Lore
Want to get into the lore, but don’t know where to begin? The following is a guide to all canon novels, manga, comics, and short stories related to World of Warcraft — in chronological order. This means that instead of being listed by when the material was published, it’s being listed by its order in the Warcraft lore timeline. For frame of reference, all material is sorted by the game title and expansion in which it takes place.
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Recent Know Your Lore Posts
Which Dragonflight story moment surprised you the most?
With the major events of our adventures throughout the Dragon Isles wrapped up, it's time for some reflection (and a last glimpse of daylight) before we begin our spelunking careers next month.
Lore Watch Podcast: The role of Magni and Brann Bronzebeard in The War Within
Join us as we discuss how we think the story of Magni and Brann Bronzebeard might play out in the upcoming expansion, various interpretations of The Prophecy of The Boy King (spoiler: it may not be about Anduin), and the possible connection between the Nerubians and the underground spider-elf hybrids known as drider-- uh the Fal’dorei of Suramar.
Lore Watch Podcast: Will Sylvanas return in The War Within?
Join us as we discuss if WoW is a narrative-first game, the evolution of the portrayal of goblins, and if Anduin taking center stage in the upcoming expansion means Sylvanas will also make an appearance.
Lore Watch Podcast: The unique origins of crafting materials in WoW
From the Old God-imbued Saronite to the crystalized blood of Azeroth we call Azerite, many of the raw materials we use for crafting in WoW have a deeper connection to myths and legends in the game.
Lore Watch Podcast: The mystery of Xal’atath’s origins and motives
From Shadow Priest artifact weapon to retconned manipulator of Azeroth’s history to the Old God-adjacent big bad of The War Within, we discuss what we know about the void entity known as Xal’atath.
Lore Watch Podcast: Wrapping it all up with Fallout New Vegas
Join us as we conclude our deep dive into the narrative of the Fallout video game series with a focus on New Vegas as well as possible story tie-ins with the second season of the Fallout TV show.
The history and importance of Nahantu, the main zone of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred
In Diablo 4's upcoming October expansion, Vessel of Hatred, players will follow Neyrelle, who has taken Mephisto's soulstone into the jungles of Nahantu, the main setting for the expansion.
Lore Watch Podcast: V.A.T.S., Vaults, and Villains: Exploring the story of Fallout 3
Join us as we continue our Fallout lore exploration with a focus on Fallout 3’s narrative highlights.
Lore Watch Podcast: How the story of Fallout 2 evolved
Join us as we continue to explore the expanding lore of Fallout 2 including the game sequels as well as the recent Amazon Prime show.
Lore Watch Podcast: An introduction to the world of Fallout
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