'Rejection of the Gift' Cinematic Reaction / Response

Had to stay away from the internet for a day, but man was it worth it. In this video I talk about the patch 7.3 cinematic, give some more background information and answer some questions.
I hope you'll enjoy!

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Intro screen made by Pakulia:

Outro screen made by Whammo:

The music in this video is provided royalty free. (Creative Commons License)
Songs:The Path of the Goblin King
© 2001-2008 Kevin MacLeod

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[zyjIn]

The Naaru should just have said: "I turn you back into a form Tyrande wants to bang"
And Illidan would be on board in no time.

[FalZharp]

"Bright Lord, Dark Lord, Same thing really"

[justalfred]

Illidan “dont touch my tats” Stormrage

[ladypain_thelegend]

Xe'ra: "you've sacrificed so much for so little...I mean, come on. Maiev is way thicker than Tyrande."

[sasori]

Its surface blazes bright, masking shadows below - Il'gynoth

[albinmarklund]

"I AM MY SCARS!" That line is so freaking epic

[eltriplej]

Illidan: *"I am my scars!"*
Me: *CRAWLING IN MY SKIN...*

[joeyflubbermuffin]

I cannot get over how epic this cutscene is.

[Armaganth]

Seeing the change in Turalyon's eyes color, maybe the phrase "Your faith has blinded you" was meant literally. ;-)

[Deathfindo]

I AMM MY SCARSSSS!!!!

*goosebumps intensifies*

[galacticdino]

Xe'ra: The light will heal your scars!
Illidan: IAM MY SCARS!
Xe'ra: The light is your destiny!
Iliidan: MAIEV IS MY DESTINY!!!

Xe'ra frienzoned!

On the other hand, Illidan accepts all his life and mistakes. He is what he is. Thats the right path of redemption, without shortcuts

[SWCaptainREX]

I can understand Illidan. I remember some people saying that the Naaru are *too* holy and good and that there is something fishy about them. The Void and the Light are the two opposites of the universe, basically locked in an eternal struggle. Both only have one end-goal: Destroy the others, by all means necessary. It's such a great cinematic, because it shows that even those with the most noble intentions can lose themselves, their principles or fall to darkness on the way. The road to hell is paved with good attentions. Often those who seek to do the most good get blinded by self-righteousness and become fanatic, turning their once noble goal into a twisted caricature. The symbolism with Turalyons eyes is also great.
I love this cinematic, because it actually shows one of the biggest dangers in life as a whole: Falling to darkness, because you wanted to do good.

[curtisrogers]

"Sometimes the hand of fate must be forced"
"but not forced on me"
-Illidan

[minorlyimportance]

Xe'ra: YOU ARE GONNA EAT THE LIGHT, AND YOU ARE GONNA LIKE

[theshambler]

"Those who stare into the sun for to long go blind; similarly, those who dwell in the dark lose their sight" no words for better

[angrywombat]

So happy they took this direction with Illidan. Illidan isn't a bad guy. But he isn't a good guy either.

[alchemik]

Is it me, or did it feel like the most badass moment for Illidan in whole WoW? I really didn't care much about his appearances in Legion so far, but this was just so good and so fitting for his character. :3

[sirjj]

"The Light has betrayed me!" -Death Knight Anduin

[faszkivanveletek]

"I AM MY SCARS!!!"
My new favourite quote from this game.

[Arigost]

I'm a little surprised everyone watched as Xe'ra raped Illidan.