Line #24 TearJerker/HeroesOfTheStorm


1	Just because it's a [[InsistentTerminology Hero Brawler]] doesn't mean it can't deliver on the feelings.
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3	* A number of StopPokingMe quotes can be a pain in the tear ducts.
4	** [[AndIMustScream The]] [[CameBackWrong full]] [[MoodWhiplash implications]] of Tychus' [[TragicMonster Infested]] skin.
5	-->'''Infested Tychus:''' I hope she was worth it... Jimmy...
6	** Jaina discusses her father Daelin's FreudianExcuse for his actions in ''VideoGame/WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne'' and winds up fallling prey to DramaticIrony.
7	-->'''Jaina:''' When my brother Derek was killed, [[PapaWolf my father]] [[KnightTemplarParent swore an eternal oath to destroy all orcs on Azeroth]]. I always wonder how [[Literature/TidesOfWar I would handle a loss like that]]. Honestly, I just pray I never have to find out.
8	* Some of the interactions at the start of a game can evoke this.
9	** Muradin, Jaina and Uther express regret that Arthas became [[TheNecrocracy the Lich]] [[EvilOverlord King]] and ''all three'' of them helped him get there -- Muradin led him to [[EvilWeapon Frostmourne]], Jaina failed her unspoken role as Arthas' MoralityChain and Uther's argument with the prince about the Culling of Stratholme drove a rift between them that further distanced Arthas from his friends and his people.
10	-->'''Crown Prince Arthas:''' [[VideoGame/WarCraft You could have stopped me]], Muradin.\
11	'''Muradin:''' I failed ye, lad. And for that... I am sorry.\
12	'''Jaina:''' Lord Uther, I am so sorry about Arthas! If only I could have convinced him...\
13	'''Uther:''' [[ItsAllMyFault That guilt lies with me]], and I will live with it until my dying day.
14	** Worse yet, Jaina hasn't forgotten her time with Arthas when he was a good guy, or when they shared a loving relationship. Because of this, she has nothing nice to say to Arthas in their intro quotes to each other, declaring that he is ''not'' the man she loved and she won't forgive him for his transgressions [[ZombieApocalypse in Lordaeron]]. The real stinger is, while the Lich King [[IRegretNothing brushes her off]], Crown Prince Arthas ''[[IAmAMonster agrees with her]]''.
15	-->'''Jaina:''' [[ThisIsUnforgivable I will never forgive you for what you have done]], Arthas!\
16	'''Crown Prince Arthas:''' [[ImGoingToHellForThis And I will never ask for forgiveness]].
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18	-->'''Crown Prince Arthas:''' Jaina... I...\
19	'''Jaina:''' Do ''not'' speak to me! You may look like Arthas, [[ThatManIsDead but you are]] ''[[ThatManIsDead nothing]]'' [[ThatManIsDead like him]]!
20	** Dreadlord Jaina, on the other hand, [[InLoveWithYourCarnage likes him as a bad guy]].
21	-->'''Crown Prince Arthas:''' Jaina... I...\
22	'''Jaina:''' [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes Yes, my love, I am here.]] [[UnholyMatrimony Now help me destroy my foes]]!
23	** Tyrande and Illidan's interactions are sad as well, since the burden of unfortunate outcomes hangs over them as well.
24	-->'''Tyrande:''' Freeing you was [[MyGreatestFailure my greatest mistake]].\
25	'''Illidan:''' And [[LoveMakesYouEvil loving you]] is mine.
26	** Raynor gets one with [[CameBackWrong Infested Tychus]] that's downright ''painful'' to listen to.
27	-->'''Raynor:''' Tychus? [[BodyHorror What happened to you?!]]
28	-->'''Infested Tychus:''' Yeah... Betrayed me ''then,'' too...
29	* Some of the kill quotes will tug on the heartstrings.
30	** Raynor gets upset about killing Kerrigan.
31	-->'''Raynor:''' Dammit, Sarah! It didn't have to be like this.
32	** Despite her vocal animosity towards him, Jaina is still sad should she kill Arthas. The fact that Arthas, even as the Lich King, growls at her accusingly should he strike the final blow instead makes it even harder to take.[[note]]What makes these quotes really stand out is that while almost everyone else with unique quotes for killing Arthas either is delighted or finds him amusing, Jaina is genuinely saddened by his demise.[[/note]]
33	-->'''Jaina:''' By the Light... find your rest, Arthas.\
34	'''Arthas:''' You ''broke'' your promise...
35	** Likewise, there's someone else who had a sad reaction against Arthas, though not directed by him: Genn Greymane. Apparently, he was close to Terenas, but because of shutting himself in Gilneas, he ended up unable to help prevent Arthas killing his father, and he shows regret that he wasn't there for his friend.
36	-->'''Genn Greymane:''' Terenas... [[TheAtoner Consider this my atonement.]]
37	*** This is made worse if you know what he said to Terenas the last time they met in the Second War: Berating Terenas and the Alliance for endangering his men and declaring that it would be the last time they spoke. Looks like Greymane regretted it big time and only got the chance to express it in the Nexus.
38	** The Stormrage brothers and their beloved priestess all clearly regret killing each other. Adding to the tragedy is that Malfurion and Tyrande's [[AlasPoorVillain remorse for Illidan's death]] is a sharp contrast to their treatment of him during ''The Frozen Throne'' and Tyrande's continued bitterness/suspicion in their intro interactions, while Illidan, for his part, [[AntagonistInMourning likely never wanted them dead]].
39	-->'''Illidan:''' And so it ends... brother./[[MyGodWhatHaveIDone Tyrande, no! What have I done]]?!\
40	'''Malfurion:''' Forgive me, brother./My love... I ''am sorry!''\
41	'''Tyrande:''' Oh, Illidan... May peace find you now./My love! Forgive me...
42	** Considering their status as TrueCompanions, Tassadar and Zeratul have appropriately heartfelt lines for defeating each other.
43	-->'''Tassadar:''' Forgive me, old friend.\
44	'''Zeratul:''' Rest now, brother.
45	** The Protoss also have sad lines for killing [[FireForgedFriends Raynor]].
46	-->'''Tassadar:''' I am sorry, Friend Raynor.\
47	'''Zeratul:''' Well fought, James Raynor.\
48	'''Artanis:''' My apologies for that, Friend Raynor.\
49	'''Fenix:''' You are as valorous as any templar, Friend Raynor.
50	** If Tyrael has to kill one of the Nephalem, his response sounds like a parent scolding their child.
51	-->'''Tyrael:''' [[DisappointedInYou I had such high hopes for you...]]
52	** Likewise if he kills a Diablo 2 hero:
53	-->'''Tyrael:''' I am sorry, mortal.
54	** Whenever [[TheBadGuyWins one of the villains tags their heroic]] ArchEnemy.
55	-->'''Arthas:''' Where is your precious Light ''now'', Uther?\
56	'''Azmodan:''' ''[after killing Tyrael]'' You will look good, next to [[FallenAngel Inarius]]...\
57	'''Diablo:''' Your gods '''abandon''' you, Nephalem!\
58	'''Kerrigan:''' You never stood a chance, Zeratul!
59	** If Li-Ming kills another Nephalem hero, she can drop this genuinely sorrowful line:
60	--> '''Li-Ming:''' I didn't mean to do that, I promise...
61	* Although undeniably awesome, Kael'thas' reveal video was also a Tear Jerker when he discussed the plight of his people after the invasion of Quel'Thalas.
62	* Varian's quotes are mostly upbeat, but there's one that's sad in hindsight:
63	--> '''Varian:''' Someday I hope to see Stormwind's park restored. It was always a... calming place for me.
64	** Said park was finally restored in ''Legion''... as the site of Varian's tomb.
65	** There's also this quote, which, while [[SoUnfunnyItsFunny funny]], almost makes it seem as if Varian doesn't realise he died at the Broken Shore.
66	--> '''Varian:''' Oh, I just thought of the perfect joke to tell Anduin! What do you call a gnoll that won't share his forest? A Hogger! Hahaha, he's gonna love it!
67	** While undeniably awesome, the narration in his trailer is somber, and sounds like a eulogy Valeera would give at his funeral.
68	-->A king has fallen. A father, a friend, a warrior, defender of the alliance. He... was a beacon of hope! A leader without measure. A man who would never accept defeat. He was our shield against the storm. Wherever he has gone, Varian Wrynn will remain a hero. Always.
69	* Upon dying, Greymane will sometimes says the following:
70	-->'''Genn:''' [[OutlivingOnesOffspring Liam]], [[TogetherInDeath I will see you soon.]]
71	* Poke Prime Evil Diablo too much and he'll make you regret that, by letting Leah's 'take over' a bit and beg for help and... ([[PlayerPunch Goddammit, Diablo!]])
72	-->'''Diablo/Leah:''' Hello? Can anyone hear me? Please lend me your help! I need you '''to give in to the terror! It's the only way!'''
73	* Prime Evil Diablo to Leoric
74	-->'''Prime Evil Diablo:''' Leoric, gaze upon the last of your lineage and despair!
75	* Stukov has a tendency to talk about the amount of pain he's in, or beg for a MercyKill. It can make playing as him pretty painful. However, the quote that takes the cake doesn't relate to either of those...
76	-->'''Stukov:''' [after being resurrected] [[ContinuityNod Ger]][[OldFriend ard]]? ... [[DrivenToSuicide No, he is gone]]...
77	** There's also his pre-battle interaction with [[TheGrimReaper Malthael]], in which the latter gets a major KickTheDog moment:
78	--> '''Stukov:''' The Aspect of Death... Perhaps after this, [[MercyKill you can release me from my torment]].\
79	'''Malthael:''' ''Never.''
80	* Also, Malthael's interactions with his siblings.
81	--> '''Tyrael:''' Why Malthael? Why follow this dark path?/YOU!!\
82	'''Malthael: '''I will do what you cannot!/Yes, BROTHER!\
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84	'''Malthael:''' Tyrael...\
85	'''Tyrael:''' Malthael, how far you have fallen.\
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87	'''Malthael:''' Hope alone will not end the conflict, sister.\
88	'''Auriel:''' Your word are meant to hurt me, but they only harm yourself.\
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90	'''Auriel:''' Embrace your hope! It shall leads us to victory, in the end!\
91	'''Malthael:''' Hope is an illusion. In the end only death remains.
92	* Then there's Leoric interactions with Auriel and Tyrael, they both sound sorrowful.
93	--> '''Leoric:''' You have something to say, ''angel?''\
94	'''Auriel:''' Only that I wished the High Heavens could've aided your kingdom.\
95	'''Tyrael:''' All mortals are [[TheCorruptible corruptible]], Leoric. Even the noblest of kings.\
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97	'''Auriel:''' You acted with faith, king Leoric, but hope alone could not save you.\
98	'''Tyrael:''' So. The Skeleton King walks again.\
99	'''Leoric:''' Ah, so you ''do'' know me, angel... And yet you stood by when Diablo shattered my kingdom!?
100	* Yet another Diablo-related tragedy, and it couldn't be harsher. Deckard Cain is finally reunited with Leah... as the host of the Prime Evil Diablo.
101	--> '''Deckard:''' Oh, Leah... I never knew... I am so sorry...
102	* The fate of the Royal family of King's Crest. Their heroes all fall before the might of the Raven Lord's army, so in a last ditch attempt, the Prince and Princess awaken their father, the Dragon Knight to face him. Unfortunately, the Raven Lord possesses the Dragon Knight and forces him to attack his own children, leaving both of them crumpled in a heap on the throne room floor. The Lady of Thorns is forced to put her husband down to stop him, and as he dies, he [[DyingAsYourself comes to and begs for forgiveness]]. To rub salt in the wound, the Raven Lord then arrives and destroys the realm's singularity and accelerates the curse on the Lady of Thorns, turning her to stone.
103	** This even carries over to the game itself, with an aesthetic overhaul to Dragon Shire. The Lady of Thorns also gets a new set of voicelines, in which her [[NiceGirl kindly demeanor]] is mostly gone and replaced by [[BrokenBird bitterness and resentment]]. The Dragon Knight [[YouDontLookLikeYou gets a new appearance]], and when combined with the Lady of Thorns's new lines, it implies that the original Dragon Knight [[KilledOffForReal is gone for good]]. It hits pretty hard if you've been playing the game for a while, only to find that [[NothingIsTheSameAnymore the Dragon Shire you knew and loved is no more]].
104	---> '''Lady of Thorns:''' ''(when the Dragon Knight is unleashed)'' I tried to save this realm. '''[[DespairEventHorizon Now it burns.]]'''
105	* One of Anduin's quote, despite being quite humorous, is a stark reminder that, no matter how hard he tries or wants it to happen, [[StatusQuoIsGod there will]] [[ConflictBall never be peace]] [[ForeverWar on Azeroth]]:
106	-->'''Anduin:''' There will be peace. One day. At least I think there will. How many [=WoW=] expansions are left again? … Oh… ohh… oh. Well. Well then.
107	* Theramore Jaina has a specific line for when she kills Thrall.
108	-->'''Theramore Jaina:''' You should have stayed Warchief!
109	* Mei is eternally cheery and optimistic, but poke her enough and you'll see a little behind the mask.

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