Royal Phalanx Gaming / Music proudly presents
Ursoc’s Sacrifice — Ardenweald Anima Remix Tribute ft. the Winter Queen
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The Story Behind the Track
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This remix is inspired by Afterlives: Ardenweald, the World of Warcraft animated short that captures both the sorrow and beauty of a forest afterlife where nature spirits are reborn.
The cinematic reveals how the anima drought in the Shadowlands forces Ardenweald’s guardians to make impossible choices. Among them is the Wild God Ursoc, who sacrifices his chance at rebirth to save the realm. His story embodies the theme of giving everything for the greater good.
I wanted to soften the harshness of that tale and reframe it through music.
My idea was simple: draw from the legendary songs of Umm Kulthum. Even if you don’t understand the language, her music is a masterpiece. A single 16 or 32–beat fragment can become the foundation of an entirely modern track. The tempo, the complexity, the emotional weight — it’s beyond this world. And for those who don’t know, her catalog is public domain; she gave her blessing for her music to be freely used.
Symbolically, I connected this to Ardenweald. The East is where human civilization was born, and in this remix it represents the Shadowlands’ forest — a place where spirits heal and return to the cycle. To capture that, I layered pipe sounds and chants from Anduin Theme. It was a challenge; even my sound engineer looked at me and said, “WTF?” But I knew it would work.
This track is about love, rebirth, and history. I did my best to deliver that vision through both the audio and the video edit. Still, the music stands on its own — you can listen without the visuals and take the same healing journey. That’s the heart of what I wanted to share.
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LORE: Ardenweald & the Winter Queen
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The Winter Queen is the ruler and soul of Ardenweald. She leads the Night Fae, guardians of nature’s spirits, and oversees the sacred cycle of rebirth—restoring Wild Gods, Ancients, loa, and more to the mortal plane.
When anima fades, so does the forest.
And when Ursoc falls, the Queen mourns not just a soul… but a son of the wild.
The Winter Queen and the land are one
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VIDEO Sample : Shadowlands Afterlives: Ardenweald - Blizzard Entertainment
VIDEO Sample : Royal Phalanx Gaming / Music / edit with adobe video (ai)
VOICE Sample : Winter Queen Voiceovers - Blizzard Entertainment
MUSIC Sample : The Winter Queen (Ardenweald Blue Anima Seed Remix) - Royal Phalanx Gaming / Music
• Winter Queen, Blue Anima Seed Remix ft. th...
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Video-Edit, E-Music, Remixing, Production and Mastering : Royal Phalanx Gaming / Music, 2319, M.EOJ and Z.RKA
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Royal Phalanx Gaming / Music Production
idea, influenced and inspired by Shadowlands Afterlives: Ardenweald-Blizzard Entertainment
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Video Edit, Remix and Music Copyrights © Are Exclusively Held By Royal Phalanx Gaming / Music, 2319, Z.RKA and Blizzard Entertainment
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