Queen Azshara - Ruler of Zin-Azshari

The Rise of Azshara and the Kaldorei Empire

Queen Azshara was born a night elf and quickly rose to prominence, eventually becoming the ruler of the ancient Kaldorei Empire over 10,000 years before the events of World of Warcraft. Her beauty and power were unmatched, and she was adored by her people, who named the capital city, Zin-Azshari, in her honor. Azshara was also an incredibly powerful sorceress, her prowess with arcane magic rivaling that of any in Azeroth’s history.

The War of the Ancients and Betrayal

As the War of the Ancients escalated, Azshara was deceived by Sargeras’ promises of power and immortality. She agreed to help him enter Azeroth through a massive portal within the Well of Eternity, the source of her people's magic. However, her plans were thwarted by a group of night elf rebels, dragons, and demigods who rallied against her, leading to the catastrophic implosion of the Well of Eternity. This event reshaped the world’s geography and led to Azshara's presumed demise.

Transformation and Reign Under the Sea

Instead of dying, Azshara and her closest followers were transformed by the Old God N’Zoth into naga, serpentine creatures bound to the depths of the sea. From the sunken ruins of their civilization, Azshara built Nazjatar, the underwater naga capital, and ruled her people with an iron fist. Over the millennia, she plotted her return to power above the waves, manipulating events from the shadows.

The Fourth War and the Battle for Azeroth

Azshara re-emerged during the events of the Battle for Azeroth expansion. She orchestrated the release of N'Zoth from his prison, seeking to use his power to finally conquer the surface world. Adventurers confronted her in the Eternal Palace, where she revealed her ultimate plan to betray N’Zoth and claim his power for herself. However, her plan backfired, and she was defeated by the champions of Azeroth, though not before managing to free N'Zoth from his bonds.

Legacy and Influence

Queen Azshara’s legacy is a complex tapestry of ambition, betrayal, and tragedy. Her influence on the history of Azeroth is immense, from her role in the original Sundering to her manipulation of naga society and the events of recent expansions. She remains one of the most powerful and charismatic villains in World of Warcraft, her story a testament to the dangers of unchecked power and ambition.

Azshara's tale continues to influence ongoing narratives in World of Warcraft, her actions having set motions that affect the current struggles and conflicts within the game. As such, she remains a figure of interest and importance, her full story yet to be concluded.