Ancient protector

Ancient protectors are green, leafy ancients with a beard of thick leaves and moss.
The early purpose of these primeval guardians was to defend the resting places of the druids as they slept. Called into service for the Third War, these wardens dedicate their existence to the defense of their brethren and the forested lands of Ashenvale. These mighty ancients can also hurl enormous boulders at any enemies who threaten the tranquility of the night elves' villages.Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual, pg. 123
Valuable ancient, critical in the security of night elf civic areas and groves. The owl-faced ancients hurl massive boulders at all interlopers who dare desecrate the sacred groves of the night elves. They are also the quickest ancients on root-foot.
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==In the RPG==
Ancient protectors often remain near night elf settlements, serving as heavy artillery and powerful soldiers against their enemies. Ancient protectors prefer to hurl rocks at their opponents as they close, then enter melee with mighty swings of their branchlike arms. One hand may clutch a boulder.Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 195
===Languages===
Ancient protectors speak Darnassian.Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 26 Some ancient protectors find it valuable to speak the language of the night elves' allies, and those of other creatures with whom they come in contact.
==Gallery==
Warcraft 3 concept art Ancient protector.jpg|Warcraft III concept art.
Reforged - Ancient protector concept.jpg|Warcraft III: Reforged concept art.
Ancientprotector.gif|An ancient protector in Warcraft III
Wandering Protector.jpg|An orange ancient protector in Ashenvale.
Ancient Protector.jpg|A purple ancient protector in Darnassus.
Ironbark Protector.jpg|A gray (corrupted) ancient protector in Dire Maul.
Cherry Ancient W3.jpg|A red ancient protector (cherry ancient) from the WC3 map Cherryville (not in game).
Magic-bound Ancient.jpg|A pink crystal ancient protector in Coldarra.
Crystalline Protector.jpg|A blue crystal ancient protector in the Nexus.
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==References==
 
es:Anciano protector