Why a Shaman? What do you love?

Just because I like to learn why people choose the things they choose, I thought I'd stop by and ask what it is you love about playing a Shaman? Why did you choose to play a Shaman to begin with? Was it the lore? The abilities? The faction?

LoL I love you guys too but answer the questions! (Thanks to those of you answering. I enjoy the stories.)

To Follow-up, do you prefer PvE or PvP with your Shaman?

Great replies everyone!

Just to clarify, there are no orders to be here or be posting to get feedback or to play 'distract the Shaman'. ;) I've started sort of going around and asking people's stories because it helps me get to know people better as well as get more insight . It may come as a surprise but I actually like people and like getting to know them. (I think it goes along with being a Community Manager shockingly enough.) I might know why I do things or friends do, but it's always good to broaden the perspective because many people have different experiences and reasons for why they do things.

Those that have posted about your thoughts and experiences, I really appreciate it. I have also been reading every single post including the bad apple conspiracy theory ones. There are no conspiracies at work and I don't 'pretend' interest in things. Either I am or I'm not and I wouldn't be here asking if I wasn't. :)