The next World of Warcraft novel, Warcraft: Sylvanas, will focus on the titular character's history as well as her current undertakings. Written by Christie Golden, the book will also be accompanied by an audiobook voiced by none other than Patty Mattson, World of Warcraft's in-game voice for Sylvanas. The book is available for pre-order and slated to release on November 9.
With Sylvanas at the forefront of the Chains of Domination story, the book is a timely release. A brief synopsis provided on the Penguin Random House pre-order page suggests that the novel will cover Sylvanas' actions up to and including the most recent Shadowlands update, where she features as a raid boss.
Warcraft: Sylvanas could reveal more about one of the more controversial figures in Warcraft lore. Sylvanas is a character who oscillates between hero and villain, existing in a moral grey area. In the reveal trailer for Chains of Domination, fans saw Sylvanas looking decidedly torn as King Anduin Wrynn was corrupted by The Jailer. Perhaps Warcraft: Sylvanas will shed more light on the character's current motives through a deeper exploration of her history.
Ultimately, Warcraft: Sylvanas looks to be a book about choices. From the earliest days of Sylvanas when she was killed by Arthas, to her rise among the Forsaken, to the path that inevitably led her to join forces with The Jailer. As both Warcraft: Sylvanas and the new Chains of Domination update are both slated for releases later this year, it's possible that the novel could shed light on lore beyond what fans will see in-game.
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is available now on PC.