The Ruin is an Old English poem from the Exeter Book. Its subject is the depiction of an ancient Roman ghost town in England, and the powerful fate that has swept a formerly lively and vibrant community into nameless dust. Although the poem shows no overt signs of christianity it is thought to have many christian undertones as it serves as a warning to societies that place too much emphasis on materialism. The initial page of the Peterborough Chronicle, likely scribed around 1150, is one of the major sources of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. ... The Exeter Book, also known as the Codex Exoniensis, is a tenth century book (or, as some prefer, a codex) of Anglo-Saxon poetry. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification - by Athelstan AD 927 Area - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK) 50,346 sq mi Population - 2005 est. ...
It shares the melancholic worldview of The Seafarer and The Wanderer. The Seafarer and The Wanderer are two Old English poems included in the Exeter Book. ... The Wanderer is an Old English poem from the 10th century, preserved in the Exeter Book. ...
Ruin is a warlock talent, considered to be the cornerstone of the Destruction talent tree.
Ruin is most commonly teamed with Shadow Mastery in a 35/5/21 build, which focuses more on the Shadow Bolt spell as the warlock's source of damage (Talk:Ruin).
Ruin is often contrasted with Unstable Affliction as short-term DPS vs. long term.