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*Azeroth can also be used as alternative name for the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] and [[Kalimdor]] (and presumeably even Northrend) in some sources. Thousands and thousands of years ago, Azeroth was one enormous continent surrounded by the sea; known as Kalimdor. The explosion of the Well of Eternity did far more than destroy the civilization of the elves — it reshaped the entire world; Azeroth was one land no longer, shattered into many continents and islands, with the Maelstrom at the ocean's heart{{cite|LoC}}. |
*Azeroth can also be used as alternative name for the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] and [[Kalimdor]] (and presumeably even Northrend) in some sources. Thousands and thousands of years ago, Azeroth was one enormous continent surrounded by the sea; known as Kalimdor. The explosion of the Well of Eternity did far more than destroy the civilization of the elves — it reshaped the entire world; Azeroth was one land no longer, shattered into many continents and islands, with the Maelstrom at the ocean's heart{{cite|LoC}}. |
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| − | *The Warcraft II manual implies that Azeroth kingdom and continent are both sides of the same coin (sharing the "same" meaning and territories). |
+ | *The Warcraft II manual implies that Azeroth kingdom and continent are both sides of the same coin (sharing the "same" meaning and territories). The domains of Azeroth include such places as Stormwind, Northshire, Blackrock Spire, Black Morass, and Balor. |
*"Azeroth" is sometimes mistakenly used to refer to the combination of the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] and [[Kalimdor]], i.e. the playable part of Azeroth prior to ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]''.{{fact}} |
*"Azeroth" is sometimes mistakenly used to refer to the combination of the [[Eastern Kingdoms]] and [[Kalimdor]], i.e. the playable part of Azeroth prior to ''[[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]''.{{fact}} |
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* The name of a world in the science fiction book''Fires of Azeroth'' by C.J. Cherryh. Interestingly, some of the themes in this book and the trilogy it ends (namely of world-crossing "Gates") sound similar to those in Warcraft, and this book first was published in 1979, well before the first Warcraft game. |
* The name of a world in the science fiction book''Fires of Azeroth'' by C.J. Cherryh. Interestingly, some of the themes in this book and the trilogy it ends (namely of world-crossing "Gates") sound similar to those in Warcraft, and this book first was published in 1979, well before the first Warcraft game. |
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Map of the world of Azeroth (as of WotLK).
- Azeroth, the name of the world in which the majority of the Warcraft universe is set.
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- Continent of Azeroth, the southernmost of the two southern continents in the Eastern Kingdoms.
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- Kingdom of Azeroth, a nation that included the domain/nation/kingdom of Stormwind, Stormwind City, and several other domains.
Notes
- Azeroth can also be used as alternative name for the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor (and presumeably even Northrend) in some sources. Thousands and thousands of years ago, Azeroth was one enormous continent surrounded by the sea; known as Kalimdor. The explosion of the Well of Eternity did far more than destroy the civilization of the elves — it reshaped the entire world; Azeroth was one land no longer, shattered into many continents and islands, with the Maelstrom at the ocean's heartTemplate:Cite.
- The Warcraft II manual implies that Azeroth kingdom and continent are both sides of the same coin (sharing the "same" meaning and territories). The domains of Azeroth include such places as Stormwind, Northshire, Blackrock Spire, Black Morass, and Balor.
- "Azeroth" is sometimes mistakenly used to refer to the combination of the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor, i.e. the playable part of Azeroth prior to World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.Template:Fact
- The name of a world in the science fiction bookFires of Azeroth by C.J. Cherryh. Interestingly, some of the themes in this book and the trilogy it ends (namely of world-crossing "Gates") sound similar to those in Warcraft, and this book first was published in 1979, well before the first Warcraft game.
- Word from the Publisher
- There was a star Gate in Azeroth marked by alien fires that Morgaine must seal. But Morgaine and Vanye have brought devastation to the peaceful land. For the hordes of Shiuan were on their heels, determined to conquer a new land for themselves and to avenge their lost planet.
- Word from the Publisher
- In Christian demonology, Template:Wplink is a Grand Duke of hell, and his name has obvious similarities to Azeroth.
- In the book Template:Wikialink from Template:Wikialink by C.S. Lewis, there is a character with the name of Template:Wikialink. He is referred to by Aravis Tarkheena, a daughter of noble birth, in the third chapter.
- In the Bible, there are several places with names that sound similar to Azeroth, most notably Template:Wplink.
See also
- Locations in the World of Azeroth
- Aletto's Guide to Azeroth
Template:Azeroth Template:Warcraft Universe