Reading for War Within
| Priority |
Title |
Type |
Reason |
| must read |
Magni: Fault Lines |
Short Story |
Magni awakening to Azeroth’s distress directly sets up the plot of The War Within. |
| must read |
World of Warcraft Chronicle Volume 1 |
Lore Book |
Foundational lore about the Titans, Earthen origins, and Old Gods — critical for understanding the underground story and world-soul plotlines. |
| must read |
Three Sisters |
Short Story |
Alleria’s bond with the Void foreshadows key Void corruption themes central to The War Within. |
| strongly recommended |
Sylvanas |
Novel |
Explores Sylvanas’ relationship with death, cosmic forces, and her future role in Azeroth’s balance after Shadowlands. |
| strongly recommended |
Before the Storm |
Novel |
Deep political and emotional groundwork for Anduin Wrynn and Horde/Alliance tensions — major returning characters in The War Within. |
| bonus |
Apocrypha |
Short Story |
Khadgar’s study of Gul’dan hints at cosmic threats beyond physical wars — important for Khadgar’s War Within arc. |
| bonus |
Edge of Night |
Short Story |
Gives important context for Sylvanas’ original death and brush with darkness, linking her to cosmic themes. |
| bonus |
A Thousand Years of War |
Short Story |
Gives insight into the conflict between the Army of the Light and the Void, deepening understanding of Void threats. |
