Nerub-ar Palace, the first raid of The War Within, opens on September 10th with the next weekly reset. This eight-boss raid will take us into the stronghold of Queen Ansurek, the current leader of the nerubian kingdom of Azj-Kahet, who has pledged her people to Xal’atath’s cause.
The raid’s various difficulty levels and Raid Finder Wings will roll out over the next three weeks. The Normal and Heroic versions of the raid will open on September 10th. The new soloable Story Mode will open a week later on September 17th along with the Mythic version at the opposite end of the difficulty spectrum. Raid Finder will open one wing each week, with Wing 1 adding the first four bosses on September 10th, Wing 2 bringing the next 3 on September 17th, and Wing 3 bringing the final two bosses on September 24th.
The new raid will offer plenty of unique achievements and rewards, including a new tier set for every class.
Gather your allies and traverse into the dark depths of Azj’Kahet into Nerub-ar Palace to take the fight to eight new bosses, ending in a face-off against Queen Ansurek, but beware of the tangled web she weaves…or you may be her next meal.
Deep within the kingdom of Azj-Kahet lies Nerub-ar Palace, Queen Ansurek’s seat of power. From this shadowed throne, Queen Ansurek has tightened her grip on her Sureki followers, leading them along a dark path to a new future. As her paranoia grows, the members of a conspiratorial Severed Threads launch their final gambit against Ansurek’s rule.
Week of September 10 – Raid Finder Wing 1: The Skittering Battlements (Ulgrax the Devourer | The Bloodbound Horror | Sikran, Captain of the Sureki), Normal, Heroic
Week of September 17 – Raid Finder Wing 2: Secrets of Nerub-ar Palace (Rasha’nan | Nexus-Princess Ky’veza | Broodtwister Ovi’nax), Mythic, Story Mode
Week of September 24 – Raid Finder Wing 3: A Queen’s Fall (The Silken Court | Queen Ansurek)
Queen Ansurek’s evolutionary experimentation created a number of monstrous guardians for her throne, none more voracious than Ulgrax the Devourer. Driven mad by endless hunger, Ulgrax is now the ravenous protector of Queen Ansurek’s court.
The Bloodbound HorrorIn the dark pits below Nerub-ar Palace, the blood of the Old Gods congeals in foul, black pools. The Bloodbound Horror rises from this vile ooze — drawing everything in its path into The Unseeming.
Sikran, Captain of the Sureki
Sikran established himself as an arrogant duelist within Queen Ansurek’s court. Never knowing the cut of an enemy’s blade, Sikran dispatched his rivals one by one and was proclaimed Captain of the Sureki by the queen herself. This indomitable fighter now ensures that any who threaten his queen fall before the throne’s might.
Rasha’nanTwisted by Queen Ansurek’s experiments, Rasha’nan was transformed from a proud nerubian into a monstrous, winged horror. Trapped within her new form, shattered memories of her former self drive Rasha’nan into an unquenchable rage.
Broodtwister Ovi’naxDeep within the bowels of the queen’s palace, Broodtwister Ovi’nax conducts abominable experiments with the black blood found in Azj’Kahet. This corpulent horror lumbers through the palace’s cavernous depths, regurgitating inky sludge onto hatchlings to observe its gruesome effects.
Nexus-Princess Ky’vezaNexus-Princess Ky’veza arrived at Nerub-ar Palace only recently, quickly establishing herself as a confidant of Queen Ansurek. However, rumors abound within the inner court that she may harbor a dark and deadly secret. If discovered, the princess is prepared to dispatch all witnesses without mercy…
The Silken CourtScarab Lord Anub’arash and Skeinspinner Takazj are Queen Ansurek’s most trusted advisors. Yet, these two powerful nerubians harbor a hatred for each other that is even more powerful than their loyalty to the throne. While unleashing their considerable strength onto their enemies, each also fights to ensure their counterpart doesn’t survive.
Queen AnsurekAfter a revelation of traitors in her court, Queen Ansurek decides she must eradicate the palace’s invaders herself. However, paranoia over whom she can trust gnaws at her psyche. With her allies dwindling, Queen Ansurek may delve into dark powers to attain victory, even if that means her most loyal soldiers become her next meal.
Prepare for the dark and twisted battle ahead!
About the Author
Luxrah
I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since vanilla, usually as a healer or caster and often as a guild leader. I play both retail and classic. I also love RPGs, sandboxes, and sims.
