Ulduar

After some discussion, Tirion decided they would continue focusing on news of the Lich King's phylactery, but would not take any risky measures. For now, they would remain on the defensive against the Scourge while establishing contact with the Titan Keepers within Ulduar.

Following Tirion's decision, Zul'ra, Bolvar, and Tirion divided their duties. Tirion would oversee the overall situation, Bolvar would defend against the Scourge in the Storm Peaks, and Zul'ra would travel to Ulduar to liaise with the Titan Keepers.

Ulduar was currently surrounded by the Scourge. Though they could communicate by telegraph, ordinary teleportation spells could not penetrate the blockade. However, Zul'ra had exchanged spatial coordinates with Jaina before, allowing him to bypass the obstruction and enter.

Before entering Ulduar, Zul'ra called Ironhoof and Cook aside and gave them special instructions in case anything went wrong. He told them to stay alert, and also had them notify Orgrimmar to gather information on Stormwind. They had been so occupied with fighting the Scourge lately that they had not kept track of the broader situation.

Once he had arranged everything, Zul'ra activated his teleportation spell and began making his way into Ulduar. The spell did not start smoothly; the corresponding arcane formulae were completely unable to pry open space. Fortunately, help came quickly. The arcane formulae successfully unfolded, space was forced open, and amid a flash of blue light, he had entered Ulduar.

"Jaina, it's been a long time." Once the arcane glow faded, Zul'ra looked at Jaina before him and smiled.

"I'm glad to see you. Your arrival came without any advance notice." Jaina looked at the now more reserved Troll and could not help smiling.

"Yes, it was sudden. But the fighting outside is intense right now. The Scourge has turned its attention toward us." Zul'ra nodded as