halion

Halion, also known as Halion, the Twilight Emperor, is a fictional dragon character in Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft universe. He is depicted as a powerful elder dragon who has fallen under the influence of Twilight magic and functions as a central figure within Twilight lore in Azeroth.

In World of Warcraft, Halion is encountered as the final boss of the Ruby Sanctum raid. The encounter is designed as a multi-phase fight in which Halion shifts between a corporeal form and a Twilight-infused shadow form, requiring players to adapt tactics as the mechanics change. Defeating him is considered a significant raid challenge and an end-point for the Ruby Sanctum content.

Lore and symbolism surrounding Halion tie him to Twilight forces and the broader struggle between light and shadow within the game’s mythos. His title, the Twilight Emperor, signals his status among Twilight factions and his role as a vessel for Twilight power within the sanctum’s domains. The character is used to illustrate themes of corruption, power, and the fragility of dragonkind under external influences.

Impact and reception: Halion is regarded as one of Warcraft’s notable raid bosses, recognized for its dramatic phase transition, distinctive visuals, and its contribution to the ongoing dragon-related storylines in the franchise.

See also: World of Warcraft, Ruby Sanctum, Twilight’s Hammer, Dragon lore.