Considering we’ve seen many of the Loa in a tangible way this expansion I suppose a few new converts, though I would guess some races would need to be able to explain why they’ve converted as we’ve seen tangible proof of almost all worshipped beings at this point.
To add, a goblin paladin is totally ‘possible.’ Goblins have had interaction with the Light, have priests, and its use seems mostly to be based on zeal in belief. Doing that, straightforwardly, without any deference to how goblin culture might interact with foreign tradition is a very easy way to annoy people and come off as trite.
However you do it, it’s probably a good idea to put real thought into how your character’s native culture will influence their relationship with their adopted faith.
It doesn’t make too much sense for any of the Alliance to take up Loa ‘worship’ after all they are the ‘gods’ of the enemy to the Alliance.
Horde though… what’s the harm in bending the knee and giving a bit of casual worship to get the might of a Loa on your side?
Cynical as such worship may be.
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The Wild Gods that the night elves revere are also Loa. It’s literally the term the trolls use for powerful spirits and/or Wild Gods.
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I disagree. While it’d take a bit more imagination, the Loa are also pragmatic and many of them are in it for themselves rather than the good of their followers (though there are noted exceptions, mainly those seen in Zandalar).
I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to think that there are Loa who’d make deals with both sides, considering themselves above it all.
And it’s been noted by others in this that ‘Loa’ is just another name for ‘Wild Gods’, and we’ve seen the traditionally ‘elven’ Wild Gods work alongside the Horde.
Now, it is worth noting that the Loa we see trolls worshipping do seem to share some common traits not seen in some of the other Wild Gods - they seem a bit more indifferent and not as outwardly kind - but this, I feel, only adds to the sense that they wouldn’t be as likely to become caught up in faction squabbles. It entirely depends on the person and what they can offer, imo.
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Random question, Do -all- troll spirits go to Bwomiboi when they pass on? Or would they go to the respective loa they have worshiped throughout life? A lot of my characters back story hangs in the balance on this one!
All of them go to Bwon.
Also, per the deal made in Shadows of the Horde, Tyrathan Khort’s soul is off to Bwon too.
Source: Telaryn told me.
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Damn! I thought Bwomiboi was promised the Zandalari spirits. Where does it say that, if you don’t mind me asking? I couldnt find anything on it.
Edit: Seems pretty silly to me! A poor troll spends her whole life worshipping a beautiful bird spirit, only to be whisked into the clutches of a Zombiboi in the end! I feel like would be a hell of a lot more bwom worship if that were the case.
“You gonna have your fill of Zandalari souls soon.”
The loa’s laughter rang mirthlessly. “You never gonna sate my appetite.”
“I gonna soon follow.”
“And I gonna welcome you. I be welcoming all trolls.”
Bwonsamdi smiled. “Silk Dancer gonna rejoice in the web you’ve woven for her. So, yes, have your man. For now.”
“Thank you, Bwonsamdi.”
“But not forever, Vol’jin.” The loa faded with his whisper. “Nothing be forever.”
Again, Shadow of the Horde via Telaryn.
Thing with worshipping the Bwonmon is, he’s gonna take care of ya after you die no matter what, whether you avidly worship him or not. De other loa, dey be lookin’ after ya while you be alive, mon. Besides, ya really be wantin’ to get stuck in a deal with Bwonsamdi?
Sorry I haven’t read the book, but still I don’t think it’s all 100% concrete, of course he welcomes all troll spirits, probably welcome all spirits period if he could get them in the door. Look at that one Drakkari loa back in wrath, (can’t remember the name, looked like hakkar) he literally created his own personal hell for the spirits of his followers after death for betraying him.
Edit: on top of that, non of the other troll tribes, besides the dark spear and the Zandalari really reference him.
Farakki who die in zandalar call his name iirc, rather than Mueh’zala.
That is odd considering Mueh’zala is called Death and the father of sleep to them. Perhaps it’s a regional thing? Dieing in a death gods lands? /Shrug
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