The Light in Warcraft is not always kind
The naaru help, guide, save and inspire. But they also project destiny, demand submission and, in certain cases, treat personal choice as a minor detail in the face of a greater truth.
What are the naaru
They are cosmic entities linked to Light. Their existence operates in cycles, and they can go through states of full brightness and fall towards the Void.
Draenei and the millennia-long relationship with the naaru
Without the naaru, Velen and the draenei's escape would have been a different story. They are not supporting characters. They are a structural part of the survival and spiritual guidance of these people.
Xe'ra and the authoritarian side of the Light
Xe'ra is essential in showing that the Light can be affirming and, at the same time, oppressive. His attempt to impose a correct destiny on Illidan reveals a facet of where cosmic order is worth more than consent.
Corrupted Naaru
When a naaru falls, it may enter a Void-bound state. This suggests structural proximity between the two forces.
The role of the naaru in the war of Light vs. Void
The naaru act as emitters, guides and sometimes instruments for expanding the influence of the Light. Azeroth is not only in the middle of a war between evil and good, but between forces with their own agendas.
Minimum recommendation
- see the Light as a force with an agenda
- reread the history of the draenei based on their partnership with the naaru
- use Xe'ra as an example of the possible authoritarianism of the Light
- connect the fall of a naaru to the cycle between Light and Void
- Treat the naaru as central actors in cosmic warfare
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