The Guardian Medivh is like the Sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of every Alliance adventurer; no one knows when this sword of destruction will fall and bring devastating disaster.
Yrel succeeded to the position of Prophet of the Draenei and declared war on the Shadowmoon Clan.
The cause is justified and legitimate.
The Shadowmoon Clan's accumulated wealth over hundreds of years—their strange Shaman magic, their stockpiles of various precious ores, exquisite magical artifacts, and Orcs -style artworks—are all invaluable Wealth that attract adventurers from the Alliance.
War brings destruction to the losers, but it is destined to bring Wealth to the victors.
However, not all Alliances dared to disobey Medivh's orders; most Alliance factions adopted a wait-and-see attitude. At this critical moment, the Brotherhood the first to step forward.
The Defias Brotherhood dispatched a large number of skilled fighters, who swept through one Shadowmoon Clan settlement after another.
This was a racial war, showing no mercy. Village after village was destroyed, Orcs were either slaughtered or ruthlessly exiled, and their Wealth was plundered, just as the Shadowmoon Clan had done to the Draenei. In the end, fire burned everything.
It must be said that the Shadowmoon Clan Orcs are far inferior in combat power to the battle-hardened Alliance adventurers. Whether it's organizational discipline, combat skills, or equipment training, they are not on the same level.
Large numbers of Orcs were forced into Bastion of Pain, the last stronghold of the Shadowmoon Clan.
The Defias Brotherhood's spoils have made other factions envious, but they fear Medivh's unpredictable and elusive Guardian, who could strike at any moment. The Brotherhood's gains are enviable, but the risks they bear are also immense.
At this critical moment, Vanessa demonstrated her political acumen by allowing other factions to wage war against the Shadowmoon Clan in the name of the Brotherhood, with the Wealth to be shared with the Brotherhood, of course.
In this way, even if Medivh brings destruction, the Defias Brotherhood bear the consequences.
After all, it would be extremely costly for the Brotherhood wage war against the Shadowmoon Clan on its own, and the Brotherhood couldn't possibly send all its elite troops to Draenor.
If other forces get involved, the Alliance will be in a crushing position, and the Shadowmoon Clan will have no way to resist.
This is a win-win deal, making the adventurers in the Alliance reliable allies because of their shared goal, preventing them from secretly sabotaging each other. It is highly taboo for one person to try to take all the benefits for themselves.
The Alliance made great progress, and with the help of the Draenei, they quickly wiped out the Orcs forces in Shadowmoon Valley.
The biggest problem they face now is Bastion of Pain, a sturdy fortress protected by Magic Shield, which holds thousands of years of Wealth accumulated by the Shadowmoon Clan and imprisons a large number of Draenei prisoners.
Moreover, Ner'zhul's preparations for summoning the Dark Star are becoming increasingly thorough. This is the source of Ner'zhul's confidence in refusing to surrender despite the slaughter of his people. With the Dark Star descending, he will become an Invincible god.
Vanessa's fortress sends large amounts of plundered Wealth to Azeroth every day, transporting it at top speed to exchange for various war-urgent supplies. The Brotherhood's logistics are excellent, after all, it is one of the Alliance's main Legion.
Robbie isn't worried about the Magic Shield of Bastion of Pain. Vanessa swapped Ner'zhul's Shadowmoon Staff of Ten Thousand Souls, and Ner'zhul probably hasn't noticed yet. With Archmage like Kel'Thuzad around, breaking the shield is just around the corner.
Based on in-game experience, you should now visit Ner'zhul's wife, Rulkan, in Exile's Rise to obtain the key to Bastion of Pain and learn the reason for Ner'zhul's fall.
But Robbie always felt that something was off about Rulkan betraying her husband Ner'zhul.
In Robbie's understanding, Orcs have a very low moral standard. What humans consider heinous crimes are normal to Orcs, such as cannibalism or eating the corpses of their own kind.
Moreover, Ner'zhul summoned the Dark Star so that his Shadowmoon Clan could be accepted by the Iron Horde. To say that this was a depraved act would be somewhat illogical.
Exile's Rise, Experiment 335, currently identified as a human mage, is visiting Rulkan of the Shadowmoon Clan with Robbie's childhood friend, Luobo'an.
"Believe me, I am a Prophet, a seer." Experiment 335 winked and said animatedly:
"This is a golden opportunity for us to make a fortune and become famous. As long as we obtain the key to Bastion of Pain and the Shard of Pain, the entire Alliance will look at us with new respect."
Luobo'an, however, was somewhat worried. Looking at the Orcs of the Exile's Rise, he said timidly, "Can we really persuade Rulkan? After all, he is Ner'zhul's wife, and I've heard they have a very good relationship."
"Times have changed." Experiment 335 shook his head, analyzing the situation with great clarity.
"What time is it now? The Draenei are at war with the Shadowmoon Clan, and the Shadowmoon Clan is suffering defeat after defeat, forced to retreat to Bastion of Pain. Rulkan isn't stupid; if she doesn't seize this opportunity to join the Alliance, the entire Shadowmoon Clan is doomed. Rulkan is a smart woman; she knows she must preserve the Shadowmoon Clan's lineage, she just needs an opportunity—someone like us to persuade her. The so-called Ner'zhul's fall is nothing but an excuse."
"That sounds quite reasonable!" Although Luobo'an was timid, he was also an ambitious man. Who wouldn't want to make a fortune and make a name for themselves after going on an adventure?
"I personally met Chief Ner'zhul and even revealed the location of six Earthen Ring Shaman to him, and I managed to escape unscathed. Ner'zhul's wife should be fine, right? She can't be any more ferocious than Ner'zhul, can she?"
The two were not turned away and met Rulkan without any trouble.
Rulkan possessed all the characteristics of Orcs woman: voluptuous and strong, with skin as rough as gravel. Her fangs, while not as sharp as those of male Orcs, were certainly not refined. A piece of vegetable remained on one of her teeth. Most unbearable of all was her strong body odor, which was almost suffocating. It was said to be the most popular smell among Orcs.
"Adventurers of the Alliance, I am Rulkan, Ner'zhul's wife. I have severed ties with Ner'zhul, and I hope you have not brought war." Rulkan was somewhat timid, fearing that she would be slaughtered like the other Orcs villages in Shadowmoon Valley. She believed that these two were merely messengers, and that a large group of people must be following behind them.
Experiment 335, oblivious to Rulkan's unusual expression, continued eloquently, "Respected Rulkan, I believe you are well aware of the current situation. Faced with the overwhelming power of the Alliance, the Shadowmoon Clan is in grave danger. I think you understand your predicament. We need the key to Bastion of Pain."
Rulkan looked at the two humans, hesitated for a moment, and then deliberately said:
"To be honest, I look down on Ner'zhul's actions, you know that! In the eyes of us Orcs, compromising with the Iron Horde is a sign of spinelessness. We don't need to change ourselves for the Iron Horde; we must follow our traditions. Your Alliance is very powerful, but don't forget, Draenor still has the Iron Horde, Azeroth has Orcs's Thrall Horde. If you want to force our Shadowmoon Clan to submit, I think you've picked the wrong person."
This was a deliberate test by Rulkan. If Experiment 335 immediately slammed his fist on the table and summoned a large number of adventurers, Rulkan would immediately back down and surrender.
The saying "Orcs will never be slaves" is just a slogan used when they are in power; it should not be taken seriously.
Unexpectedly, Experiment 335 was taken aback by Rulkan's domineering presence.