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Taylor

AllianceTaylor
Image of Taylor
Title Warlords of Draenor Commander,
Mists of PandariaAdmiral,
Cataclysm Captain
Gender Male
Race Human (Humanoid / Undead)
Class Warrior
Reaction Alliance Horde
Affiliation(s) Stormwind, Stormwind Elite Aquatic and Land Forces, Operation: Shieldwall, Alliance navy, Alliance
Occupation Alliance Admiral;
Captain of the The Vanguard;
Commander of the Alliance forces in Spires of Arak; Officer of the Briny Cutter,[1] Hero of Paw'don,[2]
Follower
Location Various
Status Active (Undead)

“A soldier's duty... is never done.”

— Soulscythe

Taylor was one of the premier commanders of the Alliance military, having served over 15 years.[3] Taylor played a great part during the Cataclysm and Pandaria campaigns. He was first seen as Captain Taylor when the Alliance began their push toward Vashj'ir. After being captured and freed from the naga, he joined an adventurer in several missions against them, mirroring Nazgrim for the Horde.

After the events of Vashj'ir, Taylor was promoted to the rank of admiral and found himself shipwrecked on the continent of Pandaria along with young Prince Anduin Wrynn. Taylor and his crew and an adventurer searched for the lost prince throughout the Jade Forest and recruited the Pearlfin Jinyu to the Alliance.

Following the Invasion of Pandaria, Admiral Taylor was sent as a commander of the Alliance forces during the war in Draenor. There, Taylor established a garrison in the Spires of Arak. He agreed to protect Wrathion from the local ogres provided he stayed under house arrest and full-time guard because of his actions during the trial of Garrosh Hellscream. His garrison was infiltrated by necromancer traitors who killed most of his troops and assassinated him. Taylor's undead spirit still fought alongside the Alliance commander as a follower during the Spires of Arak storyline.

History

Cataclysm

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Following the Cataclysm, the land began to rise up in the area off the coast of Stormwind, known as Vashj'ir. King Varian Wrynn ordered the Alliance navy to immediately claim the land. Taylor was the captain of a contingent of Stormwind Elite Aquatic and Land Forces[4] sent to reinforce the hotspot battleground. Along with his crew and an adventurer Taylor sailed out from Stormwind aboard The Briny Cutter, a position that awarded him a cutlass. Unfortunately, they were soon attacked by Ozumat and the ship sunk.[5] Taylor, his crew, and the adventurers were rescued by the efforts of the Earthen Ring shaman Erunak Stonespeaker.[6] While Stonespeaker requested for reinforcements from the the Earthen Ring, Taylor and his rescued men were charged with defending the survivors until help arrived. However, his men were in no condition to fight[7] and the Alliance adventurer was tasked with holding off the hostile naga[8] and also acquiring food[9] and armament supplies so that Taylor's unit was combat ready.[10][4] Taylor's unit fought off a Zin'jatar naga assault[11] but their unit was overwhelmed and subsequently captured.[12] Taylor was enslaved and forced to pearl mine in Nespirah, the giant clam-like ancient under the thrall of the naga. However, Taylor joined forces with other Alliance slaves, and have fought their way to freedom. When the Alliance adventurer rendezvous with them, they resume their war against the naga.[13] Taylor tasked the adventurer to aid in freeing Nespirah from the naga's influence[14] and succeeds in getting the ancient to revolt against their naga enemies.[15]

Taylor participated in Admiral Dvorek's assault on the Ruins of Vashj'ir.[16] Although the Alliance managed to significantly thin the naga's ranks,[17] Dvorek's army suffered heavy casualties;[18] including Admiral Dvorek himself.[19] Taylor and the survivors retreated to Tranquil Wash, where Taylor had the survivors hunker down until Jorlan Trueblade, Engineer Hexascrub, and the adventurer get help to rescue them.[20] Eventually they succeed in making contact and Taylor dispatched the survivors to the surface and onto the safety of Alliance ships.[21]

Captain Taylor went on to prepare for his next operation at Voldrin's Hold. There, he went on to hunt Ozumat on the Pincer X2. Although the gnomish submarine engaged Ozumat, Ozumat escaped. The Alliance reconnaissance team in the meanwhile, established a base in Darkbreak Cove.[22] After the adventurer reported the intelligence the reconnaissance team gathered about the hostile wildlife to Taylor at Promontory Point,[23] Taylor went on to aid his Earthen Ring allies in purging some of the corrupted Fireplume Trench wildlife[24] and freeing creatures such as Wil'hai from Tentacle Horrors.[25][26] Taylor went on to help the Earthen Ring in liberating a dying L'ghorek from the Twilight's Hammer's influence. Taylor tasked the adventurer to slay the Nether Fiends protecting the Twilight Hammer ogre magi within the Undershell.[27] In L'ghorek's final moments, it revealed the Old Gods' intention to wage war on Neptulon.[28]

The naga inevitably revealed themselves to be allied with N'Zoth's faceless ones, showing they were a part of the Old Gods' forces and have begun their invasion of Neptulon's domain. Eventually receiving backup in the form of the crew of the submarine Pincer X2, Taylor and the adventurer took part in the defense of the Abyssal Maw from the naga and faceless ones.[29] As Erunak was captured by Ozumat, Taylor and the adventurer followed it down into the Throne of the Tides, where the duo freed Erunak,[30] slew Lady Naz'jar,[31] and defeated the naga and faceless one interlopers.

Taylor later returned to Stormwind where he was promoted for his brave actions and was awarded with a ceremonial sword.

Mists of Pandaria

Mists of Pandaria This section concerns content related to Mists of Pandaria.
Admiral Taylor
Admiral Taylor Westwind Rest

Taylor has been promoted to Admiral, and was given command of Stormwind's royal flagship, The Vanguard, which would later run aground at the Jade Forest in Pandaria. Taylor was found by the Alliance adventurer as an unconscious prisoner of the Forest Hozen.[32] With the help of fellow prisoner Bold Karasshi, the adventurer aided in rescuing their imprisoned comrades and found sanctuary in Pearlfin Village.[33] When Admiral Taylor recovered, he met with Sky Admiral Rogers who informed him that the Skyfire was unable to provide support and advised him to make do with the SI:7 agents and the friendly locals to secure the Alliance's foothold. As the SI:7 agents continued the search for Prince Anduin,[34] they discovered that the Horde forces had allied themselves with the Forest Hozen.[35] To counter this new development, Admiral Taylor allied himself with the Pearlfin Jinyu. Taylor trained the Pearlfin in their superior military knowledge and equipped them with Alliance weaponry.[36] After training a contingent of jinyu troops, Admiral Taylor tasked the adventurer to lead them in skirmishes against the hostile Forest Hozen.[37] The war with the Horde eventually culminated in a battle at Serpent's Heart, where Taylor led the Alliance forces. The violence and hatred from the battle however, broke the seal that the statue protected and released the sha.[38] The sha killed many combatants on both sides[39] and the adventurer rescued Taylor and other Alliance soldiers from the sha's fallout.[40]

Commander Hsieh informed the adventurer of Taylor's awakening in Binan Village and they entered the room shared by Taylor and General Nazgrim (who was also heavily wounded in the battle) at Binan Village, witnessing the two nearly come to blows.[41] Commander Hsieh decided to loan the Admiral her hunting bow. With the adventurer's help, Taylor later made an appearance in Kun-Lai Summit where he and the adventurer worked to recruit the pandaren of Westwind Rest by aiding them against the hostile yaungol.[42]

Landfall

He later makes an appearance in Lion's Landing, where he served as a major Alliance quest giver and aids in its defense during the Lion's Landing (scenario). He tasked Alliance adventurers to bring Agent Connelly out of retirement[43] and aid him in his endeavors to spy on the Horde.[44] Furthermore, Taylor directed Alliance adventurers to aid prominent Alliance heroes such as Prince Anduin Wrynn[45][46][47] Sarannha Skyglaive,[48] Lady Jaina Proudmoore,[49] and the Explorer's League[50] in their endeavors to support the Alliance war effort and prevent the Horde from utilizing the  [Divine Bell]. After Anduin was attacked by Garrosh for destroying the Bell, Taylor was seen in the Lion's Landing keep with the hurt Anduin.

Siege of Orgrimmar

Alliance Kor'kron Barrack

Taylor is present on the Timeless Isle overseeing the Celestial Court with Lyalia, in Celestial Tournament along with his comrades. He also participated in the Siege of Orgrimmar helping the Alliance kill Kor'kron soldiers in the Underhold.

For his time in Pandaria, Taylor was awarded a glaive as a gift from the Temple of the White Tiger, Brewmaster Boof gave him a Keg Tapper wishing to drink with him again, and the pandaren from Paw'don Village gave him a boot knife for saving them from the Horde.

Warlords of Draenor

Warlords of Draenor This section concerns content related to Warlords of Draenor.
Spirit of Taylor

Taylor arrived in Draenor and established his garrison in Spires of Arak. However, his subordinate Ephial betrayed him and turned the entire population into undead, including the admiral. Taylor's spirit was imprisoned and tortured, then turned by Ephial into the bone wraith Soulscythe.

Following an extensive investigation, Soulscythe and Ephial were defeated by the commander of Lunarfall and Horde adventurers. Taylor's spirit was then released from the necromancer's control, and afterward joined the Alliance adventurer as a garrison follower.  [Admiral Taylor's Garrison Log] details these events.

His staff can also be obtained, which bears the faded note "no hard feelings." The exact meaning of this remark has been debated, with speculation including it potentially referring to the battle of the Jade Forest and the destruction of the Jade Serpent monument or an overture of forgiveness to Horde adventurers who he had done battle with on numerous occasions.[51]

Taylor can also be seen watching fights between garrison commanders in the Coliseum of Highmaul.

Shadowlands

Shadowlands This section concerns content related to Shadowlands.
Oribos Admiral Taylor

Admiral Taylor has made it to Oribos, lamenting his fate. He appears after completing N [60] The Captive King and has kind words for Alliance adventurers.

Locations

This section contains information that is out-of-date.
Notable appearances
Location Level range Health range
Timeless Isle 90 3,939,410
Siege of Orgrimmar (instance) 91 4,075,320
Spires of Arak 95 744,380
Lunarfall 96 - 100 1,323,000
Notable appearances
Location Level range Health range
Kelp'thar Forest 80 30,951
Shimmering Expanse 82 446,790
Voldrin's Hold 82 446,790
Abyssal Depths 80 309,510
A [30-35] Defending the Rift 80 - 81 30,951 - 37,187
Throne of the Tides 81 37,187
Jade Forest 85 158,079
Kun-Lai Summit 88 2,713,760
Krasarang Wilds 90 3,939,410
Lion's Landing 90 1,969,705

Quests

Vashj'ir

He is involved in the following quests in Kelp'thar Forest:

The following quests in the Shimmering Expanse:

The following quests in the Abyssal Depths:

And the following quests in Throne of the Tides:

Removed from game The subject of this section did not make it out of the beta stages of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.

Pandaria

He is involved in the following quests in Jade Forest:

And in Kun-Lai Summit:

And in Lion's Landing:

Admiral Taylor Lion's Landing
Removed from game The subject of this section did not make it out of the beta stages of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria.
Removed from game The subject of this section did not make it out of the PTR stages of patch 5.1.

Draenor

He is involved in the following quests in Spires of Arak:

Removed from game The subject of this section did not make it out of the alpha stages.

Monuments

Admiral Taylor memorial

A memorial dedicated for him is erected at Southport:

Admiral Taylor

In honor of Admiral Taylor

Admiral Taylor was a true hero of the Alliance. His numerous accomplishments on the battlefield serving his people will not be forgotten.

He bravely set out to establish a garrison stronghold among these spires to further the Draenor campaign, but was cut down by his own men before his time.

May he rest in peace.

Gear

Quotes

Cataclysm

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.
Main article: Call of Duty (Alliance)#Notes
Main article: Defending the Rift (Alliance)#Notes

The Briny Cutter

This was a good man, <race>. We'd served together through many battles...

These beasts have a debt to pay!

Abyssal Halls

  • I'd love nothing more than to take down Naz'jar and her minions, but someone's got to cover your back...
  • Despite our losses here, the king will be pleased to know that the naga general was defeated.

Mists of Pandaria

Mists of Pandaria This section concerns content related to Mists of Pandaria.

On-click

Greeting
  • Good to see you, friend.
  • Adversity, our constant companion.
  • The Alliance shall prevail.
  • This land tests us, friend.
Greeting wounded
  • "Groans"
  • Hmm?
Pissed
  • King Wrynn for the win!
Farewell
  • We mustn't fail.
  • Remember: The king is counting on us.
  • Soldiers duty is never done.
  • The Alliance must prevail.
Farewell wounded
  • "Groans"

Gossip

Siege of Orgrimmar

Ha! We've weathered storms worse than this, <name>. Now hurry, you don't want to keep Garrosh waiting!

Dialogue

Main article: Road Rations#Notes
Main article: Admiral Taylor has Awakened#Notes
Main article: Challenge Accepted (Alliance)#Notes
Westwind Rest
  • You know what would be the cherry on top today? Nazgrim dead.
  • Pull up a chair, <name>. I could use the company.
  • <Name>, what's this I hear about trouble at the Gate of Winter's Blossom? Are we looking at a second yaungol invasion even bigger than the first?
  • If you ask me, you should round up a bunch of your friends and burn Easterly Rest to the ground, <name>.
  • <Name>! What else have you been up to out there? Let me give you a word of advice; don't accept a promotion that'll take you out of the action.
  • Have you been to Shado-Pan Retreat or Firebough Nook yet, <name>? I heard about trouble brewing there with the sha.
  • <Name>! How are you? I hear things from here and there about your heroics.
  • So, <name>, you have a near perfect track record. Tell me, how do you feel about the Navy?

Lunarfall

Warlords of Draenor This section concerns content related to Warlords of Draenor.
  • Our enemies stand no chance against the both of us.
  • The Light guides us to victory.

Oribos

Shadowlands This section concerns content related to Shadowlands.
Gossip
To think I was less than a year away from earning my helmet...
<Admiral Taylor sighs, despite no longer needing to breathe.>
Dialogue
Commander! It was an honor to serve with you. In life... and beyond.

Notes and trivia

Videos

Patch changes

References

 
  1. ^  [Admiral Taylor's Cutlass]
  2. ^  [Admiral Taylor's Boot Knife]
  3. ^  [Admiral Taylor's Loyalty Ring]
  4. ^ a b A [30-35] Stormwind Elite Aquatic and Land Forces
  5. ^ A [30-35] Call of Duty
  6. ^ A [30-35] Pay It Forward
  7. ^ A [30-35] Rest For the Weary
  8. ^ A [30-35] Buy Us Some Time
  9. ^ A [30-35] Traveling on Our Stomachs
  10. ^ A [30-35] To Arms!
  11. ^ A [30-35] On Our Own Terms
  12. ^ A [30-35] All or Nothing
  13. ^ A [30-35] We Are Not Alone
  14. ^ A [30-35] Body Blows
  15. ^ A [30-35] Waking the Beast
  16. ^ A [30-35] Not Entirely Unprepared
  17. ^ A [30-35] Swift Action
  18. ^ A [30-35] Fallen But Not Forgotten
  19. ^ A [30-35] Losing Ground
  20. ^ A [30-35] Desperate Plan
  21. ^ A [30-35] Welcome News
  22. ^ A [30-35] Full Circle
  23. ^ A [30-35] Promontory Point
  24. ^ A [30-35] Clearing the Defiled
  25. ^ A [30-35] The Wavespeaker
  26. ^ N [30-35] Free Wil'hai
  27. ^ A [30-35] Fiends from the Netherworld
  28. ^ N [30-35] Communing with the Ancient
  29. ^ A [30-35] Defending the Rift
  30. ^ A [30-35D] Rescue the Earthspeaker!
  31. ^ A [30-35D] Sins of the Sea Witch
  32. ^ A [10-35] The Missing Admiral
  33. ^ A [10-35] Jailbreak
  34. ^ A [10-35] Road Rations
  35. ^ A [10-35] SI:7 Report: Take No Prisoners
  36. ^ A [10-35] A Perfect Match
  37. ^ A [10-35] Let Them Burn
  38. ^ B [10-35] Last Piece of the Puzzle
  39. ^ N [10-35] The Seal is Broken
  40. ^ A [10-35] Emergency Response
  41. ^ A [20-35] Admiral Taylor has Awakened
  42. ^ A [20-35] Westwind Rest
  43. ^ A [15-35] The Best Around
  44. ^ A [15-35] He's In Deep
  45. ^ A [15-35] Anduin's Plea
  46. ^ A [15-35] The Kirin Tor
  47. ^ A [15-35] The Harmonic Mallet
  48. ^ A [15-35] The Ruins of Korune
  49. ^ A [15-35] Darnassus Attacked?
  50. ^ A [15-35] To Mogujia
  51. ^ 2014-10-27, Admiral Taylor's Staff of Wisdom - Item - World of Warcraft. Wowhead], retrieved on 2023-11-08
  52. ^ Video Games: World of Warcraft
  53. ^ 2014-04-11, Azeroth’s Away Team: Familiar Alliance Faces in Draenor. Blizzplanet, retrieved on 2014-07-10

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