Chapter Summaries

Boss Hu was pulled into a living scroll created by the August Celestials, where he met Flower Birds Wind Moon and learned about her abilities. After he distractedly dismissed her healing demonstration, she angrily sent him back to the floating island with the pigs she had created.

• Boss Hu vanished from the floating island after a scroll bearing his Eye of Truth insignia drew him inside.
• Boss Hu explored the scroll’s painted Pandaria landscapes and met Flower Birds Wind Moon, who explained that the August Celestials had created her.
• Boss Hu accepted Flower Birds Wind Moon as his subordinate and promised to respect her as a living being rather than an object.
• Flower Birds Wind Moon demonstrated that she could create small animals and heal their injuries, though one pig died during the test.
• Flower Birds Wind Moon grew angry when Boss Hu barely paid attention to her demonstration and threw him and the pigs back onto the floating island.
• Boss Hu eyed the pigs and wondered whether to steam or fry them.

Garrosh Hellscream led the Mag'har defense of Karabor while the Lordaeron soldiers at Honor Hold clung to memories of home amid the Legion's assault. The Burning Legion gathered at the Dark Portal but could not destroy it, while its forces pressed Illidan's stronghold and time ran short.

• Garrosh Hellscream rallied the Mag'har Orcs to repair Karabor's defenses after repelling another demon attack, while worrying about his missing father and the Horde's fate.
• Garrosh went to see Grandmother Geyan'ya, the elder he trusted and obeyed above others.
• Lordaeron soldiers at Honor Hold traded stories about their hometowns and families as they endured the demon siege.
• Illidan's Fel Orcs resisted the Legion's assault from Hellfire Citadel while the imprisoned Magtheridon laughed and predicted the Legion's victory.
• The Legion's high-ranking demons failed to damage the Dark Portal, despite exhausting their methods, and had little time left.

Boss Hu led the Azeroth Allied Forces through the Dark Portal to invade Outland and confront the Burning Legion. The allies secured the area around the gate, established two-way portals, and drove the demons into retreat toward Kil'jaeden's Throne.

• Boss Hu warned the allied army that the Burning Legion threatened Outland and Azeroth, then rallied them to charge through the Dark Portal.
• Boss Hu crossed first and opened a larger spatial passage for the Night Empire's floating island as King Saurfang led the Horde into Outland.
• Grand Marshal Windsock led the Alliance through the gate while the Black Dragon Riders took to the skies and Draenei technicians built a temporary portal.
• A Great Warlord led a flood of green-skinned Orcs into Hellfire Peninsula, where they overwhelmed a Demonic Forges camp despite heavy casualties.
• The allies secured the Dark Portal and established two-way portals, forcing the Burning Legion to retreat toward Kil'jaeden's Throne.

Yrel, Turalyon, and Nazgrel’s forces entered Outland and began fighting across the Path of Glory while the Alliance, Horde, and other armies established themselves around the Dark Portal. Boss Hu assessed the growing battle and prepared a plan, just as the Fel warship Hammer of Argus approached.

• Yrel led the Ogri'la Guard down toward the Path of Glory, and Turalyon and Tu'ranni looked upon the Draenei bones that paved it.
• Nazgrel apologized to Turalyon for the Old Horde’s crimes and offered New Horde support; Horde warriors joined the Dawnlight Draenei in attacking the Path of Glory.
• Griffin Riders from Honor Hold arrived at the Dark Portal and asked about Lordaeron and Arthas, but Marshal Windsock deferred his explanation and sent them back to report.
• The Night Elf Border Guard and Crusaders began disembarking from a floating fortress to attack Kil'jaeden's Throne, while Kazzak and Zakuun's demons advanced toward Hellfire Citadel.
• Dragonmaw Skybreakers warned Boss Hu that Illidan was fighting the Legion in Shadowmoon Valley, and Boss Hu studied a map of Outland before a Fel warship called the Hammer of Argus appeared.

As Azeroth remained mostly peaceful, a worgen outbreak plunged the isolated Gilneas Kingdom into panic, while Ashvane-backed pirates intensified attacks on Theramore. Aegwynn urged Jaina to face Kul Tiras’s hostility and led her to confront the pirates at Freehold.

• The worgen reappeared across Gilneas, spreading their infection through bites as the kingdom built walls and found itself without outside aid.
• Theramore and the Ashvane Trading Company’s fleet clashed at sea, ending in a draw and sharpening tensions between Theramore and Kul Tiras.
• Pirates from Freehold began repeatedly attacking Theramore’s convoys, puzzling Jaina.
• Aegwynn told Jaina that someone was manipulating the pirates and opposing Jaina’s claim to Kul Tiras, then urged her to make amends for past mistakes.
• Aegwynn set out to crush the pirates and seize their fleet, and Jaina joined her.

Jaina and Aegwynn crushed a pirate blockade of Theramore and uncovered a possible link between the Iron Tide Gang and the Ashvane Trading Company, though the sole captured officer died before she could provide evidence. Elsewhere, Elisande handled the Night Empire’s affairs while Sarodar was away, and Ironforge’s three dwarf clans argued over their growing share of Molten Core.

• Jaina and Aegwynn boarded the Iron Tide Gang’s fleet, while Theramore’s army seized the ships and accepted pirate surrenders.
• Jaina captured an Ashvane Trading Company officer, but the woman slit her own throat before she could be questioned.
• Aegwynn warned Jaina that without evidence she should focus on developing Theramore and building its fleet.
• Elisande ordered an inquiry into a clash between the Origin Night Court Elves and Prophet Velen’s Draenei, then reassured Elune that Sarodar would return with interesting things.
• Magni let the Bronzebeard, Dark Iron, and Wildhammer representatives argue over a proposed tavern while considering Ironforge’s profits from the Outland invasion.
• The Dark Iron Dwarves continued moving to Ironforge and mining Molten Core, while the Bronzebeard and Wildhammer Dwarves claimed shares of its resources.

Onyxia, Oscar, Deathwing, and Kel'Thuzad each settled into their comfortable routines in the Old World. The chapter left Azeroth's powerful figures occupied with torture, experiments, and pampering Mr. Bigglesworth.

• Onyxia enjoyed torturing a defiant noble in her estate's dungeon and dismissed the idea of traveling to Outland.
• Oscar forced Dark Witch Farina to swear loyalty and warned her against scheming, while telling her to return Noth's love.
• Alexstrasza repeatedly interrupted Deathwing's experiments and urged him to seek healing, prompting him to plan another move.
• Kel'Thuzad called Mr. Bigglesworth to eat fresh North Sea Ray at his floating fortress in Northrend.

Boss Hu captured the Fel warship Hammer of Argus and ordered its technology studied, while the Burning Legion regrouped after losing contact with it. In Shattrath, Khadgar and Naaru Adal debated whether the Azeroth Allied Forces and Titan Sarodar could become allies, leaving Adal wary and uncertain.

• Boss Hu dragged the Hammer of Argus down with divine chains, and Lord Zakuun's troops captured its demon engineers and technicians.
• Boss Hu discovered Argus's coordinates on the warship's holographic display and ordered the vessel taken to Kalimdor for the Crusaders and Blackrock Syndicate to study.
• Boss Hu instructed Lord Zakuun to recruit the captured technical demons without abusing them.
• The Burning Legion, believing the Hammer of Argus had been destroyed, consolidated its forces across key regions of Outland.
• Khadgar proposed that the Azeroth Allied Forces could become allies, but Naaru Adal told him to wait until Prophet Velen's Draenei reached Shattrath and questioned what he knew about Titan Sarodar.

Kil'jaeden worried over whether to keep attacking the Dark Portal after Titan Sarodar arrived in Outland, while Illidan and Maiev discussed their future in Shadowmoon Valley and Illidan's lingering love for Tyrande. Maiev hoped to return to Azeroth, but Illidan said he would remain in Outland and keep the Black Temple as his home.

• Kil'jaeden weighed whether the Burning Legion should withdraw from Outland or continue attacking the Dark Portal after Sarodar's forces arrived.
• Maiev asked Illidan whether they should join the allied advance or stay in Shadowmoon Valley, and Illidan insisted they defend the Black Temple.
• Maiev admitted she missed Azeroth, and Illidan said she would return while he remained in Outland to lead the Illidari.
• Maiev suggested Illidan was avoiding the sight of Malfurion and Tyrande together, and Illidan stayed silent.
• Illidan confessed that Tyrande had been the light in his heart but did not belong to him, and Maiev urged him to discard her preserved flower.

The Extermination Order advanced toward building the Death Star, or Light of the Empire, and developed a Night Empire mothership design. Meanwhile, Alleria and the Ghost Rangers began exterminating the naga along Ashenvale’s coast, leaving Blackfathom Deeps engulfed in divine flames.

• Researchers used the Fel warship and Exodar as references, and the Death Star prototype was approved for construction on Sarodar as the Light of the Empire.
• The Death Star project inspired a Night Empire mothership design with a planet-destroying cannon and a throne for the Eternal Night God-Emperor.
• Ghost Rangers used energy rifles to kill naga in Ashenvale while Alleria observed.
• Alleria modified Thori'dal, Fury of the Stars, and guided the Ael Crystal’s Light of Judgment onto the naga emerging from Blackfathom Deeps.
• Alleria led the Ghost Rangers toward another naga gathering place after the divine flames burned into Blackfathom Deeps.

With the Burning Legion temporarily withdrawn, the Azeroth Allied Forces divided across Outland to secure territory, recover resources, and pursue their own objectives. Boss Hu brought Turalyon to the Black Temple to discuss Illidan and Maiev’s future, while the Holy Light Legion’s fate remained undecided.

• The Burning Legion withdrew into its Demonic Forges, while the Azeroth Allied Forces split up to explore and plunder Outland.
• The New Horde established Thrallmar across the Path of Glory from Honor Hold, and the Draenei, Blood Elves, Goblins, and Black Hand Council advanced toward their own objectives.
• Countess Liadrin left Dawn Knights at Eagle Sentry and led the Blood Elf Knights toward Netherstorm to investigate the ethereals’ Mana Forges.
• King Saurfang led the main Horde forces toward Nagrand, while Grom Hellscream set out with Black Dragon Riders to find Garrosh and Kargath Bladefist continued hunting demons.
• Boss Hu took Turalyon to the Black Temple to discuss Illidan and Maiev’s future, while he continued considering how to deal with the Holy Light Legion.

Boss Hu viewed the Eastern Kingdoms’ Holy Light faith as distinct from the naaru-centered Draenei doctrine. In Outland, Danath told the expeditionary force that their homelands had fallen, while Garrosh welcomed the returning New Horde to Nagrand.

• Boss Hu distinguished the localized Holy Light faith of Azeroth from the Draenei belief that the naaru embodied the Holy Light.
• Windsock told Danath Trollbane that Lordaeron had been destroyed, Princess Cariath and Prince Thoras were resisting elsewhere, and Turalyon had left to fight the Burning Legion.
• Danath informed the soldiers at Honor Hold of the destruction of their homelands and let them choose whether to remain in Outland, return home, or join the Alliance.
• The Alliance took over Honor Hold’s defenses as the Lordaeron Expeditionary Force considered its future.
• Garrosh learned that the New Horde had returned to Nagrand and rode out to welcome its forces.

The Horde army arrived at Karabor, where King Saurfang and the Mag'har Orcs awaited Thrall and Durotan. Thrall met Garrosh and reassured him that his father, Grom Hellscream, was a hero.

• Grandmother Geya'an spoke with King Saurfang about Durotan, Thrall, and the Mag'har Clan's future.
• Durotan, Draka, Thrall, and Taresa rode with the Horde army toward Karabor as Durotan welcomed Taresa and explained his people's homeland.
• Garrosh watched the approaching Horde army and vowed to serve the Horde.
• Durotan rushed to see Grandmother Geya'an, while Thrall greeted Garrosh and promised to show him images of Grom's heroic deeds.
• Garrosh thanked Thrall and acknowledged him as a Warchief worthy of respect.

Garrosh learned that the Horde had changed and chose to join the New Horde, despite disagreeing with his father Grom’s allegiance to Titan Sarodar and the Iron Horde. Grom departed for Hellfire Peninsula, leaving Garrosh in Saurfang and Thrall’s care.

• King Saurfang explained the Horde’s history to Garrosh, who raged when he learned that Grom and Kargath Bladefist had become Death Knights.
• Saurfang told Garrosh that he could choose between the New Horde and the Iron Horde, and Garrosh later chose the New Horde.
• Garrosh reunited with Grom but rejected his reasons for serving Titan Sarodar and accused him of putting the Horde second.
• Garrosh decided to prove his father wrong, believing Grom and Kargath had been brainwashed by the Titan.
• Saurfang reassured Grom that the New Horde would guide Garrosh as Grom left Karabor for Hellfire Peninsula with the Black Dragon Riders.

Boss Hu toured Black Temple with Illidan and Maiev, offered to investigate the Broken’s devolution, and ordered Vashj’s naga to withdraw from Zangarmarsh so druids could restore its ecosystem. Meanwhile, Liadrin’s Blood Knights negotiated with the Ethereals in Netherstorm while Azeroth’s factions eyed the Naaru’s ships, leaving their plans to acquire the vessels unresolved.

• Tu'ranni was shocked to meet Akama the Broken, who explained that he had survived in this timeline after Akama had died fighting the Fel Orcs in hers.
• Boss Hu promised to examine the Broken’s devolution and said he might be able to restore them, prompting Akama to pledge the Broken’s support to Illidan and the Night Empire.
• Boss Hu told Illidan that Vashj and her naga could leave Zangarmarsh so druids could take over and stabilize the region’s ecosystem.
• Liadrin arrived in Netherstorm and surveyed the Naaru’s Crystal Fortress fleet while the Blood Elves negotiated with the Ethereals for Mana Forge improvements.
• The chapter revealed that the Blood Elves, Boss Hu, and the New Horde were all interested in acquiring the Naaru ships, by force if necessary.

Saurfang and Koltira led the Forsaken assault on the Scarlet Monastery, where Dark Lord Mograine joined them to confront his son Renault. After the Scarlet Crusade was destroyed and Renault killed, its surviving forces fled north, leaving the Western Plaguelands contested by the Forsaken and the Argent Dawn.

• Saurfang and Koltira led the Forsaken army through the Scarlet Monastery’s defenses and forced the Scarlet Crusade back to the Scarlet Cathedral.
• Dark Lord Mograine arrived and agreed that the Forsaken could claim Whitemane’s body, while Renault would be killed without an intact corpse.
• Saurfang killed Whitemane, and Mograine dismembered Renault before the Forsaken gathered his remains to make abominations.
• Balnazzar fled north with the Scarlet Crusade after Renault’s death, while the Argent Dawn and Scarlet Vanguard occupied Fireside Valley and the Forsaken took Andorhal.
• The Forsaken and the Argent Dawn began fighting over the power vacuum in the Western Plaguelands.

Illidan and Maiev argued over whether she should leave Outland, while Boss Hu teased them about becoming a couple. Meanwhile, the battle for Hellfire Peninsula intensified, and Gruul arrived with his Magnaron sons, prompting Soulgrinder Skugrok to challenge his father.

• Illidan asked Boss Hu to send Maiev back to Azeroth, claiming Outland was too dangerous for her, but Maiev insisted on staying to watch him.
• Boss Hu left Maiev’s fate to her and teased Illidan that they might fall in love; Illidan then wondered whether he had developed feelings for Maiev despite still insisting he loved Tyrande.
• Turalyon pulled Maiev aside to ask about her feelings for Illidan, while Maiev denied liking him unconvincingly.
• The Night Elf Border Guard and Crusaders surrounded the demons at Kil’jaeden’s Throne as demons tried to send reinforcements, and the Iron Horde attacked Demonic Forges across Hellfire Peninsula.
• A second Demonic energy mech activated at Doomfall and marched into Hellfire Peninsula, further escalating the conflict.
• Gruul emerged from the portal with his Magnaron sons, and Soulgrinder Skugrok confronted him despite their alliance.

Boss Hu uncovered a half-summoned Old God in Shadowmoon Valley, and the Burning Legion helped secure the site while he returned to Azeroth to find arakkoa scholars. As demons and Shattrath forces gathered around the excavation, the factions held their fire, waiting to see what would happen next.

• Boss Hu discovered an Old God buried in Shadowmoon Valley and used his Titan projection to dig it out while factions across Outland watched.
• Kil'jaeden sent two Fel warships to support Boss Hu, and the Burning Legion temporarily cooperated with him against the Old God.
• Boss Hu uncovered the Old God's body and realized an interrupted arakkoa summoning ritual had left it trapped between worlds.
• Boss Hu ordered the Burning Legion to guard the excavation while he returned to Azeroth to bring arakkoa scholars to interpret the runes and resume the ritual.
• The Burning Legion deployed demons and Sorrow Spires around the site, and observation groups refrained from attacking as more demons and Shattrath forces led by K'ril arrived.

Boss Hu returned to the Old Gods excavation site and negotiated with Kil'jaeden, who tried to persuade him to join Sargeras. The two agreed to cooperate temporarily against the Void, and Boss Hu prepared to summon the Old God so he could destroy it.

• K'ril explained to Khadgar that the Burning Legion and the other factions shared the Void Lords and Old Gods as enemies.
• Kil'jaeden appeared as a projection and examined the Old God in the excavation pit while the factions waited.
• Boss Hu returned, rejected Kil'jaeden's offer to join Sargeras, and agreed to temporary cooperation against their common enemy.
• Kil'jaeden asked Boss Hu to return the Eredar he had enslaved, but Boss Hu refused and agreed with Kil'jaeden's criticism of the naaru.
• Boss Hu ordered the summoning ritual restarted so the Old God could emerge before it parasitized a planet and be destroyed.

Boss Hu’s Titan projection led the Burning Legion and Shattrath forces against the Faceless Ones while he battled the newly arrived Old God. He destroyed the creature before it could parasitize Outland, leaving Kil'jaeden wondering whether Sarodar might share more with the Legion than expected.

• Boss Hu resumed the Old God summoning ritual, and Kil'jaeden ordered the Burning Legion to prepare for battle as Shattrath’s forces joined them.
• The Old God’s arrival unleashed hordes of Faceless Ones, which the Legion’s warships and Infernals and Khadgar’s army and Khil'ri attacked.
• The Old God’s whispers afflicted mortal soldiers until Boss Hu’s Titan projection shielded them with divine power.
• Boss Hu seized the Old God and beat it while Azeroth's Vengeance cut through its tentacles.
• Boss Hu drove Azeroth's Vengeance into the Old God and destroyed it with Dawn's Light and Fel Energy, causing the Faceless Ones to falter.
• Kil'jaeden watched the Old God fall and speculated that Sarodar might have more in common with the Burning Legion than he had expected.