And here it is, the last of the book! It has been a pleasure, friends. Zug zug. For Azeroth.
Part 13: Battle of Auchindoun
• Ner’zhul disappointed Citadel fell quickly, thought orcs had advantage on own turf
• Kurdran and gryphon riders scouted ahead, found orcs on edge of Bone Wastes
• Dwarves rained hell, orcs needed to find new route or risk dying soon
• Took underground tunnels of Auchindoun, Gorefiend had spoken of secret passages
• Kurdran knocked from mount and captured by orcs, interrogated by Kilrogg
• Danath’s forces arrived by land, rescuing Kurdran from tombs would be risky
• Outcast arakkoa Grizzik hated Horde, sought vegeance for fall of Skyreach
• Had followed Sons of Lothar, offered to lead Alliance through Auchindoun tombs
• Danath stormed through tomb city, avoided ambushes, liberated Kurdran
• Ner’zhul no longer there, only Kilrogg and Bleeding Hollow to occupy Alliance
• Kilrogg realized Auchindoun was place he had seen in the vision of his death
• Danath confronted Kilrogg, brutal duel, plunged blade in Kilrogg’s throat
• Kilrogg had bought time for Ner’zhul, Bleeding Hollow clan scattered
Part 14: Gruul the Dragonkiller
• Gorgrond terrain inhospitable, perfect for Deathwing to hide from non-fliers
• Gronn survived decaying Draenor, largest of which was known as Gruul
• Lorded over number of lesser gronn and ogres in mountains
• Normally territorial but forced into small region, gronn joined forces to survive
• Attacked dragons, suprising them, Deathwing saw them as little more than pests
• While Deathwing distracted, Sons of Lothar arrived searching for skull of Gul’dan
• Battles between dragons and gronn very bloody, dragons impaled on spikes by Gruul
• Khadgar and Turalyon struck bargain with Gruul, safe passage to defeat Deathwing
• Gronn and Alliance planned assault on largest cache of dragon eggs
• Destroyed many eggs hoping to lure Deathwing, he unleashed molten fury from sky
• Gruul seized moment, scaled mountains to fight Deathwing with bare hands
• Khadgar used arcane power to rip metal plates from Deathwing’s spine
• Deathwing’s body came apart, spilling lava, ended up dropping skull of Gul’dan
• Almost dead, Deathwing abandoned plans and flew back to Azeroth through Portal
• Swore vengeance on those responsible, especially Khadgar
• Khadgar retrieved skull, made hasty retreat in case Gruul turned on them
• Most black dragons dead or dying, Gruul became legend known as Dragonkiller
Part 15: The Black Temple
• Turalyon turned forces south, Khadgar and magi open portals to Shadowmoon
• Two halves of Alliance expedition reunited outside gates of Black Temple
• Orcs had time to prepare, remnants of army dug in around Temple for defense
• Khadgar sensed energy, Ner’zhul in middle of preparing spell atop Temple
• No time for drawn-out siege, no time to find way around Temple guardians
• Sons of Lothar lashed out at defenders, Khadgar and magi hunted Ner’zhul
• Ner’zhul had gathered death knights and Shadowmoon orcs to help him
• Harnessed Eye, Book, and Scepter, tapped into nexus ley lines
• Unprepared for skill needed, energies spiraled out of his control
• Blasted multiple holes through reality, many more than what he had expected
• Destabilized ley lines, tore rifts across Draenor, fissures erupted on land and sea
• Khadgar managed to recover Eye and Book but not Scepter
• Ner’zhul took Scepter, a few followers, escaped through nearby portal
Part 16: The Breaking of Draenor
• Unstable rifts would soon shatter the world and kill everyone on it
• Destructive energies would also blast through Dark Portal to Azeroth
• Consulting with Turalyon, Khadgar decided to destroy Portal to protect Azeroth
• Must be done from Draenor, no time to regroup on Azeroth and do it
• It was a suicide mission, but no one hesitated
• Energies lashing out prevented Khadgar from creating portal to Hellfire Peninsula
• Khadgar, Turalyon, Alleria, Kurdran, Danath forced to go to Portal by gryphon
• Most Alliance left at Citadel already back through Portal, Horde remnants fleeing too
• Orcs clashed with Alliance when seeing someone was trying to seal Portal
• Khadgar used skull to unleash energy, Turalyon fended off terrified orcs
• Massive explosion destroyed Dark Portal frame, severed connection to Azeroth
• World still ripping itself apart, Khadgar and co. fled through random portals
• Draenor, realm touched by Aggramar and shaped by primals/breakers, was no more
Part 17: Remnants of the Horde
• Orcs who passed through Portal told of Ner’zhul, Draenor, no possiblity for survivors
• Grommash devastated, only family (son Garrosh) left in Mag’har camp on Draenor
• Grommash led Warsong clan north to shelter in Swamp of Sorrows
• Believed there would never be peace with humans, wanted to prepare for battle
• “True Horde” saw confirmation of cause, Dal’rend and Maim strengthened forces
• Dragonmaw believed Zuluhed dead as he had returned to Draenor
• Nekros took control of clan, continued dominating Alexstrasza and red dragons
• Rexxar, disgusted by everything, retreated into Azeroth’s wilderness
• Drek’Thar and Frostwolf clan carved out new home in Alterac Mountains
• Isolated from other orcs to escape their wrath, Drek’Thar using elements again
• Cho’gall and Twilight’s Hammer sailing to Kalimdor, driven by Old Gods
• Searching for their masters to bring Hour of Twilight, secretly followed by Garona
Part 18: Valley of Heroes
• Many orcs surrendered immediately to Alliance in Blasted Lands
• Sent to internment camps in Lordaeron, debate about camps still going on
• Alliance leaders conncered about those lost on Draenor, hoped they would return
• Hope faded over time, statues of expedition leaders built outside Stormwind
• Eastern Kingdoms settled into new lives, balance of power had been altered
• No more Council of Tirisfal, no more single Guardian of great power
• Azeroth had new protectors, notably Alliance, did not want to disband
• Paladins of Silver Hand dedicated to protecting realm, continued training warriors
• Kirin Tor studied orcs and fel magic to learn in case of another war
• Just as on Draenor, conflict had changed Azeroth and its peoples forever
• Yet more turmoil to come, Azeroth would need Alliance and other protectors