The World of Warcraft saga of Fairy Tales and Folklore takes players beyond the games to explore the history of Azeroth. This new collection of tales reveals the origins of some of the most beloved stories in the game. The stories tell of a mother earth who roamed the void of the world, enduring shadows and whispers from the depths, and hearing the Old Ones speak deceptions.
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A series of illustrated fantasy novels, World of Warcraft: Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth features tales from the world of Azeroth and its inhabitants. While recent Blizzard publications have focused on the game’s main characters, this collection will focus on the realm’s lore. It’ll be interesting to see how the stories fit into the game’s cosmology chart.
The first novel, Vampire of the Mists, was published in 1991. Since then, she has authored several novels set in the Star Wars and StarCraft universes. Her most recent novel, Arthas: Rise of the Lich King, was a New York Times bestseller. Golden’s books are a blend of science fiction, fantasy, and history, and her novels are packed with humor and depth.
Media tie-ins
If you’re a World of Warcraft player, you know that the upcoming World of Wonders: Folk and Fairy Tales of Azeroth book is coming out on April 14th, 2021. Previously, Blizzard has released a series of published works, including books and audio recordings of fairy tales set in the game’s world. These works expand upon the in-game lore and set up future events in the world of Azeroth. They also act as fun reads for the game’s fans. The titles have ranged from history textbooks to fairy tales and even prequels to the next expansion. The fact that Blizzard is creating these books is an indication that they are working to fill out the world of Azeroth outside of the game
One of the strongest elements of the World of Warcraft media tie-ins is the inclusion of historical references. The book contains several references to war, including references to the Christmas Truce of 1914 and trench warfare. Warcraft’s portrayal of war and violence is historically accurate. At the same time, references to alcoholism hint at a chauvinistic attitude among Dwarves.
Artists
The upcoming World of Warcraft book, Folk and Fairy Tales of Azeroth, will feature original fantasy stories from the Azeroth universe, illustrated by a star-studded cast of world-class storytellers. Stories have long been a powerful tool in bridging cultural differences, and they have inspired history’s greatest actors. In addition to the stories themselves, readers can expect to find a selection of illustrations of popular fantasy characters and lands.
