Thrall, riding high on his victory over the Lich King Arthas, led 500,000 Orcs in an attack on Uldum in the name of the Emissary, demanding that the three races of Uldum hand over the Forge of Origination.
The news spread, shaking the entire Azeroth.
The first target of the army was the Oasis City.
Inside the golden Sunraker Hall, Felix Sunraker, with his golden skin, Anjing gazed at his subjects below.
As the leader of Oasis City, he had extremely strong limbs and a towering body that exceeded five meters when standing.
The golden Scepter of the Sun gleamed in Felix's hand, a symbol of supreme royal power.
The Priests and ministers were making a ruckus, but judging from their tone, they didn't seem to take Thrall's invasion seriously.
A Priest raised his voice:
"Thrall claims to have 500,000, but in reality, he only has 5,000 Orcs, all of whom are new recruits who have never seen Battlefield. Our Oasis City has 3,000 resident elite troops, well-trained and well-equipped, with over 100,000 warriors within the city who can take up arms, plus hundreds of Colossus Guardians. If necessary, we can also call upon Al'Akir the Wind Rider for help. Thrall has no chance of winning this war."
The general in black armor clasped his hands in a fist salute. "Your Majesty, give me only two thousand elite troops, plus three thousand warriors, and ten Colossus Guardians, and I will surely take Thrall's head."
Robbie and Vanessa were also in the Sunrakers' Hall at that moment.
As the saying goes, a person's reputation is like the shadow of a tree; Robbie was not well-known in Azeroth and it was difficult for him to gain the attention of the Tol'vir.
Coincidentally, Uldum has a famous explorer and archaeologist named Harrison Jones, who has helped the Tol'vir excavate ruins on many occasions and uncovered many secrets buried beneath the desert. He is a guest of honor among the three Tol'vir tribes.
Upon hearing news of Thrall's attack, Harrison Jones left without a word. Robbie used illusion magic to transform into his likeness, with Vanessa following as his assistant.
Upon entering the Oasis City, the two received an invitation from King Felix to attend this important state negotiation.
Listening to the Priest and minister's argument, Felix remained smiling, as if everything was under control.
Robbie couldn't believe Oasis had lost.
The Tol'vir are tall and Centaurs- Centaur, with even stronger limbs, making them ideal for running in the desert. They possess incredible endurance, are stronger than Tauren, have tough skin, and are protected from the terrifying magic of Titan-forged.
In a one-on-one duel, the Orcs is no match.
They were cavalrymen who did not need mounts; their four hooves could also serve as weapons.
The soldiers possessed superior individual strength and numbers, were backed by fortified cities, and the desert environment was ideal for the Tol'vir.
The right time, the right place, and the right people.
Robbie scratched his head. How could they possibly lose?
King Felix probably shared the same thought, and said with a smile, "Harrison Jones, my distinguished guest, what are your thoughts on this war?"
Robbie scratched his head, unsure of what to say, and was about to offer some words of encouragement.
Vanessa suddenly remembered something and whispered a few words in Robbie's ear.
"Halls of Origination!"
"What?"
Robbie's expression turned serious:
"I've heard that Thrall, with Brann Bronzebeard's help, is preparing to explore the Halls of Origination of Halls of Origination. If he were to obtain the Titan-forged within, the consequences would be unimaginable."
"Thrall's heart is wicked!" a Priest shouted.
"Brann Bronzebeard die!" a general roared furiously.
The Halls of Origination is an ancient Titans Ruins, a sacred site for the Tol'vir, containing many Titans secrets. The famous Titan-forged, the Forge of Origination, is located deep within the Halls of Origination.
Although everyone present was confident that Thrall would not be able to access the Forge of Origination, after all, even Lei Shen had not been able to do that.
However, with the help of the Guardians of the outer temple of the Halls of Origination, the outcome of this war could very well be reversed.
Felix's expression instantly turned serious, and he said in a measured tone:
"The Halls of Origination concerns the entire Tol'vir, Oasis cannot make a decision on his own. I must inform Ramkahen and Neferset about this matter so we can discuss a solution together."
The three Tol'vir tribes are locked in a protracted civil war, riddled with internal conflicts.
The battle against Thrall will undoubtedly be fraught with undercurrents and countless conspiracies and schemes.
Robbie was starting to understand; Oasis might lose the war.
After the meeting, Robbie watched Felix's retreating figure, lost in thought.
His expression was off.
Thrall was, after all, the nominal Savior of Azeroth. Although he did not lead a large army, the arrival of such a Savior would put immense pressure on any king.
Why did Felix appear so confident?
There must be a secret hidden within him.
Upon returning to his bedchamber, Felix dismissed his servants.
The golden Scepter of the Sun shimmered, and in the dazzling golden light, a face with white hair and beard gradually became clear. Robbie, who was spying with the Eye of C'Thun, was secretly surprised; this was none other than Ra-den, the ancient Titan Keepers.
Mogu and the Tol'vir are Titan-forged, and Ra-den was their leader before the Curse of Flesh was afflicted.
The Curse of Flesh greatly weakened both races, making Ra-den's status almost godlike.
Felix said respectfully, "Honorable Guardian Ra-den, creator of the Tol'vir, things are not looking good. Harrison Jones has publicly exposed Thrall's plan."
Ra-den frowned. "This is really not good news. The original plan was for Thrall to use the secrets of the Halls of Origination to win, but now that the three races have intervened, everything has become complicated."
Felix replied, "Ramkahen and Neferset will never be of one mind. If I interfere, I can guarantee it won't affect Thrall's plans."
Ra-den's expression softened slightly, and he nodded, saying:
"Ramkahen and Neferset probably think the same way; they'll definitely seize the opportunity to cripple each other. Felix, I think you're mentally prepared."
Felix placed his right hand on his chest. "Oasis is prepared for the city to fall; half of its people will perish in this war."
"These sacrifices were all worthwhile." Ra-den said solemnly, "You surely remember who the real enemy is?"
"Lei Shen." Felix's face was filled with hatred.
The Tol'vir have a long-standing feud with Lei Shen. Legendary Lei Shen stole the power of Ra-den Titan Keepers, and created the most glorious era for the Mogu.
Lei Shen, full of confidence, invited his brethren, the Tol'vir, to join the Mogu Empire.
The Tol'vir refused.
Another version of the story is that the Tol'vir feigned agreement, inviting Lei Shen to visit the Forge of Origination, and then used the forge's power to kill Lei Shen.
The truth of history is impossible to know, but the hatred between the two sides was thus sown.
After Lei Shen's resurrection, the Tol'vir were extremely uneasy.
The Forge of Origination killed Lei Shen and turned Uldum into a wasteland; the Tol'vir are now much weaker than before.
Ra-den nodded. "Lei Shen has been resurrected from the dead. I don't know what he's planning, but he must be eyeing the Forge of Origination. With Oasis City falling, Lei Shen will definitely not sit still and will lead his army to seize the Forge of Origination."
Felix said with a half-smile, "Once he leaves Pandaria, Lei Shen's 'Unity of Heaven and Humanity' is useless; he's just a powerful Mogu."
Ra-den solemnly promises:
"If you kill Lei Shen and reclaim my power, you will receive a rich reward. I will heal you from the Curse of Flesh, unify the Tol'vir, conquer the Mogu Empire, and make you the ruler of Uldum and Pandaria."