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The Skull of Gul'dan



Item Level 88

Binds when picked up

Unique-Equipped Trinket +17 Intellect

+ 9 Critical Strike Use: Tap into the power of the skull, increasing haste by 73 for 20 sec. (2 Min Cooldown)

Requires Level 70 Sell Price: 9 11 60 Dropped by: Illidan Stormrage Drop Chance: 18.52%

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The Skull of Gul'dan was a powerful demonic artifact created from the skull of the orc sorcerer Gul'dan. Used for a plethora of demonic activity, from opening portals to corrupting the forests of Ashenvale, its powers were finally consumed by Illidan Stormrage. Although weakened, the skull still holds power and is in Illidan's possession.



History

After the insidious warlock Gul'dan died, his skull was turned into a channeling totem for demonic energy. It was briefly held by a low-ranking Bonechewer officer. The skull was acquired by Ner'zhul for use in opening portals to other worlds, which also required the Book of Medivh, the Eye of Dalaran, and the Jeweled Scepter of Sargeras.



Alleria Windrunner and Danath Trollbane managed to steal the skull and the Book of Medivh from Ner'zhul well into the Alliance Expedition's campaign. When Khadgar used the Skull and the Book to close the Dark Portal forever, he cast away the skull.



Years later it would appear again on Azeroth, this time used by the Burning Legion to corrupt the forests of Felwood. The skull's powers were eventually consumed by Illidan Stormrage, who, upon absorbing its power, became half night elf and half demon. In doing so, he struck a major blow to the Legion, killing Tichondrius. Illidan retained memories of the Tomb of Sargeras from Gul'dan, which he used in tandem with his own knowledge of Suramar to find the Eye of Sargeras.



Exactly how the Legion regained the Skull is unknown. However, it is known that Hellfire Peninsula, where the portal was located, is now the major landmass of Outland, and that the Legion ruled Outland for years through Magtheridon. In combination, it is supected that Magtheridon located the skull and returned it to the Eredar. On a different note, the full effects of the Skull of Gul'dan upon Illidan's psyche and magic are unknown.



Current Status

Even though the skull has been stripped of its powers, Illidan has chosen to retain it, possibly for sentimental value. It does, however, maintain some of its previous magical properties, though not that of giving the wielder the ability to metamorphosis into a partial demon. Perhaps it would be wise for it to be taken from Illidan?

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