High Warlord Naj'entus . When the Horde descended upon the Temple, Akama took charge of evacuating as many civilians as possible and went into hiding with the remnants of the draenei. In the short story Unbroken, he fled from Karabor to Shattrath before going into hiding . When this is done, he sends the party to the naaru . During the final confrontation with Illidan, Akama himself will assist you in battle although he cannot be killed. Akama leaves the battle during the first phase and is not seen again the remainder of the battle; however Maiev Shadowsong arrives for the final stage and remains until Illidan's death. Akama had freed Maiev from her prison cell and led her into the Temple, with the aid of players seeking to obtain the [Medallion of Karabor] that allows entry into the Temple.
He gives the following quests:
[70] Seer Udalo (Dungeon) [70] The Ata'mal Terrace (Group) [70] Akama's Promise [70] Ruse of the Ashtongue (Raid) [70] An Artifact From the Past (Raid) [70] The Hostage Soul
See List of Shadowmoon Valley NPCs (The following NPCs can be found in Shadowmoon Valley.).
Akama "Plays Along"After completing the quest entitled "Akama", a small scripted event between Akama and the Dreadlord (The following is a list of links to pages that might share the same title.) Vagath - one of Illidan's demon lieutenants - occurs. Vagath arrives with two demonic minions, and yells out:
Vagath: Mortals, here? What is the meaning of this, pathetic Broken! Akama whispers to the player: Have no fear, <race>. Just play along.Akama "kills" the player and reassures Vagath.
Akama: A mere nuisance, I assure you! Tell the Master his prisoner will not escape while Akama and his Deathsworn watch over her. Vagath: You'd do well not to toy with me, Akama. Illidan has given me strict orders to keep watch on the Warden. If I find out you are hiding anything from me, I will crush you with my bare hands!Vagath leaves and Akama "resurrects" the player.
Akama: Forgive my harsh methods, but the Betrayer cannot learn of the truth. My secret must be kept at all costs!In a cell behind Akama, Maiev Shadowsong speaks up.
Maiev: If we truly desire the same thing, Akama, then release me! If Illidan is to die, it shall be by my hand! Akama: In due time, Maiev. I've spent years planning to make my move - I can't afford to put my plans in peril by tipping my hand too soon. Maiev: Curse you, Akama! I am not a pawn in your game...my will is my own. When I unleash my wrath upon Illidan it will have nothing to do with your foolish scheme!Warcraft III Phrases"I am Akama, Elder Sage of the draenei. Lord Illidan promised to rid us of our ancient enemies in exchange for our loyality. These cursed orcs serve Magtheridon--a terrible lord whose Black Citadel lies to the west. Under his command, the orcs hunted us to the brink of extinction. But now, with Lord Illidan behind us, we will fight back and retake our ancestral lands."(Draenei Village (For centuries the Draenei have been battling the Fel Orcs, but in the last hundred years the Draenei have been slowly losing.))"We draenei have fought the orcs and their demon masters for generations. Now, at last, we will end their curse forever. We are yours to command, Lord Illidan." (Lord of Outland (Lord of Outland is chapter 6 of Curse of the Blood Elves.))Gag Phrases "I'm too old for this..." "At my age, you see death everywhere. DEATH!" "To battle! Hold my teeth."Black Temple trailerAkama is the narrator of a recent trailer for the Black Temple patch; this trailer shows his history from guardian to his current state, and reveals his appearance prior to his mutation. At several points, it reveals events of lore: the orcs' attack on the Temple of Karabor, and the draenei's subsequent journey into hiding in Zangarmarsh ( Night Elf Tauren Troll Sporeling Naga
Zangarmarsh is a hauntingly beautiful swamp covered with a forest of giant mushrooms.); Gul'dan's raising of the volcano that bears his name (The Hand of Gul'dan is a massive volcano west of the Black Temple in Shadowmoon Valley.); Ner'zhul opening his portals, leading to the creation of Outland; the arrival of Magtheridon and, later, of Illidan Stormrage; Akama, Kael'thas Sunstrider and Lady Vashj aiding Illidan in sealing Magtheridon's portals before the final battle; and finally, Illidan's claiming of the Temple.
His speech is transcribed below:
I remember the Temple as it used to be: a place of worship.
I prayed within its chambers and meditated among its gardens. I was happy then; at peace.
I remember, too, the day the orcs came.
That day marked by cries of war and torrents of blood where terrified women and children huddled in darkened corners.
I led many to safety, but many more paid the ultimate price.
That day my beloved sanctuary became the Black Temple.
There the orc warlocks practiced their twisted magic that corrupted the land and nearly destroyed us all.
Even after the Horde's reckless sorcery tore the planet apart, my people were unable to find a lasting sanctuary.
I remember the armies of demons that swept down on us like a plague.
During these dark times, the one called Magtheridon made the Temple his home.
Then came Illidan...
The one they called the Betrayer; the enemy of my enemy.
We helped him seal the portals of Outland and cut off the Legion's reinforcements.
We fought with renewed strength, and together we reclaimed our sacred ground.
I think part of me knew even then, that the Black Temple had only traded one evil master for another.
I prefer to remember the Temple as it used to be; not the abomination it has become.
My soul bears the burden of my misjudgment, but I have been patient; I have been waiting.
And when the time is right, the Betrayer will become... the betrayed.
Notes His name is possibly a pun, as draenei in WC3 fought with sickle-like weapons called kamas, so he used A kama (He uses two though). He still uses this type of weapon in WoW, and they can be seen on the draenei banners. Akama used the original Draenei model, now the Lost One (The Draenei Lost Ones are highly mutated and devolved draenei.) model, in his Warcraft III appearance. It appears that his appearance has been retconned, as opposed to multiple mutation. He still retains the mouth of a Lost One, however.Some fans speculate that the draenei child featured in the Black Temple trailer is Akama's daughter, and her mother, who was killed by an orc, is his wife. External links |
