Maiev

Maiev Shadowsong, The Warden, is a Melee Assassin Hero from the Warcraft universe.

Background
is a night elf and former Priestess of Elune. Along with her younger brother, Maiev played a key role in the battle against the during the. In the aftermath, Maiev asked to be, and was appointed the jailor of Illidan Stormrage and took on the mantle of leader of the. Maiev Shadowsong stood watch over the imprisoned Betrayer for ten thousand years, and hunted him relentlessly after he was released. After Illidan rose to power in Outland, Maiev was imprisoned at the Warden's Cage in Shadowmoon Valley, where Akama and his Ashtongue Deathsworn served as her jailors.

Maiev allied with Akama and snuck into to the Black Temple during a attack, where she joined Akama and the adventurers he had rallied in the final battle against Illidan. Fueled by the desire for vengeance, Maiev struck the final blow that ended the Betrayer's life, but instead of relishing in her victory, she became a shell of her former self, admitting that with Illidan now dead, she was nothing. Driven utterly mad, Maiev is now a vigilante who wishes death to any whom she believes have wronged her, including Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage and High-Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind.

Gameplay
Maiev is a Melee Assassin, who excels at dodging her enemies attacks and preventing their escape.

Strength

 * Engagement
 * Escape
 * Multi-Hero Damage

Weaknesses

 * Self-Sustain
 * Single Target Damage

Abilities

 * See Data page for a table of scaled values at key levels.

Trivia

 * Maiev made her debut in (July 2003).
 * Her book debut was two years later, in (July 2005).
 * Maiev has been listed as a possible hero for Heroes of the Storm since 2011. In January 2018, she was teased on the Heroes of the Storm official Twitter page twice before the final third tweet on the 25th that revealed her.
 * Her ability Vault of the Wardens is a reference to the Warden's Prison where they keep major threats locked up and sealed with magical wards.
 * Maiev's level 1 Talent Naisha's Memento references , the Warden's lieutenant who was murdered by Illidan Stormrage in the Tomb of Sargeras during the Warcraft III campaign.
 * Maiev's level 20 Talents are a reference to Gul'dan's . It was a shattered artifact that a player could reassemble after finding its shards in the Tomb of Sargeras during the Warcraft III campaign.
 * Maiev is voiced by Debi Mae West.
 * One of Maiev's gag quotes references owls delivering notes and letters in the Harry Potter series of books and movies (June 1997).
 * One of Maiev's animations featured prominently in her introduction video appears to be partially inspired by the dance art  'buugeng'.