Gina Mudclaw, Haohan Mudclaw and Mung-Mung). To keep the prisoner secure, Maraad took the orc back down in the cellar and closed the doors behind him. The two entered in a deadly struggle, with Maraad trying to keep the orc from moving. Upstairs, the last living shaman Zertin was able to trick the farmers and distracted Maraad long enough for Mashok to grab a hold of the elements. The paladin ran outside to warn the others of the prisoner's escape but to no avail. Mashok rooted everyone who opposed him, promising them that their land will burn. It all looked lost until Farmer Fung asked him if carrots will grow, to which he replied no. Then out of nowhere, the virmen all rose up from the ground and came to the conclusion that if the farmers die, there'd be no more carrots. The Vindicator asked Haohan Mudclaw to spare him and he agreed. In the morning, he healed everyone and is later seen on Haohan's cart taking the prisoner to his final destination, Lion's Landing.[10]

Lords of War

When the Iron Horde began its march on Azeroth, Maraad met with King Varian Wrynn, who was not certain he could defeat what was essentially the same threat that killed his father and destroyed the kingdom of Stormwind many years prior. Maraad urged Varian to sign the declaration of war on the Iron Horde, but Varian was lost in doubt. Maraad told Varian that he faced the warlords before, and they aren't invincible. He proceeded to tell the king about the histories of several warlords: Kargath Bladefist, Grommash Hellscream and Kilrogg Deadeye. He also told him of an opposing view to the others; Thrall's father, Durotan.

In the end, he told him about the battle of Shattrath in which he participated and how he failed the refugees he had to protect. Varian, convinced, signed the declaration and Maraad was the first to answer the call for he wants to prevent the atrocities he witnessed.[6]

The Iron Tide

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When the Dark Portal turns red, Maraad helps to stop the Ironmarch invasion of the Blasted Lands and is located at the Shattered Beachhead along with the Alliance army. He sent adventurers to eliminate the Iron Horde numbers and machinery and then moved behind the enemy lines with Commander Vines, Enohar Thunderbrew and a small Alliance army. They began pushing the Iron Horde from the ruins of Nethergarde back and he also had the new ruler of the Dreadmaul ogres, that had allied with the Iron Horde, killed. He ultimately assists the adventurers in killing one of the leaders of this attack, Gar'mak Bladetwist, holed in the Okril'lon Hold. He then sent a report to the King Wrynn while he stayed there and continue the war effort.

Warlords of Draenor

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Maraad in Shadowmoon Valley.

Maraad agreed to help lead the forces of the noble Alliance as they stood against the impending invasion. Now, Maraad has a chance to come to terms with the tragedy of his past. He intends to fulfill his vow, not only to save the innocent, but also to execute vengeance on everyone who caused him and his people so much heartache.[1]

During the Assault on the Dark Portal, Maraad was a part of the unified Alliance and Horde squad tasked with destroying the Dark Portal in Tanaan Jungle. He and Thrall were the first to enter the alternate Draenor. When the adventurers were shutting down the Portal, he defended the group with the force of the Light. Once the Portal was deactivated, he accompanied the archmage and his group through the orc camps in the eastern part of Tanaan. Once the group left the Umbral Halls, he armed the freed draenei and went to fight the blackrock orcs and eventually the rest of the Iron Horde under the Worldbreaker. When the Dark Portal was destroyed, Maraad, Yrel and the freed draenei left Tanaan on the Iron Horde's ships.

Once they arrived to Shadowmoon Valley, they were greet by Prophet Velen who took them to the place called Lunarfall. Maraad said that before they entered Draenor, King Varian suggested that the adventurer should lead the campaign on the savage world. Now, Maraad acknowledged Varian's words and the adventurer as the commander. Once the base of Alliance Garrison was established, he directed the commander to a nearby threat of the pale orcs on the north where Qiana Moonshadow happened to be. When the two returned, Maraad suggested that Qiana becomes the first follower in the Garrison. When the Garrison was established, Maraad and Akama agreed to help with supplies from Elodor. Both of them escorted Alliance workers to the area but his caravan got lost in the woods. When Akama and the commander found him, he explained that they were attacked by the Shadowmoon clan. Akama stayed to fend off the attackers while the Alliance finally reached Elodor. Maraad was certain that the orcish threat is not to be taken lightly and wanted to speak with the Exarch Council. Exarch Othaar agreed with hearing the Alliance's plea concerning the Iron Horde but the meeting needed all the members. Naielle and Hataaru were found and brought by the commander while Exarch Maladaar and Akama were brought by Maraad. However, as soon as they got together, Hataaru was killed and a traitor was among them. Maraad stayed by them until the betrayal of Exarch Othaar was revealed and the draenei promised to help the Alliance.

Afterwards, the vindicator started dealing with the attack on the Shadowmoon clan. Shortly before the invasion of Karabor, he went to Embaari Village, where he met with Yrel and Velen who went to confront Ner'zhul. After Velen's purified Ner'zhul's Dark Star back into naaru K'ara and his subsequent death, the Iron Horde attacked Karabor and destroyed its defence crystal. Maraad flew to Yrel and told her about the attack and suggested to flee but she was eager to defend the temple. Vindicator thus suggested the commander to use the troops of the Garrison while they will lead them from above. Riding the fey dragons, they fend off the orcs and eventually Karabor was secured. Victorious, Yrel and Maraad returned to Embaari and announced success.

Later he and Yrel agreed to sent an expedition to Gorgrond in order to gain its secret that could be used against the Iron Horde. He becomes gradually driven by anger and vengeance as the campaign progresses through Gorgrond. With Thaelin Darkanvil they established an outpost - Highpass. From there Maraad sent Rangari Erdanii to deal with the threat of the Breakers on the north. Not long after, he sent the commander to assist her. Erdaani told the commander that she sees a danger fire in Maraad's eyes. Erdaani was successful in her mission and with the help of Draenor she retrieved the artifact Heart of Magnaron. In the meantime, Yrel and her group of Rangari managed to get Inv misc platnumdisks [Will of the Genesaur] and both were sent to Maraad. When the artifacts were secured, the vindicator sent the Alliane and their allies to the north in order to attack a camp near the Iron Dock, which was a successful attempt. The commander on his journey stumbled upon savage beasts which he killed. Their trophies were brought to Maraad.

Some time later ships of the Iron Horde arrived to Talador. Agent Bodrick Grey sent Maraad a message and the vindicator sent the commander back to Garrison. From there the commander was sent to an Alliance camp stationed by Yrel, Maraad and Thaelin. Maraad was distrustful of Thaelin's inventions but those spotted an army led by Orgrim Doomhammer. The vindicator said that draenei should have wiped the orcs when they landed on Draenor. On his orders were the numbers of orcs reduced and he had their cannon, Dreadpiston, destroyed. When the orcish army in Tuurem was annihilated, Maraad joined Khadgar before Shattrath and began planning their counter-attack. Maraad claimed that nothing will stop him from saving Shattrath. Soon after the attack began, Maraad among the defenders. In the harbor he joined the attack on Warlord Blackhand who eventually mortally wounded him. He ultimately meets his demise, defending Yrel with the last remnants of his powers and with the words - In the light we are same. Maraad died saving the city he failed to save before. His body was eventually teleported by Khadgar back on the ground.

Maraad was cremated and his ashes were put into Auchindoun. He is ultimately seen as a ghost in Auchindoun while Yrel undertakes her trials for the Exarch Council. She battles against him and when he is defeated he acknowledges she is ready and bids her farewell.

Locations

Notable appearances
Location Level range Health range
Icecrown 80 36,860
Blasted Lands 93 5,392,000
Tanaan Jungle 93 32,356,000
Shadowmoon Valley 90 70,012
Gorgrond 95 7,443,800
Talador 100 391,416
Quest:The Battle for Shattrath 97 5,503,500

Quests

During pre-event
In Tanaan Jungle
In Shadowmoon Valley
In Gorgrond
In Talador

Quotes

Lords of War

Lords of War - Maraad

Maraad, speaking to Varian.

"What you cannot see... is the burden that I carry each day. I was there, during the assault on Shattrath City. Our beloved dwelling of light, under siege by a relentless army of demon corrupted orcs. I witnessed countless acts of brutality, unspeakable horrors from the top of the wall. I did as I was commanded, I gathered the refugees, led them away from battle. And then... I saw... him. It was my charge to see the refugees to safety, yet the horrors I have witnessed... the suffering. Despite all my vows, vengeance burned in my heart... I would avenge the countless draenei that perished... I struck out to find the refugees... My heart fell. The path had not been safe. The Light that I promised would be with them... had forsaken them instead, just as I had... I know I may not return, but if there is even the barest chance of preventing the atrocities that I witnessed from happening again, then I offer myself... gladly." (To Varian Wrynn, recollecting the events of the original Battle of Shattrath)

World of Warcraft

Greeting
  • Come, speak with me.
  • What news from the front?
  • How goes the fight?
  • Where do we stand?
  • Let us speak.
Farewell
  • Never again.
  • Our enemies must fall.
  • We must not fail.
  • Walk with the light.
  • This is war!

Shattered Beachhead

Azeroth has been invaded by a vicious enemy that seems bent on world domination.

We must act quickly if we are to put a stop to the chaos that is unfolding around us.

Battle for Shattrath

"In the Light, we are one." (Last words, to Yrel)

Action Figure

Maraad

The Vindicator Maraad action figure.

Maraad is featured in DC Unlimited's World of Warcraft: Series 2 action figure set.[11]

Though DC's site calls him "Marrad", the correct spelling of "Maraad" is used on the actual packaging.

See Warcraft Action Figures.

Trivia

  • Maraad was confirmed during Blizzcon 2013 to be the draenei seen in the Burning Crusade cinematic.
  • The small crack on Maraad's hammer was made during Shattrath's fall when battling against the orc he chose to kill instead of escorting the refugees.
  • Having been ordered to lead away the last refugees of Shattrath by Larohir at a critical moment, Maraad avoided the red mist that was unleashed by the orcs later on during the assault, which eventually transformed Nobundo, Akama and other draenei that survived the battle into the Broken.[12]
  • In early builds of the Warlords of Draenor alpha, Maraad and Yrel were in a romantic relationship.
  • Maraad is voiced by Crispin Freeman.[13][14]
  • At the First Battle for Shattrath, Maraad saved Yrel using the Paladin spell Spell nature timestop [Divine Intervention], which was removed from the game many years before Warlords of Draenor.
  • Maraad was originally conceived as a deluxe figure designed for the DC toy line. He was later named by Chris Metzen.[15]
  • Maraad is one of four famous paladins mentioned in the Ability paladin empoweredseals [Empowered Seals] spell. If a paladin uses Spell holy sealofvengeance [Seal of Truth], Maraad's Truth will be the name of their judgement's proc effect.

Gallery

Videos

Patch changes

References

 
  1. ^ a b c d e The Characters of Warcraft: Vindicator Maraad
  2. ^ a b c Ultimate Visual Guide
  3. ^ a b Warlords of Draenor
  4. ^ Quest:Circle the Wagon
  5. ^ Micky Neilson on Twitter (2014-09-26)
  6. ^ a b Lords of War
  7. ^ Secrets
  8. ^ Repercussions
  9. ^ Prophet's Lesson
  10. ^ The Untamed Valley
  11. ^ DC Unlimited: World of Warcraft: Series 2: Draenei Paladin: Vindicator Marrad Deluxe Collector's Figure
  12. ^ Unbroken
  13. ^ Crispin Freeman on Twitter (2014-08-14)
  14. ^ Crispin Freeman on Twitter (2014-09-06)
  15. ^ Jason Bischoff on Twitter (2014-09-27)

External links

World of Warcraft Community Site World of Warcraft Community Site Wallpaper featuring Maraad (by Wei Wang)
External link DC Unlimited: World of Warcraft Vindicator Maraad action figure
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