We know that most, if not all the Void Elves, were Blood Elves that followed Umbric because they either believed in him or the void as a potential weapon or salvation for their people. There could be rare cases for High Elves or Blood Elves becoming Void Elves through other means like Alleria but that is beside the point.
My question is if going with the Umbric route why would a non-caster class like a Warrior or Hunter, etc want to go with Umbric?
I find it hard to believe that a non-magical class would be so interested in the Void as to choose Umbric over the rest of Silvermoon. I know that would go into a characterâs story as to what their motivations are but it would still need to be based on something that can point you in that direction.
To an extent all Blood Elves are a little magically attuned. Warrior wasnt even an option for them for years. Even then, a âwarriorâ in Blood Elf society is more likely to be a Spell Breaker or recruit into the military/militia who only really learned the âeasyâ physical stuff first at worst. Those who only know how to fight with a sword and shield might find themselves interested in learning a new type of magic away from the rest for a number of reasons. New way to defend home, naive, personal gains, etc.
In addition for the Farstriders, weapons some of the more prominent ones use like the Windrunner sisters were magic based. Thoriâdal and Thasâdorah both are not particularly your run of the mill quality bow. Those interested in infusing their arrows with magic or perhaps just curious what was going on and offered protection could have joined in. Same can be said about the rogue members. Canât be seen if everything is shadow.
âŚI got nothing for monks.
Paladins, if there would be any Blood Knights there, Priests, Mages, and Locks are all pretty straight forward. Thats not to say either that any of the just mentioned gave up their life of X in favor for a more simple one after everything had happened. Not to mention just mages who know how to carry a sword and shield as well. In game class representations are a lot more malleable.
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It might help to consider this a case of the individualâs perception. Not every Warrior is going to be some rage fueled meathead, same as not every Mage is going to be a studious scholar.
A Warrior, Hunter etc. might still see the merit of harnessing the power of the void, especially if theyâve seen examples of what it can do. One might consider how it could enhance their otherwise mundane techniques. Perhaps they are simply curious and want to learn more about it; I doubt itâs the most widely known form of magic out there. Perhaps they wish to learn about the Void to devise a means to counter it.
The purpose of Umbricâs research should also be taken into consideration. He was originally studying the Void in interest of defending Quelâthalas. If his intent was well known it wouldnât be much of a stretch to think that there would be plenty of patriotic Blood Elves who would want to support him in anyway they could, regardless of vocational background; and considering the nature of what theyâre involved in Iâd imagine that support would require either high commitment or very strong conviction.
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I think youâve already answered yourselfâŚ
This is how I view it.
Blood Elves, regardless of in-game class, are in and of themselves magical creatures. That is to say, they all have some affinity to magic even if itâs merely on the casual day to day exposure. A Blood Knight may not have the skill or even talent to wield magic, but his eyes are green (or now gold) just as every other Blood Elf. They all share the same need for survival, especially in Umbricâs time (granted his expedition wasnât all that long ago). What he sought after was either enticing enough or he (and/or his followers) were charismatic enough to draw even the ânon-casterâ sort to follow him.
You can also think of it another way. Those that followed Umbric were either drawn to him or his mission, but what of those that followed his followers? Maybe there were siblings, close friends, or lovers that chose to follow their other out of concern. Perhaps there were a fair few who doubted the wisdom of Umbricâs quest but were too stubborn to leave the ones they loved behind and so chose to follow them into exile. A blood and bond thicker than water situation.
And still, with an expedition like Umbricâs perhaps heâd need not only security but also those to help feed him and his people. Creating the need for those who can wield magics yes but also those skilled in blade and bow. Not all of those that followed Umbric were warriors and fighters either. Some were scholars and scribes or those with other skill sets that didnât involve melting faces.
The way I see it, those were either associates, family, or friends of the researchers. Guards, hunters, assassins working with them, for them, or sympathetic to helping them.
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You would be looked down upon in Blood Elf society if you didnât know at least basic magic. So most every Blood Elf knows at least a bit about it.
My void elf hunterâs story is that yeah, she started dabbling in the creepy cenobite tentacle fiesta party magic and realized she was awful at it. She also got worried when her hair became tentacles. Also, she really just likes animals. She will pet dat cat.