Anduin Wrynn

Anduin Llane Wrynn is a fictional character who appears in the Warcraft series of video games by Blizzard Entertainment.[1] First appearing in World of Warcraft, he is the King of Stormwind and the High King of the Alliance, a position he assumed after the death of his father, King Varian Wrynn. Wrynn is the leader of the Stormwind humans. He is voiced by Josh Keaton.

Anduin Wrynn
Warcraft character
First gameWorld of Warcraft
Created byBlizzard Entertainment
Voiced byJosh Keaton

Development

Wrynn's namesake comes from Anduin Lothar, a former King of Stormwind, and his grandfather, King Llane Wrynn.[2][3] As a guest panelist at Blizzcon 2013, Josh Keaton said of the character "[He's] that kid I couldn't target in Stormwind" and "now he's his voice." Sarah Pine of Engadget stated "He describes Anduin as a moral compass in many ways, and how he realizes that, as royalty, Anduin has a lot of education, and a big-picture perspective, that is unique to the game particularly for such a young character. Given his heritage, there's a certain regal bearing to Anduin that needs to come through in the voice." [4]

Appearances

Wrynn first appeared as a ten-year-old boy in World of Warcraft as the Crown Prince of Stormwind. When his father King Varian Wrynn was abducted, he was named King of Stormwind under the regency of Bolvar Fordragon.[5] In the Legion expansion for World of Warcraft, Wrynn permanently assumed the throne after Varian was killed by Gul'Dan on the Broken Shore.[6]

Hearthstone

Wrynn appears as the default player hero for the Priest class in Hearthstone.[7]

Heroes of the Storm

Wrynn is a playable character in Heroes of the Storm as a ranged healer.[8][9]

Reception

Anduin was initially negatively received by players. Many found his peace-motivated character traits contrary to the game's theme of conflict, and he was often derided as one of Warcraft's least popular characters. However, during and after his character arc in Legion, in which he ascends to the throne of Stormwind and claims the role of High King of the Alliance following the death of Varian, fans warmed to his new characterization. This more mature and masculine personality was referred to by many as "Manduin."

References
  1. "Anduin Wrynn - WoW". World of Warcraft.
  2. "Know Your Lore, Tinfoil Hat Edition: The curious neutrality of Anduin Wrynn". Engadget.
  3. "World of Warcraft #13 - Flashback (Issue)". Comic Vine.
  4. "Blizzcon 2013: Iconic Characters of Warcraft". Engadget.
  5. "Know Your Lore: Bolvar Fordragon". Engadget.
  6. "Varian Wrynn Death Cutscene (WoW Legion)" – via www.youtube.com.
  7. Starr, Michelle. "Hands on with Hearthstone". CNET.
  8. Newman, Heather. "'Heroes Of The Storm' New-Hero Pace Stable So Far Despite Cutbacks". Forbes.
  9. "Anduin Wrynn is Coming to Heroes of the Storm". April 23, 2019.
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