Summary
A new quest inWorld of Warcraftreveals how Dryads–an iconic creature players have known about since they appeared as a unit inWarcraft 3–are created. The sidequest exploring the lore of these frolicking fey creatures appears in Guardians of the Dream, the next major content update forWorld of Warcraft.
Dryads, also called the Daughters of Cenarius, are a type of fey-like being associated withthe Emerald Dream inWorld of Warcraft, where Patch 10.2, Guardians of the Dream, takes place. Featuring the lower body of a deer, and an upper body similar to an elf or a nymph, the origin of these popularWorld of Warcraftcreatures has been shrouded in myth for many years.
Now,World of Warcrafthas pulled back the curtain on the lore of these creatures in Guardians of the Dream. While exploring the new zone, players encounter the Druid Ethidris Creekward and Melyrine Petalshade, a Dryad. While helping them retrieve missing Dream acorns, one falls into the water and emerges into a newborn Dryad named Dionaessa, who immediately imprints on the character, treating them like a parent and guardian.Wowhead cataloged some screenshots and dialogue highlightsfrom this charming quest.
Technically speaking, this lore appeared outside ofWorld of Warcraftitself in the past.Traveler, a young adult novel trilogy set in theWoWuniverse released in 2016 through 2019, featured a Dryad named Taryndrella, who was born via a similar method. That said, several parts of the books wereretconned in recentWorld of Warcraftlore, which made many players uncertain as to what was still canon. Several years later, it seems this aspect of the lore has finally made the jump toWorld of Warcraftproper.
Fans were understandably charmed by this newWorld of Warcraftquest. Dryads are a fan-favorite creature, so being able to not only learn more about them but also adopt one was a delight for those who found the quest on the Public Test Realm already. TheTravelertrilogy is also a wellspring of fantastic lore, so many fans are glad to see aspects of the beloved series make it into the game. Players hopeWorld of Warcraftuses Dionaessa again somewhere in the future, especially considering the player becomes a parental figure to her.
Players can meet Dionaessa and all the otherdenizens of the Emerald Dream inWorld of Warcrafton November 7. Were that not exciting enough on its own, BlizzCon is right around the corner. TheWorld of Warcraftpanel where they will likely reveal the next expansion takes place on November 3, so players should be sure to tune in.
World of Warcraft: Dragonflight
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World of Warcraft: Dragonflight was developed by Blizzard Entertainment and is the ninth expansion pack for the iconic massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft.Dragonflight features an overhauled user interface, raises the level cap to 70, and introduces a new race and class.
