Shimmering Expanse is the second zone in
the undersea region known as Vashj'ir. It is the stronghold of the Naga Empire
within the area. Besides the wide variety of plant and marine life there are
also many mysterious wonders such as Nespirah. This zone is home to the ancient
Ruins of Vashj'ir. Players will learn about the ruins, and what befell them, as
well as interesting factoids about Queen Azshara and Lady Vashj's mother.
History
The Shimmering Expanse does not have much a
history when it was far below the ocean's surface, least no known recorded
history.
Geography
The Shimmering Expanse is a large piece of
southern Vashj'ir. It consists of mainly the ancient city of Vashj'ir now in
ruins, as well as the demi-god Nespirah.
There are plenty of caves with air pockets
in them that act as quest hubs for players.
The wildlife of the Shimmering Expanse is
incredibly diverse. A plethora of Coral jut from the walls and floor of the
zone with notable species including Brain Coral and Fan Coral. Various species
of kelp are also present though not in the numbers or magnificence that they posses
in the neighboring Kelp'thar Forest. Starfish dot the floor ranging in color
from pale yellow to bright pink. Crabs are perhaps the dominant organism on the
sea floor, wandering almost everywhere in the zone with the notable exception
of the Shimmering Grotto. Giant isopods and snails can also be found on various
cliffs and coral ledges though they are in their greatest numbers in the area
around the demigod Nespirah.
Tube worms are also present and are most
notable in the Glimmerdeep Gorge. Solitary fish and schools of fish are
omnipresent, sometimes so thick that they can block the view. Sharks are also
commonly seen swimming around in the more open areas starting a few yards above
the sea floor, though some swim mere feet above the floor. Hammerhead sharks
are only found in the Glimmerdeep Gorge. Eels are also present and mostly
reside on various coral and sand cliffs.
Notable
characters
In the Shimmering Expanse, players will
encounter visions of the past, revealing necessary information about the great
battle that took place at the Ruins of Vashj'ir. This includes information
about Queen of the Naga, Azshara, as well as Lady Vashj. Players also take
control of a mysterious naga known as the Naz'jar Battlemaiden, in the service
of Lady Naz'jar and Lady Sira'kess.
Players also encounter the Earthen Ring
shaman, Erunak Stonespeaker, as well as the Earthen Ring shaman Earthmender
Duarn whom they help to free Nespirah from the naga.
Wild
creatures
Crabs
Deep sea murlocs
Eels
Giant Isopods
Gilgoblins
Groupers
Kvaldir
Naga
Puffer fish
Rays
Seahorses
Sea Cucumbers
Sea serpents
Sea turtles
Sharks
Snakes
Snails
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