MoP is just the gift that keeps on giving, as I found another interesting Saurok NPC to type about! This guy is who Iāll be looking at:
As it turns out, this Saurok is a samurai:
He apparently has several water-based attacks, though I canāt find a place that lists them other than a general description from Wowpedia:
"The battle against Maki Waterblade consists of two phases. During the first he will cast Wild Fixation every so often, fixating on a random player. He attacks this player with Crashing Slash which deals 150% frost damage.
After some time, phase 2 will start. He will move to the middle of the room and uses a whirlwind attack. Additionally, water will flow in the ring from all sides, pushing you towards the middle. You have to run towards the water so it wonāt push you into Makiās attack."
So he utilizes a few water attacks, which is really cool to see Saurok attuned to the water. I really feel like Saurok in general should have some affinity to the water of some sort, as lizardmen and water just seem like a fitting combination to me.
So where is he located? Well, that link above is the scenario he is in, which takes place in the temple of Xuen. Interesting thing to note is that this is the fourth Saurok NPC I am aware of that has been allowed into the temple and also behaves himself compared to other Saurok.
His introduction text when you fight him is this:
Gurgthock: āHeāll slice and dice in ways that arenāt nice! Please bow respectfully for Maki Watervlade, Saurok samurai!ā
The idea of a Saurok samurai is interesting, as it takes a lot of dedication and a code (bushido for RL samurai) to follow to become one. This does show that Saurok are capable of such things and arenāt all just full of primitive rage. Iād be curious to know about how he became one and what clan he came from!
However, when you defeat him, this text is said:
Gurgthock: āAn honorable end to the noble Makiā¦Iām sure his clan would be proud, if he hadnāt been the last of them!ā
ā¦gee, I feel really bad now. This is likely a reference to a samurai trope of some kind, but I really wouldāve liked to know more of his story, as well as what his clan was and what happened to them. At the very least, it does show that more Saurok tribes/clans exist that we possibly donāt know about.
For those interested in doing the scenario, you can solo queue for it from this NPC:
There are three achievements you can get from this specific scenario also:
With that last achievement, youāll have to do the scenario a minimum of three times. It involves killing all three possible final opponent, which are randomized. Itās not long at all, especially at the current max level where you one-shot everything.
Anyway, this NPC is very interesting even if the intention was just a āhereās a cool thing for you to fight and not think too deeply on like a nerd.ā Iām not sure if he signed up willingly to be a combatant, but I have a hard time seeing him forced into a gladiator slave. Interesting thing to note is that the Brinescale Saurok seem to like the gladiator pit in Tiragarde Sound. If Saurok like arenas and such, then the Horde is even more fitting for them since there are different types of arenas the Horde has in Orgrimmar and other territories.
Still, we have another instance of a Saurok being able to be among others in a society, as well as a Saurok that is able to become something that requires a lot of hard work and self-control rules of conduct. If one Saurok can do this, then surely other Saurok are capable of doing it as well, and maybe they would be capable of working towards a bigger goal, such as helping to save the world (of Warcraft!).
More Saurok research to continue in the future! 
