Chapter Summaries

Zandalar joined the Horde, strengthening its navy as the Alliance scrambled to counter the new balance of power. The Alliance launched a military expedition to Kul Tiras to force the kingdom to accept Jaina’s return, while the Horde watched from the sidelines.

• Princess Talanji arrived in Orgrimmar and told Thrall that she had brought both good and bad news before Zandalar joined the Horde.
• The Golden Fleet transformed the Horde’s naval strength, prompting King Varian and the Alliance to seek a way to counter it through Kul Tiras.
• The Alliance and Ashvane family waged a propaganda campaign over Jaina’s return, while Theramore’s fleet attacked Ashvane vessels around Kul Tiras.
• Kul Tiras rejected the Horde’s offer of help, leaving the Horde without a reason to intervene.
• After consulting Sarodar about the timeline, the Alliance sent a fleet and military forces toward Kul Tiras to support Jaina and compel the kingdom to join the Alliance.

Jaina’s united fleet prepared to assault Daelin’s Gate as she sought to reclaim Kul Tiras, while the Horde landed in Zandalar to restore order and clear the way toward Uldir. The chapter left the Horde establishing control in Vol'dun as the vulpera cautiously watched their new orcish allies.

• Jaina ordered her fleet to prepare for a forced assault on Daelin’s Gate, the maritime gateway to Kul Tiras’s capital.
• The chapter described the divided loyalties of Kul Tiras’s lords, with Lord Stormsong staying out of the war and Lord Waycrest focused on the Witch's Coven.
• At God-King Rastakhan’s invitation, the Horde fleet landed in Zandalar to help stabilize the kingdom and prepare to clear the area around Uldir.
• Orc wolf riders and ogre infantry defeated the Akunai cultists in Vol'dun, who then served as guides for the Horde peacekeeping army.
• The Horde recognized the vulpera’s autonomy, and the vulpera chose to observe the Horde while wondering why its orcs came in so many colors.

As the Alliance fleet advanced on Port of Boralus, Kul Tiras's lords and people rallied behind Jaina, leaving Katherine and the Ashvane family isolated. Prycia fled the city, and Jaina entered Port of Boralus without a fight.

• After Daelin's Gate fell, Lord Stormsong offered Stonetalon Valley's surrender to Jaina.
• Lord Waycrest and his family declared support for Jaina and the Proudmoore family, leaving the Ashvane family politically isolated.
• Aegwynn's backing and fear of the advancing forces strengthened Jaina's support among Kul Tiras's people and nobles.
• Prycia abandoned Katherine and fled Port of Boralus before the allied siege began.
• The Proudmoore army opened the city gates, and Jaina entered Port of Boralus as people watched from the streets.

Jaina took power from Katherine and brought Kul Tiras into the Alliance, restoring the balance between the Alliance and Horde. The two newly allied island nations were soon drawn into open conflict as both factions launched operations across Kul Tiras and Zandalar.

• Jaina led the Alliance army to Boralus, where Katherine recognized Prycia's manipulation and agreed to step down.
• Katherine abdicated, and Jaina became Admiral with the support of Lord Stormsong and Lord Waycrest; the hunt for Prycia and the Ashvane remnants continued.
• After consulting Aegwynn, Jaina accepted the Alliance's invitation and opened Kul Tiras to the other member states.
• Kul Tiras joined the Alliance while Zandalar joined the Horde, and their fleets began clashing across the sea.
• The Alliance's Seventh Legion landed in Vol'dun and joined local snakefolk against the Vulpin and Horde forces.
• The Horde's Glory Legion landed in Tiragarde Sound, aiding Ashvane troops and the Iron Tide Gang as war spread across both island nations.

As the two timelines began merging, the Alliance, Horde, and Night Empire prepared for a possible threat while Thrall prepared to step down as Warchief. In Pandaria, Xuen feared the mist would intensify with the fusion, so Shaohao ordered the dynasty’s forces to attack the Mogu’shan Vaults.

• The two island nations ended their clash as the timelines began to fuse, and the World of Azeroth from the opposing timeline appeared in the sky.
• Deathwing returned through the Dark Portal, realized his other self had avoided being merged, and circled above the Eastern Kingdoms while waiting.
• Thrall reflected on leaving the Warchief’s position after Garrosh defeated him and secured the succession.
• Xuen warned Shaohao that the timeline fusion might strengthen the mist surrounding Pandaria and make returning to the world impossible.
• Shaohao sent the Pandaren army and Cloud Serpent Riders toward the Mogu’shan Vaults, with the August Celestials joining the coming battle.

As the timelines began merging, the Bilgewater Cartel officially joined the Horde just before Deathwing and the Twilight Dragon Legion descended from the dissolving alternate Azeroth. Lord Wing confronted his counterpart, and their clash sent devastating waves toward Kezan, forcing the goblins to flee.

• Gazlowe signed the Bilgewater Cartel’s formal agreement to join the Horde.
• The predetermined-destiny Azeroth began dissolving into energy motes as the timeline merger started.
• The corrupted Deathwing and Onyxian led the Twilight Dragon Legion down from the sky.
• Lord Wing confronted his counterpart and charged into battle, with the two Deathwings colliding.
• The battle’s shockwaves raised enormous tsunamis, and Kezan’s goblins began evacuating toward the harbor.

As the timelines fused and disasters spread across Azeroth, Boss Hu approved aid and repairs while the world’s cities and defenses were thrown into chaos. Over the Endless Sea, a damaged Alliance airship aimed for a giant turtle island, then crashed near the Misty Isle monastery.

• Boss Hu approved disaster relief and supplies for the Draenei, orcs, Quel'Thalas, and Theramore as Alleria reported that her fusion with her other self had gone smoothly.
• Elisande and Tyrande directed rebuilding work in Suramar and Darnassus, while Boss Hu approved an expensive reconstruction of the Night Elf Great Wall.
• Elune warned Boss Hu about tsunamis and earthquakes, and he assured her that the disasters would not become catastrophic while the two Deathwings fought.
• Admiral Rogers and Nazgrel argued aboard the damaged Skybreaker before spotting an island-sized turtle and steering the airship toward its shell for a forced landing.
• Ji* Firepaw watched Aysa* Cloudsinger at the Temple of the Five Dawns when the Skybreaker crashed nearby, shaking the Misty Isle.

After the Twin Dragon Meeting, Deathwing and the Twilight Dragon Legion retreated toward Northrend to begin the Twilight Judgment, with Lord Wing pursuing them. Meanwhile, the merged timelines left cities across the world coping with expanded territories and sudden damage, and Stormwind, Ironforge, and Gnomeregan struggled with their new problems.

• Deathwing and the Twilight Dragon Legion withdrew toward Wyrmrest Temple, while Lord Wing chased them, still determined to kill his other self.
• Varian inspected Stormwind City's ruined and altered districts, ordered the extra statues removed, and refused to prioritize repairs to Onyxia's damaged estate.
• Onyxia ignored Varian's orders, transformed into a dragon, and settled atop Stormwind Keep until her estate was repaired, while Anduin tried to persuade her to leave.
• Magni Bronzebeard let the Council of the Three Hammers argue over how to use Ironforge's newly expanded land as Moira rested.
• Mekkatorque ordered Gnomeregan's newly appeared areas quarantined after the leper plague returned with the timeline merger.

Tsunamis and earthquakes damaged coastal regions across Azeroth, while Thrall prepared to leave Orgrimmar to confront their source at the Maelstrom. In Duskwood, Medan met Medivh and Meryl and revealed that he was the son of Medivh and Garona from another timeline.

• Runestone defenses protected Theramore and Quel'Thalas from the tsunamis, though their mages were exhausted and their harbor docks were destroyed.
• The tsunami devastated Durotar and the Great Barrens, and King Saurfang pulled Durotan away from reporters while promising compensation for his lost boars.
• Thrall prepared to leave Orgrimmar with the Earth Ring to calm the Maelstrom, while the Night Elves and Highborne repaired damage and turned the Blade of the Dominator into a landmark.
• Medan arrived at Meryl Winterstorm's cabin in Duskwood and encountered Meryl and Medivh.
• Medan revealed he was Medivh and Garona's son from another timeline, leaving Medivh stunned and questioning how he could have fathered him.

Medivh, Meryl Winterwind, and Moroes showed Medan a rebuilt Karazhan and explained that their timeline differed greatly from his. As global disasters from the timeline fusion unfolded, Medan watched relief efforts and heard that Deathwing was heading toward Northrend.

• Medan arrived in Deadwind Pass and was astonished that the towns around Karazhan had been rebuilt despite the region’s bleak condition.
• Medivh and Meryl Winterwind brought Medan into Karazhan, where Moroes served lunch and Medivh promised to explain their timeline’s differences.
• Medivh and Meryl watched news of worldwide flooding, disaster relief, and the damage the timeline fusion had caused.
• Aethelred and the stars criticized the lack of preparation, while Goblins lamented their financial losses from disrupted trade and expanding regions.
• Reporters announced that Deathwing was heading toward Wyrmrest Temple, and Boss Hu dismissed their questions before handing the interview to Queen Azshara.

Medan learned that his timeline had been absorbed into one where a Titan lived and the Burning Legion had made peace with Azeroth, while Medivh and Meryl decided to keep him in Karazhan Tower and contact Sarodar and Aegwynn. Elsewhere, the Skybreaker crashed on Misty Isle, where Admiral Rogers and Nazgrel faced attacking Lizardmen as Pandaren scouts prepared to investigate the crash.

• Medan explained his Sargeras bloodline and his connection to another Meryl Winterwind, astonishing Medivh and Meryl.
• Meryl ordered Medan to remain in Karazhan Tower while he contacted Sarodar and summoned Aegwynn; Medivh said Aegwynn was in Kul Tiras helping Jaina.
• Meryl asked Medan to list any other survivors of the timeline fusion, and Medan agreed.
• Admiral Rogers woke Nazgrel after the Skybreaker crashed on Misty Isle, and they spotted Lizardmen approaching through the forest.
• Rogers sent Nazgrel's warriors to hold off the Lizardmen while she organized the musketeers and sought help from the locals.
• Master Shang Xi sent Aysa and Ji by hot-air balloon to investigate the crash after Shenzhenzi felt pain.

Medan was accepted into Karazhan and told to live with Medivh, while Aegwynn treated him as her grandson. When Medan urged them to investigate the Old Gods, Medivh explained that the current timeline’s Titans had the situation under control and that its N'Zoth intended to stay out of trouble.

• Boss Hu approved Medan staying at Karazhan to assist Meryl and Medivh.
• Aegwynn confirmed that Medan was Medivh’s offspring and instructed him to spend time with his father in Karazhan.
• Medan warned Aegwynn and Medivh to investigate the Old Gods, fearing they might have escaped the timeline’s fusion.
• Medivh said Cthulhu and Yogg-Saron were contained, while N'Zoth was the only Old God running free, and identified Argus and Azeroth as additional Titans.
• The current timeline’s N'Zoth chose to avoid major schemes and leave the other N'Zoth to pursue Twilight Judgment alone.

C'Thun and Yogg-Saron confronted alternate versions of themselves after arriving in the unfamiliar timeline, while Pandaria’s war over the Mogu'shan Vaults revived Sha demons. The Shaohao Dynasty pressed its attack to claim the Nalak'sha Engine and contain the growing threat.

• C'Thun burrowed beneath the Temple of An'qiraj and encountered another Old God occupying his place.
• Yogg-Saron met an alternate version of himself in Ulduar and welcomed him as nourishment.
• Ji Firepaw and Aysa Cloudsinger spotted the wrecked Skybreaker and besieged survivor camps from their balloon, then hurried to alert the Temple of the Five Dawns.
• General Rogers and Warlord Nazgrel continued directing their forces against the Lizardmen while arguing over what to do about each other afterward.
• The Shaohao Dynasty, aided by the Cao Mogu and the August Celestials, fought the Mogu over the Mogu'shan Vaults as war revived Sha demons across Kun-Lai Summit.
• The Rage of Sha appeared near the Great Wall, drove residents to evacuate, and continued creating Sha demons as the Pandaren intensified their assault for the Nalak'sha Engine.

As the battle at Wyrmrest Temple raged, Lord Wing pursued the predetermined fate Deathwing toward the Maelstrom while rebuffing N'Zoth's attempt to corrupt him. At the Caverns of Time, Nozdormu agreed to admit the Infinite Dragons as a probationary sixth Dragon Legion, and Mdozno departed to join the fight.

• The Twilight Dragon Legion and corrupted elemental creatures attacked Wyrmrest Temple as N'Zoth rooted beneath Dragonblight and Deathwing escaped toward the Maelstrom.
• Lord Wing arrived, learned from Alexstrasza that the predetermined fate Deathwing was heading for the Maelstrom, and took off after him.
• N'Zoth tried to corrupt Lord Wing, who angrily rejected its whispers and insulted it.
• Mdozno asked Nozdormu to let the Infinite Dragons join Wyrmrest Temple as the sixth Dragon Legion in exchange for their help in the battle.
• Nozdormu approved their membership under a probationary period, and Mdozno left for Wyrmrest Temple.

In Mo'aki Harbor, Argus confronted his doubts about the Pantheon's rigid ideals and found meaning in protecting mortal life. When N'Zoth's forces attacked Dragonblight, Argus shielded the town and went to deliver the Pantheon's judgment.

• Boss Hu told Elisande that Argus was in Dragonblight and predicted N'Zoth would face him.
• Argus returned to Mo'aki Harbor with the missing Murloc cubs and reflected on how mortal life had changed his view of Order.
• N'Zoth's tentacles erupted from the ground as dragons fought in the sky, and the people of Mo'aki Harbor prepared to flee.
• Argus raised a golden shield over the harbor, revealed himself as a Titan, and urged the people to stay.
• Argus set out with his broken sword to confront N'Zoth, declaring that the Pantheon had delivered its final judgment.

At Wyrmrest Temple, Avenger Argus joined the battle against N'Zoth, while the Dragons and newly arrived Infinite Dragons pushed the Twilight Dragon Legion toward defeat. The chapter ended with Onyxian preparing to unleash his suicidal Twilight Domain over Dragonblight.

• Avenger Argus recognized N'Zoth and attacked him with Taeshalach, burning away his tentacles and restoring polluted ground.
• The Dragons rallied and attacked the Twilight Dragon Legion as Argus fought N'Zoth.
• Large numbers of Infinite Dragons arrived and joined the battle, brutally assaulting the Twilight Dragons with their time-warping powers.
• Argus continued striking N'Zoth while grumbling about the disruption to his daily life and the harm to the Murloc cubs of Mo'aki Harbor.
• Onyxian roared that the world would become scorched earth and began filling the skies over Dragonblight with Twilight energy as he activated his suicidal Twilight Domain.

Lord Wing confronted Deathwing from the predetermined fate timeline above the Maelstrom while Thrall and the Earth Ring struggled to calm the elements. After Boss Hu reminded him to use his new weapons, Lord Wing unleashed a barrage and a massive cannon blast, leaving the battle ongoing as Boss Hu demanded another shot.

• Thrall and the Earth Ring worked to pacify the raging elements at the Maelstrom as Deathwing from the predetermined fate timeline arrived and declared his intent to destroy Azeroth.
• Lord Wing attacked his counterpart with a Twilight Ray and molten dragon breath, and the two Deathwings fought above the Maelstrom.
• Boss Hu appeared on a nearby reef and reminded Lord Wing to use the weapons installed in his armor.
• Lord Wing activated his thrusters and fired a barrage of Energy Rays at Deathwing from the predetermined fate timeline.
• Lord Wing struck Deathwing with his chin-mounted main cannon, setting him ablaze, while Boss Hu urged Lord Wing to fire again.

Onyxian's Twilight domain collapsed as the Dragon Aspects and their allies survived his final assault, while Avenger Argus defeated the invading N'Zoth. The local N'Zoth secretly withdrew before he could be discovered, choosing survival over the Void's cause.

• Onyxian's unstable body collapsed under his Twilight power as the Dragon Aspects, Bronze Dragons, and Infinite Dragons defended Wyrmrest Temple and accelerated his demise.
• The remaining Twilight Dragons lost their chance to breach Wyrmrest Temple after Onyxian fell.
• Avenger Argus overwhelmed the invading N'Zoth, whose failure to take root in Azeroth left him vulnerable to the Titan's attacks.
• The local N'Zoth watched his counterpart's defeat and fled before Argus could discover him.

Lord Wing defeated Deathwing of the destined timeline with his modified armor while Boss Hu restrained the fight and urged Thrall to calm the Maelstrom. In Gilneas, a Worgen plague and a split over King Genn Greymane’s transformation sparked a three-sided civil war, bringing the isolated kingdom back into contact with the world.

• Lord Wing battered Deathwing of the destined timeline with his transformed armor, severed his hind leg, and began to devour it.
• Boss Hu bound Deathwing of the destined timeline with Dawn Divine Power, then allowed Lord Wing to kill and take the defeated dragon away.
• Boss Hu encouraged Thrall to calm the Maelstrom, and Thrall pledged that the Earth Ring would fulfill its duty.
• Gilneas developed a potion that restored sanity to some Worgen, and King Genn Greymane became a rational Worgen who could switch between human and Worgen forms.
• Lord Godfrey rejected the Worgen king, declared independence from the Greymane royal family, and began a rebellion.
• Rational Worgen, wild Worgen, and Lord Godfrey’s rebels fought across Gilneas as the kingdom re-entered the world.

Gilneas reopened to the world as King Genn Greymane and Lord Godfrey sought foreign support amid the Worgen conflict. The Night Empire sent a legion and druids to search for the Moon God's Scythe, strengthening Genn’s claim to rule while Godfrey’s rebellion faced growing isolation.

• Lord Godfrey opened Gilneas’s gates to refugees, while Queen Calia sent Garithos and a Lordaeron legion to establish a blockade near the border.
• Genn Greymane and Godfrey each sent delegations to Lordaeron to seek diplomatic contact and support.
• Malfurion and Fandral Staghelm agreed that the Druids had to recover the Moon God's Scythe, prompting the Night Empire to send a legion and investigation group to Gilneas.
• The Night Empire notified Genn’s royal family of its expedition and ignored Godfrey’s rebels.
• Genn welcomed the Night Elf intervention, expecting its support and Lordaeron’s backing to weaken Godfrey’s rebellion.