Maiev? How is it even possible? You have won... Maiev. But the huntress... is nothing without the hunt. You... are nothing... without me.

Famous last words from the World of Warcraft's Betrayer, Illidan Stormrage, himself. As you all know, EU Magtheridon Nihilum got first world kill of the night elf-slash-demon head honcho of Outland. Today, they released the video of the encounter and we have to say we're impressed.

Akama and his two buddies open the door to Illidan's room for you, then Illidan and Akama chat for a while. After which, you're should be ready for trouble. The Lord of Outland is really no pushover, as he wields the Twin Blades of Azzinoth and throws a number of different attacks including an Area of Effect (AoE) fire attack. In the video, we see his "normal phase" and his smoking "very big and very bad" phase. Near the end of the encounter, Maiev Shadowsong enters and the joins the fray.

After Black Temple and Mount Hyjal, we wonder what Blizzard will cook up next. Anyway, in the meantime, enjoy the video.

Maiev Shadowsong, priestess to Elune, warden to Illidan Stormrage. From its noble beginnings to its enigmatic end, Maiev's journey to capture Illidan is the stuff of legend, representing one of the many epics found in the World of Warcraft.

At first driven by a genuine sense of duty to bring the Betrayer to justice, Maiev's hardships and tragic losses in this ever-fleeting chase eventually eat away at the fibre of her being, leaving her, even in her last moments (according to the books, at least) consumed by blind vengeance. Was this truly the end of one of the most remarkable personalities in World of Warcraft lore?

Apparently not so, and courtesy of WoW radio, it seems we'll be looking at another glimpse of where Illidian's warden now lies - herself a prisoner in Shadowmoon Valley. Expect more as The Burning Crusades expansion goes through its Beta phase. Enjoy.