War of the Ancientsĭespite Azshara’s, Archimonde’s and Mannoroth’s attempts, the portal to Twisting Nether was ultimately closed before Sargeras set foot on Azeroth. Her rivalry with Tyrande would become an endless torment for her until the day of her death, probably on a scale as big as Illidan’s obsession with the Priestess. During the process he killed all witnesses and fled the prison cell so her attempt on the Priestess’ life would never be discovered. Some days later, she decided to make an assassination attempt on Tyrande but failed. Despite the fact that Tyrande refused, she felt that her position as the Queen’s favorite handmaiden was questioned.

Vashj was extremely irritated by Azshara’s offer to the “traitor” Elf. Tyrande refused stating that she was sworn to the Moon God Elune. The Queen realized the power Tyrande possessed and offered her to make her handmaiden if he pledged her allegiance to Sargeras. She was held imprisoned in Azshara’s palace when the later decided to visit her one day. During the War, High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, one of the most important figures of the resistance, was captured by the Burning Legion. She instantly sided with the Burning Legion, leaving no option to Vashj but to follow her. When the Dark Titan Sargeras contacted Azshara, she was seduced by his unlimited power and huge army. Lady Vashj before her transformation The Rivalry with Tyrande This quickly got the attention of Azshara, who took the young Elf to the capital Zin-Azshari as her prime handmaiden. Vashj was really beautiful and sharp, trying to copy her Queen’s hairstyle, movement and clothing all the time. Lady Vashj was the daughter of Matron Lestharia Vashj, ruler of Vashj’ir under Queen Azshara’s command. A small note here, during the War of the Ancients, Vashj’ir sunk beneath the sea and was discovered several years later during the Cataclysm expansion.

Lady Vashj, one of the most popular Naga in the Warcraft universe, was a Highborne Elf residing in the ancient city of Vashj’ir.

Lady Vashj to Maiev Shadowsong The Young Handmaiden “We were Azshara’s chosen, the Highborne– banished beneath the cruel seas when the Well of Eternity imploded around us!”

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