So that was basically how Zandalar joined the Horde.
Titan's research institute Uldir was now a complete mess. On top of that, the blood worshippers were attacking everywhere and waging guerrilla warfare against the Zandalar authorities, so King Rastakhan desperately needed a powerful outside ally.
The Zandalar Islands had to return to stability. There was no hope in relying on the Zandalari tribe alone, but with the Horde's armies and those greedy adventurers added to the mix, things would naturally be different.
The Horde guys were equally shocked, having been practically slapped in the face by the Zandalari Trolls' flamboyant display of wealth.
Not far off the coast outside Orgrimmar's harbor, Zandalar's Golden Fleet was slowly approaching. Those golden ships gleamed with a light bright enough to blind dogs.
Mother of mercy, were the Zandalari Trolls this rich? Did they have mines at home? Gold mines, even!
As an old friend of the Horde, Princess Talanji once again represented King Rastakhan and the Zandalar authorities as the highest-ranking delegate, arriving in Orgrimmar to attend the ceremony for joining the Horde.
"Welcome once again to the land of the Horde, Her Highness the Princess. I trust that this time, you have brought the good news you promised us."
Thrall strode forward and bowed to Princess Talanji as she disembarked.
"May your blade remain forever sharp, Warchief. But I fear you will be disappointed this time. I have brought not only good news, but bad news as well."
Princess Talanji smiled and nodded.
The ceremony for the Zandalari tribe joining the Horde became Thrall's final achievement before stepping down as Warchief. Once Garrosh took office, he would lead an immensely powerful military coalition.
Furthermore, with the Zandalari tribe joining them, the Horde navy's crippled state was fundamentally transformed. Zandalar's Golden Fleet was