Summary

World of Warcrafthas decades worth of exciting, ruthless, and captivating female characters.

Many of them are both loved and hated for their actions throughout the game.

These books will fill in all the gaps in your knowledge of WoW lore.

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Some have in-depth stories spanning most of the series' existence.

Other female characters are more subtle, with less information about them, yet theyre still fascinating.

Multidimensional characters are often entertaining and entice you to guess at their motives and what they’ll do next.

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It’s also a relatable aspect that can make characters so interesting.

Her father was a member of the Stonemasons Guild that rebuilt Stormwind after it was sacked by the horde.

Mistreatment by the nobles resulted in the formation of the Defias Brotherhood which rose up against Stormwinds nobility.

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Edwin was slain by player characters in front of his daughter, who was only a child.

She survived and planned to continue her fathers work in Westfall in secret.

A master of poisons, she briefly led the Defias until forced to fake her death.

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She began to build her combat abilities with ruthless aggression to subdue her guilt.

When the blood elves seized a Naaru, Liadrin used it as a source of empowerment.

She didnt want to serve the light, but master it, eventually becoming one ofthe most powerful paladins.

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Liadrin formed the Blood Knights and gradually built a better relationship with the light.

She has fought valiantly for the Horde and Azeroth, facing personal devastation.

She was discriminated against by most orcs as they believed she brought dishonor to their race.

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Draka sought out a cure for her sickness by going on a hunt.

However, it was the journey of the hunt that had defined her.

She grew strong and determined, catching the eye of Durotan, who became her mate.

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Together, they had a child named Goel, known more famously as Thrall.

However, they were betrayed and killed by their own guards.

Drakas soul would then pass on into Maldraxxus of the Shadowlands.

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She was trained as a spy and adapted well to her new environment.

She served as a handmaiden to Queen Azshara and displayed obsessive devotion to her.

She believed it to be her birthright to serve the queen.

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After The Sundering, she was turned into a Naga.

She joins Illidans forces in Outland and reigned over Serpentshrine Cavern before being defeated by players.

Her soul then went to Maldraxxus to become a spymaster.

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She loyally served the House of Eyes, determined to become a Margrave through her skill and relentlessness.

In Maldraxxus, she also grew interested in thehobby of fishing.

you could bring her items from places in her past to create a fishing lure.

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She is grateful for the memories associated with the items.

She learned to survive as a thief but was eventually caught and sold as a gladiator.

For a time, she trained with Broll Bearmantle and an amnesiac, Varian Wrynn.

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They grew fiercely close as a team and eventually escaped their bonds.

After Varian regained his memory, they aimed to win back the throne of Stormwind.

During their travels, Valeera was accursed with fel addiction and demon possession.

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Despite the torture she faced, she remained strong.

She also grew protective over Varians son, Anduin, and served him once he became king.

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Despite being a blood elf, Valeera neither stands with the horde nor the alliance.

Her allegiances are to those she cares for most.

She was one of the five proto-drakes to defeat Galakrond and becamethe dragon Aspectof all life on Azeroth.

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She strives to protect all life, fighting various foes over several millennia.

Alexstraszas strength has been proven time and time again.

She fought Deathwing one on one, and he barely survived.

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She has suffered greatly in her service to Azeroth, facing enslavement, torture, betrayal, and loss.

Yet her heart has never been tainted, and she claims to love all life.

Her compassion is one of her most defining traits.

She even goes as far as to state she would forgive her torturers if they genuinely wanted her forgiveness.