Rakera

Rakera is a Zandalari troll who initially appears as one of the main supporting characters in Vol'dun with the title of Warguard Rakera. Later, she is promoted to General Rakera and fights against the Alliance.
==Biography==
Rakera was originally a commander in Zuldazar but was exiled to Vol'dun after she came close to proving that General Jakra'zet, a member of the Zanchuli Council, was a traitor to the crown.Rumors of Exile She was part of a group consisting of a dozen other outcasts. One night, the exiles were attacked by assassins sent by Jakra'zet to search for Rakera. Though Rakera fought off the attackersSecrets in the Sand and saved the life of her fellow exile Jorak from Grozztok the Blackheart,Grozztok the Blackheart (quest) the survivors scattered into the desert. With no other options, Rakera decided to follow the advice of a rambling madman from her group who had talked of a temple in the south that welcomed exiles.Rakera's Journal
Although Rakera told her subordinate Bladeguard Kaja not to come after her,Clearing the Fog Kaja soon ventures into Vol'dun in search of her commander alongside her fellow bladeguards Jorana and Tarkaj as well as an adventurer of the Horde.Into the Dunes Kaja, the adventurer, and the vulpera Meerah eventually follow the lead provided by Rakera's journal and head to the Temple of Akunda. Along the way, they also pick up Jorak, the troll whom Rakera had saved, as well as Rakera's shield.On the Move Once at the temple, they discover that Rakera has lost all of her memoriesValley of Sorrows (quest) and become one of the followers of the loa Akunda under the name Akunda the Forlorn.Akunda Awaits After the adventurer defeats Akunda the Exalted and frees the loa, Rakera's memories are restored and she informs Kaja and the adventurer that Jakra'zet's forces in Vol'dun are scouring the desert in search of a powerful weapon capable of destroying Zuldazar.
The group continues to the ruined city of Zul'Ahjin to meet up with Julwaba, an old friend of Rakera who willingly traveled to Vol'dun to gain knowledge of the past and whom Rakera hopes will have knowledge of the weapon. Despite an attack from Jakra'zet's assassins along the way,Knowledge of the Past the group make it to Zul'Ahjin and encounter the vulpera Kiro and Nisha, as well as Julwaba and her friend Serrik, a sethrak who is dying from scorpashi venom.Searching the Ruins After Kiro and the adventurer save Serrik with antivenom, the champion travels into Zul'Ahjin and discovers a special stone. At Serrik's urging, the adventurer, Rakera, and Kaja accompany him to the Sanctuary of the Devoted to deliver the stone to Vorrik.Unlikely Allies Vorrik explains to the hero, Rakera, and Kaja the history of how Sethraliss defeated Mythrax and how the Keepers Vorrik, Korthek, and Sulthis created three keystones to keep Mythrax entombed within Atul'Aman. Rakera realizes that Mythrax must be the weapon that Jakra'zet is searching for.The Keepers' Keys (Horde)
Shortly after, Vorrik and the adventurer leave to confront the Faithless emperor Korthek directly. Vorrik asks Rakera and Kaja to protect his and Sulthis' keystones while he is away, and they promise to protect Vorrik's people like their own.The Missing Key Vorrik, the hero, and their vulpera allies ultimately manage to defeat Korthek, but meanwhile, Jakra'zet and his troops attack the Sanctuary of the Devoted and steal the keystones.The Fall of Emperor KorthekSanctuary Under Siege Kaja and Rakera pursue the general into the crypts below Atul'AmanAtul'Aman (quest) but they both end up being ensnared by tentacles in the Fetid Crypt below the pyramid. Vorrik and the adventurer eventually catch up with and free the two Zandalari.The Abandoned Passage The group then confronts Jakra'zet deeper in the crypt. After a battle, the general is mortally wounded, and Rakera tells Kaja to give him a clean death. However, before the bladeguard has a chance to kill Jakra'zet, he instead leaps into the nearby pit, killing himself and providing the final blood sacrifice needed to resurrect Mythrax. The group barely escapes Atul'Aman with their lives.Defeat Jakra'zet After making it back to the Sanctuary of the Devoted, Rakera states that she will inform Princess Talanji of the events that have transpired in Vol'dun and the new threat the Zandalari now face, and urges the adventurer to do the same with the Horde.Informing the Horde
When Zul, Mythrax, and their armies attacked Zuldazar, Rakera urgently asked Meerah to transport her, Kaja, Akunda, and Kimbul to the city. During the battle, Rakera commanded a small force of the royal guard as they held off invading sethrak at the Zocalo. Shortly after, she accompanied Talanji through the streets before assisting the Zandalari force in holding off Mythrax while the adventurer and King Rastakhan went to confront Zul.Zandalar Forever!
===Tides of Vengeance===
When word reached about the Alliance invading Nazmir and the Blood Gate, Rakera and a cadre of Zandalari Warriors were found training on the bridge on Kingsmouth River in Zuldazar. The Speaker of the Horde asked her to mobilize her troops to fight against the invaders.Ride of the Zandalari
Rakera was present in Dazar'alor when the Alliance invaded it. She fought against Dark Iron Vanguards in the Zocalo.
After the death of Rastakhan and Talanji's ascension to queen, Rakera joined the Zanchuli Council, replacing Jakra'zet as the General of the Zandalari army.
==Abilities==
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==Quests==
;Vol'dun
*Clearing the Fog 
**Knowledge of the Past 
***Searching the Ruins 
*The Abandoned Passage 
**Defeat Jakra'zet 
***Informing the Horde 
;Horde War Campaign
*A Path of Blood 
**Retaking the Outpost 
***Breaking Mirrors 
***None Shall Escape 
****Fly Out to Meet Them 
==Objective of==
*Ride of the Zandalari
*The New Zanchuli Council
==Quotes==
===On-click===
;Greetings
*I am listening.
*Speak quickly.
*Yes?
;Farewell
*De city will not fall.
*Go carefully.
*I am sworn to defend de royal family.
*We will endure.
===Gossip===
;As Akunda the Forlorn
:We are all Akunda.
;After Ending the Madness
:We will expose Jakra'zet for de traitor he is.
;At Zul'Ahjin
:It is good to see Julwaba still lives.
;After Defeat Jakra'zet
:What has Jakra'zet done...
;In Zuldazar & Nazmir
:De Alliance are bold to attack from Nazmir.
:Stupid, but bold. We will show them de price of their pride.
;The Golden Throne
<General Rakera is deep in conversation with Bladeguard Kaja.>
===Dialogue===
==Notes==
*While accompanying the player during quests such as Searching the Ruins, Rakera uses a Gilded Ravasaur mount and her generic name is Zandalari Warguard.
==Patch changes==
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==References==
==External links==
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