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Old Gods
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'''Old Gods''' are ancient beings of immense power whose influence reaches deep into the history of Azeroth.
During Wrath of the Lich King, the Old God most directly encountered is Yogg-Saron, imprisoned beneath Ulduar in The Storm Peaks.
Overview
Old Gods are associated with:
- corruption
- madness
- ancient Azeroth
- Titan prisons
- powerful servants
- hidden influence
Titans and the Old Gods
The Titans fought against the Old Gods and created massive facilities intended to contain or monitor them.
One of the most important examples is:
Yogg-Saron
Yogg-Saron is the most important Old God encountered during Wrath of the Lich King.
It is imprisoned beneath Ulduar.
Its influence affects:
- Titan Keepers
- creatures within Ulduar
- surrounding regions
- minds exposed to its corruption
Ulduar
The raid Ulduar gradually reveals that many of the problems inside the complex originate from Yogg-Saron.
Corruption
Old God corruption may affect:
- minds
- creatures
- ancient guardians
- entire organizations
Titan Keepers
Several Titan Keepers in Ulduar become affected by corruption.
Important Keepers include:
Wrath of the Lich King
The presence of an Old God beneath Northrend demonstrates that the Lich King is not the only ancient threat active during the expansion.
Old Gods on FrozenThrone
Old God lore is part of the deeper Wrath storyline available on FrozenThrone, especially through Ulduar and Storm Peaks content.