Ulduar Has Arrived

Amid the howling wind and snow, the party pressed on for several more days. Crumbling ruins and forgotten temples appeared ahead.

"Ulduar is up ahead." The scout returned to report to Varian. "There are scattered demons wandering around the outer perimeter of the Titan facility. Our men can't get too close."

"Should we use that method again, Your Majesty?" The moment she heard there were demons outside, Sargathas leaned close to Varian's ear and affectionately offered her suggestion.

But Varian shook his head. "This is the domain of the Titans and the Old Gods. The demons wandering here won't be mere cannon fodder. We should advance slowly."

Before long, a small team of powerful heroes set out. It included human paladins of the Holy Light, dwarven Mountain Kings, Dalaran mages, and other Alliance heroes.

The Red Dragon Queen Alexstrasza also brought over a dozen adult Red Dragons and Blue Dragons. They assumed humanoid forms and joined the party.

Rhonin followed behind the group with his three Vrykul wives, representing Northrend's native forces.

Vereesa kept Deren's warning firmly in mind: if she could play it safe, she absolutely would not charge ahead. As a fragile ranger, there was no need for her to risk her life alongside Azeroth's strongest heroes. So she led the rangers in keeping watch and maintaining the outer perimeter.

This version of the Ulduar raid was far less difficult. After all, the massive demon army had already swept through it, clearing out bosses and elites of every size.

Even so, Varian did not dare let down his guard. He first cleared the scattered demons around the perimeter, then sent Alliance rogues to infiltrate Ulduar ahead of the main force.

Only after confirming that the way ahead was safe did the heroes enter in batches. Another portion of