A long-forgotten hero may soon be stepping back into the spotlight. Datamined content from the World of Warcraft: Midnight alpha suggests that Vereesa Windrunner — the often-overlooked third Windrunner sister — could be making her long-awaited return in Patch 11.2.7, which appears to be titled “Visions of a Shadowed Sun.”
This upcoming patch is rumored to serve as a narrative bridge between The War Within and the Midnight expansion, continuing Blizzard’s ongoing “Worldsoul Saga.” Though Blizzard has not officially announced the update yet, several new files and achievements found in the Midnight alpha strongly point toward Vereesa’s return — and possibly her first major story arc in over five years.
🌙 Who Is Vereesa Windrunner?
Among the legendary Windrunner sisters, Vereesa has long been the quiet one. While Sylvanas and Alleria have dominated World of Warcraft’s storylines in recent years, Vereesa has typically remained on the sidelines. Her last significant appearances date back to Mists of Pandaria, Legion, and Battle for Azeroth, though she has occasionally been mentioned in later expansions.
Despite being an accomplished ranger and the widow of the powerful mage Rhonin, Vereesa has rarely been given the narrative depth of her sisters. Fans have long hoped Blizzard would revisit her character — and Patch 11.2.7 might finally deliver that.
⚔️ Datamined Details: “Visions of a Shadowed Sun”
According to a report from Wowhead, dataminers uncovered a brand-new character model for Vereesa in the latest Midnight alpha build. The model features a refreshed transmog set and an updated in-game cinematic version, suggesting she’ll play a major role in an upcoming questline.
Text strings within the client reference a storyline that sends players to Oztan Isle, a mysterious island off the coast of Dorn, to investigate a series of “Radiant Song” visions haunting Vereesa. She will reportedly be joined by Alleria Windrunner and her son Arator, both of whom will feature prominently in the story.
Even more intriguing is that dataminers also discovered broadcast dialogue mentioning Rhonin, Vereesa’s late husband, suggesting that his legacy — or perhaps echoes of his spirit — could play a role in the quest.
🧩 Achievements Hint at Story Progression
The alpha build for Midnight includes two new story achievements:
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Visions of a Shadowed Sun
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Ready for Midnight
The first achievement contains three chapters: Radiant Visions, A Meeting with Minn’da, and Paths Forward. This structure matches previous campaign layouts, hinting that Visions of a Shadowed Sun could serve as a prologue campaign to the Midnight expansion.
Given that the datamined title mirrors the achievement’s name, it’s very likely that “Visions of a Shadowed Sun” will not only be the central storyline of Patch 11.2.7 but possibly its official title as well.
🌌 A Bridge Between The War Within and Midnight
Early builds of The War Within made no mention of Vereesa, even though Dalaran’s destruction — the home city she helped defend — plays a major role in the story. Later dialogue from Alleria referenced her sister’s absence, but fans noted the omission was unusual for such an important family in Warcraft lore.
Patch 11.2.7 seems to be Blizzard’s way of addressing that gap. By positioning Vereesa as a key figure in the transition between The War Within and Midnight, the developers may finally be giving her a story arc that ties together decades of lore.
🧙 The Return of the Windrunner Legacy
Vereesa won’t be the only familiar face making a comeback. Her son Arator, who hasn’t appeared outside of illusions since Legion, will reportedly play a supporting role in both Patch 11.2.7 and Midnight.
Even more exciting, subtle hints from Blizzard developers suggest that Sylvanas Windrunner may also return during the Worldsoul Saga. After her emotional farewell in Shadowlands, her reappearance — alongside Alleria and Vereesa — could complete the long-fragmented Windrunner family arc.
🕊️ Why Vereesa’s Return Matters
Fans of World of Warcraft have been vocal about their desire for older characters to receive renewed attention. Vereesa’s comeback could bring closure to long-unanswered storylines and highlight the human (or elven) element often missing from large-scale cosmic conflicts.
If Patch 11.2.7 truly centers around Visions of a Shadowed Sun, it might finally shine a light on one of Azeroth’s most underappreciated heroines. And for longtime players who remember the Windrunners from Warcraft II and beyond, that’s reason enough to get excited.
