Thrall missing from Orgrimmar [UPDATED]
by Alex Ziebart 
Nov 4th 2008 at 11:35PM
The WoW Insider tipline is lighting up like crazy with shocking reports from Orgrimmar: Thrall is gone. At least, missing from Orgrimmar. Maybe he has a beach house in Stranglethorn Vale, but we haven't seen or heard anything about that yet. A new Apothecary can be seen to the right of the throne (left if you're sitting in the chair.) The apothecary, Apothecary Karlov, has no quest dialogue to speak of but he's tied to The Hand of Vengeance, a faction in Northrend.
What happened to Thrall? We have no idea. It's very likely tied to the Wrath of the Lich King prologue, perhaps part of a soon-to-come new stage of the Scourge Invasion? We don't really know yet, but we're definitely going to be watching this. Thrall is kind of a big deal!
[Updated behind the cut]
What happened to Thrall? We have no idea. It's very likely tied to the Wrath of the Lich King prologue, perhaps part of a soon-to-come new stage of the Scourge Invasion? We don't really know yet, but we're definitely going to be watching this. Thrall is kind of a big deal!
[Updated behind the cut]
Edit: Saurfang is missing too, but we know he's gone to Northrend, though that doesn't mean he's not going to be involved in something prior to Wrath as well. It also seems Apothecary Karlov was actually added in patch 3.0.2, and I was shamefully unaware. Apologies!
Edit #2: Thrall has begun respawning on all servers. Very unusual! These deaths were definitely not the result of PvP kills, he was simply missing when realms came up after the patch. Like the Scourge Invasion, he has spontaneously returned.
Filed under: News items, Expansions, Wrath of the Lich King
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Roflpanda Nov 4th 2008 11:41PM
He went to congratulate Obama on his victory of the presidency.
Dachande Nov 4th 2008 11:42PM
Darn, you beat me to it.
crazyfool Nov 4th 2008 11:59PM
He moved to Undermine to escape the new socialist azerothian order.
Minidrake Nov 4th 2008 11:55PM
You Win 1 Million Internets.
Kakistocracy Nov 4th 2008 11:56PM
Because Al Gore is too busy making movies, I will have to say it, I demand a recount!
Just kidding, way to go Obama, your first act as president elect is to end this massive election news cycle. Something people from ever side of the country can support.
KenMo Nov 5th 2008 3:09AM
LOL. As his first act, Obama is going to force WoW players to "share the wealth".
"All of your Gold are belong to US."
Zach Nov 5th 2008 7:27AM
Oh sure, you can all give Obama hugs, but don't you dare say anything against him. Silencing this guy above me (and probably me as well) is actually a telling hint of things to come.
Manoos Nov 5th 2008 8:25AM
On voting down:
I have also voted that guy above you down, Zach (not you, though), and I can only speak for myself, however it was not because he does not hug Obama, but simply because in-your-face stupid comments irritate me, just like gold seller spam, for example.
If someone starts their contribution by "LOLing" it is usually not a good sign of things to come and in this case, it only gets worse from there.
Valid and substantiated points for or against anything (or anyone) are OK in my book, demonstrations of idiocy are not...
/hugs Zach
Cy Nov 5th 2008 3:14PM
@Zach: I just vote it down because it has nothing to do with WoW, nor was it funny. Just like your comment. The other stuff at least made me chuckle, but serious political comment doesn't belong here. There are plenty of other places on the 'net for that kind of stuff.
Iceols Nov 7th 2008 9:04PM
HAHAHa your answer was epic
Anderone Nov 4th 2008 11:44PM
Has anyone checked with Jaina? He's probably snuck over to Theramore for a few hours...
Scionic Nov 4th 2008 11:46PM
Boom chickie lok tar.
Ametrine Nov 5th 2008 12:01AM
...but it's not Tuesday...
OMFGrhombus Nov 5th 2008 1:30AM
Naw, it wouldn't be tonight. Law and Order's on.
Max Nov 5th 2008 12:06PM
"Boom chickie lok tar."
ooooomg
I just laughed so hard.
though I think maybe
"boom chicka zug zug" would be better
nick90 Nov 4th 2008 11:45PM
As of 8:44 PST he is still happily sitting on his throne on Tichondrius (probably because it's a PST server)
Cow Nov 4th 2008 11:45PM
Maybe they're making him a new model.
Ichthus Nov 4th 2008 11:53PM
Looks like I won't be turning in Onyxia's head for a while. I was sitting in his throne and having people kneel in front of me. It's good to be the War Chief.
Chase Nov 4th 2008 11:53PM
And I just started the Mag'har rep quest line. No Thrall means the quest chain is broken! Sigh.... I hope that beach house is nice.
Skwiz Nov 4th 2008 11:46PM
Apothercary Karlov was there during the Scourge invasion. You turned in the quest involving the cure to him.