Download or read book World of Warcraft Chronicle Volume 2 written by Blizzard and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blizzard Entertainment and Dark Horse Books are thrilled to present the next installment of the wildly popular World of Warcraft Chronicle series. Volume 2 will reveal more sought-after details about the game universe's history and mythology. Showcasing lush, all-new artwork from fan favorites such as Peter Lee, Joseph Lacroix, and Alex Horley, this tome is sure to please all fans--casual and collector alike.

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Download or read book The Warcraft The Last Guardian written by Jeff Grubb and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-12-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, long before the beginning of recorded time, there stood the world of Azeroth. Every kind of magical being strode the countryside among the tribes of man, and all was at peace -- until the arrival of the demons and horrors of the Burning Legion and their baneful Lord Sargeras, dark god of chaotic magic. Now Dragons, Dwarves, Elves, Goblins, Humans, and Orcs all vie for supremacy across the scattered kingdoms -- part of a grand, malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world of The Guardians of Tirisfal: a line of champions imbued with godlike powers, each one through the ages charged with fighting a lonely secret war against the Burning Legion. Medivh was fated from birth to become the greatest and most powerful of this noble order. But from the beginning a darkness tainted his soul, corrupting his innocence and turning to evil the powers that should have fought for good. Torn by two destinies, Medivh's struggle against the malice within him became one with the fate of Azeroth itself...and changed the world forever. THE LAST GUARDIAN An original tale of magic, warfare, and heroism based on the bestselling, award-winning electronic game from Blizzard Entertainment.

Download or read book WarCraft Archive written by Richard A. Knaak and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-10-24 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume encompasses four original novels that reveal the rich backstory of the worldwide bestselling computer game--an essential omnibus for the millions of WarCraft game players. Includes "Day of the Dragon, Lord of the Clans, The Last Guardian" and "Blood and Honor."

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Download or read book World of Warcraft Dawn of the Aspects written by Richard A. Knaak and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Contains the never-before-published prologue Charge of the Aspects by Matt Burns"--Cover.

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