Kul Tiras
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Kul Tiras was a human kingdom that was established in the world of [[Azeroth]]. Archaeological evidence indicated that the islands were once part of the [[Night Elves|Kaldorei Empire]] long ago. In addition, the area known as the '''Shrine of the Storm''' was a site of ancient power that had many names over the ages. After the '''Troll Wars''' around 2,700 years ago the humans of the kingdom of '''Arathor''' came to travel across the lands and settle the various regions on the continent. A group of human sailors from [[Gilneas]] in the mainland '''Eastern Kingdoms''' came upon the large island of Kul Tiras were they found large stores of metal ores and other resources. This saw them settling the region though shortly after their arrival they were attacked by the native '''Drust'''. This led to a war between the human settlers and the large hardy Drust that resided in '''Drustvar''' that ultimately culminated in the extinction of the native inhabitants. Afterwards, the sailors founded a mighty maritime outpost that they named Kul Tiras which in time came to be a city-state that developed a thriving economy on fishing and exports. In time, they came to build a mighty fleet of merchant vessel that came to sail the seas in search for exotic goods to trade and sell. | + | Kul Tiras was a human kingdom that was established in the world of [[Azeroth]]. Archaeological evidence indicated that the islands were once part of the [[Night Elves|Kaldorei Empire]] long ago. In addition, the area known as the '''Shrine of the Storm''' was a site of ancient power that had many names over the ages. After the '''Troll Wars''' around 2,700 years ago the humans of the kingdom of '''Arathor''' came to travel across the lands and settle the various regions on the continent. A group of human sailors from [[Gilneas]] in the mainland '''Eastern Kingdoms''' came upon the large island of Kul Tiras were they found large stores of metal ores and other resources. This saw them settling the region though shortly after their arrival they were attacked by the native '''Drust'''. This led to a war between the human settlers and the large hardy Drust that resided in '''Drustvar''' that ultimately culminated in the extinction of the native inhabitants Around this time, the first of the human settlers became '''Tidesages''' who revered the sea and guided others to the island. Afterwards, the sailors founded a mighty maritime outpost that they named Kul Tiras which in time came to be a city-state that developed a thriving economy on fishing and exports. In time, they came to build a mighty fleet of merchant vessel that came to sail the seas in search for exotic goods to trade and sell. Over the decades, these new cities continued to grow and developed their own unique customs. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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*'''Stormsong Valley''' : | *'''Stormsong Valley''' : | ||
*'''Tiragarde Sound''' : | *'''Tiragarde Sound''' : | ||
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| + | All Kul Tirans were said to share a bond with the sea where from the tides they drew their strength. | ||
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| + | Four families of nobilities were said to rule the kingdom with these being; '''House Waycrest''', '''House Stormsong''', '''House Ashvane''', and '''House Proudmoore'''. | ||
Organizations within Kul Tiras included the : | Organizations within Kul Tiras included the : | ||
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*'''Ashvane Trading Company''' : | *'''Ashvane Trading Company''' : | ||
*'''Storm's Wake''' : | *'''Storm's Wake''' : | ||
| + | *'''Order of Embers''' : an elite order of champions originally founded to fight the Drust where its members were known as inquisitors. | ||
*'''Kul Tiran Marines''' : | *'''Kul Tiran Marines''' : | ||
| − | Most people in Kul Tiras looked to the sea for guidance rather than the Light. This saw the emergence of the '''Tidesages''' that were a religious group that worshipped the '''Tidemother'''. A leading council known as the '''Tidesage Council''' managed the | + | Most people in Kul Tiras looked to the sea for guidance rather than the Light. This saw the emergence of the '''Tidesages''' that were a religious group that worshipped the '''Tidemother'''. A leading council known as the '''Tidesage Council''' managed the organization with these sea priests having a deep connection with water. A fringe group of druids in Kul Tiras were the '''Thornspeakers''' who were Drust that disagreed with their leaders war against the humans and broke off to operate in the wilderness of the region. |
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| + | The Kul Tirans made use of Storm Silver Ore in their construction as it was light weight and resistant to corrosion making it perfect for building ships. | ||
==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
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*'''Jaina Proudmoore''' : | *'''Jaina Proudmoore''' : | ||
*'''Tandred Proudmoore''' : | *'''Tandred Proudmoore''' : | ||
| + | *'''Arom Waycrest''' : | ||
*'''Arthur Waycrest''' : | *'''Arthur Waycrest''' : | ||
*'''Meredith Waycrest''' : | *'''Meredith Waycrest''' : | ||
Revision as of 05:40, 14 October 2021
Kul Tiras is a nation that features in Warcraft.
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History
Kul Tiras was a human kingdom that was established in the world of Azeroth. Archaeological evidence indicated that the islands were once part of the Kaldorei Empire long ago. In addition, the area known as the Shrine of the Storm was a site of ancient power that had many names over the ages. After the Troll Wars around 2,700 years ago the humans of the kingdom of Arathor came to travel across the lands and settle the various regions on the continent. A group of human sailors from Gilneas in the mainland Eastern Kingdoms came upon the large island of Kul Tiras were they found large stores of metal ores and other resources. This saw them settling the region though shortly after their arrival they were attacked by the native Drust. This led to a war between the human settlers and the large hardy Drust that resided in Drustvar that ultimately culminated in the extinction of the native inhabitants Around this time, the first of the human settlers became Tidesages who revered the sea and guided others to the island. Afterwards, the sailors founded a mighty maritime outpost that they named Kul Tiras which in time came to be a city-state that developed a thriving economy on fishing and exports. In time, they came to build a mighty fleet of merchant vessel that came to sail the seas in search for exotic goods to trade and sell. Over the decades, these new cities continued to grow and developed their own unique customs.
Overview
In appearance, Kul Tiras was an island nation that was located by the western front of the Eastern Kingdoms by Baradin Bay and Dun Morogh where it was situated southeast of the Broken Isles.
Locations in Kul Tiras included:
- Drustvar :
- Mechagon Island :
- Stormsong Valley :
- Tiragarde Sound :
All Kul Tirans were said to share a bond with the sea where from the tides they drew their strength.
Four families of nobilities were said to rule the kingdom with these being; House Waycrest, House Stormsong, House Ashvane, and House Proudmoore.
Organizations within Kul Tiras included the :
- Proudmoore Admiralty :
- Ashvane Trading Company :
- Storm's Wake :
- Order of Embers : an elite order of champions originally founded to fight the Drust where its members were known as inquisitors.
- Kul Tiran Marines :
Most people in Kul Tiras looked to the sea for guidance rather than the Light. This saw the emergence of the Tidesages that were a religious group that worshipped the Tidemother. A leading council known as the Tidesage Council managed the organization with these sea priests having a deep connection with water. A fringe group of druids in Kul Tiras were the Thornspeakers who were Drust that disagreed with their leaders war against the humans and broke off to operate in the wilderness of the region.
The Kul Tirans made use of Storm Silver Ore in their construction as it was light weight and resistant to corrosion making it perfect for building ships.
Inhabitants
- Derek Proudmoore :
- Katherine Proudmoore :
- Jaina Proudmoore :
- Tandred Proudmoore :
- Arom Waycrest :
- Arthur Waycrest :
- Meredith Waycrest :
- Lucille Waycrest :
- Priscilla Ashvane :
- Brother Pike :
Notes
- Kul Tiras was created by Blizzard Entertainment and featured in the setting of the Warcraft universe.
Appearances
- Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness:
- Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos:
- World of Warcraft:
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