The Story of Thrall in Warcraft 3 (part 1) - The Redemption: Dark Portal and Fel magic

Part 1 sets the scene, providing the necessary context. We take a look at the Оrcish background, from the planet Draenor, Gul’dan’s Fel magic, Durotan, Draka and Go'el, to the symbolism behind the Dark Portal.

“The Redemption: A Savior in the New Land” - explores the epic story of the Orcs in Warcraft 3 Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne through the lens of myth and allegory. This video delves into the Exodus of the Horde, portraying it as a clash between tradition and the unknown, with Thrall as a hero savior bridging the gap between the Great Father, embodied by Grommash Hellscream, and the Great Mother, manifested by the Night Elves. Join us in this journey across the lands of Kalimdor, Azeroth, and Draenor, featuring key figures like Durotan, Draka, Orgrim, Gul'dan, Ner'zhul, Tyrande, and Cairne. Drawing insights from Jordan B. Peterson, Christie Golden, Rudolf Otto, and Northrop Frye, this analysis brings depth to the Warcraft universe and its rich lore.

Warcraft 3 is often celebrated for its groundbreaking mechanics and gameplay innovation, but its story frequently gets overlooked. Many fans and critics consider the storyline inconsistent, riddled with plot holes, and full of clichés. However, when evaluating the narrative within the context of its medium and the standards of its time, we believe that Warcraft 3's story deserves a reexamination. In our analysis, we'll take a deep dive into the stories of Arthas and Thrall, two of Warcraft 3's most iconic characters, to reveal the hidden depth and brilliance that many have missed in this RTS gem.

⌚ Chapters and subsegments:
0:00 Opening
2:02 Chapter 1️⃣: Scars and Visions: The Arrival of the Prophet
2:59 The Original Homeland: Leaving Shamanism Behind - Evolution or Construction
5:35 The Spread of Fel and the Birth of Go’el: Redemption Tainted by the Energies of Chaos
6:34 The Dark Portal: Terramorphic Serpent God - Ouroboros and the Numinous
9:21 Manifestations of Ouroboros: Mystery, Solution, Destruction and the Unknown
10:37 Ambivalent Nature of the Dark Portal and the hero savior: Go’el as The Redeemer
12:59 The Known and the Unknown: Grommash and the Night Elves

📖 Books / articles referenced:
1️⃣ World of Warcraft: Rise of the Horde & Lord of the Clans
By: Christie Golden
Publisher: Canterbury Classics (2020)
2️⃣ Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief
By: Jordan B. Peterson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis e-Library (2002)
3️⃣ The Idea of The Holy
By: Rudolf Otto
Publisher: Oxford University Press (1958)
4️⃣The Great Code: The Bible and Literature
By: Northrop Frye
Publisher: The Academic Press Canada (1982)

🎵 Songs used:
License for all songs: Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
1️⃣ Miguel Johnson - Good Day To Die
2️⃣ Basematic - Orc March
3️⃣ PGN Music - Orc Victory March
4️⃣ The Lore Keeper - Drums of War - Orc Raid - Dnd Music (Free to Use)

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