When the Well of Eternity exploded, most of the city slid deep into the newly formed Great Sea as the Maelstrom began its creation." From Battle.net's (US, EU) Story so far section: Against all odds Queen Azshara and her Highborne elite managed to survive the ordeal. An offer was made to them from the Old god's, an offer they could not refuse.. Cursed — transformed — they took on new shapes and became the hateful serpentine naga. Azshara herself expanded with hate and rage, becoming a massive monstrosity, reflecting the wickedness and malice that had always hidden within her core. The old gods are said to have whispered to her, that when the time comes, she will serve them well.