Why haven't the Blood Elves chosen a new ruler?

[Nathreim]

The only reason they dont have a King is because Lor'themar refuses to accept the position. Just about every glimpse we get into the subject shows that the people want him as king but he refuses to take up the position officially even though he is basically king in all but name.

[matrix123mko]

No heir to the throne and they still are monarchy. Untill they change from monarchy or unknown heir claiming the throne Lor'themar holds his position

What about reestablishing Azshara's dynasty? We can place one of her eggs on the throne.

[Rhlor]

Should lor'themar be crowned king of Silvermoon?

must have a new title as lord protector of quel'thalas republic! like cromwell when he defeated the monarchy in the english civil war

[Demsi]

If we're lucky he returns to us and legitimize lor'themars rulership.

Isn't he pretty much reviled by the entire nation of silvermoon? With the whole traitor king deal and all that

[matrix123mko]

Lor'themar has made almost decisions to ditch the Horde and move to the Alliance; he's better off as an advisor to Rommath instead lest there be scenarios that would actually make him go team blue. Rommath is no-nonsense, pragmatic, and straight to the point and he went through thick and thin with Kael'thas following the events that made the Blood Elves what they are. Rommath for High King

Rommath is an incompetent fool brainwashed by the Sunwell. I don't treat him seriously since his attack on Empyrean Society.

[Rhlor]

After all this time. Why is Lor'themar Theron still regent lord?

must have a new title as lord protector of quel'thalas republic! like cromwell when he defeated the monarchy in the english civil war

[Nnyco]

Because hes one of the last few good leaders.

[Grazrug]

must have a new title as lord protector of quel'thalas republic! like cromwell when he defeated the monarchy in the english civil war

You want him to rule Silvermoon but still you vote no on the matter of him being king? Why?

[Rhlor]

You want him to rule Silvermoon but still you vote no on the matter of him being king? Why?

because quelthalas no longer has a king, that's why he talks about republic and lord protector

[Powerogue]

I believe they said it was out of respect for King Anastarian. Even Kael'Thas was considered "Prince."

I'd be curious if they addressed this if the blood elves ever meet Kael or Anastarian in the shadowlands.

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Rommath is an incompetent fool brainwashed by the Sunwell. I don't treat him seriously since his attack on Empyrean Society.

I had to google that. https://wow.gamepedia.com/Grand_Magister_Rommath Yeah it's a bit "pot calling the kettle black" to be investigating fel cults given the blood elven history. Still, back then it was out of desperation towards survival, and ended horribly for them. Now they have the sunwell and no such excuses, especially when the burning legion is literally on their doorstep killing people and they still have the gall to be like "hmmm, this fel stuff is pretty nice, we should totally take in more of this energy. What's the worst that could happen?"

[Grazrug]

I believe they said it was out of respect for King Anastarian. Even Kael'Thas was considered "Prince."

I'd be curious if they addressed this if the blood elves ever meet Kael or Anastarian in the shadowlands.

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I had to google that. https://wow.gamepedia.com/Grand_Magister_Rommath Yeah it's a bit "pot calling the kettle black" to be investigating fel cults given the blood elven history. Still, back then it was out of desperation towards survival, and ended horribly for them. Now they have the sunwell and no such excuses, especially when the burning legion is literally on their doorstep killing people and they still have the gall to be like "hmmm, this fel stuff is pretty nice, we should totally take in more of this energy. What's the worst that could happen?"

I hope kael'thas gives lor'themar a good pep talk and reassures him he has done good as leader so far.

[Alanar]

Rommath is a bad grand magister that somehow fights against progress as if he was a high priest. He doesn't deserve a promotion.

Uhm what are you on about? Rommath is the only small thing left of the original blood elf attitude, he could have been a cool more offensive type of leader.

[Grazrug]

Uhm what are you on about? Rommath is the only small thing left of the original blood elf attitude, he could have been a cool more offensive type of leader.

Rommath did nothing wrong.

[Darknessvamp]

Lor'themar is "alright" as Regent Lord and still has some degree of shared power with the other prominent Blood Elf leadership so that he won't end up dooming them in the end or allowing the risk of such happening if they established another new Prince or elected a singular commanding figure head as they haven't had a king for ages. I mean Lor'themar hasn't had a perfect track record:
Lor'themar: "I'm disillusioned with the Horde, Let's join the Alliance."
Alliance backs Blood Elf Genocide in Dalaran
Lor'themar: "Okay nevermind, at least Garrosh hasn't started slaughtering us. Oh wait, he's gone after Trolls and Tauren and now there's a rebellion against him. Better join that for safety reasons."
*Couple expansions later*
Lor'themar: "I've grown to mistrust Sylvanas, we should join the Alliance and assist this rebellion effort."
Rebellion murders a bunch of Blood Elves
Lor'themar "Um..."

But at least he's balanced out with Rommath.

[Trollokdamus]

Considering that one of Lor'themar's in-game lines is "Never again shall a king reign in Silvermoon", I doubt that he'll ever become a king (or allow someone else to) as long as he is in power.

[Alanar]

Rommath did nothing wrong.

And underused.

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Considering that one of Lor'themar's in-game lines is "Never again shall a king reign in Silvermoon", I doubt that he'll ever become a king (or allow someone else to) as long as he is in power.

Good point.

[matrix123mko]

I had to google that. https://wow.gamepedia.com/Grand_Magister_Rommath Yeah it's a bit "pot calling the kettle black" to be investigating fel cults given the blood elven history. Still, back then it was out of desperation towards survival, and ended horribly for them. Now they have the sunwell and no such excuses, especially when the burning legion is literally on their doorstep killing people and they still have the gall to be like "hmmm, this fel stuff is pretty nice, we should totally take in more of this energy. What's the worst that could happen?"

Their fel use was pretty controlled. Nothing bad happened. Not to mention that Illidari are using fel without hestitation and nothing happens. Let's face it, Rommath is wrong.

[Feanoro]

Do you REALLY want more attention from Blizzard on Bob and the Fabulous Elves? Think carefully.

[Your Mommy]

Didn't Lor'themar say that the Sin'dorei will never have monarchy again and they are better off without it?

[matrix123mko]

Uhm what are you on about? Rommath is the only small thing left of the original blood elf attitude, he could have been a cool more offensive type of leader.

Not really, he considers fel, void and necromancy unacceptable. He looks more like that idiot Malfurion than real blood elf. He is a symbol of everything wrong with blood elves: sorcerer that regrets his career.

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Do you REALLY want more attention from Blizzard on Bob and the Fabulous Elves? Think carefully.

Sure. It is high time we forgot about orcs.