Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 3.1Origin and Titan Control
- 3.2Awakening
- 3.3Liberation and the War of Destruction
- 3.4Postwar Reconstruction
- 4Personality
- 5Abilities & Skills
- 5.1World Power
- 5.2World Spokespersons and Guardians
- 5.3Elemental and Planetary Authority
- 5.4Creation Power
- 6Relationships
- 7Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Azeroth (艾澤拉斯) |
| Alias(es) | Supreme Star Soul; Azeroth Star Soul Lord; World Mother; Azeroth Lord; A-chan |
| Species/Race | Supreme Star Soul / World Soul |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation/Role | World Soul and guardian of Azeroth; source of World Power |
| Status | Awakened and actively guiding Azeroth's evolution 279 793 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 18 (mentioned as the Supreme Star Soul) 18 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Star Soul, dormant | 18 23 | Identified as an exceptionally powerful Star Soul whose awakening could break the stalemate among the Six Forces; she had already sought spokespeople and aided her children before fully awakening. |
| Awakened Star Soul Lord | 279 | Awakens, grants Chromie independent authority over time, and appoints Aegwynn as her second World Spokesperson. |
| Freed World Soul | 669 | The shutdown of the Everything Unification Field and removal of Void corruption allow her to resume normal Star Soul growth and influence civilization directly. |
| Elemental and wartime authority | 725 726 | Controls Azeroth's four elements to stabilize the world's ecology, strengthens loyal defenders with World Power, and fixes transferred Draenor into Azeroth's orbit. |
| Active Supreme Star Soul | 793 794 | Becomes increasingly involved in postwar affairs and contributes her Creation power to the planned purification and restoration of Argus. |
Background / History
Origin and Titan Control
Azeroth is an unnatural Star Soul of extraordinary potential, believed to have been shaped by the First Ones alongside An'she and Mu'sha rather than born through ordinary planetary development. Her awakening is considered capable of deciding the ultimate direction of the physical universe. 18 544
The Pantheon discovered Azeroth long before her awakening and extensively remodeled the planet with Titan technology. The Everything Unification Field drew upon and altered her Creation power, while the Forge of Origination stored that transformed energy as a means of formatting Azeroth back to a primordial state. Such a procedure would free her from corruption, but erase her wisdom and identity in the process. 23 282 283 794
Awakening
Azeroth awakens as the Star Soul Lord during the crisis around Silithus. She grants Chromie the authority to independently command time and chooses Aegwynn as her second World Spokesperson, giving her the Heart of Azeroth through a painful atavistic transformation. The awakening draws the Loa and other demigods to seek her recognition. 279
She judges Azeroth's peoples according to their conduct. Azeroth rebukes the Elven Empire for the Well of Eternity and its continuing Magic Addiction, while recognizing the Troll Empire as World Guardians and rewarding it with Azerite crystals. She also grants the Loa access to the Emerald Dream. 280
Azeroth later grants Diakum a Heart of Azeroth and names him an Honorary Guardian of Azeroth, assigning him to recruit Saviors alongside Aegwynn. 310
Liberation and the War of Destruction
After the Everything Unification Field is shut down and Void corruption is removed, Azeroth is finally able to return to her natural growth path. 669
During the Burning Legion's final offensive, she cannot directly fight in the war, but reinforces courageous defenders with World Power. Once freed from Titan restraints, she directs Azeroth's four elemental powers to stabilize the planet's ecology amid escalating disasters. 725
When Draenor is transferred across the stars to reinforce Azeroth, she uses her power to establish it as a satellite in Azeroth's orbit. 726
Postwar Reconstruction
Following the war, Azeroth becomes increasingly active in the world's reconstruction and political development. She oversees the continuing dismantling of the Everything Unification Field, whose facilities are removed from the planet to prevent their reuse. 793
Azeroth supports the restoration of Argus by allowing her Creation power to be used in the Origin Engine's formatting process. She views Argus as an elder brother, joking that he may need to call her “mother” if her energy is used to restore him. 794
Personality
Azeroth's awakening is shaped by a history of suffering, containment, and exploitation. She values freedom and the right to determine her own future, and seeks Diakum's counsel when making major decisions. 279
As the World Mother, she is capable of measured judgment: she rewards those who protect Azeroth, recognizes loyal peoples and spirits, and distinguishes between assistance and punishment. 280 495
She can also be playful and teasing despite her immense status, particularly in her interactions with Argus. 794 Azeroth remains deeply distrustful of the Titan Souls because of the restraints and dangers they imposed upon her world. 771
Abilities & Skills
World Power
Azeroth can infuse recognized individuals and forces with World Power.
- Her blessings dramatically enhance loyal defenders in battle. 725 495
- The Heart of Azeroth acts as a conduit through which approved bearers can draw upon her power. 310
- Bearing World Power effectively makes an individual a Child of Azeroth; this connection is not granted freely to every outsider. 310
- World Power can protect a champion from lethal harm, but cannot necessarily prevent corruption by external forces. 597
World Spokespersons and Guardians
Azeroth appoints agents to act in her name and carry out her will.
- Aegwynn serves as her second World Spokesperson and bearer of the Heart of Azeroth. 279
- Diakum Zastinus is named an Honorary Guardian of Azeroth and tasked with recruiting Saviors. 310
- Chromie receives independent authority to command time after Azeroth's awakening. 279
- Azerite-based statues in the Star Soul Temple can become Star Soul guardians when empowered by Azeroth. 386
Elemental and Planetary Authority
Azeroth governs fundamental processes within her world.
- She controls the four elemental powers to stabilize Azeroth's ecology during the Legion invasion. 725
- She can physically influence planetary movement, fixing Draenor into orbit around Azeroth after its transfer. 726
- Her World Power can strengthen dragons and other defenders across the planet. 495
Creation Power
Azeroth possesses immense Creation power, though the Titans exploited it through the Everything Unification Field.
- The Forge of Origination stored altered Creation power derived from Azeroth herself. 794
- This power is sufficient to format a world and return its matter and Star Soul to a primordial state. 282 283
- Azeroth's energy can be used to purify and restore Argus, making the two worlds spiritually linked through the restoration process. 794
Relationships
- Diakum Zastinus — Honorary Guardian and trusted adviser; Azeroth consults him on choices affecting her future and grants him the Heart of Azeroth. 279 310
- Aegwynn — Second World Spokesperson and primary mortal representative; Aegwynn bears the Heart of Azeroth and helps execute Azeroth's decisions. 279 474
- Argus — Fellow Star Soul and elder-brother figure; Azeroth aids the restoration of his world and teases him over their altered “bloodline” connection. 24 794
- Chromie — Bronze Dragon granted authority to command time independently after Azeroth awakens. 279
- Tyrande Whisperwind — Azeroth's second guard; Tyrande receives the Heart of Azeroth and swears loyalty to the Star Soul Lord. 365 386
- Azshara — A uniquely gifted Daughter of Azeroth whose Arcane talent is personally acknowledged by the World Mother. 440
- Troll Empire and the Loa — Azeroth recognizes the Troll Empire as World Guardians, rewards it with Azerite, and grants the Loa access to the Emerald Dream. 280
- Titan Souls — Their past manipulation of Azeroth and the Everything Unification Field leaves Azeroth unwilling to aid their recovery beyond allowing them to remain within her world. 771
Trivia
- Azeroth is called the “Heart of the Stars” because of her exceptional status within the material sea of stars. 598 627
- A massive crystal in Azeroth's core predates her awareness; she originally believed it to be part of herself. 544
- Azeroth's potential is so great that even the Pantheon required her own transformed Creation power to create a system capable of formatting her. 794