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Post by
xenoblad
No seriously.
Shamans are mainly concerned with having a mutually respectful relationship with the earth/water/fire/wind elementals and apparently wolves? We turn into wolves and Enh. can summon two of them. Since there are only 2 abilities, I guess I shouldn't really complain and I'm not doing that. I'm just very curious as to why the wolf abilities exist at all.
I heard something about a mysterious 5th element that is apparently Wolfy? Whether or not that is true goes beyond me.
Is it just a random thing that blizzard think is cool and doesn't need an explanation?
Was it implemented with the idea that most shamans would be orcs in the beginning of WOW?
Do wolves in general have an affinity with the elements, more so then other beasts?
Will me asking this question end in a situation similar to what happen to Stan when he asked why we color eggs during Easter, the rez day of the J man?
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Post by
xenoblad
It's b/c shaman also have a deep respect for their dead ancestors and the spirit world and are even able to speak with their dead ancestors. Blizz chose to manifest this aspect in the form of spirit wolves. Technically they could have used any spirit guide animal but they went with wolves.
So spirits mainly communicate with the living via animals, and that animal is mainly the wolf cause they seem to be one of the most reliable mediums for the living to talk with the dead and vice versa?
OR is it that animals never really become spirit guides themselves, the guides just happen to want to look like animals, primarily wolves? if this is the case, is a spirit guide a manifestation of some sort spiritual connection between two or more different beings?
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Post by
xenoblad
Do you think Blizz purposefully leaves things unexplained just so we talk about it and thus talk about the game more?
it's like subliminal non-messaging messaging!
Post by
alpha5099
On a logistical level, the wolves do essentially stem from the Orcs. Pretty much every class in WoW is an amalgamation of classes and Heroes from WC3. Shaman are based around, among other things, the Shaman and Far Seer units from WC3; Far Seers could summon wolves, so we can summon wolves. It also definitely stems from the fact that Shaman started as a Horde-only class, as wolves are an extremely important symbol to the Orcs and by extension to the Horde.
I can't find it now, but I do believe that there has been a Blue Post that explained, in somewhat vague detail, that the use of wolves by shaman was not entirely arbitrary or Horde-centric. I believe it was in a response to someone asking why Draenei don't use different animals. The Blue didn't go into much detail, but explained that the wolf has an innate relationship with the spirit world, and that's why all Shaman, regardless of faction affiliation, are associated with wolves.
Loki's explanation is probably pretty on the money. Wolves are the traditional form of emissaries of the spirit world -- for what reason, who knows? -- so Shaman make use of them in their communion with the spirits.
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Post by
Haxzor
Because Shaman had wolves in WC3
Post by
Vaeku
On a logistical level, the wolves do essentially stem from the Orcs. Pretty much every class in WoW is an amalgamation of classes and Heroes from WC3. Shaman are based around, among other things, the Shaman and Far Seer units from WC3; Far Seers could summon wolves, so we can summon wolves. It also definitely stems from the fact that Shaman started as a Horde-only class, as wolves are an extremely important symbol to the Orcs and by extension to the Horde.
I can't find it now, but I do believe that there has been a Blue Post that explained, in somewhat vague detail, that the use of wolves by shaman was not entirely arbitrary or Horde-centric. I believe it was in a response to someone asking why Draenei don't use different animals. The Blue didn't go into much detail, but explained that the wolf has an innate relationship with the spirit world, and that's why all Shaman, regardless of faction affiliation, are associated with wolves.
Loki's explanation is probably pretty on the money. Wolves are the traditional form of emissaries of the spirit world -- for what reason, who knows? -- so Shaman make use of them in their communion with the spirits.
Great explanation. An additional possibility is that the shaman revere the elemental spirits, and there are five of them... Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and the Wilds. It's possible that the wolf is the manifestation of the Spirit of the Wilds.
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xenoblad
Because Shaman had wolves in WC3
that's great and all but could you answer why wolves in WC3, and don't say WC2
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Eleazer
Actually, the reason is much more devious. Blizzard knows that wolves attract more women, which is why so few players choose to stay shamans. The reason for the three spirit wolves is in homage to the mystical powers of the Three Wolf Moon shirt that has proven to be irresistible to all. Which is why despite our lack of dps, healing, and sustainable pvp cc we are still well beloved and desired in all raids.
If you wish to see this proven simply go ghost wolf, pop out your spirit wolves, put on the three wolf moon shirt, toss on your Kerberos (my guild) tabard, walk into any bg or enemy location, and watch the sparks fly.
Wolves especially three rock!
Post by
buzz3070
Because shaman come from the Horde, and the Horde have a great affinity for Lo'gosh (aka Goldrinn), the Ancient. Lo'gosh is known for his ferocity in battle and his tenacity, both of which are important virtues to the Horde, and he just so happens to resemble a great white wolf.
The influence of Lo'gosh is most notable in his quest line in Hyjal (horde side), but can also be seen in the fact that Orcs ride wolves, a quest line in Terokkar
Welcoming the Wolf Spirit
, and motifs in two of the old shaman sets
Coif of Elements
,
Epaulets of Ten Storms
.
Well this, but its because on draenor the orcs homeworld the wolf was regarded with great affection and reverence. So when the frostwolfs came through the portal and made there way into the alterac mountains they brought the reverence and affection of the wolf with them and when the new horde was formed those qualities were incorporated with it. And it just so happens that there was a great wolf demi god on azeroth that the shamans and druids of the horde were able to relate to.
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Well this, but its because on draenor the orcs homeworld the wolf was regarded with great affection and reverence. So when the frostwolfs came through the portal and made there way into the alterac mountains they brought the reverence and affection of the wolf with them and when the new horde was formed those qualities were incorporated with it. And it just so happens that there was a great wolf demi god on azeroth that the shamans and druids of the horde were able to relate to.
You deserve a medal.
Id like to thank the time i spent browsing wowwiki.
Post by
Vaeku
The influence of Lo'gosh is most notable in his quest line in Hyjal (horde side), but can also be seen in the fact that Orcs ride wolves, a quest line in Terokkar
Welcoming the Wolf Spirit
, and motifs in two of the old shaman sets
Coif of Elements
,
Epaulets of Ten Storms
.
Don't forget that there's an orc archaeology rare artifact,
Headdress of the First Shaman
, which looks like a wolf head.
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