#faebopinions

1. The Factions Are So Much More Alike Than They Seem

Gonna start with my weakest point as usual! You guys are probably tired of me saying this by now, but one of my favorite parts of BfA is how it’s showing us that the citizens of Azeroth are so much more alike than they think. The void elves were kicked out long before Alleria visited Silvermoon-and the subsequent incident. It’s very interesting to me, and shocking to me, that Lor’themar would have such a specific problem with the void, when he still allows shadow priests in his city as well as wielders of fel magic. Especially after the Kael’thas and Kil’jaeden thing with the Sunwell. One of the things I like most about the Sin’dorei is their open-mindedness and ability to see things for what they could be, and in this one case, they couldn’t. One of their defining cultural aspects is their history of being outcasts for wanting to continue to study and practice magic because they saw the good in it. And yet here they are doing exactly what Malfurion did. While a little part of my heart was sad at that because I love that about them, this was actually really refreshing. Both night elves and blood elves have a long way to go to be more understanding, and it reminds me that they’re all more similar than they’d like to admit. (Which is a good thing!)

“We no longer fear exile for the pursuit of knowledge.” --Silvermoon Scholar, Telogrus Rift

2. Blizzard Made Them Just Because They’re Cool

This is one of the biggest arguments against them I’ve seen, but it’s actually one of my favorite parts about them! I don’t want to be confined by things that occurred in Warcraft I, II, and III forever! I want to see what the developers make that they’re passionate about, even if it’s new and strange at first. The void elves bring with them not only one of my new favorite transmog sets in their heritage armor, but also a fantastic mount and a wicked hub. Seriously, go spend some time in Telogrus Rift. The music and the atmosphere are so calming and enjoyable and bathed in gorgeous colors! These guys are undeniably cool, and I thank Blizzard for that. 

3. They Have No Established Lore

Another negative aspect people claim that I see as a positive. This is the first time in the history of the game we’re getting to see the birth of a brand new playable race. Pandaren were similar in that not much was known about them, but they were still there in the lore in part. And that’s exciting to me! It adds to their mystery. Their story is yet to be written. A vast cosmos of possibilities lies before them and they aren’t bound into having to fit in with any past narrative or racial societal structures. They’re truly NEW and can make their own rules.

“A path long denied to us is open at last.” --High Elf Wayfarer, Telogrus Rift

4. They Have Connections With Ethereals

Oh guys, you have no idea how excited I am at the possibilities of this! Ditch the fact that I hope Ethereals become playable one day, I’m just happy that this might mean we get to see more Ethereal npcs and stories! And Locus-Walker, to me, is one of the most intriguing new characters in Legion to me. I can’t wait to see if his story continues. 

“It is all about perspective.” --Locus-Walker

5. “Question Everything”

This, this is where it gets good for me. They’re inquisitive, skeptical, and don’t take “because” for an answer. They want to understand the mysteries of the universe, and since we only just learned of some vast game-changers in Legion, I think we’re in need of some folks who are willing to chase those unsolved and hidden things. 

“Power is to be wielded, not feared.” 

“The universe if full of mystery.”

6. “Walk your own path.”

I give you guys my strongest, and admittedly most personal, point. I LOVE their attitude. I love their willingness after seeing such horror and devastation in their lives, before and after becoming Ren’dorei, that they’re still (as a collective) trying to do what they can for both the good of people and the pursuit of knowledge. That they value being oneself and asking the hard questions. Yes, they’re a little silly at times--and emo, and whatever you’d like to call them. They’re weirdos. Gorgeous, outcast, beautiful, brilliant, inquisitive weirdos. They don’t throw things out or close doors simply because they’re potentially scary. And I really connect with that!