The glorious fount of arcane energy known as the Sunwell empowered the high elves for millennia, until the death knight Arthas laid siege to the elven kingdom and corrupted its sacred energies. Seeing no other alternative, a band of survivors led by Prince Kael'thas destroyed the ancient fount. Over time the surviving elves fell pray to a crippling magical withdrawal.
Now, promising salvation for his people, Kael'thas has returned. Soon the Sunwell will shine once again, but whether the sacred fount will usher in deliverance or destruction remains to be seen.
The large-scale designs inherent in Patch 2.4 compel me, even from retirement, to pen this very special News Post. My massive fanbase, after all, deserves the best.
Drawing upon rich veins of classic Warcraft lore, Fury of the Sunwell brings the initial storyline of The Burning Crusade to conclusion. Kil'jaeden's demonic invasion of Azeroth, long feared by both Aldor and Scryer, is come. Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider is returned to Quel'thalas in order to re-activate the Sunwell and fulfill his proverbial role as prodigal son... unless someone stops him.
Beyond this lavish mélange of high-end raiding content, Fury of the Sunwell adds a large amount of UI and PVP updates that will be beneficial to players of all commitment levels. An example of this may be seen at Sunwell Isle, Fury of the Sunwell's new map area that offers 5-man dungeons, brand-new Daily Quests, and an Ahn'Quiraj'esque effort that requires a server to complete set events prior to all 25-man raiding bosses (within the new Sunwell instance) becoming available.
Last, Fury of the Sunwell signals the beginning of the Global Arena Tournament - featuring a Grand Prize of $120,000. Unlike past competitions sponsored by Blizzard Entertainment, the Global Arena Tournament will seriously test the debate between gear and skill. Hosted upon a private server ($20 entry fee), individuals may choose to play a level 70 character of any combination imaginable. Gear, gems, enchantments, and gold are all available from NPCs - creating a level playing field for all contestants.
As always, my best wishes to all those entering Fury of the Sunwell. Loot something epic in my name.