The Lore of The Deadmines | The Chronicles of Azeroth
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- Greetings, fellow travelers of Azeroth. Prepare yourself, as we set off on a journey through echoing tunnels and corridors. Join me as the Loremaster of this dungeon, and unlock the secrets of this infamous place, where the legacy of the Defias Brotherhood is etched in stone. Welcome to the heart of Westfall's darkness; welcome to the Deadmines.
In an age before the tempest of war swept across the land, the Deadmines were known as a glittering heart of abundance, a haven of precious metals safely tucked away within the dominion of humankind. Legends spoke of these very mines being the lifeblood of Stormwind’s coffers, enriching the city's vaults with the golden deposits flowing from the veins of these underground corridors.
Today, this subterranean expanse is not just a theater of the malevolent Defias Brotherhood, who were once humble laborers and stonemasons, but it is also a significant chapter in the history of Azeroth. Join me as we descend into the bowels of the earth, where the winding pathways of the Deadmines curve beneath Westfall's fields and reach out towards the fringes of Stranglethorn Vale. As we step into this tale of darkness and deception, the Deadmines' secrets await, ready to be unveiled. But beware, for not only is this dungeon filled with traps and ruthless foes, it also holds the origins of the Defias Brotherhood and the promise of untold treasures for those brave enough to explore its depths.
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00:00 - 03:45 - Chapter 1: History and Backstory
03:45 - 06:07 - Chapter 2: The Defias Brotherhood
06:07 - 09:56 - Chapter 3: Infiltrating the Deadmines
09:56 - 11:51 - Chapter 4: Rhahk’Zor - The Foreman
11:51 - 14:07 - Chapter 5: Sneed - The Lumbermaster
14:07 - 16:29 - Chapter 6: Gilnid - The Smelter
16:29 - 17:51 - Chapter 7: Defias Gunpowder
17:51 - 20:42 - Chapter 8: Mr. Smite - The Ship's First Mate
20:42 - 22:26 - Chapter 9: Captain Greenskin
22:26 - 25:14 - Chapter 10: Edwin VanCleef - The Defias Kingpin
25:14 - 26:18 - Chapter 11: Cookie - The Ship's Cook
26:18 - 27:21 - Chapter 12: The Deadmine’s Legacy
27:21 - 28:33 - Chapter 13: Outro
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I still remember the first time we killed VanCleef, got out of Deadmines and gazed at the sun. It was the moment that I realized WoW was something special, won me as a player and kept me playing non stop until cataclysm. So many memories. And damn, it was almost 20 years ago. I was in college and now Im a married man with 2 kids! THANK you for reminding me my friend. Keep up the good work!
How time flies! Your story really resonates with me, thank you for sharing it with me and enjoy the memories!
Greetings, everyone!
A little later than planned, but welcome to the Lore of The Deadmines, where we will unravel the secrets of these tunnels and take on many underground battles.
And let's pause to contemplate: Did Edwin VanCleef truly deserve the fate that ultimately befell him? I'm eager to hear your insights about this fascinating character in the World of Azeroth, so please feel free to share your opinions in the comments below.
Enjoy!
I don't think he did. He was wronged.
I think everyone would agree that VanCleef was wronged, but I don't think starting a terrorist organization is the right way to go about it.
I wholeheartedly believe he only wanted what was rightly owed to him and his fellow stone cutters. He maybe took a drastic, rash choice in turning to banditry but it also certainly got the noble's attention. In the end, I don't think he deserved what he got but he also didn't deserve the treatment he received after his loyalty to the Alliance.
The Human running into the wall @ 4:20 had me in stitches :D
😂
Lol, he was getting around that damn afk log off.
I love this channel so much. I can’t get enough of people taking fantasy settings seriously and not sounding like pretentious morons.
To clarify; I love your narration and writing. Please keep up the excellent work!! 🎉✨✨🎉
I'm very glad you enjoy it! Thanks!
He doesn't write it. If he does, he needs a thesaurus. Using the same pronouns over and over. Said "juggernaut" a million times
Lol, the vessel is literally called the Defias Juggernaught. Don't know how else you would have me call it.
AI-generated garbage. Channels like this should be permanently deleted.
Ah, you know it's going to be a great day when new tales from 'The Chronicles of Azeroth' have been released!
Hope you enjoyed this one!
I literally yelled “fuck yeeeeah!” when I saw this video drop just now. This is gonna be great.
We're in for a journey!
*None may challenge the Brotherhood*
Fools! Our cause is Righteous! The Brotherhood shall prevail!
The Stonemasons, and I cannot stress this enough, did nothing wrong!
Can’t believe I forgot about the absolute legend that is Captain Cookie. Well played sir.
Aaaaaughibbrgubugbugrguburgle!
still remember my very first time getting the main quest for deadmines way back in '05, I had no idea what a dungeon was as i'd never run one and the quest said 5 players recommended. well i took that as a "suggestion" and went in alone, obviously i didn't get far but i'll always remember that feeling of well that was a really quick death i had. deadmines will always be my first and favorite dungeon.
I enjoy how we all felt back then and approached these quests in our own, innocent ways! Thanks for sharing!
The quality of these lore videos is second to none! Thank you so much for these! You put hard work into making these WoW videos and it shows 😄
My pleasure, dear traveler! Enjoy the dive into these mines!
ikr! I love the voiceover dude - and the stories are just fun.
Oh, the countless hours I spent in this place. You did a marvelous job of bringing this dungeon, and it's lore, to life. Well done.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, my job feels well done!
I can't express how much Deadmines means to me.
Damn it was a good time back then.
We made some allies and enemies in these mines!
Very excited for this one. The deadmines and the lore surrounding the defias and Edwin is still some of my favourite lore to this day. Blizzard really nailed it on their first go at a dungeon and it shows. Such a good build up of the defias throughout the starting zones only to culminate in such a fun dungeon.
You hit the nail on the head! The Defias Brotherhood will always be a part of many veteran adventurers' memories!
I love your "The Lore of..." series. It reminds me of playing WoW with a sense of wonder.
This is just * *chef's kiss** 🤌
Too kind! It's my pleasure!
Greetings Loremaster! The Deadmines was my first real adventure away from helping ordinary citizens of Azeroth across the lands. I still remember the thick air of the narrow and windy corridors of the mine filled with foes. Breaking into the final chamber the air suddenly felt much fresher and I needed to take a moment with my group to soak in the view and take a sip of water. I truly understood the vastness of Azeroth standing in there. Thank you, dear Loremaster for bringing back such an old memory. (absolutely amazing video as always!)
You are most welcome, my dear lore seeker! I enjoyed reading your story :)
Yikes
This was pure pleasure to watch. Hope your channel explodes!
For me, the channel has exploded! Thanks for your support!
This was just awesome! Deadmines are by far one of my most favorite memories in wow. This made it feel like the first time seeing Smite. Great stuff thank you!
Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by!
I’m binging all of these.
The quality here is just fantastic, you can really feel the amount of effort you put into these.
You’re going to blow up soon, I guarantee it. The editing, the script, the audio, you have something special here, keep going!
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks a lot, your words are appreciated!
Another banger my friend can’t wait for the lore of Stratholme, scholomance, Naxxramas, shadow fang keep, and scarlet monastery five of my favorite dungeons. Keep up the work Professor Lore.
With your support, I'm in no doubt we will see all those places together eventually!
Ohhh I would love scholomance and scarlet monastery, favourite dungeons :)
I never felt as immersed in the game as I did watching this video. Absolutely amazing!
Superb, thanks for watching!
Man, my immersion was so good until you talked about a mage, ccing and then I realize this was truly a fantasy story 😭
The writing is amazing
Welcome to the Deadmines. Mysteries in the Deadmines. Welcome to the Deadmines. We're back in our old base!
Welcome! Ladies and Gentlemens!
Have you ever been to the Deadmines before?
@@TheChroniclesofAzerothno never
Well there was this one time…..
The best channel to fall asleep to.
Sweet dreams of Azeroth!
So glad I found your channel this week. I haven’t been able to play for years but all these lore videos are nailing my nostalgia. Keep up the amazing work my friend
Welcome aboard! Enjoy the videos and enjoy your stay!
As someone who has played wow since vanilla i never paid any attention to the lore and this is amazing
Where were these videos when I played heavily 10 years ago!!! WOW just amazing. Your voice carries me away and if I'm not watching the video I can just close my eyes and remember my own experiences in these areas. AMAZING writing and narration. I've recommended you to EVERY single friend of mine who either played or still play wow. Hell even my young children who have never even seen wow are hooked on these videos! Thank you for these videos, the nostalgia brings a smile to my face.
Wow, thank you for your amazing comments! I hope you can long enjoy these stories, as we're just getting started! Cheers!
This channel is fantastic
It has been years since I've seen the original Deadmines. It was a nostalgia trip to see all the original bosses again.
Welcome to these mines of old! Glad you're here with us :)
Absolutely love this channel. Superb work! Thank you again for all of the time and care you pour into these videos.
Once more, thank you very much! The recording of the dungeon and its battles was very interesting to make!
Amazing as always !!
Thank you! Glad to see you again!
YAAAAAAASSSSSS (I would've been here earlier but work got in the way)
Long night out, drunkfood at home and this masterpiece. So good.
So so good. Thank you for doing these. You are on your own level with this stuff.
My pleasure! Enjoy!
R.I.P. to many brave hardcore Adventurers
Great video, your monologue is well written with use of literary devices that draws the viewer/listener in. Well done. Can’t wait for the Lore of the Stockades
Thank you kindly! More Dungeons to come!
You deserve way, way more subs my guy.. Keep up the good work. I literally get goosebumps every video.
Thank you so much! New video coming up this weekend!
Loving this series! thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
Hello. As a voice over artist I’d just like to compliment the gentleman doing your VO. It’s beautiful and perfectly splendid 👍🏽.
To be completely transparent and to avoid any potential disappointment, the narration is made possible through a custom-made AI voice that mimics the intonation and natural breathing of a human speaker.
The choice for this way of storytelling is a personal one, but I hope you can enjoy it nonetheless. Cheers!
Thank you for another upload!
You bet! Any time!
That's one of the things I liked about the defias brotherhood you can't call them all that evil just tradesmen who weren't paid
It was a great twist to their narrative and it made their choices somewhat understandable and defendable.
Hell yeah, I needed one of these videos.
It's finally here! Enjoy!
So good. Always so good.
Thanks so much!
These videos are incredible! I actually made similar ones years and years ago on a now defunct network channel. Yours are much better and make a great audiobook experience. Reminds me of the guys who narrate Warhammer matches with excitement and detail.
Wow, thanks! Glad you like them!
I cannot wait to dive deeper into the lore of some of my favorite Vanilla Wow dungeons!
Dungeon design back then was so massive, had so much depth that it’s going to be exciting to see this channel make videos about Maraudon, Blackfathom, Dire Maul, Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Scarlet Monastery, etc.
I love listening to these episodes like I do my audiobooks!! ❤
It's heartwarming to read your enthusiasm! I'm excited as you are to delve into those massive places filled with Lore.
P.S. there are dungeons in Orgrimmar and The Barrens that should be addressed sooner than later.
@@TheChroniclesofAzeroth I look forward to venturing once again into the depths of Ragefore Chasm, and exploring the Mystic Pools of the Wailing Caverns once again!
That was fascinating! Thank you Loremaster :)
My pleasure! Thanks for your support!
Amazing video! Keep up the good work :D
Thanks, will do! New video is up!
Badass content bro! 😎
Appreciate it! More to come!
Strathome pleaae!! And Scarlet Monestary!
Thanks for the suggestions! They are on my list!
Perfeeeeeect!!!! Now I have something new to listen to while working tomorow🎉🎉🎉🎉
Perfect! Enjoy!
I’m so excited you doing dungeons now :) now got yourself little rotation of material do zone , dungeon , side story :) shadow fang keep would be cool to know also :)
Absolutely baffled you have only 22k subs. What a beautifuly silky voice holy moly
Thank you! Please note that the narration is done through AI software to help create an immersive storytelling!
I've been waiting for this one!
Hope you enjoyed!
@@TheChroniclesofAzeroth Absolutely! The one I’m waiting for the most is the Scarlet Crusade, I feel like that can be such an expansive video.
You're right, it should not be told lightly. One day!
Bravo good sir, I always look forward to these tales. An enjoyable break from my work X)
Glad to hear it! Enjoy!
A bit of a lore deep dive into Duskwood would be epic 😃😎 love the content!!!!!!
Perhaps soon! Stick around!
My dearest Lore Master! Thank you for another upload!
You could literally make 1 hr long video about Elwynn cows, Id listen it as most interestong documentary ever!
Elwynn cows is now on my list! All things aside, thank you for your kind words! It means a lot :)
Anytime, brother! I think that even you dont realize how FFING AWESOME your content is! Literally gives that vibe to WOW we all had 18+ years ago! @@TheChroniclesofAzeroth
Your lore videos are amazing
Glad you like them! Enjoy!
this is amazing thank u so much for making this
You're very welcome!
Just an idea!
When you talk about specific bosses in dungeons/raids, you should also showcase their drop loot table. Then talk about whether or not they have any historical significance tailored to their character and lore.
Great video by the way. Sometimes I even listen with just my headphones on, kind of like a podcast.
Thanks for the suggestions! Noted for future releases!
I'm hoping Shadowfang Keep is coming soon.
Let's see what we can manage, soon!
A other good vidoe dude keep you rock
Thanks you, cheers!
So glad you decided to do this with your youtube channel, sooo many videos just waiting for you to make them! Are you gonna do more videos like the dwarf war and the murlocs?
The spring of known and hidden Lore is almost inexhaustible and I'm excited for the future! Expect a lot more videos of races like the Murloc and events like the War of the Three Hammers, as well as other specials soon! Enjoy!
Love these! Hoping you get around to Karazhan and Deadwind Pass!
Those should be good! Stick around!
It's a shame that Vancleef was wronged by the nobels of Stornwind. Splendid dungeon.
Hell yeah, lessgoooo!
All aboard the Juggernaut!
Just got Cruel Barb on my HC rogue. Good god what a weapon.
Hey that's great, congratulations!
Great video as always! Did you forgot Miner Johnson after Rak'Zor?
I suppose I did! He wasn't always there as he's a rare spawn, so I kind of skipped him. Thanks for noticing, though.
Absolutely love your videos!
Possible to see a Classic Tanaris/Zul’Furrak?
(Also I’d love to see a raid area lore of Molten Core?)
More than likely! But all in due time :)
the great deadmines. I love this place.
Such an atmosphere!
would be cool if the blizz gave us an event where vancleef and his crew get the ship sailing and attack stormwind and we as players get to help protect the capitol city.
That's a very cool idea! What role would you see yourself playing in this defense? Frontline defender, strategist, or perhaps a stealth operative working behind the scenes?
I liked this format, going dungeon Lore and the faction involved
I asume it will end with raid lore and it's faction
We can go any which way, there's no end or beginning!
Love it
Yay another episode :)
Hope you liked it!
These videos likely only cover World of Warcraft's lore, but a little known bit of lore is we travelled into Deadmines on two occasions in Warcraft I. Once during the Alliance campaign to retrieve Sir Anduin Lothar, during his search for the Tome of Divinity. And once during the Orc campaign to neutralize Griselda; Blackhand's daughter, along with Turok's associated ogres.
That's a valid point indeed! It was included in my initial script, but due to the unavailability of suitable recordings for those events and the difficulty of integrating it smoothly into the script's flow, I choose not to use it, as to prevent deviating too far from the overall progression of the story.
A missed part in the story was the hero lost cruel barb to a hunter.
Lol, forgot about that!
We need the true story of Stonetalon Mountains oh and the zoo tier dont forget that!
Love these videos, anyone know what addons or tools are used to get the moving shots in this video?
Great video as always, I am so glad you started this series. I no longer play WoW. But I always enjoyed the lore of older expansions. I started to dislike the lore after BFA though. Doesn't feel like Warcraft anymore.
I agree, and revisiting these classic topics egnites a flame in many veteran WoW adventurers! It's makes me happy to see all this positivity and nostalgia :)
love this content
I'd love to see a bit change in storytelling.
currently loremaster tells current story/situation of zones for Vanilla wow.
I'd love if story fully, including how it was unfold in Cataclysm and maybe later patches as well
This is something I've thought about a lot. My original goal was to entertain the viewer with pure nostalgia. But, I can definitely see the updated versions of these stories coming to this channel as well. Perhaps in the future!
@@TheChroniclesofAzeroth for certain zones, later expansions revealed much more story that was unknown or unfinished when they were added. be it Vanilla or expansions
for examples:
Darkshore - source of corruption was thought to be corrupted waters of Felwood. Cataclysm indirectly confirmed that source of corruption was jaw of Gul'dan, part of Skull of Gul'Dan artifact (we could find it during questing in vanilla as a red crystal)
Westfall - Defias story had multiple layers - in cataclysm, Legion and DF as human heritage quest and so on
also you can merge WOD/TBC zone storiesfor Outlands and start from WOD versions and continue as Outlands present
and so on
anyway decision is yours
I still think updated versions are more important than sticking in Vanilla
(EPL was updated in WOTLK and CATA where would you stop?)
Thanks for the detailed description! Noted!
My first dungeon way back in 2005…crazy to think how long ago it is, but yet with WoW/life everything seems so short…(I’m not that old) but still. Doing it again in Classic with my OG main (Gnome Warlock) twas fun, but kinda sad too
It makes you realise how time has moved on and the world around us is always changing.
Heck yes dood
Let's go!
90% playthrough, 10% lore
You should do the lore of Dalaran
On the list, but might be a while before it comes around!
@The Cronicles of Azeroth
Can you make lore about Un Goro crater ❤
Un'Goro Crater is on the list, but it might be a while before it comes around! I'm working through the zones by level :)
LFM DM need Tank and Heals.
Kind of sad there was no reference to why the undead dwarves are there! But thats an extremely obscure bit if lorr, so obscure i cant remember if jts a theory supported by quests or actually stated.
How the hell did they get that huge tree trunk down there?
On the sea side of the mountain are 2 huge doors to allow the warship out. likely through those doors.
Questions, riddles in the deep...
☠️⛏️
SO HOW WAS THE ENTRANCE A SECRET I AM SO CONFUSED
this depiction of the defias as some malicious evil is hilariously off.
Are these videos scripts made with AI? It feels like AI because sometimes things repeat hut sound slightly different. Regardless i guess its the first AI content ive actually enjoyed
It's a mix of human writing and AI supplementation :) thanks!
Who are the nobles in stormwind?
Is this an ai voiceover ? Good video either way
It is! I use AI to assist me in narration where I don't feel confident or comfortable narrating them personally.
Word salads. That’s all this guys videos are
I’m beginning to think all these Loremasters are actually the same person… 🤔
Which is fine by me if I’m being honest
I can assure you I'm the original Loremaster and the only one running this channel.
I do love these videos. Though I'd rather hear your real voice not the AIs. You do write it yourswlf though right?
For reasons my own, I choose to implement AI in the narration of my stories. As for the script itself, I do write it myself, while using AI to enchance the adventure and create a more immersive and compelling story. It also helps in reducing repetition and keeping the content unique :) Hope this clears things up!
@@TheChroniclesofAzeroth Thank you for replying. I really enjoy these so far!!
@@Quick-Silver206 Happy to help! Enjoy the stories and have a wonderful New Year!
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this doesnt look like tennis at all. im so confused...