Jaina Proudmoore isn't always the most respected lore figure in WoW. I definitely tend to be on the hater side of the Jaina fence; it bothers me that she tends to respond to men's actions, rather than initiate actions of her own. Still, Jaina is definitely an important person in the game; she's central to many of the plots that drove The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King.
Inspired by a fictional drama created by Korean artist Charalue, Lohaf created this amazing video called Jaina's Clover Story. Whether you like Jaina or not, take the time to watch this video. The art and music both bring a sense of haunted longing to the story. Overall, it's just a gorgeous video. The editing and effects were created by Lohaf, and the art and story belong to Charalue. Interested in the wide world of machinima? We have new movies every weekday here on WoW Moviewatch! Have suggestions for machinima we ought to feature? Toss us an email at moviewatch@wowinsider.com.
Jaina has given up much for what she thought was right
she gave up her father for the sake of peace she gave up her love for the sake of the world
but now something's being taken from her. Will Theramore be the final thing that causes her to break? Will losing her home be the event that stops the tears clenches the fists in anger and unleashes the rage? Only time will tell...
I hate to give a blog address for it but i'm on a phone and can't look through my bookmarks... go to underct.com , the 2nd or 3rd most recent post has this comic linked along with 3 or 4 others.
Hey, I'd so watch Full Metal Lich King. That'd be awesome. Also, Jaina kinda looks like Winrey, or, at least an older Winrey in this. Dunno if it's just me.
The problem with Jaina isn't her character. It's her lack of story and attention from the writers. Anyone that followed the Warcraft RTS games and novels know she is a very strong woman who does what is right for her people regardless of her personal feeling in the matter. In WoW we haven't seen much of that strong woman at all. If the writers would stop focusing on making more poop quests and go back to the quality that is in the novels (some) and the RTS game then we would see a Jaina that everyone would be proud of. Sadly, same could be said of most characters in the WoW universe.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Morgatho Nov 25th 2011 12:12PM
Wow, that was.... wow.
Great work.
Khoonda Nov 25th 2011 12:12PM
Jaina has given up much for what she thought was right
she gave up her father for the sake of peace
she gave up her love for the sake of the world
but now something's being taken from her. Will Theramore be the final thing that causes her to break? Will losing her home be the event that stops the tears clenches the fists in anger and unleashes the rage? Only time will tell...
Titusx Nov 25th 2011 12:19PM
The question is... is she hung up on Arthas or... Thrall?
darrenpskinner Nov 25th 2011 12:21PM
One of the best videos I've seen in a very long time.
Tirrimas Nov 25th 2011 12:28PM
Beautiful. Simple and elegant.
Donny J. Canup Nov 25th 2011 12:31PM
Now that's a great video. Beautiful artwork and an excellent way to tell a story.
Puntable Nov 25th 2011 12:36PM
Does anyone have a link to the original comic strip?
Micheal Nov 26th 2011 9:48AM
I hate to give a blog address for it but i'm on a phone and can't look through my bookmarks... go to underct.com , the 2nd or 3rd most recent post has this comic linked along with 3 or 4 others.
monotype Nov 25th 2011 12:46PM
Edward Elric, is that you running in the forest with chibi!Jaina?
Donhorn Nov 25th 2011 1:01PM
LOL! That was my first thought too! XD
ravyncat Nov 25th 2011 2:26PM
Mine as well. XD
cygnus Nov 25th 2011 2:56PM
Lol. me too
Sl0th Nov 25th 2011 4:03PM
That, too, was my first thought when watching this movie. Guess we should just stay tuned for Full Metal Lich King.
Elennoko Nov 25th 2011 9:20PM
Hey, I'd so watch Full Metal Lich King. That'd be awesome. Also, Jaina kinda looks like Winrey, or, at least an older Winrey in this. Dunno if it's just me.
monotype Nov 25th 2011 11:15PM
If Jaina is Winry and Arthas is Ed, does that...make Varian Al?
lolwut.
LeftVentricle Nov 25th 2011 1:00PM
My, that was lovely, I almost/pretty much did cry. Very well done.
Dave N. Nov 25th 2011 1:05PM
The problem with Jaina isn't her character. It's her lack of story and attention from the writers. Anyone that followed the Warcraft RTS games and novels know she is a very strong woman who does what is right for her people regardless of her personal feeling in the matter. In WoW we haven't seen much of that strong woman at all. If the writers would stop focusing on making more poop quests and go back to the quality that is in the novels (some) and the RTS game then we would see a Jaina that everyone would be proud of. Sadly, same could be said of most characters in the WoW universe.
Kylenne Nov 25th 2011 1:31PM
Thank you. I was just coming in to say this.
Don't blame Jaina, blame the shitty writing in WoW.
Nananea Dec 6th 2011 3:47AM
Same goes for Tyrande unfortunately :(
Falarson Nov 25th 2011 1:13PM
Now I love Chromie even more. So sweet to bring those memories to reality just for a second.