
Fandral then apologizes to him for condemning him for Broll's actions, and instructs Hamuul to rest earlier than the others. Fandral, however, dismisses his claims, stating that it is only the old tauren's wariness. He then realizes the World Tree is going mad, and attempts to tell the rest of the Circle of this. Shockingly, he is able to hear whispers from the tree, and not like the usual way druids listen to nature speak. In order to not cause trouble for his friends, Hamuul avoids conversation with them anyway.įollowing a break between attempts to heal Teldrassil, Hamuul decides to lay a hand on the tree itself. Nonetheless, it is enough for the other druids to shun the archdruid, save Naralex and a handful of others. Fandral gives Hamuul a disapproving look, believing the tauren had aided Broll in this, but does not say more. However, Fandral is quick to discover the other's actions, and even finds that he had stolen the Idol of Remulos. Understanding that what his friend may be planning could have a greater effect than Fandral's own plans, the archdruid covers for his disappearance. Hamuul's role in the story is minimal until the moment Broll suddenly decides to leave the congregation, pursuing an alternative means to save their teacher. He later suggests to Broll that the visions may have some meaning, as reluctant as his friend is to accept it. Hamuul covers him, pretending to speak with him in such episodes. Broll, however, starts to continually lose focus and lapse into vivid hallucinations. There, Fandral instructs the gathered that they would be aiding in the healing of the World Tree, along with continuing to find a way to wake Malfurion. He meets Broll after he lands, the two go together to the decided meeting spot. When Fandral Staghelm summons the strongest druids to Teldrassil, Hamuul is surprisingly among them. Hamuul is frequently Broll's confidante, especially in matters where the latter is troubled by disturbing visions and dreams. In fact, Broll considers the tauren his closest friend barring Varian and Valeera. In the time since his first meeting with Broll, the two have become close friends. Hamuul is a major supporting character in the Stormrage novel. They had become servants of the taint seeping through the Barrens. Hamuul recently dreamed that there was a group of druids who were noble, but had lost their way. Considered by many of his peers as one of the most honorable and just druids in the world, Hamuul Runetotem is fervently dedicated to the Cenarion Circle and the protection of nature. Hamuul Runetotem lives in Thunder Bluff, where he is an important leader of his community. He sends new druids to Nara Wildmane in the Barrens when he feels they’re ready for further training. He’s hesitant to travel by magic to the area, fearing the magic of the caverns will trap him the way Naralex was trapped. He likely has enough power to help heal the caverns, but he claims he is too old to travel that far. Sometimes some wonder if he’s past his prime, or even afraid of Naralex’s fate. Quite old, he rarely leaves the city, but those that have seen his skills know that he is not to be trifled with. Hamuul Runetotem is an elderly tauren who knows Naralex from years back, Hamuul lives in Thunder Bluff and trains druids. Hamuul has a daughter, Bashana, who is a Cenarion Circle member like her father. Hamuul was a childhood friend of Cairne Bloodhoof, and was one of the Grand Chief's strongest supporters. Hamuul is a fierce supporter of Cairne Bloodhoof and teaches the ways of druidism to his honored brethren. In the few years since that time, Hamuul has become an honored member of the (predominantly night elf) Cenarion Circle, and is recognized as the first tauren druid in nearly twenty generations. His new shan'do taught Hamuul many secrets of the wild and blessed him with the touch of nature. This was the reason that he sought out and befriended the mighty night elf Malfurion Stormrage during the recent invasion of the Burning Legion, to request training in the druidic arts. Īs many of his people do, Hamuul believes very much in the balance between nature and the races of Azeroth. He is the highest-ranked tauren in the Cenarion Circle, though the inclusion of tauren has incurred the ire of his night elf counterpart, Fandral Staghelm, who believes that only night elves can be druids. Hamuul Runetotem is the Archdruid of Thunder Bluff and a venerated leader of the tauren people.
