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Moam is a secondary antagonist and boss encounter in World of Warcraft, appearing in the Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, a 20-player raid instance introduced during the War of the Shifting Sands event in Patch 1.9. Moam serves as a magical guardian created by the Qiraji to defend their sacred temple from intruders. Designed as an Obsidian Destroyer, he functions as both a weapon of war and a countermeasure against spellcasters, using devastating arcane siphoning abilities to disrupt magic users and weaken enemy forces.
During the War of the Shifting Sands, three powerful dragons—Arygos, Merithra of the Dream, and Caelestrasz—gave themselves over to aid in the construction of the mighty Scarab Wall.
Though the barrier successfully contained the Qiraji within their domain, the empire remained far from dormant. As they plotted their return to the surface world, the enigmatic master of Ahn’Qiraj ordered Emperor Vek’lor to design an obsidian statue that would surpass all previous Destroyers. Vek’lor enlisted the help of his twin, Vek’nilash—who shaped a formidable body of volcanic stone—while Vek’lor imbued it with potent arcane energy.
The completed creation was named Moam, and under the gaze of the dark overlord, it was brought to life. What emerged astonished the emperors: not only was Moam more durable and adaptive than earlier models, but it exhibited a level of versatility in both magical and physical combat that far exceeded expectations. The construct’s power continued to evolve on its own, beyond the limits of its creators’ design.
What truly shocked the Twin Emperors, however, was Moam’s unexpected ability to summon flaming entities composed entirely of mana.
It was only after witnessing this display that Vek’lor uncovered the secret behind Moam’s seemingly infinite energy source: the very dragons who had once helped forge the Scarab Wall—Arygos, Merithra, and Caelestrasz—had not perished. Instead, they had been captured and imprisoned within the temple of Ahn’Qiraj, kept alive and used as a living fuel source for the dark master’s experiments.
The emperors were horrified to learn that their unseen ruler had managed to bind the dragons and siphon their innate magical essence—corrupting it to empower Moam and countless other abominations within Ahn’Qiraj. It was a grim revelation that spoke to the boundless might and cruelty of the Ancient One.
In Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj raid dungeon[]
For centuries, Moam lay dormant with the rest of the Qiraji forces behind the Scarab Wall, sealed off from the world by the combined efforts of the night elves and the bronze dragonflight. But when the gates of Ahn’Qiraj were reopened during the events of Patch 1.9, Moam was reactivated as one of the first major threats adventurers faced upon entering the ruins.
In battle, Moam displays a near-perfect defense against magic — not by resisting it, but by consuming it. Spellcasters who attempt to strike him find their mana rapidly depleted, their power feeding into Moam himself. If allowed to gather sufficient energy, he transitions into a dormant stone form, calling forth Mana Fiends, constructs of raw arcane essence that continue the battle in his stead.
Moam represents the Qiraji's dark genius: a blend of elemental power, magical predation, and soulless design. Though defeated by adventurers during the assault on Ahn’Qiraj, Moam’s form — like many constructs — is potentially reactivable, and his kind has been seen again in different forms throughout Azeroth, echoing the enduring threat of his creators.
Powers and Abilities[]
Mana Drain: Moam absorbs mana from nearby spellcasters, rapidly refilling his own energy and weakening enemy magic users.
Arcane Explosion: Deals area-of-effect damage to players surrounding him.
Stone Form: When Moam becomes fully energized, he enters a dormant stone state and summons Mana Fiends, arcane creatures that continue to siphon mana and deal damage until Moam reactivates.
Summon Mana Fiends: Arcane entities that assist in draining magic and overwhelming unprepared groups.
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